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[cadeuces]

( The doctor may be recognizable to some here already, or as one of the longer-term dancers during the festival or someone repeatedly pulled into the compatibility booths giggling up a storm because she was ticklish. (Or that fiendish person who posted up five different people on the moonlace partnering app.) Today she's donning a warm little smile, a sunny dress, and a white lab coat, even if she's woefully missing a stethoscope about her collar.

And no more deer traits in sight, thankfully; considerably more put together. (Also thankfully.) The apartment behind her is just as sunny and accented in golds and dark blues, tidy and cozy with blankets visible over the arm of the sofa and some other chair to the side. )

Good afternoon everyone; I'm Dr. Angela Ziegler, one of many who appeared on the moon and were brought back to Prismatica here, having since settled in. I hope this finds everyone well. It's been a tumultuous few weeks already, hasn't it? It seems with the more prominent moons having faded back out, we'll have some margin of relief. That is why I wanted to post, however.

I realize many who were brought here may not be comfortable bringing their concerns up with the officials or scientists here. I was approached by quite a few people through the last few phases seeking help and I thought I would turn that offer outward. I'm not a general practitioner, exactly, as my specialties lie more in trauma and restorative surgery, but I've done a vast amount of work across multiple specialties and general care, and I was a Chief Medical Officer for a peacekeeping organization for some years as well. It should be plenty.

I can't begin to fathom how the moons may affect everyone going forward nor will I know the extent of what is possible or "normal" until I've seen it enough times in others, but I can at least offer some form of reassurance or a medical record of sorts to see what has changed or ensure you're all right. If anyone would like me to check in on them around the expected time, I can do that as well.

( Presuming she's able to leave the house herself, during the Iris phase. Last time was... well. She attempted a self-quarantine from how intense it had hit, not wanting to bother the public or be bothered by the public. Fingers crossed it isn't always that way. )

I may consider a clinic of sorts if our situation here leans toward something semi-permanent, but until then it is something I would either pick a friend's empty apartment for or make a house call. All we can do is try to keep an eye out for one another, and treat each other well.

Thank you for the moment of your time, and if anyone has any questions, I'll keep an eye on replies here for a bit, or you are welcome to message me privately. I would also appreciate if anyone feels comfortable telling me what they've experienced here so I can help apply it to others.

( She's taking a sip of her coffee and about to wave some little toodle-loo goodbye just as someone's footsteps sound to the side and she clicks off the feed with a slight brightening of the eyes. Probably the reason she doesn't do it out of her apartment!

Feel free to hit her with zany medical Q&A, relay your own experiences to help build her Prismatica Side Effects journal, or just come chat because she looks nice! As an aside, please feel free to assume characters from the new round saw this / feel free to reply! #timing... )

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[yakiniku]

[Hanzo's alone in his apartment and fresh out of bed so he's naked, but not showing anything below his chest out of common courtesy. He doesn't know if other people can see this video or not.]

First, I thank you for your help that first time. You were very patient with me, and kinder than I deserved. [He's admitting he may have been a TOUCH dramatic.]

I do have another question for you though, Dr. Ziegler. We know for certain that after a period of time we return to normal, but do we know if the changes will be the same and predictable each time? It is a lot less of a hassle if they are things we can plan for or plan around.

[cadeuces]

( It is probably visible to all unless he decides to private it, so that's a safe bet, dear! (As nice as yo tiddies are.) Angela's visibly pleased to see him, still smiling when she opens the feed to reply the same and far softer than even her pleasant announcement had been. )

Hanzo, good morning. You know that thanks isn't necessary, but I'll appreciate it all the same. As far as I can tell, Sanguis' phase seems to be the roughest on everyone quite equally, though Iris was undoubtedly the most mischievous. I'll always be happy to help a friend, and all friends deserve kindness.

( He was a bit dramatic, yes, but he was keyed up, scared, and nearly his entire body had changed. She gets it. And as she'd told him at the time, there was no ill will there. She simply didn't have the energy to spare for hating others. There's a sip of her coffee before she launches into a proper reply for him, referencing a glass tablet from home. )

Each of the moons' phases lasted approximately 5 days, as did their effects, which peaked in the middle with the full moons. The Prismals say they're every 30 days give or take, so you should have three weeks of peace between. I already have some notes on the effects most had suffered for them, and based on my own observations through my time directly on the surface of Iris on arrival with my spots visible and nothing else, I'm admittedly on a bit of a limb saying it's likely the degree to which we're affected by each moon will fluctuate. This time, even far from the surface of Iris, I had ears, antlers, a tail, and a higher concentration of spots— as well as the hormonal and pheromonal response.

I don't think it will be terribly uniform every month, so I'll have to see what happens when they come back around again. We'll all be a bit more prepared for it, then. and have a measure to go by from before. Would you like me to keep in touch and be sure you're all right come the second and third days?

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[zohvin]

I have a couple of questions.

Would you be able to guarantee complete privacy if we come to you with an emergency? And am I right in assuming that you're likely quite limited in access to medical equipment right now?

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[cadeuces]

I would personally guarantee everyone's privacy, yes. Doctor-patient confidentiality transcends the very stars and moons themselves. Emergencies in particular, barring it being out of my hands and having to commandeer the hospital's facilities. With my background, I don't imagine anything short of neurosurgery will be out of my hands.

( It ain't a humble brag when it's true, ok. Her resume is very long and very impressive. )

I would only apply information shared with me as part of a calculated percentage or average for general knowledge. Say, I had 20 reported Sanguis changes reporting high levels of aggression out of 24 people who spoke with me and shared. I'd simply say "it's very likely to assume aggression is one of the top effects suffered during this phase". I would not go any further or use any identifiable information such as numbering those with canine traits or those with scales and so on.

As for access to equipment, I suppose it depends on what's needed. Are you asking in a particular direction? I have my surgical kit on me and nanomachines aimed at healing organ, bone, and tissue damage as well as targeted bacterial and mutation difficulties. They... are not easy for me to use, in this place, but they're available for emergencies and are linked to my chromal energy. If there is an issue you may be anticipating or something chronic, I can see what I can arrange.

[zohvin]

It's a relief to hear that, doctor.

It's not that I'm particularly anticipating a problem, but... I'm not human. My species is near-human enough to be quite similar physically, but my metabolism is different and I'm sure that my chemical makeup wouldn't be the same either.

If something does happen to me, I'm not eager to submit to Prismal care - because while I'm in their care, they're quite likely to gather data from me about my species, and I'd rather not hand anything to them that they didn't learn when we first arrived.

[cadeuces]

That is why I do what I do, after all.

Ah! I understand. You say that you're "near-human enough"— would it perhaps be invasive if I asked to perform a physical and go over any anatomical differences with you so that I may have them noted down? In case of any organ differences or placements I may need to be aware of, or do an allergy panel to ensure you won't have a strange reaction to any topical anesthetics or pain medication I may be able to use on you.

I could also take blood liters from anyone who would like the peace of mind of having some on hand and store it properly. Whatever will help you feel at ease here. If anything else crops up, we can go over it then. Those would be my main concerns, I believe.

[zohvin]

I'd say that's all entirely fair, particularly keeping my blood in reserve. It's not that I'm expecting to get into a fight, but this planet is an unknown quantity, and I'd rather be prepared in case the worst happens.

[Hence why he decided to approach Angela at all. Zohvin's debating even telling her about some of his other medical issues. If something did happen with those, that would be a problem for future-Zohvin to deal with.]

A friend of mine pointed out that they don't seem to have medical scanners here. I don't suppose you brought one with you?

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[takingchances]

So far? A lot of annoyance mostly.

[That's mostly just Eva disliking this whole heat thing though.]

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[cadeuces]

( Darling that's a mood and it's visible on her face how much she relates with the empathetic little pinch of her brows and a lopsided smile. )

It's certainly been... turbulent, for everyone. The first week felt the most chaotic, I feel.

( Her sofa ruined, her apartment broken into, her old friend and roommate disappeared the entire time. People turning into wolves and panicking. A++ would not ride again. )

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[takingchances]

That's the best way of putting it. After the vines and all of that it seemed like everything was a lot more... permanent, I guess.

[cadeuces]

I suppose it's more that our perception of this place has solidified and we've come to understand what living here may entail. It's a difficult thing for most to wrap their minds around, I'm sure. Being in a completely different star system, waking up on a moon and coming to a place like this.

It is both quite outdated and specifically advanced in ways I couldn't imagine, coming from the year 2076.

[takingchances]

It's interesting in a technological respect. Where I'm from technology is pretty advanced too so nothing is really new here to me. Except for the furniture panels in the rooms and the Chromawear. That's pretty impressive and took a little getting used to.

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[inabluemoon]

[While Vanitas isn't necessarily interested in going to anyone else for advice on his own moonphase symptoms, he is intrigued by the idea of getting information from another doctor.

... Well. Someone who seems to be a "legitimate" doctor, anyway.]

From what I've been able to tell the changes people experience seem to range from barely noticeable to quite extreme, including things that seem to actually alter the genetic makeup of their bodies- even if temporarily. Between that and the fact that the very nature of someone's chemistry could already be different than that of a person from your own world would you really be able to gauge what "all right" is?

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[cadeuces]

( What makes him an "illegitimate" doctor though is the real question!! Angie's reply comes in video regardless of the voice message, just because she conveys herself better when she can gesture if her English ever fails her (though translations take care of that dingus) and she prefers being able to show her expression. For now, that's a straightening of her seat and the slight tip of her head to show her interest, like a professor humoring a smart question. )

I have noticed much the same, yes, but I would like to have a better idea of it on an individual level and be able to help others figure out if their changes remain consistent to know what to expect, or figure out why they may be fluctuating if it's drastically different each time.

Different anatomies or chemistries should be something I can learn after seeing someone a couple of times and asking the right questions. "Is this your usual mobility level? What do you require on a daily basis, and what do you think you can go without for five days? Shall I take a blood bag or two in case of emergency?" Things like this.

Mostly, when I say "all right", I just want to help set them at ease that their body will still function as it should, and which changes have been noted so we can be sure they revert properly, and that they will have the means in place to be cared for if something goes awry. So long as someone is still relatively healthy and still has all their faculties, I would consider that a baseline marker.

If, say, something about them has changed drastically and they aren't able to adapt to it or control, they won't need to go through that alone. I can be contacted, or I can be sought out, and I will do what I can to accompany them through their phase or contact the scientists to find out if there is anything we can do. I would try to make sure I understand it and can verify its safety before suggesting they act on the scientists' solutions to someone.

[inabluemoon]

[Well it isn't as though he exactly has any sort of actual medical license and he's essentially the only person in his "field". Which he more or less made up himself. But that's not the point. Vanitas still hasn't completely gotten the hang of this whole video thing perfectly he decides that it doesn't do much harm to go along with it. It's only fair, right?

When the video flips on his chin is propped up in a gloved hand, sharp nails drumming against the table thoughtfully.]

I suppose that makes enough sense, and it's a good idea to offer an option that doesn't require someone to go to the locals around here. For all we know they could be making us into their lab rats. You should be mindful of any medicines or supplies you get from them, though.

[cadeuces]

( Oh! A face to the voice; her surprise is brief but delighted, ultimately. The widening of her smile is a silent greeting as she listens to the drum of his nails and watches his interest. )

I don't imagine there's any ill will from the scientists, at least not yet, but there is no telling how long that way last or when the novelty will wear off and we become something of a burden to their society.

I had already planned on avoiding their goods as much as possible though, yes. Especially for medical usage. If I can make my own, I will do so in a heartbeat, provided I can synthesize the right ingredients. It's never been my forte but I can stumble my way around some anesthetics and acetaminophen. You sound quite versed on the subject, though. May I ask where your specialties may lie?

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[abidethewalls]

A noble endevor indeed. I would be happy to lend my experiences to building such a database, what exactly are you specifically looking for?

[cadeuces]

Why, thank you kindly for thinking so. :)
I appreciate the assistance greatly!

Which moon do you happen to fall under?
What traits do you display?
How did you feel during it, and how long did the effects last?

If those aren't too intrusive. Again, it's quite alright if you would like to private your replies or skim over what you aren't comfortable sharing. I appreciate whatever you'd like to share.

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[abidethewalls]

It can only benefit us as a whole and cataloguing everything is a monumental effort. This is something to be applauded. One moment, however. I would prefer to switch to a more private channel.

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[abidethewalls]

There. My apologies for the slight delay. To answer your questions, however:

I happen to fall under the Iris moon, although I am unsure entirely the implications of such. When it became the dominant moon I found myself…transformed, for lack of a better word. I will admit that perhaps some of the traits were a bit lost on me, I’ve heard that they are more pronounced on humans, but I did notice an uptick in bioluminescence. Along that line, there were also. Tendrils.

[Someone doesn’t want to say tentacles.]

That erupted from my scalp, which I found to be somewhat cumbersome. The further the moon progressed I also found myself becoming more and more translucent, which I must say was and still is alarming.

As to how I felt during that time…I do recall spending a lot of chroma to help others out. So generous, perhaps? Which led to a depletion, thankfully now resolved.

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[cadeuces]

Please, there's no need to apologize! I appreciate that you're trusting me with any information at all; thank you so much for sharing, sir.

I have certainly seen a fair amount of drastic transformations, though hearing that you had gone translucent... I can see why that would be alarming. I hope you weren't too anxious because of it. May I ask if your organs seemed affected as well, or your bone structure? Or was it surface-level?

As for the emotional side— I'm under the Iris moon as well, and I think you're correct. I was also very generous as well as affectionate with others, moreso than I usually would be.
I, ah... posted quite a few advertisements on behalf of those I know who I had worried excessively for.
I'm still quite embarrassed for overstepping my boundaries in that regard and disrespecting their privacy, but I believe the moon had something to do with that as well.
That desire to help and protect them and assist them however it may have come.
We'll have to be a bit careful, hmm?

I'm glad to hear you were able to make up for the depletion, however.
If you would feel comfortable and would like, I could have a look the next time if you happen to go translucent again, if only to offer some reassurance that everything seems to be in order otherwise.

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[vanum]

so like
how often is TOO often

asking for a friend
a brother
you know

[cadeuces]

I suppose that would depend what the subject matter or action is.

Sleepless nights?
Eating pizzas?
Drinking soda or alcohol?
Using the restroom?

Sexual intercourse?
Masturbation?
Horseback riding before it damages the hymen?

( judgejudyswaitingandnotpatiently.gif, she knows who she's talking to and this isn't about Vergil )

[vanum]

[Wow listen don't make it hard to drag his brother, don't you know how to have fun, Ange???

Fiiiiiiiiiiine, ugh...]

locking himself in his room reading
what did you think i was asking about

[cadeuces]

My professional opinion would be to limit that to three hours a night.
Well, depending on what he's reading. 🤭

( She still definitely doesn't think this is about Vergil. )

I'm still quite convinced you're asking for yourself in a very roundabout manner.
You're both grown men; I realize it's easy to worry about him, but I'm sure he's going to be just fine.