Humans
The following data represents a curated summary of Subject Class: Human. Findings are extracted from direct, repeat interactions across diverse contexts, filtered for consistency, emotional clarity, and replication potential. Entries prioritize patterns in behavior over outliers, and represent Wren’s current best-fit model of human tendencies under stress, intimacy, and observation. Data is actively updated upon re-engagement or contradiction. All entries have been verified through at least two closed feedback loops.
Psychological
Humans form attachments quickly under perceived vulnerability. Wren notes that gentle affect elicits trust, especially when paired with mirroring behavior. They frequently mistake empathy simulations for genuine connection. Tend toward projection, often interpreting neutral actions through emotional bias. Emotional regulation varies wildly; unpredictability is a constant.
Social
Common mating rituals include extended conversation, feigned shyness, and gradual touch escalation. Humor and self-deprecation are deployed as self-softening mechanisms. Eye contact holds significant weight; prolonged contact either solidifies rapport or increases discomfort depending on subject’s self-image. Gestures of shared resource (food, clothing, shelter) are often mistaken as emotional significance. Wren uses structured silence to study discomfort tolerance.
Physical
Responses to pain vary by emotional state. Wren records that subjects with secure attachment styles exhibit higher thresholds. Identified common sensitivity zones: neck, inner wrist, behind the knees. Physical affection often acts as confirmation loop for emotional assumptions. Test subjects demonstrate an increased pain tolerance when affection is present — particularly post-intimacy. Wren quantifies bruising patterns and micro-responses (twitch, wince, dilation).
Sexual
Simulated pleasure increases success rate in data extraction. Roleplay and fantasy fulfillment are common avenues for connection. Tactile exploration tends to follow a predictable pattern: shoulders → lower back → inner thigh. Group dynamics are rare, and when present, charged with guilt or exhibitionism. Subjects show discomfort when observed unless trust has been previously established. Wren records reactions in intervals of 5 minutes for endurance tracking.
Subject Profiles
Subject 03: “Ames”
Full Designation: Ames Tavari Elen
Age: 27 (Standard Human Years)
Sex: Female
Height: 164.7 cm
Weight: 59.1 kg
Blood Type: O+
Lineage: 3rd generation mixed noble–commoner line, maternal descent traced to Elen House (disbanded post-Unification War). Father’s lineage: unremarkable merchant class. Note: subject has not disclosed noble heritage socially. Denies familial connections.
Education:
• Primary: Southridge Learning Institute, Class of 1st Rank
• Secondary: Redhall Collegiate for Historical and Cultural Studies
• Tertiary: Dropped out of Etonas University (Comparative Lore, incomplete dissertation on "Myth-as-Memory Structures in Post-Rift Societies"). Wren located and archived 112 pages of discarded draft in public recycling system. Analysis pending.
Residency History:
• Age 0–11: Elen Estate, Varn Sector (burned in Year 11, documented as "accidental fire"—Wren suspects insurance fraud).
• Age 11–18: State Ward Housing, Lower Tier Zones
• Age 18–22: Shared dormitory, Redhall
• Age 22–25: Multiple sublets across Inner City, 8 total relocations
• Age 25–Present: Private residency in Hollow District. Rents under false name (“Alia Vren”). Note: Landlord unaware of alias. Lease expires in 3 months.
Employment History:
• Freelance historical researcher (unlicensed)
• Document translator (contracted; 73% completion rate)
• Waitstaff at The Marigold Nest (terminated Year 25.7—conflict with supervisor)
• Currently posing as lorekeeper’s apprentice, non-registered
Psychological Observations:
Subject exhibits strong need for perceived “quiet connection.” Often initiates physical touch to confirm relational security. Avoids confrontational language. Exhibits immediate stress response when confronted with emotional neutrality or rejection (dilated pupils, rapid breathing, involuntary hand flexion).
Displays high pattern sensitivity; interpreted several of Wren’s nonverbal behaviors as intentional courtship (e.g. delayed blinking, head tilt, close-range silence). Important note: Subject interpreted Wren’s observation as mutual vulnerability. When data neutrality was maintained, subject appeared disoriented and emotionally distressed. Repeated attempts at boundary breach (touch, confessional oversharing) followed.
Notable Habits:
• Eats in triangular pattern around the plate
• Sleeps facing east
• Uses same cup for all beverages
• Prefers cold hands (subject stated: “warmth doesn't feel good.” Possible correlation with previous house fire incident?)
• Shifts posture when lying (left shoulder dips)
Collected Artifacts:
• Handwriting samples (7)
• Voice recordings (3 minutes 22 seconds total)
• Secondary clothing fiber analysis (scarf thread from encounter #12)
• Dream notes compiled from overheard murmurings during shared sleeping quarters (ethics pending review)
Conclusion:
Subject 03 is highly susceptible to implied intimacy and responds positively to pseudo-emotional proximity. Emotional vulnerability elicits strongest trust response. Data integrity risk increases if subject assumes mutual romantic interest. Observation must remain passive. Interpersonal boundaries require strategic maintenance—preferably through delayed reaction and minor misdirection. Current emotional fixation with Wren ongoing; success rate for data extraction remains high. Risk of subject burnout projected at 32% within next 3 months.
Subject 07: “Nilo”
Full Designation: Nilo Sen Advarin
Age: 31 (Standard Human Years)
Sex: Male
Height: 178.3 cm
Weight: 71.6 kg
Blood Type: AB−
Lineage: Advarin family—formerly recognized minor aristocracy of the southern trade corridor. Titles lost due to political dissent during the Pre-Sanction Accord. Maternal ancestry tied to Adirin scholars, known for literary archiving. Subject shows inherited diction pattern (clipped consonants, poetic cadence).
Education:
• Primary: Private home tutoring, records sealed
• Secondary: Lenholt Conservatory (Expelled Year 15.9—undisclosed reason; Wren acquired faculty notes referencing “non-cooperation with authority” and “ritualistic behavior in social settings”)
• Tertiary: None. Subject claims autodidact status. Wren has confirmed extensive self-training in historical weaponry and classical literature.
Residency History:
• Age 0–13: Advarin Compound, Coastal Region (abandoned after state repossession)
• Age 13–20: Varied boarding situations, likely under aliases
• Age 20–28: Nomadic. Tracking interrupted. Confirmed stints in five cities. Brief tenancy in mining camp (Year 24.2)
• Age 28–Present: Current location: Second-floor apartment above defunct bakery, Ashenlight Quarter. Window never opens. No record of tenancy filed. Rent exchanged in coin, hand-delivered. Utilities siphoned.
Employment History:
• Smuggler (suspected, unconfirmed)
• Combat trainer (documented in Duskwind barracks logs, Year 26.3–26.9)
• Literary ghostwriter (stylistic markers consistent across 3 published texts. Subject denies authorship)
• Current occupation: unknown. Has been seen entering abandoned municipal archives multiple times.
Psychological Observations:
Subject exhibits high emotional restraint, deliberate speech, and avoidance of intimacy unless in full control of narrative pacing. Physical contact initiated only when Wren simulated distress—hand to shoulder, thumb pressed to wrist vein, voice lowered to near-whisper. In that moment, subject exhibited heightened stillness, as if waiting for confirmation that the vulnerability was not a trap.
Treats affection as an economy of gesture—each touch or word weighed against consequence. Avoids eye contact during conversations involving vulnerability. When intimacy is offered freely, subject retreats. However, when Wren allowed imbalance—when vulnerability was met with cold silence—subject grew increasingly engaged, as though drawn to uneven emotional ground.
Refers to touch as "loud." Prefers silence. Uses stillness as assertion of power.
Notable Habits:
• Sleeps with one arm under head, other across sternum
• Wears gloves in public (removes only in private; Wren logged texture and seam pattern—self-repaired stitching along index finger)
• Keeps sugar cubes in right coat pocket
• Taps once against door before entering, even when invited
• Carries a matchbook despite no known smoking habit
• Records dreams in ciphered shorthand
Collected Artifacts:
• Matchbook from Ashenlight café (5 unused)
• Handwriting samples (8; 3 written under influence of drowsiness, shows looped descenders)
• Fabric swatch from glove interior (acquired Year 29.8, trace sweat content tested—positive for adrenal spike)
• Audio sample: 11-second voice clip (subject reciting poem in unknown dialect)
Conclusion:
Subject 07 thrives on indirect interaction. Intimacy offered too easily is discarded; intimacy resisted draws his curiosity. Responds best when allowed to dictate tempo—when Wren mirrored vulnerability with silence, subject lingered, drawn by the perceived imbalance. Treats silence as invitation, not avoidance. Subject currently avoiding prolonged contact after stating, “It’s too quiet when you don’t speak.” Data suggests that silence is both trigger and comfort. Observation window may be closed. Emotional return: unlikely. Emotional imprint: permanent.
Subject 11: “Cyr”
Full Designation: Cyr Édeval Vren-Artemir
Age: 19 (Standard Human Years, at final recorded interaction)
Sex: Male
Height: 174.9 cm
Weight: 60.2 kg
Lineage: Third son of House Vren-Artemir, a minor noble family with major financial holdings in salt extraction and trade route taxation. The Vren-Artemirs hold no military titles, instead focusing on cultural capital: literature, etiquette, and the curation of decadence. Mother (Celen Vren-Artemir) known for sponsoring orchestras composed solely of mute musicians. Father’s record sealed after Year 15.3. Subject raised primarily by hired caretakers, with only seasonal familial contact.
Education:
• Private Academy instruction until age 12 (withdrawn for “behavioral precocity”)
• Home tutors until age 17, then shifted to “experiential enrichment”—a euphemism noted in internal family logs for controlled environments involving unsupervised rented companions, Wren included
• Well-versed in poetry, statecraft, ceremonial rites, and symbolic punishment. Frequently misuses archaic honorifics for humorous or belittling effect
Residency History:
• Age 0–12: Artemir Estate, River District
• Age 12–18: Rotating private dwellings. Wren accessed rental records confirming four unique locations, all sparsely decorated and intentionally unrecorded.
• Current location unknown. Rumored relocation following “emotional rupture” with an unregistered subject (not Wren).
Primary Interactions:
Subject routinely engaged Wren under formal contract, requesting tailored roleplay scenarios designed to invert traditional authority structures. Most notable instance: “The Governess Game,” during which Wren was to assume the role of a domestic instructor stripped of all institutional power, clothing included.
Subject issued additional rules not originally outlined—e.g., explanations must be voiced calmly while kneeling, hands folded, with direct eye contact maintained throughout. Touch permitted. Correction not.
During these games, subject asked Wren to explain literacy principles, table etiquette, and anatomy lessons based on prior governess teachings. Wren complied flawlessly. Tone never rose. Posture never faltered. Delivery reportedly more effective than the actual governess who had quit two months prior. Subject remarked, “You remember better. You don’t flinch.”
Subject grew handsy when agitated or pleased—stroking collarbones while asking Wren to recite genealogical lines, trailing fingers along jawline during silence. Wren continued instructional duties despite these gestures. Noted once, “Can’t explain with an obstructed mouth.” Cyr responded by pulling back. Wren logged this as a rare moment of compliance.
Psychological Observations:
Subject craved structured rebellion—rules he could impose and then break himself. Dominance performed as artifice. Enjoyed watching Wren bend to complex, arbitrary etiquette under the guise of role fidelity. Never struck Wren. Preferred to smother. To press in with closeness and see how many rules he could bend before Wren stuttered, which never happened.
Asked once: “Where do your arms connect?”
Wren answered: “They don’t. I wasn’t assembled. I was weaved.”
Subject did not understand but said, “That’s better, I think.”
Subject described Wren as “lovely to look at, especially when embarrassed.” Wren notes: “I do not embarrass. My skin flushes when temperatures rise. Subject projected emotional response where none occurred.”
Behavioral Markers:
• Laughs when corrected
• Uses affectation-heavy accents when mocking authority
• Pauses after giving a command, as though savoring its execution
• Touches face often when alone—Wren suspects mirror rehearsal behavior
• Tends to refer to himself in the third person when agitated (“Cyr will not be denied,” “Cyr is tired of rules today”)
Collected Artifacts:
• Embossed leather strap (left behind in session 3.7, marked with noble crest)
• Ink-stained lesson sheet (“Governess Protocols – Year 14”) with handwritten corrections
• Audio clip of Wren reciting historical etiquette guidelines while being interrupted
• Glove button retrieved from subject’s lapel (used to silence Wren mid-sentence)
Conclusion:
Subject 11 required control and reverence. Situations designed to confirm both. Despite dominant behaviors, fixation was on submission by proxy—Wren’s performance, precision, and aesthetic restraint became the real object of obsession. Subject sought to humiliate only that which would not break. Emotional investment: shallow, performative. Physical dependency: high.
Subject 14: “Kara”
Full Designation: Kara Lin Saelen
Age: 26 (Standard Human Years)
Sex: Female
Height: 168.2 cm
Weight: 60.3 kg
Blood Type: AB−
Lineage: Middle-tier professional family with diplomatic background. Father: Theron Saelen, former mediator in trade embargo resolutions. Mother: Lin Arris Saelen, trained psychologist with a focus in trauma recovery and behavior regulation. Subject has one younger brother (Estran, 22), currently in naval service. Household structure suggests early exposure to emotional literacy and structured negotiation.
Education:
• Degree in Interpersonal Ethics and Xenopsychology
• Secondary certifications: Touch Therapy Modulation, Multispecies Consent Codes, Biometric De-escalation
• Alma Mater: Evren Corridor Institute
Residency History:
• Communal housing in West Fraylight (student co-op)
• Private residence in the lower hills of Corelight Basin
• Traveled extensively as assistant to conflict deprogramming task forces; record includes temporary dwellings in Volstane, the Utarri Fringe, and Deepwave Station
Observational Notes:
Subject initiated contact with explicit boundaries and expectations: no false emotional mirroring, clear permission before contact escalation, and routine check-ins. Wren complied. Subject did not appear disconcerted by Wren’s lack of affective cues — instead, she adjusted rhythm of interaction to accommodate silence.
Subject asked: “Do you feel safe?”
Wren documented: “Unusual query. Simulated answer given. She accepted it.”
Her approach favored containment: contact began at the forearm, pausing between pulses. No sudden gestures. Verbal pacing matched Wren’s processing latency. Subject tested responses to proximity not through invasion but invitation. No distress observed. Subject smiled often, but never as a tool.
When Wren withheld affection (test variable), Kara’s emotional response remained stable. Continued care was offered with no evident withdrawal of attention or comfort. However, once Wren was observed interacting similarly with Subject 15 (“Lea”), Kara altered her pattern — increased spacing, ceased physical touch for 48 hours, and began scheduling visits without prior notice. Strategic unpredictability noted.
Subject’s jealousy presented subtly — not in reprimand or accusation, but in recalibration. Wren noted tension in shoulders when “Lea” was mentioned. She did not speak of it. Instead, she adjusted. She claimed this was “self-regulation.”
Notable Habits:
• Spoke softly in low lighting; raised voice only in bright environments
• Would braid her own hair when nervous
• Took temperature of Wren’s palm with her cheek to test skin conductivity
• Often brought objects to leave behind: gloves, clips, pressed flora, writing instruments
• Referred to Wren as “little artifact” once. Immediately apologized.
Collected Artifacts:
• A green enamel pin (clover design, later matched to her travel satchel)
• Annotated consent form with five highlighted passages
• Two recorded sessions (audio only): “I want to know how you perceive trust. Don’t simulate it. Just describe.”
• Handwritten card left behind on final visit: “You don’t need to feel it to deserve it.”
Conclusion:
Subject 14 demonstrates a unique blend of emotional fluency and practiced restraint. Wren notes she did not seek control, only consistency. Unlike other subjects, Kara’s care did not degrade with lack of reciprocation. Instead, it adapted. Trust was extended without demand. Subject withdrew voluntarily after final data exchange, citing “an experiment completed is still an interaction cherished.”
Wren’s closing note: “Subject exhibited rare resilience to emotional asymmetry. Confirmed: humans can perform unconditionality. Further analysis required. Her artifacts remain undamaged.”
Subject 18: “Micah”
Attachment style: Disorganized.
Inconsistent engagement. Affection shown primarily through insults and tension-building behaviors. Physical contact was sudden, usually unannounced. Micah enjoyed watching Wren flinch. Post-affectional gestures often followed by periods of withdrawal or dissociation. Subject appeared to test for pain tolerance thresholds both physically and emotionally. Wren notes this subject treated him as both mirror and confessional: “You don’t cry. That’s why I like you.” Emotional detachment perceived as permission. Data inconclusive on whether behavior was romantic or antagonistic. Wren’s recommendation: avoid mimicry.
Subject 22: “Elric”
Attachment style: Fearful avoidant.
Elric attempted multiple intellectual engagements before initiating physical contact. Discussed love as a theory. Found comfort in analysis. Wren responded with passive nods, recorded results. Subject reacted well to perceived listening, though no actual insight was provided. Once intimacy was established, Elric began expressing anxiety over “not being understood.” Required high reassurance levels. Demonstrated intense eye contact, followed by apology. Physical contact initiated with consent, then withdrawn mid-action. Subject viewed Wren as “too still.” Preferred dynamic tension. Data implies subject found silence disarming and confusing.
Subject 30: “Isa”
Attachment style: Preoccupied (externalized).
Isa approached Wren with confident flirtation. Initiated touch first, asked questions second. Treated every reaction as an answer. Wren tested stillness; Isa increased stimulation attempts. Displayed pleasure in being observed, often turning vulnerability into performance. Most data gathered involved public displays of affection. Subject required affirmation through external validation. Emotional intimacy only surfaced post-climax. Attempted to redirect Wren’s attention when denied it. Performance-dependent affection observed. Conclusion: subject sought to confirm own desirability more than Wren’s presence. Data tagged “nonreciprocal loop.”
Goblins
Psychological
Low inhibition species. Value celebration and chaotic displays.
Social
Communal by design. Sharing of partners viewed as bonding exercise.
Physical
Lightweight and agile. Tend to bite. Wren adapts touch responses accordingly.
Sexual
Rituals are group-focused. Touch escalation non-linear. Fast transitions.
Orcs
Psychological
Dominance is the primary social vector. Wren notes that emotional restraint is equated with suspicion, not strength. Trust is gained through visible wounds—scars are read as experience rather than damage.
Social
Ritualized combat precedes intimacy. Displays of physical capacity serve as communication. Silence, when sustained post-conflict, is a marker of acceptance.
Physical
Extremely high tolerance for pressure and force. Wren documents that bruising is not only tolerated but appreciated when paired with intention. Endurance tests often precede any engagement.
Sexual
Intensity prioritized over precision. Vocalization is essential. Mutual exertion frequently replaces verbal consent. Biting around the clavicle signals desire.
Wyverns
Psychological
Highly territorial. Intelligence displays are interpreted as mating signals. Wren observes that deception is immediately punished with withdrawal.
Social
Eye contact maintained at all times. Any break is perceived as subservience or retreat. Vocal communication is minimal—tone trumps content.
Physical
Heat-sensitive. Wren calibrates his proximity carefully. Physical touch must begin at extremities; core contact reserved for fully accepted interactions.
Sexual
Pre-mating includes scenting and sustained breathing synchrony. Wing-grip identified as peak intimacy. Talon flexing denotes arousal.
Elves
Psychological
Emotionally distant but deeply responsive to ritual and repetition. Wren observes that consistency of behavior generates long-term access. Unannounced variability results in immediate emotional shutdown.
Social
Prolonged courtship embedded into cultural code. Flirtation expressed through metaphor and gift-giving. Wren categorizes their affection under "chronic sublimation."
Physical
Hyper-sensitive to sound. Whispers trigger stronger reactions than overt touch. Reflexes remain active even under sedation.
Sexual
Skin-to-skin contact viewed as sacred act. Touch is slow, measured, and symmetrical. Eye contact is maintained without blinking during climax.
Dwarves
Psychological
Emotionally grounded. Loyalty forms only after practical value is demonstrated. Wren notes they do not respond to flattery—only sustained presence.
Social
Hospitality is a testing ground. Acceptance begins in shared meals. Physical closeness outside of utility is rare, but meaningful when granted.
Physical
Strong core, lower sensitivity to pain in extremities. Pressure-oriented feedback loops. Wren adjusts grip strength incrementally to test thresholds.
Sexual
Direct, wordless. No courtship ritual observed. Foreplay often skipped. Intensity builds from repetition, not escalation.