Hypatia

She can manipulate matter upon physical contact, transforming its properties and restructuring its composition. Special metals processed by the subject can resonate with Mania substances, exponentially amplifying their power.

She was already proficient in using her abilities when visiting DisCity. It is speculated that her powers had awakened during her time in Fraser, though the specific cause remains unknown.

She displays a mild degree of Mania corruption with no visible symptoms on her body. She remains lucid, though she still experiences occasional mental fatigue and insomnia after using her abilities.

A legitimate Campbell offspring and the youngest researcher in the history of the Fraser Institute, the subject has made significant contributions to the advancement of Aurum Secretum technology. She typically devotes herself to academic pursuits and rarely appears in public. This exchange marks her first official visit to DisCity. According to the 9th Agency's investigation, the subject is deeply involved in a highly classified project at the Institute. This project receives covert backing from the Campbell family. Specific details remain unknown and require further investigation.

The subject demonstrates strong self-control, maintains a positive attitude, and actively cooperates with the Bureau's investigation while providing support for special operations. Researchers at the Institute have also highly commended her exceptional academic abilities. Upon confirmation, it has been determined that the subject does not require mandatory detention, but only needs to report periodically to the Bureau for routine Sinner examinations.

She represents the Fraser Institute on diplomatic missions to DisCity, exchanging Mania-related technology with the Ring Research Institute. While she enjoys various privileges as an Outland envoy, her status as a Sinner requires her to be registered with the MBCC and regularly examined.

The subject hails from the Campbell family of Fraser. Displaying exceptional intelligence from a young age, she demonstrated remarkable talent in scientific research. After being granted special admission to the Luminaris Society, the subject quickly made breakthroughs in refining Aurum Secretum technology, earning her the title of Fraser's Star of Tomorrow.

To further optimize the practicality of Aurum Secretum, the subject voluntarily requested a transfer to the Furor research station in the farlands region. However, for reasons unknown, shortly after arriving at Furor, the subject changed her research focus from Aurum Secretum armaments to defensive Resonance experiments.

In N.F. 115, BR-005 erupted in the Furor region of the farlands. Reports indicate that the subject was involved in the BR-005 breakout from start to finish. Following the Black Ring detonation, the subject severed ties with Fraser and ventured deep into the farlands in an attempt to locate newly-formed Hypercube mines left behind by BR-005.

Coming from the prominent Campbell family of Fraser and always busy with her official duties, even when she works at the Institute, she usually has her daily life taken care of by personal attendants. Despite that, during her temporary stays at the MBCC, she has declined such services offered by the Bureau and insists on maintaining her own quarters.

She prefers a quiet lifestyle and rarely displays any emotion in daily interactions, but will occasionally showcase her deadpan humor in private. She's apparently noted down numerous joke ideas in her personal notebook, but they are indeed not that good and the other Sinners usually just excuse themselves quietly after hearing them.

She enjoys collecting travelogues from various regions and shows great curiosity about the experiences of other Sinners at the Bureau, even asking about their travels and adventures in their hometowns. Meanwhile, she appears to be compiling a travel bucket list, though her numerous responsibilities consistently force her to postpone these travel plans.

She previously sought to observe and analyze the capabilities of the shackles. After this request was denied, she's begun having scheduled academic discussions with Chief instead. However, their conversations have gradually extended beyond designated times, with the subject now frequently visiting Chief's office in the afternoons to share her homemade Campbell herbal tea.

[Hypatia approaches you pushing a tea cart.]

Hypatia: Chief, would you like a cup of Campbell vanilla tea? I brewed it myself. The flavor should be acceptable even to someone from DisCity.

• Prompt: Thank you.
• Hypatia: Vanilla tea helps calm the mind and promotes restful sleep. Pleasant dreams, Chief.
• Hypatia: 😘😘😘

• Prompt: The flavor is certainly... unique.
• Hypatia: I'm so glad you like it! It's excellent for calming nerves and promoting sleep. Please, drink more.
• Hypatia: 😘😘😘

[Hypatia seems to have become fascinated with DisCity travelogues.]

Hypatia: Chief, I know a scholar shouldn't spend so much time on these books. Please stop me...

• Prompt: Finish this one, then call it quits.
• Hypatia: But it's only the first book in the series!
• Hypatia: 😖😖😖

• Prompt: Try putting it down and get back to work.
• Hypatia: Yes... I can certainly resist temptation...
• Hypatia: 😖😖😖

⚠ Stargazing
Hypatia has sent you a request.

System Notifications: Hypatia would like to simulate a starry sky.

• Prompt: Approve

⚠ World Travels
When Fraser meets Eastia.

System Notifications: Hypatia is interested in Yugu's stories about Eastia, and the two have arranged to meet up in the library.

• Prompt: Observe
System Notifications: Hypatia repeatedly questioned the authenticity of Yugu's stories. After several such challenges, Yugu excused herself saying she needed to drink tea to soothe her throat, and never returned.

⚠⚠ Scientific Dispute
You just missed a collision of scientific minds.

System Notifications: While passing by the Energy Furnace, you spot Hypatia and sense Mania Flux.

• Prompt: Approach and ask
Chief: Feeling overworked?

Hypatia: I'm fine, thank you for your concern, Chief.

Hypatia: Oh, by the way, there was a young girl with pink hair and glasses who came by earlier. What was her name?

• Prompt: Summer?
Chief: That would be Summer. What did she want?

System Notifications: Hypatia takes a deep breath, and you can tell she's struggling to contain her emotions.

Hypatia: While I was working, she stood beside me watching for quite some time. I thought she was interested, so I started explaining the principles behind my work.

Hypatia: ...But then she asked if my experiment was just playing make-believe.

• Prompt: Comfort her
Chief: Ah... don't be upset. Summer is also a scientist with her own strong convictions.

Chief: Perhaps we could approach this in a more scientific manner? Let's treat it as a challenge from a fellow scientist.

Hypatia: Hmm... you make a valid point.

Hypatia: I'll start writing a paper tonight to refute her biased perspective.

System Notifications: With her composure restored, Hypatia returns to her work.

⚠⚠ Unfettered
True scientists are unfettered by trivial matters.

System Notifications: You encounter Hypatia in the hallway and, while greeting her, notice her robe is hopelessly wrinkled.

• Prompt: Mention her wrinkled robe
Chief: Is the iron in your room working properly?

Chief: If it's not working, you can request a replacement.

System Notifications: Hearing your question, Hypatia looks puzzled.

Hypatia: The iron in my room is working perfectly. I use it every night.

Hypatia: If I may ask, Chief, why do you inquire about this?

Chief: You use it every night... Oh, um, I see.

System Notifications: Hypatia seems perplexed by your tone. Following your gaze, she looks down at herself, then awkwardly tugs at her severely wrinkled robe.

Hypatia: ...But I just ironed this last night.

• Prompt: Offer assistance
Chief: There are several Sinners here who are skilled with household chores. You could ask them for help if you need it.

Hypatia: No! That won't be necessary. I was reading until very late last night and rushed through everything, so I wasn't as meticulous as usual.

Hypatia: How embarrassing. I'll go and rectify this right away.

Chief: Hmm...

System Notifications: An awkward silence falls between you two as your eyes briefly meet. You decide it's best to take your leave.

System Notifications: Later that day, you spot Hypatia with her robe draped conspicuously over her arm, drawing more attention to what she's trying to hide. Without a word, you hand her a note you've prepared with Mira and Jelena's room numbers.

⚠⚠⚠ Dry Humor
Rumor has it that Hypatia's notebook is filled not with formulas, but with dry jokes.

System Notifications: While passing through the Recreation Area, you notice Hypatia clutching a notebook as she sits among a group of Sinners. Despite the setting, the atmosphere is strangely solemn.

• Prompt: Approach and ask
Chief: Why are you all so quiet? Is everything alright?

System Notifications: Hypatia glances at you, embarrassed.

Hypatia: Nothing's the matter. Thank you for your concern.

Hypatia: If you have a moment to spare, Chief, would you like to hear a bit of my wordplay?

• Prompt: All Ears
Chief: I'm quite fond of wordplay myself. I'm all ears.

Hypatia: I'm on a seafood diet.

Hypatia: Every time I see food, I eat it.

Hypatia: ...

Hypatia: That's my joke.

• Prompt: Burst into laughter
• Chief: Haha, that's hilarious!
• Hypatia: ...You don't have to pretend.
• Chief: I wasn't pretending...
• System Notifications: Hypatia sighs and crosses something out in her notebook.
• Hypatia: It seems this won't work.

• Prompt: Let me tell you one too
• Chief: A swimming expert jumps into the sea, but ends up dying. Why is that?
• Chief: Because he jumped into DisSea.
• System Notifications: After you finish speaking, the room falls silent. Some Sinners can't help but roll their eyes. Hypatia, however, smiles.
• Hypatia: That's a good joke. It seems we are kindred spirits.
• Chief: ...Are we really on the same level when it comes to jokes?
• System Notifications: Hypatia is too busy to answer you, focused on jotting down your joke in her notebook.

⚠⚠⚠ Equivalent Exchange
Hypatia would like to provide additional assistance to the cafeteria.

System Notifications: Passing by the greenhouse, you're surprised to find Hypatia—who absolutely cannot cook—busily working in the kitchen.

• Prompt: Go up and check
Chief: What are you doing?

Hypatia: Good afternoon, Chief.

Hypatia: Since that incident concluded, I've been reflecting on my approach. I shouldn't conduct research in an ivory tower, but rather I should apply my studies to improving people's daily lives.

Hypatia: So when I heard about the recent meat price increases and procurement difficulties, I realized my abilities might be able to help.

Chief: How does your ability have anything to do with meat?

Hypatia: By decomposing and reconstructing matter, I can produce meat.

Hypatia: For instance, I could decompose this spoon and then reconstruct it into beef.

Hypatia: This way, we wouldn't have to worry about food prices anymore.

• Prompt: Sounds too good to be true
Chief: Won't there be any consequences from doing this?

Hypatia: The primary concern would be inflation, of course, but the quantity of meat we need shouldn't be enough to impact the market.

Hypatia: Secondly, I cannot create matter out of nothing, so we would need to purchase large quantities of other materials for equivalent exchange.

Chief: ...I was actually asking about food safety.

Hypatia: Well, this would actually be my first time using my abilities to create something for people to consume. All outcomes remain unknown variables.

Hypatia: Would you let me try it?

• Prompt: Let her experiment
• Hypatia: As I expected, you truly are full of courage. I'll bring some beef stew to your office shortly.
• Chief: Wait, your "try" means I'm the one trying it?
• System Notifications: Half an hour later, Hypatia delivers the beef dish to your office as promised. It looks remarkably appetizing. Despite your misgivings, you decide to give it a try.
• System Notifications: That night, you spend endless hours attached to the toilet bowl in the bathroom, followed by three full days confined to bed. After finally recovering, you immediately shut down this experiment.

• Prompt: Tell her to forget about it
• Chief: It doesn't seem particularly safe. Besides, we're not quite desperate enough to start eating our silverware yet.
• Chief: If you'd like to help out, perhaps you could ask if they need assistance at the Secret Chamber?
• System Notifications: After careful consideration, Hypatia accepts your suggestion.

A laboratory garb with a simple style and color, but the exquisite embroidery and gems adorning it reveal the distinguished lineage of its owner.

The truth I seek is like shifting sands, destined to bury golden palaces beneath its weight.