[ purple carnations, agapanthus, lily of the valley. qifrey has finally gotten his head around the flowers and plants that exist in this world, but all of them growing so closely? that bodes ill. ]
Preferably, I can get them out and to the makeshift lab I set up in my apartment so I could get volunteers to help, in exchange for cords or favors if they want, but if not -- sure, yeah. Testing these effects on yourself might be flawed, but it's not without merit. Self-experimentation has a long history, especially in medicine.
I meant the mixed results. But experiments with human subjects are pretty standard practice, too. The main issue is one of ethics, but that's why you have review boards and consent procedures.
[He shrugs a shoulder.]
Obviously, I'm capable of consenting to what I choose to do to myself.
[He would certainly not approve of kidnapping people to experiment on them, at least. Ethical mad science in this house only!!
Even so, when Qifrey expresses concern for his well-being, there's a single moment where he looks taken off-guard, before his expression softens a little.]
Doubt that'll be necessary, but I've made a few contacts by now. I could probably ask for a hand if it comes to that.
[If you've got info on these he doesn't need to experience the effects firsthand. It's just the most expedient way to go about things with the limitations he currently has.]
Nothing in the world happens just for no reason. If you look carefully enough, you can always find the rules behind it. Could be the pattern seems too chaotic to track as a defensive mechanism, or maybe it offers some kind of reproductive advantage...
[He could go on about the possibilities forever, honestly. But he does realize that's a waste of time, here.]
[ qifrey does agree, in some part. however, being here for so long, he doesn't know what logic this place truly holds to. there are plenty of theories, but there's been no proof either way. ]
[ he’s glad senku post3d to the network since it gave him some idea of what he should get. however his ideas can’t really be constituted as good.
senku will find a badly wrapped magnifying glass and a basic chemistry kit for his science needs. there’s a card wishing him happy holidays in bad handwriting. ]
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That doesn't seem right.
[ purple carnations, agapanthus, lily of the valley. qifrey has finally gotten his head around the flowers and plants that exist in this world, but all of them growing so closely? that bodes ill. ]
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Kehehe. They're out of season, and growing without sunlight on top of that. I wonder if it's an effect of those unique rains we were having.
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I suppose it's possible.
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[He rubs at his chin thoughtfully.]
I wonder if they'd last long enough to take samples of, like this.
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The flora and fauna here have a mind of its own.
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That's exactly why I want to. I'd like to document the effects of each species.
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With mixed results! For a reason!
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[One might have a thousand failures before a single success, and still, it'd be worth it.]
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[He shrugs a shoulder.]
Obviously, I'm capable of consenting to what I choose to do to myself.
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Yes, but what happens after? Is someone going to look after you?
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Even so, when Qifrey expresses concern for his well-being, there's a single moment where he looks taken off-guard, before his expression softens a little.]
Doubt that'll be necessary, but I've made a few contacts by now. I could probably ask for a hand if it comes to that.
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The pursuit of science should not come at the expense of people's well being.
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[Like that time with the sulfuric acid they needed to save Ruri's life.]
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Not these kind, at least.
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[If you've got info on these he doesn't need to experience the effects firsthand. It's just the most expedient way to go about things with the limitations he currently has.]
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They may have effects now but you cannot assume that will always remain to be the case.
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[He does not sound put off by this. Indeed, he practically sounds more excited.]
That's fascinating. I wonder if the change is reflected on a cellular or molecular level.
[He needs to build up the shards for a proper lab yesterday, he swears.]
How often are you aware of seeing these shifts? I'd love to get samples I can track over time.
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As I said, it comes and goes according to this place's whims. There's little point checking on it.
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Nothing in the world happens just for no reason. If you look carefully enough, you can always find the rules behind it. Could be the pattern seems too chaotic to track as a defensive mechanism, or maybe it offers some kind of reproductive advantage...
[He could go on about the possibilities forever, honestly. But he does realize that's a waste of time, here.]
Speculation will only get me so far, though.
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Precisely. No one has any definitive proof.
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So be prepared for that!
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[He grins, genuinely enthusiastic.]
Getting to build and refine a theory about brand-new phenomena like this over multiple iterations...what more could a scientist ask for?
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It seems you have the perfect aptitude for it.
wrap soon?
sounds good!
( secret santa )
senku will find a badly wrapped magnifying glass and a basic chemistry kit for his science needs. there’s a card wishing him happy holidays in bad handwriting. ]