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Training continues
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Fasalin
Active Member
(Re-Post)
Assadar was a fairly prideful man, and this part of him wanted very much to refuse. Besides, this Sith wasn't any different to all the others he'd met--superiority complex, overriding arrogance and a general obnoxiousness that very few Sith could hide. Still, there was something Assadar liked about that too--better for a man to honey his words than weave webs of deception. At least this way you knew exactly where you stood. Besides all this, Assadar realized that he had little choice. Rather than offering to place his head on a spike, this one had offered to train him--it was unlikely he'd find another Sith in this dammed place who would make an offer like that and keep to it. Quite simply, it was an offer he couldn't refuse.
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THE NEXT DAY
Assadar had done a bit of searching around and had found where this Sith was running his training sessions. It turned out the man seemed to be quite trustworthy and well-respected within the ranks of the order, and that he spent a lot of time in the academy. Most likely he was attempting to kick-start a power base for himself, but Assadar had no problem with that--perhaps he could make at least one alliance out of this damnable venture, and if not, he could at least get some basic training.
Assadar was a fairly prideful man, and this part of him wanted very much to refuse. Besides, this Sith wasn't any different to all the others he'd met--superiority complex, overriding arrogance and a general obnoxiousness that very few Sith could hide. Still, there was something Assadar liked about that too--better for a man to honey his words than weave webs of deception. At least this way you knew exactly where you stood. Besides all this, Assadar realized that he had little choice. Rather than offering to place his head on a spike, this one had offered to train him--it was unlikely he'd find another Sith in this dammed place who would make an offer like that and keep to it. Quite simply, it was an offer he couldn't refuse.
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THE NEXT DAY
Assadar had done a bit of searching around and had found where this Sith was running his training sessions. It turned out the man seemed to be quite trustworthy and well-respected within the ranks of the order, and that he spent a lot of time in the academy. Most likely he was attempting to kick-start a power base for himself, but Assadar had no problem with that--perhaps he could make at least one alliance out of this damnable venture, and if not, he could at least get some basic training.
[member="Hidia"] [member="Assadar Ilrast"]
Arturious smiled at Hidia when she entered.
"Right on time Hidia." "However we are waiting on one more who seems to not believe in being quite as punctual."
Arturious sighed shaking his head.
"We will give him a few more minutes." "As it is we have a few training aides that have not yet arrived."
Arturious smiled at Hidia when she entered.
"Right on time Hidia." "However we are waiting on one more who seems to not believe in being quite as punctual."
Arturious sighed shaking his head.
"We will give him a few more minutes." "As it is we have a few training aides that have not yet arrived."
Fasalin
Active Member
Assadar walked into the training room, surveying the scene. Before him stood the Sith whom he had met the previous day, Arturious, and another he did not know. She must have been the other acolyte Arturious had mentioned; the one whom he'd specifically pointed out to be considered his "better". She'd have to be considered a threat for the time being--if she felt like her position was being challenged she would most likely lash out against him to prove her superiority, and at any rate there was still the possibility that her master had simply brought Assadar here to be her personal punching bag for the day.
He would need to be wary, but there was still little choice for him. If he was going to be able to survive more situations like this is needed to become more powerful. For now, he'd just have to try and bluff his way through it and try to stay on this Sith's good side--this was the only opportunity he had right now.
[member="Arturious Engel"]
[member="Hidia"]
He would need to be wary, but there was still little choice for him. If he was going to be able to survive more situations like this is needed to become more powerful. For now, he'd just have to try and bluff his way through it and try to stay on this Sith's good side--this was the only opportunity he had right now.
[member="Arturious Engel"]
[member="Hidia"]
[member="Hidia"] [member="Assadar Ilrast"]
Arturious looked up as the man entered the room.
"Your late."
Turning Arturious pointed to two points towards the center of the room motioning for each of the to stand at the indicated spots.
"The force is many things." "When used to it's full extent it can be a formidable weapon used to either attack your enemy overtly throught techniques such as force choke or force lightening or covertly such as force fear."
"Today we are going to delve into these types of things in an effort to make you a more well rounded Sith."
Arturious paused as a Trooper appeared in the door way popping to attention.
"Ah Sgt please come in and set up over in the right corner."
Arturious turned back to Hidia and Assadar.
"Now I can teach you these techniques and send you on your way." "Instead I intend to show you the effects of these techniques first hand so you know what to expect."
As Arturious spoke a detial of troopers lead in the human males bound in shackles. Each one was hooked to a ring along the wall that permited some free form movement in a tight circle while still in chains but not much else.
Once doen the Sgt briefly handed Arturious something to sigh before the detail posted just outside the door.
"These three men were soldiers in the army tasked with leading a squad of Troopers into battle." "Rather than valiantly lead the charge these men proved cowards abandoning their misson and their men on the field." "Convicted of desertion and sentenced to die the army has graciously permitted me to use them today for your lessons."
Arturious looked up as the man entered the room.
"Your late."
Turning Arturious pointed to two points towards the center of the room motioning for each of the to stand at the indicated spots.
"The force is many things." "When used to it's full extent it can be a formidable weapon used to either attack your enemy overtly throught techniques such as force choke or force lightening or covertly such as force fear."
"Today we are going to delve into these types of things in an effort to make you a more well rounded Sith."
Arturious paused as a Trooper appeared in the door way popping to attention.
"Ah Sgt please come in and set up over in the right corner."
Arturious turned back to Hidia and Assadar.
"Now I can teach you these techniques and send you on your way." "Instead I intend to show you the effects of these techniques first hand so you know what to expect."
As Arturious spoke a detial of troopers lead in the human males bound in shackles. Each one was hooked to a ring along the wall that permited some free form movement in a tight circle while still in chains but not much else.
Once doen the Sgt briefly handed Arturious something to sigh before the detail posted just outside the door.
"These three men were soldiers in the army tasked with leading a squad of Troopers into battle." "Rather than valiantly lead the charge these men proved cowards abandoning their misson and their men on the field." "Convicted of desertion and sentenced to die the army has graciously permitted me to use them today for your lessons."
Fasalin
Active Member
Assadar already had practice at hiding his lack of pleasure derived from sadistic murder from his time in the Korriban academy, but this particular occasion still managed to shock him. This sith was using sentient human beings as test subjects, and the worst thing was that it was being done partially for Assadar's benefit. He was therefore unable to prevent his emotions from showing on his face for a brief moment before he got them back under control. Compassion was a crime among Sith.
Besides, they had good reason to sneer at his mercy--it was, in truth, a pathetic and illogical emotion. What had others ever done for him? If these men were in his place, and he in theirs, would they raise a hand in his defense? Would they speak out? Would they even be disgusted by the whole thing like he was, or would they just laugh? He owed them nothing; for that matter, he didn't owe anybody anything. And so he looked on, prepared for the Sith to do his worst. Still, he feared that he wouldn't be able to hide a flinch or two; most Sith liked to play with their food...
[member="Arturious Engel"]
[member="Hidia"]
Besides, they had good reason to sneer at his mercy--it was, in truth, a pathetic and illogical emotion. What had others ever done for him? If these men were in his place, and he in theirs, would they raise a hand in his defense? Would they speak out? Would they even be disgusted by the whole thing like he was, or would they just laugh? He owed them nothing; for that matter, he didn't owe anybody anything. And so he looked on, prepared for the Sith to do his worst. Still, he feared that he wouldn't be able to hide a flinch or two; most Sith liked to play with their food...
[member="Arturious Engel"]
[member="Hidia"]
Hidia
Character
Hidia eyed up this new guy who walked in. He didn't really know what to make of him. Apparently Arturious had decided to include him in today's lesson for some reason. Hidia had no idea why. More complications she did not need, more people she had to deal with, despite her continued efforts to avoid them wherever possible. She could see him looking her over as well. Maybe he thought she was planing to attack him. She would do nothing of the sort. She just wished he would go away.
Then the troops marched in, and Arturious told them why they were here. Hidia didn't really care about them once she was told what they did. They had committed a crime, abandoned their posts and no doubt left those under their command to die. In her eyes, they were no better then any other criminal scum. She waited for Arturious to begin the lesson.
[member="Assadar Ilrast"]
[member="Arturious Engel"]
Then the troops marched in, and Arturious told them why they were here. Hidia didn't really care about them once she was told what they did. They had committed a crime, abandoned their posts and no doubt left those under their command to die. In her eyes, they were no better then any other criminal scum. She waited for Arturious to begin the lesson.
[member="Assadar Ilrast"]
[member="Arturious Engel"]
[member="Hidia"] [member="Assadar Ilrast"]
Arturious watched the way the two of them reacted to each as well as the three prisoners that were brought in. Hidia had reacted much the way he thought she would which made him smiled slightly. Assadar however Arturious could see a bit of repulsion in his reaction which puzzled Arturious slightly.
Before begin Arturious walked up to each of the three prisoners and handing them a small length of wood looking each one in the eyes. They each looked at Arturious with a mixed expression of sorrow and recognition as if they knew exactly who Arturious was.
"When the time comes use this." "It will help."
Turning back Arturious looked at his students.
"First a little technique I picked up while watching a fellow Sith torture, dissect, and dismember a jedi prisoner while she was still awake and could feel pain."
Arturious paused
"Fear is a very useful tool to use in the force." "It's effects can range from having a momentary stun effect creating an opening to strike all the way to inducing a catatonic state that in itself kill your enemy."
Arturious watched the way the two of them reacted to each as well as the three prisoners that were brought in. Hidia had reacted much the way he thought she would which made him smiled slightly. Assadar however Arturious could see a bit of repulsion in his reaction which puzzled Arturious slightly.
Before begin Arturious walked up to each of the three prisoners and handing them a small length of wood looking each one in the eyes. They each looked at Arturious with a mixed expression of sorrow and recognition as if they knew exactly who Arturious was.
"When the time comes use this." "It will help."
Turning back Arturious looked at his students.
"First a little technique I picked up while watching a fellow Sith torture, dissect, and dismember a jedi prisoner while she was still awake and could feel pain."
Arturious paused
"Fear is a very useful tool to use in the force." "It's effects can range from having a momentary stun effect creating an opening to strike all the way to inducing a catatonic state that in itself kill your enemy."
Hidia
Character
Hidia raised her eyebrow when Arturous gave the criminals the wood, not really sure what that was for. She considered asking, but figured she would find out soon enough.
"I've seen more then a few stopped by fear, so I understand the value of it. I must say, however, they already look plenty afraid, knowing what is about to happen."
[member="Arturious Engel"]
[member="Assadar Ilrast"]
"I've seen more then a few stopped by fear, so I understand the value of it. I must say, however, they already look plenty afraid, knowing what is about to happen."
[member="Arturious Engel"]
[member="Assadar Ilrast"]
[member="Hidia"] [member="Assadar Ilrast"]
Arturious smiled.
"You are correct Hidia" "However what you speak of is fear of the unknown, or uncertainty." "It is the lowest form of fear and the easiest to resist."
"Now those of us like you and I have experience true fear find it easier to project it into other people." "In a generalized form simply using common things that people are afraid of can work to some degree." "Things like fear of injury, fear of being maimed, fear of death." "Even something as simple as fear of failure can cause the same result." "While in same cases it can lead to falling to the Dark side it can also cause hesitation."
Arturious paused.
"However if you can figure out what a persons very specific, greatest fear, is then you can use it to much greater effect."
"You determine it by watching their movements, listening to there words, or prior knowledge of the person."
Arturious turned looking at the prisoner in the middle staring at the man for a few moments until the man started to tremble slightly tightly shutting his eyes before shaking his head and just looking a Arturious
"A generalized fear displays as such passing as quickly as it starts." "It leaves only enough opening to execute a single attack."
Arturious again focuses on the man in the middle this time focusing on a very specific fear something Arturious learned when reading the report about the man's desertion. After a few minutes the man began to shaking his head slowly at first and then harder and faster. Then whispering softly at first no, slowly working into out right screams shaking violently against the restraints. Arturious turned to the two Acolytes as the man collapsed wetting himself.
"Find that specific fear and with enough effort you can induce a violent reaction and with enough time induce a near catatonic state." "This man's greatest fear is being burned alive after his younger sister was burned to death in a house fire when he was 12." "Watching his sister die screaming in agony is a memory that never left his subconscious."
Arturious smiled.
"You are correct Hidia" "However what you speak of is fear of the unknown, or uncertainty." "It is the lowest form of fear and the easiest to resist."
"Now those of us like you and I have experience true fear find it easier to project it into other people." "In a generalized form simply using common things that people are afraid of can work to some degree." "Things like fear of injury, fear of being maimed, fear of death." "Even something as simple as fear of failure can cause the same result." "While in same cases it can lead to falling to the Dark side it can also cause hesitation."
Arturious paused.
"However if you can figure out what a persons very specific, greatest fear, is then you can use it to much greater effect."
"You determine it by watching their movements, listening to there words, or prior knowledge of the person."
Arturious turned looking at the prisoner in the middle staring at the man for a few moments until the man started to tremble slightly tightly shutting his eyes before shaking his head and just looking a Arturious
"A generalized fear displays as such passing as quickly as it starts." "It leaves only enough opening to execute a single attack."
Arturious again focuses on the man in the middle this time focusing on a very specific fear something Arturious learned when reading the report about the man's desertion. After a few minutes the man began to shaking his head slowly at first and then harder and faster. Then whispering softly at first no, slowly working into out right screams shaking violently against the restraints. Arturious turned to the two Acolytes as the man collapsed wetting himself.
"Find that specific fear and with enough effort you can induce a violent reaction and with enough time induce a near catatonic state." "This man's greatest fear is being burned alive after his younger sister was burned to death in a house fire when he was 12." "Watching his sister die screaming in agony is a memory that never left his subconscious."
Hidia
Character
Hidia watched closely as Arturious broke the man's will, taking mental notes as he did so.
"So, let's assume that you don't have time to get to know the history of whoever you are about to fight. What would be the best way to learn about the fears of your foe and how best to exploit them?
[member="Arturious Engel"]
[member="Assadar Ilrast"]
"So, let's assume that you don't have time to get to know the history of whoever you are about to fight. What would be the best way to learn about the fears of your foe and how best to exploit them?
[member="Arturious Engel"]
[member="Assadar Ilrast"]
[member="Hidia"] @Assador Ilrast
Arturious nodded to Hidia.
"This technique is not without it's risks." "If you have not encountered the person before, and no one including Intelligence knows anything about them then that is the situation in which you generalize or if you are feeling particularly bold you could always taunt your opponent into revealing something about themselves that could be useful."
Arturious shrugs.
"Force fear is not something I have seen used outside of the controlled situation of an interrogation." "Unfortunately any combat applications may require winging it."
Arturious nodded to Hidia.
"This technique is not without it's risks." "If you have not encountered the person before, and no one including Intelligence knows anything about them then that is the situation in which you generalize or if you are feeling particularly bold you could always taunt your opponent into revealing something about themselves that could be useful."
Arturious shrugs.
"Force fear is not something I have seen used outside of the controlled situation of an interrogation." "Unfortunately any combat applications may require winging it."
Fasalin
Active Member
Assadar shook his head at this. "I suppose it depends on the person" he said. "Still, I doubt that there's anyone who would succumb to such a "general" fear that can't be easily dispatched with a lightsaber--or a blaster, for that matter. Fearful people don't tend to put up a good fight--still, taunting them into revealing a fear is an interesting idea. I'm unsure of how effective it would be in a battle, though." he added.
His casual tone masked his sense of repulsion. Perhaps these men deserved punishment, but torture? He found it hard to justify that. He mentally berated himself for thinking such a thing. This wasn't about justice. This man was a tool, no better than a plastic training dummy in the eyes of a Sith. And he knew that he must become a Sith. Still, was such cruelty really required?
[member="Arturious Engel"]
[member="Hidia"]
His casual tone masked his sense of repulsion. Perhaps these men deserved punishment, but torture? He found it hard to justify that. He mentally berated himself for thinking such a thing. This wasn't about justice. This man was a tool, no better than a plastic training dummy in the eyes of a Sith. And he knew that he must become a Sith. Still, was such cruelty really required?
[member="Arturious Engel"]
[member="Hidia"]
[member="Assadar Ilrast"] [member="Hidia"]
Arturious turned to Assadar.
"By that logic one could just run around with a Virbo blade killing at will and there would be no need for a manifestation of the Force."
Arturious chuckles addressing them both.
"Look I don't claim to have all the answer, to know all the angles, or to even be an expert." "I teach what I know to those who wish to learn." "I teach only the knowledge the application I leave up to you."
Arturious paced a little
"I have seen everything from to kids fighting over a crumb of bread all the way up nations ripping each other apart for idealogy."
"I have lived in everything from a prison cell all the way up to a Palace suite."
Arturious stopped looking at them.
"I am not the worst Sith in the Galaxy but I am far from a Saint." "Some things I do or ask you to do you will not agree with and others down right despise." "You can stay and humor me, maybe learn a little something or............
Arturious points towards the door.
"...... take you leave and find someone more to your liking."
Arturious turned to Assadar.
"By that logic one could just run around with a Virbo blade killing at will and there would be no need for a manifestation of the Force."
Arturious chuckles addressing them both.
"Look I don't claim to have all the answer, to know all the angles, or to even be an expert." "I teach what I know to those who wish to learn." "I teach only the knowledge the application I leave up to you."
Arturious paced a little
"I have seen everything from to kids fighting over a crumb of bread all the way up nations ripping each other apart for idealogy."
"I have lived in everything from a prison cell all the way up to a Palace suite."
Arturious stopped looking at them.
"I am not the worst Sith in the Galaxy but I am far from a Saint." "Some things I do or ask you to do you will not agree with and others down right despise." "You can stay and humor me, maybe learn a little something or............
Arturious points towards the door.
"...... take you leave and find someone more to your liking."
Hidia
Character
Hidia shook her head.
"I have no issues with what I have seen so far. I have seen far worse. I am willing to do whatever is necessary to survive. And if a few criminals must suffer..." A smile appeared on Hidia's face. "..then I consider that a bonus."
[member="Arturious Engel"]
[member="Assadar Ilrast"]
"I have no issues with what I have seen so far. I have seen far worse. I am willing to do whatever is necessary to survive. And if a few criminals must suffer..." A smile appeared on Hidia's face. "..then I consider that a bonus."
[member="Arturious Engel"]
[member="Assadar Ilrast"]
Fasalin
Active Member
[member="Arturious Engel"]
[member="Hidia"]
"Nor do I." said Assadar. He knew he would have to confront this sort of thing sooner or later, and it wasn't like he was going to get training from anyone else, anyway. This was the best opportunity he'd had in a long time and he needed to seize it.
[member="Hidia"]
"Nor do I." said Assadar. He knew he would have to confront this sort of thing sooner or later, and it wasn't like he was going to get training from anyone else, anyway. This was the best opportunity he'd had in a long time and he needed to seize it.
[member="Assadar Ilrast"] [member="Hidia"]
Arturious nodded.
"Good time to see what you have learned." "Hidia the one on the left, Assadar the one on the right." "The one who can generate the most fear in there subject without saying a word or raising a fist wins."
Arturious walks over to the side wall opposite the prisoners and watches seeing how well they learned the lesson before moving on to the next one.
((OOC: Ok guys each one has a specific trigger, describe in as much detail what you are projecting without your character actually saying it out loud.))
Arturious nodded.
"Good time to see what you have learned." "Hidia the one on the left, Assadar the one on the right." "The one who can generate the most fear in there subject without saying a word or raising a fist wins."
Arturious walks over to the side wall opposite the prisoners and watches seeing how well they learned the lesson before moving on to the next one.
((OOC: Ok guys each one has a specific trigger, describe in as much detail what you are projecting without your character actually saying it out loud.))
Hidia
Character
Hidia walked up to the man slowly. She looked at the man, trying to pick out what she had to project into his mind to make him break. Not seeing anything on him that gave her a clue, she decided to go for a more general approach. She grabbed the mans head and started prjecting flashes of various common fears one could have. Fire. Death. Pain. Whatever she could think of, she tried, and stared into the mans eyes after each flash to assess whenever or not it had any substantial effect.
[member="Arturious Engel"]
[member="Assadar Ilrast"]
[member="Arturious Engel"]
[member="Assadar Ilrast"]
Fasalin
Active Member
Assadar walked up to another man, his mind racing. What was he afraid of most? It was impossible to tell, and impossible to interrogate the man too, now he knew what to expect. He had no information on what made the man tick. Suddenly, though, an idea came to Assadar. He didn't need to find a new fear--he just needed to take something his victim had already been dwelling on and help the fear grow inside his mind. Fear was, of course, a mechanism designed to protect a person--to warn them of impending danger so that they could avoid it. This man had been sentenced to die and was now facing a slow, torturous death at the hands of a Sith. Surely he had been dwelling on this, dreading the moment when he would be lead into this room? It depended on whether he had actually known what was to be done with him, but even if he had not, the sort of man who left his men to die without even beginning the battle was the sort of men who greatly feared his own death.
Focusing his mind, Assadar imagined this man being lead out to face a row of armed soldiers, his hands cuffed. The man was chained to the wall. "Ready!" yelled an officer. The troopers raised their weapons. "Aim!" each blaster rifle was carefully trained on the man's chest. At this point, Assadar allowed for a dramatic pause, to build the suspense. The troopers stood there, completely unmoving, ready for the command. They waited...and waited...and waited..."Fire!" As one, bolts of red light struck the man in the chest, leaving a smoking hole where his heart should be. Lifeless, he slumped to the floor.
Assadar went through this sequence of events again and again until he was confident that he could clearly picture it in his mind. Then, reaching out through the force, he began to project the images into the man's mind. As soon as the sequence was finished, he would bring in a new element: Arturious was standing over the man, lightning shooting out of his fingers and causing the him to fall to the ground, writhing in pain. Now back to the execution. The soldiers trained their weapons, waiting for the command to fire. Now Arturious was standing before the man as he lay on the floor, lightsaber in hand. Assadar kept mixing up the images, constantly attacking from a new angle, but always sticking with the same theme. Assadar knew that irrational fears might be more effective under the right circumstances, but without the right information it would be better to show the man something that was likely to happen to him--to show him a glimpse of a real and horrifying future. Assadar studied the man's expression intently, trying to see which images effected him the most.
[member="Hidia"]
[member="Arturious Engel"]
Focusing his mind, Assadar imagined this man being lead out to face a row of armed soldiers, his hands cuffed. The man was chained to the wall. "Ready!" yelled an officer. The troopers raised their weapons. "Aim!" each blaster rifle was carefully trained on the man's chest. At this point, Assadar allowed for a dramatic pause, to build the suspense. The troopers stood there, completely unmoving, ready for the command. They waited...and waited...and waited..."Fire!" As one, bolts of red light struck the man in the chest, leaving a smoking hole where his heart should be. Lifeless, he slumped to the floor.
Assadar went through this sequence of events again and again until he was confident that he could clearly picture it in his mind. Then, reaching out through the force, he began to project the images into the man's mind. As soon as the sequence was finished, he would bring in a new element: Arturious was standing over the man, lightning shooting out of his fingers and causing the him to fall to the ground, writhing in pain. Now back to the execution. The soldiers trained their weapons, waiting for the command to fire. Now Arturious was standing before the man as he lay on the floor, lightsaber in hand. Assadar kept mixing up the images, constantly attacking from a new angle, but always sticking with the same theme. Assadar knew that irrational fears might be more effective under the right circumstances, but without the right information it would be better to show the man something that was likely to happen to him--to show him a glimpse of a real and horrifying future. Assadar studied the man's expression intently, trying to see which images effected him the most.
[member="Hidia"]
[member="Arturious Engel"]
[member="Hidia"] [member="Assadar Ilrast"]
Arturious frowned clearly not happy.
"ENOUGH." "Hidia you have failed the test." "You were given clear instructions not to raise your hand at your subject." "In grabbing the man's head you violated the only restrictions placed on this test." "On the field of battle you would not have the ability to make physical contact without leaving yourself open to counter attack."
When Assadar attempted to influence the man he barely twitched looking at Assadar with a blank expression. Arturious looked at Assadar.
"Tell me something what image did you choose to use?" "Your subject seems to be largely unaffected."
Arturious frowned clearly not happy.
"ENOUGH." "Hidia you have failed the test." "You were given clear instructions not to raise your hand at your subject." "In grabbing the man's head you violated the only restrictions placed on this test." "On the field of battle you would not have the ability to make physical contact without leaving yourself open to counter attack."
When Assadar attempted to influence the man he barely twitched looking at Assadar with a blank expression. Arturious looked at Assadar.
"Tell me something what image did you choose to use?" "Your subject seems to be largely unaffected."
