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M.E. 723-V-3rd
2-Achtom-7th

While we are all aware of the monetary benefits of physical contact, I would like to better measure the precise amount of that benefit.

For that reason I will require the following:

1. Volunteers who can arrive for scheduled appointments in a timely and consistent manner.
2. Volunteers who can keep an accurate record of their contact.

I will be measuring a number of variables, the main ones being whether different forms of contact generate a greater reward, or if contact with multiple bodies at once changes the amount. Types of contact will vary over separate spans of time so they can be compared. I will start with contact between hands.

Post here if you are able to assist.

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That is beneficial to this research. The less random variables that could interfere with the results, the more accurate they will be.

That's true.

[He does hope that doing this is helpful to Verstael's research in some way.]

I don't know if the gods will change things on you if they find out you're doing research though.

It is a possibility.

However, we've had some time to collect data already. While it's unorganized, we can probably detect if there is something different during the research.

You didn't give your name.

I'm Minato Arisato. It's nice to meet you.

I know I haven't seen it yet, but I should thank you for having an Information Center at all.

It is a pleasure.

[And a small pause. This might be, perhaps, the first time someone had thanked him for his efforts.

Not that he particularly required thanks. He would carry on regardless, but it was good to see that someone appreciated the gift of knowledge.]

I acknowledge your gratitude. If we are to be successful in our endeavors is it a necessity. We must share what we discover.

I'm glad that I can help. What else are you researching, if I can ask?

I've numerous projects in the works. I have established a security system monitoring the mines - however, the signal is less than desirable, so I have been working on improving the connection.

I have a dropship I wish to build. It will take time, of course, and an adequate power supply, but I have it started nonetheless.

I gathered samples during the phenomena resulting in many people de-aging, and I would like to find the root cause of the event from them.

There is a factory that has been brought within the city walls that needs to be repaired and rebuilt so that we can make use of it.

There is also the matter of the lore of this world. While we have uncovered some tidbits of information, undoubtedly we will need much more in order to protect ourselves and prosper.

Those are a few matters I am currently dealing with.

[Wow, that is a lot. He's not a Research Chief for nothing.]

That's impressive. All of the research is stored at the Center?

[Maybe not the actual dropship, for example (maybe?), but everything else?]

Most of it.

[There were things he kept to himself. Data he kept private for various reasons, or simply stored for convenience. After all, before he had a business space he only had the townhouse to work in, and at the detriment to anyone else who might ever need to move in he'd done some remodeling.]

The front is always open, though if that is abused that may change in the future.

Thank you.

[Minato thought he'd get his chance to see it when he visited with Verstael later in the afternoon. It sounds well organized, like a library of sorts.]

All of the information should be helpful. Is anyone helping you with it?

Though I write and compile the information myself, there are those who have helped test samples and gather it. I will be able to do more once I have a proper setup.