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[chiastic]

Name: un: pxw (Dr. Pellinore Warthrop)
Date: 3/13
Format: Text

FOR THE ATTENTION OF LIKE-MINDED SCHOLARS, men of science, or students of so-called enchanted or monstrumological biology, a series of inquiries—

Who among you has conducted studies between the mutations found in Mirrorbounded and those of the local population? Have any notable discrepancies been recorded between the two?

What data have you recorded or observed with respect to the natural progression of the affliction - at which point does the local population begin to manifest their traits (from birth? with the beginning of puberty? in response to a natural environmental trigger?), versus the length of time it takes a non-native to begin to experience significant alteration to the self?

Has the presence or lack of a Bond been recorded to emphasize or slow the progression of relevant mutative factors? I do not speak of the frankly exhaustively documented question of the Bond's stabilizing properties, but rather as to whether individuals with inhuman traits or extranatural abilities find the progression of their affliction altered when compared to individuals with no long term Bond.

Is this so with the native population as well? At what age are native children to Bond? Refer to the second point, et cetera.

Copies of your notes, recommended reading, and so on may be submitted below.

WANTED, GENERALLY—

Individuals of sense and discretion for work relating to the collection of rare and unique samples. Compensation to be negotiated. Inquire below.

Individuals for study, all levels of mutation and Bond status welcome. No compensation. Inquire below.

Comments

un: tacobell

[itsjiaheng]

'let us study you for free' is like
all the red flags
jus sayin

[chiastic]

Nonsense. It is a matter of public interest.

[itsjiaheng]

is it
is it really
when you donate blood they give you cookies at least

[chiastic]

I will not be providing you with cookies. You may volunteer your time, or you may not.

[itsjiaheng]

well
what's the tests ??
on a scale of 1 to 10 how much does it hurt

un: saber; text

[arturiarex]

Doctor,

I hope you remain well and the samples I obtained from my journey last month have proven helpful.

I am willing to assist in procuring more. I am also willing to help understand the how and why of how we are changed in this place, although I would prefer clarification on "study".

-Saber

[chiastic]

Miss Saber,

They have been most sufficient. Should you make additional trips outside the city, I would welcome the presentation of any samples you might bring back with you. As previously, I cannot guarantee that all will be suitable to warrant compensation but I am happy to review anything you might part with for a fair price.

As to the question of study - If no one has documented the progression of the mutation specific to Mirrirbound, I would see case studies on a weekly basis for a physical examination and a short period of observation in order to track changes as they occur. This may require the minor sampling of blood, saliva, and hair such as what is removed during the course of one's toilette, et cetera.

Respectfully,
Dr. P. X. Warthrop

[arturiarex]

Doctor,

I will keep that in mind should I venture beyond the city again. I anticipate that I will.

As for the manner of study - this sounds much like a physician attending to patients and I cannot say I have any strenuous objections, although I would like assurances that specifics of an individual's particular condition would not be made public. However, if it allows for all of us mirrorbound to reach a better understanding of the change that afflicts many of us, it seems a worthy cause.

Sincerely,

Saber

[chiastic]

Miss,

While there may be similarities, I must be clear that I am by no means a physician. This is scientific research in the interest of education, not for that of tue individual.

As such, I have no reason whatsoever to divulge details attached to your identity. Any public record can be stripped of personally identifying information and photographic evidence made anonymous and so on.

Regards,
Dr. P.X. Warthrop

un: reddeer

[rightfoot]

To what end?

Like, do you just want to study people in or not in Bonds or are you hoping to accomplish something from it?

[chiastic]

I believe the context makes it obvious. Beyond what I've stated above, I have no wish to divulge my theories publically at this time. To do so without data would be irresponsible.

[rightfoot]

Not really. Are you hoping to do something that would help people or doing this for the hell of it? I'm not very inclined to help unless there's an end goal.

[chiastic]

[Somewhere: a baffled man pinching the bridge of his nose.]

The goal is to understand the progressive rate of mutation. It would be absurd to aim higher at present.

Hubris is the death of great science.

un: 46692

[escardos]

you know! if you're going to experiment on ppl without paying them back not many ppl will sign up.

[chiastic]

Your feedback has been noted.

[escardos]

you're welcome!

could it be that you're not good w/ people?

lol god im sorry

[chiastic]

[read at 1:52pm]

text, un: jonas.

[coherer]

tl;dr "Work for exposure!"

[chiastic]

At this stage, subjects for study will not be exposed to any environmental factor they have not previously been in contact with.

[coherer]

Not what that means, but thanks for the tiniest shred of reassurance.

Is this all gonna be above board, or do I need to contact an adult?

[chiastic]

I see no reason why it should fall below it, but your confidence is most appreciated.

text, un: CoolSkeleton95

[spaghettimonster]

I THINK YOU FORGOT TO SAY 'MONETARY'. ANYONE SIGNING UP WOULD BE COMPENSATED IN OTHER WAYS. LIKE...

THE HEARTWARMING FEELING, OF CONTRIBUTING TO THE PROGRESS OF SCIENCE. THE ANXIETY, OF ANSWERING MYSTERIOUS INTRUSIVE QUESTIONS. EVEN THE DUBIOUS COMPANIONSHIP, OF YOUR TIME AND ATTENTION!

SO, WHERE DO YOU WANT PEOPLE TO MEET YOU??

[chiastic]

Just so.

Interested parties may meet me at Diplomatea tomorrow between the hours of noon and 2 o'clock. You will be required to fill out a short questionnaire.

[But no waivers; those are for cowards concerned about the legal repercussions of scientific study and/or from a slightly more advanced age than this particular good doctor can claim.]

[spaghettimonster]

OH, I KNOW THAT SHOP. HOW CONVENIENT! MEETING IN A PUBLIC TEA HOUSE, SIPPING TEA OVER PAPERWORK... GREAT IDEA! I DON'T KNOW WHY SO MANY PEOPLE ARE IN SUCH A TIZZY.

SO. I KNOW THE TIME. I KNOW THE PLACE... DIPLOMATEA, ALWAYS A HAPPENING SPOT. BUT I DON'T KNOW THE PERSON. WHO SHOULD I LOOK FOR? (I WILL BE THE SKELETON).

[No waivers - it may not occur to Papyrus to ask for one - but he does need to avoid excessive injuries during the next couple weeks, or else face a time paradox in his later outings from the city. If more intrusive scientific study is down the road, next month would better suit.]

irl laugh

[chiastic]

[Not to worry, intrusive experimentation on sentient skeletons seem like a whole different kettle of fish from his current endeavor, and therefore may or may not first require the passage of a small existential crisis to tackle.

That said: ......... 'skeleton'.]

I will make the service aware that I am expecting guests. Ask for Doctor Warthrop.