"I would say thank you for coming, but I think we all know how bad I am with crowds."

As chuckles resounded through the spacious conference hall, Dr Elune grinned from the podium, "Now, I'm afraid we will not be answering any questions today, as we are sure each of you want a more intensive discussion later. Instead, we will be going through some basic details on the OHPS, or Opaque Hologram Projection Systems, then arranging meetings with you accordingly."

One of the people in the back called out, "Your name could use some work!"

Dr Elune laughed, "Yes, I agree with you there. However... The OHPS will be a temporary name, and not just because it sucks." Smiling at the chuckles and curious glances, the doctor continued, "More on that later though. For now, we have run into a few... Design aspects that don't mesh well. That is why there are going to be three models released for now."

Turning on the display, the doctor gestured to a blueprint of te first model, the reporters tking snapshots as a surprised murmur passed back and forth, "First, the standard model. Needs at least two units for a proper projection, consumes a bit more power than a monitor of similar sizing. The image can... Show slightly though, and is not too great reacting with other light sources. Recommended for use in controlled environments."

Switching to the next design, the doctor continued over the growing hum of curiousity, "Next, the deluxe model. This one uses over five times the power, but only one unit is needed for a clear image, and there is no problem having other light interfeering. This thing is capable of fooling you into thinging it is projecting something solid... A handy little trick."

Moving on to the final design, the doctor grinned, "And, as we know, many people will want these to be portable. We have that covered already... The mini OHPS can run of most drone power supplies, simple transporters will be able to maintain a weak, transperent image for about an hour before runnig flat. Decent opacity, more like ten minutes."

Someone raised a hand, "Excue me, but the main problem seems to be power... So why not just limit the drain on the higher models?"

Dr Elune waved at the interrupter, "That would be a question! But, one I was planning on answering anyway." As the room chuckled, the doctor put the images side by side on the displays, "The answer is difficulty. The better units not only drain more power, but the lenses are a pain to manufacture, and the materials get more and more costly. We... Haven't found a better method yet."

The doctor glanced back at Alex's unit, who grinned. Taking a deep breath, the doctor continued, "Now, I'm sure there are a few key questions one your minds... Where can I get these? How much will they cost? And, most importantly... When can we make our own?"

As the room laughed, Dr Elune leant on the podium with a grin, "To put it simply, we are producing a steady supply now... But it's not going to meet demand. We have a few manufacturing companies working on it, and the exact pricing isn't locked in... But they will not be cheap. My associates can get you in touch with our distributors to arrange something, and get you your own sets soon enough." The doctor grinned as people nodded, not particularly surprised... And all eyes were glued on the schematics behind the doctor, shimmering on the screen.

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Glancing back at the displays, the doctor chuckled, "What, wondering how acurate those plans are?" As some of the people nodded, the doctor casually waved up at them, "Well, here is a surprise... They are the actual plans. That brings me to a few points at once... Why the names will change, and when you get to make your own."

As the room burst into life, everyone yelling questions and explamations, the doctor waved to hush the room back down. One of the reporters piped up in the dying babble, "You don't expect us to beleive you are handing that out, do you?"

As the doctor rolled their eyes, a grin spread across their face, "Yes, actually. Simply put, I ahve gotten what I need out of these. I am curious to see how the other tinkerers out there will use this technology, and people will always want to flock back to the original. So I though, hey, why not have some fun." Grin growing extra smug, the doctor added, "Oh, I forgot to add one little detail..."

"Royalties?"

"Hmm? Oh, not that. I would still apreciate them, but I literally just put my designs on a bilboard for you." As the room chuckled nervously, the doctor smirked, "I mentioned the lenses are a pain to make. I am handing over the blueprints... But not the production methods. We are happy to sell only the parts for a fraction of the unit's cost, or let you figure things out on your own. What, did you think it was that easy?"

As people started murmuring again, the doctor coudln't help but giggle, "Oh, and I suspect you all want a live demo." As everyone nodded and called out agreement, the doctor nodded as well, "I agree... Which is why I am sitting in the next room, waiting for your bookings to interview me."

As people glanced around in confusion, Alex held up a remote, and turned off the OHPS on the roof... And the doctor disappeared.

A minute later, Dr Elune laughed as people continued surging into the room, employees graciously provided by Greg helping direct the flowing press of bodies. Ren, Dr Elune, and Laura sat in a row along a table, ready to take down a list of names and dates.

Ren leant over to the doctor, grinning, "Seems your idea worked... But getting through them all will take a while."

Dr Elune nodded, "Yup. That is why I made the speech so short."

"Hehe, true... But I meant longer than that."

Taking a deep breath, the doctor smiled up at the first person in line, "I know what you meant. And please, don't remind me."