Post by Frostglare on Jul 9, 2009 10:34:58 GMT -5
Entry #10, August 3rd, 2204
What a disappointing discovery. One of the test subjects died today during examinations. He was trying to manipulate water, far too much water too far away, and would not give up until he showed that he could. First there was a trickle of blood down his nose. Next, his muscles began to quake and spasm but still he continued. The subject was the second in the "hydrogen" subjects, one of five. They are the most common, especially since we only just started testing out with other elements. It is assumed he died due to cerebral hemorrhage caused by the sheer strain of exercising his power. Further autopsy revealed that his bones had begun to crack, much as one's bones would if they were trying to hold up a much greater weight than they can.
Limitations, limitations, limita <There are more angry scratches and black smudges here and there along the line> We will find a way to overcome this. For gods, there can be no limit. We want the world at our fingertips, not just a small piece around us. We already can attain that merely through technology.
Furthermore, I need to emphasize another interesting highlight. The subject that was killed a month ago has been watched. At first, we were going to get rid of it, but it was suggested to observe the natural process of decay as it would in this being. Disgusting as the idea was, we followed through. The findings were... astounding. Upon death, the carbon portion that kept the person alive was undone and as a result the hydrogen basis became dominant. How did the body "decay", then? To put it simply, the now hydrogen-based molecules reacted to the air. The skin and eyes slowly became water and evaporated. As of current, I am observing that the body has proceeded slightly faster in the decaying process than that of a regular human. Most of his muscle tissue and internal organs have "decayed". Mostly, it is but bone that remains, but it will take at least another month for that to decompose. After all, bones are more dense. Further testing showed that there were bacteria in the water... but these bacteria were those found in any other source of water, especially freshwater sources. Nothing lethal. The vapors do not smell. It was as if a solid block of dead water that had once been alive was evaporating before our very eyes. Flies did not come near it but there were a few mosquitoes that swarmed near it, likely looking for a place to lay their eggs. Some moss and algae, but again these died promptly as the water both evaporated and the flesh they'd grown on crumbled. There was little to no smell. It was like a miniature swamp.
It is theorized that the decomposition process is different from element to element. They will all react with the atoms in the atmosphere and surroundings, however. Based in how fast the reaction is from atom to atom, the environmental elements present, and other such variables, it can vary from a few seconds to years... possibly even never decay.
More must be discovered on this phenomenon. I'm intrigued.
What a disappointing discovery. One of the test subjects died today during examinations. He was trying to manipulate water, far too much water too far away, and would not give up until he showed that he could. First there was a trickle of blood down his nose. Next, his muscles began to quake and spasm but still he continued. The subject was the second in the "hydrogen" subjects, one of five. They are the most common, especially since we only just started testing out with other elements. It is assumed he died due to cerebral hemorrhage caused by the sheer strain of exercising his power. Further autopsy revealed that his bones had begun to crack, much as one's bones would if they were trying to hold up a much greater weight than they can.
Limitations, limitations, limita <There are more angry scratches and black smudges here and there along the line> We will find a way to overcome this. For gods, there can be no limit. We want the world at our fingertips, not just a small piece around us. We already can attain that merely through technology.
Furthermore, I need to emphasize another interesting highlight. The subject that was killed a month ago has been watched. At first, we were going to get rid of it, but it was suggested to observe the natural process of decay as it would in this being. Disgusting as the idea was, we followed through. The findings were... astounding. Upon death, the carbon portion that kept the person alive was undone and as a result the hydrogen basis became dominant. How did the body "decay", then? To put it simply, the now hydrogen-based molecules reacted to the air. The skin and eyes slowly became water and evaporated. As of current, I am observing that the body has proceeded slightly faster in the decaying process than that of a regular human. Most of his muscle tissue and internal organs have "decayed". Mostly, it is but bone that remains, but it will take at least another month for that to decompose. After all, bones are more dense. Further testing showed that there were bacteria in the water... but these bacteria were those found in any other source of water, especially freshwater sources. Nothing lethal. The vapors do not smell. It was as if a solid block of dead water that had once been alive was evaporating before our very eyes. Flies did not come near it but there were a few mosquitoes that swarmed near it, likely looking for a place to lay their eggs. Some moss and algae, but again these died promptly as the water both evaporated and the flesh they'd grown on crumbled. There was little to no smell. It was like a miniature swamp.
It is theorized that the decomposition process is different from element to element. They will all react with the atoms in the atmosphere and surroundings, however. Based in how fast the reaction is from atom to atom, the environmental elements present, and other such variables, it can vary from a few seconds to years... possibly even never decay.
More must be discovered on this phenomenon. I'm intrigued.
!))