This would be so much easier if I could actually-- Oh! Oh, my apologies, Kanji, I did not mean to make you uncomfortable. [Actual chagrin. Whoops.] Alsion was deeply invested in this sort of thing, as it related closely to the debilitating illness which afflicts Gorgons from time to time. I ah... Retained all of his medical knowledge concerning Hecatites, Gorgons, Humans, Elves, and Diabolin, as well Synthetics. He specialized in cybernetics and synthetic enhancement. It tends to get rather engrossing, when I access that information.

Do you know if you are infiltrating? Or half-infiltrating, as it were, as you were in California?

Ahhh.... If it is a Dream Body scenario, medical knowledge may not be your best guide, then, I fear. It is all based on what you believe. But Hecatites are better at steady thoughtfulness than most species, so you may be on to something there. Their IQs tend to be somewhat higher as well, on an intergalactic scale. Not that Gorgons would ever believe that.

No, no, that's quite all right. I would still like to get some samples, if I may, but the scrutiny need not be quite so intense. Two samples of each would be sufficient, in case of contamination. I suppose, I am not even positive that I would be able to communicate any findings to persons who need it. Jumping ahead of myself.

I would appreciate that very much. Thank you, Kanji. Was there something in particular you wished me to speculate on for you?

Being primarily human, you are likely able to keep your diet much the same as it always is. Keep some snacks available to you, of course, and you will wish to increase your mineral intake somewhat, but you will not be able to digest hecatite foods, most likely.

Hm... There is one concern... Radiation. Usually hecatites absorb radiation in much the same way we drink water. They need it for healthy maintenance of their crystal and growth patterns. Brightly sunny places or those in high radiation zones such as Gehenna mean that hecatites would not require suppliments, but in Questing Country... I am not sure. Alsion usually checked his crystals once a week and used a medical radiation therapy pod at need, and I know there were small devices one could use like a flashlight to direct small amounts at point-blank range into a deficient or cracked crystal.

I don't think you should need one, but...

Otherwise... Alsion spent much of his time in the engine room or tending to his patients. Gehenna was such a busy place at that time.

He liked to read? And spent time curled up in warm places to rest and recuperate? None of his health concerns would really apply here, I think. He had slender, nimble fingers, which meant he did a great deal of fiddly engineering work.

Of course! I'm glad that I could be of some assistance, even if it is from a distance. Please let me know if there is some other question or concern that occurs to you! I can always see about using my Oracle knowledge to find the keys to problems or puzzles as well.

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