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[ ENCRYPTED 75% TO MEDICAL AND XENOBIOLOGY/GENETICS STAFF + BRUCE BANNER: ]
I took the liberty of checking out the blood samples we were able to get from the creatures at the end of the maze. Some of them seemed to have bacterial infections, which isn't surprising, but I also checked them against known DNA samples from Earth.
I don't want to alarm anyone, which is why I've encrypted this for now, but so far the results are all coming back in essentially the same manner. The DNA of these creatures is a mix between Earth creatures -- the lion is a large component, and there are also what appears to be genetic material from the Australian dingo and some sort of crocodile. However, at the present time it appears as though the largest genetic contribution comes from human beings.
Obviously the samples may have been compromised, as I've really only been able to work off their blood and some hair. I'm going to request a larger sample, preferably an entire specimen -- dead, obviously. Hopefully we can get more answers, and hopefully the human genetic material was just cross-contamination.
[ OPEN: ]
I've heard a few things about people returning to the end of the maze to clear out the rest of the creatures, in addition to a possible salvage operation. My name is Elizabeth Ross -- I'm a cellular biologist and university professor back home. If it's not too much trouble, I'd like to request a mostly intact -- though definitely dead -- specimen of the creatures. I'm sure there are a lot of people who are wondering just what they are and how they got here, not to mention how they've survived the jumps, and I'm hoping that an entire specimen might be able to give us some answers.
How is everyone feeling?
I took the liberty of checking out the blood samples we were able to get from the creatures at the end of the maze. Some of them seemed to have bacterial infections, which isn't surprising, but I also checked them against known DNA samples from Earth.
I don't want to alarm anyone, which is why I've encrypted this for now, but so far the results are all coming back in essentially the same manner. The DNA of these creatures is a mix between Earth creatures -- the lion is a large component, and there are also what appears to be genetic material from the Australian dingo and some sort of crocodile. However, at the present time it appears as though the largest genetic contribution comes from human beings.
Obviously the samples may have been compromised, as I've really only been able to work off their blood and some hair. I'm going to request a larger sample, preferably an entire specimen -- dead, obviously. Hopefully we can get more answers, and hopefully the human genetic material was just cross-contamination.
[ OPEN: ]
I've heard a few things about people returning to the end of the maze to clear out the rest of the creatures, in addition to a possible salvage operation. My name is Elizabeth Ross -- I'm a cellular biologist and university professor back home. If it's not too much trouble, I'd like to request a mostly intact -- though definitely dead -- specimen of the creatures. I'm sure there are a lot of people who are wondering just what they are and how they got here, not to mention how they've survived the jumps, and I'm hoping that an entire specimen might be able to give us some answers.
How is everyone feeling?
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I'm glad you're all right, too. Can I ask what happened? [ She means the bandages. ]
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[ he never thought to call them companions again, not after how he left amon hen. ]
There were dangers deep within the heart of the maze.
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The creatures? Or other things?
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[ he furrows his brow ]
Both.
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Both?
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Are you okay? [ Even though he just said he was... ]
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Yes, I am as well as to be expected. My companions are on the mend, as am I.
[ in that, anyway. ]
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How severe were your injuries? If you don't mind me asking.
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I had a blow to my head and shoulder. The shoulder was..more concerning. It was already the source of a wound that has not healed.
[ nor does he doubt will, as he feels it keenly from time to time. weathertop will never be a memory, it seems. ]
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Did you see any of the ship's doctors for it? I know Strider is a healer, but perhaps someone else would be able to help it more.
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frodo shakes his head quietly. ]
No, the original wound..will most likely not heal, Ms. Ross. It..is past healing, I think. I am alright.
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Past healing...? [ She doesn't get it. ] You never know.
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[ he smiles quietly ]
These injuries are not so bad.
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If I were truly in pain I would let you know.
[ if it were something that could be fixed. but these hurts go too deep. ]
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