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[onerthes]

[Vira-Lorr was in the Luminarium, getting the last transfusions to deal with her little ... problem, thanks to Riteior. It was, as always, something of a process. But the fact that it was one of the attendants that she knew through Albert was what prompted this message. She knew that he kept to himself mostly, but given his tendency to remain in the background and out of the limelight, she did want to make sure that those who knew him would be aware in advance.]

For those who have not been made aware, and were receiving treatment from Dr Adrian Winters, formerly known as Albert Wesker, he has returned to the ocean. I know that he was of assistance to a few of us through the Luminarium, and one of my research partners. So, it seemed best to make sure that you were made aware.

I don't think that he would want a great deal of fuss made in his departure. He was a curious man in his way. But, all the same, I will miss his perspective.

To those who were at all concerned? I believe I have compiled his notes and mine on the Antidote experiments, and should be able to proceed with a refined mix next month. Also, are any of you members of the Blood Ministers? I find myself in need of a physician who I can trust and, while I appreciate the people of Trench, I still have some lingering paranoia.

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[saltyadam]

[Adam had been aware of the antidote efforts in Deerington, though he hadn't participated. He was far out of his depth when it came to this level of medical testing. Though it did raise a question he'd had in mind for awhile.]

With him gone, are there any non native doctors here in the Trench that you're aware of?

[He didn't have a need, not yet. Hopefully he wouldn't need to at all. But with Takashi's mission in mind, better safe than sorry.]

[onerthes]

Irene, his assistant, was one of the sleepers but had been here considerably longer, so I think you might say that she's a bit gone local, but she's trustworthy. There is also, to my knowledge Sakura Haruno

[saltyadam]

[Give him a second, he's writing these down.]

I'm always a little wary of sleepers, honestly. I'm sure I don't have to tell you all the reasons that might be. But noted regardless, thank you.

Ah, that's right. I do know Sakura, but in the context of scientific research. I wasn't aware she was also a doctor.

[onerthes]

Locals? Oh believe me. I still struggle with this, because of all those years. It's not like you and I can suddenly forget what happened, even after things are going well around here.

Well, she's medically trained, but I do not believe it is the same sort of formality of training that some worlds are skilled in. I do know that she's been offering her services with counseling. I haven't had to call on her healing skill.

[saltyadam]

I really am trying to get better about it. I'm the type to hold a grudge, and it's not my most attractive trait. But it's hard when it comes to the well being of a loved one.

I'll have to ask her about it sometime. If there's one thing I've learned its that there are plenty of valid forms of healing, though I find the scientific versions more comforting due to familiarity.

Hopefully we all stay lucky enough to not need any of their skills.

[onerthes]

Perhaps not, but you're aware and it's important. Also, there are a lot of reasons that we are paranoid. we and the wastes suffered greatly, so you being nervous is certainly only fair.

Her methods are inherently more mystical, I believe. Just so that you are aware, but I understand what you mean, even if I am more familiar with mystical healing.

Yes, hopefully... but better safe than sorry. Especially with my health issues

[saltyadam]

I'd be more willing to risk myself than Takashi. If this were for me I might be more willing to test it. But at the very least I can reach out and perhaps have a conversation. Being stubborn about it isn't helping anyone.

We're all victims of our own experiences. It's natural to be more comfortable with what we know and understand.

Oh? I wasn't aware you had health issues. Are they chronic?

[onerthes]

I appreciate that willingness. Perhaps if you can develop that trust, it will enable you to find some security with them before you suggest them to Shiro. That could work wonders.

It's my blood type. Acid is a type of poison, and I'm vileblooded. My poisonous blood takes on acidic properties, which can make me harder to treat depending.

[saltyadam]

That's the hope. And he's more trusting than me, so if I feel good about them he's going to trust my opinion. For better or worse.

Fascinating. I assume the acid is more akin to the kind of reaction diabetics face when they have too much sugar in their system as opposed to a more traditional corrosive acid? Apologies if it's intrusive, but I'd be interested in hearing what sort of acidic properties your blood carries. Both Takashi and I are warmbloods.

[onerthes]

Oh, don't worry about intrusion. It's fine. And no. It's corrosive. Highly corrosive. As in, "Not quite as strong as those horrible aliens from our past but very close." It can etch stone. I have to be careful to avoid paper cuts. Transfusions have been complicated, and thankfully I've never needed surgery.

And you have a very good policy there, if you're teh cautious one.

[saltyadam]

That... I could see how that could cause any number of complications, yes. I'm surprised you're able to keep it inside your body. If you're cut it corrodes the weapon that cut you, then?

Takashi and I balance each other very well. He's always willing to trust everyone, and I'm significantly more paranoid. He keeps me from becoming a complete curmudgeon.

[onerthes]

Well, the good news is that I am immune to my own blood. Of course, that doesn't protect anyone else, but at least there is that.

He's a wonderful, protective and trusting soul. I definitely think you're quite the special pair together.

[saltyadam]

That's good at least, though as you mentioned bad news for anyone who might have to perform surgery on you. You'd need medical tools that were acid-proof at the very least, and what that meant would depend very much on the type of acid. Is this the thrust of the antidote experiments, then? To neutralize the acid?

I'm very lucky to have had him this long.

[onerthes]

Paleblood can neutralize the acid, but we're not necessarily certain of how to address that in a situation that might involve surgery. It does, however, handle smaller scale problems.

The Antidote research was born from the knowledge that for some of us, emotional connection is not always easy, so having a tool to help with corruption in a pinch was a good idea.

And he's equally lucky.

[saltyadam]

At least palebloods aren't rare around here. If you ever need a warmblood donor for whatever reason, Takashi and I are available. Always happy to lend a hand to science.

Ah, so it's meant to address corruption rather than vileblood acid. I recall it being effective back in Deerington, though perhaps I'm imagining it? Either way, I wonder if there's any benefit to exploring counters to vileblood effect, at least temporarily. Better to have the answer and not need it than the other thing, should the worst come to it.

[onerthes]

I appreciate that. There may be reason one day, and I will keep it in mind.

Exactly. And it was intensely effective in the nightmare. What I'm finding here is that it's not quite as effective, but it is still helpful. Once I finalize the results, it should be useful. I intend to give the recipe out, so people can produce their own.

[saltyadam]

I imagine the applications could be quite broad. Like the sleep monsters from this past summer. Combating them in the nightmare dreamscape could be substantially simpler with an antidote. It could even be refined each month to address that cycle's corruption source.

How is your progress so far?

[onerthes]

Yes, precisely. And a situation like that would be one where an unbonded person might need some level of protection.

Human testing has been mixed, but that was to be expected. I believe the recipe is almost refined enough to present publicly.

(OOC: Planning to handle it next month.)

[saltyadam]

Right. You had to have a connection with someone to break that particular encounter without hurting the person possessed. Takashi and I are luckier than we realized. Though without him I'd be in the same boat -- I don't usually bond well with others. So I can appreciate the need.

Mixed based on blood? Or other factors?

[OOC: Woohoo! :D]

[onerthes]

A match made in heaven, as the phrase goes. Yes?

Inconsistent, though not based on blood. If blood is involved, it's a "Like prefers like" situation. I think I'll prepare the recipe so people can make it with their own ink. That may be best. No compatibility issues.

[saltyadam]

[You can practically hear Adam scoot to the edge of his seat.]

"If blood is involved?" So it has applications beyond treating symptoms brought on by various blood typing?

[onerthes]

Its primary function is to reduce corruption symptoms. As far as I can tell, it does so, but only temporarily.