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om_communicationsTo: Angel, Anthem, Captain, Husk, Malice, Quicksilver, Sage, and Sunspot
From: Serenity
Subject: Regarding My Mutation
Hello everyone,
It's taken me a while to work up to this, and I hope you'll forgive me for keeping it from you for so long. I've just needed time to come to terms with the idea myself...or closer to terms, anyway.
Shortly before coming to the school, I learned that I had a maladaptive mutation. In simple terms, unlike some powers that alter or enhance mutant physiology, mine are actively working against my long-term survival. When my pheromones start to build up, they start threatening to send me into toxic shock. I can reset the process by assuming my mist form, but I don't reform perfectly when I become human again -- I lose a miniscule amount of molecular cohesion with each transformation.
I can slow the build of pheromone in my system by keeping hydrated and exercising enough to build up a good sweat on a daily basis, but I've never been able to hold out for more than two weeks. A week and a half is the usual time I can wait before I have to become a cloud. But the end result is that my powers are killing me a little with each shift.
I just want to assure you all that I'm not in immediate danger. Doctor MacTaggart and the other infirmary staff think it will be years before my systems start failing, perhaps as long as a decade. I don't expect any preferential treatment. I also won't be using my powers any differently during training; form shifting is still going to be a last resort for me, in no small part because ending up naked in the Danger Room is not pleasant. I just wanted to let you all know what the situation is.
I'm not asking for secrecy; I know none of you asked to be let in on my private life. But I would ask that you not gossip. If you have questions, please come to me first. I'll be as open as I can.
Sincerely,
Inara
From: Serenity
Subject: Regarding My Mutation
Hello everyone,
It's taken me a while to work up to this, and I hope you'll forgive me for keeping it from you for so long. I've just needed time to come to terms with the idea myself...or closer to terms, anyway.
Shortly before coming to the school, I learned that I had a maladaptive mutation. In simple terms, unlike some powers that alter or enhance mutant physiology, mine are actively working against my long-term survival. When my pheromones start to build up, they start threatening to send me into toxic shock. I can reset the process by assuming my mist form, but I don't reform perfectly when I become human again -- I lose a miniscule amount of molecular cohesion with each transformation.
I can slow the build of pheromone in my system by keeping hydrated and exercising enough to build up a good sweat on a daily basis, but I've never been able to hold out for more than two weeks. A week and a half is the usual time I can wait before I have to become a cloud. But the end result is that my powers are killing me a little with each shift.
I just want to assure you all that I'm not in immediate danger. Doctor MacTaggart and the other infirmary staff think it will be years before my systems start failing, perhaps as long as a decade. I don't expect any preferential treatment. I also won't be using my powers any differently during training; form shifting is still going to be a last resort for me, in no small part because ending up naked in the Danger Room is not pleasant. I just wanted to let you all know what the situation is.
I'm not asking for secrecy; I know none of you asked to be let in on my private life. But I would ask that you not gossip. If you have questions, please come to me first. I'll be as open as I can.
Sincerely,
Inara
Reply to Inara only
Date: 2013-08-27 06:05 pm (UTC)From: Quicksilver
Subject: re: Regarding My Mutation
Jesus, Inara. I want to say that sucks but 1. understatement city and 2. you don't need me to tell you.
I have stuff I want to ask but it feels weird in email. Maybe sometime when you feel like talking about it will suck less than other days?
-P
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Date: 2013-08-29 03:57 pm (UTC)From: Malice
Subject: Re: Regarding My Mutation
Shit, girl. That fucking sucks.
No gossip. Obviously.
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Date: 2013-08-29 10:18 pm (UTC)From: Angel
Subject: re: Regarding My Mutation
That's really brave of you to share. I don't have any questions for you at the moment, but I'll certainly assure you that you have my word to come to you with them, and to not gossip. If there's anything else that you would like for us to do in the meantime, just let me know.
-WW
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Date: 2013-09-02 10:28 am (UTC)From: Sunspot
Subject: re: Regarding My Mutation
My apologies for the lateness in my replying, I have not been checking my emails regularly lately.
If there is anything I can do in order to help you, just let me know. I, of course, will no mention this to anyone against your wishes.
Roberto