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[ And here appears the face of an elf, one with short and dark hair scattered with braids, tattoos swirling across her face and around her large, almost insect-like green eyes. Her smile is awkward, only half there as aware as she is that it's a poor time to smile. ]

Hello there. This is Merrill again, um. I suppose it has been some time, but then I haven't had anything worth saying. And then I did, perhaps, but it didn't seem a good time. Is it ever a good time? Well, near half a million people have been destroyed despite our best efforts. That doesn't seem like a good time.

I am sorry. Especially to those who were from there. So sorry.

But I cannot put off this question any longer. My curiosity has gotten the best of me, and maybe a distraction would not be out of place for a short amount of time. [ She clears her throat and taps a fingertip to her lower lip, near pouting. ] I suppose a joke or story would be better in that case, but there I go again with my poor sense of timing.

In any case, does anyone here know of the Chimera Project? [ The petite elf holds up a small booklet, or thick leaflet, however you choose to see it. The title is clear as day. It's stained with something, though... ] I regret to say that...ale spilled all over it in the drastic move, sorry about the appearance. But I would like to hear if any Transports or even Initiative employees know of this.

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Isn't it strange? Even now, with our friends here...our Thedas is still the most similar. Our Kirkwall, and our Hawke.

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[ ooc; Sorry I might be slow on tagging back some threads until I hear more about the pamphlet thingy. Will get to them ASAP! ]

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[ Even here she continues to wear her standard outfit with chainmail and staff included. You never know! But she had a bag with her as well, clutched to her chest like she's carrying gold rather than paper. There's a smile when she spots Oz, and she lifts her free hand to wave back. ]

Yes, hello Oz! It feels strange to ask how you have been.

( he has to appreciate that she still keeps all that, bolsters his smile into something more real as he approaches her. )

I've been fine, don't worry.

( if he says it enough times it'll become true right )

What about you?

Well, I had quite the crudest introduction to guns, and I am still wondering a bit about these two sides. And there is too much white! Otherwise, I believe I am walking along quite nicely.

[ Figuratively. Literally, the floors are cold. ]

( he laughs at all that )

You're right! They should think about redecorating while we're here.

I'd much agree! Throw some dirt on the ground, and you wouldn't hear me complaining.

[ For real. But anyway, she'll pull the papers out of her bag to hold out to him. ]

Would you like me to give you some time, should I leave?

( the question gives him pause, but he nods as he accepts them. )

You wouldn't mind?

Of course not! I can go wait in the cafeteria until you are through, if you like, and then you can just bring them to me.

[ Wow so trusting, Merrill. ]

( it occurs to him that he could make off with them even if he wouldn't, and he smiles in response to that. )

I shouldn't take too long. Thank you.

Take your time. I believe I'm famished, anyway. I have a long day ahead of me!

[ She smiles and waves with a farewell before departing. Left with the pages, they'll more or less sum up to the following:

Subjects were chosen based on a display of inherent genetic ability differing from the normal function of Homo sapiens, and the general hope is to be able to breed and sort through different "genetic traits" (powered abilities) to produce individuals capable of adapting to and handling any variety of environments, and further research is to be conducted on creating specialized tasks forces of genetic trait enhanced subjects for use alongside the colonization project. This project stems off their own genetics research; this portion was phased in as something meant to be an academic discussion (to start making people who are amalgamations of genetic material from different sources) that went forward with the discovery of a Transport (Kaworu) initially when he'd disappeared for over a month. They thought to use this at first with the portals to other worlds and get test subjects that way, but it was to too difficult to get the genetic material, since they couldn't bring living people back over the divide into this world. So it started later in 3312, sometime after October and before a Transport's (Elmer) world was destroyed. Subjects were initially going to be gene therapied, but it was decided before material was obtained in ready manners that such would not be efficient. It will continue to say they moved to full tank growth at an accelerated rate, and that it is unknown how stable the accelerated growth will make the subjects, nor if they can keep them properly educated without further assistance from the education. For full maturity, months is needed -- up to about puberty, growth can be accelerated over the course of a month to two months with relatively few setbacks. ]

( HAHAH WELL THE MORE HE READS THE MORE GLAD HE IS THAT MERRILL ISN'T AROUND TO WATCH HIS REACTION )

( it's not right away that he brings it back to merrill — it takes a few reads for him to comprehend the material as well as he's going to, and before he returns it he takes his own notes.

but, before too long (hopefully by her reckoning as well) he'll come to find her in the cafeteria. )

[ She's already finished what's supposed to be called pudding (not very tasty, but lots of sugar helped!), and is reading a book she had also been carrying around in the bag resting at her side.

Looking up from the bench to see Oz near, Merrill has the attention to stand in greeting. ]

Did it help? I hope it helped.

( it's not so hard to affect some cheer at her response, and he nods while holding out the papers back to her. )

It did, thank you. I'm glad you found this.

Me too. I am glad that it was a worthy cause at least to someone.

[ Merrill tries glancing over his expression to gather what she ought to say as she puts the papers back into the backpack. She's certainly had enough time to think on it while waiting, after all. ]

Was there anything you overheard that wasn't mentioned in these writings, perhaps?

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