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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.

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[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.

[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.

[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?

[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 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.

[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.

[jesterlies]

[Mollified. yes, tell him FIRST. Is he feeling a little possessive now that Salt is here? Mmmmmmaybe.]

You'll have to have one of them volunteer for further testing, I imagine! To apply what worked for you to them, though I can't imagine these meat bag bodies are all THAT different from each other.

[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.

[lilyberation]

It isn't just our bodies but our methods. Part of what I used was magic native to Earthbread, after all.

[jesterlies]

[HM. That's true. While he thinks Magic can be very similar across worlds he knows that's not entirely the case. There could be incompatibilities...interesting.]

Hmm...

[yourtomb]

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

[lilyberation]

I'm not good at this. :(

[yourtomb]

Should you develop side-effects, you will report them straight to me. Is that understood?

[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.

[lilyberation]

I'm not sure what to expect or look out for. Especially since Originium is linked to Terra's Arts...

[lilyberation]

( she looks at the page, blinking once before settling to a dazed stare. .... oh wait shoot- )

If anything arises, I will resume testing and let you know, yes.

[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!

[kingincognito]

[ Oh! Well, if that's the case, then he's going on a little field trip. It isn't like he's doing much right now anyway. To the back lab! And once he's there, he knows that she knows he's arrived, so he doesn't necessarily need to announce himself.

Not that he won't give her a gentle bow of his head in greeting, though, before he begins to sign. He is nothing if not polite. ]

How are you feeling?