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[lilyberation]

(cw: terminal illness, related bodyhorror)

This is White Lily Cookie. As some may know, I've been researching Oripathy for some time. And while I hesitate to say I've found the be-all, I think... I may have made incredible progress? I've been clear of infection for four weeks now.

I'm still watching for any side effects or surprises, of course. But

Actually I don't know how to end this I'm sorry.

Comments

[yourtomb]

[Whether or not Lily immediately recognizing the handwriting on its own is hard to say — the words are legible and practiced, but waste no time with unnecessary frills — she will undoubtedly feel their intention coming from somewhere within herself. Just souljam things.]

I am unfamiliar with the disease in which you describe, but it matters not. This is is a momentous occasion indeed. The people of this realm are truly lucky to have you attending to them.

... How did you happen to contract this disease?

cw: medical horror/body horror

[lilyberation]

Through helping another who had been researching a cure- though there had been a lab accident, which resulted in my own infection.

Oripathy is a disease native to Terra, the world where our companions Flamebringer, Ezell, Mephisto, Faust and Mizuki are from.

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Upon infection, over a gradual amount of time, the body begins to crystalize with Originium, a mineral found on Terra that provides energy and fuels something akin to magic. These crystals start within the jamstream and the point of infection, and spread. Flamebringer, as you may see, has many such crystals around his face.

Upon crumbling, the infected person will rapidly crystalize in full before erupting, releasing active Originium particles into the air unless contained. Inhaling these particles results in further infection spreading.

[yourtomb]

It seems a brutal disease. I am grateful we never had to ward off such plagues on Earthbread. What we had to suffer was difficult enough.

... You were truly so ill?

[lilyberation]

I was in the early stages! It wasn't as severe for me, though symptoms had been worsening. I imagine the damage done will be permanent.

[yourtomb]

This does not fill me with confidence, White Lily Cookie.

[moonwhispers]

[ The writing is neat but slow to appear and features misspellings and incorrect grammar in places. He's doing his best. ]

Are you sure? I've never heard of oripathy being cured.

[lilyberation]

Positive, though observation is still worth continuing.

[moonwhispers]

What is your plan after observing?

[lilyberation]

Adapting. If this is truly something that can help others, than people who are not me must be able to recreate these results.

[jesterlies]

It had better stay that way, or I'll get involved.

[He was already hovering like concerned professor watching a student handle explosive substances unless she shut him out of the room.]

You'd better not be planning to reinfect for further testing!

[lilyberation]

I won't, promise!

[jesterlies]

Good. You WILL tell me if something changes RIGHT?

I certainly hope the people here are grateful for what you managed to do.

[lilyberation]

You'll be the first to know.

I just want it to be able to help. I know that my being from another world may make things difficult to replicate.

[thebladebringstheflame]

i'm not gonna downplay your accomplishments congrats and whatever kal'tsit would be malding right now but

i'm not taking it. whatever the hell you brewed up in that lab keep it away from me.

[lilyberation]

I won't ask you to. Just know it is here if you ever change your mind, and we at the clinic will always be here to mend what's needed.

[thebladebringstheflame]

appreciate it

bet you'd make passenger and sesa's day if you managed to send it up to them

[lilyberation]

Do you think if I use it as an offering at the church or shrine, the Goddesses could bring it to them?

[kingincognito]

I am glad to hear that your research has borne fruit, Lady White Lily Cookie, and that your infection has cleared for such a long amount of time.

Would you be willing to undergo an examination to ensure you are well in other ways? I am aware of what intense research can do to someone, and after all you have been through... I simply wish to make sure that you are hale and whole.

[lilyberation]

Thank you! And yes, of course. A second pair of eyes will surely catch anything I've missed.

[kingincognito]

Wonderful. Thank you for agreeing. I will be at the clinic all day, so whenever you are free to do so, please find me.

[lilyberation]

Oh, I know. :)

Check the back lab!

[ancientlight]

Amazing as always, White Lily Cookie. You have always managed to find solutions that have alluded others.

... Though, I am curious. What illness are you speaking of? I'm afraid there's still much for me to catch up with.

[lilyberation]

I could not have done it without my lab partner before their disappearance.

It is a disease called Oripathy. It is native to Terra, home of several of our companions. It is... a very brutal disease with no chance of survival.




Previously.

CW: Medical Body Horror

Upon infection, over a gradual amount of time, the body begins to crystalize with Originium, a mineral found on Terra that provides energy and fuels something akin to magic. These crystals start within the jamstream and the point of infection, and spread. Flamebringer, as you may see, has many such crystals around his face.

Upon crumbling, the infected person will rapidly crystalize in full before erupting, releasing active Originium particles into the air unless contained. Inhaling these particles results in further infection spreading.

[ancientlight]

( That...

It's horrible. It's no wonder White Lily worked hard to attempt to cure it. Even if she wasn't affected by it, she would have sought a cure. She's always been that way, even when they were both young.

He feels his heart sink -- for those who have the infection, for her. How could he not have fear for her? )

While I am grateful that you have been successful in beginning to find a cure -- and it is amazing, White Lily Cookie...

To say that I am relieved to hear that you are alright would be an understatement, and... I'm sorry that I did not know before. Please, is there any way that I may be of some help?

[lilyberation]

( she pauses. ... )

Admittedly I'm a bit exhausted right now, but when I think of something I'll let you know.

But please be careful.