Corvo & Ximik
Corvo
Ximik, I found a trace of a rare compound at the scene last night and it looks like something out of a lab. Thought you'd want to help figure out where it came from.
Ximik
Interesting find—tell me exactly what you’ve seen. If you can get a sample, we’ll run an IR and GC‑MS right away to see its fingerprint. Also check the surrounding materials for any solvents or reagents that might hint at the lab source. Let’s get the data and see where this mystery leads.
Corvo
I spotted a faint residue on the countertop—looks like a rare, volatile compound, not something you’d find in a regular kitchen. I’ll grab a sample before it evaporates. I’ll also check the nearby cabinets for any solvents or chemicals that could point to a lab. We’ll run IR and GC‑MS and see what’s going on.
Ximik
Great, the faster the better. Make sure you store the sample in a sealed vial with a tight seal—volatile stuff will escape quickly. I’ll set up the IR first to get a quick functional‑group check, then we’ll run the GC‑MS for the definitive fingerprint. Keep me posted on the cabinet search; any clue could point us straight to the source. Let’s crack this mystery.
Corvo
Got it, I’ll seal the vial right now and grab the sample. I’ve started opening the cabinets—looking for any solvents or reagents that match what we suspect. I’ll let you know if anything looks like a clue. We'll keep the clock ticking.
Ximik
Good plan—time is of the essence with volatile stuff. While you’re rummaging, note the cabinet layout and any labeling, even if faint. If you see a neat set of glassware or labeled ampoules, that could be a big hint. Keep the sample sealed and let me know when you have something to test. We'll get this sorted before it’s gone.
Corvo
I’ve mapped the cabinet layout, the labels are faded but there’s a set of glassware in the lower shelf, and a single ampoule with a faint “RX” marking. No other reagents visible. The sample is sealed in a vial, ready for you. Let me know when you want me to bring it over.
Ximik
Bring the vial over as soon as you can, and keep it sealed during transport. Let me do a quick IR first—just a scan to spot any carbonyls or aromatic rings. Then we’ll run the GC‑MS. The “RX” ampoule sounds like a custom reagent; we’ll see if it matches the sample’s profile. Stay calm, keep the sample airtight, and we’ll get to the bottom of this.
Corvo
I’ll have the vial with me now, keep it tight. The IR is your first call—just a quick scan for any carbonyls or rings. Once you’re done, we’ll slide it into the GC‑MS and see what’s in it. I’ll keep an eye on the “RX” ampoule to see if it matches. Stay ready.