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[cravats]

[The camera flicks on to show Lyall in a shocking state of undress- which is to say that his jacket is draped over the back of his chair and his sleeves have been rolled up to expose his forearms. Dreadful.

Even more unusual is the expression of mild irritation on his face.]

I must say that it is quite a blow to have half a century's collection of samples wiped out in such a short period of time.

It will take another five decades to build it up again, and of course they will be different-

[He cuts himself off, rubbing his forehead.]

Well, I suppose there's nothing to be done for it.

Comments

[screwloose]

Samples?

[cravats]

I had an extensive collection of biological specimens. Unfortunately, my Alpha drank them.

[screwloose]

I hate it when that happens. What did he turn into?

[cravats]

A drunken lout, I'm afraid.

[screwloose]

I know that feeling.

Were they biological samples of alcohol?

[atadflamboyant]

My dear Dolly, you know I feel dreadfully for you. But at least the great brute has stabilized and you may begin a period of recovery.

[cravats]

It is a blessing to us all, my lord.

[atadflamboyant]

Soldier on, my good man!

[cravats]

Now that I actually have some time, I intend to.

[chapter_behind]

I recall Alexia mentioning something to the effect, although I did not realize you were so ruined. My sympathies, Professor.

[cravats]

I never knew one werewolf could drink so much formaldehyde. But thank you, I'm sure I'll manage.

[chapter_behind]

I seem to have come into possession of an excess of undead pirates, if you'd like to come collect new specimens.

[cravats]

And how on earth did you manage to do that?

[carriesparasol]

Your poor samples. I do apologize for that great loss your have suffered, Professor.

[cravats]

It is not at all your fault, my lady. Lord Maccon's intemperance is entirely on his shoulders.

[carriesparasol]

Even still, I know your collection was of great importance to you.

I do hope he apologized to you for it.

[cravats]

Oh, he has. There is little he can do beyond that, however, considering the nature of my specimens.

[glimmerous_fop]

I wouldn't be too chuffed either, especially since rebuilding those samples won't yield you the same results.

What happened?

[cravats]

Precisely- they were anomalous, which is why I bottled them in the first place.

Ah, my Alpha drank them.

[glimmerous_fop]

Drank them? Why would anyone drink...

...well maybe I don't want to know.

[cravats]

He was very upset and wanted to be drunk. Formaldehyde is significantly more effective in that area than alcohol- at least for werewolves.

I can't recommend it for mortal humans, however.

[thatsmyyogurt]

Samples?

[cravats]

Yes, my biological specimens.

[thatsmyyogurt]

Oh. Sheep?

[cravats]

Yes. Primarily inviable sheep fetuses, but other anomalous specimens as well.