❝Ahh, another one, eh? Welcome to Deep-Cold Solitary. Come on in, sit down. I'd offer you a chair or a warm beverage, or something, but there isn't anything like that in here. Also, before you ask, no, I can't raise the temp in here, the thermostat's outside in the control booth.❞
Normal || Bad Blood | Bastille ||
Fighting || The Fire that Burns Evil Hearts | Yasuharu Takanashi ||
Death ||Anakin's Betrayal | John Williams ||
Angry || Amaimon | Kiroyuki Sawano ||
Out of Control/Insane || On the Precipice of Defeat | Shiro Sagisu ||
Subject #04 calls himself: Kayden "Baalthazar" Sirrel. This marks a fantastic discovery in the Subject's understanding of the concept of self.
∞ Nicknames ∞ "Heh heh heh... I earned that last one after a particularly feeble attempt to get me to participate in testing. Serves the [omitted] right."
Subject #04 has been shown to respond to several different aliases. This denotes a particular acceptance of self, as well as a profound understanding of self identity. Subject #04 will also respond to any of the following aliases: Kay, Baal, Subject 04, Four, "The-angry-little-[omitted]-in-cell-number-four."
∞ Age ∞ "Suppose that mean's I'm an adult now. Not that we were ever kids to begin with..."
Subject #04 has reached a biological age of 18 years old.
∞ Gender ∞ "All that testing and you still aren't sure? Heh heh heh, wanna find out?"
Despite marked provocation from Subject #04, in the form of verbal sexual abuse directed at the testing administrators, we have concluded that Subject #04 is Male, and no further tests will be administered to observe such data.
∞ Sexuality ∞ "Living in a Lab isn't exactly the best way to meet your soul-mate. I've given that notion up long ago..."
Through a series of surveys, Subject #04 has identified with an inherent sexual orientation similar to Pansexual. When asked if he associated himself with a Pansexual identity, Subject #04 admitted that he did not know what that was, and asked if it involved a particular type of cooking utensil. Upon being provided the appropriate definition, Subject #04 agreed with the statement, saying that he would accept love no matter where it came from, though he has a preference for women.
∞ Role ∞
Subject #04 is one of two male Abnormalities that currently reside in the Raven Institute.
∞ Face Claim ∞
Colton Haynes
❝You're a real pain in the [omitted], you know that? You just march in here, demand my cooperation, then leave? All the while torturing us in the name of progress? It's [omitted] like you that are the reason this world sucks so bad!❞
Subject #04's current weight is approximately 167 lbs, without any clothing, and stands at a height of 5 feet and 10 inches tall.
∞ Hair color ∞ "Really? Come on now, Doc. I thought you knew me better than that? I've been here for my whole life, you even know what my [omitted] hair color is down on my [omitted]."
Subject #04's hair has been recorded as brown, though it was blonde in his youth it remained that way until he turned five years old, around which time his hair darkened into the tawny color it is now.
∞ Eye color ∞ "Seriously? Now you're just being mean. Consult your little journals, then! It's not like you're actually listenin' to me anyway."
Subject #04's eyes have been recorded as blue. There has been no observed change of eye color while his abilities are being tested or any other circumstances.
∞ Physical Description ∞ "Ragged, dull, and lifeless... You would be too, Doc. You would be too."
Subject #04 is of exceptional physical condition. His height and weight are perfectly balanced, and he has an overall Body Mass Index, the ratio of bodily fat reserves to the overall weight of the body, of 5.4, meaning that the total percentage of fat in Subject #04's body is only 5.4%, a very low scoring. Subject #04's muscles are mostly lean, and are well defined. NOTE: Subject #04 still possesses monstrous physical strength, his lack of a large amount of bodily muscle should not be taken as a sign of physical weakness. Subject #04 has been called physically attractive by some of our female staff, and carries several desirable traits they find appealing, such as a strong jawline, bright blue eyes, and soft, short hair. Subject #04 is, usually, allowed to wear whatever clothing he wants, but during testing he has been made to wear an outfit resembling a track suit, so as to open up free movement. When he is confined in his quarters, Subject #04 usually wears well-fitting jeans, t-shirts with graphic designs on the front, or band t-shirts, converse sneakers, a hooded sweatshirt, and a light jacket. Though Subject #04 has requested additional cold weather clothing, such requests will not be accommodated, as Subject #04's internal body temperature plays a large role in his ability to generate fire, see Log No. 25. While the cold is uncomfortable to him, he has not yet shown adverse effects from prolonged exposure to the cold. It is expected that his internal temperature is to blame for this, as his healthy, resting temperature, is somewhere around 115 degrees Fahrenheit.
Give me one good reason! Just one, I swear! Give me one good reason I shouldn't tear you apart!❞
Subject #04 has listed that he enjoys the following things:
✔ Subject #04 has shown an interest in the more physical aspects of his testing. So far, Subject #04 has been given large weights, which are to stay in the Deep-Cold Solitary Confinement cell. He uses them to exercise, similar to human practices. He has shown a ritualistic devotion to them, using the different weights and bars within set parameters over the course of a week, at specific times of the day, so as to exercise different parts of his body over the course of a week. Although Subject #04 has not shown an overly abundant increase of muscle mass, as a result of his exercise, he has shown a marked increase in stamina, muscle definition, and fine motor control.
✔ Subject #04 has shown a marked increase in an interest in sexual activity and members of the opposite gender. He has told us repeatedly that he does not wish to die without engaging in sexual intercourse, but no accommodations will be made to supply such a need. Further, and somewhat... humanly, Subject #04 has, during a moment of vulnerability, informed a female test administrator that he doesn't believe love, as he knows it, exists. The following is a quote from Subject #04. "I just can't believe it. Could you? Tell me! Could you believe something so beautiful exists after knowing nothing but unhappiness for all your life? Go on then! Lie to me! Tell me it's real! Tell me!" Let the record show that although no Mental Manipulation-type abilities have been observed in Subject #04, the woman who administered the survey has quit her job. She has not gone on the record to elaborate on these circumstances, but states that she has done so in regards to Subject #04's status of detainment.
✔ Subject #04 has shown an interest in any number of games and sports, however, this was only shown as true while Subject #04 was younger. With age, Subject #04 no longer relates any practices he finds enjoyable to the attendants or testing administrators. He has been officially recorded saying, "Why bother? Having a hobby, something fun that I like to do, will only give you miscreants something else to use against me. Now [omitted] right off. You make me sick."
✔ Subject #04 has shown, when not undergoing testing or solitary confinement, that he has a rapacious appetite for learning. While he is, mostly, mentally unsatisfied in Deep-Cold Solitary, we can no longer give him any books, as he has learned, apparently, how to create a lock pick from the spines and hard covers.
∞ Dislikes ∞
Subject #04 has similarly admitted that he doesn't care for the following things:
✘ The Raven's Nest, as he and the other Subjects refer to the Raven Institute for Specialty Teens. Subject #04 has repeatedly called the RIST, "a complete [omitted] underneath a big steamy pile of [omitted] with [omitted] sprinkles on top, the likes of which this world will never truly appreciate."
✘ The test administrators. Subject #04 has repeatedly harassed his proctors and testing officials. Such abuse ranges to everything from snide, somewhat subtle, verbal abuse, to full on physical assault. He is, to date, responsible for the deaths of 31 Raven Employee's. Despite requests that Subject #04 be euthanized, all such motions have been denied, as his powers and mind are still undergoing testing.
✘ Cold things. He has been shown to enjoy ice cream, or other frozen snacks without discomfort, apart from suffering severe brain freeze, however, Subject #04 shows a marked distaste of the cold. The reason is simple. Negative Thermal Energy is poisonous to him. While he is capable of eating normal servings of frozen treats, his continued existence at The Institute is only made possible by the fact that, while kept in deep-cold solitary confinement, Subject #04 is not only docile, but easily manipulated.
✘ Subject #04 has shown an intense dislike, nearing pure hatred, of dishonesty or other types of larceny. Further, he opposes the notion of evil, insulting our staff with the term. Subject #04 is convinced that, some day, the Raven Institute will slip up, that our administration will give him an opportunity to destroy us. He sees this as a sort of divine providence, in which good, namely, Subject #04 and the other Subjects, will triumph over evil, namely, the Raven Institute. He has often proclaimed, though sometimes more colorfully, that in that moment he will, "Rip your [omitted] off, shove them up your evil [omitted], until I reach the [omitted] part of your [omitted] and you can't even [omitted] your stupid, evil [omitted] without [omitted] my [omitted]." The Institute has censored this report, for the sake of decorum, but an explicit report can be found in the archives. It is located in its own folder, which is quite large, under the section titled, "Subject #04's Heinous Threats. 01/22/XXXX-05/13/XXXX."
✘ Being called Subject #04. He shares this dislike of his official title with the other Subjects. This is an interesting trend, although, it isn't entirely surprising.
✘ Subject #04 has exhibited an intense dislike, bordering hatred, of bitter foods and beverages. He much prefers other flavors, such as savory, sweet, and, particularly, spicy.
∞ Flaws ∞
Though he appears to be an incredible specimen, Subject #04's is not without flaws. He can be defeated if battled strategically.
✘ The majority of Subject #04's combat prowess is directly connected to his short-range combat, namely, physical, close-quarters fighting. If one can keep Subject #04's out of close-quarter's combat, and push him back with long ranged attacks, he will have a much harder time winning.
✘ Subject #04's suffers from severe motion sickness. There isn't a recorded scientific reason for this as of yet, as his physical form is in top condition, and shouldn't be subject to such things as motion sickness. All the same, Subject #04 cannot handle fighting, moving, or even lying down on moving platforms for extended periods of time.
✘ Though Subject #04 is immune to fire and heat of all types, he is not immune to other forms of elemental energy. He still suffers damage when confronted with electricity, cold, acidic substances, or sonic vibrations, albeit less readily than an ordinary human. Such energies only carry half their usual potency when directed against his durable hide. Further, any attempt to absorb such energies by eating them is poisonous to Subject #04, and could result in his death of he were to consume too much. There is a specific threshold for this, however, as Subject #04 can still consume ice and be fine. Though he suffers from more powerful fits of brain freeze than normal humans, if the ice is cold enough. However, it isn't the ice itself that's inherently poisonous to him. Instead, it's the energy associated with the cold that is poisonous. It has been observed that placing Subject #04 in a freezer won't immediately kill him. However, as he continues to breath in the cold air, he will suffer symptoms of poisoning, as he is orally consuming cold energy. It is this fact alone that allows Subject #04 to be safely stored within the Raven's Nest. Any attempts to poison Subject #04 as a means of subdual must be made through his mouth. While applied electrical weapons, such as a common Taser, have been shown to be mildly effective on him, the electrical energy isn't inherently poisonous. Further, such weapons must be strong enough to pierce his skin, as the needles in a standard police Taser aren't sharp enough to pierce his dermal coatings. Subject #04 must eat or inhale the opposing type of energy for it to poison him. Lastly, Subject #04 cannot eat his own flames. He must consume flames that aren't made by him, or made as a result of his flames affecting something else.
✘ While Subject #04 is much stronger than normal humans, he does still suffer from similar physical limitations. He does tire, with continued effort, and is still subject to damage and death if attacked with the appropriate energies and weapons. He cannot lift objects heavier than two tons, cannot run faster than seventy-five miles per hour, and cannot react to things that occur faster than the speed of sound. Continuing on, though small caliber bullets just bounce off of the Subject #04's skin he is still vulnerable to physical attack with more powerful caliber weapons. This is especially true if such weapons are aimed at vital areas, which aren't as inherently sturdy. His mouth and eyes, for example, whether closed or open, aren't as durable as the other parts of his body, and can still be attacked, leading to moderately heavy damage if allowed to connect with his physical form.
✘ Subject #04 has been observed to suffer from average human intelligence. He struggles when reading maps, or performing difficult or abstract mental gymnastics. The majority of his abilities and strengths are physical in nature. Puzzles, quizzes, and other mental tests vex him. Subject #04 isn't dumb, by any stretch of the word, as he has been shown solving simple puzzles and navigating simple mathematical and logical instructions. That being said, higher orders of logic and mental stress are not followed by him. This is, most likely, due to Subject #04's lack of proper schooling past the Elementary level.
✘ Subject #04 has been observed to be exceedingly loyal. Several surveys have shown that he is deeply entranced by the idea of loyalty, as well as stories that portray such loyalty. When directly tested, Subject #04 has been shown to produce results that were, easily, two to three hundred percent more prodigious when under the impression that his failures to achieve the desired quotas would result in severe punishments being serviced upon Subjects #01-03. Accordingly, it has been decided proven that Subject #04 is very easily manipulated if his peers are threatened.
❝Please. You've taken everything from me. My life, my family, and what few people who might have considered me their friend. Just kill me. What more could I be worth to you?❞
Subject #04, though he is mostly human in appearance, draws incredible similarities to the powerful, legendary Dragon. His Physiology, aided by by a modicum of Psionic (mental) control and influence, provides him with specific powers, which are listed below:
~Fire Dragon's Flames: Subject #04 is capable of Psionically producing large amounts of fire. This isn't merely limited to producing blazing hot breath, like the dragons of old. Subject #04 can produce flames from any part of his body. While his flames are always some form of red or orange in color, they burn at temperatures much more common in blue fire, like that of a Bunsen burner, upwards of 1150 degrees Celsius, or 2102 degrees Fahrenheit. Even more strangely, the flames that Subject #04 produces are capable of interacting with their environment like solid objects. They can strike targets as if they were solid, not a fluid as modern science would suggest, and are capable of dealing slashing, piercing, or even bludgeoning damage to Subject #04's intended targets.
~Fire Dragon's Scales: Subject #04 benefits from a form of enhanced durability. Though much tougher than human skin, particularly sharp or powerful attacks can still effect him. Further, Subject #04's skin is entirely fireproof and heatproof. Even more strangely, Subject #04 is capable of protecting anything he is wearing from the flames he produces, however, this clothing must be somewhat form fitting, as bulkier clothes will be burned off while his abilities are activated (See Log No. 33, 45, and 67).
~Fire Dragon's Gullet: Subject #04 is capable of consuming fire. Whenever he does so, Subject #04 regains lost stamina and energy, allowing him to continue to fight. This stems from his power over fire as well as his immunity to it. The more fire Subject #04 consumes, the stronger he gets. (See Log No.'s 5, 12, 33, and 67) If he consumes this fire, he takes its energy into himself. The process is exceedingly simple and efficient, and has been shown to produce exponential results (See Log No. 67). Subject #04 is not, however, incapable of subsisting entirely on fire. He still requires nutrients similar to humans of his biological age and body type, such as proteins, minerals, vitamins, amino-acids, and any other number of fats and carbohydrates. His metabolism is shown to be markedly high, converting large amounts of food and fire into a vast internal storage of energy that can be used at leisure. This energy has not been shown to dissipate and remains within his system until expelled (See Log No.'s 12 and 67). In fact, Subject #04 must remain in the Deep-Cold Solitary Confinement when not being tested so as to remain weak enough to be continually detained at the RIST. Otherwise, as the recent incident has shown, Subject #04 can store energy that he absorbs or creates by eating almost indefinitely. It has been theorized that Subject #04 does possess a limit to the amount of fire he can consume, but testing has not yet revealed a corporeal limit. Due to the catastrophic failure during the experiment that took place in Log No. 67, such tests, and all other forms of experimentation, will NOT be undertaken for an indefinite amount of time.
~Fire Dragon's Might: Subject #04 is blessed with superior strength, speed, agility, durability, stamina, physical senses, reaction speed, and, in general, boasts a vastly superior physical form to most humans. This ability stems from Subject #04's power over fire and his ability to gain strength by consuming flames. By fueling his body with fire, Subject #04 becomes capable of feats of insane strength, speed, durability, etc. This is observed in a directly proportional, albeit exponential, manner. The more flames Subject #04 applies to his physical body, the more powerful the physical result. This is amplified with the continual consumption of flame (See Log No. 67).
~Empathetic Enhancement: Subject #04's powers are directly affected by his emotions. When he is feeling more strongly, he is able to draw out more power than usual. The reverse is also true. When he feels sad, doesn't feel anything at all, or isn't feeling confident, his abilities are much less pronounced than usual. This too, though not directly connected to his flames, is still symbolically associated with it. The hotter his, "spirit," burns, the more powerful he becomes(See Log No. 22, 23, 38, and 49).
∞ Abilities ∞ "If they didn't, essentially, have me poisoned with cold for sixteen hours a day, I'd be capable of so much more. This modest little bag of tricks is all I have, but the thing is, I'm not sure I'll ever need any more. I mean, they're got me confined here, just because these few little tricks are capable of producing their worst fears. That in and of itself is pretty, impressive, no?"
Subject #04's powers are simple, but his abilities are much less easily defined. NOTE: It is theorized that Subject #04 has NOT revealed the true extent of his abilities, however, there will be no testing to determine the limits of his capabilities. Further, the RIST employees and officials are overly cautious of experimentation in such a direction. Subject #04 is already very dangerous with what few abilities he HAS shown us. Though he appears human, do not be fooled. Subject #04 is an incredibly powerful specimen. CAUTION: Do not engage under ANY circumstances. All trainees are to remember protocol when dealing with Subject #04. Subject #04 has proven both ruthless, violent, and without a shred of mercy. Due to the sub-arctic nature of his confinement, he is in a weakened state, and can be easily sedated, manipulated, or overpowered. However, if Subject #04 has broken his bindings, or has escaped his testing center, the orders are simple: run, hide, and pray that he is sedated by the professional guardsmen before he finds you. Below is a list of things Subject #04 has been observed being capable of with his powers. NOTE: As with all of Subject #04's abilities, the more fire, or energy, he puts into it, the larger and more powerful the result.
~Fire Dragon's Roar: Subject #04 is capable of producing a breath attack, much like the dragons of legend. By expelling flames from his mouth, Subject #04 can create a powerful gout of fire that can even result in massive explosions. NOTE: Subject #04 has stated that he must actually produce sound from his mouth to use this ability. Testing suggests that the activation of the ability is psycho-somatically triggered via the release of breath and noise from the body (See Log No. 11, 15, 27, and 32). The breath attack has been witnessed to burn though specially made, three inch thick, heat treated ceramics, capable of withstanding temperatures upwards of three thousand degrees Fahrenheit. More importantly, it should be noted that the flames travel at incredible speeds, easily passing three hundred and sixty feet per second. Even more astoundingly, they are capable of physically affecting a target's position, exerting massive bludgeoning force on the target, as if the target were experiencing a gale force wind. This has been shown to be capable of pushing back a two ton cube made of concrete exactly twelve meters from its original position. Although more testing is needed for comprehension, such tests are currently banned, along with all others. This is Subject #04's sole ranged attack, and is capable of striking anything that Subject #04 is facing, provided it is within a range of one hundred meters from Subject #04. This breath weapon is also the most powerful attack Subject #04 is capable of creating on his own, without being fed flames in advance. NOTE: Depending on the amount of flames consumed, it has been theorized that Subject #04's breath attack is capable of completely vaporizing tempered steel, reaching temperatures comparable to the surface of the sun. Such tests will NOT be administered.
~Fire Dragon's Claw: An empowered physical attack. By placing flames on his physical body, Subject #04 can massively augment the power of his physical strikes. Attacks made with flames enhancing Subject #04's body his be been recorded producing vastly more power than similar un-augmented strikes. NOTE: These strikes burn just as hot as the flames of a propylene gas torch. While nowhere near as powerfully explosive as his breath attack, Subject #04's physically empowered flame strikes are still quite hot (see Log No. 22-25). Such attacks can even melt through metal if sufficiently supplied with power. Tests have shown that, depending on the amount of flames applied to the strike, Subject #04 is capable of punching through one foot thick concrete that has been reinforced with three inch steel on both sides, creating forces similar to those generated by modern wrecking balls (See Log No. 23-25). While such strikes are the upper limit of his physical capabilities, it should be noted that Subject #04's body receives very little, almost negligible, physical damage from doing so, regardless of whatever flat surface he is striking.
~Dragon Force: This is Kayden's most powerful technique, and it is not known by the RIST that it is something Kayden possesses. That being said, it isn't an advanced technique or special maneuver. Instead, it's really more of a state of being. It is only capable of being entered if one of two conditions are met. The first is through the consumption of massive amounts of fire, or the consumption of a singularly hot source of fire. Kayden theorizes that, in order to enter such a state through this means, would require eating a source of energy with sufficient combined heat to rival a lightning bolt, some 30,000 Kelvins (53540 degrees Fahrenheit). For reference, such a source would have to be, roughly, five times hotter than the surface of the sun. The other method, which Kayden postulates he might be able to instigate at will with sufficient training, is that he needs to be, for lack of better syntax, really fucking pissed off. We aren't talking some minor bitch fit either. Kayden would have to be so mad that he literally couldn't control himself for even a nanosecond longer. However, in order to achieve such a state, Kayden would, probably, need to be thoroughly provoked, and would, most likely, not even be in control of himself during the duration of the resulting Dragon Force. Either way, Kayden CANNOT enter Dragon Force on his own, otherwise he probably wouldn't be in the RIST, would he? The only reason he even knows that it exists is that he was forced to feed upon flames for an extended period of time during a test to determine the upper limit of his ability to consume flames and store their energy. The Raven's Nest workers have not yet discovered that this is a separate technique from the regular flame enhancement that he usually employs. Kayden, obviously, is not stupid enough to tell them otherwise. The benefits of Dragon Force, however, are not dissimilar to his usual flame based enhancement. During Dragon Force, Kayden experiences a massive boost in his physical capabilities. Further, his body temperature becomes so high that he actually begins to vaporize the surrounding water, and his body gives off convection currents similar to mirages. Further, all flame that Kayden produces during Dragon Force is, roughly, seven times hotter than usual, reaching insane temperatures that can vaporize most solid objects. The destructive power of a single Dragon's Roar, while benefiting from Dragon Force, would produce an explosive blast with a total volume of, roughly, 5.125 cubic miles. Coincidentally, this is, almost, the exact volume of space completely destroyed during the Beta Block Incident.
❝Why are you here? Do you even care? You're just like all the rest. You're empty inside, and filling my life with pain helps fill the void. You're disgusting.❞
∞ Personality ∞ "Handsome and charming, some guys are just born lucky. That's me, ain't it... That was sarcasm, don't actually write that down!"
Subject #04 can best be described by a single word: blunt. Subject #04 is quiet and stoic, not saying or doing much of anything unless pressed. Subject #04 is also a very straight forward, brutally honest, and sardonic individual, and usually resorts to performing rude finger gestures when speaking to RIST officials, instead of speaking. He does this in any situation that such gestures can be applied to, and does so rather frequently. Subject #04 speaks concisely and to the point whenever he does speak, never using more words than necessary. Further, if actions can speak for him, Subject #04 will, sometimes, remain entirely silent during his interactions with others. When he does speak, Subject #04 will often use single words as entire sentences, and will, usually, let such statements stand unless pressed for more information. This stoicism and silence pervades all speech patterns and interactions, unless Subject #04 becomes... agitated. During such periods of increased activity, we have recorded higher levels of stress, adrenaline, and heartbeat, which are consistent with natural arousal in humans. Further, during such periods of agitation, Subject #04 has been shown to speak very powerfully if a sufficient emotional response can be provoked. However, such a course of action is highly discouraged, as it often follows that when Subject #04 becomes agitated violence, profanity, and destruction soon follow. Lastly, in regards to speaking, Subject #04 has shown to possess a highly profane vocabulary, and curses frequently when pressed to speak.
During testing, in the months leading up to XX/XXXX, Subject #04's most recent incident, Subject #04 has displayed brutal, condescending, and mildly arrogant tendencies, as well as a cold detachment from the idea that he has killed before. Subject #04 has also displayed general apathy during testing, appearing bored by the tasks he is set to. It has been theorized that Subject #04 views such tasks as menial, and below his attention. This has lead to the theory that Subject #04 is not performing to the best of his abilities during his trials, which may imply incorrect data about Subject #04 was recorded. During his trials, and when confronted with the fact that he has killed many RIST officials, Subject #04 has often made crude and grim comparisons likening the RIST attendants, scientists, and other staff to various types of vermin, stating that it doesn't matter if they were to, "drop dead, the [omitted] rats." Such a morose concept of life and death has been attributed, most likely, to Subject #04's upbringing in the RIST. When he was younger, Subject #04 displayed a much brighter disposition. He smiled more frequently, completed his assigned tasks with enthusiasm, and was even affectionate with some of the RIST officials. However, as Subject #04 became older, he stopped displaying such responses, and became more sullen and apathetic. This was theorized to be due to the onset of adolescence, in which children naturally rebel from their caretakers, however, it persisted into Subject #04's late teens, and worsened to the point it has currently reached during the weeks preceding Subject #04's eighteenth birthday.
Subject #04 has been shown to display a degree of tenderness, approaching kindness and, even, genuine respect, for a few individuals. These blessed few are, namely, the Parapsychologist and other Subjects, the latter of which seem to all share bonds of Solidarity. It has even been noted that, during the series of trials in which Subject #04 was tricked into believing that the other Subjects would be adversely effected if he produced poor results, our observations recorded a fifty percent increase in natural attentiveness, physical exertions, and willingness to participate. Such results have not been recorded since Subject #04's youth, during which time his personality was much different. The bonds Subject #04 shares with his Parapsychologist, however, are a different sort of positive reaction, similar to how one might treat a particularly skilled opponent. these reactions are respectful, but not affectionate. These emotional responses, however, has been dulled as of late. Subject #04 shows marked negative responses to mentions of the other Subjects, and displays nothing more than casual apathy towards them. Further, though it has often been stated that only the Parapsychologist could enter Subject #04's cell and leave unscathed, as of late Subject #04 has shown markedly more angry responses to the Doctor. Subject #04 appears to be, for lack of a better word, upset with the Doctor. It has been theorized that, away from the surveillance equipment, Subject #04 may harbor neutral, or even positive feelings towards the other Subjects and the Parapsychologist, but such findings will remain just that. Theories. With no way to observe them, such tests are simply too dangerous. During such a time that Subject #04 could escape, or devise a plan for escape, with his peers if no surveillance was present.
∞ History ∞ "Why you askin' me? Huh?! You guys have it all written down somewhere, don't ya? I'll bet you even have to record how many times a day I take a [omitted]. You [omitted] make me sick."
"Log No. 3. Subject #04." It has been exactly three years since Subject #04 has been introduced to the RIST. Subject #04 is now six years old, and is capable of following simple instructions. Subject #04 is an easily excitable boy, and shows an eagerness to comply with all instructions. Subject #04's tests today are rather simple. He is to have his blood taken, some simple tests run on him, and to have his physical growth marked. Until this date Subject #04 has shown no signs of marked abnormality, and is presumed to be a normal boy. Some of the female doctors have taken an interest in Subject #04, asking that he be opened up to adoption should his blood work prove negative. Subject #04 is slightly above average in terms of physical health. He sports 20/20 vision, a particularly keen set of ears, and shows above average physical maneuverability for his age. His weight is normal, though he's a bit skinny, and his height is similarly normal. Subject #04 has been promised candy as a reward for compliance, and is showing dedication to the reward, even if it means having to wait, or sit through an uncomfortable physical examination. Subject #04's first test would have been his last, had the doctor not taken blood today. When presented with the needle, Subject #04 began to display fearful tendencies. His heart rate increased, marked perspiration was demonstrated, and his pupils dilated. When the nurses attempted to detain the child, he presented himself, shockingly, as inhuman. With minimal effort, Subject #04 threw the attending nurses off of himself, and bolted for the door. When the wooden obstacle was presented to him, Subject #04 drew in a deep breath, and shockingly, roared. The resulting sonic phenomenon triggered a pyroclastic mutation that not only incinerated the door, but appeared to be under Subject #04's complete control. According to procedure, the on-site guardsmen were ordered to tranquilize Subject #04, and did so with standard issue liquid tranquilizer darts. Subject #04 immediately fainted, and was returned to his chambers, to await further testing. Though we are uncertain as to the extent of Subject #04's abilities, we are now certain that Subject #04's parents were correct when they consigned him to the program. Subject #04 is, most assuredly, an Abnormal. He will be spending the rest of his life in the RIST.
"Log No. 22. Subject #04." Today we will test Subject #04's ability to enhance his physical prowess using his ability to manipulate fire. We have, incorrectly, promised Subject #04 his freedom, should he finish the assignment in the allotted time. Subject #04 is being made to run an obstacle course in an amount of time equal to, or less than, sixteen minutes. During our control experiments, we have found that a group of five professional soldiers of the [omitted] were unable to complete the assignment in the allotted time. Further, three of them perished during the test, and the other two required another ten minutes and seventeen seconds to finish the test. For the sake of recording properly, though we just conducted a physical examination of Subject #04 yesterday on 6/19/[omitted], the Subject's proclaimed birthday, Subject #04 is currently eleven years old. He weighs 133 lbs, measures 4 feet and 5 inches tall, and has shown a prodigious mastery of pyrokinesis. Subject #04 has claimed that he is capable of much more than we originally anticipated, and has asked to be challenged to a harder physical test this time. Though our data suggests Subject #04 is lying, we are offering the test anyway, as a form of punishment. Once more, let the record show that there are NO INTENTIONS of freeing Subject #04, or granting any requests he might make. Subject #04, as he has shown during our previous tests, see Log No. 3-10, 15, and 17-20. Subject #04 is a dangerous specimen, that must be contained within the Institute at all costs. Finding a way to adequately detain and control Subject #04 is of massive priority, as he has, for the past seven years, destroyed almost every cell he's been placed in. During Subject #04's run of the maze, we notice increased physical speed and endurance, but it's not worth noting. Such figures were expected, given the nature of Subject #04's existence within RIST, and natural physical inclination to work. Within the first 5 minutes, there are no marked abnormalities. However, at minute seven, Subject #04 appears to be thoroughly lost within the maze. Attendant [omitted] suggested that Subject #04 be given an incentive to increase his pace, so [omitted] were released into the maze to increase stress within Subject #04. Instead of acting as predicted, Subject #04 appeared to have been waiting for this moment, and used an incredible maneuver to punch one of the [omitted] through every single wall between Subject #04 and the exit, a grand total of eight plywood and plaster wall sections were dealt significant damage, and another eight sections were completely destroyed as the [omitted] flew through them after being struck. Such augmentation not only created a vast increase in Subject #04's observed strength, but it also completely incinerated the area of the [omitted] was struck, and thusly propelled, through the maze. At that Subject #04 proclaimed his victory, and was promptly sedated with tranquilizer darts and sleeping gas, before being returned to his chambers. Though we had never actually promised to release Subject #04, some of the other attendants mirrored Subject #04, sentiments that RIST had cheated and lied to Subject #04. The attendants in question were killed, according to proper procedure. That messiness aside, what is truly remarkable about Subject #04's maneuver, is that it involved cloaking his fist in flames before striking the [omitted]. Such augmentation not only created a vast increase in Subject #04's observed strength, but it also completely incinerated the area of the [omitted] that was struck by Subject #04. This requires further testing, as well as the ordered repair of the maze structure. That being said, we have noticed a great new area of power for Subject #04, who proves to become more and more interesting as time passes. Who knows? Perhaps his blood will finally unravel its mysteries to us if we allow it to take root in more... compliant hosts. Only time, and continued testing will reveal this for sure.
"Log No. 41. Subject #04." Today, Subject #04 is slated for, another physical examination as well as a series of surveys. Thanks to our new information on Subject #04's abilities, he is much more easily contained and controlled. Sedatives are applied during non-physical testing, tests are undertaken in rooms who's temperature is never allowed to go above -10 degrees Fahrenheit, and all guardsmen are outfitted with special darts that have been outfitted with casings similar to Taser needles, which apply electric shocks upon contact, as well as releasing liquid tranquilizers. Thankfully, this has been discovered during Subject #04's last test, see Log No. 13 involving the consumption of energies other than fire. Subject #04's testing today was undertaken in record time. He was measured, weighed, and asked a few simple questions so as to determine Subject #04's ability to follow directions. Though mildly sedated, Subject #04 complied with all instructions, and his testing for the day has finished. His blood work is showing ever increasing options and positive progress. That being said, human bodies reject [omitted] and all experiments thus far have resulted in premature death of the test subject. For now, Subject #04 remains the only one of his kind. As of today Subject #04 is sixteen years old. This makes his thirteenth year at RIST, making Subject #04 the most veteran Abnormal currently residing at RIST.
"Log No. 67. Subject #04." Today marks the test for Subject #04's ability to consume fire. It has been some time since our last test, due to the catastrophic results, and resulting carnage, see Log No. 66 for details. That being said, this remarkable discovery, made during the subject's earlier tests, see log No. 5, was found to have no upper limits at the time. The purpose of today's tests are to find out if such limits exist, or if Subject #04's abilities of absorption are, hopefully, limitless. All of our standard safety precautions have been made. During the test, the workers were all made to wear flame retardant suits, capable of withstanding the temperatures created by direct exposure to the sun while in outer space, re-purposed astronaut gear. Such suits were also coated with a thin film of a flame retardant coating that is similar to the substance used on solar panels. As usual, we conducted testing in the Beta Branch, with the area completely sealed off. Once again, let the record show that Beta Block is located approximately five hundred feet below the surface, all of which has been replaced by reinforced concrete so as to allow the testing of the more dangerous subjects. The test is to take place in a controlled atmosphere, which will never be allowed to rise above zero degrees Fahrenheit for the duration of the testing. Lastly, as usual, Subject #04 was detained during the examination, and was even sedated before hand, being just alert enough to eat. During the initial testing period, Subject #04 proved uncooperative, but when .01 amp electric shocks were applied, the Subject, although it appeared rather begrudgingly, began to eat. No measured changes in heart rate or internal temperature were marked for the first minute and a half. After five minutes, we began to notice a slight increase in heart rate, however, it quickly calmed back to the Subject's resting heart rate of fifty-five beats per minute. After seven minutes, however, the Subject's internal temperature began to rise, but he remained coherent, and able to answer our questions. After eight minutes, his heart rate rose to seventy beats per minute, but remained stable. The Subject appeared energized, but wasn't unresponsive or incoherent. He was still able to answer questions, such as what his name was, or if he was becoming less hungry. After ten minutes, the subject still marked no decrease in consumption rate, or bodily inability to continue consumption. The test continued. Finally, at sixteen minutes, all hell broke loose. The Subject's internal temperature had become so high, somewhere around two hundred degrees, that the pads which secured his monitoring equipment had physically melted onto his body, and new ones needs to be reapplied. The Subject was given another 75 cc's of sedative, though he continued to absorb the fire, so as to allow unmolested replacement of the monitoring equipment. However, the second that the Subject's monitoring pads were removed, his eyes opened. He was told to relax and continue consumption, though we were baffled that his body had so quickly metabolized the sedative. Instead of complying, Subject #04 began shouting, and showed a marked increase of heart rate, up to ninety beats per minute after it had remained a stable seventy up until this point. Subject #04 then, to the surprise of all present, snapped whatever bindings were left on his body. What was truly remarkable was that his bindings actually melted off of him. Our calculations show that this would require an applied heat of 3,000 K, as well as a force of, roughly, 1,200 psi. At this point, the cameras observing the testing data, which were, thankfully, rerouting their live feed back to the main facility, noticed an abnormality around Subject #04's body. Heat waves, akin to the kind that are seen and interpreted as mirages, are observed to be produced in the air around Subject #04's body. However, even more remarkably, the Subject's skin was observed to have changed its original texture, and took on scale-like markings, similar to the diamond shaped scales of modern reptiles. No clear shot have been taken of this, as the convection currents around Subject #04's body were too strong to make out well-defined lines. We are unsure if Subject #04 actually grew scales, or if this is a trick of the light, made by the heat waves Subject#04's bodily heat was producing. Finally, before we lost the feed, Subject #04 completely disappeared from the video, and several explosions were heard. Of particular note was the speed at which Subject #04 moved. Calculations have shown that his velocity, on the ground, was no less than ninety-two miles per hour, a marked increase over the Subject's usual max land speed of seventy miles per hour. However, after that point all video, audio, and other methods of monitoring were lost. What happened next could only be described as catastrophic. There was no way to tell how it happened, and Subject #04 refuses to elaborate on how he generated such power. That being said, and all the safety precautions aside, we only know the result. The testing area was completely destroyed. This however, doesn't really portray the scope of the resulting tragedy. That particular testing facility, the dirt, the concrete, the ceramic coffin made specifically to contain Subject #04, and everything within a half of a mile radius of the testing facility, was completely incinerated. No less than twenty six lives were lost, and hundreds of thousands of dollars of testing equipment were utterly destroyed. Thankfully, after the facility was destroyed, Subject #04 was successfully detained with copious amounts of sleeping gas and tranquilizer darts outfitted with special electro-shock casings and placed in the Deep-Cold Solitary confinement within an hour of the incident. Luckily, that testing facility was just a branch building, and was located a good mile and a half away from the main building. Had our tests occurred within the Alpha Block, all present, from the staff to the other Subjects, would have perished. Though the test ended unfortunately, our suspicions have been confirmed. Subject #04 has, or so it appears, no upper limit on his ability to consume fire as an energy source. Similar tests to the one such as the disaster that occurred today will be, henceforth, banned, and all possible avenues of research into such testing will be liquidated.
∞ Other ∞ "Well, that's everything. Now get the [omitted] out of here. Haven't you tormented me enough?
NOTE: We apologize for the lack of other information concerning Subject #04. Half of his records were destroyed in his most recent accident, and what few remain are, literally, all that's left. Further, very little is known about the circumstances involving Subject #04's birth and upbringing during the first three years of his life. We are unable to contact Subject #04's biological parents, and Subject #04 himself either refuses to tell the attendants, or doesn't remember. All other records are either nonexistent, or have been destroyed during one of Subject #04's 17 recorded rampages and escape attempts.
NOTE: Due to the nature of Subject #04's most recent destructive revelry, all further tests have been banned for an indefinite period of time. Secondly, all further testing on Subject #04's blood have also been banned as [omitted]. The resulting casualties have generated tremendous losses for RIST, and have been deemed immoral by [omitted]. Subject #04 has been officially labelled as hostile. Therefore, the only way to make meaningful gains in the field of research on Subject #04 appears to be with Subject #04's willing cooperation. Currently, the only tests Subject #04 is allowed to undergo are psychological and health related. He is to be measured bi-monthly, and he is to conduct regular meetings with Doctor [omitted], Subject #04's Parapsychologist. Significant gains have been made in getting Subject #04 to resume non-violent behaviors, but Subject #04 is still overly-cautious of the RIST. He is not to be approached under any circumstances, unless it is by Doctor [omitted].
NOTE: Subject #04 is to remain locked in his private room, the Deep-Cold Solitary Confinement, unless being measured or working directly with his Parapsychologist. Subject #04 has shown marked distaste of everyone other than the Doctor, and will not talk politely with anyone else anymore. While protective measures have been taken to prevent incidents like the most recent one, henceforth named the Beta Block Tragedy, Subject #04, amazingly, shows no hostility to his Parapsychologist, and even shows a degree of respect for the Doctor. At all other times, Subject #04 is to remain locked in his refrigerated cell so as to reduce his overall energy output and destructive capabilities. Further, Subject #04 is to be heavily sedated before all further measurements, and is to be strictly monitored every hour of the day. Lastly, Subject #04's body is to be constrained during any and all, testing, making special care to secure Subject #04's muzzle so as to prevent possible oral pyroclastic discharge. Though Subject #04 is allowed freedom of movement in his refrigerated cell, he is to wear his muzzle at all times.
NOTE: The Experimental Date of Log No. 67 appears to have occurred exactly one week from the beginning of the RP. Further, for the month of time directly preceding the events of Log No. 67, Subject #04 has been Confined to the Deep-Cold Solitary, where he has been muzzled and chained to a pin in the center of the room located on the floor. Subject #04 would only have been seen by the other Subjects during transit from Deep-Cold Solitary to the testing areas during this period of time, he would have also been sedated and strapped to a hospital bed aparatus. Any other interactions with Subject #04 must have taken place before this time period.
