5269/Ecology Research prologue

Ecology Research prologue
Date of Scene:	30 August 2018
Location:	Unknown
Synopsis:	Summary needed
Cast of Characters:	Caim Kataras, Poison Ivy

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Caim Kataras has posed:
    The car approaches the block of trees and vines. Caim walks out of it and picks up a suitcase. He walks over to the doorbell and pushes the button, watching the plants curiously as he moves to feel one with his hand, gently touching it. The night sky was cloudy and Caim wondered if he should have brought an umbrella.

Poison Ivy has posed:
The garden is dark, and there is no response. All that can be seen from the gate is a eight-foot cactus, lit by nightlights, almost as if some kind of sentry. There is a doorbell with a glowing button however.

Caim Kataras has posed:
    Caim pushes the glowing button and looks to the cactus. He watches it curiously. He pushes the button again and waits for a response by the woman.

Poison Ivy has posed:
"... whatdoyouwant?" comes a grouchy female voice from a speaker grille by the button. "Come back in morning..." The cactus rustles, twitching a bit, responding to the irritation of that voice.

Caim Kataras has posed:
    "Funny considering you used to have the night life to deal with the Batman. Trust me, Doctor Isley, this is something you will be interested in. In a nutshell, I desire to fund you with plant based research." He says calmly into the speaker and waits for her response.

Poison Ivy has posed:
Pamela Isley sighs audbly. "I often fought him in the day. And we're not on fighting terms..." She sighs again as the vines retract from the gate. "Enter." The lights on a small hut turn on and in a few minutes, Ivy emerges. Not her most intimidatnig form - she's basically just wearing a floral-print nightgown. "I'm listening."

Caim Kataras has posed:
    Caim enters and looks around then looks to the woman. "Good evening. I am Caim LeGraize. You probably havent heard of me if you havent done any work in the weapons trade. To put it simply I wish to put some money into plants based researh. Not only am I looking for plants to have better crop gain like most people, I am mainly interested in plant life which can thrive in places which life normally cant survive like in oil spills and nuclear fallout. I am willing to fund your research efforts in such research and even gather experts to help you with said research." Caim explains.

Poison Ivy has posed:
Pamela Isley nods slowly as she gestures for you to come inside and she sits at the table. "Such a subject of course interests me. But my endeavors were in a different direciton at the moment and my current work is not so easily interrupted. Do you have any research on this subject, or are you just pitching it to the crazy plant lady?"

Caim Kataras has posed:
    "I am pitching it to you because before your accident you were a respected botanist and Toxicologist. The fact you are now a crazy plant lady makes you more knowledgeable in those fields." Caim says seriously as he opens the briefcase and pulls out a series of papers and offers them to her. "I have asked my geneticists to try it and all they can give me is maybes. Someone like you is able to cultivate the plant and make it strong where as through normal methods would leave them weak for several generations, if successfull"

Poison Ivy has posed:
Pamela Isley nods. "Oil slicks, that's relatively easy. Radiation... I'm not sure I could do that, and if I could, nobody could do anyting with such irradiated plants." She ponders. "Actually, I am working on a perfume line and a healing tonic that would accelerate the healing process in humans. This interests me - but I'm really... not sure what to do about radiation. I'd have to be there and I'm..." She hesitates. "I have no special immunity to radiation that I know of."

Caim Kataras has posed:
    "That is understandable." Caim says as he watches Pamela. He says as he listens to her. "Do you have backers for your perfume line and healing tonic?" Caim asks as he watches her. "If you need money, I provide funding. I am looking to create better ways to help the world. Too many people care about wealth and status and dont think that this planet is the only one we have."

Poison Ivy has posed:
Pamela Isley nods. "I have a few. I'd rather keep them anonymous for now - it's good business." She ponders. "If there was a way to seed Chernobyl, or Fukushima, Japan, I would do so in a heartbeat. It would take some especially hardy plants and... not sure it's possible. Even if so - what would be the point? Just to have more 'green' out there, or...?"

Caim Kataras has posed:
    "This means if the worst happens, we can create plants which can thrive in badly polluted places. Hell we may be able to create a plant which can destroy said pollutions and deadly things. So no matter how stupid humanity gets, the plants can fix such stupidity. The planet will live on." Caim says as he watches the woman. "I will confess something to you, Doctor Isley, I am a mutant with the ability to control my cellular structure. This command of my body has allowed me to live throughout the years. This research will let me continue living on this planet no matter what happens."

Poison Ivy has posed:
Pamela Isley nods. "How old are you?" she asks. She ponders slowly. "One could say I'm a mutant too. I live like a plant." She smiles faintly. "I will see what can be done for pollution and radiation with my plants. I would like to see... if there is any way you could help me... to be... long-lasting? Or if it's not something you can share..."

Caim Kataras has posed:
    "I can create a serum from my blood to do anything you want, from a lethal poison or a jumpstart a corpse. Even have people heal at an accelerated rate. I wouldnt mind helping you. I was born in 2025 bc. I was a Spartan in ancient greece. If you dont mind being injected with my blood, I can chart your bodys entire genetic structure and figure out how to best help it last as long as possible." Caim explains.

Poison Ivy has posed:
Pamela Isley nods. "Of course. There is time for that later. But for now..." She ponders. "The idea of using plants to solve humanity's stupidity appeals to me. All the better if I don't need to be an ecological terrorist. That line of work is tiring. Hurting people just makes them stubborn. Showing them that the parts of their planet that they wrote off could be reclaimed..." She smiles. "I will put much effort into this. I engineered a cactus that could fire fungicidal needles specifically engineered to take down space fungus. I bet I can manage something that can eat radiation."

Caim Kataras has posed:
    "I have faith in your abilities. If you can create so many powerful plant varients, I believe you can do this. This is why I came to see you, your ability with plant life is intriguing." Caim says as he watches her. "I am offering you a chance to do things to benefit the planet, and you dont have to do anything illegal or hurt anyone. I believe you have good intentions, you just tried to do things directly. Humanity doesnt learn from direct efforts, atleast not from outside sources."

Poison Ivy has posed:
Pamela Isley nods. "There is a reason I am the way I am. There is an elemental force that connects all plant life. Called the Green. When I ascended, I was linked to it. I can hear plants. Feel them. When a tree is chopped down, it hurts. Like a screaming child." She sighs softly. "But you're right. My actions have been for naught so far. That's why I'm trying a different tactic."

Caim Kataras has posed:
    "Interesting. I understand now why you have done things. I thought it was simply a religious zeal for plant life but the fact you feel plant life being hurt...it makes much more sense now. If you need any support, do call me." Caim says as he reaches into a pocket for a card with his name and numbers on it. He pulls out some papers. "This is the paperwork detailinng that while working under me you will be in charge in the research and that any profits made from your work will be given to you as part of compensation for your work. Basic contract. Also if you need legal advice I will let you use our lawyers during your time researching for us."

Poison Ivy has posed:
Pamela Isley frowns softly. "I'm not really the 'work for someone' type. I am my own woman and have been for years." She ponders. "The fact that you have paperwork prepared for this is a bit concerning. Now I'm a bit suspicious. Do you have any evidence that such plants can prosper? Or would I just be breeding them to suffer and rot in environments not suitable?"

Caim Kataras has posed:
    "I have proof because you have proven such plants can exist durinng your battles with the batman. It is just simply a matter of turning them in the direction needed. If you dont want to sign any paperwork then fine, dont. I simply wanted to create a paper trail so if someone wants to prove you are doing things that is beneficial and legal, it will be there. Anyway I am sorry that I have gave you the wrong impression. In any event, I am not forcing you to do these things right now. Research them when you are able. If you need funding for research simply tell me how much you need and we will see about giving it to you. I am not trying to cheat you or force you to do something cause pain, I genuinely want to keep this planet alive for a long time so I can continue living in it." Caim explains.

Poison Ivy has posed:
Pamela Isley nods. "The words of an immortal..." She nods slowly. "Who wants to play gardener." She ponders slowly. "The main thing I would need to begin - is a way to safely test my plants in a radioactive or toxic environment." She sighs softly. "Let me mull this over. This is a lot to drop on me in the middle of the night."

Caim Kataras has posed:
    "Of course. Take your time. Call me and I will see about getting you the resources you request. It feels good to do something to help the planet. For the longest time I been mainly focused on killing people and conquering nations. Maybe these efforts can create a more beautiful and green future." He says softly and nods to her. "In any event, have a good night. I will be awaiting your call."

Poison Ivy has posed:
Pamela Isley nods. "I will look this over. There is an oil slick in the harbor I understand from a recent accident - I'll practice there. Water lilies can be beautiful too..." She smiles faintly. "Now, it's time for me to go back to sleep. Once you leave, the gate will reseal itself. Thank you, Caim." With that, she sees you out, then returns to her living space.