Imagination 22 | Video

[nocawsforconcern]

[The feed opens up with... a far-too-close zoom-in on Enna's eye. But then once she's satisfied it's on, she leans back, and nods to herself.]

Hello! So, Vee did that game where everyone got to ask it three questions. And I thought it seemed kinda fun. It would be a fun way to get to know everyone here. So I think it should be a game for everyone to play.

If you can do this.... Caw, ICP? Thingy. And talk to people. Let people ask you three questions and use it to get to know people! And even if you're the kind of person who doesn't care about getting to know people, it's still worth trying, because if we're all on teams and going on missions together, the more we know about each other, the better we can work together. Tactics, battle strategy, abilities, knowledge, strengths and weaknesses... And things like personality, history, all of that. The more we know about each other, the better we'll be.

Ready? I'll start!

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Siebren de Kuiper | OTA

[namethattune]

[Reddit is still going strong in the year 20XX, so he is certainly familiar with this concept, for good and for ill.]

My name is Siebren de Kuiper, an astrophysicist from Earth. What seems to differentiate my dimension from others is the existence of Omnics. Ask me anything...within reason.

[eyeslikeblood]

I'll bite. What are Omnics?

[namethattune]

Robotic creations that may fulfill the criteria for artificial life, depending on which theory you prefer. Most are sentient, and some are fully sapient with full AI, a personality, and the ability to learn and reason. There is some debate as to whether fully sapient omnics are in possession of a soul, but that is outside my purview.

[eyeslikeblood]

Oh? Then do you have a personal opinion on the matter? [ It reminds him somewhat of the debates about half-beasts, so his interest is genuine. ]

[namethattune]

[He shakes his head.]

I am an astrophysicist; what use do I have for philosophy?

[It is a deflection, and a plausible one despite being wholly inaccurate. He is...biased, when it comes to Omnics, and he does not feel like unpacking that baggage today, let alone in public.]

[eyeslikeblood]

I've never met a scholar who didn't have an opinion on matters of philosophy. [ Ha. But he'll change the subject accordingly. ] Very well. What is it you do as an astrophysicist?

[10billionpercent]

What's your favourite constellation?

[namethattune]

[Leave it to Senku to ask. He can't help but smile.]

Orion. It's a somewhat...popular answer, certainly, but Orion is the reason I became interested in astronomy in the first place.

[10billionpercent]

I don't think people pick favourite things based on popularity, usually.

What do you like about Orion?

[nocawsforconcern]

How do you do that whooshy thing?

[Gravity stuff. She means gravity stuff.]

[namethattune]

[It takes him a moment to figure out what she's talking about, but he gets there.]

As I said before, it is a unique ability.

[nocawsforconcern]

Yeah, I know. But my ability's unique, too, but it's like... It doesn't let me do things. Is it like flexing a muscle? Do you just think "whoosh" really hard and it goes? Does it hurt your head too?

[namethattune]

[He has to visibly stop and think about that one for a few moments. He does not remember the process of gaining control over his power, because most of it was in tandem with regaining his sanity, and he still has very little idea how his power actually works.]

It is...an act of will.

[A beat.]

So yes, I suppose I do think 'whoosh' and it goes.

[nocawsforconcern]

Cawwww.

[She has to think about that.]

Do you just feel where the whoosh is?

[its_dad_sanzo]

I met an Omnic on the mission! She was soooo cool!

So hey, grumpy ice cream guy...

[ Ready for Regret? ]

...Why'd you get into astrophysics?

[namethattune]

That would be Orisa. She is cutting edge and, honestly, quite charming.

[Regardless of his opinion of Omnics in general, he certainly likes Orisa.]

[He does his level best not to let his expression sour at that terrible nickname, which means he is utterly blindsided at an actual question.]

I...was drawn to the night sky, as a child. My parents encouraged the fascination.

[its_dad_sanzo]

Ohhh, that makes sense! Hey, do you suppose the constellations are all the same from different versions of Earth?

[namethattune]

I would say that depends entirely on how similar the dimensions are to one another. If things differ greatly on Earth, what is to say the rest of the universe is the same?

[consider8]

That is a fancy name. What language is that?

[namethattune]

It is Dutch - I am from the Netherlands.

[consider8]

Oh! A new place. [There are so many from Japan and Tokyo.]

Are all Netherlandians scientists? What are your people known for?

[namethattune]

[He certainly hasn't received that question before, and he takes a moment to think. But first:]

The language and the people are both known as Dutch. As for what we are known for...art, agriculture, and architecture, for the most part. Our capital city is something of a tourist destination.

[For literally none of those reasons, but if she isn't already familiar, then she doesn't need to know.]

[fionnuisce]

Pretty appropriate surname for an astrophysicist. Have you always had an interest in the field?

[namethattune]

Thank you.

[No relation, but he is well aware of the legacy.]

Ever since I was young, yes.

Re: Siebren de Kuiper | OTA

[strawberryprotector]

My ability to stand and move in the air when I'm out of my body is based on manipulation of reishi and reiatsu. What suspends you and can it propel you in the direction of your choosing? Is there a limit to your speed?