[ You approach the two Martians. The shorter one speaks up with an odd, languid-sounding accent that also sounds... vaguely Australian? But actually. ]
Oh, that's rare. We're infamous, after all! I'm Ataleetsu Illmatar, and this is my spouse, Vainamoinen Illmatar. Who might you be?
[looks down at her own garbs, she's out here with black rubber gloves and black rubber boots, and a white coat, realizing that maybe she should try to pretend she knows what's going on]
[ they have the vague manner of a very excited shark. ]
Well, we are always interested in hiring scientific minds to make improvements to our cities of Illmatar or New Karkarham, so I don't suppose you'd be amenable to a trade of favors?
We have some rather unique influence—after all, we're friends of Lady Naarabot, Voice of the Revolution, after all, if you'd like to appeal to her heart.
Oh, indeed, indeed! And she does take an interest in science.
[ They will, as a couple, offer you a 1:1 trade of Science or Engineering influence toward influence in the categories of "the canals must flow," "all is fair in love and war," or "pride goeth before a fall." ]
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gonna talk to the nonhumans]
Excuse me. Who are you?
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Oh, that's rare. We're infamous, after all! I'm Ataleetsu Illmatar, and this is my spouse, Vainamoinen Illmatar. Who might you be?
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Silence of future is now. I...
[looks down at her own garbs, she's out here with black rubber gloves and black rubber boots, and a white coat, realizing that maybe she should try to pretend she knows what's going on]
I am a scientist...
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Well, exciting!
[ they put out their hands, palms down, as if expectant of some gesture. ]
What sort of science do you do, Silence of future is now?
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[she says in one breath]
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[ they have the vague manner of a very excited shark. ]
Well, we are always interested in hiring scientific minds to make improvements to our cities of Illmatar or New Karkarham, so I don't suppose you'd be amenable to a trade of favors?
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[ They will, as a couple, offer you a 1:1 trade of Science or Engineering influence toward influence in the categories of "the canals must flow," "all is fair in love and war," or "pride goeth before a fall." ]
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Interesting. I am learning more about her, too.
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Well, she's a true delight, so I do hope you manage to meet her, before it's too late.
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Isn't there a Terran saying about chickens coming home to roost?
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[...]
I will leave you two be now.
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Well, come again! Visit us in New Karkarham or Illmatar sometime!
[ * this message has been sponsored by the New Karkarham/Illmatar Board of Tourism. ]
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Silence will do her best to find the means to do so.
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