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An Unemployed Nerd Enters....

[ Hal Emmerich just lost his job at the FBI. People generally don't like you much if you hack into their central database. Especially the government. Now he's got a bad reputation and no one will talk to him about jobs. He's starting to run out of money for rent and he turned the heat off to save on money to keep his internet. The internet is more important then being warm, after all! ]

[ He goes out for a walk to clear his head and suddenly ends up in a place that he wasn't intending to go. This place is a bit odd, but it sure beats his apartment. ]

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Not good enough of an answer.

[Papa Emmerich tightens his grip.]

Try again.

[Hal panics a bit and decides to try something that he had been wanting to do for a loooong time. He leans over further instead of pulling back and give angry Papa Emmerich a hug.]

I'm sorry, Dad... I really am.

[The doctor's body stiffens, very surprised by the hug. He turns his head away - Huey isn't quite ready to forgive his son just yet. For him, it was only two days ago he was drowning in that pool. His hatred is still very fresh.]

Hal, stop hugging me this instant!

[Emmerich doesn't move, hoping the angered tone in his voice is enough to make Hal obedient enough to move.]

[Hal's sadness is no less fresh, as he lives with it every moment of every day like a dark cloud hanging over him.]

It wasn't just me, Dad. She had a lot to do with it too...

[But he doesn't move]

I'll talk to Julie when I see her.

Now let me go!

[Huey sticks his hands on Hal's upper chest and attempts to push him away. This isn't what he wants right now.]

[Hal backs away and sighs. He wasn't expecting his father's forgiveness anyways.]

Sorry, Dad. I truly am.

... Whatever. [He backs up his chair then begins to roll away in the opposite direction down the hall.]

Dad!

[Hal runs after him.]

Dad, please.... I want to ask you something.

[His wheelchair comes to a halt but his stare remains looking away from his son.]

What is it?

[The man's hands curl on the armrests.]

Why did you....you know. Do that? Was it cause of...me and Julie?

[All sorts of bad memories start to flash through his mind and he bites his lip to keep himself calm.]

[Huey pauses for an unnervingly long time then his lips finally form his answer.]

When you can explain your actions to me, I'll explain mine.

[Emmerich looks towards his son once again, his eyes reflecting his seriousness.]

[Hal sighed and looked to the floor]

I was a stupid hormonal kid, that's about all I can come up with. And don't think it ruined just your life...

[The man's fist bangs on the top of his wheelchair.]

Damn it, Hal, give me a real answer! Hormones alone don't move your legs or your dick, for that matter!

What? Who else's life did it possibly ruin? Don't you dare say you're referring to your own!

[Hal bites his lip a bit and looks at his dad carefully]

Well, yeah. I screwed up pretty badly. Dropped out of school, ran away like an idiot. I haven't made contact with anyone since then.... but that's not what you want to hear.

... No. Its not. [He tears his face away again.] Do you have anything else you want to ask me?

[If not, the man's going to leave.]

[Hal shook his head, not sure what else to say.]

No.

Goodbye. [And Dr. Emmerich wheels away again, really wanting a smoke.]

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An Unemployed Nerd Enters....

So, are you new or is this a new character? ^^

I played as 'otamom' for about 2 days then gave up. thought i'd try again with one i knew better

Oh! Right! Welcome back. :3

thank you! hope i do better this time <3

No problem! You were doing lovely last time but I look forward to your new work as well. x3

Thank you~ :D were you someone I talked with?

NP. Yup. Aqua here.

Huey = awesome <3

Oh my. Thank you. ://3

Welcome <3

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lol, made a nerd room :D

Want me to send all my Emmerichs into it? ^^

sure! I'll drag Strangelove too :D

Sweet. See you there!