Oh wow, that’s like over 500 million miles an hour! I bet it hurts if you trip over a rock or something ^^”

“I got the name from a web series my cousin Serina watches. Anyway, a warp drive… Well, you ever heard of the idea that nothing can travel faster than the speed of light normally? Well, what a warp drive does is bend space and time around something, sending it at speeds higher than light speed.”

*She giggles when she hears the name* Heeheeheehee, Buster Thruster. I haven’t seen that many sci-fi movies but I think I heard one of my brainiac friends from back in the old world mention those warp drive things when she was building a… what was it again? Hyperdimension Repulsor Field or something like that. I think it was like a bubble… Read more

“Heh, we haven’t started on time machines yet. Our current project is this.” She picks up a small device from the counter. “The Buster Thruster, a warp drive much stronger than any out there. You know what a warp drive is from sci-fi shows and movies, right?”

Wow this is really confusing o~o. From what I understand you’re building a time machine? That’s so cool! Which era would you wanna visit first?

Alyssa follows behind Apple. A multitude of gadgets are scattered about, however, the biggest is a large blue crystal in the middle of a table. “Welcome to what I like to call the “Wow This Is Really Confusing” Department, named after something I said a lot about this part when I was little. Here, we study the very building blocks of time… Read more

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*The first stop in Apple’s tour of the Aspen Institute is the Metaphysics lab. Apple seems keen to check it out.*

*He also waves with a smile* Hope to see you again miss Alyssa!

I’m so sorry! *She blushes not having understood her response.* Thank you though! That is reassuring. I have to explain this to my brother Yukio so that he is aware that the students are able to come here. *She bows* Thank you again attending us personally. It was a pleasure! *They wave as they leave the institute feeling glad they made the… Read more

“Heh, I thought my response about the problematic experiments being elsewhere was an indication that it’s a definite yes. We can set up a few experiments for the students using some of our finished projects. Anyway, I’ll see you two later! Nice meeting you too!” She waves happily, exposing a set of cat-like paw pads on her hand. Maybe next… Read more

*He chuckles listening to Alyssa’s lively response.* I see, investigative researcher and detective! Wow! You have my admiration! We do look forward to see you more often. *He looks at his watch and then at his wife.* We wish you luck in all you do Alyssa san! We should be going though. There are other places we should be. *He bows again* It… Read more

*She coughs thinking she may have spoken in too soft a voice when she asked her question* I’m not sure if you mentioned if it would be safe to bring students to the institute. I mean, we want them to learn and explore in as many places as their curious minds can handle.  *When Alyssa said she would attend the events, her eyes lit up* It would… Read more

“I don’t really think the term “professor” is something that would fit me. Hell, my main job isn’t even this. I actually worked as a detective back home, although here, I haven’t set up an office for my services yet. And yes, Taren has had a number of great adventures. He settled down after about five years of running the place. An old friend… Read more

*She looks over to Alyssa.* You’re also adopted. Just like we both were. *She smiles and looks through some stuff in her purse and then she finds a small card with an invitation.* Alyssa, if you get a chance to, I know you must be super busy. You can come celebrate the holidays with us. *hands her the invitation to FoxFlame Ballroom and… Read more

*Al walks over to take a closer look.* Ah! I see. Professor Taren Aspen. Does this make you a professor as well? A great goal indeed! Of course, that’s what has set many of us on epic adventures and explorations.

The young woman points to a picture hanging on the wall. She is standing next to a tall humanoid jackal with blue fur, a green-haired human with a pair of swords sheathed on his back, another dragon like herself (except male and with teal striped fur), and a black-haired human surrounded by what look like floating holograms. “The tall… Read more

*She was taking notes about the institute.* Alyssa san, I also wondered. *she looks around.* We have an academy and an orphanage. Is it safe or even advisable to bring students here interested in research?

Perfect! I also wanted to ask if you could tell us a little about the founder of the institute. I don’t believe I know very much about him, only that he was a researcher such as yourself.

“Heh, that’s true. I get a lot of people saying I’m a bit young to be a scientist, but honestly, my specialty is more field research than anything, which is why the receptionist takes care of quite a lot of stuff. Anyway, of course, I’d be glad to allow you two to do research here! We have three different departments we specialize in.… Read more

*Al chuckles a bit* You can call me Al though, no need to be formal. It’s a pleasure to meet you. We came to learn a little more about the institute and see if we could come back and do research here. I must say! *he rubs his chin.* I expected you to be much older. No offense, I even thought you’d look human. *he says straight out.* Don’t worry,… Read more

*She studies Alyssa for a moment. As she expected a human but she Alyssa’s wonderful smile was disarming. She would smile back sweetly.* My name is Saya Elric and this is my husband Alfonso Elric. *Points to the tall blonde next to her.* It’s nice to meet you!

Soon, what looks like a humanoid dragon covered in orange and white fur runs into the lounge. She wears a red crop top, a white jacket with ripped-up sleeves, and red shorts. She has a sweet, friendly smile, and as mentioned before, looks like she could be around college age. “Don’t worry about it! Welcome to the Aspen Research Institute.… Read more

*She bows as well.* Thank you for coming to see us personally.

*He would bow* Gomen, gomen! I didn’t mean to interrupt your work.

A female voice can be heard over a loudspeaker. It doesn’t sound much like that of a wise scientist, instead sounding like a friendly college-age girl. “Hello there! I’m coming down to the lounge area to meet you in person, since the receptionist is a bit preoccupied today.”

*Saya tucked parts of her short black hair behind her ears. The wind outside would blow her hair forward covering her eyes. Once the door was closed she didn’t have to worry about that. She smiles* Hi!

*Curious about the opening of the new institute. Al and his wife Saya paid the place a visit.  Alfonso had walked in the door to admire the huge lounge and held it open so his wife could enter.* This is the place I mentioned to you Saya. @sayamaebelle We can ask the owner about it and see if we can come here to do some research too.  *He would… Read more