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[whiny-egomaniac.livejournal.com]

1. Are there any here that consider themselves experts in chemistry/alchemy?
2. Has anyone come across pre-processed charcoal anywhere in this institute?
3. I need a far more detailed map than the one I possess; specifically, one that shows which doors are locked and which are not.

Comments

[tartaros-avatar.livejournal.com]

I have a certain amount of expertise in the more destructive aspects of chemistry. And unfortunately, there is no charcoal to be found here.

[whiny-egomaniac.livejournal.com]

Slag.

I do not suppose you know of which woods make the best black powder-grade charcoal, do you?

And related to that...how are you with chemical decomposition? Specifically, the extraction of sulfur from barium sulfate?

[tartaros-avatar.livejournal.com]

Willow and balsa wood are the best, followed by birch and hazel.

I'd rather not give out everything I know over the message board. I like to remain in control of the information I possess.

[lost-metal.livejournal.com]

I'm an expert alchemist, but it depends what you want.

[whiny-egomaniac.livejournal.com]

An expert, you say?

As I have posed to the individual above, is it possible to extract sulfur from barium sulfide?

[lost-metal.livejournal.com]

Yes. An expert.

It is possible using alchemy, but it takes a lot of energy to perform alchemy here so it would have to be worth my while if you wanted me to do it. Itherwise, you have to hydrolise the barium sulphate or react it with acid. You'd probably need some proper equipment.

[whiny-egomaniac.livejournal.com]

Great, another blackmai

As I feared.

The most I would be able to offer you is the end result of the combination of the sulfur with two other products, for at the moment I lack any other kind of compensation. In the meantime I will attempt to investigate hydrolysis and acid reduction of barium sulfate on my own. I will make another post in the future for you if your services would be needed.

[ruthless-hunter.livejournal.com]

Hey, boss, how's the foot healing?

Stealthy and a good anon, Lugnut is not.

[hailmegatron.livejournal.com]

[in shakily uneven, heavy handwriting]

HE WAS He was injured?

Re: Stealthy and a good anon, Lugnut is not.

[ruthless-hunter.livejournal.com]

Sorry, Lugnut, but the details of that incident are between me and the client.

Re: Stealthy and a good anon, Lugnut is not.

[hailmegatron.livejournal.com]

SLAGGER.

Totally sardonic

[ruthless-hunter.livejournal.com]

You're too kind

[whiny-egomaniac.livejournal.com]

The foot is fine, and any injury was temporary at best.

As you can see, it's best not to mention such things on so public a forum. I appreciate your concern, however; it is always good to know that a leader has the sympathies of his followers

[ruthless-hunter.livejournal.com]

Good to know, boss.

They would have found out soon anyway. Not my fault the big slagger is so nosy

[haplesstracker.livejournal.com]

Oh, good. You've learned not to kick Megatron right after shooting yourself in the foot. Congratulations!