paradisalost | the cells I am at the moment

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I'm not one for superstition, but ... this year's Tanabata festival seems to have gone much more favorably than the last I participated in. I wished for a way to stop her, to end this, permanently. And I very well might have it. This isn't the way I would have preferred to deal with her, but given the way Allen and Junior have reacted ... and what she's done ... and what she's made others do ...

I can't leave any more room for forgiveness.

And it isn't just about redeeming my own mistakes, or fixing what's been done wrong. About smoothing over the past, soothing old wounds, or rectifying any outstanding inequities.

It's about doing what's right. Even if it limits me. I'll do what I can, and pass it on to those who'll be able to actually do the deed and make a difference.

And then, perhaps, I'll go and look for Lente.

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I've been examining the pieces of flesh found out in the forest. And I have some disturbing news...

Yes, they're distinctively supernatural. They don't react to temperature changes - I've taken some of the samples and both heated and frozen them. The only place where they've been damaged has been in the places where it had begun to decay ... and even then, it seems more like the tarnishing of metal than physical rotting. I had to use a small laser mounted on one of my work-tables to cut the samples I used for the control experiments - nothing else would cut them effectively, without extreme force or perseverance. Some of the larger sample pieces would even regenerate after being cut with a scalpel... not enough to completely repair themselves, but noticeably. After several attempts to cut the flesh, it did give way - it seems as though its innate resistant qualities can be worn down. Upon closer cellular inspection, it's not actually metal, as much as it may appear so and behave so, to an extent. It truly is a form of flesh, but it's been hardened by some process other than calcification.

I hear we have a few forensic specialists in the castle ... I would welcome your input, if at all possible. I'm down in the Peace Patrol headquarters. Just let me know that you're coming, and I will come and let you in.

.... I'd also like to request that anyone who has seen Riful of the West in her inhuman form please come and take a look at this. It looks much like the descriptions I have read from others of what she is capable of forming herself into ... but I'd rather not jump to any conclusions until I have absolute confirmation.

If this truly did come from her body ... we may finally have a key to defending ourselves.

Thank you for your time. I'm sorry to bring up such squeamish subjects so close to the dinner hour... but it needed to be said.

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I have not seen Riful in her inhuman form, but would it be possible for me to still take a look for data gathering purposes?

It's completely and entirely possible, Kite. Do you know the way down to the basement?

Yes. Just give me a few moments since I am currently outside the castle.

Alright - I'll be here when you get here.

[it really doesn't take him long - fast travel systems are amazing for stuff like this - and soon enough there's a loud ping when Kite deactivates the Azure Flame form.]

Doctor?

Oh! Hallo, Kite. [he smiles] You're certainly fleet-footed when you need to be. How've you been?

It is a rather convinent form I can take. Ah...I am fine. Aside from this, how are you?

Oh, just fine, really! More of the usual.

[lies: he's exhausted. but he's hiding it well enough]

[it's good enough to fool Kite, mostly because he still has yet to grasp the finer points of lying.]

Good. May I see the peices of flesh?

You certainly may. They're over here ... [he'll lead Kite over to the corner that's become his laboratory for the time being. equipment that had already been there has been augmented with things he's hauled out from the TARDIS parked nearby]

I've sealed them in airtight containers, mostly to halt the decomposition process.

[and he'll start examing them, his eyes glowing a soft blue.]

What tests have you done to these peices?

So far? Extreme temperatures on both ends of the spectrum, chemical composition, and resistance to force ... York's going to test one of them against plasma-based weaponry.

The chemical composition was what took the longest time - it's far more complicated than it appears. I've the notes somewhere about, if you'd care to see them.

Yes, thank you. Which proved to be the most effective?

Heat, actually, by far.

Mmmm....I may be able to help there. How much of these peices are you willing to part with if I could demonstrate something?

Hmm. Well, I need to save one of the larger pieces for Allen to test when he's able to come by ... and I should keep at least half a dozen in case we need them.

Why, what were you meaning to demonstrate?

I am capable of producing fire...[he raises his hand and it's suddenly consumed in blue flame.] And I was wondering if it is strong enough to react with the flesh. Also there is my Azure Flame God form, but I am less inclined to use it.

Why, exactly, are you less inclined? There's a concern, there, clearly ... but perhaps we can do something about it.

If I activated it right now I could destroy the castle simply because of its size. The Azure Flame God also takes up a lot of my energy...I am willing to use it if the situation calls for it and if you wish, I can show you it.

Oh! No, that's quite alright, then. Better to err on the side of caution and conserve your strength, all at once. It does seem like something that would be extremely effective, should we need it, though.

Yes...it would be easier if this was a digital world, but...[it's not.] Still, last resort.

I know a number of people here who'd agree with you, really. [he smiles, wryly]

But, yes. I find last resorts are useful things to have, even if just to have and never use.

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