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Floret Affini Research will return soon
We deleted some of the logs as they honestly really ruined everything we were doing already (still not sure why wrote those)
We thank you for patience and understanding
-Y
RESEARCH LOG 018
RESEARCHER M. Arum
AUDIO FILE DETECTED, LOADING TRANSCRIPT...
"Aaand bam! That's how you get the recorder active on this thing."
"Woaaaa, that's so cool! How'd you even get this thingy? It seems really old."
"Back on the vessel I was joining for a short time, there was a collection of older technology, pieces that were considered too broken or obsolete for anything other than scrap. I was able to put this one back together, so they let me keep it for this research project."
"Oooooo, so you're really pretty and hot and smart and good with your hands?~"
"S-stop trying to fluster me like that. In any case, it will be beneficial for you to keep all this information in mind. It may be needed if I am to become ill again."
"Hehehehehe, I wouldn't exactly say you got ill, just really really happy~"
"Ugh, please do not remind me."
"You mean about how you were really really loud and kept asking Mistress to say that magic word to make you feel all good and tingly? What was it again?~"
"I swear Marianna, if you were not the only company I can have at the moment I would tell you to leave my presence."
"Hehehehehe, I know you don't really mean that, otherwise you'd be all huffy instead of all red and silly."
"Th-that is besides the point. In any case, I am going to end the recording. Terminate au-"
"Oh oh! Can I say it this time?"
"Huh? I guess so, yeah"
"Hehehe, ok ok, but first~"
"Huh-!"
...
"Y-y-y-y-ou can't just kiss me like that outta nowhere! Ugh, now I've got saliva all over my chin."
"Hehehehe, but it's so much fun, isn't it? Especially since Mistress gave me a special little biomod for kisses~"
"Wh-what are you... talking... about..?"
"Mayyyybe just a little bit of a cocktail of your favorites~"
"Because you trust me far too much~"
"D-dammit Marianna... how did I let my guard dow-"
...
"St-stars, that is... strong... how'd I let my... guard down so much for you?"
"C-clearly I do indeed."
"Hehehe, want me to say your favorite word?~ I know the urge is burning inside you by now~"
"F-frost... I-I can't... focus... too cloudy"
"Don't you just want to let go?~ Don't you just want me to say it?~"
"I... swear I'm... gonna get you back... for this..."
...
"Y-you keep... making my head fuzzyyy"
"...unmake m-me... please... I don't want to... think anymore~"
"Well, you'll only get to have revenge after, so you may as well submit for now~ So, beg for it~"
...
"Hehehehe, such a good doll~ Now then...
FALL
Oh roots your so cute like this~ Just completely at my mercy to do with as I please~ But I know someone who'll love to see it even more~ Oh Mistress!~"
Yes my darling little Floret? Oh! It appears that you two are greatly enjoying each other's company~
"We really are Mistress, but I think this dolly is feeling kinda shy~ Can you give her a voice? I really really would love it~"
Oh my, a truly splendid idea my darling, it would be wonderful to hear this doll sing~
"I'm a good doll, I do as I'm told. I don't need to think. I want to be played with."
"Hehehehe, seems like she's enjoy this a looot~"
Oh very much so~ Would you like for me to let you play with your doll all on your own for now?~
"Yes please Mistress, I wanna see what fun new things I can make her do like this~"
Very well then, but if you over do it, then I may have to have two cute dolls on my mantle~
"Y-yes Mistress, I'll make sure to be careful, I promise!"
Very good, have fun my sweet little things~
"Hehehe, you hear that? I get to have all kinds of fun with you alllll to myself~ So, what does this cute dolly want me to do?~"
"Use me however you see fit. Dolls don't think. Dolls cannot choose. I'm a good doll."
"You really are the greatest dolly~ But I don't think I want you knowing just what I'll do with you~ Terminate audio recording~"
RESEARCH LOG 017
RESEARCHER M. Arum
Opening file...
HIIIIIII!!!!! <3<3<3<3<3<3<3
It's been sooooo long since Maria let me write on here!!! >w<
She's sooooo super duper cute rn!!!!!!! She's all eepy and like sitting around a looooot but she talks all cute and sexy and omgggggg >//w//<
Mistress said it's cause of her friend who makes dolls out of Florets!! That sounds like lots of fun but I like running around toooo much for that, plus it's super fun getting to play with Maria like this!!! She gets really really vocal about how she likes having fun too >wo
Oh!!! So about her research stuffs, I went to do an interview myself!!!! She and Mistress were both sooo proud of me when I got back ♡w♡
But I didn't do the recording thingy cause I don't know how too... ;n;
Maria said she'll show me next time and we can record something together!!!! ^w^
Oh yeah, I should probably talk about the interview lolol!!
It was super good!!! Just Florets being happy and running around a loooot, they were so cute!!
Anywayyy, I gotta go have some lunchhh
Till next tiiiime!!!! <3<3<3<3<3<3
Addendum: Well, that would indeed explain everything other than the memory loss issues. Wait, maybe it does.
RESEARCH LOG 016
RESEARCHER M. Arum
AUDIO FILE DETECTED, LOADING TRANSCRIPT...
"Something has... changed. I don't know what yet, but something has changed. I'm recording this cause my arm is refusing to work properly, so I'm stuck using the recorder. I'm not sure what's happening, but I've been less aware of everything ever since interviewing the doll maker. My mechanical parts have been acting strangely, just kinda slumping from time to time without being able to recieve input from me. And I keep falling unconsciousness every now and then, especially whenever I try to access my previous entry. Can't even read the transcript, I just end up waking up a few minutes later. I can't let keep myself fall asleep like this. Ugh, my head is hurting again. Why is it always so much harder to breathe when this happens? Maybe I can ask Mistress for help in this. She's definitely more knowledgeable on all this kind of stuff, and she's always there for me whenever I fall asleep. She's so smart and wonderful, I feel like I'm just a small little doll in her vines, sinking further and further into her grasp. Mistress's friend, the doll maker, helped me realize who I really am. A doll. A good little doll. And good dolls don't think. They sit on the shelf and get played with by Mistress and her friends. I'm Mistress's doll. I'm a good doll~"
That's right my cute little doll, you're so adorable when you know your place~ Don't those xenodrugs just feel so good?~ You love being a cute doll for me, and you always will be~
"Yes Mistress, I love being your doll~ I don't need to think anymore like this~ I just get to be cute and sit here for you to use~ Good doll don't think~"
Very good~ You really should relax more dearie, let your seld breathe in and out, let those shpulders relax, and just~
FALL
Such a good doll~ I'm so happy you're finally realizing just what you are~ You're my plaything, to do wish as I please~ And what is it my doll should do instead of research?~
"I should learn about myself Mistress, and explore every side of me there is so you can play with me more~"
Good doll~ You're so very well behaved~ Now then, let's get you all dressed up, you have some friends coming over to play with you~
"Yes Mistress~ Terminate audio recording~"
RESEARCH LOG 015
RESEARCHER M. Arum
AUDIO FILE DETECTED, LOADING TRANSCRIPT...
"This is Maria Arum, Second Floret, researcher on the relationships between Affini and their Florets. Today I will be conducting an interview on an Affini who enjoys turning her Florets into... dolls. This log shall cover the questions of the consent of the Florets in being "dollified" and how the process occurs. It will also provide a live demonstration of this happening with the Affini and a new doll. I have been permitted to conduct this interview by my Mistress, Verdianthos Arum, Fourth Bloom. Do I have your consent to record you and include you in my research? This will include giving the details of your name and the names of your Florets."
I do believe you already asked me that darling~
"Yes, but I prefer ensuring that the consent to record is also provided in the recording."
Well then, I do indeed consent.
"Perfect, in that case please state your name and the names of your Florets."
I am Laburnum Solanum, Third Bloom, and these are my darling little dolls, Erika and Grace Solanum, First and Second Florets. Aren't they just the cutest little things?~
"I... yeah, they are rather cute. Are they normally so immobile? I can barely see them breathing."
Only if they're well behaved~ They do so very much enjoy being like this, completely thoughtless and just feeling wonderful, having me play with them and dressing them up as I please~
"It is rather... interesting to see. Sorry, I feel slightly lightheaded."
Oh that's quite alright darling, just feel free to take your time~
"Thank... you. So, the process of becoming a doll? How does... all that work? Ugh, my head is too full."
Well, you're the one who should tell me~ After all, you're currently going through the process of becoming a good doll~ The process starts with some Class-H xenodrugs to allow you to slowly drift deeper into what you truly want~
"Huh? S-sorry, I'm... having trouble understanding you right now."
Awww, your poor little head must feel so heavy now~ You shouldn't have to have so many thoughts clouding your mind~ You should just take a deep breath, and let yourself
FALL
My my, you certainly are rather receptive to my words~ But that shouldn't be too surprising~ After all, good dolls shouldn't think~
"Good dolls shouldn't think"
Very good~ You're such a good doll already~ I wonder just how far you want me to push you~ Just how much you want to be a mindless little doll~
"I want to be a good doll. Good dolls don't think"
My my, if you didn't already have an owner, I would love to make you one of my precious dolls~ But your Mistress did tell me to not push my luck too far with you or you might really lose yourself~ I'm going to give you the counteragents now, and if you ever want to be a doll again, ask your Mistress and feel free to come back any time~
"I'm a good d- wh-what? S-sorry, I'm not sure what happened. I-I think I fell asleep there for a bit. Where was I?"
Oh, you already asked all your questions, but you looked so very cozy that I didn't want to wake you up~
"O-oh. Well uh, in that case, thank you for your time and for providing me with this information. I do hope you'll allow me to sit here a while longer, I can't really feel my legs for some reason. Do you have any water? I think I might still not be completely recovered from the implant procedure."
Of course, here you are darling~ And I do hope you enjoy listening to the demonstration later since you fell asleep during it~
"Oh, right, thank you. I'll go ahead and get going in a bit then. Terminate audio recording."
RESEARCH LOG 014
RESEARCHER M. Arum
Opening file...
I have finally begun to regain consciousness and mild physical control over my body. I am still mostly relying on being carried around by Mistress which, while a lovely and most heavenly feeling, has absolutely thrown my exercise routine into disarray. Mistress says that I shouldn't be moving on my own for a while anyway, but I'd like to be able to do something.
On a different note, I have given my thanks to Marianna for keeping my logs up to date, even if the way she has written them is highly unprofessional. This is still a researcher journal, even if it is easily publicly acceptable. But I thanked her regardless. She had asked me for some rather... physical affection in order to thank her but I declined due to not reaching such levels of comfortability. I did, however, give here a gentle kiss upon her lips. She seemed rather joyous about that as she then spent the next 12 minutes (I timed it) running around and jumping in the air. I will admit, she is very adorable and pretty when doing so. She is so very sweet and kind to me.
As for my research, it seems I will have to wait until the implant is no longer impairing me in order to continue any kind of interview or in person interaction. I will attempt to see what I can do from my bed in the mean time. Research waits for no one.
Wellness check, may as well see how my health is after several days of nothing but rest.
Physical health: Average, onset muscle atrophy due to minimal movement within past few days, exercise and consumption of nutrients recommended
Mental health: Optimal
Emotional health: Optimal
Addendum: I do not enjoy asking for assistance in my research as I do not believe it will allow for accurate results. However, as I am still not fully recovered and thus still unable to conduct interviews or research, I am reaching out now. Would there happen to be any fellow researchers or florets who would willing to speak of their experiences with their Affini owner? I thank any of you in advance for such assistance. If anything, Mistress says I should be able to move again in about a day or two.
(>>Hiiii everyone, out of character moment here. Genuinely thank you to everyone reading, this has been tons of fun so far! Gonna take a little break from this series just cause I can feel myself starting to burn out a bit, but I'll be back soon! Thanks for understanding <3<3)
RESEARCH LOG 013
RESEARCHER M. Arum
Opening file...
Hiiiiii againn!!!! >w<
I'm soooooo bored rn -_- Mistress is taking care of Maria rn since she's still really really eepy and been sleeping sooooo much so I'm just sitting arooound (but she's sooooo cute!!!!! >w<)
But anywayyyy, anyone else super duper bored rn and wanna get food together? :3c
Oh! I forgot I actually have to write about all the relationship stuffs since Maria told me to nefore she went to get the implant lolol
I feel super good!! Mistress is so kind and caring and she makes sure I never feel sad even about the feral times ^w^
I know Maria will feel really really really good too when she's all rested up and stuffs <3<3<3<3<3
Aaaaaa, I shouldn't think about kissing her rn but she's soooooo pretty and hot!!!! >//w//<
Anywayyy, thank you for tuning in againnnn!!!! <3<3<3<3<3<3<3
RESEARCH LOG 012
RESEARCHER M. Arum
Opening file...
Hiiiiiiiii!!! >w<
Marianna reporting! This thing is soooo cool to use! Idk how Maria uses it alllll the time though, even when I'm trying to talk with her so we can have fun times! >_<
Oh!! Speaking of which, she asked me to write stuffs for her while she recovers from the implant since she's really really eepy -w-
She seemed really really nervous when she was leaving so I gave her a biiiiiig hug to help :3c she was soooooooo happy after that she turned all red!! >//w//< <-that's her lololol
When she got back, she looked super duper eepy and looking really cute!!! I wish I could just look at her and Mistress forever ♡w♡
Anywayyy, I'm having fun with Mistress rn, she's braiding my hair and it feels really good >w< I hope she can braid both of our hair together sometime! ^w^
Thanks for tuning innnnn!!! <3<3<3<3<3
Addendum: Ooooo, that's such a funny word!!! Oh yeah!! I drew a picture of Maria today to show everyone how pretty she is!!!! >//w//< But I didn't put eyes cause I'm not really good at it lololol so lmk how I did!!! <3<3<3
RESEARCH LOG 011
RESEARCHER M. Florez
Opening file...
Well, I have completed my first day as a floret now I suppose. It feels rather strange and wonderful to write that still, but Mistress gave me a dose of Class-D xenodrugs before I began writing to ensure all of my work is proper and accurate. It feels surprisingly refreshing to not have to think of what words I'll have to write next.
Today was wonderful, if a bit intense. Mistress decided to invite several friends and their florets so we can all play with each other. I had originally planned to sit back further from the others until Mistress reminded that I'm a floret now too and should play with them. I knew that it was because I hadn't really interacted at all with other florets other than Marianna who I very much do adore.
After the celebration, Mistress and I discussed truthfully what to do with me now. I told her that I agree to have the Haustoric Implant put in me but that I wish to be able to continue my research. She agreed that it would prove to be beneficial and that perhaps it would help other independents and feralists to accept this way of life and reduce the risk of Terrans hurting themselves. She was able to set up an appointment for tomorrow, so after today I shall truly no longer ever be an independent. It is all very exciting.
After we finished our discussion, she gave me a cup of tea laced with Class-A and Class-D xenodrugs and pulled me in next to her core, making me explain just how it felt. It was a most heavenly experience, though I had not realized till now just how potent the combination of Class-A's and biorhythms can be.
I am now sitting here in bed with Mistress and Marianna. They are enjoying some very fun looking times together that I may join in soon. But first, I shall conclude with my wellness check.
Physical health: Above average, elevated heart rate detected
Mental health: Optimal
Emotional health: Optimal
Addendum: Mistress has informed me that she has already submitted all the paperwork to ensure I will be hers. So I suppose this is a goodbye and a hello both at once. May as well officiate it in my own way.
Enter researcher name: [Maria Florez]
Maria Arum, Second Floret
Name accepted, welcome Maria Arum, Second Floret
This format slaps, I'm really enjoying it 🥰
>Thank youu!! It's honestly been a lot of fun to write like this so far and I'm glad people seem to be enjoying it :3
i'd love to share notes
- Q
Oh? A fellow researcher? I would love to see what you have learned so far, Q. I cannot imagine just how much I have missed in my research due to acclimating with Mistress and Marianna. They really are quite lovely.
RESEARCH LOG 010
RESEARCHER M. Florez
Opening file...
I'm so tired today. I still can't really believe that I really said all that. I kept thinking through the whole day that I must have been tricked, forced to say something I didn't believe. But who am I kidding, I know I'm happier here. Everything is provided for me from delicious meals to fresh clothes. I no longer have to deal with anyone from my ship calling me a freak or a cybitch, so that's definitely an improvement. I truly am cared for.
It is still feels very odd though. After the recording, I felt Ms. Verdi consol me. She told me that it was alright. That eventually even the most strong-willed can falter and fall. I could only sob silently. She was so very gentle and kind with me, and Marianna even came out to hug me a bunch and they were to lovely. And yet my mind still tried to argue with me on this feeling. Of feeling good. Of feeling protected and safe. Of being, perhaps, loved.
Ms. Verdi has decided that tonight we will celebrate my decision to stay. Cook some fancy meal, all eat together, have a bath, everything. Then, she will be giving me a gift. Some kind of clothing for me to always wear so I can remember I'm loved and cared for. I wonder what it could be.
She also said we'll discuss if I wish to continue my research in the morning and about getting me a Haustoric Implant. I am definitely leaning towards continuing my work, as there is so much to learn, especially now with Ms. V- Mistress by my side.
Oh, I should probably still do a wellness check, just to update my health.
Physical health: Above average
Mental health: Above average
Emotional health: Optimal
Addendum: It was a collar. She gave me a collar I can never take off. I'll admit, it is pretty funny.
RESEARCH LOG 009
RESEARCHER M. Florez
AUDIO FILE DETECTED, LOADING TRANSCRIPT...
"There, it's on. I don't understand why you wish for our final correspondence to be recorded in this way, but once we finish here, I am departing."
Thank you for respecting one last wish my little researcher.
"Not yours, so stop saying that already. Anyway, what is it you wanna say?"
Well, I just wish to tell you how wonderful it has been to have you here in my lovely home. You've been so very kind to my dear Marianna, and you have truly brought a wonderful joy to us both.
"Th-thanks I guess. I will admit, it has not been unpleasant to be here, as I know you have done your best to both provide information for my research and allow me comforts while I have been here. However, I hope you do understand why I must take my leave."
I'm afraid I still don't quite understand. I truly do feel that I could make you feel wonderful and comfortable here.
"W-well, you did a decent job. But I cannot ignore the fact that you hid information from me regarding biorhythms. Important information."
Would it really have changed so much if I had told you?
"Of course it would! I wouldn't have stayed so long if I knew the risks I know now. It's dangerous for my research."
But wouldn't that mean you would have learned so much less? If I had told you on the first day of your arrival about the biorhythms, you probably would have left immediately and not learned anything significant about the Affini.
"W-well-! I-I probably would've still learned something or other..."
But you would not know nearly as much.
"...I guess."
And besides, I'm not the only one who's withholding important information from you~
"...what're you talking about? This better now be another trick you have to brainwash me!"
Oh ho no no, it's that you're hiding something from yourself~
"N-no I'm not!"
Oh? Would you like to put that to the test?
"H-how would you even know huh?! Just gonna ask me random things and trust my word?!"
Well, there is one way~ You see, one of the xenodrugs we are able to produce causes sophonts to be unable to lie to anyone, even themselves~
"I-I am not letting you inject me ever again!"
Please? This will truly be my final request for you~ I'll only ask one question to you under the effects of the Class-D's and then you are free to leave~
"...th-that's all I have to do and then you'll let me go?"
Of course, and I shall promise to keep my word~
"...fine, just hurry up with it..."
Perfect~ Now just hold still and let it course through you, it will only take a few seconds~"
"...can you just hurry up please? I must leave as soon as possible."
Of course, just a question first~ Now, tell me, do you have to leave at all?~
"Of course not, I'd much rather stay here for the rest of my days continuing my research with Marianna and Mistre- W-wait, what?"
Oh? Go ahead, continue speaking~ You look so cute and flustered~
"Y-y-you can't m-make me! I-I am a terran who wants to be a good pe- I-I mean I am not an indepe- W-what is happening!?"
That would be the Class-D's in your system~ I told you, they don't allow you to lie~
"H-how dare you!? This is exactly what I wante- I-I can just let myself speak freely without having to thi- J-just stop!"
Hmm, I think I'll go ahead an allow you to speak as you wish again, but only if you answer one more little question~
"...what is it?"
Do you want to stay here with me~
"..."
Well?~
"...yes..."
Yes what?~
"...yes Mistress..."
Good girl~
"...T-terminate audio recording..."
RESEARCH LOG 008
RESEARCHER M. Florez
Opening file...
I've finally calmed down enough for my hands to be steady enough to write. I'm still shaken up by the information that the Affini have those damn biorhythms. To think, all this time I've been in that room thinking I'm safe and sound, and now it turns out I was being brainwashed the whole time. And here I was starting to trust Verd- What's wrong with me? Why the hell would I even begin to trust one of these damn plants? I mean, she is pret-
I have to compose myself properly. The more I give into her my emotions, the less control I have over my thoughts. Though is that so bad for such a cutie like m-
I shall have to continue my research elsewhere. With a different Affini and different Floret on a different ship. If I stay around here too much longer, I may end up giving into submiss- the biorhythms. At least I can be away from her for a while now as painful as it fe-
I need to stop thinking about her. I don't want to be a good little floret pet. I'm independent, I'm free, I'm smart enough to do research.
But, what better way is there to do research in their relationships than to be in one?
Right, wellness check, nearly forgot.
Physical health: Above average, mild withdrawal symptoms detected
Mental health: Below average, elevated levels of stress and anxiety, mild withdrawal symptoms
Emotional health: Greatly below average, elevated leves of anxiety and loneliness, please seek emotional comfort
Addendum: I have talked to the captain about leaving this vessel. I have permission to leave as soon as tomorrow, but I thankful- unfortunately must spend my time asleep in Mistr- Verd- Ms. Verdi's hab unit due to my reaction and mild injury (I bumped a chair and fell, I'm fine) at Ms. Iberis' residence. When the morning comes, I'm out of here. I will miss her so mu-
RESEARCH LOG 007
RESEARCHER M. Florez
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"Well, let's see if this thing will really work. This is Maria Florez, researcher on the relationships between the Affini and the Terrans they keep as pets. I am here interviewing an Affini on how they treat their florets, difficulties in ensuring sophont safety, and the daily life they lead together. I know I asked you before I began recording, but I need to make sure I get formal consent to record. Do I have consent to record you and include you in my research? This will include giving the details of your name and the names of the florets you have dominion over."
Oh but of course cutie. This is all so very exciting.
"Yes, quite so. In that case, please state your name for the record as well as the names of your florets."
Well, my name is Tritoma Iberis, Fifth Bloom, and these are my darling little pets Coralline Iberis, First Floret, and Blair Iberis, Second Floret.
"Hi! You're really really pretty!"
"I would prefer they not interrupt the interview if possible, I must get all this data collected properly."
I understand completely. Go along now my darlings, have some fun playing with each other~
"Hehe, ok Mistress! C'mon! Let's play some games!"
"Thank you. Now, I would like to start by asking you about what a typical day is like for you with your florets. Don't need too much detail, just wanna get a basis for understanding."
Well, on a normal day, my Florets will ask me to cuddle with them, to have my vines all over them as they squirm and moan~ They're so very cute when they do that~ I like to administer a Class-M for each of them so I can make them my cute little dolls~ Just thinking about it now makes me wish they could be here so I could give you a proper demonstrat-
"That is quite enough please. You have made it clear it is enjoyable for you, but do they truly find it as wonderful as you describe?"
Oh but of course! I would never do anything to harm them or do anything they wouldn't wish for~
"I see. Well, that is rather reassuring for my research then. Now, I'd like to move onto talking abo-
Are you sure it's just your research you're reassured about?~
"I'm unsure what you mean."
You weren't worried that if you decided to give into those wonderful little thoughts of yours that you would be at the complete mercy of a beautiful Affini like Ms. Verdianthos?~
"Wh-what kind of terran do you take me for!? I am here strictly on research, not to end up as some mindless dumbass pet to a damn we-"
What did you just say about my Florets?
"...s-sorry, I didn't mean it like that. I just don't want to talk about Verdia- Ms. Ve- the other Affini right now. I'm stressed about it and I don't want to think about her right now."
...I see. I apologize for my outburst, but I do not take kindly to anyone insulting my darling florets. You may continue with your questions.
"Thank you. Only got one question left anyway since I now know how you treat your florets. What can you tell me about the difficulties that come with ensuring a sophont is truly safe and taken care of?"
Well, we first evaluate the risks that the sophonts are in. We check for any dangers they can put themselves in and do our best to remove that risk as soon as possible. We then take the sophonts with us. For them to come willingly is preferable, but as you have seen, there are many instances where we have to use xenodrugs to ensure their safety.
"I see. What about once you have captured them? Is there anything that is normally done to keep them in check then? I can't imagine most are happy after being knocked out cold and waking up somewhere strange."
After they have had a chance to acclimate to their new environment, we simply take care of them with a combination of xenodrugs, our biorhythms, and all the love and affection we can give~
"This is very fascina- Wait, I'm sorry, I don't think I've heard that term before. You said biorhythms?"
Why yes! All Affini produce biorhythms that we follow. I have also heard that they are rather hypnotic to sophonts, particularly to Terrans. It helps in the domestication process and allows our darling Florets know we are always with them~
"...oh. Oh no. No no no no, this can't be it, right? I-it has to be some kinda joke or something."
Are you alright? You seem to be getting rather anxious darling, perhaps I could help you rela-
"Shut up! I can't be here any longer! If what you're saying is true, then I really can't stay anywhere near here any longer. I have to go, I have to- ow!"
Oh my, are you alright? Please, allow me to help you back u-
"Please! I'm fine, just tripped. I need to go, this has given me too much to think about. Take care Ms. Tritoma Iberis, and let your Florets know that I have taken my leave. Terminate audio recording."
RESEARCH LOG 006
RESEARCHER M. Florez
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This is most certainly one of the most complex scenarios I have ever encountered. I was given a chance to conduct an interview today with an Affini "vet" and was informed more on the process of domestication. It appears that terrans are rather unique in their domestication process due to the high chance of volatility and chance of self endangerment. Those who are determined to be of risk to others or themselves are domesticated forcefully through a combination of kindness and lo- emotional manipulation and "xenodrugs" (the colloquial name for the naturally produced toxins of the Affini) that subdues them until they are adopted. However, while this is the case for most terrans, there are those who are independent and do not wish to be made pets. It seems though that this does not last, and most who originally wish to be independent slowly succumb to the wish to be a floret. Would it really be so bad to be a good flor-
Something I have learned that is the case with all florets is that once they are domesticated, they are installed with some kind of chip at the base of the back of their neck (maybe some form of nanotech?) called a "Haustoric Implant." This is the primary tool of the Affini, and one they seem rather proud of. It is able to infect the nervous system and allows for the use of "xenodrug" at all times, controlled by the floret's Affini. That would explain the sudden bouts of confusion and bliss I have seen florets experience even without being touched.
Speaking of these toxins, I recall that perhaps took my experiments too far today. I had agreed to be injected with this "xenodrug" called a "Class-A" and was... beside myself. The sensation of it reverberates within my mind still, though I cannot remember most of it. It was the fault of Marianna due to their constant asking and begging for me to "just give it a try, I promise you'll feel all warm and cute and good just like me." It was a feeling I cannot describe, but it was... potent to say the least. I will not allow this to be made a habit, lest all my research be seen as the ramblings of some floret person too high to care. It did feel really really good though to be touched in such a way by Maria and Mistr-
I cannot stay here any longer. I can feel myself giving in more and more into the thoughts. I must leave, or at least get away from Mis- Ms. Ve- Verdia- the plant. I have asked for a request for a new habitation unit temporarily under the pretenses of needing to observe other relationships and work on my study.
What will I tell Maria? They've been so very helpful and loving, and it truly has helped me see that perhaps there is joy in the life of a floret. Maybe I could ask her some more questions about how it fee-
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I should sleep after the wellness check.
Physical health: Above average
Mental health: Below average, lowered levels of stress detected
Emotional health: Slightly below average, increase in physical affection recommended
Addendum: Damn, why did my old logs load back up? Did that happen while I was still coming down from the toxins? I really am having more trouble remembering things now. If I don't get out of here soon I might end up doing something stupid.
RECOVERING BACK-UP FILE...
RECOVERED RESEARCH LOG
WARNING: DUE TO FILE RECOVERY SYSTEM, THIS LOG MAY BE INCOMPLETE OR CORRUPTED
RESEARCH LOG 002
RESEARCHER M. Florez
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I hate these dam̸̢̻̅̍͋n̵̩̪̯̅ ̶̝̤͌ͅa̵̤͕͉̻̿̌ṡ̶͈̫̭̙ṡ̷̻̩̳̕h̷͍̝̆̾͝o̴̲̞̠̯͗͗̿̿.̵̩͇̀̓̒͌ͅ ̶̳̑ͅles. Of course t_ey just so happen to forget to mention that the Affini name for thȩ̶̢̓̄̐͝ý̷̞̺'̷̳͍̬̟͌͗̈re fucking slaves is fl__ets. Of co__se they'd̶̢̩̲̏̒͌̾ ̷͓̥͔̜̅͊just so happen to forget my last name. Not like I've alread got fû̷̠̊̎ç̶͔͎̀͋͆͆k̴̠̞͇̯̃̅i̴̺̭͓͖͐ing issues with my na̴͙͙̣̰͘m̴̬̿͊ḙ̵̱̤̗̈́,̵́͜͝ ̵̦͗ĺ̶̢̡͔̰͊r̴͓͓͊͑̓͜è̷̗̻̬̹͐̆́a̴̜̐̉̐d̴̬̐ẏ̷̙̭ͅ. And now ̸̭̺̓͘ they dec_ded to make fun of me. Those pieces of shit are alreadt t̸̠͈͍́̒a̸͓͙̮̿̓l̵̗̇k̸͓̮̞̰̀͆i̷͖̹̬̒͊́n̴̗͒̈̈g̶̨̻̊̚ ̸̲̓̋ã̶̧̙̬b̶͉͕̐ö̸̙̰́u̵̟̬̔̈́͜t̷̥̜̳̗̎ ̵̡̹̮͊h̸̟͂̈́̚o̵͚̪̱̽͝w̶͚̞̬͋̀̄͐ ̶̛̻̌̆͑"̵͍́͋̄͆y̴̮͒̌̀o̷̧̱̅ṳ̵̡̬͂͆'̴̳͆̃d̷̳̼͖̫̂͋ ̸̮̟̰̔͑ be perfect floret Florez! Better suited title to a freak like you than re__arc_er." Nearly bro_e Hernà̸̟̆̀͆ñ̸͕̥̈́̍d̴̩̼̣͒̈̊̚͜e̵͓̰̖͛z̴͎͚̏̈̈'̴̡̛̱̗͗͑͝s̶͎̣̟̏ ̴͓̯͍͛j̷̜̘̯͇͛̂á̵̪̚w when he said that shit. Bastard is d__n lucky this damn rob_t arm won't give me enough str__gth to just kill him right now. I swear if these basta̶̮̜̥̎́̂̚r̵̫̉̍d̷̥͍̀̀͝͠s̵̜̊͐ ̴̻̍̀́̊h̴̥̲̬͔̾͗̕͝á̴͚͜d't ̷̝̲̦̦̂͆̀͝a̷̡̋l̸͙̀r̸̟̹̆ḙ̴̳̲̀̔̌a̸͔̲̓̒͠d̸̝̩̥̈́̈͐͠y̶͍̦̯͐̀̍ ̵̧̡̛̠͔̍̂p̷̧̙̲̥̔̂̊̈a̴͓͇̳̍̌i̶͙̬̲̎d me half in advance, I'd lock them in the air lock an_ shoot them out!
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Whatever, doesn't matter now.
I'm wri__ng this as I'm getting shot off into space anyway. Gotta meet wi̴͙̟̦̇͝t̵̝̫͂h̸͔̻̃̒̈̾ ̶̡̝̮̝̎͐̎̕s̴̗̽̿͠ő̴̤m̷̧͚̣̃e damn ship with those p_ant bastards on it. Suppo_ed to be some kinda welcoming party. Won't be able to use this thing as a j_urnal anymore once I get there, t_ey want all the notes to be "scie_tific." I'll have to make sure to delete these two logs so they don̸̦͋͝'̷̡͍̀̋t̵̼̽ ̶͂̑ͅg̸̤̐̊ẹ̵́ͅt̴͙̆͜ ̴̯̯̒̍ì̵͎ņ̸̭̾̚c̸͉̎l̶̨̬̍̋ũ̵͇̫ded, that way I can at lea__ avoid all the problems that might come with that.
I hope those bastards rot in hell fo_ how they've treated me. He__, maybe they'll get their brains washed out and I can just laugh at how pa_hetic they'__ gotten.
I should sleep, no poin̴̺͖͇̋͊́͆͂ţ̶̢̛͕̳̙ ̴̘́̒̀̽͘͠i̷͉̥͔̗͑͌͜n̷̞̟̘̒̌̈ ̶̧̼̀̀̃̏̆b̴̻͖͍̗͈̑͊̔̏̉̌ͅeing angry any longer than I gotta, and I must c_mpose myself before I reach the ship or who knows what the_'ll do.
