Fervent Studies

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ENTRY #43

SUBJECT: Jane Shepard – Feverish Symptoms

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MORDIN SOLUS: Commander Jane Shepard has been brought to me with feverish symptoms and unknown flowering plant found on her person. Apparently found its way through a crack in armor. Plant identified as Species 846890597097, but nothing else is specified. Resembles a plant from Earth classified as iillicium verum/i with its wooden star-like shape. Shepard has agreed to let me study the plant and figure out if it is the cause of her symptoms.

UNKNOWN: I put this where? *RECOGNIZING SPEECH PATTERN* … *CONFIRMED HUMAN*

SOLUS: Stick the adhesive pad under your left armpit. It will give me readings of your vitals. Now, Shepard, when I tell you to state your name, I'll need you to say just your name. Nothing else.

HUMAN: Because...?

SOLUS: The datapad on the table will be recording my findings by writing down what we say into text. It's recognized your speech as human, but I can set it to recognize your voice specifically as you.

HUMAN: Sure.

SOLUS: Say your name after this. Command – record next voice as 'Jane Shepard'.

*AWAITING INPUT*

HUMAN: Jane Shepard. *VOICE LOGGED AS JANE SHEPARD*

SOLUS: See my name? Now it will show your name in any subsequent recordings.

JANE SHEPARD: Convenient. I see it. Now, can we get to business?

SOLUS: Yes, Shepard. In order to continue study, I ask that you remove all of your clothing except for your undergarments. Subject has a pink rash around her cheeks, ears, and neck. Not splotchy or dotted. Coloring of rash fairly consistent. Notice rash on breasts that are exposed from the top of bra.

SOLUS: Vitals show slightly elevated core temperature. 38.4 degrees Celcius. Blood pressure – 125 over 84. Prehypertension. Nothing to be too concerned about. Heart rate still in normal parameters, but could reach tachycardic state if not monitored.

SHEPARD: Ah, that's cold.

SOLUS: Checking respiratory rate with stethoscope. Breath in. Breath out. In again. Out again. As assumed, rate seems slightly elevated with other vitals. Routine and normal in pyrexia.

SHEPARD: Pie-what?

SOLUS: Fever. Just noticed dark and splotchy rash on subject's left thigh. Miniscule yellow flecks of... pollen in the area. Allergic reaction to unknown plant? Will collect as samples to be studied later. Does it itch or feel particularly different than the rest of your body, Shepard?

SHEPARD: Warmer. But – ah. Mmmm.

SOLUS: Subject responded to me gathering pollen from the area with a... perhaps a sigh. Continued touching of the heated rash produces similar responses. Area tender if any indication.

SOLUS: Let me know if anything feels different at all or changes. Subject still has rash on upper body. Rather than rash, looks more like skin is flushed. Could be from raised stats. Are you cold, Commander?

SHEPARD: No, it's still hot.

SOLUS: Subject's nipples appear raised under bra material. May I take a closer look?

SHEPARD: No funny business?

SOLUS: No funny business. Low sex drive. Remember? Want to see for medical reasons.

SHEPARD: Sorry, it's still weird.

SOLUS: Understand concern.

SHEPARD: They do feel rather sensitive now that I – when the bra grazed them.

SOLUS: Sensitive skin. Tender like the rash on thigh? Symptom to consider. Problems breathing?

SHEPARD: Winded, like you said. You sure you turned the thermostat down?

SOLUS: Positive. Remember, effects of symptoms. Until treated, you will likely remain with the recorded high vitals. Areola darker than normal?

SHEPARD: I guess? Never really thought to notice before.

SOLUS: Common for human females. Areola color can darken when it's hot from increased circulation.

SHEPARD: Your point?

SOLUS: Not noticeable in datapad readings, but subject seems agitated. Shorter answers than is usual for Commander Shepard. Subject is glaring at me.

SHEPARD: Could you stop with the subject thing?

SOLUS: Science requires a more impersonal attitude. Subject denotes talking to the datapad to record information. Continue to use Shepard when addressing you specifically.

SOLUS: Subject throws herself back to lie on the observation table. Frustration?

SHEPARD: Ugh. I'm leaving if this is going nowhere. Hot, tired and weak. I don't even want to go into throbbing that I'm feeling.

SOLUS: Throbbing? Not a symptom you mentioned. Tired and weak not mentioned either. New?

SHEPARD: No. Just not mentioned.

SOLUS: Any abnormal feelings are important to deducing the problem. Relevant to study. Throbbing pain?

SHEPARD: Doesn't hurt.

SOLUS: Chest? Anything with your heart?

SHEPARD: Heart feels like it could be in my throat.

SOLUS: Yes, I see the fluttering vein by your collarbone now. Effects of higher heart rate. Vitals still seem stabilized. Little fluctuation since first recorded. Note that core temperature has raised by 1 degree Celcius.

SOLUS: Back to tired and weak. You feel lethargic?

SHEPARD: Same meaning, different word. Not tired... not really. Body feels heavier.

SOLUS: No numbness?

SHEPARD: No. I'm rather aware of my body, too much so.

SOLUS: Over-sensitivity then. Breasts and nipples especially?

SHEPARD: I... don't know...

SOLUS: Subject appears agitated again. I ask since the skin in this area is rather flushed. Would like to test sensitivity with touch, if that's alright, Commander.

SHEPARD: Why is this so relevant? Just... just don't remove your gloves.

SOLUS: I'm a doctor and scientist. Wouldn't dream of ruining a study with contamination.

SOLUS: Touching subject's left breast. Palm open, no movement. Subject sighing. Eyes closed. Notice slight movements in legs. Grabbing right breast with other hand with slightly more force.

SHEPARD: Ah.

SOLUS: Definite sensitivity. Moving one hand to focus finger on nipple. Subject tosses head to one side. Breathing deepens. Subject panting. Will continue stimulation of nipples.

SHEPARD: *UNRECOGNIZED VOICE PATTERN*

*AWAITING INPUT*

SOLUS: Command – record last noise as 'moan'.

*LOGGED AS MOAN*

SOLUS: Subject moaned when nipples pinched. Reaction similar with continued nipple stimulation.

SHEPARD: Ah! Mordin! *moan*

SOLUS: Subject's skin glistening. Sweat. Hair damp and sticking to neck and face.

SOLUS: Sharp scent. Barely noticed at first. Stronger now. Feminine. Can describe smell as sweet. Subject's thighs have been fidgeting for the last few minutes during nipple stimulation. Subject has been pushing chest into hand and fingers. Impatience?

SHEPARD: *moan* What – what's wrong with me?

SOLUS: Can conclude if you will separate your legs, Commander.

SHEPARD: The throbbing. It's worse.

SOLUS: Assumptions confirmed. Subject aroused. Dampening in undergarment suggests vaginal secretions. Plant has a likely aphrodisiac effect.

SHEPARD: Oh, my God. I didn't want to believe it.

SOLUS: Commander recognized symptoms?

SHEPARD: Garrus and Thane. They didn't mean it. They were too close – every accidental touch.

SOLUS: Body would likely respond to stimulation from anyone when under the effects of an aphrodisiac. Bringing plant over may cause a rise in the effects.

SHEPARD: Don't you dare bring that thing over here. Ah, for fuck's sake.

SOLUS: Did not mean to upset you, Shepard. Study basically complete. Seen the effects on a human, and can continue with just the plant.

SHEPARD: I can't believe I'm even thinking about this.

SOLUS: Shepard?

SHEPARD: I'll feel better if I, you know... ?

SOLUS: An orgasmic relief may quell your symptoms. If that's what you are asking. No shape to be walking back to your quarters. Can leave if you'd like to... take care of the issue yourself. Can ask someone to come -

SHEPARD: NO!

SOLUS: Pick you up. Subject sighs. Pressing wrists into eyes in human gesture denoting frustration again.

SHEPARD: I... I can't masturbate.

SOLUS: Can't? Or haven't tried?

SHEPARD: I've tried, before. God knows I've tried. Ends without satisfaction. Always needed a partner to find... relief.

SOLUS: Can't find satisfaction alone. Don't want anyone else to help you. Out of options unless you have a collection of those human sexual toys.

SHEPARD: No, not at all. Ick.

SOLUS: Adverse to phallus-shaped objects?

SHEPARD: No, it's just not the same. Dammit, Mordin. This is ridiculous. I've been looking over at that monitor and my vitals haven't changed much. I'm no better than when I came in. I'm not – I'm not... going to fuck someone in hopes that this will all go away as some awful nightmare.

SOLUS: Heart rate has risen considerably since the beginning of this discussion. Over-excited?

SHEPARD: Please don't make me ask.

SOLUS: I am intelligent enough to understand where you may be talking this. Concerned with your sanity if you consider it a viable option. Already explained that, although physically attractive as you may be, I am not interested.

SHEPARD: You don't have to be. Consider it a continuation of study.

SOLUS: See if orgasm will relieve you of your symptoms.

SHEPARD: Exactly.

SOLUS: Lie back again and remove your undergarment. We will -

*REACHED MAXIMUM DATA ALLOWED FOR ONE ENTRY*... *ENDING RECORDING*

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Do not quote me on my vital stats projections. I looked some stuff up, and just added numbers. I don't know how accurate that info may be, but eh, we can't all be smarty-pant doctors.