Field Operation FW_0021_DRSV Transcript 9
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Field operation: FW_0021_DRSV
Audio File: FW_0021_DRSV_LOG_01
Transcript 9: Estimated between Jan 24th and 25th, 20XX
Participants: Dr. Sundaram, Fae Entity Quadcauda
Transcriber’s Notes (D5 David Willhelm):
My initial goal was to review what the computer had transcribed, checking only the clips where it was unable to verify accuracy - however this has proven to be an impossible task. All attempts with machine based transcription only provided garbage and at most 5% accuracy on the recordings while the recording itself was strangely garbled to human ears..
The cause was identified as an infohazard implanted into the SD card by unknown means - likely the equivalent of a pre-programmed meta-energy effect (also known colloquially as a ‘magic spell’). We managed to work around this by copying the data across from the SD card into a brand new one - which resolved the issue. It appears that the effect was placed upon the card itself, suggesting that while the Fae being that implemented the effect was aware of our transcription procedures, it’s understanding of our technology was less than optimal.
Fragments from the original infohazard remains on the new SD card - we could not clean it up completely, unfortunately. Still the computer was able to achieve a 95% transcription rate which I was able to verify by listening to the full tape (as authorized by B3 Sierra November).
Based on this, automated transcription is to be scrapped in general - all further transcriptions will be done by myself and D5 William Wright from the copied SD Cards. Original SD cards will be submitted to [REDACTED] Organization’s Infohazard and Memetics department for study. Once the transcriptions are completed, both myself and D5 William will submit ourselves for memory wipes.
Honestly, after hearing that thing’s voice and it’s threats, I really don’t want to remember any of this…
Transcription follows:
“This is the log of Dr. Sundaram Vaibhav, conducted on the date...I’m not entirely sure. I believe it is the 25th of January but it is hard to be certain due to the differing day and night cycle here compared to Earth. For instance despite 7 hours having passed in my relative position, the sun remains firmly in the 10 o’ clock position. Yesterday the sun in turn moved across the sky in less than 4 hours.
Speaking of yesterday - after my discussion with Jennifer and the other operators, it was determined that all two-way communication would be stopped. My reports on events would instead be recorded on SD Cards and sent back via the pod’s message subpod feature and the staff would send back their replies with fresh cards the next day. This is to protect me from making any accidental promises to the Corporation staff and vice versa.
The nature of how powerful words are here has brought a great deal of clarity of how so much of this strange place works. From it’s ancient Fae that hold their servants in lockstep to ridiculous rules to the beings like Proctor that are less bound - it all makes a certain sick kind of sense.”
(The recording is interrupted by a large voice, deep and gravelly it’s words are distorted, but four can be made out in particular:)
“....LlllllliessSSssS….siCKNesSSSSSS….hoUSE….c.ARdSsss….”
(Sundaram’s recording continues)
I can’t say I’m looking forward to my life as a Fae. It’s...still not hit entirely just how much shit I’ve gotten myself into here. I say that of course when the first thing I felt today morning was this new life hitting me. When I did my morning check for changes, the first signs finally appeared: my lower legs, especially around the ankles and heels have started to shift.
My foot itself is arching now, with my fouth and fifth toes having fused together. Additionally the skin appears to have gotten thicker and more calloused all around my feet, especially my toes. Feeling has definitely been reduced in extremities - a blessing perhaps given the depth of the arch is significant enough to make my walk uncomfortable. I suspect this change happened at night when I was sleeping in order to minimize the pain the shift in bone structure would have had to take.”
(Again the voice interrupts)
“...IN SsslllLLLeEEeppppPPP….sssiiiNNNS….WASshhhh….Awaaayyyyy….”
(Sundaram’s recording resumes)
“This is not the only change to have happened though. Both my forearms and my lower legs are now covered in what I can only describe as thick fur that is white in color. This white coloration extends up my arms and legs toward my shoulders and groin - but stops short of the torso. The contrast is stark between the black hair on the torso, the white hair on the upper legs and then the thicker white fur on the rest of the extremities.
The fur itself is strange. Though it looks coarse, it is actually fairly soft and smooth, draping a bit over my foot - which makes it a bit more awkward to walk when combined with the arched foot. This of course is nothing compared to the sheer itching that I’ve been feeling along upper legs and arms - its clear that this too will transition to fur soon and I swear everytime I look back to it it seems to be hairier than before.
I could swear I’ve seen this type of fur somewhere before, but I can’t for the life of my remember where. That and I’m honestly terrified to actually try swearing to anything...”
(There is a long pause in the audio here. After a minute, the doctor continues with a sigh)
“It’s clear though that my foot structure is changing to something else - something other than human. The question really is...how far will it go? Will I end up like my friend, the Proctor and be half human? Or...will I end up like...the test subjects they sent in? The ones that ended up as wild animals, with no thought or capability of sentience?
It’s honestly terrifying to even imagine it. I’ve been second guessing myself since the start, trying to figure out if there’s any sense of mental deterioration - but diagnosing yourself is by far one of the worst parts of being a doctor. The paranoia and of knowing it could be a million different things can drive one into stress and insanity. It doesn’t help that in this world, with these new rules there are so many more unknowns.
Are the insects poisonous? Will they, too, change me further? Will promises change me further? Can my words change me - are they THAT powerful? What will I become? How will I diagnose myself then? I was a human doctor dammit, not a veterinarian!”
(The doctor pauses again, it is clear he is hyperventilating - and for a moment at least seems to be calming as he talks to himself.)
“Calm...calm down Sunderji...calm down…it’s okay...it’s all going to be okay...”
(The voice can once more be heard interrupting and distorting the track significantly with static. It is much clearer and more controlled compared to before though.)
“...BEAUTIFUL…...YOU...SHALL BE….NEWEST….BEST….“
(The voice cuts out now into muttering that is indecipherable before Sundaram continues)
“I’m...sorry you have to hear that. The last day has been stressful. The prospect of losing my humanity has me just so stressed. My appetite has reduced and I had to force myself to eat today morning. The only blessing I guess is that I can eat the local food now...which is a damn sight tastier than the rations I was sent. Especially the fruits and berries - Proctor showed me a few of those along with a few leaves one can use to make some tea. It’s...been helping me relax at least, if nothing else.“
(His voice continues to calm and slow down)
“At least...at least these changes are slow. I think I can manage this a little at a time. The shock’s becoming bearable...and I guess with proctor’s help I should be able to manage. I should ask if I should look at swearing fealty to his patron or stay independent. I think his answer will be biased - but right now one of my long term concerns is protecting myself - not just physically or mentally...but now legally as well..”
(The doctor can be heard laughing now for a full half minute. His voice is hoarse, with the laughter ending in soft coughing)
“You all really, really should have sent a lawyer instead of a doctor. Bhagvan above and in my heart…physical, mental and legal. Who’d have thought this was such a crazy-ass world is a lawyer’s paradise - or maybe their hell? It’s certainly going to be my hell from the looks of it.”
(There is a pause now for several seconds before Sundaram resumes.)
“The sun is starting to move, finally - and its going rather rapidly. Night time is going to fall soon. I have another meeting with Proctor soon. As a note I will be sending future logs in the morning from now onwards, right after I have examined myself with any new changes and with a summary of the previous night’s events. This is Sundaram signing off on audio log 1
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Field operation: FW_0021_DRSV
Audio File: FW_0021_DRSV_LOG_01
Transcript 9: Estimated between Jan 24th and 25th, 20XX
Participants: Dr. Sundaram, Fae Entity Quadcauda
Transcriber’s Notes (D5 David Willhelm):
My initial goal was to review what the computer had transcribed, checking only the clips where it was unable to verify accuracy - however this has proven to be an impossible task. All attempts with machine based transcription only provided garbage and at most 5% accuracy on the recordings while the recording itself was strangely garbled to human ears..
The cause was identified as an infohazard implanted into the SD card by unknown means - likely the equivalent of a pre-programmed meta-energy effect (also known colloquially as a ‘magic spell’). We managed to work around this by copying the data across from the SD card into a brand new one - which resolved the issue. It appears that the effect was placed upon the card itself, suggesting that while the Fae being that implemented the effect was aware of our transcription procedures, it’s understanding of our technology was less than optimal.
Fragments from the original infohazard remains on the new SD card - we could not clean it up completely, unfortunately. Still the computer was able to achieve a 95% transcription rate which I was able to verify by listening to the full tape (as authorized by B3 Sierra November).
Based on this, automated transcription is to be scrapped in general - all further transcriptions will be done by myself and D5 William Wright from the copied SD Cards. Original SD cards will be submitted to [REDACTED] Organization’s Infohazard and Memetics department for study. Once the transcriptions are completed, both myself and D5 William will submit ourselves for memory wipes.
Honestly, after hearing that thing’s voice and it’s threats, I really don’t want to remember any of this…
Transcription follows:
“This is the log of Dr. Sundaram Vaibhav, conducted on the date...I’m not entirely sure. I believe it is the 25th of January but it is hard to be certain due to the differing day and night cycle here compared to Earth. For instance despite 7 hours having passed in my relative position, the sun remains firmly in the 10 o’ clock position. Yesterday the sun in turn moved across the sky in less than 4 hours.
Speaking of yesterday - after my discussion with Jennifer and the other operators, it was determined that all two-way communication would be stopped. My reports on events would instead be recorded on SD Cards and sent back via the pod’s message subpod feature and the staff would send back their replies with fresh cards the next day. This is to protect me from making any accidental promises to the Corporation staff and vice versa.
The nature of how powerful words are here has brought a great deal of clarity of how so much of this strange place works. From it’s ancient Fae that hold their servants in lockstep to ridiculous rules to the beings like Proctor that are less bound - it all makes a certain sick kind of sense.”
(The recording is interrupted by a large voice, deep and gravelly it’s words are distorted, but four can be made out in particular:)
“....LlllllliessSSssS….siCKNesSSSSSS….hoUSE….c.ARdSsss….”
(Sundaram’s recording continues)
I can’t say I’m looking forward to my life as a Fae. It’s...still not hit entirely just how much shit I’ve gotten myself into here. I say that of course when the first thing I felt today morning was this new life hitting me. When I did my morning check for changes, the first signs finally appeared: my lower legs, especially around the ankles and heels have started to shift.
My foot itself is arching now, with my fouth and fifth toes having fused together. Additionally the skin appears to have gotten thicker and more calloused all around my feet, especially my toes. Feeling has definitely been reduced in extremities - a blessing perhaps given the depth of the arch is significant enough to make my walk uncomfortable. I suspect this change happened at night when I was sleeping in order to minimize the pain the shift in bone structure would have had to take.”
(Again the voice interrupts)
“...IN SsslllLLLeEEeppppPPP….sssiiiNNNS….WASshhhh….Awaaayyyyy….”
(Sundaram’s recording resumes)
“This is not the only change to have happened though. Both my forearms and my lower legs are now covered in what I can only describe as thick fur that is white in color. This white coloration extends up my arms and legs toward my shoulders and groin - but stops short of the torso. The contrast is stark between the black hair on the torso, the white hair on the upper legs and then the thicker white fur on the rest of the extremities.
The fur itself is strange. Though it looks coarse, it is actually fairly soft and smooth, draping a bit over my foot - which makes it a bit more awkward to walk when combined with the arched foot. This of course is nothing compared to the sheer itching that I’ve been feeling along upper legs and arms - its clear that this too will transition to fur soon and I swear everytime I look back to it it seems to be hairier than before.
I could swear I’ve seen this type of fur somewhere before, but I can’t for the life of my remember where. That and I’m honestly terrified to actually try swearing to anything...”
(There is a long pause in the audio here. After a minute, the doctor continues with a sigh)
“It’s clear though that my foot structure is changing to something else - something other than human. The question really is...how far will it go? Will I end up like my friend, the Proctor and be half human? Or...will I end up like...the test subjects they sent in? The ones that ended up as wild animals, with no thought or capability of sentience?
It’s honestly terrifying to even imagine it. I’ve been second guessing myself since the start, trying to figure out if there’s any sense of mental deterioration - but diagnosing yourself is by far one of the worst parts of being a doctor. The paranoia and of knowing it could be a million different things can drive one into stress and insanity. It doesn’t help that in this world, with these new rules there are so many more unknowns.
Are the insects poisonous? Will they, too, change me further? Will promises change me further? Can my words change me - are they THAT powerful? What will I become? How will I diagnose myself then? I was a human doctor dammit, not a veterinarian!”
(The doctor pauses again, it is clear he is hyperventilating - and for a moment at least seems to be calming as he talks to himself.)
“Calm...calm down Sunderji...calm down…it’s okay...it’s all going to be okay...”
(The voice can once more be heard interrupting and distorting the track significantly with static. It is much clearer and more controlled compared to before though.)
“...BEAUTIFUL…...YOU...SHALL BE….NEWEST….BEST….“
(The voice cuts out now into muttering that is indecipherable before Sundaram continues)
“I’m...sorry you have to hear that. The last day has been stressful. The prospect of losing my humanity has me just so stressed. My appetite has reduced and I had to force myself to eat today morning. The only blessing I guess is that I can eat the local food now...which is a damn sight tastier than the rations I was sent. Especially the fruits and berries - Proctor showed me a few of those along with a few leaves one can use to make some tea. It’s...been helping me relax at least, if nothing else.“
(His voice continues to calm and slow down)
“At least...at least these changes are slow. I think I can manage this a little at a time. The shock’s becoming bearable...and I guess with proctor’s help I should be able to manage. I should ask if I should look at swearing fealty to his patron or stay independent. I think his answer will be biased - but right now one of my long term concerns is protecting myself - not just physically or mentally...but now legally as well..”
(The doctor can be heard laughing now for a full half minute. His voice is hoarse, with the laughter ending in soft coughing)
“You all really, really should have sent a lawyer instead of a doctor. Bhagvan above and in my heart…physical, mental and legal. Who’d have thought this was such a crazy-ass world is a lawyer’s paradise - or maybe their hell? It’s certainly going to be my hell from the looks of it.”
(There is a pause now for several seconds before Sundaram resumes.)
“The sun is starting to move, finally - and its going rather rapidly. Night time is going to fall soon. I have another meeting with Proctor soon. As a note I will be sending future logs in the morning from now onwards, right after I have examined myself with any new changes and with a summary of the previous night’s events. This is Sundaram signing off on audio log 1
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