Video; un: abathur

[broodofone]

[Four lidless green eyes stare out of a chitinous face, the rest of the creature's massive bulk lit by its own phosphorescence. Its voice is deep, resonant, and emotionless.]

Organism Abathur experiencing unexpected behavior.

Without controlling mind, zerg become feral. Rapid process. Predictable.

Here, feral traits slow to develop. Reason unclear.

Require more samples. Local organisms. Must study phenomenon. Determine cause.

Survival of other organisms will benefit when cause is found. Feral attack chance further decreased when distracted by analysis. Deliver samples to burrow entrance. Coordinates included in message.

Psionics encouraged to attempt control. Chance of success minimal.

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video; un: rider

[kaientai]

[ ryouma has no idea what he's looking at, but that just makes him more curious. or as curious as he can manage given how sleepy he looks otherwise. he's a coldblood, after all. ]

We aren't exactly like we were before we came here, so maybe that's why it's different? Havin' more free will and such than before.

[ he certainly has more options available to him here, but it's a little different... ]

But, uh, when you say "samples", what do you mean exactly?

[broodofone]

Metamorphosis of "sleeper squid" produced unique zerg body plan and capability. Process unknown. Must study.

Sufficiently intact biological material. Whole organism preferred.

[kaientai]

I see! So more than what comes off other Sleepers then, yeah? Animals and, I'm guessing, beast parts and such, huh?

I'm trying to get the local fisherman to teach me their craft if you're curious about what comes outta the sea. Probably just weird fish, though.

[broodofone]

Correct. Must learn ecosystem. Identify key adaptations.

Marine life desirable.

[kaientai]

Well, count me in! I dunno much about doing science, but I'm happy to bring you what I can.

I'm curious about you though, if you don't mind sharing. You said you're something called a "zerg", right? Nothing much like that where I'm from, although I'm plenty used to people not looking human.

[broodofone]

Correct. Abathur is zerg Evolution Master. [And his devotion to efficiency does not lead to him volunteering information unless specifically prompted by questions, or by his own needs.]