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Welcome to the Scientific Mastery Project run by the creatures that call themselves Watchers.

If you find yourself a subject in one of these laboratories, it means the Watchers have deemed you worthy of being part of their food farm. They don't want your flesh, however. These creatures feed on misery. They have locked you into their labs so they can subject you to events designed to make you suffer. The finer details of those things depend on which Scientific Mastery Project you end up in. Oh, don't worry, you'll get moved around and see your fair share of white walls and torture rooms, but the Watchers will always have someplace they prefer you to be. A default laboratory.

The subjects listed in the following files have found themselves unlucky enough to be in the primary series of labs, called "The Life Series."

In these labs the subjects have simple lives. One hallway of bedrooms, each room with one window to observe people passing by. At one end of the hall is a shared bathroom, and at the other end is the door to the lobby. The lobby is where most subjects spend their time. It is empty outside of a few tables, four white walls, four doors in the center of each wall, and one clock hanging above one of the doors. Of the four doors, only three are available to the subjects. One leads to the bedroom hallway, one to the dining room, and the last one to the Practice Room where subjects had the chance to keep up any useful skills they might have. The fourth door is locked, and sometimes the Watchers come in and leave out of the door. When a subject ever manages to wiggle past it, all they find is a maze of hallways, testing chambers, and storage rooms. They can't get beyond that before they are tranquilized remotely via the collars they are forced to wear, and then they are dragged back to their room to await whatever punishment the Watchers have created to make an example out of escapees.

The lab isn't the worst place a subject could be. They could be on a rental.
See, upkeep of the labs isn't cheap. And as much as the Watchers "only do it for the food" they would also love to get a bit of cash out of the situation. So what do they do? They rent their subjects on the dark web. Most often a subject will find themselves shipped off to work for a gang, or drug dealer, or mafia boss, or the occasional corrupt politician. These people pay for the subject's work, and sometimes they pay a little extra for the rights to lay hands on them. Many subjects will return to the lab with bruises, open wounds, or broken bones.

The Watchers don't seem to be a sexually reproducing species; instead, they appear to work like parasites. They have some sort of process, no one knows what exactly, to convert someone into a Watcher. They always wear masks, but sometimes the subjects get small glimpses at a variety of features. sometimes scales or fins, sometimes feathered. Sometimes they bleed red, sometimes blue. And sometimes they are totally human-looking. They all hide behind full-body coverage. The face of the original Watcher is unknown, but their ideas have been passed down from creature to creature until now.

Until this group of Watchers decided to make a farm for suffering to feed their growing population.

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Designation: 01 Grian

Also responds to: G, Gri

Sex/Gender: AMAB, he/him

Appearance: Avian with black wings, likely a crow or raven. He is currently displaying features of [redacted]. Keep an eye on it.

Training programs completed: lab assistant, [redacted]

Medication: no current medication

Specialties: none

Social info: Grian is currently unresponsive to all forms of stimulus. This is likely due to [redacted]. He spends the majority of his time in his bed staring out the window. Since [redacted] he has only left his room to retrieve food, and does not speak to anyone. Jimmy and Martyn have both attempted to get a response from him. Recently, one of the new subjects, Scar, has taken an interest in him. This is likely due to the brief interaction they had before Scar was brought into the lab.

Info for long-term renters: Grian is not currently available for rentals.

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Designation: 02 Martyn Littlewood

Also responds to: Marty

Sex/Gender: AMAB, he/him

Appearance: human, blond hair, blue eyes

Training programs completed: none

Medication: various weight loss drugs

Specialties: bartending, cooking, cleaning, adult entertainment

Social info: Martyn works best solo, although he seems to cling to Ren. Even with Ren's current training program, Martyn still spends large portions of his day with him. We are unsure why he does this, but he seems depressed when he is apart from Ren for long periods of time. Martyn is one of the few subjects who have consistently been on good terms with Jimmy. Martyn is one of the few subjects who tries to speak to Grian regularly. Before her transfer to a separate lab, Martyn participated in a faux wedding ceremony with Netty, whom he had been engaged to when they were both brought into the lab. After her removal, he was uncooperative for several months. We suspect he will react similarly if Ren is removed too.

Info for long-term renters: Martyn collects gemstones and is motivated by an opportunity to add to his collection.

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Designation: 04 James Solidarity

Also responds to: Jimmy, Jim, Timmy, Tim (He appears to dislike Timmy and Tim)

Sex/Gender: AMAB, he/him

Appearance: Avian with yellow/gold wings, blond hair, blue eyes, heavy scarring

Training programs completed: cage training*

Medication: occasional painkillers

Specialties: high endurance, childcare, petcare

Social info: Jimmy gets nervous around new people, likely a symptom of PTSD from certain rentals. He avoids crowded spaces. Jimmy's sister and brother-in-law are also subjects in the lab, Lizzie and Joel Smallishbeans. Joel is aggressively possessive of Jimmy. Jimmy also seems to get along with Martyn and Scott. When taking him for his rentals, do not tell him where he is going. Due to repeated abuse (returning with cuts, bruises, broken bones, etc.) he will fight to avoid going to his rentals.

Info for long-term renters: Jimmy is easily scared by crowds and loud noises due to interactions with previous renters. He will calm down in small dark spaces.

*cage training: These subjects often have issues with lots of people or loud noises. They have been conditioned to retreat into their cage to calm down. The cage is a small, dark space at the foot of their bed, designed to make the subject feel safe. Some subjects may need coercion to enter their cage, but once they are inside, they should quiet down.

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Designation: 05 Bigb Statz

Also responds to: Bigb, B

Sex/Gender: AMAB, he/him

Appearance: Satyr, dark features, slit-like scarring on arms and chest

Training programs completed: none

Medication: antipsychotics

Specialties: cooking, sewing, high charisma

Social info: Bigb is mostly a loner, but when he does interact with other subjects, he is very friendly. Bigb participated in the Dogwarts rebellion, but since Ren's introduction to his training program, Bigb has avoided Ren and been very obedient.

Info for long-term renters: Bigb seems to suffer from a schizophrenic disorder, which causes him to act cryptically and talk about things that aren't there. He must take his meds at exactly noon every day.

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Subjects 03 Netty Littlewood, 06 Salems Lady, 07 Mini Muka, 08 Tomohawk, 09 System Zee, 10 Taurtis, and 11 Pearlescent Moon have been relocated to another lab, along with their files.

Update: 11 Pearlescent Moon has been transferred back to this laboratory along with her files

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Designation: 11 Pearlescent Moon

Also responds to: Pearl, Pearlo, Pearly, The Scarlett Witch

Sex/Gender: AFAB, she/her

Appearance: half starborne, brown hair, blue eyes

Training programs completed: Cage training, Muzzle training*

Medication: Mood stabilizer for mania (Suffers from several side effects, including tremors and passing out)

Specialties: artisan skills, pet care, public service jobs

Social info: Pearl gets along well with most people, but notably Cleo, Scott, Gem, Jimmy and Grian. Pearl works well in public service jobs, and has never attempted to escape during the brief periods she has been allowed in public. Pearl seems to suffer from a violent manic disorder, which is aggravated by rejection. During her manic episodes she had managed to handcraft weapons and is often found wearing red. We do not know how she gets clothes outside of her uniform. Pearl has killed 3 Watchers.  5 Watchers.   6 Watchers.    11 Watchers.   13 Watchers.   16 Watchers.

Info for long-term renters: Pearl is a very social and kind subject outside of her manic episodes. If she starts to show aggression, muzzle and/or cage her until she quiets. 

*Muzzle training: These subjects are prone to aggression, specifically biting. Similar to cage training, muzzle training conditions subjects to calm down when a muzzle is strapped on them. Muzzles often must be forced onto a subject.

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Designation: 12 Scar Goodtimes

Also responds to: Scar

Sex/Gender: AMAB, he/him

Appearance: vex descended human, brown hair, green eyes, unique birthmarks caused by vex bloodline

Training programs completed: none

Medication: Due to the long list of medications Scar is on, please refer directly to the Med Center records

Specialties: Social service, the arts

Social info: Scar is friendly with most subjects such as Mumbo, Bdubs and Cleo. He seems to have a complex relationship with Grian, likely due to Scar's experiences with him before he was brought into the lab. Scar often rants to other subjects about various topics, and the majority of the time the other subjects seem to ignore him. Scar seems oblivious to this fact.

Info for long-term renters: Scar is not available for rentals due to difficulty transporting his wheelchair. Be careful with Scar's wheelchair. If it breaks, the renter will be responsible for providing a replacement. Scar has uniform issues, and will try to remove his shirt. Do not let him. Scar seems to have ADHD and Dyslexia.

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Designation: 13 Scott Major

Also responds to: Scott, Scotty, Major

Sex/Gender: AMAB, he/him

Appearance: Starborne, blue hair, blue eyes

Training programs completed: tightlace*

Medication: various dietary supplements 

Specialties: Cooking, sewing, cleaning, adult entertainment, companionship

Social info: Scott is very affectionate towards most subjects (if not, he is at least passive and kind). Scott works especially well with Jimmy, Martyn, Pearl and Cleo. Joel is aggressive towards Scott, but Scott has yet to retaliate. Scott has difficulty eating around other subjects. If he eats at all, he will do it alone in his room. He likely has an eating disorder. 

Info for long-term renters: Scott will refuse any food given to him. Make sure that he takes his medication so that he doesn't pass out.

*Tightlace training: a type of waist training involving a corset to make a subject's figure appear stereotypically feminine

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Designation: 14 Ren Diggity

Also responds to: Ren, good boy, pup, puppy, mutt

Sex/Gender: AMAB, he/him

Appearance: brown dog hybrid, brown hair, blue eyes

Training programs completed: dog training*

Medication: a unique mixture of drugs the subjects have fondly labeled "puppy drugs" or "puppy supplements." For the exact mixture of medication, consult the Med Center records

Specialties: none

Social info: Ren is very social and gets along well with others. He is particularly attached to Martyn. Due to the event the subjects call "The Dogwarts Rebellion," Ren has undergone extreme conditioning. By making an example of their leader, all other subjects who participated in "The Dogwarts Rebellion" have been deterred from future escape attempts. Ren's conditioning effectively makes him puppy-like. During his conditioning, we used Lizzie as the main face who gave him orders and treats. Ren seems very fond of her now, and will always return to her at mealtimes for his food.

Info for long-term renters: Ren has a variety of uses as a puppy, ranging from entertainment to companionship. He is clean, smart and generally quiet. Do not feed Red from the table. Renters will be given his kibble and supplements upon purchase.

*These subjects have been conditioned to act like pets. They cannot speak English. Most dog-trained subjects are on medication to suppress higher reasoning.

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Designation: 15 Bdouble Oh

Also responds to: Bdubs, 'Dubs, B

Sex/Gender: AFAB, he/him

Appearance: Human (possible Glare descent), brown/white hair, brown eyes

Training programs completed: none

Medication: various stimulants (suffers from side effects: nausea, insomnia, anxiety, tremors)

Specialties: advanced construction and architecture skills, artisan skills, gardening

Social info: Bdubs gets along well with Cleo, Etho, Impulse and Skizz. He avoids Tango, seemingly out of fear. Bdubs has an odd obsession with Etho, and wants to impress him. Bdubs spends most of his time in the lobby staring at the single clock in the lab. He will sit there and count the seconds, which could be a symptom of a type of OCD. Bdubs is obsessed with going to bed early, often before the end of his assigned time in the Practice Room. To keep him productive during these hours, he has been put on a variety of stimulants.

Info for long-term renters: Bdubs will happily cooperate, and works best with a creative outlet available to him

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Designation: 16 Etho Slab

Also responds to: Etho, Eefo, E

Sex/Gender: AMAB, he/him

Appearance: human, white hair, gray/red eyes

Training programs completed: home training*

Medication: a sedative-hypnotic drug

Specialties: coding, hacking, engineering

Social info: Etho is passive towards other subjects, although they often tease him. Etho is immediately submissive to any aggression. He works well with Cleo, Bdubs, Gem and Pearl.

Info for long-term renters: Etho is not a subject for first-time renters. He has a history of being able to escape most confines, but he is currently in a training program to make him stay put. Despite this training, if Etho is given a reasonable excuse to leave such as abuse, he will plot escape.

*Home training: These subjects have been trained to stay put to prevent runaways. They may become distressed if not explicitly told the boundaries of where they're allowed to go.

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Designation: 17 Tango Tek

Also responds to: Tango, Top

Sex/Gender: AMAB, he/him

Appearance: Blaze hybrid, red/yellow eyes, red/gold hair (gray when wet)

Training programs completed: Lab assistant

Medication: a sedative-hypnotic drug

Specialties: advanced math and science skills, basic coding and engineering skills

Social info: Tango gets along well with Impulse, Skizz, Etho, and Jimmy. He is aggressive towards Bdubs due to being injured by him once. Tango once proposed to Jimmy, but they have not acted on this further

Info for long-term renters: Tango has been trained to be precise and obedient. He is motivated by sweet things, especially pancakes. Tango must take his meds at noon daily due to anger issues. The lab is not liable for any injuries Tango causes while he is not on his medication.

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Designation: 18 Impulse SV

Also responds to: Impulse, Impy, Dippledop

Sex/Gender: AMAB, he/him

Appearance: large demon (exact subspecies currently unknown), brown hair, black eyes, two horns protrude from his forehead, tail 3.5ft long

Training programs completed: none

Medication: none. Med Center visits once a week for bloodwork.

Specialties: Athletic, basic coding and engineering skills, demonic bloodline

Social info: Impulse gets along well with Skizz, Etho, Tango, and Bdubs. He claims Skizz is his best friend.

Info for long-term renters: Impulse works best with company. He also has a chronic back injury and must be allowed to stretch regularly to avoid debilitating long-term damage.

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Designation: 19 Skizz LeMan

Also responds to: Skizz

Sex/Gender: AFAB, he/him

Appearance: Fallen Angel, black hair, blue eyes, horizontal scarring along arms and under chest, white halo, white wings, 7ft wingspan

Training programs completed: Personal assistant

Medication: none. Med Center visits weekly for bloodwork

Specialties: Personal assistant, angelic bloodline

Social info: Skizz works well with Impulse, Etho, Tango, and Bdubs. He claims Impulse is his best friend. Skizz is a major people pleaser and requires little to no pressure to be obedient. Skizz is close friends with most of the subjects.

Info for long-term renters: Skizz has been trained to totally and to the best of his ability serve whoever is presented as his "boss" for that day. He is highly attentive and is often rented to care for someone who is sick. Due to his angelic descent, he is not susceptible to many diseases.

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Designation: 20 Cleo Z

Also responds to: Cleo, Clebert, "Mom"

Sex/Gender: Unknown AGAB due to parts being regularly replaced, they/them, she/her

Appearance: Awakened Giant Zombie. various skin colors due to patches belonging to different bodies, red hair, green eyes, 7ft 9 inches tall

Training programs completed: none

Medication: none

Specialties: artisan skills, sculpting, carving, childcare, petcare

Social info: Cleo works well with Scott, Pearl, and Gem. They are aggressive towards Bigb, Etho and Martyn. Cleo has seriously injured Martyn on several occasions.

Info for long-term renters: Do not let Cleo have anything they can light a fire with. Do not let Cleo have anything they can cut themselves with. They regularly try to use arson as a means of escape.

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Designation: 21 Joel Smallishbeans

Also responds to: Joel

Sex/Gender: AMAB, he/him

Appearance: Fae (green), six insect-like wings, brown hair, brown eyes, rectangular scar around nose and mouth due to pulling on muzzle/restrains

Training programs completed: muzzle trained

Medication: mood stabilizer

Specialties: street fighting

Social info: Joel is highly aggressive towards Scott, seemingly out of jealousy. He works well with Jimmy, Grian, Etho, Gem, and Lizzie. Jimmy is Joel's brother-in-law. Joel and Lizzie were previously married before they were brought into the lab. Joel is the only subject who has been allowed to keep his wedding ring due to his reaction when it was removed. If his ring is removed, Joel will begin to scream, thrash, and lunge for whoever has the ring. While fighting for the ring, Joel has killed 2 Watchers.     3 Watchers.    5 Watchers. STOP TRYING TO TAKE IT

Info for long-term renters: Joel has a history of biting. This has mostly been trained out of him, but he will become aggressive if his ring is removed. Additional drugs are available for purchase to keep him sedated if necessary. 

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Designation: 22 Mumbo Jumbo

Also responds to: Mumbo

Sex/Gender: AMAB, he/him

Appearance: human, black hair, black eyes, pale, prominent mustache

Training programs completed: lab training

Medication: none

Specialties: advanced coding and hacking skills

Social info: Mumbo is extremely passive towards anyone who approaches him. He works best with Grian or solo

Info for long-term renters: Mumbo is motivated by verbal praise

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Designation: 23 Lizzie Smallishbeans

Also responds to: Lizzie, Liz

Sex/Gender: AFAB, she/her

Appearance: fae (pink), six insect-like wings, brown hair (often dyed pink), blue eyes

Training programs completed: none

Medication: Birth control

Specialties: painting, cooking, companionship

Social info: Lizzie was married to Joel before they were brought into the lab. She is also the adopted older sister of Jimmy. Lizzie works well with Gem, Pearl, Scott, Jimmy, and Joel. Due to experiences with renters, Lizzie has a poor reaction to verbal praise. If bumped or grabbed, she will go limp and dissociate.

Info for long-term renters: Lizzie is motivated by permission to dye her hair, preferably pink.

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Designation: 24 Gemini Tay

Also responds to: Gem, Gemmy

Sex/Gender: AFAB, she/her

Appearance: satyr decent human, red hair, green eyes, freckles

Training programs completed: tightlace training

Medication: none

Specialties: street fighting, sword fighting, assassination, formal etiquette, companionship

Social info: Gem works well with Pearl, Impulse, Skizz, Scott, Cleo, and Etho. If she is found fighting someone, assume she initiated the altercation. Gem is one of the few subjects allowed to have different outfits due to her formal etiquette training.

Info for long-term renters: Gem is trained in formal etiquette, making her a perfect escort for fancy events. She is also trained in several styles of combat, meaning she can also double as a bodyguard. Gem can and will defend herself against anyone who aggravates her, including her renter.