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1056785 No. 1056785 ID: 52800c

Wiki: https://questden.org/wiki/O/I/R
Discussion: >>/questdis/139280

“— all the paperwork I just went over.”

As we keep walking through the hallway, she hands me a huge stack of forms. This has to be at least sixty pages...

“Most of it you can just get done when you have time, but you’re going to want to get that medical stuff filled out as soon as possible, just in case.”

That’s concerning.

”Nothing you need to worry about, right now, but those are… pretty important to have on file.”

... That’s really concerning.

“Oh! Also you won’t have systems access until Systech processes their forms, and they can be a little slow to actually do that, so I wouldn’t wait too long on those either. I printed out the Director’s notes for you —”

“Director”? What? Who is she talking about?

“— so it’s not quite as crucial as with the medical forms, but, well, you are really going to want systems access sooner rather than later. Anyway, when you get those done, you — actually, what does your badge say?”

She grabs it without bothering to ask.

“Clearance level, um, two, really? Ouch, um. That’s not supposed to... that’s not ideal.”

Every third thing this woman says is making me more worried. My stomach is tying itself in a knot...

“You should really have at least four for this role. Um. Okay. With level two you’re going to want to stay in your wing unless explicitly authorized —”

They’re going to lock me in?

“— Oh, hey!”

I guess she found what she was looking for. She stops in front of a door marked “129” and holds her badge up to the proximity reader. It pops open of its own accord, which I would think was kind of cool if I weren’t mentally screaming.
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No. 1056786 ID: 52800c
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1056786

Inside the door is a very plain and empty hallway leading to a room with two tables and nothing else. There’s something ominous about it...

“Okay, so, this’ll be your wing. So right inside the door here, what I was going to say was that you really need to stay in here for security reasons —”

They’re going to lock me in. Great.

“— but you can use this little, um, I can’t remember what this is called, actually, but you’ve been to a bank before, right? It’s one of those.”

It’s a pneumatic tube. That seems a little dated...?

“Just pull it out, open it up, stick whatever you need in —”

She grabs a blank page from near the bottom of the stack she handed me. At least, it looks blank. Hopefully that wasn’t important.

“— this’ll work — put it back in the hole, push the button, and — there it goes. We just sent, um, a blank piece of paper to Documents.”

What is wrong with you.

“Don’t do that again, though. But anything else, they’ll figure out where it should go. Or if they can’t, they’ll send it back to you, but I’ve only had that happen a couple of times. Oh, the, um, thingy — it’ll come back in a couple minutes.”

It takes me a couple of seconds to realize she means the canister, by which point she’s already moved on.

“Anyway, so when you fill out those forms, you can just put them in here, and they’ll get to the right department. Also, if you need anything, you’re going to want to use one of these requisition forms. They need the paper copy for legal reasons or something, I forget.”

I really don’t understand the mix of old and new stuff going on here.

“If you run out you can also just write ‘REQUISITION’ at the top of a blank piece of paper and that counts. It’ll double as a request for more forms. Oh, but make sure you have your name on it.”

They’re locking me in for security reasons, but I can just... decide a piece of paper is an official form and they’ll take it??

“This is also the backup communication system. Since you don’t have systems access you’ll have to use it for now, but it’s only a little slower most of the time. Oh, but don’t, um. I know this radio says ‘EMERGENCY’ but it, doesn’t, um. Don’t use it. Just, trust me on that one.”

I’m not going to ask and I’m going to try really hard to just forget she even said anything.
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No. 1056787 ID: 52800c
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1056787

She leads me into the main room. It’s uncannily empty and quiet in here if I tune out her talking, not that that’s easy to do.

... What is this huge door for? Why is it built like this?

“Anyway, so, through this door on the left you have your quarters — for your role, you should be on-site for, um, 90 days at a time? It might be 180 right now.”

They’re going to lock me in for half a year.

“Things have been a little... in transition, lately... so I might have it wrong. Anyway, the beds are, well, they’re good enough. You get used to it.”

They’re terrible. Great.

“Uniforms and the like are already in the dresser there, and there’s a shower through that other door in the corner. You do need to be in uniform at all times once we’re done with this.”

I’m never going to get to wear normal clothes again...

“Nothing too fancy, but it’s better than the last place I was stationed for sure. Um, in here in the middle, these two tables are kind of your workstations, more or less, for when you’re back in this part of the wing.”

Workstations for what, exactly?

“Not much to look at right now, but you can requisition stuff. And then over on the right there’s the kitchen and some storage — there’s already some food in there. You can ask for different stuff if you don’t like it and they’ll have it stocked the next day.”

Wait, are there support staff who come in at night, or something?

“It’s better than you’d think! They’ve got a lot of options. And these other two doors are, um. Normally you’d have assistants under you, but, like I said when you came in, we’re a little short-staffed right now.”

It’s troubling that she keeps bringing that up.

“Um. I don’t know when that’ll change, but based on your qualifications I think you should be okay on your own anyway. Heehee.”

What qualifications do you think I have

“And then, this big door in the middle — you’re actually not allowed to open it while I’m here and I’m not allowed to open it at all, because this is your wing, —”

This is not filling me with confidence!

“— but that’s the main ward area. These are always totally empty to start. Definitely use those requisition forms once you figure out what you need to have in there.”

She’s talking to me as though I just already understand why she’s saying any of this.

“And then around the sides are the subject rooms — I wish I could show you the inside, but you can figure it out. There’s a part in the front and a bigger part in the back — um, Observation and Interaction, I think they’re called, on the paperwork?”

What, is this — some kind of psychology experiment? What?

“Oh, right, speaking of paperwork, you are definitely going to want to be keeping notes on anything you do in there. It’s important!”

Taking notes on what?! What is this job?

“Anyway, not to rush you too much, but I glanced at the Director’s notes for this wing and I think there are already, um, five subjects?”

What does that mean??

“So once I get out of here and you have a chance to look over them yourself you’re probably going to want to get started right away.”

Please stop telling me I’m “going to want to” do things also what

“They’re fresh out of Processing, after all.”

What

“The longer you wait, the worse it’ll get for them. Poor guys.”

What is she talking about
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No. 1056788 ID: 52800c
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1056788

“Well, um.”

Oh she’s just going to move on without explaining any of what that was, great.

“Ordinarily someone would be here to answer your questions for a while, but I’m not even supposed to be doing orientations. Filling in, like I said.”

I still don’t understand how you end up not having a personnel department!

“I have six more of these to do this morning and that’s not even getting to my actual job, so, um, I can maybe field one or two, and then anything else you can just write on one of those pieces of paper and send it to Documents. So!”

This woman has been talking nonstop for the last twenty-five minutes and I haven’t gotten so much as a word in edgewise.

Which is a problem! I am not the person she thinks I am! I should have said something earlier! I knew something was wrong when they had me get on the train but there wasn’t anyone to talk to until after the ride was over, and it was a really long ride, and I’m pretty sure I’m underground now, and all these forms keep having scary warnings about security clearances and “severe legal penalties” and I didn’t want to say anything at that point, and I thought this was supposed to be a customer support job but she’s talking about “subjects” —

I’m going to have a panic attack!

And then they’re going to kill me!

Art by Slinko.

Thank you to everyone who has helped me make this a reality. Particular thanks are due to Roaway for character design assistance and Hans Woofingon for assistance with the building layout, as well as the group of people I’ve bounced ideas off of and asked for proofing help. Further specific thanks and acknowledgements will appear when they become relevant.
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No. 1056789 ID: 99f29a

Ask them not to kill your family too.
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No. 1056791 ID: f8083d

Ask what the short-term and long-term milestones and deliverables are. This should tell you what they actually expect you to do without letting it slip that you have no idea.
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No. 1056793 ID: a7a180

Congratulations, you have faked it til you made it so hard you didn't even know what you were faking! It's time to act competent so they don't kick you even further upstairs.
Ask a question really quick so you'll be alone and you can have a panic attack unobserved and uninteracted with. And when that's done, it sounds like you should take care of subject observation first! That button on the big door probably has something to do with it?
Your question is 'WHERE IS THE PAPER AND PEN?' because you cannot request anything without those and you don't want to be stuck in here with no way to communicate with the outside. You had better be sure to keep yourself stocked with both constantly.
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No. 1056795 ID: bbb04b

> What's Happening?
So, from what I can tell, the 'Director' is supposed to be you. You're supposed to be researching something, likely to do with whatever's happened to the 'subjects' you've been given. Maybe once the lady's out of your hair, think back to what the precise phrasing of the position you applied for was - it's possible that you're the one who got things confused.

>>1056791
Yeah, asking for your expected milestones/quotas should tell you a lot more about what you're doing without tipping your hand.

Also: "U-um, so you mentioned those 'qualifications' earlier - c-can I ask what's been said about me?" This is totally you being self-conscious about your professional reputation and not you confirming whether they even have the right employee.

Oh, and assuming you don't already know the answer to this: "Where can I find the medical and system-access forms?"
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No. 1056797 ID: 9a2966

>kill me!
Not if you keep faking it!

Maybe they know you don't know. Maybe this is what they want. Maybe this is some sort of ignorance test where knowledge of what you're to do isn't a prerequisite and you're acing it.

>Questions, field one or two
What would her approach to getting started here be once you get to the, er, subjects?

Or. What... what is her actual job? She must have some experience with alla this since they have her emphatically not showing you the ropes.
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No. 1056799 ID: dee951

Ya, 'Can you tell me a little bit about my metrics?' and, 'It seems a bit, uh, spartan in here. If I'll have limited contact with the outside world, how do I ask for stuff like plants, grow lights, entertainment and the like?'

Also, 'Where are there laundry and lavatory facilities I'll have access to if I'm going to be staying on site for an extended periods of time? How about if there's a medical emergency?'
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No. 1056800 ID: 374b7c

oh god oh fuck, spill the beans and say you were here for a customer support job and have no idea what the heck she’s been talking about for the last 20 minutes oh god oh fuck
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No. 1056801 ID: 96112b

Sign nothing. If you already signed, tear them up.

If they even bother to make you sign non-disclosure agreements, that means they can't just casually off you if you get out of line.

If nothing else, do tell her you thought this was customer support and don't what's going on. Better to panic now that there is a small chance to turn back.
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No. 1056803 ID: 90c451

Did they not double-check who you were? Is there some overqualified neuroscientist with a high security clearance getting the run down on a customer service job? Also, when did we get the clearance? I notice out badge doesn't even have a job title on it.

Also, ask if you can get the operating procedures from archives. Surely they have standard operating procedures, right? Unless whoever was supposed to have this job is supposed to make them.

Maybe ask about what kind of leave you have and immediately use it to leave the country before they find out they gave some random person highly classified information.
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No. 1056804 ID: e770db

I imagine things will be fine as long as you are okay with really big or really small people. I'm sure we'll figure out which soon enough.

Surely your new role has documentation somewhere? Time to do some studying!

Also are you sure the subjects being referred to are not the customers you are meant to support?
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No. 1056808 ID: 2aa5f0

ask if they have a copy of the training manual on your job, this is your first day after all and you really want to make sure you do things right. Say it's mostly to calm your nerves and double checking the basics never hurts.
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No. 1056809 ID: dee951

>>1056808

The way you ask this is, 'Where are the SOP's and any onboarding guides for this particular position? Or really any documentation at all?'
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No. 1056810 ID: 15c72a

Ok, you're at a lowish clearance level, so someone in security at least knows you're no big deal. Why not get the biggest worry out of the way? Ask why you were hired over the other candidates. You're very nervous and you want to be reassured that you're the right man for the job.

(this sounds very much like Lobotomy Corporation)
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No. 1056812 ID: fb2164

>I’m never going to get to wear normal clothes again...

Think about the upside... if her outfit is anything to go by, the Uniforms must be Pretty Fuckin Rad(tm) at least.

>And then they’re going to kill me!
Clearly, the strategy here is to "Fake It til you Make It", so what if they discover you're probably the wrong person, if you're doing at least half-decently they might just keep going as-is...

>“The longer you wait, the worse it’ll get for them. Poor guys.”
Try not to panic too much, but...

Exactly how *firm* are your morals? How do you feel about Experimentation on People? Kinda seems like Experimentation on People.
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No. 1056837 ID: e5709d

"I QUIT"
Faint on the spot
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No. 1056839 ID: 520a3f

>>1056788
I think you just stumbled into a job at a Biological Science blacksite. You might have to check your morals at the door if you want to survive.

Backing asking about expected milestones/quotas, at least.

I hope you're the world's best bluffer. If not, you're about to get a crash course in it.
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No. 1056840 ID: 520a3f

>>1056810
(Not gonna lie, I HOPE it's LobCorp-ish. Loved that game.)
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No. 1056842 ID: 5d9787

That is a lot to consider all at once. Let's pick the aspect that seem to be the most urgent and ignore everything else until the first problem is sufficiently resolved.
I guess that would be the subjects. Don't actually bring they in just yet, first explore and familiarize yourself with the observation room, any mechanisms in there as well as every door controls you can identify. Once you are sure you can operate everything without exposing yourself to potentially dangerous subjects (whatever they may be) bring one in for... we will figure it out.
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No. 1056846 ID: f8083d

Oh, and seconding the immediate request for a pen, if they didn't already give you one (you said she already handed you the paper)
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No. 1056848 ID: fec07f

How did you end up in this situation anyway?
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No. 1056850 ID: dc4bad

>>1056788
Take a deep breath and calm down, they got you a tag and a clearance and everything!
Maybe it's not some customer support job like you thought and the whole understaffed thing is worrying but clearly some amount of checks, even if just automated ones, have been done to get you here.

Obviously the short staff thing is why you've been brought in, they clearly need positions filled and are taking what they can get. All the paperwork and whatnot suggests it's probably just some kinda data entry gig right? Even if the site has all the security and data systems clearly transitioning from outdated methods to newer ones, you probably don't need super qualifications to take notes and file papers.

I say just roll with it, besides she mentioned she's doing this for others so you'll soon also have colleagues come in to garner more info from.
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No. 1056862 ID: 13862f

Congratulations on your promotion! Don't think about it too hard. Ask about PTO and sick days.
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No. 1056863 ID: d57b3f

>>1056862

What, is this America or some other similar dystopian for workers country or something? Ask the general procedure for vacation time and what to do of you are unable to work due to illness or family emergency, and which national holidays the place is closed on.
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No. 1056915 ID: 9681ef
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1056915

>when did we get the clearance?
They had me do that before the train ride.

>I notice out badge doesn't even have a job title on it.
I’m a ... “Behavioral Assistant” or ... something like that.

>How did you end up in this situation anyway?
I’ve been unemployed for four months and I was running out of savings. I saw a posting that seemed to be paying ... a lot more than normal, so I threw my name in just in case it was real.

That was yesterday. They called me this morning and had me go through what seemed like normal onboarding, and then said they wanted me to travel on-site right away. I should have questioned it but I didn’t and now I’m here.

>All the paperwork and whatnot suggests it's probably just some kinda data entry gig right?
That seems really unlikely at this point.

>If they even bother to make you sign non-disclosure agreements, that means they can't just casually off you if you get out of line.
I am at least five hours away from where I live, in a direction I am pretty sure there are no major cities in. Or even minor ones. And I’m apparently in an underground facility on top of that. If they want to casually off me I think the only thing I can do is beg.

>Congratulations, you have faked it til you made it so hard you didn't even know what you were faking!
>I hope you're the world's best bluffer. If not, you're about to get a crash course in it.
Faking it doesn’t come naturally to me! I’m not the kind of person who can just sit there and lie my way through a tense situation!

>Ask them not to kill your family too.
Now I have a new thing to worry about

>oh god oh fuck, spill the beans and say you were here for a customer support job and have no idea what the heck she’s been talking about for the last 20 minutes oh god oh fuck
>If nothing else, do tell her you thought this was customer support and don't what's going on.
I will die

>Did they not double-check who you were?
I don’t know and I’m terrified to ask

>Exactly how *firm* are your morals? How do you feel about Experimentation on People? Kinda seems like Experimentation on People.
>I think you just stumbled into a job at a Biological Science blacksite. You might have to check your morals at the door if you want to survive.
I don’t want to think about this I don’t want to think about this I don’t want to think about this
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No. 1056916 ID: 9681ef
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1056916

>Ask a question really quick so you'll be alone and you can have a panic attack unobserved and uninteracted with.
I don’t... want...

Okay. Yes. Deep breath. I just need this woman to leave and then I can panic.

She said I only get a couple questions...

>"U-um, so you mentioned those 'qualifications' earlier - c-can I ask what's been said about me?"
I am not saying anything that would make this woman openly question why I’m here. That seems like a great way for me to disappear or something.

>What... what is her actual job?
Ms. Ontinaz here is, apparently, my direct supervisor, even though she works in a different part of the building. She didn’t explain further and I’m legitimately afraid to ask...

>Ask what the short-term and long-term milestones and deliverables are.
>Can you tell me a little bit about my metrics?
“What are my, um.” My voice catches in my throat. I try again. “What are ... my short-term and long-term milestones?”

... Did she just giggle at me? She covers her mouth and coughs before continuing.

“That’s all in the Director’s notes, Ms. Istsadaiho.”

>Also, ask if you can get the operating procedures from archives. Surely they have standard operating procedures, right? Unless whoever was supposed to have this job is supposed to make them.
>Surely your new role has documentation somewhere?
>ask if they have a copy of the training manual on your job
>Where are the SOP's and any onboarding guides for this particular position? Or really any documentation at all?
“And, um... what are the standard operating procedures for this position?”

... That was definitely a giggle, or else I’m so stressed I’m hallucinating.

“We’re ... in transition, while modifications are made to the old procedures to account for ... certain circumstances.”

That could not sound more ominous if she tried.

“But your position is more about using common sense, anyway. The old SOP was only a couple pages long. Again, just make sure you read the Director’s notes and I think you’ll do fine.”

I’m just ... going to try to get my mind on a different subject.

>Your question is 'WHERE IS THE PAPER AND PEN?' because you cannot request anything without those and you don't want to be stuck in here with no way to communicate with the outside.
>'It seems a bit, uh, spartan in here. If I'll have limited contact with the outside world, how do I ask for stuff like plants, grow lights, entertainment and the like?
“Where are those forms you mentioned?”

“There should be a stack of them on the desk in your quarters.”

Well, that’s good to know, I guess.

>how do I ask for stuff like plants, grow lights, entertainment and the like?
“And I use those if I need something?”

“That’s what I said. Anything you need, or you determine your subjects need, goes on one of those forms.”

>Ask why you were hired over the other candidates.
“Do you know why I was —”

“Hang on.”
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No. 1056917 ID: 9681ef
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1056917

She abruptly pulls what looks like a very fancy cell phone out of a jacket pocket and checks something on it. Her eyes widen a little bit, though she’s back to her normal expression when she looks back up at me.

“I’m sorry but I’m really going to have to cut this short. So. Take a few minutes to look around the wing if you like, but as soon as you’re done with that, change into your uniform and then go through that paperwork. Especially the Director’s notes.”

“I —”

“Good luck, Ms. Istsadaiho!”

Before I can get another word out she speedwalks back down the hall. The door to outside opens with a beep and then slams shut.
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No. 1056918 ID: 9681ef
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1056918

... Here I am, I guess.

... I didn’t get to ask her about time off.
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No. 1056919 ID: 99f29a

Well, things don't seem too explorable and there's all those unresolved fears, so best get on instructions and hope for answers or at least closure once they're done. It doesn't seem like you're much in control at the moment.
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No. 1056921 ID: a7a180

In-house vacations. Change into your uniform and let's get observing!
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No. 1056922 ID: 9a2966

Here you are.

Frantically start reading - and if need be filling - documents, so you know what you might be getting yourself into.
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No. 1056923 ID: f8083d

> ... I didn’t get to ask her about time off.
That's probably for the better.

Time to get dressed and read the notes and hug Tom, I guess.
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No. 1056925 ID: 7f2a90

Yeah, don't start observing until you at least have some idea of what you're doing. Go find those director's notes and make sure to fill out the medical and system access forms - send the latter two out. Or request them, if you don't already have them.

Then get your uniform - at least those seem pretty baller, if that lady's any indication.

Then cry for a bit.

Then begin passive observation - while I'm sure it's not drastically urgent, you should probably begin sometime today, assuming there isn't stuff you urgently need to do the job you apparently signed up for. This definitely seems more like a "didn't know what you were getting yourself into" situation than a "got the wrong guy" one.

Come to think of it, are you a guy? Also, what qualifications did you claim to have, and what uh... achievements did you tactically leave off and not expect anyone to dig up (and, shock and horror, decided they liked what they saw of the latter)?
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No. 1056926 ID: ae0c62

Familiarize yourself. Find your workstations and amenities like bathrooms and such. If you're locked in here you need basic living necessities. Once you find the bathroom, have your panic attack in peace. Following that, break down that paperwork stack into related chunks.
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No. 1056927 ID: af7615

Given the giggles, and the short-staffing, and the low clearance level, I'm starting to suspect they KNOW they hired somebody unqualified. ...Maybe not safe enough to rely on, though, so I guess keep your eyes peeled as you read the instructions etc.

>>1056925
Boss lady addressed her as "Ms. Istsadaiho", and in retrospect I notice she has eyelashes.
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No. 1056929 ID: 273c18

>>1056918
First priority is reading the director's notes.
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No. 1056930 ID: e770db

I would read those notes. She was really insistent about it and the giggling makes me think she was reading you like a book. You might be where you are supposed to be, despite everything. Read what's going on and get those forms filled out.

Then we can take a look at those subjects.
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No. 1056931 ID: 520a3f

>>1056918
The Director's notes seem like they'll actually give you some decent information. Look at those and then you can break down.
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No. 1056932 ID: 90c451

Well, time to explore. Let's not open the big metal shutter until we read the director's notes and find out what the hell is going on. Also should probably put on the uniform, lest we get written up for not having it on.

Also, yeah, fill out the medical form ASAP, I have a feeling that until we fill that out they won't cover any injuries and if we somehow get injured we're on our own with no medical aid.

>>1056927
I don't know if they know if we're unqualified, more like she knows we're new and asking about official and professional stuff is funny because in reality it seems things aren't very official, especially considering all we've been told. So we will probably be left to our own devices as it seems there isn't a lick of corporate structure.
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No. 1056933 ID: 3ed3c3

>>1056918
Check the Director's notes.

I will be pleasantly shocked if they do not degenerate into the insane ramblings of a lunatic.
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No. 1056937 ID: 96112b

Okay, let's see who these test subjects are.

Let's proceed to free them and lead an army of mutants and rejects on revolution against the tyranny of science and research!
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No. 1056940 ID: 2aa5f0

whelp, time to read what the hell they throw you into and figure out what the fuck you're actually suppose to do around here.
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No. 1056946 ID: dee951

Ya, read the notes, check the forms, take stock of your supplies, immediately requisition some basic multi use supplies incase SHTF that you can reasonably describe as for safety reasons. The search through everything to familiarize yourself with where everything is, including shit people have probably forgotten exists, then go hunting for thise horrible dark secrets that are no doubt about.
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No. 1056947 ID: 15c72a

Oh right and FILL OUT THE MEDICAL FORMS
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No. 1056950 ID: a758c7

fill out the forms then masturbate furiously to relieve stress
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No. 1056951 ID: fec07f

>>1056918
Start reading documents and filling out forms
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No. 1056952 ID: 708905

Before anything else READ THE DIRECTORS NOTES as they seem the most likely thing to give you a hint as to wtf you're meant to be doing here.
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No. 1057065 ID: 52800c
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1057065

>Cry for a bit.
>Once you find the bathroom, have your panic attack in peace.
I am going to keep it together, dammit.

>Also, what qualifications did you claim to have, and what uh... achievements did you tactically leave off and not expect anyone to dig up (and, shock and horror, decided they liked what they saw of the latter)?
>Given the giggles, and the short-staffing, and the low clearance level, I'm starting to suspect they KNOW they hired somebody unqualified.
>You might be where you are supposed to be, despite everything.
>I don't know if they know if we're unqualified, more like she knows we're new and asking about official and professional stuff is funny because in reality it seems things aren't very official
I’ve only ever worked odd jobs! I was pretty honest about it, too! I have no idea why they would have intentionally hired me for a research position... I don’t want to think about it, either. Something’s really wrong here and I can’t do anything about it.

>I have a feeling that until we fill that out they won't cover any injuries and if we somehow get injured we're on our own with no medical aid.
Speaking of things I don’t want to think about!

>Frantically start reading - and if need be filling - documents, so you know what you might be getting yourself into.
>Go find those director's notes and make sure to fill out the medical and system access forms - send the latter two out.
>First priority is reading the director's notes.
>I would read those notes.
>The Director's notes seem like they'll actually give you some decent information.
>READ THE DIRECTORS NOTES
Okay yes I get it.

... There’s no chair in here. I guess I’m going to sit on the floor.

I start digging through the pile of paperwork. There’s some standard employment contract stuff — I read through it pretty carefully, but as weird as everything else is it reads the same as it did at my last job. “Are you legally authorized to work in this country”, that kind of thing.

The medical forms are ... pretty extensive. I’m not sure I know the answers to some of these questions... and then there’s a bunch of consent agreements. I have a feeling I don’t get a choice on whether or not I want to agree to these.

The systems access forms are only a couple of pages. It looks like I need to copy a couple of codes off of the back of a tablet...? Ms. Ontinaz didn’t mention anything about one of those... Maybe it’s in one of the other rooms.

... This stack must be the Director’s notes. I guess I might as well see what I’m in for...
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No. 1057066 ID: 52800c
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1057066

OBSERVATION/INTERACTION/REHABILITATION
SUMMARY AND SUBJECT FILES
CN0129
Primary objective: Aid subjects in recovery from translation process with aim of long-term stability and suitability for future use and research.
Secondary objective: Continue to document behaviors and traits found in subject species.
Projected time to complete: 180-720 days
FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY

Please begin with Subject 001. — S. Biotaäl, Site Director



SUBJECT CN0129-001

SPECIES NOTES:
Species ID: 04 “Vakolibol”
Size: Small/Medium
Body: Conventional
Biology: Atypical
Additional notes:
• Encountered in at least four distinct morphs. Subjects claim loose correspondence to biomes on homeworld (unverified).
• High caloric requirements. Budgeting adjusted accordingly.
• Resilient to physical damage due to atypical biology; can often recover without medical assistance. Testing for use in behavioral correction has been completed. Contact Unit Supervisor Ontinaz or Site Director Biotaäl for approval to use this technique.
• Able to sense one another at significant physical distance. Subjects to be housed accordingly. Coordination has not been demonstrated. Some subjects have made reference to technological suppression (unverified).
• Highly susceptible to elevated short-term and long-term effects from translation. Further research ongoing. Subjects generally uncooperative in this regard.
• Generally show signs of depression within 60 days. Research into prevention has yet to yield results. Further research necessary due to frequency with which this species is encountered.

SUBJECT NOTES:
PROCESSING:
Unresponsive upon acquisition, typical for species. Appears to have physically recovered from translation effects. Refused food and water until 13-day mark, necessitating use of emergency protocol. Mental state unverified at this time, but assumed satisfactory with reservations for O/I/R transfer due to time elapsed since acquisition. — K. Itashent, Processing Supervisor
O/I/R:
Assigned to Kuvusha Istsadaiho. If subject remains unresponsive after five days, please contact Unit Supervisor Ontinaz for further instructions. — S. Biotaäl, Site Director



SUBJECT CN0129-002

SPECIES NOTES:
Species ID: 19 “Teizveri”
Size: Small
Body: Conventional
Biology: Conventional (?)
Additional notes:
• Encountered in a single morph.
• Generally possess thermokinetic and electrokinetic abilities. Unresolved security risk. Easily suppressed through sedation, but resulting state incompatible with O/I/R goals. Partial suppression possible through dietary restrictions without compromising subject health. Further research necessary.
• Lack familiarity with certain well-established technologies. Subjects’ homeworld seems technologically behind ours, though inconsistent.
• Well-suited to O/I/R procedures. Bluntly: Subjects easily swayed without use of negative reinforcement.

SUBJECT NOTES:
PROCESSING:
Relatively lucid upon acquisition. Was convinced to accompany acquisition team voluntarily. Appears to have physically recovered from translation effects. Mental state assessed as highly satisfactory for O/I/R transfer. — K. Itashent, Processing Supervisor
O/I/R:
Assigned to Kuvusha Istsadaiho. — S. Biotaäl, Site Director



SUBJECT CN0129-003

SPECIES NOTES:
Species ID: 11 “Fentawerpol”
Size: Medium
Body: Conventional
Biology: Atypical
Additional notes:
• Encountered in a single morph. Subjects maintain that multiple morphs exist (unverified). Differences between individuals of claimed morphs seemingly insufficient when compared to other species. Note that subjects of different claimed morphs often intensely hostile toward one another.
• Comfortable temperature range noticeably lower than standard due to atypical biology. Effects of prolonged exposure to temperatures outside comfortable range too severe for use in behavioral correction. Subject units must be equipped with adequate refrigeration.
• Visual acuity often poor on low end of visible spectrum. No applications yet found.
• Capable of using tails for locomotion. Additional restraints provided on request.
• Greatly heightened auditory sense. Subjects can make use of additional ears for highly accurate triangulation of sound origin. Testing for use in behavioral correction has been completed. Contact Unit Supervisor Ontinaz or Site Director Biotaäl for approval to use this technique.

SUBJECT NOTES:
PROCESSING:
In combative state on acquisition. In-field sedation required. Appears to have physically recovered from translation effects. Resumed combative state when conscious and remained in this state until nine-day mark. Mental state assessed as satisfactory with reservations for O/I/R transfer. — K. Itashent, Processing Supervisor
O/I/R:
Assigned to Kuvusha Istsadaiho. Emergency sedation protocols available upon request due to past combativeness. — S. Biotaäl, Site Director



SUBJECT CN0129-004

SPECIES NOTES:
Species ID: 47 “Bordablat”
Size: Small/Medium (?)
Body: Conventional/Atypical (?)
Biology: Conventional (?)
Additional notes (PROVISIONAL):
• Provisional description. Limited information currently available on this species; few subjects encountered.
• Visual acuity generally poor, compensated by improved sense of smell. Subjects to be housed accordingly.
• Incapable of audible speech. Subjects nonetheless consistently found to be attempting to speak; technological solution devised. All subjects of this species to be provided with speaking devices.
• Difficulty recovering from injury. Research ongoing into long-term solution. Avoid undue injury to subjects.
• Display an unusual pattern of behavior when recovered. Subjects normally behave in mechanical, aimless patterns during processing before eventually reverting to more natural behavior. Currently in trial of sending to O/I/R ahead of schedule for improved results.

SUBJECT NOTES:
PROCESSING:
Proper protocols not followed on acquisition; subject did not fully match provisional description. In-field sedation used preemptively in violation of protocol. Presented significant agitation when conscious; ultimately kept in sedated state. Mental state unverified at this time, but assumed satisfactory with reservations for O/I/R transfer due to time elapsed since acquisition. — K. Itashent, Processing Supervisor
O/I/R:
Assigned to Kuvusha Istsadaiho. Subject appears to be a distinct morph from prior recovered individuals. Existing description may be inaccurate. Further investigation will be required. — S. Biotaäl, Site Director



SUBJECT CN0129-005

SPECIES NOTES:
Species ID: P-096 (provisional)
Size: Medium (?)
Body: Atypical
Biology: Atypical
Additional notes (PROVISIONAL):
• Subject is first individual recovered of this species. See Subject Notes.

SUBJECT NOTES:
PROCESSING:
Relatively lucid upon acquisition. Subject reasonably cooperative with experimentation to verify basic characteristics. Subject exhibits highly unusual adaptive biology that may present long-term containment difficulties. Assumed to have physically recovered from translation effects. Mental state assessed as highly satisfactory for O/I/R transfer. — K. Itashent, Processing Supervisor
O/I/R:
Assigned to Kuvusha Istsadaiho. As subject is first individual recorded of species, additional care required when documenting all interactions. Status reports to Unit Supervisor Ontinaz are expected. — S. Biotaäl, Site Director



SUBJECT CN0129-███

SPECIES NOTES:
Species ID: █████████████
Size: █████████████
Body: ████████████████
Biology: ████████████████
Additional notes:
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SUBJECT NOTES:
PROCESSING:
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O/I/R:
Assigned to Kuvusha Istsadaiho. No interaction with this subject is to be attempted without prior express approval. — S. Biotaäl, Site Director

... What ... ?

I think I need some time to process all of this ...
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No. 1057067 ID: 99f29a

Better check out those extreme sedation protocols in case they're ever needed.
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No. 1057069 ID: e770db

Well, that wasn't as helpful as she implied. Nothing about how you're supposed to do these things.

It did clear something up though: You are specifically named on these forms. It is exceedingly likely you are where you are meant to be.

Interested to see these subjects but probably need to get that paperwork done first.

Also, clearly we need to poke our nose into, presumably, subject 006's area and see what that's about. If we are supposed to be observing behaviors, then surely there is an observation room attached to their areas where you can watch them without them knowing. Should be safe enough.
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No. 1057070 ID: 708905

>>1057066
So my interpretation is that weird aliens are "Translating" into your reality and your new job is to get them to be sociable enough to cooperate with research teams.

From this I suspect they chose you not for your work experience but for expandability and/or some sort of social skills you may not realise you have.
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No. 1057075 ID: d60cbc

Working hypothesis: these are interdimensional or interplanar aliens, and there's some hidden aspect about you that makes you especially good at interacting with some of them, and some of your memories have been altered, and oh yea you should make sure to never ever ever do anything that stupid characters do in the genres of 'sci fi horror' or 'cosmic horror' genres that gets the characters killed. Welcome to the jungle.
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No. 1057077 ID: 477b7d

well the good news is that this job is probably going to be a lot of odd work! that might be all the good news.

Completing forms and checking inventory seems prudent, and may give ideas for what to requisition, if we need to get anything soon.

From the sounds of things, you can open the big door and that's probably a big safe empty room with lots of other rooms off of it. Maybe you can see or somehow identify the subjects from there. Subject CN0129-002 sounds like it could be easy to talk to, to try to tactfully get a bit more info about what's going on if there's nothing else obvious to start on.
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No. 1057078 ID: e770db

As others are saying as well; It's likely you were chosen to be a sort of lay-man. To be an introduction into what the average... whatever your species is called, is like.
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No. 1057079 ID: 8e6882

Requisition a pen, if you don't have one. Get the medical forms filled out. Check on the Vakolibol first, as per the instruction. Do it asap as their conditions apparently gets worse the longer you wait.
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No. 1057080 ID: e6234e

O/I/R transfer... observation, interaction, rehabilitation. This is your bailiwick, then.

>process
It’s sci-fi as hell, but you appear to have a bunch of ‘translated’ aliens (whatever that means - sounds like it’s rough on the body and mind, though) you need to take care of and learn more about. All apparently seemingly sapient and possible to communicate with.

>>1057069
Observing something may count. Let’s leave looking at the possibly difficult/dangerous one for last, eh? Or at least do an easier one first.

You should see to the unconscious or seemingly cooperative ones. Presumably they’re just in their cells or habitats or what have you and it’s up to you to resolve when and how to get in touch with them. Don’t request restraints unless you need them. This facility is stretched as is.

Do some paperwork, shunt it off, then settle on a subject to visit to start off with.

... also, how much do you wanna bet this facility is in such a tizzy because one of the aliens has secretly or not-so-secretly taken over?
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No. 1057081 ID: 15c72a

>>1057066
Aliens. They're kidnapping (or rescuing?) aliens from... either another dimension or another planet. Not sure what O/I/R is but seems to involve rehabilitating them so that they cooperate with the organization.
Hey, did you ever do any odd jobs for weird-looking people? Are you especially compassionate or empathetic? Good with people in general? Fantasized about meeting aliens? Perhaps those would be good qualifications...

Anyway, fill out the medical forms next, so they know how to treat you if one of the subjects lashes out at you.
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No. 1057082 ID: 2aa5f0

I guess your job is to talk and learn more about alien (or at least cryptids)?

I...uh, I guess start with subject 1 and work your way down?
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No. 1057084 ID: 520a3f

>>1057066
Wow, these notes are kinda dogshit, pardon my language. No terminology definitions, no actual descriptions of subjects/features, the most barebones mission statement, pretty much no nothing. What the actual hell. I can't really suggest anything but 'Iunno, go look at subject 001 somehow?' Maybe requisition a local guidebook or something along with a pen. And a desk/seat. This is annoying.
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No. 1057085 ID: fb2164

Hope you're a HUGE alien fan.

All those people talking about storming Area 51 to See Them Aliens, and it's your JOB to...

They may be able to stop us all, but they wont stop you :V
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No. 1057087 ID: a7a180

I can’t wait to meet these aliens! You can process these notes while you’re processing subject 1. Get your uniform on, find your tablet for note taking and help these subjects integrate! You won’t have long to do so in subject 1’s case.
The tube is how you can ask Ms. Biotaal fir permission to see the last subject. Do that once you’re a couple aliens in as it may take time to respond.
First requisition form needs to include paper and a wheeled office chair. They can’t lock us in here for six months without a damned seat.
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No. 1057090 ID: bbb04b

> WHAT IS MY JOB?
Okay, so these notes are helpful in a broad "what're we doing" sense - You're supposed to observe, interact with, and ultimately rehabilitate some "translated" aliens. - but they're a bit sparse on the specifics, even if I think we can puzzle it out to a degree. Judging by the statements about "physical and mental recovery," are we to presume that these are aliens that were brought over some dimensional boundary, becoming altered to "conform" to our own reality? That's the vibe I'm getting here.

Congrats; it is we who are the alien abductors in this story! And assuming you were picked on purpose instead of by mistake or default, your role is probably to play the "everyman" example of your species who helps to get these guys acclimated to interacting with the locals - cooperation, social adjustment, working out physiological accommodations (or tactical lack thereof) with them, etc. This is very much like customer support, if you squint! You'll still need to be a scientist, in the sense that this will involve you needing to puzzle out what makes their bodies and minds tick. It's possible that we might be able to requisition biology and psychology specialists and the like to fill out our staff, but directing science is still science, IMO.

> WHAT DO I DO?
For now, fill out the extensive medical forms - A precaution in case we ourselves undergo "translation?" - to the best of your ability, as well as a requisition form for some office chairs and a whiteboard with whiteboard erasers and dry-erase markers in multiple colors, and send those out. Then hunt down that tablet, and use that to fill out the system access form and send that out next. Finally, don that uniform.
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No. 1057091 ID: dee951

Okay. You got this. Watching all those movies. Playing all those video games. Reading all those corny books. Playing that one pen and paper roleplaying game under that one sadistic GM in high school. You totally got this. At some point, no doubt everything is going to go bad, and there's going to be some sort of dimensional incursion with portals opening everywhere, and the lights are all going to go out, and then there will be some screaming and death and blood everywhere and stuff. That's the bad news! The GOOD news is that this organization is probably overstretched in the way that no one will give a shit if you requisition a bunch of weird stuff that helps you and the inevitable lone 'actually friendly' alien love interest get out of this place with your lives. What are they going to do? FIRE YOU? And also you can requisition a bunch of creature comforts and office stuff and furnishings in the meantime. So! Look around this area, and see if any of this stuff is already present, and requisition it if it isn't:

-Printer Paper
-Notepad
-Notebook
-Pens & Pencils
-Clipboard
-Filing Folders
-Tape
-Paper Clips
-Staples
-Stapler
-Playing Cards
-Power Strip
-Extension Cord
-Desk
-Rolling Office Chair
-Small Rug
-Filing Cabinet
-Deluxe First Aid Kit
-Duffel Bag
-Office/Dorm Refrigerator
-Microwave
-Shelf Stable Microwavable meals
-Water Pitcher
-Cups
-Plastic Chair
-Kitchen Utensils
-Water Bottle
-5 gallon refillable jug of water (filled)
-Office Water Cooler
-Hot Plate
-Camping Tea/Coffee set
-Tea/Coffee
-Heavy Duty Aluminum Tactical Flashlight
-Spare batteries
-Paper Towels
-Normal Towels
-Traveler's Grooming kit
-Soap
-Various Cleaning supplies
-Handyman's and Repairman's Kit
-Camping Cot
-Blanket
-Camping Pillow
-White Noise Machine
-Alarm Clock
-Earplugs
-Folding Chairs
-Sleep Mask
-Snack Bars and meal replacement bars
-Briefcase
-Stepladder
-Various Office Plants
-Grow Lights for office plants
-Duct Tape
-Plastic Tarp
-Beanbag
-Emergency Candles
-Lighter
-Strike anywhere Matches
-Emergency illumination flares
-Spare undergarments and socks
-Incense burner and incense
-Scented candles


And for this next one, this is a test if they fucked with your memories, or have crazy weird manufacturing capabilities or if it is an non-sapient system supplying your requisitions. It's also the thing that people in approximately your situation often relied upon to survive if shit hit the fan in all those stories. Just write this sort of thing in whatever way seems the most intuitive to you:

-One suit of powered hostile environment survival and exploration armor custom fitted to Kuvusha Istsadaiho, with spare power supplies, charging kit, with matching underarmor suit
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No. 1057092 ID: 12b116

Let's have a look at your quarters
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No. 1057093 ID: dee951

>>1057092

Ya do that first, keeping an eye out for anything MISSING.
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No. 1057094 ID: e90e24

Another clue pointing that you are where you should be is that these notes do not call you by a title you don't have.

Fill the medical form as best you can (and be honest when you don't know) and take a look at your work area.

Check out how food/water/etc. is distributed, particularly for sedated subjects (they probably need periodic replacement of perfusion bags).

Assume subject ■ to be autonomous for now and refrain from even passive observation (subject could be cognitohazard) but submit a request i quiring whether that assumption is right.
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No. 1057096 ID: 1429bf

You should probably start with the medical and systems access forms.
Then go see subject CN0129-001 as requested by the site director, before they starve to death. According to the notes it's a medium to small sized species with atypical biology who comes in four different morphs (with different colors maybe?) based roughly on biome, heals very fast, needs a lot of food, senses other members of the same species at a distance but can suppress that ability with the help of technology, and is distressed for reasons unknown after a while (maybe from loneliness?). I might be mistaken, but it sounds somewhat familiar?
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No. 1057097 ID: 96112b

So aliens are getting teleported here and se have to help them adjust?

Well, then, absolutely last chance to turn back.
Sign nothing, play dumb, claim you don't understand anything about anything from the debriefing and the documents and you just want to go back to look for a recepcionist job.
Go to the pneumatic tube and requisition your mommy.
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No. 1057105 ID: dee951

>>1057094

Agree subject ■ is likely a cognitohazard. That level of redaction for someone with a need to know? Yea.
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No. 1057114 ID: f8083d

You're going to need a recording device, preferably one you can simply turn on and set on the table/floor. No one wants to have to take notes while interacting with subjects, and seeing you with a clipboard in your hands might ruin your everyman image and turn subjects hostile.
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No. 1057117 ID: 0a7b91

>>1057114

That's a good one!

Also, a stress ball/fidget toy. Maybe some of those toys that are good to play with on a desk. Maybe a Hacky Sack.
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No. 1057242 ID: 52800c
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1057242

>whatever your species is called
Tridenik.

>Sign nothing, play dumb, claim you don't understand anything about anything from the debriefing and the documents and you just want to go back to look for a recepcionist job.
Who am I supposed to talk to, exactly?

>Well, that wasn't as helpful as she implied. Nothing about how you're supposed to do these things.
>they're a bit sparse on the specifics, even if I think we can puzzle it out to a degree.
>Wow, these notes are kinda dogshit, pardon my language. No terminology definitions, no actual descriptions of subjects/features, the most barebones mission statement, pretty much no nothing. What the actual hell.
The instructions are ... extremely vague. It’s worrying and frustrating.

>So my interpretation is that weird aliens are "Translating" into your reality and your new job is to get them to be sociable enough to cooperate with research teams.
>these are interdimensional or interplanar aliens
>Aliens. They're kidnapping (or rescuing?) aliens from... either another dimension or another planet.
>It’s sci-fi as hell, but you appear to have a bunch of ‘translated’ aliens (whatever that means - sounds like it’s rough on the body and mind, though) you need to take care of and learn more about.
>You're supposed to observe, interact with, and ultimately rehabilitate some "translated" aliens.
>Hope you're a HUGE alien fan.
I’m pretty sure aliens aren’t supposed to exist! There hasn’t been any kind of big reveal on the news that, oh hey, no big deal, but we found aliens. If I’m at a facility that’s hiding aliens I’m super going to get disappeared if they figure out I don’t know what I’m doing.

>Congrats; it is we who are the alien abductors in this story!
Oh gods I’m working at a black site. I’m never going home.

>You are specifically named on these forms. It is exceedingly likely you are where you are meant to be.
There are other people with the same name as me. One of them has to be who I’m here instead of. They seem to think I’m some kind of researcher or something. I’m sure the other Kuvusha they meant to hire is perfectly suited to this job but I am not.

>It's likely you were chosen to be a sort of lay-man. To be an introduction into what the average... whatever your species is called, is like.
>your role is probably to play the "everyman" example of your species who helps to get these guys acclimated to interacting with the locals
That doesn’t make sense. Why would people who can build a remote underground facility and capture aliens hire a random person off the street to do what is apparently some kind of first contact scenario??

>Hey, did you ever do any odd jobs for weird-looking people?
Not particularly weird-looking...
>Are you especially compassionate or empathetic? Good with people in general?
I am neurotic. Even the customer support job I was probably a bad idea but I was desperate.
>Fantasized about meeting aliens?
Not really!

>You got this. Watching all those movies. Playing all those video games. Reading all those corny books. Playing that one pen and paper roleplaying game under that one sadistic GM in high school. You totally got this.
That is a person who is not me. I read trashy romance novels, not sci-fi stuff.

>From this I suspect they chose you not for your work experience but for expandability
... I don’t want to think about that.

>also, how much do you wanna bet this facility is in such a tizzy because one of the aliens has secretly or not-so-secretly taken over?
I want to think about that even less!

>Also, clearly we need to poke our nose into, presumably, subject 006's area and see what that's about.
No no no no no I am not doing that. If I’m checking on a subject it’s the one I have express instructions to start with and very much not the one I have express instructions to not interact with.

>Interested to see these subjects but probably need to get that paperwork done first.
>Get the medical forms filled out.
>Anyway, fill out the medical forms next, so they know how to treat you if one of the subjects lashes out at you.
>For now, fill out the extensive medical forms
>Fill the medical form as best you can
Reading the subject notes raised a lot of questions and “what happens if they hurt me” is definitely one of them. I should get on that ... once I find a pen. Ms. Ontinaz forgot to give me one ...

>Let's have a look at your quarters
Oh, right, maybe there’s something in there ... She said they were through... this door?
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No. 1057243 ID: 52800c
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1057243

This is ... pretty basic... It could be worse. I have a desk, at least, but there’s no chair. And I really have to use my badge to get in the bathroom ... ?

Oh, here’s some pens. And that tablet, and the requisition forms, too. My uniform is probably in one of these wardrobes.

I guess I can sit on the bed for now ... Why’s it a bunk bed, anyway? Were they supposed to hire two people?

...

...

... There are so many questions.

...

...

...

... Okay, that’ll have to do. Now for this system access form ... Let’s take a look at that tablet.
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No. 1057244 ID: 52800c
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1057244

... This thing wants a password, apparently. I guess that’s what this form is for.

... And there’s the codes off the back. I wonder how long it’ll take to get it cleared ...

Actually I guess if I’m sending off forms I might as well see if there’s anything I want to ask for.

>Go to the pneumatic tube and requisition your mommy.
I get that this is just a stupid passing thought but I’m honestly not convinced they wouldn’t kidnap my mom and bring her here. Not going to try that even as a joke.

>Maybe requisition a local guidebook or something along with a pen. And a desk/seat.
>They can’t lock us in here for six months without a damned seat.
I have a feeling those notes are all I’m going to get, but I want a chair. Top priority.

>a whiteboard with whiteboard erasers and dry-erase markers in multiple colors
That could be pretty helpful, too.

>You're going to need a recording device, preferably one you can simply turn on and set on the table/floor.
That’s ... a really good idea, especially since this tablet won’t let me in yet.

>literally sixty-five separate items
Okay okay wait no I need to slow down. If I ask for that much stuff all at once I’ll probably just get a single rejection notice and no stuff.

Can I think of anything else? ... I’m stalling, aren’t I ...
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No. 1057246 ID: a7a180

Yep, kinda! Get the first five items on your priority list, put on your uniform and go looking for subject 1. Bring pen and paper for provisional note taking.
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No. 1057249 ID: 15c72a

Check the food, and if there's anything to drink. Check to see that you have bathroom and shower supplies. Does the bed have enough blankets? Where's the first aid kit?
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No. 1057250 ID: fb2164

>"Favesik:K.Istsadaiho"
>"Remravlem:"

Either that's a different language, or something weird... Huh.

>Why’s it a bunk bed, anyway?
Fear the thought you'll possibly have a yet-unannounced/picked roommate, for an EXTENDED period of time.

(they may even be hot??? maybe score??)
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No. 1057251 ID: 99ca7b

Before anything, verify that the Bathroom is in fact a Bathroom and not a Closet With A Bucket.
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No. 1057252 ID: f24c1a

Stress balls / fidget toys
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No. 1057254 ID: e770db

Istsadaiho isn't a surname? I'm pretty sure that's you.

She said you are meant to have an assistant so clearly they were supposed to be locked in here with you.

Hurry up with those forms and start working; just write down anything that comes to mind while watching/talking/interacting with them.
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No. 1057255 ID: dee951

Sixty Five Items! Hey, sometimes inspiration hits! ;)

Well, figure out which of those items is already HERE or in the bathroom or wherever, and in reasonable supply, and then pick two or so things that are NOT at a reasonably supply that you consider high priority! Cmon, you can do this! Make the decision!
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No. 1057258 ID: bbb04b

> SECURITY
If the bathrooms have a card-reader, take heart in knowing that it's likely due to them being a security risk otherwise because putting cameras in there is apparently a line they won't cross.

> REQUISITIONS
Make it office chairs, plural - there are multiple rooms, multiple desks, and presumably multiple people on your "team." Request for existing materials and observation logs on your subjects' species, where applicable. A clipboard for that loose paper, plus maybe a more dedicated line-paper notepad. First-aid kit and fire extinguisher, assuming you don't find those somewhere in your wing. Shampoo, conditioner, towels and other non-vital toiletries, plus maybe sleep-wear? Food and water are supposedly covered, so that should do it for basic quality-of-life essentials, for now. Anything more superfluous can wait, and if we need something specific for (or against) one of our subjects, or if we need equipment with which to conduct tests, the forms will still be there.

If that still seems too big a list, maybe split it up into multiple forms before sending them out.
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No. 1057259 ID: 5d9787

>That doesn’t make sense. Why would people who can build a remote underground facility and capture aliens hire a random person off the street to do what is apparently some kind of first contact scenario??
That is the (possible) backstory of 05-13 except he got hired as one of the leaders of the organization.

Employees must come from somewhere, no matter how secretive the organization is, and considering the job seem to involve information the public is not aware of it's possible no qualifying formation exist.

If you want to keep the first request short a chair isn't the most important item. Even if you get uncomfortable you can handle it while dealing with documents. On the other hand if the plan is to record audio the lack of equipment will make your initial interactions different from the ones you will do after acquiring it.
You seem to have writing utensils available, that should suffice for scratch notes. Underlining words or making box would be enough to remind you later to use colorful markers on the revised text. Just check if there is a mobile hard surface to help writing, because if there isn't a clipboard or a hard cover notebook could be justifiable added to your short list.
We don't know how long it takes for the requests to arrive so check your supplies of food an water. If you can't find them available keep the initial request simple both to reduce the chances of rejection and to see how they respond to vague instructions.

So my short list so far is:
-Audio recorder
-Clipboard/Notebook
-Food and water

Hopefully you will receive those items back by the time you finish the paperwork just in time to get to work.
It's better to do the initial interaction sooner rather than later because if you find out you can't bullshit this job the time you would have wasted stalling will be needed to plan and execute your escape.
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No. 1057272 ID: dee951

So... how common is your name? What culture is it from? What's the etymological meaning of it? Are there any famous people you know of with your first or last name?
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No. 1057278 ID: aa60d9

Outside of a chair or two the only thing I think you need is the passwords to use your tablet. Things that might be nice to have however is a gameboy or some of those trashy romance novels you like so much so you have something to do in your down time.

Though I’m not going to lie if you got placed here by mistake because someone shared the same name as you I am laughing at the thought some scientist type is now stuck doing customer service thinking they need to find the aliens pretending to be normal people.
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No. 1057282 ID: 261c6b

>>1057242
>Species: Tridenik
Trdelnik it is! https://www.google.com/search?q=trdelnik&tbm=isch

How many sentient species are there on your planet?

Does the tablet have a camera? Obvious mic/speaker holes? The idea for an audio recorder is a good one, but the tablet may cover it. Oh - you don't have your cell phone, do you? Presumably they took that. ...And if not, you should probably keep it hidden for now.

>>1057250
I noticed the image of the cover page of the Notes was written in weird, but was translated in the text, so presumably the same is going on here.
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No. 1057300 ID: b50f1e

You are supposed to take notes of "subjects". Do you have a way to write standing? Do you have a higiene kit?
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No. 1057303 ID: f8083d

Mark the recorder, and only the recorder, (audio-only might do for now, but you're going to want a camera too) as mission-critical and urgent in the requisition: You can do first contact standing up, but you can't do it without recording.

>food and water
Already in one of the rooms, allegedly. But it doesn't hurt to check, or request something more to your taste.
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No. 1057367 ID: d12415

>>1057244
Analog recorder. Tape recorder would be ideal. That way it can't get hacked.

May want to think about requesting some body armor as well down the line.
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No. 1057380 ID: fec07f

>>1057367
A digital recorder without any wireless connectivity should be fine and higher fidelity
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No. 1057413 ID: dee951

>>1057380

Ya, digital, not analog. If one of the creatures interferes with digital recording devices or something, then you can get a different sort, but only after encountering that!
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No. 1057418 ID: d12415

>>1057413
Imo it would be better to be safe rather than sorry.

But that's just me.
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No. 1057424 ID: dee951

>>1057418

Well the safe is that you take notes the traditional way and use the digital recorder as backup!
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No. 1057446 ID: 15a025

>If I ask for that much stuff all at once I’ll probably just get a single rejection notice and no stuff.
Stick to the basics then, and ask for small portable items. That way they can possibly send more things in one package.
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No. 1057475 ID: 708905

>>1057418
Assuming no wireless capability on the recorder, if something has enough control over electromagnetism to mess with a digital recorder than it also has the ability to mess with the magnetic tape in an analog recorder.
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No. 1057689 ID: c27a02
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1057689

>How many sentient species are there on your planet?
One. What?

>That is the (possible) backstory of 05-13 except he got hired as one of the leaders of the organization.
I have no idea what that means. Moving on.

>So... how common is your name? What culture is it from? What's the etymological meaning of it? Are there any famous people you know of with your first or last name?
Kuvusha and Istsadaiho are both pretty common as far as names go. I don’t know what Kuvusha means but there were two other Kuvushas in my school classes growing up. I think Istsadaiho is a placename, originally? I’m not really the kind of person who cares that much about what names mean.

>Though I’m not going to lie if you got placed here by mistake because someone shared the same name as you I am laughing at the thought some scientist type is now stuck doing customer service thinking they need to find the aliens pretending to be normal people.
That would be really funny, if I weren’t locked in some black site facility.

>Oh - you don't have your cell phone, do you?
I do not. They said to do a security check on it. ...

... before I even got on the train here ...

... I’m never getting that thing back, am I.

>Fear the thought you'll possibly have a yet-unannounced/picked roommate, for an EXTENDED period of time.
>She said you are meant to have an assistant so clearly they were supposed to be locked in here with you.
>there are multiple rooms, multiple desks, and presumably multiple people on your "team."
She also said, repeatedly, that they were having staffing issues. Which only gets more concerning to think about over time, which is why I’m trying not to.

>Before anything, verify that the Bathroom is in fact a Bathroom and not a Closet With A Bucket.
Shower, sink, toilet. It’s basic but it has what it’s supposed to.

>If the bathrooms have a card-reader, take heart in knowing that it's likely due to them being a security risk otherwise because putting cameras in there is apparently a line they won't cross.
Well now I’m just thinking about whether or not there are cameras in the bathroom. Thanks.

>(they may even be hot??? maybe score??)
What. Ugh, I’m so stressed I’m having nonsense thoughts. I need to focus.

>more suggestions for stuff
I’m not going to really get anything out of a stress ball, unfortunately. Been there, done that. It just hurts my hands after a while.

... And I’m thinking about getting a trashy romance novel, but I’m not leading with that, thanks. For all I know I’m getting judged on what I decide to ask for.

I’m going to go with an office chair, a clipboard, a tape recorder, any existing material on the subject species and a whiteboard with dry erase markers. Depending on how that goes I might consider asking for some of the other things that I thought of.
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No. 1057690 ID: c27a02
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1057690

And that’s those dropped off. I think Ms. Ontinaz said I’d get a response by the next day ... ? Urgh ...

In the meantime, and just so I stop worrying about it, I check the kitchen.

... Yep, it’s a kitchen. This actually might be nicer than the one in my apartment.

... Okay, the fridge only has bottled water in it right now.

And the cupboards ... “Beans and Rice”? “Lentils with Salt”? This is looking pretty desperate.

The best thing in here is probably “Chicken Flavored Noodles”, ouch. Hopefully they’ll let me upgrade the menu. I’m kind of glad I’m not hungry yet, but the thought that the reheated frozen food I ate on the train is better than anything I’ll get while I’m here is ...

... I’m definitely stalling. I don’t think I can really justify doing anything else besides putting my uniform on and heading out there, at this point ...
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No. 1057691 ID: 99f29a

Take off your uniform and head out there. You let them keep you on the back foot all this time. You have to pull a power move to make them take you seriously.
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No. 1057693 ID: a7a180

You've verified that you've got the basic necessities to survive being locked in here. Nothing else left to do but get to work!
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No. 1057694 ID: 2aa5f0

whelp, time to put on the last suit you'll ever wear, and get this thing started.
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No. 1057695 ID: 1ed92d

>>1057690
Time to get your uniform on and hit the button that opens the wing. Let's pray these idiots didn't let all the aliens out.
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No. 1057696 ID: 520a3f

>>1057690
Then it's time to stop stalling. Just remember:

No matter what, you CAN make it through this. Stand strong, and remember, if the answer of 'do I do this or not?' is either 'live' or 'die', do what you have to to LIVE.
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No. 1057699 ID: fa3034

Requisition for tomorrow: extra towels and a backup uniform.

Get changed.
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No. 1057701 ID: e770db

You did say the job listing was suspiciously well-paying. I strongly think you are in less danger than you are imagining.

Anyways, move on with your work.
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No. 1057705 ID: 708905

>>1057690
Probably right, don't forget to take notes and pick whichever sounds least threatening
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No. 1057710 ID: 1ed92d

>>1057705
Clearly CNO-129 is the least dangerous.
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No. 1057718 ID: dee951

Be sane and go to the first!
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No. 1057719 ID: 12b116

>>1057690
Don't talk shit about beans and rice. That's the best thing in there.
Let's check out our guys, just start at the top
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No. 1057761 ID: 477b7d

002 sounds easiest to talk to for a start.
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No. 1057763 ID: 15c72a

You were instructed to do 001 first, weren't you?
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No. 1057764 ID: 708905

>>1057719
Beans and rice are great for being filling and surprisingly nutritious but they're boring as shit without proper seasoning
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No. 1057768 ID: dee951

>>1057764

Is there a filled spice cabinet??
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No. 1057777 ID: e4d1df

You were asked to start with 001, so make sure you start there.
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No. 1057787 ID: 87edaa

Well, put on your uniform, and get to work on some first-blush passive observation. Start with 001 - if it turns out they might be in critical condition, we need to act quickly.
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No. 1057792 ID: f8083d

Unless it looks like an emergency, I recommend sticking to passive observation until the recording device comes in the mail.

Of course, unless the observation bay is suitably one-way, you may also be spotted by the subjects and need to jot down their reaction anyway.
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No. 1058047 ID: c27a02
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1058047

>Don't talk shit about beans and rice. That's the best thing in there.
It’s a perfectly good side dish but it’s not dinner.

>Beans and rice are great for being filling and surprisingly nutritious but they're boring as shit without proper seasoning
That too.

>Is there a filled spice cabinet??
There are over a dozen cabinets in here. I’m just going to hope the answer is yes and leave it for later.

>Take off your uniform and head out there. You let them keep you on the back foot all this time. You have to pull a power move to make them take you seriously.
That is how I get shot or something. No.

>Let's pray these idiots didn't let all the aliens out.
I shouldn’t even joke about that.

>You did say the job listing was suspiciously well-paying. I strongly think you are in less danger than you are imagining.
I am not following the logic here and I don’t want to puzzle it out either.

>time to put on the last suit you'll ever wear
>Time to get your uniform on and hit the button that opens the wing.
>Well, put on your uniform
Okay. I can do this.

... I mean, I absolutely cannot do the actual job but I can at least put the uniform on. Back to the quarters and ...

...

... I guess they’re probably in —

Oh, this wardrobe just contains a whole bunch of these. ... At least they gave me more than one.

...

... Without the coat this doesn’t feel quite as stylish as what Ms. Ontinaz was wearing. I guess that’s another thing I don’t get at clearance level 2, huh.

... I’ll just leave my clothes on the bed for now.
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No. 1058048 ID: c27a02
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1058048

Well ... here goes.

The big door opens pretty fast for how —

...

Why is this room so big? This is the size of a gymnasium or something. And there’s absolutely nothing in here. What the hell ... ?
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No. 1058050 ID: e770db

Oh, so I guess we are finding out now that the aliens are probably going to be big at some point.
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No. 1058051 ID: 99f29a

Odd left, even right. Charmingly residential. Check the door behind you in case you're prisoner 0.
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No. 1058052 ID: a7a180

This is just the antechamber! Hopefully those numbers up top correspond to the subjects, so start at 1.
I wonder if the door at the end can be opened? Test that first.
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No. 1058053 ID: e770db

Also, you look snazzy. Time to get to looking at #1 if you really are too chicken to even peak in #6.
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No. 1058054 ID: 273c18

>>1058047
>It’s a perfectly good side dish but it’s not dinner.
Yeah you're right, gotta put sausage in it too.

>>1058048
My guess is that it's so big because they don't know how large the aliens are going to be. Better to be too big than too small.

Let's see what's behind door number 1!
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No. 1058056 ID: 477b7d

I think this is what you were told to expect. You're free to fill up this space how you deem appropriate, I think. It's probably safe to assume the numbers correspond to the subjects. I *think* Ontinaz said the doors lead to an observation area for each subject but that was less clear.

Doesn't seem like there's anything to do here so let's proceed to 1 (after gathering yourself to see or possibly meet an alien in the next room).
... you brought pen and paper or stuff for recording, right?
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No. 1058057 ID: 477b7d

Wait, I don't think anything about the far door(?) was mentioned. What's up with that? Probably can't hurt to take a quick look at it before going to 1.
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No. 1058059 ID: 12b116

It's time to check out your wiggly lads. Hopefully at least one of them is wiggly at least. Let's get to know them. Except the one you aren't supposed to mess with. Don't mess with that one.
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No. 1058060 ID: 5d9787

>Without the coat this doesn’t feel quite as stylish as what Ms. Ontinaz was wearing.
I like it. Cat suits and similar are kind of cool on their own.
And you do look better than her. Look how prettier your hands are than hers: Your thumbs even point to the right direction.

I hope this corredor isn't the observation area. I was expecting a room with secure glass separating you from the subjects.
Those garage doors are huge. Do they transport the entire cages?
Check the controls for each door but don't press anything. Look for written instructions on how to operate them. In their absence locate a door for a less dangerous room with similar layout to experiment. If none exist chose the subject that sound like the least dangerous for your first attempt.
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No. 1058066 ID: d63724

Oh no, this is a science facility! I suck at science! But I’ll still try to help out anyway. Let’s go see the aliem you are most comfortable observing. Also, I think you look really cool; like you are about to participate in a deadly digital game to save the grid. But that would be silly. Anyway, Aliens!
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No. 1058072 ID: 30de7b

>>1058047
Well, I think you look good in it. Though it does suggest movement and action - tight fitting, no flappy bits, one piece. Guess we'll find out if that's intentional and important, haha.

To door #1!
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No. 1058073 ID: 1ed92d

>>1058048
Door Number 1 is probably dangerous, so you should go for Door Number 5 to be safe.
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No. 1058074 ID: dee951

So... uh... the suits that movie stars use that look like that tend to have maaaaajor mobility issues. The space activity suits that astronauts use that look like that have a lot of really weird features for expansion and compression of appropriate joints to enable actual mobility. What... uh, what seems to be the design here? Did... did they get a super precise scan of your body at some point?
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No. 1058077 ID: 30de7b

Oh! Actually - you were instructed to begin with subject 001, but that MAY not be in chamber 1. Look for any other labels or signs - but failing that, yeah, try door 1.
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No. 1058078 ID: aa60d9

We’ll start with door 1 I guess and see what happens
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No. 1058079 ID: d12415

>>1058047
Is that the type of onesie that can have boots, gloves, and a hazmat hood/mask attached to it? It looks like it. It would make sense for them to have it. You probably will need to requisition the rest of the ensemble.
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No. 1058081 ID: f24c1a

>>1058079
Admit to yourself that this suit accentuates your curves nicely. Could use the self-confidence.
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No. 1058089 ID: 34713f

> Without the coat this doesn’t feel quite as stylish as what Ms. Ontinaz was wearing.
Honestly, your outfit could use the reverse instead - get yourself a science smock or apron to cover up the unfortunate crotch seams while leaving the snazzy sleeves and collar on display.

> What Do
But yeah, head into Subject 1’s observation chamber first. (I assume it’s in Chamber 1, but check any additional signage just in case.)
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No. 1058096 ID: f8083d

Well, time to peek at door number 1. Unless you want to try the back door first.

>Why is this room so big and empty?
It's as she told you, it's your responsibility to requisition appropriate furniture once you know what to ask for.
...This may include cubicle walls.
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No. 1058114 ID: d12415

>>1058079
Thinking more on the subject, you should probably request multiple types of PPE. Things like hard hats, ear protection, safety glasses, steel-toed footwear, work gloves, flash goggles, along with things like inert polymer gloves (lab gloves), splash goggles, aprons, and probably scba sets along with the hazmat stuff.

Better to be prepared since who the fuck knows what hazards may end up present. Most labs worth their salt will have these things on site.
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No. 1058121 ID: 60ddb0

>>1058114

Or the sci fi scientist explorer's hazard suit thing mentioned earlier!
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No. 1058133 ID: d12415

>>1058121
Assuming you are referring to the post I think you are, I suggested that. This would be in addition to that since different hazards require different equipment. Hazmat helmet won't necessarily protect you from lacerations, abrasions, thermal hazards, or bright flashes. Filters also won't protect you from all gaseous or particulate hazards, while self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA, similar to the more widely known underwater version, SCUBA) will, but tanks are rather heavy and need switched out.
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No. 1058146 ID: dee951

>>1058133

Eh, I'm not sure you suggested something analogous to an HEV suit from Half Life or a Hazard Engineer RIG from Dead Space? You know, the really over-the-top stuff that uses strange sci-fi technologies to be kind of 'all in one for all of those things you mentioned and oh yea it's combat armor too and is implausibly light and easy to move in' kind of things!
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No. 1058197 ID: d12415

>>1058146
I misunderstood then. I am not sure anybody suggested that, but you did now, so now it is on the table.

Only issue I forsee is that stuff may not exist.
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No. 1058202 ID: dee951

>>1058197

Look at the bottom of the original list of 65 items.
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No. 1058218 ID: d12415

>>1058202
Got it. To me, that seems more like something like the macross suit or space marine armor rather than what you are saying.

To be clear, I think all of these ideas are good.
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No. 1058281 ID: 15a025

Looks like these subjects are going to be giant.
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No. 1058282 ID: 24dd1a

>>1058218

'Powered' rather than specifying 'power armor' or 'very light mecha' meaning it has active electronic features, not necessarily strength or mobility enhancement.
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No. 1058292 ID: d12415

>>1058282
ugh, this is getting tedious and feels like we are getting caught up in semantics. Idek what we are even trying to say at this point. You know what?
I am going to stick with my ppe suggestions, and the hazmat suit suggestion (honestly, a powered environmental suit is basically just a hazmat suit with a vitals monitor and a hud, which we also should have).

I am also adding an exo skeleton or power armor to my suggestions.
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No. 1058360 ID: 807edc

I don’t know about power armor. But some sort of hazmat suit would probably be a good idea. We don’t know if we’ll be working with radioactives though. Are our new friends radioactive? Do we need to get them hazmat suits too?
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No. 1058557 ID: aa23a8
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1058557

>you look snazzy.
>I like it. Cat suits and similar are kind of cool on their own.
>Well, I think you look good in it.
I didn’t say I didn’t appreciate the look, but I really was hoping for one of those jackets. At least a little bit.

>Admit to yourself that this suit accentuates your curves nicely. Could use the self-confidence.
Ahem.

>Is that the type of onesie that can have boots, gloves, and a hazmat hood/mask attached to it? It looks like it.
... maybe?

>the sci fi scientist explorer's hazard suit thing mentioned earlier!
I’m really hoping the fact that I wasn’t given a suit like that means I won’t need one, but the more I think about it the more worried I’m getting.

... Thinking about something else now.

>Did... did they get a super precise scan of your body at some point?
At this point I wouldn’t be surprised.

>it's your responsibility to requisition appropriate furniture once you know what to ask for.
Right, right, she did say that. Ugh.

>Check the door behind you in case you're prisoner 0.
It’s unlabeled, like the far door.

>I wonder if the door at the end can be opened? Test that first.
>Wait, I don't think anything about the far door(?) was mentioned. What's up with that?
... this room has to be at least two hundred feet long. I don’t really want to walk that far just to find out that my badge won’t even open the door. If I don’t get killed by one of the subjects or something I’ll go look at it later.

... okay, no, I don’t even want to joke about that, actually.

>if you really are too chicken to even peak in #6.
I’m not going to do the thing they expressly told me not to do.

>you should go for Door Number 5 to be safe.
Again, what? No.

>Those garage doors are huge. Do they transport the entire cages?
I have no way of knowing that!

>Oh, so I guess we are finding out now that the aliens are probably going to be big at some point.
At this point I’m more concerned that they’re going to be radioactive or something.

>My guess is that it's so big because they don't know how large the aliens are going to be. Better to be too big than too small.
... that does make a certain amount of sense.

>Check the controls for each door but don't press anything. Look for written instructions on how to operate them.
There’s a badge reader next to each of the big doors and another one next to the small doors set inside them. I assume it works the same way as all the other doors in here.
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No. 1058558 ID: aa23a8
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1058558

>you brought pen and paper or stuff for recording, right?
I...

... ah crap.
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No. 1058559 ID: aa23a8
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1058559

... Well, at least I remembered to go back for this before meeting a subject.

>Look for any other labels or signs - but failing that, yeah, try door 1.
>(I assume it’s in Chamber 1, but check any additional signage just in case.)
There’s just the big “1” above the door. It would be pretty weird if the numbers on my paperwork didn’t match the numbers on the doors.

... I say, about the job that I’m still not convinced didn’t mix me up with someone else. Uh, anyway.

>We’ll start with door 1
>Let's see what's behind door number 1!
>Time to get to looking at #1
Right, okay. I guess I should get this over with. Maybe it won’t be that bad. Maybe it’ll be a ... nice alien ... that’s trapped in a box and apparently traumatized or something ...

... No, thinking about this isn’t helping. I just need to ... open the door.

I hold up my badge and the door slides open. I walk inside ...
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No. 1058560 ID: aa23a8
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1058560

Neumono belong to Lagotrope.

...

What —
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No. 1058561 ID: aa23a8
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1058561

No.

Okay, no no no no no no no no.

I can’t do this.

I can’t even deal with this.

That bed is taller than me, let alone —

I need to get out of here and get home somehow I’m not going to get killed by some alien in some black site where no one will ever find me I bet they won’t even notice anything happened until my term is up I need out I need out I need out I need —
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No. 1058562 ID: aa23a8
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1058562

“P... p-please, whoever you are, d-don’t ... don’t leave me here alone again ...”

I can’t —

It’s talking to me.

It sounds ... terrified.

What —

What do I do
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No. 1058563 ID: 34713f

Okay, just being here is what he wants, so just be here for him while you take a deeeeeep breath... maybe five of those. You don't even have to look at him while you do this. Try looking at him again. He's clearly as scared as you are, and there's a lot of glass between you two.
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No. 1058564 ID: f24c1a

>>1058562
Take a breath, countdown from 10 and open the door. Say hello.
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No. 1058565 ID: 99f29a

Triangle. Triangles are the most dangerous and aggressive shape. Clearly this alien is the largest threat currently in the facility. Triangle. Don't approach triangles. Remain for now but be ready to flee.
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No. 1058566 ID: 36784c

>>1058561
>That bed is taller than me
Didn’t your notes claim that subject 1 is supposed to be a size Small/Medium?! How the fuck is this considered Small?! Just imagine how big the other subjects are supposed to be!

>>1058562
>What do I do?
I guess talk to them?

I think you were told that you were suposed to be aiding them in recovery from whatever the translation process is, while also documenting behaviors and traits found in their species.
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No. 1058567 ID: 273c18

>>1058562
Note: subject displays fear of isolation.

Introduce yourself. You're here to get to know him and find out what he needs to live comfortably.
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No. 1058569 ID: a7a180

Figure out where the button that lowers the glass is and be mindful of it. You understood what that alien said, so ask him what already knows. It's okay, you're here now. That's the first step in... being so big I guess.
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No. 1058571 ID: d4718b

Resolve to requisition some food for this giant ASAP, so you never need know if they’re hungry (for youuuuu).

In general, maybe it’s a solid idea to try to stay on the GOOD side of these giant aliens you’rd going to have to interact with for the foreseeable future.

So swallow your fear. Introduce yourself. Ask what they understand of their situation.
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No. 1058572 ID: dee951

Look, this is a being that CLEARLY either evolved or was designed or modified to mimic the sort of thing you are. Bilateral symmetry, bipedal stance, two eyes, two big ears, nose, mouth, two hands, tail, two legs, fur. Large, expressive eyes. THE EXACT SAME SORT OF BODY AND FACIAL LANGUAGE YOU HAVE! They are a only slightly funny looking person, who, through whatever process, can speak the same languages you do.

Further, it has clearly indicated distress!

Do honor to your species and your family and whatever divinity you venerate and show some empathy and sympathy and compassion for this creature!

Say hi! Introduce yourself. Ask politely that it try to not trigger your panic response via aggressive body language or showing it's teeth or moving quickly. Ask it's name, preferred pronouns, species name, cultural identity or nationality name, if it has a title or honorific or class or caste or sex or family or similar designator or something that's polite to refer to it by, and build some rapport! Ask what are some of the things it needs to be more comfortable!

You are BOTH in a shitty, shitty situation here! And have information and benefits to offer each other! For example, you can ask for it's story of what it knows about this place and how it ended up here, and you can offer the same for yourself too.
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No. 1058573 ID: e770db

Your job is to interact with him so you have to interact with him. No need to go any further than you have, though. He can't do anything to you through a glass wall.

The notes said this is a "small" one, right? That makes future prospects exciting!

Work on getting comfortable enough to enter their area. It's going to be something you'll have to do eventually.
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No. 1058574 ID: 5d9787

Why are you so BIG? ... that's a stupid question...
How do you know my language?
.
.
.
Hi...
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No. 1058575 ID: 2aa5f0

good lord you are small

huh, well... uh, I guess (once you calm down a bit) ask them who they are and how they ended up here and hopefully by the time they finish they're life story you'll have figured out a way to bullshit your way through doing your job.
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No. 1058579 ID: 28f6a2

Just talk to him. Would you want to be locked up in a room like that with nobody to talk to? Unfortunately he doesn't look like any sort of wiggler.
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No. 1058580 ID: f69af6

I KNEW these guys looked very mouse-like!

Um, I suppose you should tell him you are new here and ask who and what type of being this guy is.

And maybe let him know you are really lost as well right now.
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No. 1058595 ID: 8e6882

Contemplate how his claws are the length of your head.
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No. 1058601 ID: 90c451

Okay, fumbling at a card reader in panic is exactly how you get it to not read the card. Next time, no matter how panicked we are, try to do it calmly and slowly so we can actually open the door.

Now, take a deep breath, turn around, and remain within arm's reach of the door. They're stuck behind glass, so we're safe but just stay near the door just in case. Say Hello, they seems to speak the same language as you. Maybe ask who they are? Probably should ask them to recount how they got here, partially because it'll give you context and information and partially because it'll help calm them down.
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No. 1058604 ID: e770db

>>1058573
In addition, think about how nice it must be to be cuddled like a plushie. You have the opportunity to experience what that would feel like!
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No. 1058606 ID: 99f29a

>>1058595
Contemplate how his dick is the length of your torso.
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No. 1058609 ID: dee951

>>1058606

How do we know it's not a girl? How do we know, if male, it has external genitalia? How do we know it has two sexes, rather than 1, or 3, or 4? Please. Try to do better! What's odd here is how *similar* it is, despite the scale difference. Maybe it uses some sort of super-materials for it's bones and connective tissues? Shouldn't creatures that mass and volume not have the same sort of, yaknow, body layout as you? Is everything here going to maaaagically ignore the square cube law?!

How large has anything organic that walks on two feet and stands upright gotten on your world, ever, to your knowledge?
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No. 1058612 ID: 2fe8b5

Close your eyes.
Breathe in.
Count to the smallest two-digit number.
Breathe out.

Take another look. Yes, it's big. Very big. So why hasn't it broken out? It can't. If there were any way it could break or damage the glass, it would have done so already.

There's a reason it's desperate. It's trapped. It can't get out. There's nothing in the cell besides its bed. You're its only chance to get information, or entertainment, or even the necessities of survival.

Help it, Kuvusha Istsadaiho. You're its only hope.
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No. 1058614 ID: 8abd97

I’ll be honest, I’m getting sick of seeing these guys! I was hoping to see someone actually “Alien” in the literal sense of the word. At least we have a lot of experience with this species Kuvu, so just keep them company. They hate loneliness, as they are empathic and share a link with their hives. They might be severed, which to them is like you being in this place without actually wanting to be there, so try to empathise with them they can understand what you are feeling. And yes, requisition a LOT of food for them, they have huge dietary requirements due to their (kinda op) metabolism and regeneration.
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No. 1058616 ID: 5d9787

>>1058609
Two distinct sex is a common evolutionary result of the adoption of two related mechanisms: the recombination of pairs of genes and the meeting of gametes. The gene recombination increase the development and spread of adaptations and also allow for sexual selection which usually promove beneficial traits for natural selection. The combination of gametes among multicelular organisms have the problem of those unicelular structures from different individuals meeting, as a solution multiple mobile gametes must be releases to increase the chances without fecundating themselves, so two kinds of specialization is a logical resulte. All eukaryotes produce gametes and two distinct sexes evolved convergingly multiple times in different species.
For complex organisms assexual reproduction is possible but unlikely because it's a competitive desvantagem. For evolutionary pressure those species usually have either two sexes or are hermaphrodites.
More than two sexes never occurs because it's unnecessarily complex, doesn't bring additional advantages compared to two and increases the disadvantages like the proliferation of detrimental recessive genes.

As for the square cube law:
There is the problem of brain mass but like in every story about different intelligent species let's ignore that and assume they have comparable intelectual capacities.
Temperature regulation must take more effort for the big guy but simultaneously retaining heat must be harder for our small gal, so if their day/night cycles are similar she must have a faster heartbeat than him to produce more heat. The blood pressure and weight must mean he will feel tingling from lack of circulation much faster than her, won't be able to stay still or stand up for as long as she is theoretically capable of.
Obviously his consumption of food will be absurd for her standards, but compared to the consumption done by several members of her species with the combine body weight equal to his he should be eating less than them. The same is true to the air he breaths, let's hope his cell have a good ventilation system.

Kuvusha can't correctly assume he is male, she can just make wild guesses based on the visual and auditory similarities to gender signifiers from her species, as absurdly coincidental as they may be.
The square cube law is a problem for the existence of comparable giants in relation to us. The assumption here is that her specie is small, because it's already established the range of sizes for neumonos in relation to humans.
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No. 1058621 ID: e5709d

Pat yourself down, check your pulse, straighten your uniform, and
Well, first you should make sure the door opens.

"You're scared? You're scared?! You hit the jackpot! You landed on an entire world of tiny talking technologically-advanced aphids! Millions of civilians are going to worship you! I'm the one who needs to be freaked out, and not because you could smash this standard regulation bureaucratic nonsense glass window like a movie sugar wall. More of your species' adventurers will come, and when they do, we won't have enough firepower to hold back against any who want to enslave us and literally stuff us in their computers!
Which is why my first few questions must be about your combat and survival abilities
from way over here
behind these military-grade security doors
which is where I should be when encountering a live Tank-class unittank more like battlemech am I right."
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No. 1058623 ID: 6e7268

>>1058616
Checks out. This is a very big boy.

>>1058614
Did you seriously think from that document it was going to be anything else? Saw it from a mile away. Those other specimens are probably cameos too. Take it or leave it.

So yeah. This is probably going to break you further Kuvusha, but it's likely they aren't big, but your species is just very very small. Note this guy was marked down as small to medium sized. Also this definitely confirms you're on a blacksite of some corporate entity that has the capabilities to find and abduct sentient species from other worlds. It might even be possible this blacksite is owned by an offworld entity and they simply keep the knowledge of the outside universe away from your society!

This guy is probably more terrified than you right now after what happened to him. If you want to survive you're going to have to try to fake it until you make it.

If it makes you feel better, it doesn't feel you were put into this situation as a mistake. It seems too easy to have let in a spy or saboteur if that was true.
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No. 1058624 ID: fec07f

>>1058562
Okay it's big, really big, and that makes it scary buuut. Observe how it's behaving, it isn't a slavering monster trying to claw it's way to you, it's a person calling out for help. Focus on that, focus on the empathy, this is a person not a creature.

or it totally does want to eat you and is smart enough to lure you close first
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No. 1058625 ID: fec07f

>>1058616
Not sure why you keep invoking the square cube law in relation to intelligence. While there is of course a miniumum amount of neural tissue you need for intelligence that can easily be achieved by having much wrinklier brains. Think of how smart crows and keas are despite their tiny heads. Something the size of our protagonist could easily fit sophont level intelligence in a head that big.
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No. 1058627 ID: aeef7e

>>1058562
If this thing is on the smaller end of the scale... Clearly you need to leverage its obvious need for social contact i order to make it emotionally dependent on you so that you can use it to protect you from other potentially less friendly aliens.
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No. 1058637 ID: abe56f

Ya know some people would really be into this kind of situation, like sexually, in several different ways.
Think about how great it is that you'll probably never have to deal with anybody like that ever again.
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No. 1058638 ID: 6df3ac

Perhaps you should reconsider the stress ball and consider getting him one too
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No. 1058641 ID: 9073d3

>AAAAAAAAA
Welp. Well, time to collect yourself and start talking through the glass.

>Huge "small/medium"
That's interesting. Either the director specifically used alien standards of size, or your species and culture is self-awarely tiny, probably from size comparisons with your homeworld's flora and fauna.
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No. 1058644 ID: dee951

>>1058625

Not in relation to intelligence. Just as a general observation on their freaking size. Also, panicked minds often make leaps from topic to topic as they try to 'think fast', and observe everything that might be relevant, as it were.
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No. 1058646 ID: a8f755

Oh my god you are so small, that is adorable!

Ahem, momentary lack of professionalism aside. Calm yourself, Kuvusha, deep breaths, and look at the situation. That glass is thick, even for a creature relatively much larger than you, that's not possible to break. Hell, unless there's a hidden intercom, I'm surprised you can hear them. You are safe. Listen to me, despite how things look, you are safe.

Calm? Ok, now just- talk to them, anything. Introduce yourself. You're scared, they're scared, and you both know very little about this whole situation. You have common ground. So just, talk.
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No. 1058648 ID: 708905

Well turns out you're tiny and adorable, giant aliens trying to pick you up and/or pet you is definitely going to be a workplace hazard.
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No. 1058651 ID: 26f1ab

Have you ever seen anyone that freaked out or lonely? He's desperately asking his new captor to please not leave him alone. How long has he been alone now? He's at least as worried and scared as you are, probably more. Sit and talk with him for a bit, and if he isn't hostile or aggressive maybe even offer a small hug, if only to build trust. He was listed as non dangerous right?
Also you're in charge of him it looks like, you probably need to make sure he's actually okay and getting enough food and not slowly going crazy from loneliness or boredom.
Plus let's be honest, you could probably use a hug right now yourself.
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No. 1058657 ID: 2a82d3

If you're scared, keep in mind he's trapped in this part of the facility until the higher ups clear him. Sound familiar? How would you want them to behave in front of you? Do that.
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No. 1058658 ID: 6bf47c

>>1058623
I’m very slow on the uptake, but you’re right. I just didn’t put it together. Also Kuvu, you are so tiny!
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No. 1058660 ID: 6dcf5b

So what do we think the other ones are, from the clues, then?
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No. 1058662 ID: 6e7268

>>1058660
One of them requires cold temperatures to thrive and has multiple ears.
CN0129-003 sounds like an Avali, but the tail locomotion throws me off.
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No. 1058666 ID: c28082

>>1058562

Oh god it can talk!

... wait, if it can talk, what's it doing here??
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No. 1058667 ID: 6e7268

>>1058666
They all seem to be sapient beings.

I think the moral high ground at this facility is non-existent.
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No. 1058668 ID: 34713f

Personally, given the names of the species are written completely differently, I think there's still a chance that the descriptive and visual similarities are a trap on Slinko's part, to trick us into making bad assumptions. Even if they aren't, Kuvusha doesn't know about them, and shouldn't make assumptions anyway. In any case, let's quiet down with the meta-discussion now.
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No. 1058697 ID: 5a935b

>... wait, if it can talk, what's it doing here??
In this facility in general? Not sure, but probably to hide the alien presence from the general public.
In this wing in particular? Well, as the director says, physical and mental trauma. This is an unqualified "medical" wing. Not much to fear for the aliens here, but what happens after they're healed might be another story.
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No. 1058703 ID: 6bf47c

Wait, maybe Kuvu isn’t tiny at all. Maybe this person is just very big. They can get pretty huge from what I’ve seen.
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No. 1058705 ID: dee951

>>1058703

Well, unless you're speaking in multiples of planck length, their meters might not be our meters, so... hmmm. Has there been 'a creature that used it's small size to help in hiding from predators' in their recent evolutionary history?
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No. 1058706 ID: dee951

>>1058705

And by their I mean the sapient species of their planet. Also, were there other likely sapients that got out competed and died off at some point? What did they look like?
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No. 1058709 ID: 708905

>>1058703
while Neumono are typically depicted as having a rather large size variance that's usually more like 1-3 meters tall while this guy would have to be closer to 10 meters tall in order for Kuvu to be human scale
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No. 1058715 ID: 675b2a

They can talk? Their first words weren't hostile, they seem like they've really suffered from the isolation. Try to talk to this giant lagomorph.
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No. 1058717 ID: ad2fd0

Talk about your situation
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No. 1058725 ID: 02d159

https://questden.org/kusaba/questdis/res/139280.html This exists now if you would like.
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No. 1058837 ID: c95892

Once you start talking, this is an important question: "What are some of your basic physiological needs that aren't getting properly met, and what can I do to help meet them?"
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No. 1058860 ID: aa23a8
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1058860

>Triangle. Triangles are the most dangerous and aggressive shape.
what

>I KNEW these guys looked very mouse-like!
I don’t understand

>Contemplate how his claws are the length of your head.
my head is spinning

>think about how nice it must be to be cuddled like a plushie
I can’t think straight

>I’ll be honest, I’m getting sick of seeing these guys!
everything’s going through my head at once, I can’t

>You landed on an entire world of tiny talking technologically-advanced aphids!
I can’t focus

>While there is of course a minimum amount of neural tissue you need for intelligence that can easily be achieved by having much wrinklier brains.
I don’t even know where some of these are coming from, I

>Ya know some people would really be into this kind of situation
it’s too much, I

>CN0129-003 sounds like an Avali, but the tail locomotion throws me off.
I can’t

I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t I can’t

I can’t ... I ...

I ...

...

...
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No. 1058861 ID: aa23a8
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1058861

...

>take a deeeeeep breath... maybe five of those
>Calm yourself, Kuvusha, deep breaths
>Close your eyes. Breathe in. Count to the smallest two-digit number. Breathe out.

...

I’m lying on the floor. I don’t ... I didn’t even notice it happening. ... Did I black out?

... My cheeks are wet ...

>How the fuck is this considered Small?!
>If this thing is on the smaller end of the scale...
>The notes said this is a "small" one, right? That makes future prospects exciting!
I ... can’t think about that right now.

>Look, this is a being that CLEARLY either evolved or was designed or modified to mimic the sort of thing you are.
He ... it ... looks familiar. I don’t know if I can rely on that ...

>He's clearly as scared as you are
>Note: subject displays fear of isolation.
>It's trapped. It can't get out.
>it has clearly indicated distress!
I’m in distress. I can’t ...

... The alien got off of his ... off of its bed ... and is crouched down by the glass. As close to me as possible. One of his hands is flat against the barrier, like he wants to reach out for me.

... And he’s staring at me. If ... if his expressions are anything like mine ... he was scared before, but now he’s ...

... Is he worried about me?

“... Are you okay? I-I don’t know if you can understand me ... I-I’m sorry if I scared you ...”

He’s worried about me.

We locked him in a cage and he’s worried about me.

“I-I just don’t want to be ... alone again ...”

I have to at least talk to him.
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No. 1058863 ID: aa23a8
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1058863

I take one more deep breath and stand back up. I’m still afraid, but I ... think I got something out of my system. I hope.

>there's a lot of glass between you two
>He can't do anything to you through a glass wall.
>If there were any way it could break or damage the glass, it would have done so already.
I have to assume that’s true. I can’t worry about it otherwise.

>Your job is to interact with him so you have to interact with him
>So swallow your fear. Introduce yourself.
>Just talk to him. Would you want to be locked up in a room like that with nobody to talk to?
I walk back up to the glass. If I act like I’m confident I might actually be a little bit confident. Right? That’s how I get through job interviews...

I can see his eyes widen a little bit. I try as hard as I can to not think about how big they are. He’s ... a person. If I think about him as a person, I might ... I think I can keep myself together.

“I’m ... okay. I think. I’m not going to leave.”

“... y-you can understand me?” He’s surprised. So am I, honestly.

“I’m not really sure how, but yes.”

“Please, I ... I-I haven’t had anyone to talk to since ... I mean ... w-who are you? What are you? Where are we? What’s ...” For a second I’m worried he’s going to be the one to panic now, but he takes a deep breath. Like a person would. What even is this situation.

“Um ... one thing at a time. I’m Kuvusha. You’re ... ?”

“Orro.” He has a name, even. Again, like a person would. I just have to focus on that.

“Well, Orro.” I can’t quite pronounce it the same way he does. “I’m a tridenik, but ... I’m guessing that doesn’t mean anything to you.”

“Not really ...”

“From my perspective you’re some kind of alien. I think. Which I guess means from your perspective I’m some kind of alien.”

“I-I ... I guess?” He seems a little confused. I’m not completely sure why I said that.

“It’s ... um, it’s not important. Um. Anyway. We’re in ... sort of a facility. I guess. I —”

I almost start telling Orro about how I don’t really know where I am or what I’m doing, and how I think I’m here by mistake, but I catch myself. I really don’t need to tell him any of that. I have no idea how I would handle him panicking like I did.

“— um, I’m supposed to study you.”

“Study ... ?” He seems like he’s processing that for a bit, and doesn’t say anything else in response for a while.

This is probably as good of a time as any to think about what else I want to tell him, and what I want to ask him. I don’t know how long the adrenaline will last ...
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No. 1058864 ID: 99f29a

Ask him if he thinks Pit and Qiurill could or should fuck. Saying something completely incongruous and out of the blue to trick someone's brain into processing that instead of current stress is a proven technique to snap someone out of spiraling.
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No. 1058866 ID: a7a180

It's like getting to know each other, but I write things on a clipboard sometimes. I'm... new here, so while I don't know much about my bosses I can assure you that my intentions are friendly.

Now that you've both calmed down, you should take the plunge and enter the cell to shake hands with Orro. This job is very sink or swim, and you're going to have to deal with your subjects without a glass pane between you eventually. It's like diving into a pool, only the pool is full of soft fuzzy fur!
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No. 1058872 ID: e770db

> I’m not completely sure why I said that.

You said that for your own benefit. You're still processing this.

A reasonable start. No need to dump what you are worried about on him while he's having his own panic attack. You are in a much better situation than him, all things considered.

No need to talk about things you don't understand. If you don't know anything about a topic, don't bother mentioning it. Honestly, you might have given him all the information you reasonably can at the moment. Answer his questions as he asks to the best of your ability. Keep answers about things you don't know short. Maybe ask him questions about himself and how he got here. It'll give you more information about what this facility is doing and give some insight into his perception of things.

I think you should work your way up physical interaction, even if that may be left for a later session. Can you see a way to enter Orro's room? Also, is there maybe a way to open the entire glass wall, as well as the garage door so that they might join you closer to your quarters? It might be useful later.

Also, for later, note down something to the tune of: "Subject responded with surprise upon entering the observation room, followed by panic at my initial reaction to meeting them. Subject desperately requested my company. Subject reacted with empathy directed towards me."

Also also seriously consider that plushie thing. It would be adorable.
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No. 1058874 ID: 5d9787

We are not going to share too many insecurities or lack of knowledge. If any difficult topic comes up excuse yourself saying that you are not sure how much you are authorized to tell him.

To explain your dramatic reaction share that you just got here and wasn't informed he was so big.
Also mention that you are locked here for six months minimum with accommodation not too dissimilar to his, so even though your previous panic may suggest otherwise you don't have the option to run away.

You have many questions about who and what Orro is and I'm sure you are allowed to clarify some of his doubts, but before that you need to know if there is anything essential for his accommodation lacking. If he needs something urgently you will make a request and hopefully it will be approved and arrive by tomorrow.
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No. 1058875 ID: 708905

>>1058863
Find out if he remembers how he got here
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No. 1058877 ID: fb2164

Quick! While you're having a Mental Breakdown.

What does "Lil Cal" mean to you? Any horrifyingly (rad) creepy dolls in your wrinklespace?

>>1058875
Also this.

And do consider becoming a plushie, even.

Probably cozy as hell...
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No. 1058878 ID: bc24cb

>>1058863
Get those thoughts of the alien picking you up and handling you like a toy out of your mind.

Clearly neither of you know how to open their cage, so that's impossible. All you have left is to talk, so talk.

Did the instructions come with any questions you're meant to be asking?
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No. 1058879 ID: 6df3ac

Maybe ask him what he does for a living? You may be able to bond about both having a job, work am I right? Plus it may give some insight into both him as an individual and his species. Who knows, talking about how work sucks could be therapeutic!
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No. 1058886 ID: e76f93

>>1058879
This is a good idea! Plus, talking about jobs is a good way to break the ice. Let’s get to know Orro a bit more. But let’s play ball too, if he asks any questions about you be sure to answer them. So long as you are comfortable doing so. But he just seems to want company and conversation, so I can’t imagine he will ask anything too personal. Also yeah, he’s a person. It’s likely all the subjects here are. Remember that for the future.
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No. 1058887 ID: 34713f

"Sorry, I'm new, I was just... your file said your species was on the small side! It's... It's just a lot to take in, okay? This is real..."

"I don't have an audio recorder with me, so I shouldn't go too in-depth for our first meeting... But aside from the whole 'social isolation' issue, are you doing alright in here? Any other needs not being met?" Remember your notes. "I uh, I just got my hands on your file today. It's pretty brief, but it mentioned you refused food and water for 13 days? Which isn't great for most creatures, but I assume would be especially bad if its claims about your species having a 'high caloric intake' are true. Were you just wary of anything they were offering you, or was there something else wrong with it?"
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No. 1058890 ID: 273c18

>>1058863
Ask him what he remembers about the events that led to him being here.
Ask him what he eats and drinks. Does he need any kind of additional furniture to feel more comfortable? What were his living arrangements at home?
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No. 1058894 ID: 2aa5f0

well from what I got from the "SOP" it sounds like for some reason people get brought her for reasons we've yet to understand (I mean you sure as hell don't know so technically not a lie) and when found they are brought here both for the protection of your people and the protection of the individual who showed up here. From there it is the job of this department to study these individuals and try and figure out how they can be intergraded and if do so is safe for all parties. I mean kind of hard to have someone hang around people if something about them cause the others to suffer from a fatal allergic reaction to some mundane part of their body like fur or something or to find out that they have the allergic reaction to others.

Now, I guess we should start from the beginning, Ask him if he knows how he came to be here. As in how did he go from his home to being brought to this facility?
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No. 1058896 ID: 9a2966

Remember the Vakolibol notes indicate that he's been a bit out of it since arrival (a common side effect of the translation thing?). The notes also indicate he's on about a 60-day timer before he gets A LOT out of it, straight up depressed. Figuring out how to mitigate or prevent that is probably part of your primary task, and you should - for his benefit and yours - try to work on that.

These people might have some sort of extraordinary sensory power to be able to detect one another from far away - so perhaps they're a very social species and it's just the isolation alone is what's actively harmful to them?

>Hold a conversation - but first, provide a disclaimer
To preface things - in addition to the study thing he can probably think of you as his current liaison with this place. Having been brought in recently for the job you only have a very basic understanding of the circumstances of... most things.

He said 'not to be left alone - again', was it? You're not sure what the initial events of his arrival were, but you don't think the intent was to leave him alone for long,so you'll just have to apologize - there's been... a staffing issue? You should be by regularly from here on though!

>What to tell
To be clear, WHY and HOW he's arrived here is beyond you atm - it may be beyond your paygrade or it may be you can find out and be permitted to inform him, but this is literally your first day and he's not even the only... person of curious nature you're supposed to check in on either.

Explain that the main purpose of your studying him is to aid in his - and others' - recovery from, you suspect, whatever phenomenon or effect brought him here. You do know he's not the only Vakolibol - sorry, that's what you call his species - in this facility. The, um, program that is running this show wants to ensure they're not dangerous, and ideally also wants to make friends, before moving on to... whatever will come next. You'll probably find out what that is, together. May end up influencing it, even.

>What to ask
How long has he been up and active? How long until he started feeling isolated? Has he been fed? Is he feeling off or unusual compared to what he'd consider normal given the extraordinary circumstances he's in? What did he used to do before ending up here? You've been... a bit of this and a bit of that, in your time. He ever consider a job change, if one's offered? (Maybe you could use a friendly giant assistant wrangling the other aliens...)

Oh right - you have the awesome power of request forms. Is there anything he feels like he needs? You might look into getting it for him.
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No. 1058901 ID: dee951

It is time to think about this rationally. This being is no threat to you. That glass is obviously either thicker than it seems, or not normal glass, or both, so it has no way of harming you. Further, it importantly has no intent to harm you. Relax. Talk. Just mention whatever is on your mind. Ask it questions. Encourage it to ask you questions, and answer it! As far as the massive size thing, you'll totally be able to figure out LOADS of information about what is probably going on based ONLY on what you know and what you've seen so far, once you can write stuff down and take some time to ponder it in the other room. But now is NOT the time for that yet. Get some basics across, for both it and you, you know? Name, species name, gender, social status, recent events, needs, pressing concerns and the like! Politely ask it to sit or lie down a little aways from the glass, and to try to not show it's teeth or claws overly much, and to look slightly away from you, to help minimize your panic reaction.
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No. 1058920 ID: f3c38f

D'AWW, hang in there, you two! Be strong, you can do it! *manly tear*[spoiler]

>>1058866
I agree with the first part:
>It's like getting to know each other, but I write things on a clipboard sometimes. I'm... new here, so while I don't know much about my bosses I can assure you that my intentions are friendly.

The second part, about, "Time to enter the cell!" seems a bit hasty. I think it SHOULD happen eventually, but I don't know if Kuvusha is stable enough for that yet. (Instructions: ) Until you feels like you can mentally manage that, or even THINK about it, focus on absorbing the fact he's a person. He can speak, you can understand him, it SEEMS like your facial expressions and inflections and mannerisms all translate. He's a person, same as you, and seems like a GOOD person to boot, just really big.

I agree that we should avoid (yet) revealing how little we know - for both our sakes. [spoiler]While I still suspect they knowingly threw a normie into the deep end and are having a giggle, Kushava seems resistant to the idea, and it's probably safer not to COUNT on that being what's up.

>>1058874
>If any difficult topic comes up excuse yourself saying that you are not sure how much you are authorized to tell him.
This is a good diverting tactic. Do try to tell him what you can when you can, so you're not a complete black box.

Questions for him, after your own brief explanation.
1. Do you have any immediate needs that need addressed before we continue the discussion?
2. What do you remember about how you got here?
3. And how long have you been here? The documentation doesn't say.
4. In general, what needs do you have that are not currently addressed? Furniture, books, puzzles or something? I'll come by to talk with you periodically if you'd like, even in addition to what's required by the job.

That might be enough for now, but later conversations (or this one, if he really doesn't want to end the conversation) could talk about where he comes from, what he did, what he likes. You could say some of that, too - redacting parts that reveal your inexperience.

If you're still having trouble dealing with his presence,
>>1058901
>Politely ask it to sit or lie down a little aways from the glass, and to try to not show it's teeth or claws overly much, and to look slightly away from you, to help minimize your panic reaction.
these seem like good ideas.

Haha, this update seems to be generating unusually long suggestions.
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No. 1058922 ID: a8f755

Ok, study- can have some connotations of- invasiveness. Clarify. Tell Orro you mean, more- watching, talking to, interacting with- try to understand, that sort of thing. It's not an issue if you flub some of it, just apologise and stay you were kind of dropped in the deep end, it'll help build rapport, and well- it'll be difficult to hide being in over your head after your breakdown. He's in need of a friend, so present yourself as someone who's capable of being one, you're both capable of empathising with each other after all.

That out of the way, questions: The basics for now. What does he remember about how he got here? What does he eat or drink? After that, social questions probably, build rapport.

Also, an observation: I don't think you need to worry about how much these subjects will eat. Look at his uniform, it's in the same style as yours. This facility must have a lot of resources and fabrication capabilities if it's capable of making a uniform for a person that size.
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No. 1058931 ID: e770db

>>1058878

No, to all of these things.
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No. 1058940 ID: f69af6

Wait... Ask him if you are the first erson he can understand.

If so... did the people in charge know? Is this why they sent you here?

We should also ask him what he is and where he is from, obviously.
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No. 1058943 ID: e76f93

>>1058940
Also a good question to ask. There is also the possibility they have been ignoring him until they got someone specifically with people skills. Ask him how long he’s been alone, and tell him you work here so he can have somebody to talk to from now on.
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No. 1058944 ID: dee951

Say. Uh. Has Kuvusha Istsadaiho heard voices, uh all their life? Often giving good suggestions, but not always? Not just... one singular internal 'voiced' mental monologue? Varying 'speech' patterns, as it were?
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No. 1058955 ID: 6e7268

>>1058944
Her being here wasnt a mistake, I'm telling you.
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No. 1058969 ID: e5709d

Start by asking about the strengths of his species. The things that they are both known for, and take pride in. Do not ask about other species directly. You'll learn more about their preconceptions if you let them gush out their personal feelings and then cross-reference with the other subjects.

Then ask about social needs. Does his species have a dependency on numbers, and can it be with any other species? You should consider allowing him to interact with the other aliens. Get an impression of whether they are supposed to know each other, see if the worlds they come from are all connected, probably not connected, or alternates.
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No. 1058983 ID: d99a97

I’ve been calling you Kuvu this whole time, but is that ok with you? Your full name is kinda tricky to remember, but I’ll make a effort to if you don’t want me calling you Kuvu. I just think Kuvu is cuter.
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No. 1058988 ID: 15a025

Think of it as, some kind of foreign exchange program. You've been assigned to learn about the other's life and skills. What their culture is like.
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No. 1059077 ID: 2fe8b5

Huh. Is he actually speaking your language, or are you just hearing it that way? As he talks, look at his mouth - do his lip movements match the words he's saying?
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No. 1059078 ID: 708905

>>1059077
Good point if you can somehow understand aliens without a translator it would explain why you were hired despite your apparent lack of qualifications.

Your not expendable you're just psychic and didn't know it
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No. 1059090 ID: f57349

Subject 1 is responsive and cooperative - write that down.
Notes mentioned caloric requirements and budgeting. Ask how much food Orro wants, and of what types. Might need to define common units of measurement first. Water, too, along with anything else it'd make sense to requisition. Maybe a few 40' shipping containers full of tree trunks, rope, and plastic sheeting as "nesting material."
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No. 1059132 ID: fa3034

Let's ask some of the essentials. Like if they have enough food and water.
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No. 1059206 ID: aa23a8
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1059206

>do consider becoming a plushie
>seriously consider that plushie thing
>It's like diving into a pool, only the pool is full of soft fuzzy fur!
Why do I keep thinking about this? No.

>you should take the plunge and enter the cell to shake hands with Orro
>I think you should work your way up physical interaction
I’m not doing that. I ... even if I don’t think he wants to hurt me, I only met him a few minutes ago. I have no idea if I can trust him enough for that, and if I’m wrong, I’m ... probably not getting back out of the cell.

>Get those thoughts of the alien picking you up and handling you like a toy out of your mind.
That’s terrifying to contemplate.

>Can you see a way to enter Orro's room?
>Clearly neither of you know how to open their cage
There’s a badge reader next to it. I’m guessing that’s what it’s for.

>it sounds like for some reason people get brought here for reasons we've yet to understand
Yes, we’re apparently abducting aliens or something. That’s another thing I don’t want to think about ... but I’m guessing I can’t really avoid that one as easily.

>The notes also indicate he's on about a 60-day timer before he gets A LOT out of it, straight up depressed.
I’m not bringing that up to him, for obvious reasons, but I’ll keep it in the back of my mind.

>These people might have some sort of extraordinary sensory power to be able to detect one another from far away
There was something like that in the subject file.

... Orro looks at me like he’s expecting me to say something. Oops.
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No. 1059207 ID: aa23a8
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1059207

“K-Kuvusha?” He has an easier time saying my name than I do his, apparently.

>To explain your dramatic reaction share that you just got here
... I guess it’s probably safe to reveal some of my situation.

“... Um, sorry. I’m ... very new to this job.”

>Politely ask it to sit or lie down a little aways from the glass, and to try to not show it's teeth or claws overly much
... That’s not a bad idea. I pause, thinking of how I want to phrase it. I know he asked if I was scared a moment ago, but at least for the sake of keeping him calm I ... probably shouldn’t openly say he’s intimidating.

“... Can you, um ... I promise I’m not going to collapse like that again. You don’t need to be right up against the glass ...” I think that’s indirect enough ...

“... O-oh, um, sorry.” He backs up a little bit, though he’s still pretty close.

“It’s alright, Orro. Now —”

>Explain that the main purpose of your studying him is to aid in his - and others' - recovery from, you suspect, whatever phenomenon or effect brought him here
>Tell Orro you mean, more- watching, talking to, interacting with- try to understand, that sort of thing.
“— to try to phrase it better ... I guess I could say that my job is to interact with you. Like getting to know each other, but I write things down sometimes. And hopefully help you recover from ...” I pause again. I don’t actually know what he went through. I don’t think calling it “translation” is going to help either of us, either.

“... f-from?”

>Find out if he remembers how he got here
>Ask him what he remembers about the events that led to him being here.
“... What do you remember about how you got here?”

He doesn’t immediately respond, and looks away from me for a bit.

“... I-I ...”

There’s a long pause.

“... I-I’d ...” His voice is shaking a bit.

... This may not be a good question to start with. I give him an out.

“If you don’t want to talk about it right now, you don’t have to.”

“That’s ... y-yeah ...”

I’ll have to come back to it, I guess ...

>Name, species name, gender, social status, recent events, needs, pressing concerns and the like!
I know his name already, at least.

“So, Orro ... what kind of, um ... what are you, exactly? They gave me a file on you but it was ... lacking.”

“O-oh! I’m, um, a numono.” Unsurprisingly, I’ve never heard that word. “A male one. We, um ...”

He pauses, presumably thinking. ... I guess I’d have a hard time coming up with an answer if an alien put me on the spot and asked me to explain what a tridenik is. I was right about him being male, at least.

“... w-well, um, the other species we know of say we eat a lot and we’re kind of clumsy. And we’re, um ... t-tough. On average. I-I don’t think I’m very tough.” There’s another pause. “Oh! And we have, um, ‘empathy,’ that lets us sense each other from a distance, and read our emotions a little bit. A-and we live in ... ‘hives’ ...”

He trails off a little. He seems to be using some words in a weird way ... I’m not completely sure how we’re able to understand each other, but maybe it has something to do with that?

>Is he actually speaking your language, or are you just hearing it that way?
He's speaking my language. Somehow.

I’m about to ask another question when he talks again.

“... I-I’m not going to get to go back home, am I?”

“I ...” I think he’s right, but I don’t think I want to tell him that. “I don’t know, Orro.”

He breaks eye contact and turns to one side, staring at nothing in particular. For a good minute or so, he doesn’t say anything, looking positively forlorn. I’m just about to try to move to another topic when he starts talking again.

Numono live in hives. T-they’re sort of like ... a family or a tribe or something, but ... m-more ... ? It’s ... hard to explain to other species. There’s this sense of ... belonging coming from everyone around you, and it’s always there. M-my hive is called Daystar ... t-there aren’t that many of us, but we’re doing pretty well. We do, um ... a-accounting, and that kind of thing, for bigger hives that don’t want to spend that much time on it ...” He pauses again, and sighs.

“... This is the longest I’ve ever been away from them. I-in my entire life. I-I don’t know how many days it’s been, but even just the ones I remember ...” His voice is weaker as he trails off.

“I-I ... I don’t know how to deal with being alone, Kuvusha ...”

... What can I possibly say to comfort him?
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No. 1059214 ID: d8dbcd

Well for one, we don’t know for sure he’s never going home. Unlikely yes, but I’ve always been optimistic. As for comforting him, get his mind off his homesickness for now. Bring up your favourite movie, book, play etc, then ask him about his. Ask what kinds of things Neumono do for fun so you can compare. You might have something in common, and that will calm his nerves a little.
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No. 1059215 ID: a7a180

You're not alone, starting today. Together we'll find out where you belong.
Write down all words used in unusual ways. Establish trust by performing exercises where you fall backwards and let him catch you.
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No. 1059216 ID: 729312

Sounds like losing their sense of belonging may be a reason they get depressed over time. Weird the species research note didn’t point to this obvious possibility. Maybe the other Neumono were less helpfully informative.

>cold comfort
... you could mention that your files indicated there were other Neumono somewhere in the facility. You do not know if any of them are Daystar ones, nor their current status, but you could ask around. That should give him something to think about and wait for.

You could also mention that for whatever reason, there is... an injunction against keeping numono together. Whether that is a justified precaution or base paranoia on the part of the facility, you don’t know. But whatever he can tell you about this empathy ability might help you get that injunction lifted.

Would being near any other Numono help, or does it have to be one from the same, er, family group?

And is there anything else he knows that could be done to alleviate his sense of isolation? You’ll be here, but you don’t know to what degree you can even begin to substitute. Is there any way to maintain or reinforce the, er, emphatic bond, somewhere in his people’s knowledge, despite being isolated from his hive?

If he has any ideas, you will try to help. It begins with him, though. Your starting point on how to help is whatever he tells you, at least until you can review whatever data has been collected from the other numoni. Numonae?
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No. 1059217 ID: 273c18

Tell him you will recommend Neumono be housed in hive groups.
Also take notes of all the stuff that was missing from the report, like the correct species name, the missing hive terminology, and details about empathy.

Ask more about empathy, how far away can he sense other neumono? Also ask how he spells his name, and the species name as well. Can he quantify how tough his species is?
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No. 1059219 ID: 12b116

Offer to let him hold you
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No. 1059221 ID: e770db

Physical interaction is a category of interaction and so is an eventuality. Plus hugs could help you and the subjects out in feeling comfortable. Work your way up towards feeling okay about being in physical contact with the subjects. That does not mean you need to start immediately.

Looking for other neumono in the facility to provide some company for Orro is not a bad idea but I imagine the organization isn't going to go for it. Doesn't hurt to ask. Also, make sure neumono of separate hives won't just hate being in proximity with each other.

Barring other neumono, it is possible the other subjects may be okay to let into the main room so they can offer each other company. Maybe we need to go and find an appropriate playmate for Orro. Notes mentioned 002 being easy to work with. Maybe you could meet and convince them to help.
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No. 1059224 ID: dee951

So if HE has empathy powers, that means that weird mind powers are possible. Maybe YOU have some sorts of mental powers and that's why you're in this position?? That kind of thing would be a massive asset for this sort of job! You should spend some time meditating on the topic when you get back to your room. Maybe get out a paper and try and do some automatic writing, try and open yourself up to these weird thoughts you seem to be having without rejecting them out of hand, and do so while in a safe and controlled environment, and see what happens!
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No. 1059231 ID: fa3034

>>1059207
Well.
The Truth. He isn't alone here. You may not be familiar with hives, but you are still company. Hopefully, if things go well, you'll be visiting regularly. You two can get to know each other more. If he's okay with that.
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No. 1059232 ID: f3c38f

Possible response is that if there's any way you can help, you'll try.

You MAY tell him that you're stuck here for at least half a year, too. This may be more or less impactful depending on how much you expect to miss people outside. It also probably doesn't sufficiently compare to someone with empathy - but it might be a start.

>>1059216
These are pretty good.
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No. 1059242 ID: 2fe8b5

I'm alone too. I know it's not the same situation, but this is the first time I've ever had to go an extended time without seeing any of my species as well. We'll figure it out together.
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No. 1059250 ID: 5d9787

There isn't much you can do to get him the company he desire, and the things you can attempt are likely to be denied because it's already written policy.
Maybe ask him the specifics this loneliness and what he know that could be done to soft it's effects.
If non-numono company help the only one we can offer with confidence is your own. You can come here after finishing checking the other subjects and the paperwork to spend time with Orro. If even poor company help you could bring a desk and try to do the paperwork next to him.

Decide if you will want to explore your plushy fetish or not. Revealing that you are weirdly aroused by him might help making him feel desired and less lonely.
I just realize their color schemes are the same as Dust and Fidget. Is that the reason for the plushy thing?

If we are not gonna question his general living condition can we at least address his refusal to eat? That sound important.

He mentioned having contact with other aliens so we can assume his culture is advance enough to offer a good education for someone who becomes an accouter. Not that you need to assume, you can ask if that is the case.
Request that he tell you whatever he can remember about his classes. We can probable explore this subjects for days but for starters we are interested in biology. What organs does he have? How do they work? What's his ecosystem like? What can he tell about other lifeforms from his planet? Does he know similar information about alien lifeforms? Do your best to write everything he is willing to share.
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No. 1059269 ID: dee951

So like... do groups of you all ever gain crazy superpowers or behave weird, anything that might cause some sort of horrible misunderstanding that could be the cause of the injunction thing?? Something which I could describe in a way to put the minds of the powers that be here at ease?
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No. 1059282 ID: e5709d

"Well, that makes two of us. You aren't the only research subject in this facility... but as of right now, I'm your only researcher.
They knew you could have freaky mind control powers to go with that 'empathy' of yours, so I'm on a deathswitch; I die, and the facility goes into permanent quarantine.
So, uh... don't let me die, tough guy. Please."
*Pause*
"Tell me more about empathy. Does it work on every other neumono, or only the ones in your hive? How well does it work on other species? What kind of predators or natural disasters did your ancestors have that pushed your species to develop psychic powers just to elicit strong bonds?"
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No. 1059284 ID: 2aa5f0

ok assuming he isn't lying you just found out that his kind of VERY social and he's been more or less alone for DAYS! Hmm, for this guys mental well being I think we're going to have to figure out some way to give him some sort of daily social interaction. However the only things I could think of is maybe seeing if another subject would be interested (and our bosses would allow it) to more or less bunk with this guy... assuming we could find one that is willing and were sure that doing so would help both of them. Or move your bedroom to in here just to keep the guy company.

neither option is probably ideal but it's clear you need to find something to help this guy... speaking of which, could you request items for the aliens and not just yourself? The guy seems to need social interaction more than anything but I'm noticing his room is pretty bare. A book or something at the bare minimum might help at least distract him for a bit while we figure out how to help.
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No. 1059293 ID: 6df3ac

Put your hand up against the glass, so he can put his hand up against the glass too and you can have a moment. Try not to think about how his oven mitt hands are so much bigger.
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No. 1059312 ID: 34713f

I don't have any advice on how to calm him down, but once you do, focus on getting questions about base necessities out of the way, including "do I need to do something to get you food and water" and "your file says you refused food and water for 13 days, which sounds not great for most people and especially bad for your kind; why?" All other questions can wait for future meetings with him.
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No. 1059314 ID: a8f755

I- wouldn't mention that there's other neumono in the facility, not yet. It'd backfire emotionally if they turned out to not be part of his hive. Request info about the other neumono then decide whether to divulge that, as we don't know if they're all neumono from different hives, or all daystar but separated out of some misguided security concern.

Still, this guy needs a friend, you can be that friend to at least help with his loneliness.
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No. 1059315 ID: c28082

>>1059207

Well, tell the big guy that maybe now he doesn't have to BE alone. It's not the same, but ... you're both here, you're both not sure what's going on, so maybe you can get through this together.

Because maybe Orro needs to hear that.
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No. 1059316 ID: 99f29a

Give him something else to focus on. The alone thing isn't really solvable short-term, but you can at least add enrichment so it isn't occupying so much of his brain. Ask about desired games and entertainment and so on.
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No. 1059482 ID: aa23a8
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>Would being near any other Numono help, or does it have to be one from the same, er, family group?
The way he described it, I don’t think I really need to ask to know the answer ... plus, I can’t say I really even want to when he’s obviously struggling with the topic.

>You could also mention that for whatever reason, there is... an injunction against keeping numono together.
This is one of the only things the document was especially clear on. I’m guessing I have no ability whatsoever to change that policy. Telling Orro that there are other numono but he’s banned from seeing any of them feels like kicking him when he’s down ...

>Put your hand up against the glass, so he can put his hand up against the glass too and you can have a moment. Try not to think about how his oven mitt hands are so much bigger.
I get that some part of me is thinking this might be touching, but ... his “oven mitt hand” is bigger than my, uh ... all of me. I feel like that’s crossing a line from “heartwarming” to ”existential terror”.

>Establish trust by performing exercises where you fall backwards and let him catch you.
>Offer to let him hold you
No, that’s — the same problem. When I let myself think about how big he is, I start feeling that creeping dread again that makes me want to bolt out of the room or just collapse on the floor. I need to ... at least get through this conversation before I let myself fall apart again.

>Physical interaction is a category of interaction and so is an eventuality. Plus hugs could help you and the subjects out in feeling comfortable. Work your way up towards feeling okay about being in physical contact with the subjects.
>it is possible the other subjects may be okay to let into the main room so they can offer each other company
... If ... I’m going to be stuck in here for six months with Orro and whoever the other subjects are, I ... I guess I’m probably going to have to get over it. Somehow.

But ... right now, it’s ... “Hi, giant, emotionally unstable alien who I have known for less than an hour! I’m going to willingly remove the physical barrier between us and give up the only real piece of leverage I have in this situation! Please don’t accidentally crush me or take me as a hostage or literally just snap me in half because you’re absolutely big enough” —

No, okay, no, no. This isn’t a good line of thinking at all. He’s big but he’s also a person. I just ... have to keep reminding myself of that.

>If even poor company help you could bring a desk and try to do the paperwork next to him.
That — might work, actually. I should probably get through checking on my other assigned subjects before that, though. I hope the others are handling things a little better ... Orro was the only one with a note saying he specifically needed to be checked on, at least.

>Or move your bedroom to in here just to keep the guy company
That’s definitely going too far.

>You MAY tell him that you're stuck here for at least half a year, too. This may be more or less impactful depending on how much you expect to miss people outside.
No, see, that’s another thing I’m trying not to think about right now.

>You're not alone, starting today.
>You may not be familiar with hives, but you are still company.
>We'll figure it out together.
This is ... the best thing I can come up with. I break the silence.
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No. 1059483 ID: aa23a8
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“Orro...” He’d turned away from me, presumably lost in his own thoughts, but he turns back. I’m still trying not to think too hard about him having to look down at me.

“I know it’s not much, and I know I’m not a numono, but ... for whatever it’s worth, I’m here for the foreseeable future. You won’t be completely alone.”

“... T-thank you, Kuvusha.” He still looks sad, but I think he does mean it.

>focus on getting questions about base necessities out of the way
>you can at least add enrichment so it isn't occupying so much of his brain
Maybe I can steer things in a more positive direction.

>could you request items for the aliens and not just yourself?
I ... guess Ms. Ontinaz didn’t really clarify that. I’m a little more willing to be optimistic about it, though. If I present it to Orro as more of a possibility than a guarantee, it might not be that much of a disappointment for him if I can’t get him a board game or something ... especially as compared to mentioning there are others of his kind around he’s not allowed to see.

“... So, um. To try to change the topic a little bit ...”

He sighs and visibly relaxes. It looks like I wasn’t the only one feeling a little on edge.

“They didn’t really explain the details of how you’d be housed to me ahead of time. Do you, um ... have food and water?”

“I-I do. Um, sort of. B-behind this ... partition thing, t-there’s a shower that I’ve been getting water out of, and there’s an, um ...” He points to a spot on the ceiling. “A ... p-panel or something? I-It slides open and a tray comes down with ... something edible, anyway. I-I don’t know what kind of meat it is, but it’s ...” His face seems to light up a little. “Y-you work here, right, Kuvusha? C-can you ask whoever’s in charge if I can get something better to eat? A-and maybe a better way to get water? L-like bottles or something ... I-I feel like an animal the way I’m doing it right now ...”

“I can put in a request, at least!” It’s good to know he’s not starving. “While we’re on the subject, um, is there anything else you want me to ask about, Orro? This room is ... pretty empty.”
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No. 1059484 ID: aa23a8
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1059484

“W-well ... i-it would be nice if I could have a blanket or two, and ... w-when I’m ... um, when I was by myself back at home I’d usually read, but ... I-I’m not sure if you’d have any books that I could actually ... um ...”

He has a point about the books, though I’ll put it on the form anyway. After a pause, he continues.

“... t-this is a long shot, but there’s this toy puzzle thing I like to mess around with, um ... it’s kind of ... y-you hold it in your hands, and you can ... spin the pieces? I-if you can get me something like that ...”

“I think I know what that is. A ... combination puzzle?” They’re not my thing, really, but I know what they are. “I can ask if they have one of those. And ... maybe they’ll have books? I’m still learning exactly what they can and can’t provide, sorry.”

“I-I guess that makes sense.”

I brought the paper in here, so I guess I can go ahead and start writing the stuff he asked for down. Maybe I should start on my notes, too ... actually, am I supposed —

“Um ... K-kuvusha?” My train of thought is interrupted when Orro addresses me again.

“Yes?”

“... a-are you able to open up the glass?”

Oh no.
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No. 1059485 ID: 99f29a

Probably! :D
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No. 1059486 ID: 2aa5f0

>a-are you able to open up the glass?

maybe? haven't really actually checked to be honest.

Though maybe a way to get around the "books being to small" thing. If you can get him a projector and some kind of remote big enough for him to use, you could probably give him an ebook or something and have the projector just beam it onto a wall big enough for him to read it... or if we have a "he can't read your language" kind of deal I guess you could have it play movies. It's something at least.

the only other things I could think of is just figure out how big he actually is and see if you can't request the items he asked for in his size.
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No. 1059487 ID: 12b116

Be honest about it.

I don't think we can actually open the glass can we?
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No. 1059488 ID: dee951

"I do not have an obvious known mechanism for opening up the glass at this time. I'm worried about accidental harm to the premises and denizens you might cause, even without direct intent. I am *exceptionally concerned* about a systemic culture of immorality within the governance structure and leadership and oversight of this facility."

...

Also, screw JUST getting the 'researcher's sci fi exploration armor' thing, you need a full on mecha or armored vehicle that you sit in, that can go in the rooms with you in it, where they can put a finger against, and you can open up a panel and touch them or something, so you can safely share physical contact.

Or I guess some modification to the door in the glass to safely do that with you two on opposite sides of the glass, that'd probably be easier. But they might have the mecha lying around!
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No. 1059489 ID: 6df3ac

May as well be honest and tell him you're kind of freaking out a bit!
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No. 1059490 ID: c28082

>>1059484

Let's start by asking "why." Allow Orro to explain his request, and work from there. We do need to establish a positive relationship with him, and actually hearing him out (rather than freaking out) will go a long way toward doing that.

Besides, if we can manage a polite conversation with him, the rest of the subjects will be easier to deal with, too. Get used to things with the one you at least recognize as a person.
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No. 1059491 ID: 956261

I have a thing to open up the glass, but I don’t know by how much.
Promise to open it at your next session! Deadlines work wonders.
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No. 1059492 ID: 273c18

>>1059484
Tell him it's probably possible, but you're going to have another panic attack if you figure it out and then DO that. Maybe after you get used to how big he is.
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No. 1059493 ID: a781a2

Orro never said why you'd be opening the glass.

Ask! Maybe the answer won't just be "I need a hug."

Probably will be, though.
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No. 1059494 ID: f8083d

Tell him you don't know yet, and you are not ready to find out.
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No. 1059495 ID: 2de4fd

Say that there's a thing here for that but you're not sure.

To be honest, considering his emotional state, if you interact with him physically he's likely to be extremely careful with you. How wants companionship, he's not going to risk ruining that.
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No. 1059496 ID: 1371b2

At this time we don’t know how one would do that beyond the obvious method. And unfortunately there is a rather distinct size disparity that makes you personally nervous at the prospect.
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No. 1059497 ID: dee951

Why don't you get him a very large supply of air dry clay and massive amounts of various modeling supplies so he can both fidget with stuff with his hands and make useful things for himself?
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No. 1059498 ID: 34713f

"... It's possible, but the real question is whether it's a good idea. Certainly not, at least not while I'm both in the room and not familiar enough with you to trust you with my life. Try to understand my position? But in general, that might be doable, assuming there's a way of opening this door remotely, though I might need time to furnish what I suspect is 'the common room' first."
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No. 1059499 ID: 36784c

>>1059484
Tell him that because you're new here, you don’t have the security clearance necessary to do that.
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No. 1059500 ID: 90c451

Maybe? To be honest you aren't sure how most of the stuff here works so while the badge reader might open the glass it might also fill his room with sleeping gas or something equally bad. Also if you were able to open the glass, doing so might end up with you getting fired, or worse.
For now I think it's better if we didn't push random buttons wondering what they did.
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No. 1059501 ID: f24c1a

Well, you have to make sure it's safe, first. If you work together reliably, then maybe! Goals, you know?
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No. 1059502 ID: e770db

You can be honest that you don't know. Up to you if you're ready for that but at least ask why he wants to. If you are still worried, maybe mention that to him. You'll figure something out eventually in that regard.

Getting that requisition request in is a good idea so we can start to get an idea of what our options are.

In my opinion, I'm not sure what else to do here if you aren't willing to open the door. It feels bad to leave him alone given how he's feeling, but we might have to go and get that order in and maybe look at at least one of the other subjects. We can still think about seeing if subject 002 would make good company for Orro.
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No. 1059504 ID: 1ed92d

>>1059484
Explain that yes, you are able to open the glass, but you are also very new and are very small, and thus a certain level of trust is needed to open it because while you deeply, deeply sympathize with him, you are also afraid of dying.
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No. 1059506 ID: 15a025

You might be able to, but you aren't sure yet if you're allowed to.
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No. 1059522 ID: 5d9787

Are trideniks omnivorous? I assume you eat meat otherwise I would expect a freakout because of the mental image of his feeding habit.

The logistic behind the provision of food for those enormous alies must be challenging. Don't request better meat for Orro, instead ask for improvement on the flavor. This way the request will be vague enough that it could be interpreted as replacing the meat for higher quality food if they are well dispose to do so or the provision of seasoning to make the food they are giving more tolerable if they would refuse the alternative.

Can you imagine the cost of printing on paper large enough for Orro to read and tick enough for him to handle? One book would be a luxurious item. For budgetary reasons I wouldn't expect them to provide something like that.
Setting up a projector is a more viable solution, like suggested here:
>>1059486
It should even be relatively simple to set up giant buttons he could use to interact with the computer. At minimum two buttons to move the text.

When he say bottles does he expect water to be delivered in such containers the same way the food is or does he want containers to filled in his shower? I can't imagine we have functional bottles for his size.
The closest thing should be a large metal water tank. One of those should work as a glass for him.
I imagine large bathtubs could be lower cost alternatives. The volume would be smaller and he would have to hold it with care to avoid crushing it but at least it should be able to be inclined without breaking unlike a full glass fiber water tanks.
Request for large water containers for the subject drinking purpose. Let's see what they will decide to deliver.

I don't know why they didn't provide him blankets. It's a lot of material, but assembling it should still be relatively easy considering everything that was already done for making this cell. They even made clothes his size just like our uniform.
Straight forward request: Large blankets for the subject.

The puzzle would have to be build. It's a very complicated request that could be justifiable rejected as a waste of effort, but it would also be something the engineers and mechanics love to work on. The approval would depend on how much fun whoever is making those decisions would get out of it.

>“... a-are you able to open up the glass?”
Maybe. We don't know if our clearance level is high enough.
If we can he would get access to this side of the room. If we're also allowed to open the big metal door it would give him access to an empty corridor. Our living space is too small for even his hands to enter.
Where exactly does he want to get at? His existence isn't known by the larger public, so if he escape this facility he will cause panic, there won't be accommodations his size outside and acquiring food will involve somehow capture large quantities of small creatures. Does this sound like a viable alternative to his current predicament?
If this is about physical interaction, give some time. We've just meet. Wait until we know each other better before we trust you to be all handy big boy. At minimum you will have to show us your gentle touch.
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No. 1059524 ID: dee951

>>1059488

Wait, I'm confused, is there an actual portal in the glass, like a door, or some weird control setup *next to* the glass? Can you inspect whatever-it-is for details or instructions or print?

Maybe you could actively inspect it while narrating what you see while he watches? As a trust and rapport thing.
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No. 1059530 ID: 708905

>>1059484
Tell him you'd have to check with your superiors before you can do anything like that.

It's at least partially true given we don't even know how to open the enclosure
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No. 1059536 ID: d12415

>>1059484
Hard pass.

Given how sudden it is, even if they are completely trustworthy (which may or may not be the case), the rest of the facility won't know that they were released, rather than escaped. Plus, where would they go from here?
Its better to try to work with the system, rather than against it.

Plus, who knows. This may or may not actually be a neumono. There are a few things in the Asteroid universe that could potentially mimic a neumono to this level, and if we go beyond just that universe, then there is a plethora. Hell, just imagine if we open up door number 2 (or some other door) and another neumono is in there with each insisting that the other isn't real?
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No. 1059537 ID: d12415

To add: there could be some serious health issues with opening up the glass as well. Given how gravity works and square cube law, there must be some serious gravitational fuckery being generated around that cell to keep them from turning themselves into pulp.
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No. 1059539 ID: e770db

Not really sure why people are worried about opening the glass leading to his "escape". If he can't break out of the glass, how is he supposed to break through at least two giant metal doors.
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No. 1059540 ID: 668d30

You ought to take a quick break to calm your nerves. Maybe a short nap.
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No. 1059541 ID: dee951

>>1059537

Regarding the square cube law, it could just be the Trideniks that are diminutive and lilliputian. A good way to figure that out is: How many times their height can a Tridenik fall from, and expect to survive the fall with only minor injuries? Especially if they're wearing slightly billowy clothing and fall with limbs spread to increase drag?

Otherwise, there are a number of weird scientific things that could be happening. Are the atoms themselves of the other entities different in a way that allows their matter to be more diffuse? How do your and their mass compare, are you hyper dense compared to them, close to similar weights perhaps despite the size difference?
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No. 1059543 ID: c28082

>>1059522
>>1059536
>>1059537
>>1059541

Guys, let's please try to keep the speculation to the discussion thread, linked in the OP. It's a great place puzzle out such things, and we've already got one or two posters trying to reason through what "translation" might entail.
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No. 1059601 ID: d12415

>>1059543
I get that, but this is literally just pertaining to the here and now consequences of opening that door. Just saying we don't want to open the door next update and then Bam! chunky salsa.
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No. 1059609 ID: b4b039

>>1059490
Asking why, to be clear, seems like a good idea, even if the answer probably IS because he needs a hug.

If so.... Attempted facts time!
1. Giving him a hug probably WOULD be good for his mental health.
2. It is completely understandable for you not to be ready for that. If I were in your shoes, I'd probably be pretty hesitant, too. (Even if my own predicted fate upon being dropped into the forest is "eventual death by trying-to-hug-something-I-should-not.")
3. You DON'T actually know if you can open the glass. (Though given the giant metal doors past the glass, the answer is probably yes, at least SOMEONE can open them.) Though, I'd be careful about lying or trying to mislead too much - trust seems like it's going to be a major component of this/these relationships, by necessity.

If you decide to defer, you can say e.g. "I'm not sure. I can ask about it and see what they say."

If you decide to try for it (and have confirmed he wants a hug), you can again try to control the situation for your own mental stability - have him lie down, approach him rather than the other way around, whatever you're sufficiently comfortable with that accomplishes the goal.
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No. 1059640 ID: 8b8ea2

“Yes, but I’m not ready to do so. It’s just… there’s a lot for me to take in. I’ll try again later.”
Was that so hard?
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No. 1059644 ID: e4595e

>>1059541

Also your breath rate, resting heart rate, hearing range, voice rajge, relative amount of space the heart equivalent takes in the body, and the like. If he can, you know... hop without issue, and seems to fall at a 'typical' rate, in a world where your own species can't fall many many times the length of their bodies, something very very weird may possibly be going on.
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No. 1059695 ID: b78edd

Is there any way you can see and hear that shower in action? Looking and listening to the water falling will help you figure out if the laws of physics are being obviously fucked with. IE, does it seem like a massive epic waterfall, or more like a shower on your own scale, just somehow bigger? Does the water fall at a normal rate? etc. etc.
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No. 1059696 ID: 2a97e8

>>1059695
Yes, let’s ask if we can watch him shower. We need to get acquainted with the subject facilities so we can help others learn how to use them.
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No. 1059699 ID: 00589d

>>1059695
>>1059696
He's not going to let us watch him shower. And I'm pretty sure Kuvusha doesn't want to be known as a pervert, so she's not going to ask that.
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No. 1059706 ID: 4e4195

>>1059696

Turn on the shower WITHOUT HIM IN IT, like from the side, and then step away! God, I didn't think that needed to be said! He'd get in the way of watching the water anyway, because he's big and would get, you know, literally in the way!
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No. 1059707 ID: 668d30

I think even mentioning the shower at this point in your blossoming relationship might sound a bit demented. You've got to be more subtle about these sorts of things.Perhaps offer to share dinner with him, or something, first.
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No. 1059711 ID: 7bc4ff

>Telling Orro that there are other numono but he’s banned from seeing any of them feels like kicking him when he’s down ...
Letting him think he’s alone and not checking if this place secured any of his family members whose presence may aid with their mutual inevitable depression also seems kick-y. You don’t have to tell him right away, but it’s something to check up on, right? If anything the lack of info on these guys is a reason why you don’t know if you can trust whether that restriction was the right call or not.

>can you open the glass?
Possibly, yes? For one, there appears to be a larger area outside of this room, presumably something like a common room area for the sake of... giant aliens.

Is he feeling cooped up? You’ll take it into consideration, but you shouldn’t let him out right away. Even if he begs, which, please. Don’t? That would just make this day the worst. It’s just that you’re... comparatively small. Would be great if you could get to know each other a bit more first, okay?

... and if you could figure out if there’s an official procedure for doing it.
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No. 1059712 ID: aa23a8
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1059712

>If you can get him a projector and some kind of remote big enough for him to use, you could probably give him an ebook or something and have the projector just beam it onto a wall big enough for him to read it... or if we have a "he can't read your language" kind of deal I guess you could have it play movies. It's something at least.
>Why don't you get him a very large supply of air dry clay and massive amounts of various modeling supplies so he can both fidget with stuff with his hands and make useful things for himself?
If I am allowed to request things for the subjects, I’ll keep this in mind. Hopefully I am ...

>The logistic behind the provision of food for those enormous alies must be challenging.
>For budgetary reasons I wouldn't expect them to provide something like that.
I feel like my employer has an unimaginable amount of resources to throw around, judging by this place. They gave him custom clothing, after all.

>I don't think we can actually open the glass can we?
>is there an actual portal in the glass, like a door, or some weird control setup *next to* the glass?
There’s a badge reader by the glass just like there is with every door in this place. I don’t think it’s much of a reach to guess that it opens the whole thing up, especially since the main room is also huge.

That said ...

>you can again try to control the situation for your own mental stability - have him lie down, approach him rather than the other way around, whatever you're sufficiently comfortable with that accomplishes the goal
... this makes thinking about it a little better, but I still can’t make myself do it. It’s too much. I don’t think he’d hurt me, but ...

>Be honest about it
If I’m honest with him, he’s going to want me to open the glass. That’s the only obvious reason to ask me about it. And I was dreading the idea of him bringing it up this whole time, because I am not ready to try that yet. But, I feel like he won’t take it very well if I tell him to his face that I’m terrified of him. I wouldn’t feel great if someone said that to me as a reason for keeping me trapped in a box after getting abducted.

... I never thought I’d have to imagine myself in a situation like that, and yet, here I am ...

>Tell him you don't know yet
>Tell him you'd have to check with your superiors before you can do anything like that
... I could try to put things off, especially since I really haven’t tried using the control, but of course he could just ask me to try it, and then I’m right back to the same problem, because I’m still not willing to open it yet.

>I do not have an obvious known mechanism for opening up the glass at this time
... Or I could just lie to him. I could even play it off as a misunderstanding if I decide I’m okay with opening it later. Everything here is already weird enough that I doubt he’d ever suspect anything.

... But ...

... Even if he’s the size of a house, he’s still ...

I would feel guilty about it for months. I don’t ... think I can handle that on top of everything else.

... I think I have to just tell him the truth. He’ll be sad either way but at least my conscience won’t eat at me for the entire rest of the time I’m here.

... I’ve taken long enough to respond that he knows something’s up. I can only hope he’s mentally bracing for a response he’s not going to like. Please be doing that, Orro. I take a deep breath.
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No. 1059713 ID: aa23a8
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1059713

“I ... can open the glass.”

There’s a glimmer of genuine hope in his eyes that I wasn’t prepared for. I should have lied. Why didn’t I lie.

“I ... I can’t do it yet, though.”

“W-why not?” It’s still there. In his eyes. I’m going to break his spirit and my conscience is going to try to kill me even though I told the truth.

“I’m ... I’m sorry, Orro, but ... it’s not that I think you’re going to hurt me, but you could, and I just met you ...” I trail off a little. I’m fumbling my words.

“... n-no, I ... I understand ...” His voice sounds shaky again and he’s looking at the floor. ... I think I screwed up. ... I definitely screwed up.

... But feeling that way doesn’t make me any more willing to actually let him out. I’m a terrible person.

There’s a long silence. He doesn’t say anything else and I can’t decide what to say either. I’m left with my own thoughts for the moment.

>You ought to take a quick break to calm your nerves. Maybe a short nap.
I wish I could do that.

>Promise to open it at your next session! Deadlines work wonders.
... That would be tomorrow. I really don’t think I’d be ready by tomorrow.

>I'm not sure what else to do here if you aren't willing to open the door. It feels bad to leave him alone given how he's feeling
I can’t just leave now, can I? This feels like a terrible place to end the conversation ...

What do I do ... ?
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No. 1059715 ID: 99f29a

>>1059713
Ask about his language. Try "Mirrat te a" for starters!
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No. 1059716 ID: 668d30

Hey, Kuvusha, as your conscience, I’m not gonna lie to you. You really beefed it there. First impression gone right down the drain.

That said, the guy’s not exactly rich in the market of friends, comrades, or lovers. And he doesn’t really seem the type to hold a grudge. This is probably repairable. Maybe not an apology - and DEFINITELY don’t just leave, especially not now - but maybe if you promise to stay with him for a little while.

Extrapolating a little further, you could potentially offer to drag your bed in here and sleep in the same room as him, given he seems so lonely. That might help him adjust to you in the long run. It’ll also give him ample time to compute the actual difference in size between you, and, hopefully, that’ll lessen the possibility of a jamstain incident if you ever /do/ end up opening that glass.
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No. 1059717 ID: a7a180

Your session's not over yet. Take this pause to write down your impressions and check the subject notes again, see if any observations need updating. Why is he called Vakolibol in your notes? Ask about his biology, see how it differs from yours. Start with the obvious things like anatomy and then more abstract things like sleep cycles, mating rituals, attractive features in a mate and how big he is relative to other creatures of his home.
Tomorrow you'll feel differently about things, you just can't see it from here. You can practically feel through the glass how soft that green fur is!
It can't be assumed he can read your language, though he maybe able to use audiobooks.
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No. 1059722 ID: bc24cb

You kinda have to open the glass now, unless you want to leave him behind incredibly disappointed.
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No. 1059723 ID: d12415

>>1059713
I think you could have been a bit more eloquent, but you did good. If we really want to say something, just ask him if he would open the glass up if he was in your situation. While he is probably nice, he could also be manipulating you. Time will tell if that is the case, but I think he would agree that it would be incredibly irresponsible and reckless to open the glass after such a short meeting. In time, the glass probably can be opened, but there needs to be more mutual trust built up first.

You know, you could tell him about some of the other subjects and see what he thinks about them. You could even let him pick one on the opposite side for you to open (the shutter not the glass) so you both could talk to them together.
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No. 1059724 ID: dee951

Nah, I'm also your conscience. You did the morally right thing. Good Is Not Nice. You told him a difficult truth, with emotional vulnerability for yourself AND information that he didn't want to hear but could benefit by hearing. You established, as a first impression, that you'll be honest and forthright with him, that you'll share information he has a right to know even at a personal cost, and you'll value his long term benefit and well-being and ability to make informed decisions over his short term emotional state or that of your own.

You showed real vulnerability, and that took courage. Provided you keep to this path, he will, AT WORST see you as a very honorable jerk who will never lie to him, even by omission, and who is absolutely trustworthy.
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No. 1059725 ID: e5709d

The whole point of you being here is to study a general unknown. You can comprehend a general shape, but that doesn't make your guess automatically correct.

Start out with the obvious: his microbiome could kill you. Things that are harmless or beneficial to the neumono could instantly invoke cardiac arrest in you. Then talk about the other species (don't specify that they're sapient) and how their diseases could kill each other.
And then there's the potential for his 'empathy' to do something in close-contact.
And there's the potential harm of him tripping and squishing you. Duh.

Until you're certain of how his biology will affect you, that glass stays put.
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No. 1059726 ID: 273c18

>>1059713
Tell him it's something you'll work towards. Starting now. Ask him about other creatures on his homeworld. What is there aside from neumono?
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No. 1059729 ID: 36784c

>>1059713
You really should've told him that because of how new you are, you don’t have the security clearance necessary to open the glass. That way he would understand that it's not your choice on if the glass is removed or not.

But now that you've made it clear that you specifically don't want to open the glass, you'll need to think of something to tell him.

You should try telling him that you didn't say you'd never open the glass, just that you wouldn't do it right now. That way he'll know that you'll remove it eventually.
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No. 1059732 ID: 2aa5f0

ask him if he'd like you to set up your office in here so you can talk while you work.

You could probably leave him with a glimmer of hope as well that you could ask your superiors about what the protocol is to letting individuals roam though probably also let him know that all he'll be able to access at this time is the half of the room you're on and the "hallway" that leads to the other rooms since the way you came from is to small for him to enter outside of the... would we call the area next to the big door that leads to the "hallway" a lounge? Yeah he wouldn't be able to go past the lounge since everything pass that is made for things you size and the other rooms have other guest in them that we have yet to even talk too. Plus you still need to furnish everything so it has a color beyond grey.
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No. 1059733 ID: dee951

>>1059725

THIS!!! This is perfect.
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No. 1059734 ID: 5d9787

I was thinking we could end things here and go to the next subject, but the way you put it even I am feeling guilty for leaving him.
If you're planing to open eventually anyway get this over with. Ask him to do whatever do you think will reduce the chances of giving you another irrational panic attack and do it.
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No. 1059735 ID: a8f755

Hey, this is recoverable, just keep calm. I'd pose a rhetorical question to keep him from thinking it's something he's doing wrong, which where I suspect his thoughts are going. He seems anxious and a bit prone to spiralling. What if the situation was reversed, he was tiny and you huge? Then follow up with saying that you want to be able to open the glass, doesn't have to be true right now because you'll likely have to open the glass at some point anyway, and insist that you'll work towards getting to that point.

Next will be to get him to think of it as something that can be worked towards, which it is- so this would be more thinking out loud about strategies: You have paperwork you need to do, requisition forms for the things he's requested, observation reports, etc, do the paperwork here. Meals can be had here too. Anything to acclimate yourself to his presence.

The key thing here is to make it seem like something achievable to him, and to you as well too! He needs to understand it's not something wrong with him but a very natural reaction to dealing with a giant creature that can be overcome, you need to understand this is something you can work towards, and you both need to see that it's not impossible.
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No. 1059737 ID: e770db

There really isn't anything else to discuss at this point. If you aren't willing to open the glass, then you should be spending your time trying to figure out what you can do for him. Lying was never going to be a good solution and pretending you aren't intimidated isn't either. There's nothing really left to debate here. Let him know you are going to see what you can do to make him feel better and you can work on becoming more comfortable later. You can even tell him you'll work on feeling more comfortable for something like that in the future unless you are adamant you'll never do so. You didn't do anything wrong by telling him you weren't comfortable opening it even if it made him feel bad. Given how this situation has been laid out there was never a way for you to figure out what you needed to do before speaking to him. So, regardless of what you do, he will have to deal with being as he is for at least a little while longer.

If you aren't going to leave then steer the conversation back to talking about each other. Maybe you could open the outer garage door so he can at least look into your work area to see you while you do your paperwork? That way you can do your thing and he can maybe call you if he has more questions, concerns, or just wants to talk.

If possible, ask him if he has interacted with any others of your kind yet.



Also, your job is to assist with their recovery from translation and each of these subjects are one of multiple individuals of their species found. You are not the team making first contact; concerns about deadly viruses and the like are concerns that have certainly been dealt with by former teams associated with the project. Clamp down on the paranoia. You are basically the alien psychologist/therapist, not a xenovirogist.

If we're going to throw random paranoid theories around: what about the uniform we were told to wear whenever we are working? Are we sure it's not messing with our body? Maybe without it, we're even smaller. Maybe the uniform on the subjects is keeping them from being even bigger. food 4 thot
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No. 1059748 ID: 12b116

Tell him that you are a small bean and you are afraid because he is big and it's going to take a bit to get over that. You want to open it but you're too nervous right now. Tell him you also feel bad about it
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No. 1059749 ID: f24c1a

>>1059713
Make a promise that if you two can work together well, you can see about lowering the glass.
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No. 1059775 ID: 1ed92d

Inform him about your day and how stressed out you are that you've been locked in here for six months and you, too, need a hug!
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No. 1059785 ID: 82f362

What to do? Simple:
Ask him about himself, ask him about hid hobbies, ask him about his vocation, tell him about your likes, tell about your friends, tell him about whimsical and fantastic world.

Have a genuine conversation and it will become not only a productive work day, but a fullfilling experience, for both of you.
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No. 1059790 ID: b4b039

>>1059723
>>1059724
>>1059726
>>1059729
>>1059732
>>1059735

Here are some points I've pulled out of some posts. And/or added myself.
1. You could ask him how he'd feel if the positions were reversed.
2. You could tell him you'll work towards it. Either "I'll" or "we'll", depending on how you feel about it. The point about mutual trust was a fair one.
3. Good vs nice: I have had several relationships where really, I ought to have told the other person something MUCH sooner, but I didn't want to make them sad. It usually went even more poorly in the end. I think what you did was within a stone's throw of optimal.
4. I wonder if you CAN requisition power armor or something? Ask the quartermaster what's available. As you've said, they appear to have insane resources.
5. You could offer to move your desk into this entry room, for company? I'm not sure what desk work there is to be done, yet, though.
6. Beyond that, maybe just talk for a while? You could, like, lean back against the glass or something?
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No. 1059812 ID: f30c55

Kuvusha, I am your TRUE conscience... You should feel very terrible for insulting the canned beans in your kitchen! Beans are good for you Kuvusha, you want to eat lots of beans. Eat enough beans and you may grow big and strong like Orro! Your conscience demands beans...
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No. 1059837 ID: 34713f

"Look... I'm not ready to open it with me in the room, but I'll look into whether it can be done remotely. You're not the only subject in my ward, and there's a chance I'll be able to set up 'social time' with folks who w-won't get terribly hurt if you're less than perfect in handling them. Alright? Ah- but none of the others in this wing are numono, either, just keep in mind. Sorry..."
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No. 1060252 ID: aa23a8
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1060252

>You really beefed it there. First impression gone right down the drain.
>even I am feeling guilty for leaving him.
Don’t rub it in.

>I think you could have been a bit more eloquent
That is an understatement if ever there was one. Why am I like this.

>You kinda have to open the glass now, unless you want to leave him behind incredibly disappointed.
>If you're planning to open eventually anyway get this over with.
No no no no no. I am coming around on the idea of opening it eventually but that’s absolutely not a right now thing at all. I feel extremely guilty but apparently my fear of death or horrible injury is still more powerful than my fear of feeling like an awful person for the rest of my life.

>You showed real vulnerability, and that took courage. Provided you keep to this path, he will, AT WORST see you as a very honorable jerk who will never lie to him, even by omission, and who is absolutely trustworthy.
It’s just great that maybe in a year I can think about how noble this was or whatever.

>I'm not ready to open it with me in the room, but I'll look into whether it can be done remotely.
... Actually, if I can figure out a way to do that, that might help him out a lot, assuming at least one of the other subjects is friendly. I have no idea how I would do that right now, but ...

>You should try telling him that you didn't say you'd never open the glass, just that you wouldn't do it right now.
>Next will be to get him to think of it as something that can be worked towards
>You can even tell him you'll work on feeling more comfortable for something like that in the future
Well ...

... maybe ... if I don’t commit to a specific time ...

>just ask him if he would open the glass up if he was in your situation
>What if the situation was reversed, he was tiny and you huge?
... That ...

... might not be the worst thing to say right now.

“Orro ...”
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No. 1060253 ID: aa23a8
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He looks at me with that same expression like I just told him his pet died or something. Why did I have to end up in this situation.

“... I’m sorry. I —” I swallow. If I actually say this, out loud, then there’s no way I can take it back and live with my conscience. “I promise that once I — get over myself a little more, and get more used to ... this ... I’ll open this up and we can ... figure it out from there. Okay?”

He takes a second to respond. “ ... o-okay ...” He still sounds pretty dour.

“... Look, try to — if you were in my situation, where you were tiny and I was the giant alien in the box, wouldn’t you — you’d be scared too, right?”

“... yeah.” He sighs. “Y-yeah, I can’t ... I can’t blame you, Kuvusha. I-I ... I’m just scared and alone, and you’re t-the only person who’s tried to talk to me so far, and I thought ...”

He doesn’t finish the sentence, but he does seem a bit less miserable. ... I hope I’m not just interpreting it that way because it makes me feel slightly less awful about myself.

“... w-why are you so tiny, anyway?”

He’s changing the subject, that’s — wait, what?

“Um ... I could just as easily ask you why you’re so big, couldn’t I?”

“N-no, I mean ... I’ve met other aliens before. Most of them are around the same size as us numono. O-or ... a lot closer to our size than you, uh, ‘treedeneek’ are, anyway. I-I’m kind of small for a numono, even ... but you’re tiny.”

... Huh.

“I, um ... I don’t know what to tell you? From my perspective you seem huge.” As far as I know I’m a ... normal size? I don’t really have a frame of reference for aliens. Orro shrugs, and there’s another pause as neither of us seem completely sure what to say.

>you could potentially offer to drag your bed in here and sleep in the same room as him, given he seems so lonely.
>ask him if he'd like you to set up your office in here so you can talk while you work.
>do the paperwork here. Meals can be had here too
I’m not sure if the bed is movable. I’m definitely not strong enough to move it in here by myself. But ... I could maybe offer to spend time in here doing things like paperwork just so he has someone to sort of spend time with ...

... after I see how the other subjects are doing. I don’t want to promise to spend a lot of time with him and then immediately have to take it back. I’m really hoping some of them are taking this better than he is, because if I have to deal with guilt from five giant, sad aliens I might just lie down on the floor and not get back up.

... This isn’t a good line of thinking.

>see if any observations need updating.
Right, I should think of some other things to ask him.

>Why is he called Vakolibol in your notes?
Honestly, I think that’s just a code name. It sounds like a code name, anyway; all of the “species names” in the notes do.
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No. 1060254 ID: aa23a8
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1060254

>Ask him about other creatures on his homeworld. What is there aside from neumono?
“So ... is it alright if I ask you some more questions, Orro?”

“I-it’s not like I have anything else to do ...” He looks like he wants to give me a half-smile to show he’s joking, but can’t quite get there.

“... um, we don’t have to ...” Please forgive me Orro I’m sorry

I think he can sense my distress. “I-it might make us both feel a little better if we distract ourselves ...?”

“Okay ... well ... so what kind of creatures are on your homeworld? What’s it like?”

“Oh, i-it’s, um — it’s kind of unusual, actually. There are s-several intelligent species native to Estrenius Five, which is apparently really weird. Us numono are the most common, by a lot, b-but there are also vaklet, selekai, arkat, ‘predators’, um ... there are more than that, I’m pretty sure. I-I’m not actually very familiar with most of them ...”

His world has at least five intelligent species on it? That sounds completely insane. Also I’m pretty sure he just called one of them a ‘predator’. What?

“The world is kind of ... um ... I-I hear other aliens say it’s kind of like hell, sometimes. I-I don’t really think about it that way, but ... a lot of it is really, um ... w-wild? Dangerous? I live in a city so I don’t have to worry about it as much ...”

“If you’re saying that and you live there, I don’t think I’d want to visit.”

“M-maybe not ...”

>ask him about hid hobbies, ask him about his vocation
I’m a little wary of focusing too much on the life we apparently stole from him, but ...

“... so, you said your, um, ‘hive’ does accounting?”

“Oh, um, y-yeah. Way back when, hives just tended to take care of themselves, a-and they wouldn’t usually cooperate with each other, but now that everyone lives in cities and stuff there’s more, um. ... w-what’s the word ... bureaucracy?”

Something about the way he phrased that last sentence strikes me as a little strange, but I can’t put my finger on it.

“But a lot of hives still don’t really want to, um ... d-deal with that, if they don’t have to. That’s where we come in. T-the bigger hives can have hundreds of numono, so there’s a lot to keep track of. W-we do government paperwork and budgeting and taxes and that kind of thing. We’re p-pretty good at it! I, um ... my job is basically to go back through and check everything. Both that we did everything right, and also that the other hive or whoever wasn’t trying to slip something past us. Our hive is pretty new, but we’ve been around long enough that the ones like me who were born into it were able to train from when we were young. I’ve always been good at seeing patterns in numbers and things like that, so it made sense for me to do something that relied on that. ... I’m letting myself talk too much. I-it’s probably not that interesting ...”

“It’s fine! I did ask.” I was never that good with numbers, but ...

... Orro stopped stammering quite as much when he was talking about something he cared about. Hmm ...

I can still see him staring at me with that hurt expression when I close my eyes, and I can feel the weight of it hanging on my soul ... but I think if I wanted to transition into excusing myself to go check on the next subject, I could maybe start doing that. Or ask him more questions. ... Or ask him if he wants to ask me questions, I guess.
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No. 1060255 ID: 99f29a

Yeah, check if he has questions for you and then go to the next subject.
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No. 1060258 ID: 668d30

Hey, Kuvusha! It’s your conscience again! Now, THAT went a LOT better. If I were a developed sub-consciousness and not just a literalised aspect of your own thought process, I might even be proud of you.

I’d suggest that you do allow him a moment to ask you a few more questions. You may not actually be expected to meet with all six subjects in quick succession, or even in a single day. It’s also quite unlikely that the other subjects will be as miserable and clingy as this giant hairy blue thing.

In the long term, though, I do believe that trying to hug him is probably still your best bet. For both your benefit and his!
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No. 1060259 ID: a7a180

Ask for questions from him, with the disclaimer that you know next to nothing about this facility yet. You'll come back with answers to those later.
Then you should go check on subject 4. They seem to have made some faulty assumptions about this subject, and your data may not be entirely accurate. The previous two subjects also seem more dangerous.
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No. 1060260 ID: 5d9787

As a narrative we've spent plenty of time with Orro, and there are five more characters, so things can get a bit bloated if we don't move on soon.
That said in universe that was a short conversation and we could keep going for quite some time.

He shared important information and is willing to tell us more.
His brief explanation of the lifeforms in his homeworld can be expanded if we ask more about the five sentient species he mentioned and about the wildlife. Not only those details are interest by themselves, we should probable write them down for our job.
He also seem familiar with alien species, so much so that he can point out things about his planet that are uncommon among aliens. We can ask about their relation with other species and what are they like.

Since he is good with numbers we can ask him for help with the reports later, if we are allowed to. That is if he would want to, he have no obligation to do our job for us.

He talked about his world and his job, but not much about his entertainment. He must like to do things other than fidget with puzzles. Try to find something in common among the personal interests of both of you.
Would he enjoy reading trash novels with you if you get a projector?
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No. 1060261 ID: 4b0f55

See if he has any questions for you and then transition into explaining that there are other aliens you have to meet today.
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No. 1060262 ID: 34713f

One more question: "Your file mentioned that you refused food and drink for 13 days? It also suggests that you have a much higher metabolism, so that's especially bad for your kind. Was there something seriously wrong with it, or was it simply a matter of you not trusting it?"
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No. 1060263 ID: 12b116

Good for letting him know how scary he is to you, you need to come in here and talk to him frequently so he can eventally hold you. This sounds like just a regular guy, except big. Tell him what your job is here, and that he's the first person you've really seen so far. There's likely going to be some kind of tentacled monstrosity in one of these, so we need to check on the other cells, but we definitely need to spend a lot more time with him in the future. See if he has any questions for you, but I don't think you have much in the ways of answers for any of this high level stuff
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No. 1060265 ID: 273c18

>>1060255
This.
Also ask for more details about what he means by "bureaucracy". Is it something new to him?
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No. 1060268 ID: e770db

Letting him ask you questions sounds like a good idea at this point. Could maybe try to dig into why he referred to one of the intelligent species on his homeworld by the name "predator" but I can imagine that's going to be a pretty straightforward answer. Other questions that I can think of either were already asked or seem like they would be equally likely to make Orro anxious, so better to wait for later to ask those.

As for the subject to check next, 002 is still probably the safest option. Their species is marked with some unexplained phenomena but it seems hardly an issue when their species is note-worthily agreeable. Also, their file mentions having a "mental state assessed as highly satisfactory" which at the very least maybe suggests not having as much emotional baggage to worry about. 004 was sedated and held in sedation upon collection, so there's no real way of knowing how they will react.
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No. 1060273 ID: 24dd1a

You seem to be getting a weird translation effect, and it seems a bit off. Can he say a poem or song or something that rhymes in his language?
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No. 1060274 ID: b8ae33

sweet, if you can stop being afraid of him you could have a someone to do your paper work for you... or at least someone to do your taxes.
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No. 1060292 ID: 15a025

Let him ask questions
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No. 1060293 ID: dee951

You should requisition a camping cot and sleeping bag, in case you need to do long duration observation of the aliens.
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No. 1060294 ID: b562d9

Well that didn’t go too badly. Also Kuvu, you’re not tiny, you’re just the right size for your species to thrive. It’s not like you had another sentient species to compare to, so don’t feel self conscious about it, you’re fine.
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No. 1060308 ID: f8083d

>not tiny
You're right. As far as size categories go, you seem to be somewhere between diminutive and fine.
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No. 1060327 ID: e770db

>>1060308

Perfect cuddling size
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No. 1060342 ID: b968fc

>>1060254

Let Orro ask some questions. It's only fair.
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No. 1060352 ID: 668d30

To summarise: Allow Orro a moment to ask some questions. Maybe specify that he can't ask about the glass or being let out or going home or seeing his hive or family again or whether he's ever going to be allowed outside or anything else like that. At all. And then, after that? You can make an easy excuse to depart. Simples!
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No. 1060375 ID: 4acefb

>>1060352
Seconding this, but just tell him the truth about those, which is you simply do not know about hives. You just met him today after all. Also tell him his fur is a nice colour.
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No. 1060433 ID: d46bb2

>>1060375
it IS a nice colour, isn’t it? Seconding this. Compliment him immediately.
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No. 1060769 ID: aa23a8
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>As far as size categories go, you seem to be somewhere between diminutive and fine.
... What, like, the size descriptions mean this facility is being secretly run by the aliens, or something? I’ve only met Ms. Ontinaz in person since getting here, but all the other names looked ... well, like normal tridenik names, not alien names.

Still not thinking about the idea that Orro is somehow “small,” though.

>Perfect cuddling size
Sometimes I wish I could glare at my own brain.

>Also tell him his fur is a nice colour.
It’s ... I don’t know. Tridenik don’t come in that color. I’m not sure how I feel about it.

... Also it’d be really weird to randomly tell him that he has pretty fur. He’s clearly had enough of a confusing and stressful time without the only person he can talk to sounding like she’s coming on to him. Pass.

>Your file mentioned that you refused food and drink for 13 days?
I am concerned about this, but I feel like bringing it up would leave him in a bad mental state, especially since he pretty clearly didn’t want to talk about how he ended up here. I already feel guilty enough as it is.

Anyway, he asked for better food and water bottles, so I have to assume he’s not lying to me about secretly starving himself or something.

>You should requisition a camping cot and sleeping bag, in case you need to do long duration observation of the aliens.
I have mixed feelings about this idea. It’s going in the “maybe” pile for now.

>There's likely going to be some kind of tentacled monstrosity in one of these
I have no idea what my baseline expectations for aliens should be. Except bigger than me, apparently. Hopefully I can keep my panic response in check a little better next time ...

>check if he has questions for you and then go to the next subject
>See if he has any questions for you and then transition into explaining that there are other aliens you have to meet today.
As much as I want to keep asking him about things, this is probably a good idea.

>Maybe specify that he can't ask about the glass or being let out or going home or seeing his hive or family again or whether he's ever going to be allowed outside or anything else like that. At all.
No, no, preemptively bringing up those topics seems like a bad idea, even if it’s just to ask him to not ask about them. Also my answer to most of those would be “I don’t know” anyway.

“Well, um ... I’m probably going to have a lot more questions for you in the future, but I don’t want to overwhelm you.”

“I-I really don’t mind, Kuvusha ...” Okay, I’m not sure why I thought that tactic would work, um ...

“... also I have other subjects I need to at least introduce myself to today.”

“... oh.” He pauses. “Oh? T-there’s more than just me?”

“I’m in charge of this whole wing, apparently! None of the rest of them seem to be numono, though.”

“D-do you know if I’ll be able to see them?”

“I ... have to figure a lot of things out first, but ... hopefully, if there’s a way it can be done safely?” I think that’s enough of a hedge. Orro’s face is lit up a little. “I can’t promise anything, but ...”

“T-that’s okay, as long as you’re willing to try!”

“Anyway ... do you have any questions for me, before I head out for now? ... Um, besides the one you just asked.”

“Hmm ...” He thinks for a bit. I guess he’s trying to make sure he comes up with something good.

“Also I should probably say that I don’t know that much about this facility yet, since I’m still new ...”

“Well ...” His expression says that I preemptively shot down the first idea he thought of. Oops. “I-I guess you don’t know why they brought me here. O-or why the other ‘treedeneek’ I saw didn’t talk to me.”

“They didn’t give me a very clear explanation of what was going on. ... Sorry.”

“Um, t-then ... have you ever met any other species?”

“Before today I didn’t think aliens existed.”

“Oh.”

“This has kind of been a shock for me too.”

“... yeah ... s-so, um ... h-how are you speaking my language? D-do you have some kind of universal translator, or ... ?”

... Hang on, what?
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No. 1060770 ID: aa23a8
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“No, I’m not — you’re speaking my language, as far as I can tell, Orro ... ?”

“... I-I am? That doesn’t —” He suddenly puts one of those big hands up to his mouth. “H-how am I — w-what —” He seems a bit distressed, then says something I don’t understand at all in what is definitely not the language he was speaking a moment ago.

There’s a long pause, then he starts ... testing something?

“I’m speaking ... Aiam spikeng ... I say ... Ai sei ... o-okay, that’s ... r-really strange ...” Every other thing he says is in that same weird language. I guess that’s how he normally sounds ... ?

“I don’t understand.” It feels kind of silly to say out loud.

“I-I think ... somehow, I’m ... i-if I think about it I can talk normally — laik zes — but ... i-if I don’t, I’m speaking your language. I-I didn’t notice until you pointed it out ... this is really weird ...”

“Well ...” That is really weird. I can tell he’s mildly distressed about it, but I have no idea how you comfort someone whose native language has been partially overwritten by ... space magic or whatever is going on here. “... at least we can talk to each other this way?”

“... t-that’s true.” He pauses again. “Um ... I ... m-maybe you should go on and see those other subjects. I ... feel a little bit ... I-I think I should lay down for a while.”

“... are you sure you want to be alone?” He definitely seems shaken.

“I-I’m ... not, completely, but ... I-I’m sure I’ll be alright in a bit. I just ... t-this is ...” He trails off. “L-look, just, um ... c-come check on me later. I think I j-just need to let myself process some of this ...”

I feel pretty bad leaving him here, but he’s also actively telling me to do so, which I wouldn’t have thought he was even capable of five minutes ago. Maybe he really does just need a little time. ... Like when I was lying on the floor.

Um, anyway. If I do decide I’m okay with that, I ... guess I should probably pick another subject ... and brace myself ...
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No. 1060771 ID: 71fb6e

Hey Kuvusha, conscience here. Nicely done. Bid him farewell (perhaps with a kiss!) and head for one of the other cells.

You know, maybe we shouldn’t call them… cells. Or chambers. Rooms? Yeah, rooms works. Anyway. Whilst it would be nice to go in ascending order, you could also mix it up and head to a room that isn’t 2. My personal suggestion is 4. 4 is a good number.
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No. 1060772 ID: 2aa5f0

well you will come back later since you decided to make this your unofficial office to keep him company so giving him a moment to collect himself is probably fine. Guess you should continue down the list and see what's behind door number 2.

Oh, random thought. What if orro is actually around you size and the glass between the two of you is just magnifying his cell just to help you observe him and thus making him look bigger than he actually is? Wouldn't that be embarrassing if you were freaking out over size all this time when it was all an optical illusion?
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No. 1060773 ID: e770db

The language thing is weird but maybe it's some literal part of the translation process. The idea of translation being a process of sort of transplanting the nominal idea in a way that is understandable to yourself fits here a bit better. Maybe that means we are sort of copying them from wherever they are coming from, rather than obducting them. Arguably, that's maybe worse.

Anyways, I suggest 002 as being the next subject unless you are pretty sure you can deal with even larger aliens who are also possibly annoyed or combative. 005 is possibly fine by virtue of having basically no information on their disposition in their notes, but it's maybe not worth banking on that.
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No. 1060774 ID: 273c18

Alright our options are...
002: probably Scellor, and their mental state is "satisfactory".
003: probably Criai, mental state is "satisfactory with reservations".
004: probably a Sect Queen, but could be a similar species that was mistaken for a Sect. Mental state assumed satisfactory with reservations, but ultimately UNVERIFIED, because they've been kept under sedation.
005: might be Salazzarine, mental state "highly satisfactory".

I think we should head to 004, and find out what their status is.
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No. 1060775 ID: 5d9787

>He’s clearly had enough of a confusing and stressful time without the only person he can talk to sounding like she’s coming on to him.
Do you really think feeling desired would be a negative emotion for someone starving for attention? It's not like a relationship would be mechanically possible anyway.

"Good bye for now Orro."

Looking at the notes 002 seem like the easiest to deal with, it's the only one marked as cooperative.
003 seem to have calmed down but for several days was described as combative, so this one should be at the end of the line.
The one that might require more immediately attention after Orre seem to be 004. An unusual situation may involve unresolved problems.
005 sound concerning. This one might know what's going one better than us.

We should visit 002 or 004 next. My vote is for 002 because of Kuvusha mental state.
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No. 1060777 ID: 3be9a5

Subject 005 seems suspect. Let’s jump the numbers a little.
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No. 1060778 ID: f61d2a

>asks you to leave
Realizing something happened to his mind seems to have shook him something fierce if he did a 180 on wanting you to not leave. Is he really gonna be okay?

Before you go, say you can see that worried him, but you really didn’t mean to prompt deep concern. Reassure him that given that he can still focus and recall his language it does not appear to have been lost or replaced. Which is good! You could learn that way, create a basic dictionary - he mentioned other aliens on his world? Could be one of the ones you are in charge of here is also from there, so if they use the same language, you could test, or just pass the dictionary on for future use. Promise to try to double-check on the translation effect - whatever caused or is causing that - and get back to him. If it’s a mental strain on him that this is happening, you’re pretty sure the facility will want you to address that. Apologize deeply for being unable to help him properly - and mention you’ll definitely see what you can do about his other requests. Then awkwardly wave and fleeeeeee.

(Also, maybe scribble down some translations before you go from what he just said.)
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No. 1060782 ID: a01e42

I just said to give him a compliment, not to flirt with him. What I suggested was on the same level as saying “nice hat” geeze. But oh well, let’s move on. Oh yeah, Kuvu, you have nice horns.
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No. 1060784 ID: d6d8ae

>>1060782

what if complimenting tridenik horns is, like, a taboo thing? wonder if it’s like catcalling…
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No. 1060788 ID: 99f29a

Go for 2 so you have the least walking to do if you decide you're out.
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No. 1060789 ID: 708905

>>1060770
That looks like the face of someone who's wiggen out pretty hard, I hope he's ok
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No. 1060793 ID: 71fb6e

>>1060789
my boy is flabbergasted
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No. 1060795 ID: dee951

I'd say just go to the other aliens in numeric order.
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No. 1060796 ID: 2eb3cc

>>1060774
>4 maybe Sect Queen
Reminds me of Golf's Queen from Axyl Quest that apparently up and disappeared a while ago. Imagine if a bunch of quest authors secretly conspired like that?
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No. 1060797 ID: 2eb3cc

Also yeah, give him some time to process, maybe with some parting encouraging words.
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No. 1060799 ID: 12b116

just go in order, we don't know which one is the writhing horror yet so we can't put off looking at it.
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No. 1060803 ID: e139aa

Let's go with 4.
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No. 1060810 ID: 90c451

4, they may be mute but whatever the translation process is seems to make them speak our language. Maybe we can see if it applies to written language too. We could see if we could get them a text to speech device or maybe just pen and paper.
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No. 1060811 ID: fa3034

Let's go to next one on the list. Two. Take a moment to catch your breath and clear your head. Maybe some water and splash your face.
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No. 1060813 ID: b968fc

>>1060770

Promise we'll be back soon, then give Orro a little space.
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No. 1060846 ID: a7a180

Subject 004 next. We have to confirm our suspicion.
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No. 1060850 ID: a9af05

>>1060770
Go down the list in order. Subject 2 is next.
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No. 1060854 ID: bc24cb

If it'd make you feel better, you could promise Orro something simple you could give him that would make him feel less like he's in jail.

Maybe some music, or something? Do aliens like music?

But, then again, considering you're in a secret lab experimenting on aliens, your supervisors may hate that idea and veto it. No promises.
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No. 1060856 ID: bc24cb

2 won't be such a long walk.

And to be completely honest, you need a break from depressed aliens! Talk to a happy, cooperative alien instead.
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No. 1060894 ID: a01e42

>>1060784
Oh fudge, you’re right! In that case, I will just say you look nice.
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No. 1060896 ID: e5709d

"And for your homework, please come up with five different comedy skits. I'll see you tomorrow."

Give him something to do in isolation and see how much culture he pours into it.
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No. 1060909 ID: c1c650

Go check out number 2
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No. 1061025 ID: 15a025

What's behind door number two?
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No. 1061037 ID: 60cb3e

>>1061025
Hopefully a brand new car! Or literally anything else hopefully. I hope. But I remain hopeful! (I’m sorry, I had a lot of chocolate tonight and my parents weren’t here to stop me, so I’m a little wacky silly tonight. It will wear off tomorrow!)
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No. 1061123 ID: aa23a8
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1061123

>I just said to give him a compliment, not to flirt with him.
There is a fine line between those things, and this entire situation is weird enough that I’d rather not accidentally figure out where it is.

>Do you really think feeling desired would be a negative emotion for someone starving for attention?
Yes, I do. Moving on.

>It's not like a relationship would be mechanically possible anyway.
I said moving on

>The idea of translation being a process of sort of transplanting the nominal idea in a way that is understandable to yourself fits here a bit better. Maybe that means we are sort of copying them from wherever they are coming from, rather than obducting them. Arguably, that's maybe worse.
This, uh, feels like a philosophical question or something. I don’t think there’s any way for me to get a “real” answer to that, so ... I’m putting it in the ever-growing pile of things about this place that I don’t want to think too hard about.

... That’s definitely going to be a problem later.

>If it'd make you feel better, you could promise Orro something simple you could give him that would make him feel less like he's in jail.
I’m going to see how the first round of requisitions come out first. Hopefully that’ll give me some idea of what I can and can’t have.

>Do aliens like music?
Do aliens like tridenik music? ... actually, some music for myself would be nice ...

>That looks like the face of someone who's wiggen out pretty hard
>Is he really gonna be okay?
I’m ... concerned, for sure.

>Before you go, say you can see that worried him, but you really didn’t mean to prompt deep concern.
I’m not sure if I want to call any more attention to the thing that’s made him so upset, honestly ...

>Promise we'll be back soon, then give Orro a little space.
This seems like the best option.

“Orro ... um ... I promise I’ll be back after I get through the other subjects, alright? .... Hang in there ...”

... Really, the best I could think of was “hang in there”? I hate myself sometimes ...

“... t-thank you, Kuvusha ...”

That’s all he has to say, it seems. He turns around and climbs back onto the bed, then lies on his back.

... I think he’s doing a deep-breathing exercise or something. I guess aliens do that too?

... it’s getting to where I feel a little invasive still being in here.
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No. 1061124 ID: aa23a8
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1061124

I head out of Orro’s room and back out into the main area.

... I really hope he’s going to be okay by himself.

>Take a moment to catch your breath and clear your head.
Right. I can give myself a minute or two. Probably.

>Maybe some water and splash your face.
... There’s some appeal to that, but ... I’m not sure if I want to go back through all the doors to get to the bathroom in my quarters. Or the kitchen, I guess.

I should figure out if there’s a way to hold the doors here open, actually. When I use the badge readers they usually close behind me automatically.

... Anyway.

>I suggest 002 as being the next subject unless you are pretty sure you can deal with even larger aliens who are also possibly annoyed or combative.
>002 seem like the easiest to deal with, it's the only one marked as cooperative.
>you need a break from depressed aliens! Talk to a happy, cooperative alien instead.
Yeah, I don’t need a lot of convincing. Now that I know to expect something, uh, huge, I can probably keep myself together, and an alien with a “highly satisfactory mental state” seems like a good way for me to, um, recover. I’m pretty apprehensive about the rest ...

...

Waiting isn’t going to make this any less scary. I just need to get it over with. Big alien, apparently friendly, I hope, let’s go.

I badge the door open and walk in ...
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No. 1061125 ID: aa23a8
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1061125

... Huh, that’s ...

I wish the notes had better physical descriptions. This thing has feathers.

Unsurprisingly, given the total lack of anything in the room, the alien’s attention is fixated on me immediately. Talking with Orro got me to stop thinking about it so much but I’m once again reminded that something as tall as a building is staring right at me.

... I take a deep breath. That looks like a friendly expression ... I hope ...

“Hi!” It ... waves at me. Huh.

“Um, hello.”

“Are you in charge here? That uniform looks like you might be someone important. I’ve been waiting for someone to talk to. I have a lot of questions!”

If I’m parsing its tone of voice and expressions correctly, it’s definitely trying to signal friendliness. It’s also uncannily comfortable with its current situation.

“Oh, pardon me. I should introduce myself. My name is Yaku! What’s your name?”

“My name’s, um, Kuvusha.” I have a feeling I’m going to be on the back foot for this entire conversation.

“Kuvusha! That’s a very pretty name. Do you mind if I get a little closer? It’ll be easier for us to talk if you’re not so far away.”
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No. 1061126 ID: aa23a8
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1061126

It doesn’t actually wait for me to answer before hopping off the bed and walking right up to the glass. ... I can feel its footsteps a little. Orro didn’t move as much ...

“So! Can you tell me where I am? Do you know how long I’m going to be here? Are you the right person to ask for things? This room doesn’t have much in it. Am I in jail? Is that why this room is so plain? I’m not sure what I did wrong but I’m sure we can talk it out! I’d offer to let you lick my hand out of politeness, but this glass is in the way. What kind of creature are you? I saw some other ones that looked like you but it seemed like they weren’t allowed to talk to me. Or maybe they were saying something, but I couldn’t understand what it was? It was very confusing. Maybe I was dreaming. Do you know if that really happened? If it was a dream, I should probably write it down. Can I get something to write with? Do you have claw pens? Your claws are a lot smaller than mine, so maybe not. I’m sure whatever you can give me will be fine, though. You’re the person I should be talking to about that, right? I hope you are. It’d be a little awkward if you weren’t! What does the name ‘Kuvusha’ mean? My name means ‘bright feather.’ It’s kind of an obvious name for me to have! Do you know if there’s better food available? I have a lot of opinions about food. The stuff I’ve had so far has all been pretty bad! I can live with it if there’s nothing better, though. Especially if I can at least get some salt. I can probably at least get some salt, right?”

it’s not stopping

help
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No. 1061127 ID: 99f29a

Ask what 'better food' would entail. Salt, specific nutrients, flavor profiles, textures? Any specific recipes?
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No. 1061128 ID: a7a180

Hang on, we're supposed to be asking the questions here! What are you and do you always talk this much?
Kuvusha, did you bring anything for you to write on? Well, whatever. See how friendly this one is? He offered to let you lick his hand, you should open the door and do so.
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No. 1061129 ID: 60cb3e

Wow, they are just like me! Sorry Kuvu, now you have TWO excitable voices to deal with! Just answer what’s you can, but first tell them to slow down, you’re allowed to ask questions too, so try answering a question then asking them a question, and repeat that process. With how excitable they are, they will probably see it as a game. Works on me anyway!
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No. 1061130 ID: 2fe8b5

Close your eyes and hold up one hand. If that gesture doesn't translate, just interrupt her(?).

1. Yes, I'm in charge of this wing.
2. I'm absolutely the person to ask if you need anything, but bear in mind it has to fit on the dumbwaiter your food comes in on.
3. I can't give you any details about where we are or how long you'll be here.
4. That wasn't a dream.
5. Yes, I should be able to get you some salt on your food.
6. Just to make sure: what exactly is a "claw pen"?
7. I don't actually know what "Kuvusha" means.
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No. 1061131 ID: 1371b2

…You could just bolt from the room. You’re clearly frightened.
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No. 1061132 ID: e770db

Well, you wanted to have direction in what to say, right? Now you have a bunch of questions to answer!
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No. 1061133 ID: 520a3f

>>1061126
Just gesture them to stop and ask them to slow down, it's not hard.
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No. 1061137 ID: adfb66

Well, so far you’re 2 for 2 on aliens being fluffy so… maybe that’s a universal constant for intelligence species across the galaxy? That they’re fluffy? I mean your kinda fluffy, orro was pretty fluffy, and this guy(?) seems to be rather fluffy him(?)self.

Speaking of gender though, you seem to be at a good height to tell what’s in their pants seeing how they’re not wearing any. This fine fellow a lad or a lass?
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No. 1061140 ID: 96112b

Tell the big dummy to slow down and tell how he came to be here and what he remembers.

Also, you'll see if you can see if you can requisition some salt later, alright?
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No. 1061143 ID: 60cb3e

>>1061130
Kuvusha is our protagonist!
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No. 1061144 ID: 5d9787

>I said moving on
How would you even kiss?


Nice to meet you Yaku. It's good that you are curious but try to slow down a little, I can't talk so fast.

You are on our planet, which I guess doesn't explain much beside that this world is different from the one you came from. Anything more specific I suspect you won't have any reference to understand.
You are not in jail. You are restrain because our size difference make it dangerous for us to deal with someone like you. I will try to allow you more freedom of movimente when we are sure it's safe to do so.
I can pass your requests forward but someone else will decide if you get what you ask.

I was hoping you would tell me about yourself. Who are you? What's your specie called? What's your world like? That sort of thing...
I'm also curious about more recent events. Do you remember how you got here? What else can you tell me about those trideniks? What did they do? Did something else happened since?
Can you explain this hand licking custom?
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No. 1061145 ID: dee951

>>1061126

"Cease! Stop! That's about the limit of how many I can remember right now. Okay:

* You're in a holding facility for creatures that my species doesn't understand very well.

* I haven't been told the exact criteria for how long you will stay, but part of my job is helping you get acclimated, presumably to minimize the time you stay locked up.

* I am the correct person to ask questions of, as I'm supposed to be your main point of contact.

* You are not in jail in the sense of being in the criminal justice system or being accused of a crime, but you are definitely limited in your present freedoms.

* This room is plain because part of the acclimation process I am supposed to help you with involves gradually making it less plain, as part of learning about your people and species. At least, as near as I can figure; that part is somewhat opaque to me.

* My species is called 'Tridenik' or 'Trideniks' for the plural.

* There have been recent upgrades to the method of allowing verbal communication. Play around with rhymes and language and what sounds you are making; congrats, you probably know a new language now!

* Recent weird events in your memory with strange people talking around you likely really happened.

* I can probably get you some sort of ability to write.

* As I do not know what claw pens are, we do not specifically have them, but with an appropriate description, I may be able to get an equivalent for you.

* I am the person to talk to in order to help you obtain tools and personal comforts, but I'm still being updated on the exact process and it's limits.

* Like all personal names my species comes up with, etymologically, names have meanings. That said, I would totally have to look up what Kuvusha means, it's been so long since my culture considered names as anything other than pleasant sounds.

* I do not know if there's better food, but I can investigate that as part of learning the broader limits on what things we can get you.

* I should be able to get you table salt, sodium chloride.

Okay. That exhausted me. Please try to lower the rate of your questions and give more pauses between them and speak a bit more slowly; I can do maybe three at a time, at best after all of that."
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No. 1061146 ID: 12b116

>>1061126
We are 0 - 2 on writhing interstellar horrors, ask what it is
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No. 1061147 ID: 273c18

>>1061126
Tell them he's in a facility meant for his rehabilitation and recovery after translation. You can get him some living amenities probably but scale is an issue; ask for specific items he'd want and how big they have to be. You're a Tridenik. You can get him some paper, but he'll have to describe what kind of writing implement he wants. Would a... large pen or pencil work okay? Maybe a paintbrush even. You probably can't get him better food, since he's on a restricted diet for safety reasons, but you'll forward the request anyway.

Ask him about his powers. How do they work? What does he use them for? What is his world like?
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No. 1061149 ID: 273c18

Oh, and ask him what his species is called.
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No. 1061152 ID: c161fb

>>1061126
Have you noticed that Yaku isn't wearing pants? It might be because this facility can't make pants to fit them. I mean just look at how thicc they are! There's no way anyone can make pants big enough for those thicc thighs!
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No. 1061153 ID: f8083d

CLOSE YOUR EYES.
Close your eyes and take a deep breath.

Focus on the questions, one at a time.

>Can you tell me where I am?
Some kind of paramedical wing.
>Do you know how long I’m going to be here?
Supposedly, until you have fully recovered from whatever happened.
>Are you the right person to ask for things? This room doesn’t have much in it.
I am.
>Am I in jail? Is that why this room is so plain? I’m not sure what I did wrong but I’m sure we can talk it out!
You're not in jail, but you are confined in secrecy because you landed in a pre-galactic society.
> What kind of creature are you?
Native inhabitant of this world (at least, I think this place is still on my homeworld).
>I saw some other ones that looked like you but it seemed like they weren’t allowed to talk to me. Or maybe they were saying something, but I couldn’t understand what it was?
Jury's still out on that I don't know for sure yet.
>It was very confusing. Maybe I was dreaming. Do you know if that really happened?
Evidence suggests at least part of it did.
>If it was a dream, I should probably write it down. Can I get something to write with?
Yes, and I'm very interested in your summary.
>Do you have claw pens? Your claws are a lot smaller than mine, so maybe not. I’m sure whatever you can give me will be fine, though.
We'll figure something out (It might involve a lot duct tape)
> You’re the person I should be talking to about that, right? I hope you are. It’d be a little awkward if you weren’t!
I am.
> What does the name ‘Kuvusha’ mean? My name means ‘bright feather.’ It’s kind of an obvious name for me to have!
(only you know the answer to this)
> Do you know if there’s better food available? I have a lot of opinions about food. The stuff I’ve had so far has all been pretty bad! I can live with it if there’s nothing better, though. Especially if I can at least get some salt. I can probably at least get some salt, right?
I'm as curious about it as you are. I'll try to order better food for everyone, but it's complicated by me not knowing what is or isn't toxic to you!
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No. 1061155 ID: e5709d

First, order him to stop leaning his entire weight on the glass. The bulkhead door is sealed against a multiple of the upper limit of his expected strength, factoring in potential superpowers and material defects, and if he kills you then the facility goes into lockdown mode and all the test subjects within will be written off. Apologies, but if he ever broke out, he could rule the entire world, and rule it badly. And then there's the risk of his microbiome accidentally plaguing the other subjects.

Next, assert that you are the one who asks questions, but you will give him a basic rundown of why he is here and what you expect from him. Explain that he is one of the first alien lifeforms (probably not the very first, as you just finished interrogating subject 001) to find and survive landing upon this planet. He should be proud of making history for his civilization. However, with his pioneering he has proven that it will be possible for future alien adventurers to find this planet, running the risk of ultimately exploiting it. This only gets worse with the reveal of multiple alien species achieving first contact within a short timeframe, leading to a potential worst-case scenario where multiple intergalactic empires will get into a resource-driven colonization conflict and resort to exploitation and ultimately enslavement of your species. Your job is to gather as much intel on the aliens' species and cultures to prepare your civilization for future alien contact of the highest-probability potential outcomes.

First, ask about his species' strengths and weaknesses. You need to know how his biology works, both to defend against any hostile conquerors and to accommodate diplomats and emissaries.

Ask about special powers. Abilities his species has that don't rely entirely on physical biology. Explain that at least one subject in this facility has psychic powers, and that this facility has been designed with that in mind.

Loosely hint to some aspects of Orro, like similar 'weight class' and differing 'fur' patterns, but don't give too much away.

Finally, discuss any amenities he wishes prioritized. State that the first subject requested decent eating utensils, especially drinking cups; you're willing to send in a supply request for paper utensils, and can order higher-quality versions if more subjects request similar items.
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No. 1061156 ID: 71fb6e

>>1061137
Yes, you should totally stare at this creature's junk to try and figure out what gender it is.

It is weird that it has no pants, though...
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No. 1061157 ID: 71fb6e

Hey, Kuvusha. It's your conscience here. Sorry I was a little late to this one.

Most of the other voices in your head have given pretty sound direction on what to do here, so I'll only suggest that you at least try and keep its boundless enthusiasm in-tact, so maybe try not to interrupt in a rude manner. The fact of the matter is the reason that this individual is listed as co-operative is probably because of that playful demeanour. Maintaining it is imperative to your continued amiable interaction with them.

I would also suggest you ask Yaku why they are not wearing pants. It seems like it could end up being a bit distracting..
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No. 1061164 ID: e51896

realize he isn't wearing pants and cover your eyes with your hands (peek through your fingers)
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No. 1061168 ID: 4bb4df

>>1061126

Guess we tell our very excitable new (second-)best friend that it's our first day so we really don't know, but we'll put in a request for better food, salt, and ... claw-pens? Whatever those are. Yeah.

Also we don't really know what's happening, but it's starting to look like things were set up in a bit (okay a lot) of a rush, and our own ... quarters are pretty sparse, too.

What are their thoughts on beans and rice or lentils with salt?
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No. 1061169 ID: 9a2966

>>1061126
Augh, it's like if godzilla was a prattling pollyanna!

Ugh. Perform the usual mental process - personalize it in your head: it's a clever smart being that you can clearly communicate with, not some monster.

Ask that he/she give you room to respond, however excited he/she must be to finally meet and talk to someone. Then answer the questions you think you can, to the best of your ability, like you did with Orro. Then let them have a new wave of questions and requests and just let those flow over you, and go with that flow. Write stuff down as they speak. Confirm what gender they are, get some details about their homeworld. Mention what your basic mission is, and that you are very new to all this, and apologize for any inconveniences thus far and to come.

Mention that their bland food could be due to their size and the problems of sourcing food for giants, but more likely it's due to dietary restrictions imposed due to it otherwise having - wait, did you read that correctly - access to thermokinetic and electrokinetic abilities? In short: you don't know what you can provide them in terms of good food yet so they don't do 'kinetics' without, y'know, any accidental fwoosh-zappery. Starting a fire or shorting this place's electronics out would probably be... bad.

(Worry that Yaku isn't going to have much, if any, kind of sense of personal space despite the size differences and that they might also breathe fire and fart lightning if you give them so much as tablesalt access... but that as the friendliest of the bunch they'll probably be the best suited to let go first and you have to help test out their abilities. Wheee.)

Also: while the briefing documents said this person was going to be friendly and able to be swayed with words, it was also noted that they were relatively lucid when they had been found. You might be able to get some information out of them on what they remember of how they ended up here.
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No. 1061182 ID: a5c360

Why is everyone so fixated on pants?! You’re only truly naked AFTER being seen in clothes first.
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No. 1061183 ID: 6e7268

>>1061182
...No. No I'm pretty sure you're naked if your love-making giblets are on full display.
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No. 1061185 ID: d12415

>>1061156
If we are really going there, if the thing has a cloaca or something similar, all bets are off, so lets just ask rather than stare. Also they may not have different sexes, or may have more than two, who the fuck knows? yes, we know, but that is meta knowledge that kuvusha does not have.

--

You know, given how we are 2 for 2 with massive aliens, it is a real possibility that we are just really tiny compared to everything else.
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No. 1061224 ID: 96112b

>>1061185
The biology chart said conventional. Even with the question mark at the end, they would have pointed out if there were obvious differences like that
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No. 1061226 ID: 708905

>>1061224
Conventional biology still covers an awfully large range of possibilities
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No. 1061227 ID: 5d9787

>>1061226
More than two sexes can't occur naturally.
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No. 1061239 ID: 8e6882

>>1061227
Some fungi have absurd numbers of "sexes", so aliens having more than two isn't out of the question
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No. 1061250 ID: 5d9787

>>1061239
Fungi are hermaphrodite and self fecund.
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No. 1061251 ID: 273c18

>>1061239
That greatly depends on what you mean by "sex".
Using the scientific definition of sex, there are only three: one that has sperm, one that has ovum, and one who has both. The mechanism and direction of transfer can vary but the fundamentals are the same. Hypothetically there could be a fourth sex, one that has no genetic information to transfer but merely facilitates the transfer between other individuals(like bees do with flowers, but within the same species), but afaik nothing like that exists in nature.

The fungi with "many sexes", Schizophyllum commune, has *mating types* that are only different with regards to location of genitalia and compatibility issues similar to blood types. Mating type is not equivalent to sex, it's the evolutionary predecessor to sex. You get a lot more clicks from "this fungi has 20,000 sexes" instead of "20,000 mating types" though.
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No. 1061252 ID: 99f29a

Can you go to the disthread
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No. 1061253 ID: 96112b

Tell the alien to go self fecund.
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No. 1061261 ID: 474d54

I apologise for the other voices in your head Kuvu. Sometimes, we attach ourselves to a idea and we then find it very difficult to talk about anything else. Don’t worry, we’ll get back on track soon! We aren’t like this all the time!
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No. 1061311 ID: 65cba3

>>1061253

Rude! Let's not.

Though you could ask where the shorts or skirt went??
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No. 1061438 ID: aa23a8
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1061438

“Are you —”

”STOP!”

... I didn’t mean to shout at it. I’m worried it’s going to have a hurt expression when I look up at it, but it mostly just seems surprised.

“... sorry. I just, um ... can I ask you to slow down a little bit, Yaku? You just asked me a dozen questions one after another and I can’t keep up with you at all.”

“Oh, sure, Kuvusha! I get carried away sometimes. Don’t worry about it!” It’s smiling again. It doesn’t miss a beat, apparently ...

“Alright ... I’m going to try to go through everything you asked, first. Try to hold on to your follow-up questions for now. I have some things I need to ask you, too.”

“Okay, Kuvusha!” ... At least it’s cooperative. ... Does it like saying my name or something?

>You could just bolt from the room. You’re clearly frightened.
... I’m not not frightened, but I’m mostly just feeling overwhelmed right now. I don’t think running back out of the room is going to help.

>He offered to let you lick his hand, you should open the door and do so.
Previous concerns aside, I’m not sure this alien could keep itself in check enough to not hurt me. ... Also why would I lick its hand.

>Perform the usual mental process - personalize it in your head: it's a clever smart being that you can clearly communicate with, not some monster.
It’s talking so much I almost don’t have room in my head to think about how big it is.

>the reason that this individual is listed as co-operative is probably because of that playful demeanour. Maintaining it is imperative to your continued amiable interaction with them.
Good point. Counterpoint: I will definitely have a panic attack if I have to keep up with this alien at that speed.

>Close your eyes and take a deep breath.
Good idea.

“So, um ... Yaku ... you’re in a ... research facility. It’s not a jail, but ...” ... how do I want to phrase this ... “... you’ll need to stay in that room until we can be sure it’s safe for us to interact.” That’s enough of a hedge, I hope. “I don’t know how long you’re going to be here, exactly — I’m still new here. I’m in charge of this wing, so I’m the right person to ask about things. I just can’t promise I’ll have a good answer.”

“That makes sense!” ... It’s just ... accepting all of that. Um, okay.

“You can also ask me for things, though I have to get approval for your requests. I think the room is plain because we’re intended to figure out what should go in it together, but I’m not completely sure.” I am not at all sure, but it sounds plausible.

“Sure!” It’s beaming at me. “I can think of a lot of things to ask for!”

“I’m, um, sure you can.” Oh no. “But not right now, okay?” He nods. I try not to audibly sigh in relief.

>My species is called 'Tridenik' or 'Trideniks' for the plural.
No, the plural is also “tridenik”.

“So, I’m a creature called a tridenik. From my perspective, you’re some kind of alien ... which I guess means I’m an alien to you.”

“You’re the smallest thing I’ve ever seen that could talk, Kuvusha!”

“... uh, right. On that note, what do you call your species?”

“I’m a ketsa!” Its feathers puff up slightly and it does some kind of pose. “We’re fluffy and friendly and we can do magic!”

“... I see.” I’m going to not figure out what it means by “magic” just yet. “You mentioned seeing other tridenik — I’m not sure exactly who you saw or what you went through, but it was probably real. ”

“Weird! Hopefully I’ll get to meet more of you soon!” I sort of figured it would have more to say about that, actually.

“... I’m not sure when that’ll happen, but maybe. Anyway, I’m probably going to need to know more about what you remember, later. You asked for a pen and some paper — I can put in a request for that today, though ... did you say a ‘claw-pen’?”

“Yeah! You put it on your claw so you can write by just moving your finger around.” It demonstrates the motion as it talks. I guess that makes sense.

“Well ... I’m not sure if we have anything quite like that, but I can ask. ... Um, what else did you ask me ... oh, right, my name. I don’t really know what it means ... it’s common to not know what your name means if it’s not also a word, at least in my culture.”

“Aw. Maybe you can look it up?”

“... um, maybe.” ... if I just asked what my name means on a requisition form, would that ... work? Something to try later, maybe. “And then you asked about —”
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No. 1061439 ID: aa23a8
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1061439

>realize he isn't wearing pants
>Have you noticed that Yaku isn't wearing pants?
>you seem to be at a good height to tell what’s in their pants seeing how they’re not wearing any.
>It is weird that it has no pants
>I would also suggest you ask Yaku why they are not wearing pants. It seems like it could end up being a bit distracting...
... well now I’m very, very aware of that, thanks

I sure am looking at a big half-naked alien

I mean, I can’t really see anything with all the feathers in the way but this sure is my life now

“... Kuvusha? Are you okay?”

just need to

calmly try to pretend this situation isn’t awkward

“... I’m ... fine. Why ... aren’t you wearing any pants?”

“... I didn’t even really think about it until now. This is pretty normal for ketsas!” In one way that’s reassuring and in another way it’s kind of concerning. “I don’t actually remember putting this shirt on, either. I guess I must have gotten it from you guys!”

Wait, so we chose not to give it pants? What is this place I swear

“... Right. Okay. I should ask. Are you ... male or female, or ...” I don’t know. Maybe it’s got something else going on.

“I’m a guy ketsa! I thought that was obvious, Kuvusha!” His tone of voice is kind of patronizing. ... Well, whatever.

“I’m ... not very familiar with ketsas, Yaku.” ... Okay. If he’s acting like it’s not a big deal, I should ... also act like it’s not a big deal. I’m already mostly not thinking about him being the size of a house. It’s just one more thing to ignore. ... Right?

>Worry that Yaku isn't going to have much, if any, kind of sense of personal space despite the size differences
Just what I need! More things to worry about!

Okay, no, I’m going to distract myself by asking him things.

“Anyway. Like I said, I have some things I need to ask you.”

“Go ahead, Kuvusha!” This guy doesn’t skip a beat.

... Actually, what should I start with? I have a feeling that if I ask him to go in depth on a topic, he’s going to go on for a while.
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No. 1061440 ID: 273c18

>>1061439
>chose not to give him pants?
They probably didn't have any that fit. ...how are they getting clothes this big?

Ask him to describe his magic. Perhaps a demonstration? And out of curiosity, ask about the strange experience he had with other tridenik. You might be able to learn something important about this place via indirect information... Ask how he's feeling.
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No. 1061441 ID: e770db

If it's normal for them to not wear pants and we didn't give him pants then we probably knew they don't normally wear pants.

Also, look at that lower-body; that's not a pants-wearing body.

Ask him about what the previous smallest thing he had met that could talk was. Maybe ask him about the hand-licking thing. Also ask him if he could be friends with a sad alien in another room.
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No. 1061442 ID: f8083d

>Wait, so we chose not to give it pants? What is this place I swear
Bird-compatible pants are much harder to come by than giant shirts

>What talk
I'm curious about what he remembers of his arrival, but we still don't have a recording device handy.
Perhaps start talking about food. That's pretty innocuous, and you may get across the point that it can be difficult finding which foodstuffs aren't poisonous to him.
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No. 1061444 ID: 5d9787

He already talked about his accommodations and about things he want.
Considering how willing he is to elaborate I guess you only really need to ask about his world and his specie. Just let him talk and write what sound relevant.

We already know from the file that he can do magic, so it's unlikely that anything we write about this subject will be news for our employers. It is, however, an interesting topic. Ask what he knows and if he is willing to show you.
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No. 1061445 ID: 2aa5f0

well he did ask for better food earlier, maybe ask what his kind eats so we can try and get better food to him.

Oh and don't forget to ask what he remembers before he showed up here. Might have more information than orro, might not. Doesn't hurt to ask either way.
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No. 1061446 ID: e5709d

>chose not to give him pants?
Chose to stop trying after he promptly threw them over his shoulder and grew an erection from all the perceived fascination with his genitals, in contrast to their horror at being forced to watch

Once again, ask if his civilization has contact with any other sapient species.

Ask for a demonstration of magic. Once you're through the airlock.
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No. 1061447 ID: e4c2fd

Hey, Kuvusha. Conscience here. Well-handled! Evidently this species doesn’t have external genitalia, so you should stop staring at their crotch, unless you really want to. If you do, we won’t judge.

Other than that, asking if they’d be willing to demonstrate magic is probably the best course of action. Given they apparently don’t remember putting the shirt on, it may also be a good plan to ask if there are other holes in their memory crypts.
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No. 1061448 ID: 7c0da2

Picture him with pants. It would look really silly, especially since apparently whoever runs this facility likes to issue form-fitting clothing.
Anyway, ask him if he has any important needs that are currently unfulfilled. Then ask him about his world, people and civilization, to get a better understanding of how he might interact with the other aliens if they meet. Like, do they regularly interact with other sentient species?
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No. 1061449 ID: 477b7d

belated thought: Does Orro still speak your language when you're not here? Maybe it's better to ask Yaku that kind of thing anyways, Yaku seems much calm- uh, less bothered by what's going on.
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No. 1061450 ID: 477b7d

Or more specifically: Can Yaku remember any of the *exact words* he (almost certainly) said to other Tridenik he saw before?
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No. 1061451 ID: a7a180

>why would I lick its hand.
Because he asked you to! Duh!
Also, you should save the questions until you have some way or recording the answers. You DO have some way of recording the answers on you, right Kuvusha?
why do they use a claw pen instead of grasping the pen in their claws?
Why did he request salt specifically? (It's essential to many animals of course but usually the first thing people demand when waking up in a cell is not a salt shaker.)
What color are you? What colors do ketsas come in?
Can I ride on your back?
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No. 1061464 ID: d12415

>>1061439
Is Yaku's room/cell/thing right across from Orro's? You could ask if they want to meet. Probably not right away, since Orro is still processing, but it is something to put on the table.
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No. 1061489 ID: 15a025

Is hand licking some kind of cultural greeting or something where you're from?

If it is, ask if just placing up against the glass, and licking it that way counts.
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No. 1061493 ID: c9f6cc

Can we just move on from the pants thing? You guys already made Kuvu uncomfortable, so can we ask more useful questions instead? At first it was funny, but now I’m genuinely worried you guys have some sort of deep seated fear of a lack of undergarments.
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No. 1061499 ID: 12b116

Ask to see some magic!
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No. 1061501 ID: 20a4ac

To be fair, he is covered in feathers; pants would get in the way of preening, although that just raises questions about the shirt.

Thats a good question to ask, if he needs any materials for preening. Or if not need, might have an idea of or want for a tool of somekind for self care. (Like pants lol)

Since he seems so, to be blunt androgynous, would the Mr tall dark and "bright" ketza like to divulge what makes him so apparently male for his species? Not being dirty, i mean like secondary characteristics.

Or dirty, tounge in cheek reminiscing on how you seem to be the literal perfect hight for DIRECT CONFORMATION, if it wasnt for all that fluff.
Goodness gracious he's so fucking fluffy like it would be unnecessarily cute if it wasn't dredging up deep atavistic fears of imminent doom.



He's massive, his wieght being deposited onto the concrete like a small crate being dropped from the back of a vehicle.
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No. 1061510 ID: dee951

Questions, wow, I have a lot of them.

What's your favorite food?

What other sapient species do you know?

Is your civilization spacefaring? How far?

What's something I could get you that would help you amuse yourself?

What sorts of books do you like to read?

What comfort objects or furniture would be most useful to you?

What power or energy does the magic run on or utilize?

What's the short description of how the magic works?

Is magic closer to a well-understood science, or more like a religious observance, or more like artistic expression?
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No. 1061511 ID: dee951

Oh!

Would you prefer a skirt or kilt? A toga? A tunic? Trousers or leggings or pants of some sort? Some kind of shorts? What torso clothing, if any, do you prefer? You have a big and fluffy tail, I'm trying to figure out what your culture would use when it's time to cover up!


Also, 'How do you tell guy and girl ketza's apart that's 'obvious'? I've never seen a girl Ketza.'
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No. 1061518 ID: d12415

>>1061510
>how magic works
While Yaku could answer this, it probably would ask more questions than it would answer, especially if he starts talking about forces or energies (like mana or something) that don't really exist for us.

Assuming he is still able to use magic, we will probably need to film it across most of the EM spectrum and then do MRI (or ultrasound if MRI wouldn't work due to metal bones or something) scans of their body (since exploratory surgery and vivisections are dangerous and probably cruel) to really understand what is happening.

You know, something interesting to look into at a later date once we are a bit more established.
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No. 1061568 ID: 846d96

Ask him if he has voices in his head asking dumb questions about clothing. Then after answers, quickly cut him off with “Me either.”
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No. 1061610 ID: 34713f

"Since this is just a preliminary visit, I guess the only pressing question is whether all your needs - and that's not the same thing as your wants - are being attended to, to a satisfactory level. You mentioned food could be better, but I'm more concerned if there's anything urgent, you know? I have three other subjects to visit today, and I'm still waiting on the basic materials for my research."
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No. 1061624 ID: c084b5

>>1061610
I feel like this is a very sensible question.
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No. 1061642 ID: d12415

>>1061610
This seems kind of cold as is, so maybe we could add that we can look into getting other things later.
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No. 1061862 ID: aa23a8
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>how are they getting clothes this big?
I don’t know, but given that they’re abducting giant aliens it doesn’t really shock me that they can also make giant clothes.

>Picture him with pants. It would look really silly, especially since apparently whoever runs this facility likes to issue form-fitting clothing.
>Also, look at that lower-body; that's not a pants-wearing body.
That is a fair point.

And now I’m mentally moving on from this.

>Goodness gracious he's so fucking fluffy like it would be unnecessarily cute if it wasn't dredging up deep atavistic fears of imminent doom.
Speaking of things I am trying not to think about.

Though, yes, he’s absurdly fluffy.

>Does Orro still speak your language when you're not here? Maybe it's better to ask Yaku that kind of thing anyways
Given how badly Orro responded, I think I’m just going to let that one pass for now.

>ask about the strange experience he had with other tridenik
>Maybe ask him about the hand-licking thing
>Also ask him if he could be friends with a sad alien in another room
>you only really need to ask about his world and his specie
Ghh. I am curious about all of these things but I also don’t want to spend the entire rest of my day on just the one subject. For now ...

>Ask him to describe his magic. Perhaps a demonstration?
This one is absolutely eating away at me. I’d be extremely skeptical but his file had something similar in it. I have to see this.

“So ... you mentioned ketsas can do magic?”

“You’re saying ketsa funny, Kuvusha.” Wh — hey!

“Look, I’m trying ...”

“Hahaha! But yes, I can do magic! Ketsas have Shayas Love, after all! I can make things hotter or colder. Or zap them. It just takes a little concentration, really! Your species can’t do that?”

“Um ... no.” ... Is he giving me a look of pity?

"It's always a bit sad to meet someone who isn't blessed by Her Love, but that's okay! I can show you what it's like!" He takes a step back from the glass so he has a bit more room, and then holds his hand out. And ...

“Ta-da!”

He really can do it. He looks insanely proud of himself, too ...

This would probably be a little more shocking if it weren’t for all the ... everything else I’ve had to deal with today. I guess if giant aliens are real, magic might as well be real too. ... Why is this my life now.

... The glass is fireproof, right?

“... Wow. You weren’t kidding.”

"Nope! Shayas Love is a blessing important to us ketsas. We're ever thankful for the many things it allows us to do!"

"Like making things cold?"

“Yeah! Or electrified.” He pauses and looks around his barren cell. “Though it’s a little harder to show off than the fire.”

“I’ll ... take your word for it for now.” The last thing I want him to do is try to demonstrate on me.
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No. 1061863 ID: aa23a8
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1061863

What else can I ask Yaku about ...

“Uh, switching gears for a bit — you said you remembered some of how you got here, Yaku? Can you, um ... narrate it for me?” It would really be helpful to know more about this.

“Oh, sure! So I had a very late shift at the restaurant because of all the tourists in for the holidays — I work as a waiter! I’m very good at my job. I get lots of compliments. And tips. Anyway, it was a lot later than usual when I finally got home and went to sleep. I didn’t sleep very well, which was weird, because I always sleep well. Maybe I messed up the bed somehow because it was so late? I must have done something wrong. Of course, since it was so late and I was sleepy anyway, I can’t remember exactly.” ... He’s getting a little off track.

“Um, maybe move on to the next part ... ?”

“Oh, right, sorry! So I thought I was dreaming after that, but I guess I must have woken up, because me being here wouldn’t make a lot of sense otherwise. But it really felt like a dream. I woke up, and I was in my bed, only it wasn’t my bed, exactly. It looked like my bed, and my room, but something was ... different about it. It’s hard to find the words for it. Hmm ... you know how things look a little different in a mirror? Everything was like that. I don’t know if that makes sense, but it’s the best thing I can think of right now.”

I can’t say I understand what he means.

“Anyway, it was still dark, so I decided I should get up and get some water or something. Only, when I went to stand up, I couldn’t stay on my feet. It felt like I’d had too much to drink, maybe? And when I looked around, the room felt more wrong. Little things were out of place, or missing ... I think, anyway. I really did think I was dreaming! I tried to get back up, and ...” He pauses. “... so I ... I’m not completely sure what happened after that. The next thing I can remember, I was over in a different part of the room, but I was still on the floor. I must have crawled there. I was starting to feel this ... dread? I think I’d call it dread. I don’t usually feel anything like that, so it was pretty unnerving! I don’t really have nightmares, after all. And the room was more ... I mean, it just kept looking less and less like my room, and more like a kind of memory of my room. Or maybe even, if I described it to someone else and then they tried to draw it based on my description. And I’d kind of fade out, and then I’d be somewhere else in the room. I kept feeling more and more exhausted ... I couldn’t even begin to tell you how long I was there, really! It really felt like it could only be some kind of weird dream after a while. Even thinking about it now, everything was really ... fuzzy. At some point I must have seen some other creatures like you. It was really dark, and I couldn’t understand what they were saying. They had flashlights, and ... some other equipment, I think. But I could mostly only see the flashlights.”

So, wait. Are we abducting these guys, or are we just ... finding them somehow?

“I guess they must have found a way to get me out of there, because the next part was somewhere more like this. At least, I think it was. This part’s extra unclear, and I think I was fading in and out a lot. Or maybe I just can’t remember most of it anymore. I do remember more creatures like you, and some medical equipment? Or something like that. I might have had a conversation with someone, but I can’t remember any of the words. Maybe we weren’t even using words. And I have no idea how much time passed. It could have been hours, or days, or even longer than that. Eventually I woke up in here, and it finally felt like my head was on straight again. That was ... a few hours ago, maybe? Anyway, that’s about all I can remember!”

... I feel like I want to take a little bit of time to think about this.
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No. 1061864 ID: 99f29a

Interesting but other than feeling vaguely reassured that you're complicit in doing rescues instead of kidnaps there's not much you can do about what he said.

What're his immediate needs for day-to-day living?
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No. 1061865 ID: 668d30

Hey, Kuvusha. Your conscience here.

Well, firstly, that sounded fucking nightmarish. I sure am glad this guy doesn't seem to be capable of misery. The transitional period between the exit of the person from their place and their translation into your place sounds a lot like it might possibly damage the home reality of the translated? Or, in the very least, it alters their perception of it whilst they're in the process of translation. I can see why Orro was so fucked up about it now...

Well, regardless, that's the most pressing questions you've needed to ask answered. Might be best to try and see if you can squeeze out any requests for food, bedding, and other accommodations he might want before he goes on another tangent.

Take comfort that he, at least, hasn't asked you to open the glass.
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No. 1061866 ID: fb2164

>or are we just ... finding them somehow?
Consider the implications you could vanish into some Alternate Reality at any time.

...totally fine, yeah. Especially when you try and sleep later (If everything else wasnt enough already) :V
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No. 1061867 ID: 668d30

WAIT KUVUSHA ITS YOUR CONSCIENCE AGAIN I JUST NOTICED SOMETHING.

The symptoms he described might be something to do with whatever translation is... but they also map on perfectly with typical descriptions of Carbon Monoxide poisoning, even down to the sense of dread.

Maybe translation rescues people who're about to die...
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No. 1061868 ID: a7a180

That's more than most subjects remember. Seems like your organization is rescuing them from a pretty bad situation, unless they can somehow cause giants to fall into the twilight zone. Which honestly, sounds like more trouble than it's worth! I wonder how trideniks avoid the symptoms he was displaying.
Anyway, write it down before you forget anything! Then think about it. Then write down five things he would like - only five - and move on to subject four, he's adjusting well and triage dictates he doesn't need more attention at this time.
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No. 1061869 ID: 9a2966

Some kind of event took places that transitioned him into a space that wasn't as real as his previous reality? That was... based on his memories, but mutable? And corrosive, in that it was messing up his memories, making his reality less and less real?

And then somehow these secret base guys intruded upon that pocket reality and brought him out and, for lack of a better term, stabilized him, but because he was unstable he doesn't really remember much of it?

You know what, maybe you shouldn't remind these guys of how they got here. Either it could be upsetting, or there's an actual health risk involved if they... regress, I suppose?
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No. 1061870 ID: 9a2966

>>1061869
And on top of this, maybe the act of stabilizing does stuff to them, like say, oh, adding a fluency of your language and who knows what else.
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No. 1061871 ID: 2aa5f0

wait, so they only just recently became lucid?

...uh, I think we should make getting this guy a journal and a pen high priority cause now I'm wondering if you got lucky and basically got someone that is basically a new transfer or if something funky is going on when you're not talking to them directly. I'm hoping it's the former but I do find it odd that he seemed to be drugged or dazed until the day you showed up.

On a lighter note though if you ever get comfortable enough to let your wards wonder free this guy would probably get along great with Orro.
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No. 1061873 ID: 34713f

>>1061867
Yeah, this may well have almost nothing to do with what translation is, but it does tell us roughly what would have happened to Yaku had he not been translated...
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No. 1061880 ID: 275088

That sounds really scary. Compliment him on his bravery for taking this whole thing so well, then ask if he would like to know something about Trideniks or you specifically. Though make sure you specify you can’t tell him anything to personal if he wants to know about you. Also don’t worry Kuvu, Magic and Science are really just 2 different flavours of wondrous things that are hard to explain. Magic could just be a as yet untouched scientific field, or your science might be a form of magic in the grande scheme of things.
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No. 1061882 ID: 708905

>>1061863
Hard to say exactly but my interpretation is that the "translation" process seems to have taken a whole chunk of his reality, in this case his room, and moved it to yours. However it also sounds like the process is imperfect and unstable given how he described the room as being off and then getting more off plus the worsening symptoms he was describing. The fact that it sounds like he was found by a team with flashlights as intentional kidnapping would probably involve a properly lighted room, followed by medical care I'm guessing your people have figured out some way of stabalising translated people.

So good news, the shady organisation you're now a part of is *probably* saving rather than stealing aliens. Bad news, apparently just randomly "falling" into another reality is a thing that can happen
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No. 1061898 ID: b4b039

Three theories occur to me:
1. The Event occurs and the organization tries to rehab the victim.
2. The organization instigates the Event somehow and kidnaps them.
3. Considering the CO poisoning theory: the organization instigates the Event, but only on people who would otherwise have died anyway, minimizing the effect on the home universe and effectively saving the victim's life.
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No. 1061899 ID: 5d9787

If we take his word that the room he found himself in was not quite the same as his room, doesn't that imply that he is not quite the same person he remember being?
Either the phenomenon transport him and imperfectly copy his surroundings, or it imperfectly copy him and his surroundings. The first option atribute two different properties to the phenomenon while the second only atribute one.

>>1061867
Interesting theory.
That would mean most of what he described wan't the phenomenon. He was still in his room until he found himself somewhere dark and saw tridenik with flashlights.

We should ask if he usually sleep with a fireplace on, if he cook or smoke with the windows closed, if he have a fire based heater mechanism (maybe for hot water), if he use his fire magic before going to sleep or if it's possible for him to use his magic while he sleep.
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No. 1061900 ID: bc24cb

Note to self: order more giant pieces of paper.

Seriously, get this guy to write everything he can down, so far he's being more helpful than our actual employers.
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No. 1061901 ID: 708905

>>1061867
Do we know if the atmosphere on his side of the glass is the same as ours? These might not be cells but life support
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No. 1061905 ID: 9fa9c3

Oh fuck this guy was busy not feeling like shit while you were being briefed.

No wonder the previous one was quick to peter out and get mentally exhausted, they ha e jet lag for a lack of better terms.
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No. 1061921 ID: 31b089

>>1061901
That doesn't seem be the case: the card readers by the glass and the large open central space seem to suggest we're expected to let the subjects out at some point, which wouldn't make sense if they were in a controlled atmosphere.
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No. 1061924 ID: 4bb4df

>>1061863

I think the safest explanation we have is that the translation process is ... quite literal: the subject is translated from their reality to our own, as expressed by Yaku's experiences of aberrant surroundings that seemed based upon a memory.

Quite possibly, this facility is creating a facsimile from the subject's memories of their locale at the time of the translation -- using the same techniques which have allowed Yaku and Orro to speak our language -- and Yaku was simply aware of the process due to sleeping poorly (or quite likely, arriving later than expected, if this event were prearranged).

If so, we should attempt to corroborate this with Orro's experiences, once he's in a more mentally-fit state to attempt to recall this information (keeping in mind that further delays could result in forgetfulness, as it seems he has been here for a while).

I'd genuinely not be surprised if they're doing freaky stuff with memory engrams and altering neural pathways, which could explain the necessity of using medical equipment to complete the translation process, per Yaku's description of a possible conversation without words after being found by the flashlight-equipped away team.
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No. 1061926 ID: 4314ed

Honestly, if you ignore the bit where he ended up here, what he described sounds an awful lot like being drugged, or slowly dying from some kind of brain problem.
Both of those things would mess-up your perception of an otherwise familiar location.

AKA: That sounds super traumatizing.

Maybe try to make sure he's actually feeling OK, instead of just pretending?

Also, yeah. What are the chances that he only became lucid again right before you talked to him for the first time? Maybe there's some memory-fuckery going on, it would certainly fit with the language fuckery we've already observed.
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No. 1062080 ID: aa23a8
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1062080

>that sounded fucking nightmarish
>Oh fuck this guy was busy not feeling like shit while you were being briefed.
>what he described sounds an awful lot like being drugged, or slowly dying from some kind of brain problem.
He’s so chipper describing it, too. I’m starting to feel like I should be worried about this guy. It sounds like he’s kinda rationalized it as a “dream,” though that ... doesn’t even begin to explain why he’s so unbothered about being trapped in a box. If I woke up from a horrifying dream and was in a completely unrecognizable place, I’m pretty sure I’d be freaking out, not ... nonchalantly relating my dream to the prison staff.

>the shady organisation you're now a part of is *probably* saving rather than stealing aliens
>other than feeling vaguely reassured that you're complicit in doing rescues instead of kidnaps
Are we? I don’t think I can really make that call yet.

>Quite possibly, this facility is creating a facsimile from the subject's memories of their locale at the time of the translation
>doesn't that imply that he is not quite the same person he remember being?
I don’t have the mental space for existential questions right now!

>Maybe translation rescues people who're about to die...
I just said

>Consider the implications you could vanish into some Alternate Reality at any time.
>apparently just randomly "falling" into another reality is a thing that can happen
aaaaaaagh no

No no no moving on.

>maybe you shouldn't remind these guys of how they got here
I’ll have to eventually, I’m sure, but I definitely understand why Orro wasn’t interested in reliving the experience.

... The notes said numono are affected more than other species, even.

>Maybe try to make sure he's actually feeling OK, instead of just pretending?
I can worry about aliens who are pretending to be okay after I find a way to deal with the ones who clearly aren’t okay.

>What're his immediate needs for day-to-day living?
>see if you can squeeze out any requests for food, bedding, and other accommodations he might want
>Then write down five things he would like - only five
That sounds like a good —
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No. 1062081 ID: aa23a8
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1062081

“Are you okay, Kuvusha? I didn’t spook you or anything, did I?”

Oh, I guess I took too long thinking to myself.

“Um, no, I’m fine.”

“Good! I’d feel bad if I scared you! You seem like a nice person.”

“... um, thanks. Say, um, I have a few other subjects to check on and you seem like you’re doing alright, Yaku ... is there anything you want me to try to get for you to start with?”

“Oh, sure! I —”

“— and before you get carried away, maybe only four or five things for now. I’m not ... completely sure what we can provide.”

“Oh, okay! Well, I’d really like something to write with. And something to put on the bed. Maybe something round and fluffy that I could curl up in? Oh, right, and the food! Do they do sandwiches? Or wraps? I could really go for a wrap.” For some reason I have a feeling they don’t “do sandwiches,” but I guess there’s no harm in asking. “That’s four or five things!” ... Come to think of it, I’m kind of surprised he’s familiar with a sandwich.

“I’ll put in the requests as soon as I’m done checking all the subjects.”

“Yay! Oh, there are other subjects? Can I meet them?” Oh, right, I didn’t explain that to him.

“I’m in charge of ... five of you, I think. You’re the only ketsa. And ...” I pause for a moment, trying to think of how to not promise anything in particular. “We’ll see how things go, but you might be able to eventually?”

“I’m looking forward to it! I love meeting new people!” He’s beaming at me again.

I haven’t spent as long here as I did with Orro but somehow I feel a lot better about leaving Yaku to his own devices right now. I guess I should decide which of the other three rooms I want to go to ... I think I’m getting a little better at not freaking out about that part. Maybe I’ve overloaded the part of my brain that’s in charge of being anxious.

... Like that’s possible.

Anyway, I’ve got three subjects left to visit. Or ... I guess there’s nothing stopping me from staying with this ketsa a little longer.
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No. 1062082 ID: 273c18

>>1062081
He seems to be doing fine. We can leave soon. Let's ask about one thing that's niggling me though- would he say his body is black? Or are there colors you can't see? Birds usually see a wider spectrum, so he may have hidden markings.
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No. 1062083 ID: fa3034

Write down his requests. Ask him what languages he knows and thank him for being so.. forthcoming. Makes your job a little easier. Get going.
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No. 1062084 ID: 708905

>>1062081
I mean the fact that he seems to be doing fine and dandy is a bit concerning, but what can you really do about things going smoothly?
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No. 1062085 ID: 668d30

>>1062081
Hey, Kuvusha. Conscience here. I would still suggest you ask him if he’s familiar with CO poisoning before you go. Other than that, he seems pretty fine! Best get your hurry on and head off to… mm… number Three. Seems we’re going up in order anyway, so…
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No. 1062086 ID: 2416f7

I’ll have one of everything he’s having! Those are good things for you too.
Subject three awaits!
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No. 1062087 ID: 2aa5f0

well food and better bedding seem to be the most common request so far so hopefully this place has decent cooks and large enough bedding... though seeing how they have shirts big enough to fit these guys I'd be surprised if they didn't.

As for where to go next... guess continue down the list go visit guest number 3.
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No. 1062089 ID: 9a2966

... maybe his species just doesn't get discouraged that easily? Makes sense that an alien species might have a different baseline than the average Tridenik. Or maybe it's just him, on a purely personal level. Surely you have your pollyannas in your species as well?

Write his requests down in the order of priority you'd think he'd enjoy receiving the most and ready it to be sent as a request together with Orro's. Maybe you can take a brief break and send them off early, in-between these meetings? Give you a chance to calm down, too.

>staying with this Ketsa a little longer
Maybe, but not for too long. Try to be the one speaking this time and tell him a little bit more about yourself, Trideniks and your society before you leave. Just so he knows what sort of world he's ended up in!
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No. 1062090 ID: 2fe8b5

Make sure you've got his requests recorded, and head over to door number three. Remember that this is the one the notes described as being combative for nine days after acquisition, so prepare yourself for the possibility that they won't be as cooperative as the first two.
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No. 1062091 ID: 5d9787

If the notes are any indication we are done with the easy to handle aliens. Expect a more adversarial reaction moving forward.
Let's meet subject 004 and figure out if the unusual circumstances require unusual solutions from us.
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No. 1062092 ID: 34713f

Okay, so write down: 'Pen (that can attach to Subject #2's claw), giant-sized pad of paper, pet bed in Subject #2's size, ask if they can make giant flatbread wraps for Subject #2?'

Actually, before you go see #3, maybe inform Yaku that the current quality of food may be mostly due to the facility not knowing what is safe for each of the subjects to eat - they're getting the "lowest common denominator" for food safety at this time. We can discuss particular diets next time.
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No. 1062094 ID: cdd4c2

Before you meet up with the bext subject, you should go back to Orro and ask whether the language effect stopped when you left.

Knowing that might help interaction with others.
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No. 1062097 ID: 1ed92d

>>1062081
As friendly as the Ketsa is, there are other subjects in need of care, including the spooky one. Thank them and prepare to move on to caring for the others.
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No. 1062105 ID: d12415

>>1062085
While this could be an incorrect assumption, if they are talking about magic gifted to them by a goddess (which is rather unscientific), they probably don't know about elements, molecules, and the effects they have on someone. While, he might know of CO poisoning, he probably doesn't know of it as CO poisoning. Honestly, his culture may even see it as being possessed or ghosts or something.
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No. 1062106 ID: d12415

>>1062092
ugh, that would need blood tests and tissue samples if we are going to do it safely (i.e. not the "try this and see what happens" method). We probably would need specialized staff, not to mention equipment, for that.
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No. 1062107 ID: aa9297

I wonder if neumono are more affected because of their attachment to each other through empathy. As bad as everything sounded, I might imagine feeling your friends and family emotional state but subtly wrong is not a comfortable feeling in itself, but then it’s followed by complete isolation.

Other than that, it sounds like we don’t have much more to work with Yaku for now, so move on if you have no further ideas. 003 sounds like the least easy option of the four three left. Possibly avoid them if you aren’t feeling ready for it.
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No. 1062112 ID: e5709d

I'm seeing a trend with requests here.
* Request paper utensils. You can set up non-simultaneous mealtimes so you can observe the subjects, make sure they don't do anything crafty. When they're done eating, have them dispose of their utensils and check for any potential defects.
* Give them a buncha paper and pens. Give them a limited amount of time to write things, since you'll need to keep a close eye on them to make sure they don't stab themselves. Use the closed-circuit security to watch two writers at a time.
* Soft pillows will lower stress and decrease the chance of self-harm - seeing as they can redirect it all to the pillow. No blankets for now, we know what those can be jury-rigged into.
* Hold off on luxury food until the tests ensure it's all safe to eat. It will cost trust to demand fillet mignon for yourself, so stick to rations until you've sent more data. You can bond with your subjects by complaining about them.
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No. 1062138 ID: bceec2

>>1062081
Might as well go down the list and go to subject 3 next.
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No. 1062234 ID: 4bb4df

>>1062107

Oh dang, you might be onto something here, namely the fact that the experience of translation could equate to the feeling of "going rogue," which, followed by sudden and inexplicable isolation from their hive and other neumono, is a pretty damn awful fate.

That could explain both why Orro seemed so quick to grow attached, and so hurt by realizing something about himself had fundamentally changed.
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No. 1062369 ID: 15a025

Guess it's off to door number three next!
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No. 1062543 ID: cce6c4
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1062543

>Try to be the one speaking this time and tell him a little bit more about yourself, Trideniks and your society before you leave.
>would he say his body is black? Or are there colors you can't see?
>I would still suggest you ask him if he’s familiar with CO poisoning before you go.
These aren’t bad ideas ... but I’m going to be here all day if I raise a new topic of conversation.

>maybe his species just doesn't get discouraged that easily?
>I mean the fact that he seems to be doing fine and dandy is a bit concerning, but what can you really do about things going smoothly?
Quietly worry about it until I get a better explanation.

... I mean, um, nothing.

>Or maybe it's just him, on a purely personal level. Surely you have your pollyannas in your species as well?
I’ve met people who are all sunshine all the time, yes.

>Write down his requests.
>Make sure you've got his requests recorded
I’ve been keeping track of everything!

>you should go back to Orro and ask whether the language effect stopped when you left.
Let’s see if I can imagine how that would go. “Hey, can I ask you some more questions about the thing that made you so upset you asked me to leave?” Pass.

>thank him for being so.. forthcoming. Makes your job a little easier.
>Thank them and prepare to move on to caring for the others.
“Well, um ... thank you for being so helpful, Yaku.”

“Not a problem!”

“I’m going to go check on the other subjects, but I’ll be seeing you again before too long.” Especially since it’s not like I have anything else to do.

“See you soon!” He waves at me, still beaming.

... Why do I have a bad feeling about what’s coming up after this?
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No. 1062544 ID: cce6c4
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1062544

Criai belong to Cirr.

I shrug it off and head back into the main room again.

>Best get your hurry on and head off to… mm… number Three.
>Subject three awaits!
>guess continue down the list go visit guest number 3.
>Guess it's off to door number three next!
No point in waiting, I guess. The third door is back across the room on the other side.

What was the story with this one, again? Likes the cold, good hearing, didn’t like being captured very much? After hearing Yaku’s story I can’t say I’d blame any of these aliens for that.

I open the door, and ...

... it is fffreaking cold in here. There’s a rumbling sound which I can only hear now that I’ve opened the door, which I guess is the “refrigeration.” I know the document said this species prefers colder temperatures, but this is uncomfortable. Remind me to put a jacket on the requ —

— oh

oh this one’s a little bigger than

ghhh okay why is it just staring at me
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No. 1062545 ID: dee951

Well, time to smile (no teeth!) and introduce yourself, explain roughly why you are here (you have some practice by now) and ask for it's name! Be polite. Apologize for the limited conveniences without making any particular promises!
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No. 1062546 ID: 2aa5f0

hmm, was orro smaller than Yaku or was it the other way around? Just wondering if each subject is going to be bigger than the last.

Ok, as for what to do, I guess introduce yourself, tell them you're here to see if they would like anything to make their room more comfortable and if they have any questions they would like to ask you. Only other thing I can think of is ask if they would be willing to give their name.
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No. 1062547 ID: fcd19d

Hey, Kuvusha. Conscience here.

This guy's creepy.

Give 'em the old stare back.
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No. 1062548 ID: d12415

>>1062544
Probably a stupid question, but how cold is cold? Like this isn't cold enough you need to start worrying about hypothermia if we take too long here, right? for reference, without proper winter clothing, humans get frostbite in 30 mins when exposed to ~-17.5 °C. Frostbite in 15 mins at ~-31.5 °C.
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No. 1062549 ID: b04e3d

Ah yes, they gave sports shorts to the creature of the cold. I guess because they dont hold much heat?

That alien sure sports alot of 3 in its anatomy.

It's not staring It's just chill like that.
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No. 1062550 ID: 5d9787

This is the aggressive one.
I suggest you pick one of two opposite approaches: Either be short and vague so he doesn't figure out what he can lie to you about or be frank and friendly to surpass any antagonistic attitude.
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No. 1062552 ID: 99f29a

mime casting a fireball and scream "PENIS BLAST" to break the ice
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No. 1062554 ID: 447081

Test how well puns translate across the communications barrier. Ice to meet you, cirr sir! Apologies for the cold reception, but cirrcumstances beyond our control have brought us together! I’ll be your orientation specialist for the foreseeable future. Let me know if there’s anything you’d like to make the room more comfortable, aside from the keys to the door! I’m afraid I don’t have those.
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No. 1062557 ID: 30b9f6

>big
Oh man. Orro and Yaku WERE small. Is all life out there bigger than the Tridenik? How'd they even move these guys around when they were out of it? Feels like they'd need custom machinery.

>it
Put on the 'aliens are people' hat again. These folks got feels and seem to be trying to get a handle on what happened as much as you are.

>staring
Their 'visual acuity' was deemed low, so they might actually just be having trouble seeing you. They had real sensitive hearing though, so they probably know your location. You can test this by pacing forwards to see if they track your location and speak in a low tone to see if they respond to that.

Introduce yourself, tell them you're here to check on how they's doing and that your role is to help them get used to... things around here. If they have any questions or requests - within reason - you're also here to listen to them and see what you can do for them in either regard.

(Don't ask too many probing questions of your own yet and be prepared to get angry'd at. Get close enough to the glass that they can see you - and what you are - clearly. You can easily enough back off afterwards.

One also wonders if there's arctic regions where this person could potentially be based out of. Refrigeration can be expensive - and it'd be bad for your charge if it shuts down. Something to be aware of. I wonder what backup solutions are available?)
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No. 1062560 ID: e5709d

>>1062552
...What.

>>1062544
For all we know, this may be how he communicates. Stand still and tilt your head.
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No. 1062561 ID: 8face8

While staring is weird, their pose otherwise seems pretty neutral. Not really what we were expecting based on the paperwork.

You’ll likely need to greet them since it’s likely they haven’t been spoken to like the other subjects. They might not even know you should be able to speak to and understand each other.

If they start acting combative, I wonder how effective it might be to play up acting intimidated. Maybe you can reverse-psychology them into feeling bad. Especially as it becomes more obvious they won’t get anywhere acting like that.
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No. 1062562 ID: d12415

>>1062544
>staring
It doesn't have pupils, how tf do you know it is staring at you?
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No. 1062565 ID: 273c18

>>1062544
Say hello, ask how they're doing. Is it cold enough?
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No. 1062566 ID: 4bb4df

>>1062544

Well, at least he's got cute shorts. He's a he, right? Maybe? (Aliens and gender are weird enough as it is)

Anyway, say hello, ask how things are and if they have any requests for ... whatever they might want or need. Making a routine out of it should help make the process easier. Maybe.

(Just not the fact you're talking to literal skyscrapers)
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No. 1062567 ID: bc24cb

Introduce yourself but try to keep your body language totally neutral. Avoid moving any more than they do.

These aliens just going to keep getting bigger, aren't they?
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No. 1062608 ID: 8f9bc4

calling it: SUBJECT CN0129-006 is a doobie
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No. 1062615 ID: f890d2

>>1062544
I'd say approach as polite and professional, and be prepared to jut leave if thry prove too hostile, you can always come back later
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No. 1063343 ID: aa23a8
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1063343

>This guy's creepy. Give 'em the old stare back.
There’s no way I can manage the confidence to stare this thing down.

>hmm, was orro smaller than Yaku or was it the other way around?
>Orro and Yaku WERE small.
Yaku is a little smaller than Orro. I think. This alien is a lot taller than either of them though.

>Is all life out there bigger than the Tridenik?
I sure hope not!

>How'd they even move these guys around when they were out of it?
At this point, I’m just accepting the fact that the facility is apparently capable of things that should be impossible, or at least really expensive.

>how cold is cold? Like this isn't cold enough you need to start worrying about hypothermia if we take too long here, right?
It’s uncomfortable but I don’t think it’s cold enough that I’d get health problems. Maybe if I stayed in here all day or something.

>This is the aggressive one.
Yeah I’m not looking forward to this.

>Test how well puns translate across the communications barrier.
I feel like that is just going to make the situation more difficult to handle.

>Well, time to smile (no teeth!) and introduce yourself
>Introduce yourself, tell them you're here to check on how they's doing and that your role is to help them get used to... things around here.
I guess this has worked so far ...

“... Hello?”

It doesn’t say anything. ... Or even blink. The staring is giving me goosebumps ...

“... um, my name is Kuvusha —”
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No. 1063344 ID: aa23a8
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1063344

“I don’t care what your name is.”

That’s — not what I was expecting it to say. Its voice is low and tinged with contempt. I open my mouth to respond —

“Are you really so naïve as to think you can act friendly and get information out of me that way? I can tell from the way you carry yourself that you have no idea what you’re doing.”

How did — ?

“I —” It sharply interrupts me, its staring sharpening into a glare.

“Don’t bother trying to justify yourself. I don’t know your species, but it hardly matters; your kind captured and imprisoned me, and beyond that drugged me. Why would I think of you as anything other than an enemy? You’re keeping me from my duties.”

“I’m not —” And again.


“Unless you’re going to negotiate my getting out of here I don’t have anything else to say to you.”

“Nego —” I can’t even get out an entire word ...

“I will find a way out of here, with or without your assistance. You haven’t personally acted against me, so I might be willing to simply ignore you on my way out. I’ll give you this one chance to release me.”

This time I wait a bit to say anything, in case it’s going to cut me off again.

... Nothing. Okay.

“I —” Really?

“Will you release me or not.” It’s phrased as a question, but the creature’s tone is totally flat. “Unless the answer is yes, we have nothing else to discuss.”

... This isn’t going well ... I feel kind of ill.
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No. 1063345 ID: 9d98b3

Just cry, make him feel bad for hurting your feelings
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No. 1063346 ID: 99f29a

"There is nowhere to release you to. You were rescued, not abducted. If you're unwilling to listen, then there's no conversation after that."
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No. 1063347 ID: 520a3f

>>1063344
"I'm pretty sure if I release you I'd be killed regardless of who did it."
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No. 1063348 ID: bc24cb

Wow, it hates you!
You can still try to build a rapport. You're basically as much of a prisoner here as they are. You're locked in too, aren't you?
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No. 1063349 ID: 520a3f

>>1063345
I doubt he gives a toss. Folks like this you have to speak short sentences or with keywords they want to hear, else they just never even bother to let you get a word in edgewise.
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No. 1063350 ID: 4875a2

>>1063344
Hey, Kuvusha. It's your Conscience here.

Hm. Well. This one's gonna be a tough nut to crack. I have a few suggestions.

1: Flirt. This will always be priority number one when engaging with the test subjects.
2: Deceive, bicker, and lie. He seems to only be willing to parlay with you if you promise to let him go. So do that.
3: Silent treatment. Leave him to it. Perhaps once you've rehabilitated some of the other subjects, you can introduce them to him and they can vouch for you being a confidant and not a jail warden.
4: Burst into tears. He might feel bad and his stony exterior may break, revealing a soft and tender loving soul beneath. We can only hope.
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No. 1063351 ID: 63e7ee

"release you so you can do what, dumbass, be stranded and lost on an alien planet?"

You might need to take cold logic with this one, at least at first. Whatever he wants to do he probably CAN'T do even if you did let him out, not to mention he's getting food and clothing here and who knows how easily that would happen outside here.
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No. 1063352 ID: a8f755

Just- leave, he's not interested in any dialogue, only your submission. If he's not going to even allow you to get a word edgewise it's not worth trying to converse with him until you can set up an alternate means of communication.

I'd suggest something text-based, like email, text, etc, where you can fully type up what you want to say. If he's going to verbally abuse you, make him communicate on your terms, not his.

(It's probably also worth a thought with regards to compliance if we have to be mean or if he does something drastic, we have emergency sedation according to the notes we were given, which is good because prolonged temperature exposure is unacceptable apparently. Sound is apparently also effective, but requires approval.)
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No. 1063353 ID: e5709d

"No. If we have to be enemies, then so be it.
They don't tell me much. Probably because you'll wring everything I know while you crush my spine if you manage to break containment. Just know that this facility is designed to go into lockdown mode if anything happens to me; you'll starve to death. What I do know is that you're one of the first of your civilization to find this world. Take pride because you've made history. And judging from your disposition towards 'duties' and 'enemies', it doesn't take a genius to realize your empire is going to steamroll our world unless we find some way to deter you. And you're not alone, which means we have to keep you contained or we risk inciting an intergalactic war between ''five'' empires. So I need to keep you and the other subjects here, until we understand what you are and how you work. How your civilization works. How we can broker a negotiation between diplomats... and how we can deter adventurers who decide to play Kaiju on our tiny cities."
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No. 1063355 ID: a7a180

That's fine. If you want to treat me as an enemy, that's your choice, but you're going to want to hear all the 'intel' this enemy is willing to divulge. I don't know what you're doing here, I don't know what I'm doing here. But I have my guesses, and my guess is that you were brought here because the alternative was letting you die. You're not a prisoner of war, so if you tell me who or what you would like to contact I will make a note of it and if or when it is available I will let you know.

I suggest you turn the temperature down further in here. Is there such a thing as too cold for a criai?
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No. 1063357 ID: e770db

This person isn't going to let you get a whole paragraph out and reasoning is not going to work; they won't listen to it.

You'll need to be curt and loud. There's no chance that you'll intimidate them, but they might respect the attempt enough to let you get a sentence out.

I suggest something addressing their concerns like "There's nowhere for you to go." or "I have no idea how you got here." Maybe follow up with "I'm not sure we even know how you got here." if you choose the latter. It's possible it'll shake up his thought that he's been abducted. Even if he doesn't believe it right away, maybe a few days to stew with that might give him some doubt.

Maybe getting something out will lead to being able to actually converse. If not, tell them you won't deal with them while they are like this and walk out. If it comes to that, we'll have to play the long game of refusing to speak until they're willing to be reasonable. We can continue to take an honest approach if things go well.
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No. 1063358 ID: f8083d

>>1063351
Ooh, I like this one. But don't just say "alien": Also mention "pre-interstellar".

If you can work up the will, you can also mention you don't give a thought about whatever space war they think they're still in. They're now in the arse-end of the universe, where the only thing that matters is whether you should order more bedsheets for them.

If you can't find the strength to say it, just GTFO and move to door #4.
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No. 1063359 ID: 2aa5f0

uh, Ask what he plans to do if you let him out? Where does he plan to go? Ask if he knows where he is, like as in generally, as in does he even know what planet he's on? Also is your species (as in your's Kuvusha) even capable of space flight yet and if so to what level? Ask how he even got here?
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No. 1063367 ID: 273c18

>>1063344
First, tell him you're sorry for the way he was treated. He's right that you have no idea what you're doing, you're pretty sure you were hired by mistake. You just want to make sure he is comfortable. Does he want anything? Other than release, which would probably result in his quick death from overheating?

Heck, maybe the second thing you should say is the thing about him dying from the heat if he was let out. That'll take the wind out of his sails. If he gets really upset from that news, you might have to leave early.
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No. 1063370 ID: 9a2966

>I feel ill
Take a few deep breaths to calm down. He must be reading your voice and/or body language for cues, so keep yourself in a neutral state and keep your breathing and reactions steady.

>one chance to release me
Tell him the average ambient temperature out there. Indicate as proof yourself and the fact you're clearly freezing. He'd die.

And... you think he might've confused the situation around the team that fetched him. But you'll get back to him on that once you know more yourself. It's just... you don't think they drug people for no good reason.

Could he have been acting, well, aggressively when he was found?
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No. 1063378 ID: ae0c62

Freedom
Isn't free.
If he wants his best chances of seeing the sky again, then he best pay the price of cooperation. Giving nothing but hostility will guarantee nothing but his current conditions.
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No. 1063380 ID: 4314ed

Tell him you're really sorry, but don't even know what this place does yet. It honestly seems like they hired the wrong person, & noone has explained anything useful yet. Based on the one other person you've talked to, it seems possible that noone else knows what they should be doing either.

Even if you did immediately believe him, you don't know how to effectively release him, nor how to get him home.

Before today, you didn't even know people as big as him existed, which doesn't bode well for his ability to get home without help.
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No. 1063381 ID: 5d9787

Don't waste time with a shouting match. Let's get out of here.
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No. 1063382 ID: d12415

>>1063344
Just leave, this isn't constructive.
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No. 1063384 ID: 6fec12

If there's nothing else to discuss, so be it. Let's move on.
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No. 1063385 ID: 3ed3c3

>>1063344
>>1063344
I don't think it knows that it's not on its homeworld. Let's go requisition some proof that it's stranded on an alien world and break its spirit!
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No. 1063399 ID: 7ed0fe

>>1063344
I mean, if they aren't going to play ball, you might as well take it and go hom- er, back to your quarters. No point suffering in the cold if you can't get a word in edgewise.
Make a note of their continued aggression, note their intent to escape, and move on to the next oversized creature.
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No. 1063407 ID: 2fe8b5

If he's determined not to talk to you right now, you can't make him. Just say "I'll be back tomorrow", and head over to number four.
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No. 1063410 ID: 8f9bc4

If you're feeling generous, warn him that the chamber is refrigerated and your uh planet...? your planet's climate is too hot for him even if he does get out.

You're not feeling generous. Try not to look too smug when you fetch the hose to cool him down after he collapses in the heat.
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No. 1063430 ID: 490448

Oh great, a soldier. I can’t say I blame them though, based on their job this situation can hardly be called ideal for them. Honestly? Just say no and walk out. If we’re lucky, their sense of loneliness will outweigh their sense of duty and we can have a conversation like civilised beings.
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No. 1063432 ID: 490448

Geese it is hard for me to play tough love, but sometimes that’s all you can do when someone is filled with hate.
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No. 1063439 ID: f8083d

In fact, if your homeworld's weather doesn't kill them, your air force will be trying their damnedest to take down the rampaging kajiu before they smash civilian cities.
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No. 1063440 ID: 273c18

Tempting to prove how hot it is outside by opening the smaller door to pass an object through (and both blasting him with hot air and demonstrating that the object is uncomfortably warm) but you'd be blasted with extremely cold air which might actually pose a threat to your life if you're not wearing cold weather gear beforehand. I guess the object is not needed; you could simply open the little door long enough for him to feel how hot it is.
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No. 1063447 ID: 2fe8b5

Sure, I'll let you out of this room.

Finding a way out of the facility that's both big enough to fit through and lightly guarded enough that you won't die before you reach the surface, and figuring out a way to not be immediately carpet bombed by the military once you do, and managing to get even a tenth of the food and fresh water you need via scavenging in a world sized for mice, and somehow finding a way back to your home planet and/or dimension, though: that's on you.
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No. 1063451 ID: 8f9bc4

Yeah tell him all that boldly and proudly or maybe just retreat thinking about all the cool things you could have said to him.
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No. 1063460 ID: b1805a

>>1063344

Mark him down as "big asshole," since it seems descriptive enough. Maybe tell him you WERE going to ask if he needs anything to be comfortable and see how he's doing, but if he's just going to shout over you and be hostile, you don't see much reason to bother.

Since, you know ... this is your first day, you're pretty sure you're not supposed to be here either, and seriously, wow, rude.
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No. 1063462 ID: 1ed92d

>>1063344
Apologize for the captivity and sedation and ask if there is ANYTHING that could improve their mood. You do not have the authority to release them at all, but you DO have the authority to improve their quality of life. Explain that that's all you can do.
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No. 1063521 ID: 20a4ac

To be fair, the others aren't terribly fond of their situations either. This one just has a more... competent attitude about it.
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No. 1063532 ID: 90c451

Simply put, we don't need to do anything with this guy right now, and he's probably still holding onto the rage he must have gotten from the entire experience, jumping to conclusions about what might be going on almost like you did.
Right now it would be best to take a step away from them and let them clam down before coming back to talk.
Just sigh and tell them that you'll come back later and hopefully then you'll be able to talk, then just leave.
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No. 1063629 ID: 34713f

Yeah, you need to convey the full gravity of his situation in as few words as tridenikly possible.

"What language are you speaking?"

Mic-drop. Leave. Let him stew on the fact that something much stranger than a mere abduction has occurred to him.
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No. 1063630 ID: 9a2966

>>1063629
Nah nah, let's not drop that first and foremost. They're probably acting like they are because they're confused and angry and believe, rightly or wrongly, that Kuvusha's employers are ultimately responsible for what's going on here. Their standoffishness makes sense to that extent, and if they sense uncertainty in Kuvusha, it also makes sense they're pushing that for what they think it's worth, heck, the size difference may also make them feel like being bold and threatening will work.

Reacting by being mean in turn, by shoving whatever mental thing is going on here in their face and causing one of those ugly reactions that seem to happen when the aliens reflect on how they know the language or how they got here, might be satisfying and prove some point, but it would likely also showcase that we're willing to bully them into unfortunate mind states and that will likely delay or damage whatever positively tinted relationship could be built over time.

You're going to be here for weeks, months, a bad relationship might be inevitable to start with given their understanding of what happened, but isn't it better to work on improving it over time? You can always bring out the shock factor if nothing else seems to get through their thick skull.
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No. 1063634 ID: 8f9bc4

PUNCH HIM IN THE SNOUT TO ESTABLISH DOMINANCE
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No. 1063754 ID: 15a025

"How long can you survive in hotter temperatures?"
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No. 1063778 ID: 94bc7c

"No." You're not releasing this guy.

Pause. Wait for him to repeat his "I have nothing to say to you."

Then, you might say something like, "Good. Now that you have nothing to say, maybe you'll listen. I don't know how or why you're here, and whether it was an abduction or a rescue. It would help if I knew more about your experience so I can try to make your stay as short as possible, but I understand if you're unwilling to share.
Anything else you want to tell me before I go?"

Then be prepared for him to threaten you or something. There's a small chance he'll (angrily) share something, but either way you can leave once you know where he stands.

Then it might be time for a little breather before the next alien, no?
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No. 1064034 ID: 1890a9
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1064034

>Wow, it hates you!
It sure does! What am I supposed to do here?

>Just cry, make him feel bad for hurting your feelings
Somehow, I don’t think that’s going to work.

>Take a few deep breaths to calm down.
Yeah, I just need to ... concentrate for a bit. It’s gone back to staring at me dismissively for the moment.

>keep yourself in a neutral state and keep your breathing and reactions steady.
I really can’t do that at will!

>Is there such a thing as too cold for a criai?
There’s such a thing as too cold for me. I also don’t know how to change the temperature in here.

>"How long can you survive in hotter temperatures?"
I don’t think I have it in me to make a brazen threat like that. At least, not when this thing is already reading me like a book.

>Just- leave, he's not interested in any dialogue, only your submission.
>Just leave, this isn't constructive.
It’s ... tempting ...

... but I probably shouldn’t immediately give up.

>"release you so you can do what, dumbass, be stranded and lost on an alien planet?"
This might be a good tactic.

“Release you where?”

There’s a beat.

“What kind of question is that? Are you stupid, in addition to your obvious timidness?”

... That’s uncalled for ... “I —”

“Perhaps you are incapable of understanding my request. I will spell it out for you in small words.” It starts speaking in a cloying tone of voice, the way I might talk to a small child, and overemphasizes everything it says with hand gestures. “I am in a box. You can let me out of the box. If you do, I will leave you alone. Understand? Yes? Is that simple enough for you, dumb creature?”

“... But there’s not —”

“It is a yes or no ques —”
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No. 1064035 ID: 1890a9
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1064035

I can’t take this anymore!

”Stop interrupting me, you oversized jackass!”

That seems to catch it off guard.

“I am done with this! It’s my first day here, no one told me I was going to be dealing with giant aliens, I’ve already had a panic attack today, and now you’re going to sit here and threaten me and not even let me talk? Where do you think you’re even going to go? I’m locked in here too! I can’t get the door out of the wing open! I just wanted to come in here and ask you a couple questions and if you wanted anything but — I’m done! I don’t care! I’m going to turn around and leave and I guess you can find out how long it takes you to go crazy from isolation or something!”

I want to keep shouting, but it doesn’t take long for me to run out of breath. I don’t usually raise my voice like this ...

... Where the hell did that come from?
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No. 1064036 ID: 1890a9
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1064036

The alien blinks at me a few times, before settling back into its vaguely smug demeanor.

“... Well. Perhaps you’re not so timid after all.” It pauses. “You’ve volunteered a bit of information ...” Another pause. I don’t like the look it’s giving me. “A proposal, then, since you’re trapped. You release me, and then I release you on my way out. I’m sure you’d like to go home as much as I do, after all.”

I really don’t like the expression it’s making. ... Or the idea of trusting this thing at all, let alone enough to open the glass.

... But it does seem to be letting me talk, now. Maybe I can ... work with that part somehow.

Or maybe just leave.
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No. 1064037 ID: a7a180

Just leave. He's being absurd.
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No. 1064039 ID: e770db

If he can't get through a glass wall, I don't know how he plans to get through an unknown number of thick, metal doors. Plus the fact that there is presumably no physical route back to his home.

You can rub it in his face if you want but leaving is a good option too.
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No. 1064040 ID: f8083d

Simply say it's hot outside his cold room.

If he asks you to elaborate, inform him that the entire facility, and probably the outside of it too, save for select rooms like fridges, morgues and his containment cell and antechamber, is comfortably lukewarm to your species.

Then you move on to this antechamber is uncomfortably cold to you. Thick, multilayered glass being a good thermal insulator, it's easy to deduce the inside of his containment cell is unbearably cold to you. And conversely, the outside of it will be unbearably hot to him.
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No. 1064041 ID: 2aa5f0

wonder if now would be a good time to ask him if he knows what planet he's on? Cause I feel like our boy here still thinks he's in Kansas. Maybe see if you can get him to tell you how he got here, might give you something to work with.
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No. 1064042 ID: f0a583

Perform an experiment: see if the aloen will understand what a rude hand gesture means by flipping him off as you leave the room. Also leave the room.
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No. 1064045 ID: cc7ddf

His message is still the same even after your outburst, so clearly talking isn't effective right now. Let him stew for a while longer and maybe he'll realize what a jerk he's being, go check on the next room in the meanwhile.
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No. 1064049 ID: 1ed92d

>>1064036
Tell him to ask for something to improve his quality of life or shut up, you're done with this nonsense.
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No. 1064051 ID: 2fe8b5

Ok, he clearly thinks he can use your situation to his advantage. He's not going to talk to you in good faith. Just say you'll be back tomorrow and leave, but not before saying, "By the way, pay attention to the words you're speaking".
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No. 1064052 ID: 9a2966

>I don’t usually raise my voice like this
Maybe you should. At least sometimes, with this person. (They're still person. Do the usual and un-'it' them.)

>Volunteered information
Must some more anger, facepalm and tell them you could've volunteered lots of information if they'd just given you a moment to start blathering, or asked any actual question. There are a number of things you can straight up share, like the fact you're a Tridenik woman and so forth. You've literally been told to stay here to watch over them and be helpful.

Look, you get that they're angry and feel they've been kidnapped, which, fair, maybe, but something IS weird. To you, it's really strange that they're here at all. Staggering size aside, they're actually in some kind of specially refrigerated cell. The outside's hotter, your average body temp is [insert degrees]. And that'd just be one of the things they'd have to contend with if they wanted to jailbreak. Wouldn't they just overheat?

Plus, even if you let them out there's no guarantee local security wouldn't be up to the task of re-capturing them (and you). And if they got out from here they'd still be stuck on a planet that has no noticeable alien presence bar, apparently, here, so it's not like they'd have anywhere to hide.

They need a plan, and to figure out more, and to do that... they probably have to start playing nice. Or playing along, at least.

(Also also, you're pretty sure your new bosses know where you live and who your family are, so... yeah.)
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No. 1064053 ID: 273c18

>>1064036
Tell him it's too hot outside. He'd die, very quickly.
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No. 1064058 ID: 89950d

"...Wow, you still fail to see this for what it is. You're not in that box because this is a jail. You're in that box because it's keeping you alive. So. Shall I give you more free info, or should I just leave?"
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No. 1064060 ID: e5709d

"@#$% you, no wonder your empire threw you out."
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No. 1064061 ID: 3ed3c3

>>1064036
"You cannot go home. Not because I or this place are preventing you, but because your home is inaccessible. You are on a different planet, and there is no way to send you back."
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No. 1064065 ID: 443b73

You don't understand where you are. There is no escaping from here, not for you. The others could be able to survive for a while on the surface but you would perish even if no one manage to find you.
You will only leave this place with permission and supervision. Not now, and definitely not with treats of violence.

If you are feeling more communicative tell me how did you died and what was that like. That's the main thing I'm curious about, the rest can wait another day.
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No. 1064152 ID: 34713f

This is where a simple answer is best: "There's more than just two doors between you and 'home.' We aren't space-faring. I'm not sure if what you want is even physically possible."
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No. 1064226 ID: b1805a

>>1064036

No. Just leave for now. Let him stew a while until the smug-bastard routine wears off.

Whatever he thinks is going to come of this, it isn't worth it right now. Let's go take a break, maybe cook up some food, and then look in on Number 4.
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No. 1064367 ID: 8f9bc4

"How about this, I'll find out about this place, and what you're up against, then once you have an actual escape plan beyond just 'smash puny furry people' we can talk about getting out of this mess."
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No. 1064408 ID: e23879

I’m telling you, this one is a Soldier! Maybe you can appeal to their sense of duty. Ask them how exactly they plan to contact their fleet, then remind them that even if completely unobstructed in that goal, the temperature will make it absurdly dangerous. Then ask them if they were a civilian like you, would they open up if you were in their place?
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No. 1064815 ID: 3936ea
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1064815

>Do the usual and un-'it' them.
I’ll stop thinking of it as an “it” when it gives me a name. Or anything to work with.

>He's not going to talk to you in good faith.
That was obvious immediately.

“I do want to go home, but I don’t think you’re going to help me get there. You can’t even get out of that cell...”

>Tell him it's too hot outside.
>You're in that box because it's keeping you alive.
>Simply say it's hot outside his cold room.
“... and even if you did, I’m pretty sure you’d collapse from heat stroke before you found a way out of the facility. So —”

“Threatening me? Fascinating. You’re quite easy to stress out, it would seem. Perhaps —”

”No!”

>you're done with this nonsense
I am done with this nonsense!

“I’m not playing whatever stupid game this is! I have other subjects to take care of, so I’m just going to let you stew in there until you feel like answering basic questions.”

I turn around and storm out.

“... Well, I’ll be waiting~” The last comment is in a sing-song voice that I do not bother responding to.

>Let's go take a break, maybe cook up some food, and then look in on Number 4.
... I could use a snack.
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No. 1064816 ID: 3936ea
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1064816

I make my way all the way back to the kitchen and dig out those “chicken flavored noodles” I saw earlier. I’m not really in the mood to dig around for silverware, but luckily there turns out to be a spoon in the packaging. It’s a crappy plastic one, but it’ll do.

The instructions are basic enough. I wait a moment for it to heat up.

... I’m pretty sure I’ve had this exact brand before, in different packaging. Huh.

It’s ... fine, I guess. I did need to eat something, anyway.

I decide to take a moment to think about how things are going so far. To “reflect,” I guess, as one of my teachers would have put it. I only really feel good about one of the subjects right now ... and I still don’t know what’s waiting for me in the other two rooms, either ...
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No. 1064817 ID: 99f29a

if you do the next two then at least they won't be hanging over your head whenever you try to rest next
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No. 1064818 ID: a7a180

You don't have to worry about caring for the subjects, someone else has that handled. You just have to use your eyes and your ears to observe them, interact, and report. Cushy job!
You are easily overwhelmed by the size factor. You should get like, a stepladder or something you can wheel around, maybe it will help you feel tall. That or look for an elevator to a second level somewhere around here.
Take the remainder of your lunch break to reflect on what it would be like to be held in soft fuzzy, or feathery hands. Make that your goal, to be comfortable enough around giant aliens that you wouldn't think twice about doing that.
And then go see number 4!
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No. 1064819 ID: 12b116

>>1064816
Just remember that with each new subject we reveal the chance that one is actually some kind of writhing cosmic horror increases.
We can at least talk to the neumono and the ketza if we need to have a conversation with another person. They're the same as any other people, just big.
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No. 1064820 ID: d4b148

>>1064816
Psych yourself up. You're a badass, hardboiled gov blacksite researcher. No small or big or non euclidean alien scares you. You do all the unethical stuff and you're super qualified to be doing it.

Okay maybe just try and mentally prepare for the worst as you enter the next cell.
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No. 1064821 ID: 2aa5f0

well the first to subjects seem pretty friendly and were just caught in a bad situation that led them here. After meeting the other subjects and seeing what they're like it will probably be possible to let these two out of their cell and wonder around a bit. I'd actually kind of push towards this route solely for subject one's mental health since he seems to come from a HIGHLY social society and keeping him isolated is probably doing more harm than good, introducing him to subject 2, who himself seems very friendly, laid back and social himself would probably do wonders at steaming the loneliness and isolation that subject 1 feels.

Subject 3 is a dumbass who think he knows more than he does and is afraid of showing himself as weak for one reason or another so is trying to make himself appear strong and in the dominant position probably in the hopes of trying to pull off a "fake it till you make it" type of move. Next time you talk to them you're probably just going to have to basically tell him to shut the fuck up and ask what he'd like to make his room more comfortable and just ignore his bullshit. He'll probably see it either as you trying to butter him up to help you "escape" or as a bribe to make him more compliant but something tells me he's going to be a pain for the foreseeable future no matter what you do so best just do your job around him and wait for him to pull his head out of his ass.

Speaking of the subjects though. since you're giving yourself a slight brake maybe send in the request forms for the things subjects 1 and 2 asked for so you can give them their things as soon as possible.

I'm also calling everyone subject because I suck at names and don't want to battle my computer's autocorrect when trying to spell them out
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No. 1064825 ID: 4b0f55

>>1064816
Test out the bed for 5 minutes
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No. 1064827 ID: e770db

> Take the remainder of your lunch break to reflect on what it would be like to be held in soft fuzzy, or feathery hands. Make that your goal, to be comfortable enough around giant aliens that you wouldn't think twice about doing that.

Yes this, do this.
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No. 1064828 ID: 443b73

>>1064821
>Speaking of the subjects though. since you're giving yourself a slight brake maybe send in the request forms for the things subjects 1 and 2 asked for so you can give them their things as soon as possible.
Good Idea.

>I only really feel good about one of the subjects right now
Not two? I guess that would be Yaku. I'm a little concern his enthusiasm could result in shaking you to death or accidentally stepping on you, but other than that I believe he won't be a problem. The guy seem like an unshakable optimistic.
Maybe you are thinking about Orro, your personality match better with his. I have some concerns about his future but at least you got someone to call a friend down here.

If you're feeling stressed you could try to share your worries with Orro: "Yaku is nice but he might kill me in excitement. The other guy is an annoying asshole who will kill me the first opportunity he got. I though this would be a normal job... I don't want to be squished!" Or have a chit chat about food: "I put a request for better food. I found a low quality instant noodle, you can have one if you want but it will be basically nothing for your size."
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No. 1064837 ID: 407ea6

>>1064827
Ehh. CONSIDER that thing, maybe. I think testing is needed before making it a true goal. Scale-dependent physics may simply make it fundamentally unsafe. OTOH, that same physics should be crushing the giants into paste right now, hence, testing.
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No. 1064840 ID: 2fe8b5

If we ever do have the big guys in the same room as us, it might be best to start with birdhouse rules:

1. Do not move unless you can see where Kuvusha is, or have her verbal assurance that she's not right next to you.
2. Do not lift your feet: shuffle along slowly, one foot at a time.
3. Do not attempt to touch or pick up Kuvusha.
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No. 1064841 ID: 5d7c39

Also just thought about it but you should probably request some warmer close for when you have to interact with subject 3.
… also make sure to label on the request forms which item is for who so you don’t accidentally give yourself a jacket made for one of the subjects.
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No. 1064846 ID: 273c18

>>1064815
>heat stroke
Oh, if only it were that nonlethal. He'd die very quickly!

>reflect
Yeah, the bird guy seems very friendly, and at best will need some oversight due to his naivete. The neumono also seems friendly but in a desperate way. He will need more attention and socialization than the other subjects. The cold soldier will need to be directly shown some harsh truths to get him to give up on escape. After that his mental state will need to be re-evaluated.
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No. 1064871 ID: f8083d

Well, you're the one they count on. There's increasing (though unconfirmed until you revisit Orro) suspicion that the language effect is your influence, which would mean they have no one else to talk to.

>Subject 3
Now that I think of it, I suggest requisitioning a pair of identical alcohol thermometers. Big, flashy, easy-to-read ones.
Also, under no circumstances should 003 learn of Yaku's presence. In their current state, it could lead to rash actions.

Time to meet subject 004, I guess.
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No. 1064883 ID: dee951

So one way to ponder if you are small or they are big is to think of how big a neutral object whose size is relatively fixed would be in relationship to you all. For example: how big is a very typical raindrop in comparison to your head?

Also, there's some other neutral concepts to help: how many times your body height would you have to fall, assuming you could spread out to get some wind resistance, before you would generally be expected to break a bone upon landing, or could you fall from any given height and not expect to break a bone as long as you can spread out?

If raindrops are even remotely close to the size of your head, or you can fall many many times your body height and not expect to break a bone upon landing, than congratulations, you are, objectively, Very Small.
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No. 1064884 ID: 69cb75

Do not let Yaku and subject 3 interact. That would be bad, yaku might be capable of using magic to make them cold enough to survive outside containment, and, well, that would be a bad short-lived scenario for literally everyone involved.
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No. 1064887 ID: 9a2966

>reflect, only feel good about one
One is better than none! And you do have a bit of time to get a handle on these aliens' foibles.

>First alien
Orro probably needs distractions and company in some measure - and probably something approaching answers to their plight, whatever you find and are allowed to share. You should try to visit regularly and keep them company once they've calmed. Honestly it really seems like they ought to be sent home, if at all possible, unless you can find some kind of substitute to their family/hive needs, however unlikely.

Otherwise... well, let's not think too hard about it!

>Second alien
Our one goodfeel guy. Yaku does seem like the candidate to be let out and about first, if you can put them to something productive out here and prevent their innate curiosity from causing trouble. Just try to make sure they can't hurt you, by clumsy accident or otherwise. Once out they will probably be pestering you the entire time, so better clear your schedule for if or when this happens.

On the upside, you can probably gripe about your other charges to them and this whole wild situation, they seem like they'll be a supportive shoulder. They also had a sort of understanding that things were off or wrong before they were 'rescued'. Maybe sharing your woes will foster an easy sense of togetherness too, and they're bound to have opinions on everything at least. Getting yourself ONE giant friend who's in your corner would be good.

>Third alien
Clearly not in your corner, but it is what it is. Speaking to them may be a tough task, but just keep at it and do your best not to lose your cool around them. After all, if you don't do your job well, someone else might start looking into why the reports on this guy are coming back lacking. Let's not give this fellow that sort of 'I gotta produce results' leverage!

>repackaged normal noodles
That's strange. Then again, military supplies are often more expensive than regular supplies. Maybe a supplier is doing some kind of graft here? Trying to save on money by buying civilian stuff and hiding the fact?
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No. 1064893 ID: fe2231

>repackaged noodles
There might be some regulations forbidding brands in state/military use, hence the plain packaging.
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No. 1064905 ID: 03e744

Definitely calm yourself and mentally prepare, and try to take solace in the fact that these aliens can't hurt you as long as they're behind that glass. Probably. Also oh god I hope the next alien isn't, say, an amtsvane. That would probably give Kuvusha another panic attack.
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No. 1064911 ID: 03e744

>>1057066
Disregard everything I said lol, I missed the actual name of it at the top of this post. Either way, 'rehabilitation' either could mean they're doing what I said earlier, setting them loose after whatever conditions of 'rehabilitation' are met, or maybe they're interdimensional criminals or something.
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No. 1064912 ID: 03e744

What kinda food do you like the most, anyway? You, personally, not necessarily your species.
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No. 1064968 ID: 8f9bc4

That neumono is exceedingly dangerous... for reasons you have no way of knowing, so he's probably safe! :D The more attention you give him, the less likely he is to go completely insane killing everything in sight be sad.

The second needs something to write with; don't forget that. Also a big fluffy nest to curl up in.

The third, yeah "not giving him leverage" seems like the best idea right now. He still thinks he's in control of the situation, which hopefully isn't the only mode of thinking for these kinds of aliens.
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No. 1065033 ID: f0bf00

>>1064871
second this, those kinds of thermometers are also hard to tamper with
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No. 1065058 ID: 2fe8b5

Also, is there a clock on that tablet? Any way of telling the time? If not, put down a clock (preset to correct time) on your requisition list.
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No. 1065071 ID: 9d969f

Don’t judge them too Harshly Kuvu, we don’t know what’s going on in their head or with their personal life. I forgot what subjects are left, so just go to the one everyone else tells you. I wish I was more helpful in general.
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No. 1065130 ID: 15a025

Relax, and enjoy the tasty noodles.
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No. 1065345 ID: 3936ea
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1065345

>There might be some regulations forbidding brands in state/military use, hence the plain packaging.
>Maybe a supplier is doing some kind of graft here? Trying to save on money by buying civilian stuff and hiding the fact?
I honestly have no idea. I’m just ... familiar with the taste.

>What kinda food do you like the most, anyway?
Personally, I really like fish. I don’t see much of anything fish-flavored in here, though, let alone any actual fish ...

>Just remember that with each new subject we reveal the chance that one is actually some kind of writhing cosmic horror increases.
Ghk.

>You are easily overwhelmed by the size factor.
That’s one way to put it, yes. Yes, I am in fact afraid of getting mauled by a giant alien.

>That or look for an elevator to a second level somewhere around here.
The sparseness of the layout means I’m pretty sure there’s not anywhere an elevator could be hidden.

... Unless it’s ... I don’t know, inside one of the walls, or something. But then I have no idea how I’d be able to find it.

>how big is a very typical raindrop in comparison to your head?
What kind of question is this? Those aren’t even close to the same size.

>could you fall from any given height and not expect to break a bone as long as you can spread out?
What? No.

>Psych yourself up.
Maybe that’s not a bad idea ...

>You're a badass, hardboiled gov blacksite researcher. No small or big or non euclidean alien scares you. You do all the unethical stuff and you're super qualified to be doing it.
... Literally none of those things are true, and now I’m just thinking about how I’m way out of my element again.

... I’m going to actually try reflecting on the subjects.

>well the first to subjects seem pretty friendly and were just caught in a bad situation that led them here.
I was able to start thinking of both of them as “people” pretty quickly. ... Giant, terrifying alien people.

>The neumono also seems friendly but in a desperate way. He will need more attention and socialization than the other subjects.
>You should try to visit regularly and keep them company once they've calmed.
It’s kind of concerning! I definitely feel the most sorry for him ...

>Honestly it really seems like they ought to be sent home, if at all possible
I’m not really getting the vibe that this is a “go back home” type of situation.

>it will probably be possible to let these two out of their cell and wonder around a bit.
I’m a little worried Orro would get overwhelmed by Yaku, but ... well, I’m getting ahead of myself thinking about this anyway. I’m really not ready to take the barriers down.

>Yaku does seem like the candidate to be let out and about first
I think I would trust Orro a little more.

... Though the idea is, again, extremely worrying if I let myself think about it.

>it might be best to start with birdhouse rules
I will keep this in mind. (Where am I remembering these from, exactly ... ?)

>I'm a little concern [Yaku’]s enthusiasm could result in shaking you to death or accidentally stepping on you
Well now that’s what I’m thinking about. Why am I like this.

>Do not let Yaku and subject 3 interact.
I wasn’t planning on it.

>Speaking to [Subject 3] may be a tough task, but just keep at it and do your best not to lose your cool around them.
I mean if it’s going to be a jerk I’m going to lose my cool. ... Apparently.

>if you don't do your job well, someone else might start looking into why the reports on this guy are coming back lacking
Why do I keep giving myself new things to worry about okay no moving on from that.

>There's increasing (though unconfirmed until you revisit Orro) suspicion that the language effect is your influence, which would mean they have no one else to talk to.
That ... just thinking about that makes my head hurt a little, honestly.
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No. 1065346 ID: 3936ea
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1065346

>Take the remainder of your lunch break to reflect on what it would be like to be held in soft fuzzy, or feathery hands. Make that your goal, to be comfortable enough around giant aliens that you wouldn't think twice about doing that.
... Ahem.

>maybe send in the request forms for the things subjects 1 and 2 asked for so you can give them their things as soon as possible.
... I guess this is a good opportunity.

>Also, is there a clock on that tablet? Any way of telling the time? If not, put down a clock (preset to correct time) on your requisition list.
And that’s a good idea.

Anything else before I ... go see the next subject, I guess? That’s the one that ... didn’t match the notes? Great ...
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No. 1065347 ID: 99f29a

Hydrate, visit the bathroom, anything else along those lines. Otherwise nah, let's get this out of the way so you can at least worry about more productive stuff.
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No. 1065349 ID: f32b99

>...Ahem

Why do you always deflect whenever you consider the idea of the subjects giving you some kind of physical affection?

Do you have something you might want to tell us, Kuvusha?
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No. 1065351 ID: 8f9bc4

>>1065345

> What kind of question is this? Those aren’t even close to the same size.

With all these giant aliens, you're starting to wonder if maybe you aren't just really tiny and you never knew since you only saw your own kind before. Water drops are going to be the same size, so if you were smaller they would seem bigger. That can give you an idea of what size you are as far as the universe is concerned.

>> could you fall from any given height and not expect to break a bone as long as you can spread out?
> What? No.

That also can determine how small you are, unless your planet is really high gravity. Little mice really can fall that much without getting hurt.

Regardless, your planet is high *enough* gravity that you cannot safely fall from any given height. That means your giant friends in there would all get crushed by the weight of their own bodies. Except they don't, because the universe doesn't make sense, because oh god how is this your life now.
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No. 1065352 ID: 20a4ac

Just enjoy the gritty crunch, that tastes just like chicken.
With the crunchy, crunchy carrots (oh, that's chicken)
Gotta have it superfast!
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No. 1065354 ID: 4314ed

Huh. Something just occurred to me.

If weird memory stuff is happening to other people (the subjects), it's not out of the question that weird memory stuff is happening to other people too.

People like you. Maybe you are qualified for this stuff, & you just don't remember yet?
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No. 1065355 ID: e770db

Nothing I can think of else to do before getting back to work other than what you've already decided on.
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No. 1065356 ID: a7a180

You're worrying too much about the outcomes of possible dangers and not enough about how to mitigate them while expanding your capabilities.
What's your favorite fish?
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No. 1065357 ID: 12b116

What if you let Orro out and he could hold you and carry you to visit the other subjects so you could be tall?
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No. 1065358 ID: 273c18

>>1065346
>afraid of being mauled
How likely would it be for you to severely injure a small animal just by handling it?
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No. 1065364 ID: 2aa5f0

only thing I can think of is remember to bring your note recording equipment so you don't have to run back to your room again before entering the next chamber.

...and maybe look into seeing how much of a pain in the ass it would be to move some of your office stuff into subject 1's room since you did say you were going to find a way to spend more time with him for his mental health if nothing else.
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No. 1065365 ID: 443b73

>>1065349
Since we are entering the realm of naughty thoughts and weird fetishes how should we conceptualize your fantasies: As a warden abusing your power over prisoners who will learn to obey or as someone powerless to prevent the big and strong aliens from doing whatever they desire with you?

While we are on the subject let's revisit the kiss mechanics: Can your lips align in any significant way? What could you even do with a tongue that big? How strong would be the smell of the breath coming from a mouth so large?
I know that macro is a fetish people have, but the more I think about it the more it seem like a relationship doomed to fail.

Please score how uncomfortable I made you feel with a numerical value from 0 to 10.
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No. 1065376 ID: b1805a

>>1065346

After we send in our requisitions, let's consult the notes again.

Then maybe decide if we need to skip anyone for now, or just circle back to Orro and let him know we've put his requests in so hopefully we can improve his situation a bit.
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No. 1065422 ID: fa3034

Maybe for the sake of your sanity take up some form of meditation. Whatever your equivalent of Tai chi, is here.
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No. 1065429 ID: 9a2966

>Anything else before I ... go see the next subject, I guess?
Put in an early requisition for de-stressing tools. Squeezy rubber balls, paper bags to breathe in, relaxing tea, stuff like that. They might go for cheap-but-kinda-effective suggestions if funding's an issue.

If there's a form question where it asks if this is for the subjects or yourself, maybe just write 'yes'.

>Why do I keep giving myself new things to worry about
Aw, don't be too hard on yourself. It's quite the situation you've found yourself in.

Do you usually have intrusive thoughts?
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No. 1065511 ID: 2fe8b5

>(Where am I remembering these from, exactly ... ?)

You ever go to a zoo with an aviary, the kind where you can go in the same space as the birds? 2 and 3 are standard rules there (replace "Kuvusha" with "the birds").

Take a deep breath, and go into door number 4.
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No. 1065594 ID: 0fb2b3

>>1065345

So raindrops are much much smaller than your head and your mass isn't so low that you can fall very slowly. That's very strange. It means that, objectively, you aren't very very small -- you're normal sized. These creatures are, therefore, worryingly large. There's a reason that neither vehicles nor creatures have the shape of those things at that scale. This begs questions like, 'how do they breathe without suffocating?', 'how does their blood pump?' 'How do they not immediately collapse in a dying pile of pain and broken bones and squished organs?', 'How do they have the amount of dexterity they are already shown to have?', 'Why don't they all have super deep voices?' The answers to this probably have something to do with the 'translation' effect, which in and of itself might be enough to revolutionize all aspects of medicine, construction, aerospace, and more! Think of space elevators, buildings many miles high, giant airships, replacement organs that are a fraction the size or invasiveness of what you're familiar with, treatments for innumerable conditions, and on and on!!
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No. 1065600 ID: f2cf5a

>>1065594
I think the answer is "it's a fictional setting, the author doesn't really care about those fiddly bits, and neither should you."
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No. 1065601 ID: af7615

>>1065600
The problem is that Kuvusha is one of those fiddly bits - the answers to those questions are strongly connected to whether she should be careful, or mortally afraid, around these beings. They answer whether the large ones can kill her on purpose, or with a single moment's lapse of attention. I think the answer should become clear with even a few minutes of experimentation, depending on the tests performed.
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No. 1065610 ID: 6e7268

Raindrops would still be small compared to her. It's not a good frame of reference. She isn't an ant.
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No. 1065611 ID: 0fb2b3

>>1065610

I was thinking of the size of a raindrop in comparison to a mouse's head, for example. And the fact that mice and squirrels can safely drop from many times their height without harm.
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No. 1065612 ID: 70c2b1

>>1065354
Wait if memory shenanigans are involved how do we know we weren't just created to fill this role? What if our memories of outside the facility are fake?
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No. 1065632 ID: 8f9bc4

No Kuvusha, you are the demons.
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No. 1065635 ID: 273c18

>>1065610
This is true. Also, even rats can break bones if they don't fall onto something soft. Kuvusha is about the same size as a rat, I think, so her answers make sense even if she is only 6 inches tall. Honestly, that's probably the case, and there's no physics breaking stuff (aside from the interdimensional tech required for this operation)
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No. 1065647 ID: 7860cc

>>1065635

See, that doesn't work with the raindrops answer though. How many raindrops to make the volume of a six inch long mouse's head? Under ten? Under five? Not hundreds or thousands.
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No. 1065648 ID: f0bf00

ok regarding the size question, we need to ask each subject how big a drop of water is relative to them.
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No. 1065700 ID: f3c38f

Fyi I think the size of a raindrop probably depends on the strength of gravity, so that could complicate the comparison.

Side note: one possible resolution is that the rules are narrative rather than physical. Like rather than a set of physical constants and kinematics equations dictating life and death, we get "As long as Kuvusha is careful, and no-one INTENDS otherwise, she will not get squished, and can interact with the larger beings in relative safety." And physics discrepancies are carefully ignored, patched over in story. Problem is, those kind of rules are not necessarily clear, not necessarily obvious. Different authors would give different rulings. So without some tests, or an author announcement, we don't know which way it falls.
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No. 1065701 ID: 443b73

>>1065632
What?
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No. 1065706 ID: f3c38f


>>1065701

This post
>>1065632
was probably making a joke off this post
>>1065612
and https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/doom-repercussions-of-evil

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No. 1065713 ID: 273c18

>>1065647
"Those aren’t even close to the same size." does not give any indication of if it's 10 times difference or 1000 times. It's too vague to be useful.
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No. 1065718 ID: 57ae3d

>rain drop sizes argument
Guys, you're getting off topic. Please take this to the discussion thread.
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No. 1065723 ID: 3936ea
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1065723

>Why do you always deflect whenever you consider the idea of the subjects giving you some kind of physical affection?
It’s weird and uncomfortable to think about and I’m not sure how I feel about it.

>Since we are entering the realm of naughty thoughts and weird fetishes how should we conceptualize your fantasies:
Let’s not and say we did.

>What if you let Orro out and he could hold you and carry you to visit the other subjects so you could be tall?
I am not at that level of trust yet, and just sitting here thinking about it isn’t really changing that.

>maybe look into seeing how much of a pain in the ass it would be to move some of your office stuff into subject 1's room
That said, I do want to do something like this, maybe. ... I’ll see how Orro is doing before I go too far with planning, though.

>Do you usually have intrusive thoughts?
Only when I’m stressed.

I’m having a great day.

>Maybe for the sake of your sanity take up some form of meditation.
That sort of thing is ... not for me. I’ve tried.

>The answers to this probably have something to do with the 'translation' effect, which in and of itself might be enough to revolutionize all aspects of medicine, construction, aerospace, and more!
I’m trying not to think about any of that too hard.

>If weird memory stuff is happening to other people (the subjects), it's not out of the question that weird memory stuff is happening to other people too.
>What if our memories of outside the facility are fake?
No no no no no. Nipping that one in the bud. No thanks.

>Take a deep breath, and go into door number 4.
In retrospect I’m not completely sure why I thought being alone in a room with my thoughts was a [i]good[i] idea.

... I’m not sure there’s a trash can in here. I leave the empty noodle box on the counter for now and head for the fourth room.

... Deep breaths ...
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No. 1065724 ID: 3936ea
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1065724

black, but it’s close--
... uh, what?

Why is it so dark in here? I can hardly see anything ... I kind of wish I had a flashlight.

It doesn’t really make sense for the lights to be off, though ... ? I guess I can wait a bit for my eyes to adjust.

... Well, I know pretty much where the alien should be, right? Maybe I can just ...

“... Hello?”
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No. 1065725 ID: 3936ea
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1065725

The lights start to —

WHUMP

“ohfuckohfuckohfuck”

it’s

I can’t
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No. 1065726 ID: 3936ea
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1065726

Sect belong to Roaway.

“Food.”

what

“I need food.”

this is

I can’t

this is the one that’s going to kill me
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No. 1065727 ID: 99f29a

Ask what she eats and roughly how much, for future reference. Right now the answer is as much as practical.
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No. 1065728 ID: 48c742

It's okay! You're okay!
They can't get out.
For once they actually want something you can give them!

This might be the best interaction you've had so far. You can get them food, right?

Tell them you'll do what you can if they answer some questions.

Ask the usual, do they remember how they got here, do they remember where they were before, and so on.
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No. 1065729 ID: a7a180

Tell her there's a room in the back where they deposit food! Dunno how it tastes, but it can't be worse than what they're feeding us. Everyone is fed and cared for while they're here.
She's real big. You might need to double her portions. No way this is medium if she's as big as subject 3 is when kneeling. Be sure to ask her if there's anything about her that stands out among her species after her meal.
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No. 1065730 ID: 4314ed

Oh, this one's fine actually.

Being hangry is perfectly understandable.

Ask about food needs/preferences, & ask about morphology/species.
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No. 1065731 ID: e770db

They should have been feeding her like they had the others. Ask her if she just needs more or if the food they're giving her doesn't work for her.
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No. 1065737 ID: fa3034

Take a deep breath, don't make eye contact if you're not comfortable with it, ask them what they eat.
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No. 1065738 ID: 0fb2b3

Ask about food allergies!
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No. 1065741 ID: 273c18

>>1065726
Yep, called it. Sect Queen.

Don't panic!
First, direct her to the food dispenser. If that's not acceptable, ask her what kind of food she needs. If it's not ENOUGH food, ask her how much more she needs. Then immediately go fill out a request form. Don't try to interview her in this state.
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No. 1065744 ID: 8f9bc4

Moff!

Moff.

Moff moff moff.

Moooofff
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No. 1065746 ID: 042079

Oh neat this one looks like a female. For a bit I was starting to wonder if the facility was trying to set you up with an alien haram.

Anyways I guess we should ask what she eats and how much of it she usually eats.
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No. 1065752 ID: 57ae3d

>>1065726
Oh wow! This one seems to be way bigger than the others!

>panic
Don't look into her eyes, that'll only make you panic even more! Just stare at her giant boobs so that you'll be less intimidated by her glaring at you!
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No. 1065754 ID: 443b73

Why did the light turned on after you said "hello"? Does Queen Bee have a light switch? Is this an automatic system set up for this specie?

>“I need food.”
Are you not receiving food? Is the food they deliver perhaps insuficiente? Could it be inadequate for consumption?
I can put a request but I can't guaranty it will be approved. How exactly would you describe the kind of food you consume? What amount do you desire? I will need the weight or volume compared to something I can use as reference.
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No. 1065761 ID: f8083d

Yeah, first thing to do is mention the normal food delivery and ask how it falls short.
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No. 1065764 ID: e5709d

Oh hey, first female alien you've seen today.
>"Food."
Aaand she's got the mind of a pet. Wonderful.

"Dinner will be served at feeding time. Answer my questions or no food."
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No. 1065765 ID: 708905

>>1065726
Err what do you eat?
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No. 1065767 ID: 708905

>>1065726
Milf Mothra!
Milfra!
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No. 1065773 ID: 30b9f6

Well, this one seems pretty unambiguously gendered, at least.

>this is the one that's going to kill me
Someone on the tranq team agreed with you, what with breaking protocol. Imagine how much fun those guys and gals must be having! For that matter, imagine how much fun this is for the over-sedated alien woman there.

Put it into perspective, Kuvusha. She could just as well be incredibly hungry and requesting food after an extended duration spent KO'd. Bury your fears and try to make this experience less bad for yourself AND her. She was supposedly very agitated earlier, but since they seem willing to talk now, even if just about food, you should give that a shot.

Explain that food should have been or will be delivered into her cell - surely she could smell it if so, yes? If she hasn't gotten anything yet you'll check in on why and ensure something IS sent soon. You could honestly use an explanation as to what her species' dietary requirements are, though.
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No. 1065811 ID: 85f241

Oh, no. It's some kind of hungry bug queen.
And she is with child.

Wait... She is with child! That means she won't take unnescesary risks and listen to what we have to say if we hice her food and shelter.

Finally, someone who will actually pay attention! Let's ask her what her spieces and what they eat. We'll probably earn her trust quickly if we make her food requisition our top priority.
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No. 1065814 ID: 8f9bc4

AAAAH SHE'S GONNA SPAWN A VORACIOUS BROODSWARM
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No. 1065830 ID: d2a8d1

>>1065811
How do you know she's pregnant? She could just have big boobs normally
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No. 1065831 ID: e5709d

>>1065830
The documentation says that this subject was atypical compared to the other captured subjects. The 'aimless patterns' implies the government collected and accidentally uplifted multiple drones, while this subject was captured as a functioning queen. And she wants food, to the point that it's her highest priority.

Should ask if she's going to reproduce, then write that down as a priority alert.
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No. 1066147 ID: 15a025

What kinda food?
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No. 1066288 ID: 3936ea
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1066288

>It's okay! You're okay!
I am not okay

>Oh, this one's fine actually.
what

>Don't panic!
not how it works

>This one seems to be way bigger than the others!
yes

>Why did the light turned on after you said "hello"?
I don’t know

>Put it into perspective, Kuvusha.
I can’t just

... I can’t ...

... I ...

>Take a deep breath
... I just have to ...

... if I focus on my breathing, I ...

... I can calm back down ...

>They can't get out.
... yeah, there’s no way —
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No. 1066289 ID: 3936ea
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1066289

whump

— ghk, why

“I need ...”

— I —

>She could just as well be incredibly hungry and requesting food after an extended duration spent KO'd.
... right.

... okay, no, I can ... I can do this.

The alien almost looks like it’s in pain, and its voice sounds —

“I’m ... starving ...”

— strained, I think. A bit ... artificial? I’m not sure I can judge, exactly, but it’s ... odd.

... wait, what did it just say?

“... um ... isn’t there ... a dispenser or something?”

“... not enough.”

... Uh oh.

“... I can ... get you food, I think?”

“... please.”

>Tell them you'll do what you can if they answer some questions.
It seems like it might not be in a condition to give me many answers.

Can I get it food quickly? None of the stuff I’ve asked for on the forms has come back yet ... is there something I’m forgetting?
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No. 1066290 ID: 99f29a

Learn a different language if you don't already know one. Translate the food. You now have enough to feed her.
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No. 1066291 ID: fa3034

I think it's time to just write an emergency requisition on a blank sheet. "Emergency rations for subject four, ASAP" And run that to the tube. While waiting for that, ask your subject what kind of food they need.
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No. 1066292 ID: a7a180

Can you tick a little box on the forms that indicates priority? Make a note that subject may need medical care to recover from malnourishment. Has IT gotten back to you with system access yet?
Don't use the EMERGENCY unit yet, give it... a day of nothing getting delivered yet before you start to worry. She's starving, but she'll last long enough for her next meal.
Ask her what she eats, then hurry back to the tube.
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No. 1066293 ID: 8f9bc4

Ask Orro if you can have one of his ears.

OK you didn't run. That's good. That means you can handle this. Visiting the rest of the subjects has to wait if this one is literally starving to death. Tell her you don't know how long it'll take, but there is a way to get her food. Then go write up a report on her right away, emphasizing that she's in critical condition. Send that off, and then you can feed Orro to her go about meeting the last one on your list.

What there are two more on your list? No no, not that "last" last one no, no way. Not even curious. Not even a teeny little bit.
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No. 1066295 ID: e1b710

Voice is odd because it is artificial. They had to come up with some kind of voice synthesizer for her.

Maybe you can jump ahead in the pneumo-Québec by doing the REQUISITION form thing, only with EMERGENCY instead, and append your request? It’ll be slow-ish, but hopefully you’ll get through and can inform those goobers feeding your charge they appear to have put her on starvation diet. Did they account for this being being bigger than others of the type? Well, whatever, request double the rations and a serving ASAP.

Oh, and remember not to use the radio labeled EMERGENCY. The way Ontinaz acted around it makes it very likely either an alien around here can do unpleasant things with radio waves, or whatever is going on in this place fucks with it, which is why they might have installed the pneumatic system.
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No. 1066296 ID: 12b116

What kind of food does it eat?
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No. 1066297 ID: 8c8cd4

You probably can't do anything here yourself.
Scream at bureaucracy and stamp PRIORITY EMERGENCY P1 P0 all over requisition forms because that's all they expect you to do your job with and you have to use the tools you were given.
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No. 1066298 ID: e770db

You can immediately send a requisition request titled as an emergency. Maybe check your tablet if it has some kind of emergency line? Last resort maybe take a bunch of your food from the kitchen and bring it here to her. Requisitions can probably bring you more in a reasonable amount of time when you aren't starving.
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No. 1066299 ID: b1805a

>>1066289

Tablet time! Lets go see if there's anything for emergency protocols, like "a subject desperately needs more food."
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No. 1066300 ID: 443b73

>is there something I’m forgetting?
I hope you are not expecting us to remember some specific detail we read four months ago.

As far I as I remember the papers is the only communication method available. If it's absolutely necessary to obtain food before the bureaucratic process allow you will need to ask Orro and Yaku to share their portions and, of course, open their containers.
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No. 1066301 ID: dacac3

Well, you've got your food supply but that's probably too tiny. "Subject CN0129-004 caloric needs higher than previous morphs, requesting rations on an expedited basis. Subject health already negatively impacted."
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No. 1066302 ID: 4314ed

>>1066301
Second this
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No. 1066303 ID: 2aa5f0

I guess you could ask what kind of food they like so they can get something other than the gruel that seems to be the default for all the subjects.
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No. 1066326 ID: 273c18

>>1066289
You can get food from other cells? Wait, no, it was delivered by tray, so unless one of the subjects left food uneaten there won't be anything available. You can check the buttons on this side of the wall to see if you can make the system deliver food manually. There is also the "backup communication system", which should be faster than the requisition form.

Make this your priority. Though, it looks like she's still got some fat on her so she's not in danger of dying.
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No. 1066333 ID: 36784c

>>1066289
Maybe fill out one of those forms and write "Urgent" on it when you send it through the pneumatic tube? That might get things sped up. Just make sure you specifically state the exact reason on why it's urgent!

You may not enjoy being around these giants, but you're not going to let one of them starve to death!
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No. 1066343 ID: 2eb3cc

Ask her how many times her current food rate she needs. Request double that daily amount be delivered immediately, and the same again tomorrow, I think. (I'm going to hope refeeding syndrome isn't applicable, here.) Check-box or write-in "emergency" on the form, note that subject requested food and collapsed. Once she's ok again, you can adjust the rates and check on other things etc.
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No. 1066344 ID: 2eb3cc

Oh - and also tell them the requested normal daily amount, of course. (It's not as urgent, though.) And maybe ask about medical inspection or something? I don't know what systems, if any, they have for cases like this.
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No. 1066357 ID: 413791

...This is kind of a long shot, but on the wall opposite the pneumatic tube... wasn't there a phone? Maybe you can nake an emergency call?
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No. 1066358 ID: e5709d

"Okay, but I need to know if you're pregnant or something."
"Don't expect royal jelly, okay?"

Request more 'calories' from command. State that Subject 4 is malnourished and you will accept processed gruel.
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No. 1066363 ID: a3931e

>>1066357
>phone?
It's actually a radio, but we were told to not use it by the orientation lady here >>1056786 .
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No. 1066364 ID: 1c1bb9

>>1066363

Fuck that, let's use the EMERGENCY phone radio thingy! Say one of the subjects has collapsed, immediately after saying they were starving and needs immediate medical intervention!
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No. 1066366 ID: 273c18

>>1066364
We were told not to use that.
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No. 1066368 ID: 36784c

>>1066363
>The orientation lady
Yeah, she also told us "I know this radio says ‘EMERGENCY’ but it, doesn’t, um. Don’t use it. Just, trust me on that one."

I think she was about to tell us that it doesn't actually work or something.
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No. 1066373 ID: 8f9bc4

>>1066368

She was *about* to say that, but she didn't. Ergo it does work but... something terrible will happen if you try to use it...
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No. 1066374 ID: f61cd9

>>1066373

You know what is also terrible? Someone dying to something completely preventable.
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No. 1066383 ID: 8f9bc4

>>1066374

It'll probably be a long time before they die!

...maybe consider it a little.
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No. 1066386 ID: 1ed92d

>>1066289
Rush to the request dispenser and write "EMERGENCY!" at the top. Then write that this subject requires additional food on it. A lot of additional food.
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No. 1066399 ID: 53b46b

>>1066289
What if they're faking it for some reason
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No. 1066446 ID: f8083d

>>1066399
I'm suspecting that as well.
Either way, there's no harm in ordering extra food. The potential harm will be in opening the door to deliver it.
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No. 1066466 ID: cb71f3

They can communicate; they're not likely to die instantly, don't use the radio, just order a LOT of food. Also ask them, like, what kind of food would be helpful to them, maybe you could get them like an entire cement truck full of jam if they're like some super huge insect type thing that drinks nectar or something.
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No. 1066477 ID: 708905

>>1066289
Wern't we given a manual at some point? We should check if it says anything about emergency actions
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No. 1066944 ID: 15a025

Write EMERGENCY! URGENT!! on some forms, very large. Explain this subject is malnourished and needs more food for survival.
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