>>6232859“We haven’t seen it happen in the full chain of action,” you admit. “But our understanding is that yes, we would be the ‘second generation’ – asarakam tissues and blood are used to create a hybrid, the hybrid tissues are used to augment our kind.”
“Fascinating, if horrifying,” the scientist muses. “There is a need for a second generation… may I ask for what reason?”
“Self-control among yōma – the first generation hybrids – is almost non-existent,” you explain, glancing at Serana for a moment and flashing hand signs to her. [Would you agree that yōma tend to waste their energy?]
Serana makes something of a face, chewing silently on her words for a moment. [Yes, I’d say that is fair.]
You nod, returning your focus to the scientist. “Our assessment is that yōma waste so much energy on transforming their bodies that they have far less to harness once they have done so. The second-generation, what we refer to simply as ‘warriors’, are better capable of using that energy without or with only limited transformation, and becomes more capable of controlling ‘awakening’.”
“As the asarakam themselves are noted to do,” the scientist nods, now actively taking written notes. “Can you and your kind reverse this awakening?”
“Up to a point,” you clarify. “And even after passing that point, the ramifications in terms of sanity and self-control can vary widely.”
For now, you leave out the fact that the offspring of a second-generation warrior and a human goes further in terms of their control over yōki. While it’d certainly be interesting to get a more expert opinion as to why this is – and whether that trait is itself heritable – you’re going to have to wait to find out until you have some scientific expert you can actually trust.
“I see, I see,” the scientist nods along thoughtfully as he scribbles.
The government official, who has been slowly losing his patience, clears his throat. “So your conclusion, Dr. Wehrner?”
The notebook snaps shut. “Ah, yes, of course.”
He considers his next words for a moment. “I think if they wanted to cause problems they’re more than well-equipped to have done so already.”
A few moments later, the official nods. “Very well, I get the general impression.”
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