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[Tendi looks thoughtful, maybe even a little concerned. When she speaks, it's a bit stilted, as if she's rehearsed this. Very Serious. Anyway.

... ... ... there is first a deep sigh. And then:]

Hello, humans of Aldrip. I know there's a lot going on, but I have a question for all of you. For science.

[Is she really going to ask this??? Yep. She is. She's really going for it. Here goes nothing.]

Please tell me about your body hair. Also, where and when you're from. Again, this is for science. [ahem] Thank you.

[there is context here, i swear]

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voice; un:curtaincall

[endcaller]

At last!

A productive topic of conversation.

voice, un: fauna

[nightwild]

What.

What?

What.

un: 21.34.55.89.144

[ashaya]

Curious.

[ he knows exactly what kind of lack of knowledge would have inspired this, but you know. it's funnier if she tells him herself. ]

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Don't you lay that Old Scientist vague cryptononsense on me! You know what this is about! I KNOW you know what this is about!!!

video; un: tsuna27

[theskyaccepts]

Uh....I'm Tsuna? From Namimori, Japan, Earth. And it's 200X, last I checked.

[X being sometime in the late 2000s/Early 2010s]

But also...why?

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Oh, wow, you know, I wasn't expecting this much enthusiasm in a response, but sure, we'll go with it. Lay it on me, Username Curtaincall.

voice, un: tangofoxtrot

[fleetcaptain]

For science.

[ Really. ]

Before I decide if I want to participate, can I see the IRB plan and the informed consent forms?

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What??

Hello? Um, are you...okay? over there?

voice; un: what

[starringsecond]

There's better ways of asking about someone's hair care routine.

[nightwild]

Why is this a thing you're asking about?

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Hi Tsuna from Namimori, Japan! Thanks for answering!

You know what, that is a very fair question, and I definitely do have an answer that makes sense and is NOT weird at all. But it's very-- uh, scientific, so let's just say I'm working on tracing some genetics that are...very particular to humans.

[ashaya]

That is possible.

[ :) ]

I had assumed the impracticality of Human evolution was a known matter.

The gradual absence of androgenic hair after the 21st century notwithstanding, it would seem.

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I was working on that, but lacking an institution or board to submit a review to, I've hit a roadblock and I'm going rogue. I'll accept all consequences but I can't accept not knowing!

[a beat.]

...Because this whole thing is super weird and honestly I'm not gonna be able to sleep until I know more.

[endcaller]

My people are covered in a thick layer of fur! Beneath my robes, I am hairy as a twinklefleece.

[No.]

[fleetcaptain]

[ Pike hits record before he fully processes the second part. It takes him a moment to respond. ]

Not knowing what, exactly?

text; un: goo

[mightymorphin]

[Sorry, it's too tempting to mess with her.]

Morph, Earth circa November 1997. and I only have body hair when I decide to grow it myself.

video. @wild.flower

[hasitsthorns]

[ Oh, finally, another fun topic. ]

Well, being female, I know mine isn't as abundant as males but-! I do have it in the usual places of head, armpits, and down below.

Naturally curly and blond, too!

I'm from the 2020s. Earth? Specifically, Japan! Most Asian people aren't known for their body hair though, honestly.

[theskyaccepts]

[Uh huh]

It still sounds kinda weird, especially with you saying it's not weird.

But if you have a reason why aren't you saying it?

voice; un: principal

[nuraridouman]

I've only got one question:

Why??

voice, un: junpei

[coolerjunpei]

[girl what. this is very funny but also GIRL WHAT, so,]

This going to turn into some roundabout way of asking people for their nude photos? I mean, come on.

[spidermenaces]

Miss Tendi

I'm concerned

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Concerned??
What?
Why?
There's LITERALLY NOTHING to be concerned about, Peter!
It's just science!

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Okay, but that's the same question everyone else is asking! Why is everyone so interested in why??

@stampede;

[skelters]

Is that important?

[ for science??? ]

1/2

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What?? Oh. No. [She snorts. Like. that's just her laugh.] No, my hair is totally fine, and besides, there's nothing like Orion molecular repair conditioner--