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[corporealizing]

[When the video feed turns on, Lu-Shen looks a lot less composed than he did to anyone who might have seen him earlier in the month. Perhaps a shade paler, with a slight dark smudge under his eyes - someone's been neglecting sleep.

He's sitting at a table in what is obviously a suite in the Phasma Apartments to anyone who might recognize it, with a thick book on the table in front of him. At first it's not entirely obvious if the post was made on purpose, as he's simply looking at the book with a sort of vacant expression, lips pursed, and then his eyes flutter shut. He leans heavily to the side, against his hand, and for a long moment it seems like he's just fallen asleep, despite it being midday. Then the fingers of his other hand twitch into a loose fist, and he jerks awake with a small inhalation of breath.

For a moment, he looks confused, a little lost, and then he glances over at the SFC again, thoughtfully. He makes two slow blinks, and then shakes his head slightly.]

It's nothing like being...

[He speaks quietly, as if to himself, and then addresses any watchers.]

The coral I've read about, a source of power...does anyone know the nature of how our bodies were changed to need this power source?

[It's a vague question, and he's having trouble wording what's in his mind. Things are a little jumbled. And, whoops, his eyelashes are fluttering again.]

[OOC: Responses might be slow today but I'll be around longer tomorrow sorry!]

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[loyaljudas]

There is nothing. Everything is as it should be in a person's regular anatomy.

[At least some good had come from those 'experiments.' Or at least answers.]

Video forever

[corporealizing]

[He furrows his brows a little, shaking his head.]

You conducted a...physical examination?

[loyaljudas]

Sort of...it wasn't exactly me, but I have his results.

[corporealizing]

I see.

[His brows furrow, and he rubs a little at one eye.]

I don't suppose you would be comfortable sharing those?

[loyaljudas]

[He hesitates a moment but then nods.]

If you so desired. I would prefer it not be over this device, however, if there is somewhere I might deliver them to you. I already know them and...they serve no purpose for me specifically. I would not be bothered parting with them.

[corporealizing]

[He's a little surprised at that, but then he gives a short nod.]

I'd be interested in reading them. And I'd certainly be willing to return them afterward.

[loyaljudas]

[He offers a small bow...as best he can over the SFC.]

If that is your wish. Where shall I deliver them for you?

[corporealizing]

[There's something about the body language that implies discomfort, and he shifts, just a little, eyes narrowing a touch.]

As I said, I would be interested. [A pause.] However, if you're not comfortable giving the findings up...?

[loyaljudas]

No, forgive me, it is not that. Merely, the individual who collected them...is not the most comfortable of topics for me, I have no attachment to the documents themselves.

Indeed, if they can be put to a good cause, I would be most grateful.

[corporealizing]

I understand.

[And he does. He disengages from that particular train of thought, just looking to the side for a moment.]

When would be a good time to meet you, then? Today isn't the best option for me, but I can come if need be.

[loyaljudas]

[He smiles a bit more, glad to not be asked about Riffael.]

Today is not necessary, if it is not convenient for you. I am certain I can make time for whenever is best.