The Iterators discuss Eldrich

ATML, RS, SOS

RS:

what would be a good creature to add worm grass to

Im very curious

ATML:

Hm… white lizards come to mind. And make the worm grass invisible too.

RS:

that would be a very interesting idea, though I cannot see a real reason they need it when they already have a sticky tounge. Then again most of my ideas do not have a real reason.

ATML:

Worm grass and White lizards, might I say, are both quite inefficient at hunting. I suspect that worm grass being able to be completely invisible to possible prey items, however, might increase the capabilities of both specimen.

RS:

i suppose I can see where you’re coming from. I will take it into consideration.

I do have another question for you though.

ATML:

And what would that be?

RS:

how do you feel about experiments with the rot?

lets say you had the chance to possibly save someone, but you needed to experiment with rot to get the answer.

Would you do it?

ATML:

Well, they’re risky, and have the capacity to cause great harm to those who dare to attempt them.

However, with great precaution, the potential results and research that one might be able to extract…

The prospect is exciting to think about.

RS:

Speckles and ESV don’t seem to think so.

have you been told about a slugcat that formed a symbiosis with the rot wandering around?

ATML:

Well yes, from what I’ve heard everyone has been fretting over the little thing. So far, I haven’t heard any cases of him doing any damage. The iterator who made him must have taken many precautions to ensure the rot doesn’t spread.

RS:

rest assured I took EVERY precaution. I was made to build creatures from the ground up. But none of them think I actually did it.

they all think he’s a little monster who will turn them into the next Five Pebbles, despite the fact he was designed to HELP Pebbles. He would try to apply the knowledge gained from the slugcats genome to himself and form a symbiotic relationship with the rot, saving him.

ATML:

I’m sure with your confidence that you’ve taken every step necessary and more to assure that it will do its job safely and competently. And I wish you well in this endeavour.

RS:

thank you. I must admit, this endeavor has taken a toll on my stability.

ATML:

I’m here whenever you might need someone to talk to.

RS:

thank you, I appreciate it

ATML:

Aside from this, would it be any trouble for you to send me the blueprints for the rot slugcat’s creation? I must say, I’m intrigued as to how you made it, and how precise the process must have been…this would greatly benefit my research.

RS:

I will. I would advise that you do not attempt to replicate it yourself however. It was extremely risky, and I only did it to help Pebbles.

ATML:

Of course, just the blueprints enough will be of great help.

RS:

good. After rereading the process myself… I must admit Speckles and ESV are probably angrier than they let on.

ATML:

Well, perhaps when I have time I’ll try and talk to them. It seems that your relationships with them haven’t been the best as of recently.

RS:

it hasn’t. ESV was understandably angry, but didn’t push it further than that. Speckles… he’s more cruel than I realized.

ATML:

I understand why they would be angry, Five Pebbles is in a considerably bad state, and many other iterators have been worrying about the Rot. They’re worried about themselves. It’s brave what you’re trying to do. I’m glad to have such a considerate neighbour~

I’ll try and contact Speckles directly when I can. Rest assured, I’ll do all I can to try and resolve this.

RS:

thank you so much for this. If there’s any way I can repay you let me know

ATML:

Of course, I’m not looking for anything in return. I’ve grown accustomed to our local group, and it wouldn’t be any fun for anyone if we were arguing amongst ourselves. In the meantime, I wish you well.

RS:

i wish you well too. I will be sending the logs of Eldritch’s creations soon.

ATML:

Thank you.

RS:

of course.

ATML:

[Private: Adrift the Mist Leaves, Speckles of Sky]

Speckles, I have a query.

SOS:

Go on

ATML:

I’d like to hear your thoughts on the… situation. That’s currently happening regarding Revising Synthesis and the Rot.

SOS:

I'm assuming you mean the slugcat.

ATML:

I do.

SOS:

ah

Its... an interesting idea. One that may lead to problems down the road but interesting none the less.

I would prefer it not be running around where it likes

ATML:

I heard that you and Revising Synthesis had a quarrel. If it’s no trouble, would it be possible for you to tell me about it?

SOS:

Oh... I'm going to be real with you I'm not sure what happened.

I attempted to comfort Revising while they were in they're moment of need and they proceeded to get very frustrated and angry with me.

at least thats what I remember

I would need to check the chat logs to remember the details.

Or maybe they weren't angry

It's... complicated

ATML:

I see… This event has put some stress on quite a few of us, and Revising Synthesis is indubitably having a hard time. I request that you allow him some patience, for his sake. I’m sure he didn’t mean to turn you away, and I’m sure whatever happened between you was a misunderstanding . He knew very well the risks of the experiments, and he put himself in danger much more than he did us.

SOS:

I pity him, I can’t imagine the guilt he feels. I suppose more patience is required, I only wished he would reach out and try and listen a bit more. That and stay away from that drink gilded gave him.

it is clearly not doing him any good

ATML:

I’ll make sure to tell him this. And thank you for listening. I will ask him to stop the drinking.

SOS:

thank you for reaching out

ATML:

No problem.