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What are you doing, Veronica? Tailing a massmurderer without any means of backup? As if that's anything new. At least Dad isn't here to warn me.

I wish he was here to warn me.

God, I don't even sound like me right now.

Moving on!

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I kind of want to know if there is any kind of popular culture items left over from the old world. Life just isn't quite the same without the Simpsons.

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[becomingspecial.livejournal.com]

You think they could've left some old shows, since it doesn't look like people can make anything new.

Hi again.

[detectflaws.livejournal.com]

Unless the virus or whathaveyou was actually after pop culture in the first place.

Hi. Did you find what you needed?

[becomingspecial.livejournal.com]

I can think of a few celebrities I wouldn't have minded being affected, but this is a little much.

Yeah, actually. I don't really think I'll get a lot of customers, but I guess if it gives me a piece of normal life I can't complain. Until I get behind on the loan payments, that is.

[detectflaws.livejournal.com]

Call me curious, but such as who?

If only the monetary system wasn't in function. I'm actually surprised they didn't option some sort of trading system, instead, considering.

[becomingspecial.livejournal.com]

Well, I'm a pretty uncool as far as pop culture goes, but I guess Paris Hilton. Although it seems kinda stupid to talk about that now.

Hah. I'll fix your watch for one pound of grain, that kind of thing?

[detectflaws.livejournal.com]

... I couldn't agree more. Ever since House of Wax... eurgh.

Pretty much. I kind of always used my cell for telling time, though.

[becomingspecial.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I didn't see a lot of younger people in the shop anyway. I guess I specialize in a dying trade.

[detectflaws.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't say dying. Acquired taste sounds less depressing.

[becomingspecial.livejournal.com]

Hah, that's a better way to look at it.

So what have they had you doing in this new society?

[detectflaws.livejournal.com]

Much of what I was doing back home. There's not much crime to fight; they put me in Sociology and Criminology classes.

It's just less exciting when your professor's TA isn't found out to have murdered the dean.

[becomingspecial.livejournal.com]

Like a cop? Or a lawyer?

... And once again I'm amazed at what kind of schools kids go to. Oh, and now I feel old, that too.

[detectflaws.livejournal.com]

Uh, well. I have my P.I. license already, but before I was pulled to Babylon, I was pursuing a career in the FBI; I was actually granted an internship... this past summer.

Neptune is just a special kind of town. And you're how old?

[becomingspecial.livejournal.com]

An internship with the FBI and now you're stuck here? I'm sorry.

Okay, fair enough. I'm twenty seven. Now how old are you?

[detectflaws.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I'm still fairly pissed off. But nearly seven months has made the anger dissipate, at least a little.

You're right. You're ancient.

Going on twenty one?

[becomingspecial.livejournal.com]

And I bet the crime rate here is pretty low. I mean, if there was anyone really dangerous they wouldn't just introduce them ito society with the rest of us.

I know, right? Might as well put me to sleep at this point.

Twenty one and already a more lucrative career than me. You must be a pretty good detective.

[detectflaws.livejournal.com]

You would think so, but I'm not exactly sure what they're all about here, so who knows? But I haven't had much work yet, no.

It's been said.

[becomingspecial.livejournal.com]

Well.. they want us to breed right? As disturbing as that is. I don't see the point of adding people like murderers if you want a population to increase.

I wish I had somebody for you to spy on, but I'm kinda boring like that.

[detectflaws.livejournal.com]

I think they might need to reconsider just who they pick if they want us to breed, because I'm not about to take after Meg Manning. Which is a reference lost on you, and I'm sorry.

No cheating wife, then?

[becomingspecial.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I don't have any idea what that's trying to say.. sum it up for me, maybe?

No wife. I'm not looking for a long-lost twin either. Wait, do P.Is do that kind of thing? Because I am looking for someone, though not a twin.

[detectflaws.livejournal.com]

Someone who got pregnant in my senior year of high school.

We do. Although I guess it kind of depends on what you want them for, because if it's to do with the Russian mafia... I can't help you.

[becomingspecial.livejournal.com]

There's something about high school that hasn't changed since I was there.

What! Do I seem like a Russian mobster? Though actually that sounds pretty cool.. But no, nothing like that. I'm looking for a doctor. I need his help.

[detectflaws.livejournal.com]

I doubt it ever will.

The stubble gave you away.

Is it a matter of life or death?

[becomingspecial.livejournal.com]

Yes, actually.

[detectflaws.livejournal.com]

Well then. Do you have more info than "they're a doctor"?

[becomingspecial.livejournal.com]

Sorry, it's a Doctor Suresh. He's a geneticist.

I feel bad, you've already helped me once and now I'm just asking again! There's got to be something I can do for you. Do you have any broken alarm clocks?

[detectflaws.livejournal.com]

I hope you're prepared for the possibility that he's not even here.

Clock fixing isn't really valid currency here, I don't think. Unless they changed it, in which case you're the richest man alive.

[becomingspecial.livejournal.com]

That's okay. If he isn't, I know he'll have to show up eventually. It helps to have two people keeping an eye out for him, right?

Haha, I get it, don't worry. I'll pay you. If I can afford you, I hope.

[detectflaws.livejournal.com]

I can find out if he's here or not fairly easily, just give me an hour or two.

Insert line about me being cheap here.

[becomingspecial.livejournal.com]

You're a real lifesaver, Veronica. It's nice to see not everybody here is a crazy superhero. Thanks.

[detectflaws.livejournal.com]

Being awesome at sleuthing isn't a superpower now? Damn.

[becomingspecial.livejournal.com]

If it is, you might be wasting those abilities helping me.

[detectflaws.livejournal.com]

They'd be more of a waste if they weren't being put to use at all.

[becomingspecial.livejournal.com]

In that case, superhero Veronica, my life is in your hands!

[detectflaws.livejournal.com]

;)

I'll let you know what's up soon.

[becomingspecial.livejournal.com]

Don't worry, I trust you.