Good Morning, Sunshine

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Spider Jerusalem is not a nice man. Obsessed, neurotic, a little too fond of mind-altering substances and cyncial to the point of poisoning the very air around him, he is, nonetheless, extremely pissed off. Muttering dark obscenities that range from the state of the world today to the lack of discipline of children everywhere, he storms into the shooting range.

The weapon he produces is about the size and shape of a luncheon plate, a shiny silver with a dark blue grip and several interesting buttons.

Two shots later, there is nothing left of the dummies at the end of the range but smouldering heaps. Grinning maniacally, he pulls up another row of dummies and proceeds to amuse himself greatly.




((OOC: Spider will be here about an hour, cheerfully slicing things in half, quarters, lengthways and other fun mathematical ventures. Feel free to observe or interact if you're feeling masochistic.))

Comments

[drgrissom.livejournal.com]

Professor Spider, that's a fascinating weapon. I've been collecting items to do some blood spatter analysis with, any chance I could take a turn with that?

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

"It's a submolecular disruptor of sorts." Spider turned to look over his shoulder, giving Grissom a maniacal grin as he redued another dummy to smouldering cinders. "If you want to use it, I'll have to DNA key it to you. It's not something I'm allowed to carry on even on the firing range without heavy personal security measures."

[drgrissom.livejournal.com]

If it comes in contact with any other DNA sequences, could that cause a malfunction? I use real blood - I could use other substances, but that's not any fun.

As for the security issues, I understand completely.

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

"It's a bit more sophisticated than that." Spider pressed a few buttons and held the grip firmly for a moment before handing it over. "Foreign DNA won't bother it much. It's a 'smart' weapon... one of the reasons why it's never going to be seen outside this firing range."

[drgrissom.livejournal.com]

I believe you have more faith in the infallibility of technology than I do, but perhaps I've read too much science fiction.

It would be more than acceptable for you to handle the weapon, if you prefer. I'll just need to set up several of my own dummies, and set up a few other devices before we proceed.

Do you have any specs readily available? Nothing classified of course, but basic dimensions and potential velocity would be helpful.

Just a guess - you're not squeamish, are you?

Grissom gives Spider a sarcastic grin.

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

"I am squeamish in the extreme," Spider told him, hefting the weapon in one hand. "Guns give me the vapours. I have, had, a bodyguard for a reason. It was Channon's job to keep people off me and unless someone was specifically trying to kill us, she didn't carry a gun either. I don't approve of projectile weapons, energy weapons or anything that anyone can use to hurt me."

He turned and blew another dummy in half. "On the other hand, I've been beaten, tortured, hung off of buildings, barely missed being part of a mass execution that had been set up purely to catch me in it, stabbed and shot. I'd be a complete fool not to take a stand on self-defense of some kind."

[drgrissom.livejournal.com]

Your stance is logical. I have never enjoyed carrying a firearm, although I have found it to be necessary after a few close encounters. My life is one thing, but when you are responsible for others...

I have implanted my dummies' heads with several different species of blood. Dr. House was kind enough to offer me werewolf and human samples. I'll need to set up a few barriers to keep contamination to a minimum, and to eliminate other variables.

To be honest the blood is going to smell. And it will not be pleasant - your typical metallic odor, combined with the fact some of this blood is rancid. If you have had experiences in the past with similar aromas, this experiment could be upsetting for you. I appreciate your willingness thus far to indulge me, but this is purely for my own research into different species' resulting blood spatter. With any luck, it will never become helpful, but developing a database seemed... prudent.

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

"Information of any kind has its value." Spider put up his weapon for the moment and leaned against the edge of the counter. "The smell shouldn't bother me... and I'm happy to provide any forensic assistance you deem necessary and this thing has three settings you might want to explore. Plus, I'm just in the mood to blow shit up."

[drgrissom.livejournal.com]

"Your mathematical knowledge would be of great help in my calculations, although I am sure my abilities are easily outmatched by yours. I have set up the first dummy. I'll let you have the honors. My only advice... aim for the head."

Grissom puts on a pair of goggles and an apron, and lays out similar equipment for Spider, if he deems it necessary.

((From the correct journal, this time.))

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

Maniacal grin firmly back in place, Spider reset the weapon, levels it at the dummy, and fires. The top of the head is now completely separated, and both halves are smoking nicely. There is an interesting spatter pattern, as the weapon does not actually burn or cauterize unless set to do so.

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