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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.

[Video]

[closedcircuit]

I don't know that they have been changed at all. It might have more to do with the source of magic.

[ Ky's magic still seems intact, after all, but the source is...not quite the same. Then some measure of concern registers on his face, but Ky knows the importance of answering questions first. ]

...Are you alright?

[Video]

[corporealizing]

The source of magic...magic isn't something I'm familiar with, unfortunately...

[His voice drifts off, and his eyes close for half a moment, while his lips press together into a line as if he's trying to concentrate.]

I'm fine.

[Video]

[closedcircuit]

Then it shouldn't be affecting you at all, outside of curses. But it seems as though it is.

[Video]

[corporealizing]

[A slow blink, again, and he licks at his lips almost absently.]

Could you clarify?

[Video]

[closedcircuit]

[ Ahh, how does he... ]

You look tired.

[thekidsare0kay]

falling a2leep?

[corporealizing]

[He blinks at the text. It takes a moment to catch on to the substitution for the 's' but after that it makes sense.]

Against my will.

[thekidsare0kay]

yeah, 0bvi0u2ly, 0r y0u'd ju2t take a fucking nap.
are y0u afraid 0f 2leeping 0r what?

[corporealizing]

Not at all. It's simply a waste of time.

[thekidsare0kay]

well, except f0r all that pe2ky falling 0ver that happen2 when y0u d0n't 2leep.
that 2uck2, t00.
y0u c0uld ju2t t0uch the c0ral and i think then y0u d0n't need t0 2leep.

video;

[wavesoakedlegs]

I'm afraid the specifics are not known.

[Mitsuhide speaks calmly; he has been here for so long now that these conversations don't really drain him anymore.]

All I can tell you is that the energy drained from us is said to power the barrier around Vatheon. Why the coral itself cannot do that but can restore us... I do not know.

video; late tag is late -_-

[corporealizing]

[His brows furrow just a little, and he's obviously trying to think past the fog in his brain.]

That is strange. And why drain us only to replace that same energy? It seems a bit convoluted.

video; no worries ;3

[wavesoakedlegs]

It does.

[He smiles a little, and shakes his head.]

One might say it makes no sense, but the same can be said about much of Vatheon.

[Video]

[dotthedisconnect]

[Tech had wondered this himself soon after arriving. There's a simple answer, but he's afraid it's not especially illuminating.]

It's an interesting query, but all evidence seems to indicate that interactions with the coral and energy transfers are handled via these--and I use the term loosely--tattoos. Aside from that, most people seem to have had no alterations to their bodies. Though I have heard a few cases of individuals arriving with slightly adjusted characteristics.

[Video] sorry this is so late. :(

[corporealizing]

The markings, yes. I had wondered about that.

[At that last part, though, his eyes narrow sharply and he seems just slightly shaken out of his sleepiness, trying to focus.]

Adjusted characteristics?

[Video] no worries

[dotthedisconnect]

Mhmm. I have no personal experience with it myself, but it would seem to be the case that some foreigners arrive here less physically capable than they would have been in their own universes. Some even lose other abilities that they once had.

[video]

[demonicbookworm]

I'm sorry but I don't have any answer for that question.

_{[the reason why he replies is different:]}

Are you alright? You... don't look well.

[video] a million years later...sorry. :(

[corporealizing]

It seems to be a complicated question.

[He shifts, his cheek sliding against his hand, and gives the camera a sort of sleepy blink.]

I haven't slept. It isn't anything serious.

[video] it's okay, don't worry

[demonicbookworm]

_[...]

Um... e-excuse me, but I think it might be serious.

_{[Everybody needs to sleep sometime!]}