4 - video

[testsonseashells]

[ It's the early morning, and Mordin is clearly tired - there are dark circles under his eyes. Even without needing to sleep as much as a regular human, he's been pushing it, but he does seem happy.]

Have good news! Perhaps not directly related to our threat, but believe its relevant nonetheless. Woke up recently with new knowledge about genetics. Now aware of several key pieces of information that modern genetics was previously unaware. Better yet, can "discover" most of it myself - didn't learn too much beyond reach of modern genetics. Might be able to make significant breakthroughs with regards to treatment of several genetic diseases, including cancer.

On top of that, if anyone worried about echoes which have altered their bodies, can examine genes to ensure nothing is dangerous.

[He breaks off, yawning, and then smiles ruefully.]

Should probably take a nap.

[text - Private to Aaron Strider]

Need to discuss something with you.

[text - Private to Chris Starsky]

Consider us friends?

Comments

private text;

[reapsthewind]

I dunno, do you?

I mean, more or less. Or at least, cordial acquaintances. I'm sort of bad at friendship, honestly

Wow I'm overthinking it. Yes.

What's up?

Re: private text;

[testsonseashells]

Discovered something disturbing about enhanced metabolism when looking at own genome. Comes at a price. At this rate, not going to live past sixty.

Beyond that, had an earlier echo involving medical/biological knowledge of alien species known as "salarians". Never brought it up - didn't think it was relevant at the time - but examination of own genome reveals disturbing similarities. Salarians have similar enhanced metabolism, although to greater degree: only require one hour of sleep per night. My own metabolic genes similar to theirs.

If ever fully recover salarian-level metabolism, will be lucky to live past forty.

private text;

[reapsthewind]

Oh

God damn it, why are terrible things happening to everyone I know? Wait, also, how old are you now? Fuck.

Maybe we'll get lucky and someone will get back memories of some advanced transhuman superscience that'll help with that, I dunno.

Re: private text;

[testsonseashells]

Thirty-four.

Don't think there's going to be much on transhuman super-science front, unfortunately. Thirty years for salarians equal to about fifty human years.

text;

[hollowleg]

could you maybe check me? I want to make sure I'm still... you know. human

Re: text;

[testsonseashells]

Certainly. Come by the clinic when possible.

text;

[hollowleg]

I'll be over as soon as I can.

[wanna do a little actionspam?]

action (sure why not let's do this)

[testsonseashells]

[Mordin glances up from several vials of variously colored liquids when he sees Shiro enter.]

Ah yes - come in for examination, correct?

[He tosses him a cotton ball.]

Swab inside of your cheek. Also, don't believe I caught your name.

video; iPhone

[earnedmystripes]

...Whoa, seriously? Man, assuming we don't all get killed by aliens and you actually cure cancer, all this insanity might actually be worth it.

[Because curing cancer, holy shit.]

Re: video; iPhone

[testsonseashells]

Don't know if able to cure cancer. But can identify genes which cause cancer. Can lmost certainly stop it from getting worse. Might not be able to make it better.

Still, significant breakthrough nonetheless.

[earnedmystripes]

That'd still be saving a lot of lives wouldn't it?

[testsonseashells]

Suppose it will. Just want to make sure no unrealistic expectations.

[handwritten]

[moarnomsplz]

Would you [a mark where he tapped his pen, hesitating] be able to tell what someone is?

Re: [handwritten]

[testsonseashells]

Possibly. Won't be able to give you any names, but can predict changes based on genetic alteration. Need an appointment?

[handwritten]

[moarnomsplz]

Yeah I think that would be good.

My name's Alex. I have a picture, too. Of what I might end up looking like.

Re: [handwritten]

[testsonseashells]

Would prefer you not show it to me until I make my own conclusions. Don't want to be influenced.

[Mordin attached a date and time.]

Acceptable time?

[Audio]

[chalicejoker]

I wouldn't mind getting checked to make sure nothing is dangerous, but...ah...getting out is kind of hard these days.

[See also the reason he's communicating via audio instead of video or text. Since he turned into some kind of bug-monster, video's too potentially jarring without warning, and texting is hard with monster hands that are larger than what he's used to.]

voice

[testsonseashells]

Can make house calls if necessary.

voice

[chalicejoker]

That might be good...I turned into a giant bug-thing. Getting over to your office would attract more attention than I'd like.

[Sure, they'd gotten him out of the apartment building by pretending he had some sort of costume, but he wasn't about to push his luck in getting all the way over to the Dead District.]

voice

[testsonseashells]

Address?

[Texted]

[espigeonage]

That does sound like it could be useful. Maybe more long term than short, but hey.

[private | text]

[elfstoned]

I'm listening.

Re: [private | text]

[testsonseashells]

Discovered something disturbing about enhanced metabolism. Comes at a cost. At this rate, not going to live past sixty.

Recently gained echo about alien species known as "salarians". Haven't brought it up to anyone, but now relevant. Salarian metabolism also enhanced compared to humans - need only one hour of sleep per day.

If ever gain salarian-level metabolism, will be lucky to live past forty.

[private | text]

[elfstoned]

Good God. You're sure?

Stupid question, of course you are.

I suppose the real question is, what do you plan to do, now that you know?

Re: [private | text]

[testsonseashells]

Not sure. Dealing with invaders remains priority, and even then, will still live until sixty at this rate.

Suppose will focus on using new knowledge of genetics. Help mankind, leave a legacy, all that.