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Judging by the first page, it won't be an easy read. The title says: 'Natalie's log: Chemical structure of the new 'HRT pills' and it's implausible impacts'...That doesn't bode well.
You gulp audibly and begin to read. Word after word; page after page. And eventually you reach your conclusion - you don't understand any of it. The specialized academic writing and convoluted hand drawn schematics and charts tell you nothing of value.
Thankfully, on each page there is a note written with broad, red felt-tip pen. Some of the most interesting include:
[red] HRT in the name is nothing but deception, it is so much more.
Observations of living subjects indicate magnification of 'conventionally female characteristics' with surgical precision.
How a chemical can adjust to cultural norms requires further research.
Psychology has to be involved. Hopefully only psychology. [/red]
And another one.
[red] Evidently, those formulas do not stem from earthly biology, or are newly discovered.
Given the abnormal nature of this place, metaphysical inquiry might just be right.
Victims are showing amplified docility and emotional incontinence/volatility. Whether it's temporary remains to be observed.
The particles survive and thrive in seemingly all forms of matter, including airborne.
Even to us girls, it's a pressing danger. Caution advised. [/red]
All those words make your head spin. To quickly distract yourself you skip to the last page. There, instead of a doomsday scenario, is a note of slightly different, personal kind.
[red] Ol- 'Omnia', things are looking truly grim. Please, I implore you, stop this farce before I lose you too. Approval of others is meaningless; stop stirring the hornets's nest. I will be with you no matter what. We weren't cut out for it, so let us be unassuming, nerdy dorks once again.
Yours, Nat. [/red]
The note covers most of the text; most of the page too. Did Omnia failed to read it all and missed the note? Guess the danger looms over all students, not just the boys.
The bell jackhammers you back to the real world again. Hurriedly, you hide the documents in your backpack. If you will be found with them... What will they do to you?
Joining with the leaving students, your eyes meet with Ms. Brüngger. Her content, beaming smile makes you cold with sweat.
With a nod she says: "I'm really proud of your performance, girls. Aki, dear, remember your homework. Express yourself a little more, maybe a sand castle? A resort? Ask Angelina if you need help." She gets back to her desk. "Oh, and have a nice day."
"Y-you t-too..." You stammer, wobbling away from the oppressive classroom. "H-have a good day?" You whisper and the doors shut.
Absentmindedly you follow the flock. Shaking your head, you close your eyes and center yourself. Next is the canteen. You are starving. Stress notwithstanding.
...Worryingly, Jaq is still absent. Didn't she say she wanted to avoid attention? She's rarely walking back on what she says...
