he's got a problem with his poisons, but you know he'll find a cure

[osreborn]

WHO: NORMAN OSBORN and CURT CONNORS
WHERE: An office in Oscorp
WHEN: Friday afternoon
WARNINGS: Probably nothing?
SUMMARY: Curt Connors interviews for a job.
FORMAT: Quick? Whatever!


[ While Norman had rarely paid much attention to Connors aside from tangentially, but there was an opportunity here that he would be fool to ignore. Connors was undoubtedly a smart man no matter where or when he was from, also one with dangerous potential -- Norman didn't mind at all letting him work somewhere Norman could keep an eye on.

He had cleared his afternoon schedule and directed security, as well as his receptionist, which office to send Connors to when he arrived. Norman sat, and waited. ]

Comments

[ex_mostlyarmless446]

[Connors rarely dealt with Norman Osborn at home-the man had a company to run, he barely had any time for scientists. However, this seemed to be a different Osborn. A healthier Osborn, for one. He walked down the hall towards the office the receptionist had directed him towards. Hopefully this would turn out well.

He knocked on the door, pushing it open it slightly.]

Mr. Osborn? Are you in?

[osreborn]

Come in, Dr. Connors. Have a seat. I'm glad you could make it.

[ Norman smiles at him, sitting at a medium-sized meeting table with a few empty seats surrounding. He stands, so that he can meet Connors halfway and offer his hand out. ]

[ex_mostlyarmless446]

[Connors takes Osborn's hand and shakes it, smiling back at the man.]

I managed to find your building rather easily. You were right-it is noticeable.

[osreborn]

That's good. I didn't think it should give you any trouble.

[ Norman retakes his seat, watching Connors carefully, though still smiling. ]

Now, let's get started.

[ex_mostlyarmless446]

[Connors takes a seat near, but not immediately next to, Norman. He's still smiling also.]

Well, how shall we get started?

[osreborn]

You can begin by telling me what you'd like to work on, if hired here at Oscorp. What sort of projects did you busy yourself with?

[ex_mostlyarmless446]

Back home, my speciality was cross-species genetics. I was working on a serum using lizard DNA to help regrow human limbs. The theory is that when implanted in human cells, the lizard DNA helps stimulate the human cells to regrow and heal themselves, much like a lizard does when you cut off its tail. As you can see, I took a...personal interest in the project.

[he pauses for a moment there. somebody's got issues with his arm.]

However, I'm sure that there are others in the city who already have the power to heal others, which might make my work useless. With that in mind, I've also taken an interest in a cause unique to the City: our superpowers. The only two common factors between all imports are our superpowers and the fact that we arrived in the Porter. I believe that the Porter somehow changed rewrote our bodies at the genetic level to receive those superpowers. If the cause is found out, maybe the line between 'import' and 'normal citizen' could be blurred.

[osreborn]

I think you're on to something there, Connors.

[ Norman strokes his chin thoughtfully, smirking. ]

I don't believe any extensive research has been done in researching the genetic differences between native and Import, and anything that may have been started has presumably since been abandoned; I've heard nothing on any findings or any progress. That could be your new playground.

Of course, I wouldn't say you should give up on your other work just yet. Healing powers and regrowing limbs don't always go hand in hand.

[ex_mostlyarmless446]

[Connors shrugs slightly.]

I can always go back to one when I'm stuck on the other. Swap between the two, essentially.

[osreborn]

[ Norman raises his eyebrow. ]

You could. If you had a lab to yourself, you'd certainly have plenty of room for more than one project.

[ex_mostlyarmless446]

[He certainly is brightening up at the idea of a lab to himself. Yay science.]

I'd certainly enjoy that. At the least, if I had a lab to myself, then there's a less likely chance of the DNA getting mixed up. I'd hate to be looking for genetically altered DNA in lizards.

[There's a small chuckle. That was a joke.]

[osreborn]

[ Norman grins, slightly. ]

If you worked here, I think getting you a lab to yourself would be more than possible. I have a few unoccupied, at present, and you sound like you could the space.

[ex_mostlyarmless446]

Does this mean I'm hired? Or, should I fill out some forms and tell you about my qualifications?

[He asks, slightly eager about this.]

[osreborn]

I should give you some paperwork just to make everything official. I wouldn't mind hearing more about your qualifications, if only for curiosity's sake at this point.

[ex_mostlyarmless446]

Certainly. I was an undergraduate at Imperial College, and did my graduate to doctorate work at Emory. I moved to New York where I did some work on cross-species genetics with Richard Parker and wrote a book, 'A World Without Weakness'. Before coming here, I worked in the genetics department for...well, for Oscorp.

[Connors shrugs slightly.] Of course, I don't expect my previous job at home to push you to hire me.

[osreborn]

Richard Parker. [ Norman rubs his chin again, eyebrows raising, though his expression doesn't change otherwise. ] Well, I'd say you certainly sound qualified. I'm very careful about who I work with, and I wouldn't doubt I'm any different where you come from. Science is a career, but it's also a passion. One of great precision and discretion. Experimentation.

[ He pauses, carefully. ]

I think you could accomplish great things.

[ex_mostlyarmless446]

Yes. Before his...untimely death, of course. [Connors paused, a bit uncomfortably. However, the compliment makes him smile slightly.] Thank you for the compliment, Mr. Osborn.

[osreborn]

Of course. [ Norman's smile is sharp in return. ] Did you ever make it to any breakthroughs?

[ex_mostlyarmless446]

We had managed to make a breakthrough in a serum using lizard DNA to regrow limbs. The rodent tests worked wonderfully. I was pulled here before I could start on the human tests-I assume they would just as well, however.

[lol no]

[osreborn]

[ Oh, Norman knows how that story goes... Norman tilted his head slightly. ]

Unfortunate. I'm sure one way or the other you'll have the opportunity to see your work completed... given time and opportunity, of course. Luckily there's plenty of both around.

I think I would like to offer you a job, officially. How soon could you start?

[ex_mostlyarmless446]

I can start as soon as you want me to. As you can imagine, I'm not really doing anything at the moment.

[osreborn]

How about we say Monday? I can give some papers on your way out to bring with you, just to keep everything official. Nothing complicated, of course; just something for the personnel files.

[ex_mostlyarmless446]

Monday works wonderfully for me. I'll see you then?

[osreborn]

I'll see you then. Thank you for coming in.

[ Norman stands, offering his hand again. ]

[ex_mostlyarmless446]

[Connors stands as well, shaking Norman's hand.] It was a pleasure talking with you, Mr. Osborn.

[osreborn]

Welcome to Oscorp. [ He smiles again, watching Connors's face carefully. ] I'll make sure your paperwork is waiting at the front desk for you. Your security badge and company ID will be waiting for you on Monday.

[ex_mostlyarmless446]

[Connors just smiles. It's one thing having a job so soon after arriving but doing what you like and working for the same company you worked at back home? It literally is the best option out there for Connors.]

I don't know how much I can thank you for this.

[osreborn]

No need, Dr. Connors. Just work hard.

[ Norman walks with him, adjusting his tie as he moves. ]

And I hope you're adjusting well to the City so far.

[ex_mostlyarmless446]

I have. Granted, I won't say I'm fully adjusted until I weather my first few traumas-apparently they happen on a regular basis.

[osreborn]

Semi-regular. There should be another one along in a few weeks or so, but there's no sense in worrying about that now. I suppose you're not as used to city-destroying catastrophes, are you?

[ex_mostlyarmless446]

To be honest, I'm not used to them at all. None of the catastrophes back home were large enough to be classified as 'city-destroying'.

[osreborn]

Your New York is very different from the one I'm from. That's not particularly uncommon, of course but it is always interesting to make note of the details.

[ex_mostlyarmless446]

It's...simpler. We don't have heroes, super powers, anything like that. Honestly, the closest thing we have to superheroes is that 'Spider Man' figure the tabloids often talk about.

[Connors chuckles, shaking his head. Spider-Man is totally a rumor and totally false and not real at all, right? Right.]

[osreborn]

Just the tabloids?

[ Norman raises his eyebrow and smirks. ]

Well, I hope the adjustment isn't too much stress for you. You'll have to let me know if you'll be needing anything.