4.5 – Addendum 1
Patient No.: 12970
Doctor Name: Eliacim Arriaga
Name: Leon Aduna; known to use his first last name “Stephens” to conceal his identity.
Age: 21
Height: 6’0.
Weight: 185 pounds.
Hair: Black
Eyes: Dark Amber.
Body details: light scar on right eyebrow (created in car accident as a child), scar in right arm (created during an attempted mugging), abundant scars in back and lower legs (created during martial arts training). Additional data: Strong physical build, asthmatic (on treatment with experimental drug, Salvatin), right elbow seems to have been broken previous to encounter with Mr. Aduna.
Reason for commitment: Surgical reconstruction of left hand. Damage is extensive, will require stainless steel support to allow bones to heal. Mr. Aduna has ordered psychological evaluations to further test the C.O.G.N.I. prototype.
Doctor notes:
“I have never seen a man so hell-bent on escaping this facility. Despite the immobilization of his arm due to the amount of steel required to fix his hand, he has attempted to escape thrice during the past week (and has partially succeeded twice; a squad had to be sent to recover him from the garden area on both occasions). He has refused any kind of meal, or to even speak to me for the most part. His dexterity and strength are similar to Mr. Aduna’s before the nanotech fiasco; he has successfully injured two doctors to the point of sending them to intensive care. Surgery went well, no major issues. Psychological tests for the C.O.G.N.I. prototype have been inconclusive due to a lack of information. Mr. Aduna ordered more severe tests to be carried out yesterday: the patient was constantly drowned and reanimated 17 times before it was deemed too risky to continue. The goal of this test was to see the mental strength of the patient; he never once pleaded for his life or begged (instead, he willingly let his lungs be filled with water, as if taunting Mr. Aduna, who watched through all the tests in person). I personally believe he might be strong enough to withstand the strain that C.O.G.N.I. puts on the brain, but I must still carry out more tests before accepting him as a subject; if I accidentally kill him, only God knows what the boss would do to me. If only my interviews with him went somewhere important and not into tasteless jokes.”
Addendum 1-1
“Dr.: What would you say your greatest fear is? 12970: Giant potatoes that come from outer space.
Dr.: I need you to cooperate with me, it is in your best interest. 12970: I can’t, what if the potatoes are listening?
Dr.: You don’t truly believe in giant potatoes, do you? 12970: And do you truly believe I will cooperate with you? You know, you’re a teacher where I come from. Dr.: Really? I haven’t been told that before. I’ve been told I am a rock star, or a drug addict. 12970: Oh no, you’re just a plain old teacher in my dimension, but I suspect there’s an even bigger difference in your lives than that. Dr.: Oh? And what would that be? 12970: My teacher can walk. Dr.: But I’m−”
Rest of the interview is inaudible. 12970 was sedated for the next two days following the event. Use of high intensity shock collar was approved by board after this incident (labeled 12-7).
Patient No.: 12971
Doctor Name: Eliacim Arriaga
Name: Gabriel Arlo; known to go by “Line”, “Gabe”, and “Garaiel”.
Age: 21
Height: 5’11.
Weight: 179 pounds.
Hair: Black
Eyes: Honey.
Body details: Light balding.
Additional data: Lightly trained physical build, deaf from left ear. Thin veins.
Reason for commitment: Treatment for extensive wound on the left leg. Blood loss: severe, but not critical. Requires immobilization of left hand to secure the proper healing of all five broken fingers. Mr. Aduna has ordered psychological evaluation tests for the sake of Prototype C.O.G.N.I.
Doctor Note:
“The man is an avid fan of archery, but due to the amount of damage to his left hand, I highly doubt he will ever be able to shoot an arrow again. Unlike 12970, this man has been a bit more cooperative… in exchange for knowledge of his surroundings, that is. As to whether or not he is an eligible candidate for the C.O.G.N.I. prototype, I highly doubt it: he is more awake to the world than Aduna, being capable of solving problems most people cannot see. However, his mental strength is far below 12970’s , probably due to a lack of events in his life that would motivate such growth. When the same drowning techniques were applied to him, he began begging after the first immersion; he clearly doesn’t have the fortitude of this dimension’s Lord Gabriel. Supports for all of his fingers were outfitted without much problem. He seems to have developed a slight blather infection in response to medication.”
Addendum 1-2
“Dr.: My turn, what is your greatest fear? 12971: Uh, being alone, and bats! Ok, my turn, how am I in this dimension? Dr.: Alright, alright. You’re pretty ruthless. Mr. Aduna put you in control of Europe because of your willingness to kill on his command. I’d say you’re the strongest of the three. 12971: Nah! Aduna f*cking broke all of my fingers with delight! How can I be scarier? Dr.: Oh, you’d be surprised. My turn, what moment defined you as the person you are today? 12971: That’s an easy one! The day I ordered my dueling beamsaber! I was able to teach sword fighting to Aduna, and move out of my house with the confidence boost that gave me! He’s always showing me stuff, I was glad to be the teacher for once. Dr.: All that from a beamsaber? 12971: Well, beating Aduna up with a glowing stick did help a bit. Dr.: Interesting. Alright, so if you were to choose a− (cellphone ring interrupts Doctor). A breach? He’s trying to escape again? Good grief… Gabriel, I’ll have to owe you a question, alright? I’ll be back here tomorrow. 12971: Sure thing, doc. (sound of door opening and closing is heard, 12971 is alone at cell). Come on, Aduna… I’m keeping him talking, do your thing.”
Patient No.: 12972
Doctor Name: Eliacim Arriaga
Name: Bruno Aguirre; known to go by “David”, “Pubehead”, and “Onurb”.
Age: 21 Height: 5’11.
Weight: 157 pounds.
Hair: Light Brown
Eyes: Light Brown.
Body details: Extremely small amounts of fat around body. Levels of plasma in the blood seem to be below average.
Additional data: Known to have been an avid cannabis user in the past. Weak and slim physical build.
Reasons for commitment: Completely broken ribcage. Extensive damage to digestive track. Blood loss: critical. Surgical reconstruction of body was ordered by Lord Bruno. C.O.G.N.I. Prototype tests are to be held next week.
Doctor Notes:
“Perhaps the most bizarre case to have come my way with this new shipment of inmates is patient 12972. He was ruled as the perfect candidate for Prototype C.O.G.N.I. not because of his mental prowess, but because, like Lord Bruno himself, he has also been in contact with the being classified under the name A.R.I.A. 12972, however, seems unaware of when, or even if, this contact took place. The altering of DNA chains created by this contact makes his brain strong enough to withstand the process. The surgery needed to reconstruct his ribcage and digestive track has been a complete success, too. His body seems to heal at an accelerated rate, and even make the reconstructed parts stronger than they were before. I am genuinely amazed by this. I would dare say A.R.I.A.’s influence is far stronger on this individual than on Lord Bruno. And when you consider Lord Bruno’s current state, that is saying something. Interviews have been inconclusive, as he has refused to speak a word since he was committed.”
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