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Why?
Why must they be so DAMNABLY NEEDY?
(sigh) I suppose I should elaborate.
Over the past few weeks, my study, self and staff have moved to a civilian world by the (incessant) request of Margulis. Normally I wouldn't have considered the notion, but the children had been getting… anxious after a while. The station had been reminding them increasingly of their time aboard the Zariman; and intensive PTSD is rather undesirable in living superweapons. I suppose, had I been given more time, I might have developed that Pacification array from Noct I had proposed in her/their report, but the stress had made Their already highly mutable form even more volatile.
Besides, I've seen what Kasha does when under duress…
In any Case, we are here now, and I can barely breathe! Living on a gas giant for so long gives one a taste for thin, artificially de-pressurised air; and this world is anything but. We are by the seaside (of course) in a former executive-caste resort; now made a temporary home. I came here once, a few deca-cycles back, in between lab assignments… hm. Regardless, the study continues, and I SUPPOSE the lush climate has made the subjects more open…
Thus, we come to the most recent subject (though I hesitate to say recent. Masters know how long I've waited to record this), Vahlen. She isn't exactly new, as her powers were among the first noted. However, she was taken from my direct study to the Medical wing for training. One of the oldest (and closest to Hayden- will investigate in greater depth later), she has already all but mastered her powers of regeneration. This, of course, and as I stated, has thoroughly endeared her to the Medical staff; who I allowed to conduct medical training in exchange that it would also serve as a separate, more personalized branch of my study.
I have not been disappointed.
In case it isn't obvious by now, her abilities center around recovery and rejuvenation. Vahlen is capable of incredible feats of healing; pouring her energy into a living conduit, who then diffuses, in some form of radiation, to the surroundings. She also seems capable of generating void energy in this same way; but since the children generate it rapidly on their own, it seems unnecessary at present.
From what I can gather, she served as the medic (and possible mother-figure) for the group, supporting the homestead while Hayden, Kasha, and other, more combat-ready members went out to explore. Recent study has been difficult, though, as after Kasha's last "outburst" (as detailed previously) she seems to feel guilt at not being present to help. After all, if Noct hadn't reversed the damage (I still need to test that come to think of it…), little Alice's burns would have scarred permanently before regenerative treatment could reach her. She's fine now, thanks in no small part to Vahlen's bedside manner, but still hasn't attempted flight; spending her time playing with the imported earth-insects in the garden.
But I digress.
All in all, her abilities seem useful on the domestic level, but… shall we say "underwhelming" for military application. The Dax need no medical attention besides their skilled medics, and would be far more useful if better armed against the Occulists adaptive shell. Casualties are expected, but such is war; and none know this better than they.
Regardless, I'm slightly less miserable now that I'm FINALLY catching up on my backlog, and studies will continue shortly once the surveillance and testing equipment is installed (again with these damnably slow Forma suppliers!).
HOLY JEEBUS IT'S BEEN A MONTH. Literally more that 30 days now! I'm so sorry I've made you all wait, but again, life is rough. I have no good excuse for what I've done (or rather, NOT done), and can only press on; writing as best I can to sate your literary desire! This WILL probably NOT HAPPEN AGAIN.
-Glory unto The Golden Empire