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[bronx-bomber87]

Happy Monday all :) Some UC Lucy and overly protective Tim. Always a fun combo to watch. Also Aaron telling like it is and getting a puppy. This is a good one before our epic next ep. Let’s get started.

5x07 Crossfire

We start off with Lucy getting recruited for a UC Op. She is official now post school. It’s for an all girl gang. They’ve been extorting shop owners on their turf. One stood up and he paid the price for it. What they need Lucy to do is infiltrate them. Get in close and see if they can’t get confession or murder weapon.

Lucy looks a little intimidated by the task. Harper doesn’t let that doubt linger for long. Builds her up saying she’s a UC now. This is what they do. Come in where they’re not wanted to build rapport and trust. Lucy puts her feelings of doubt in check and says she will figure it out.

Tim and Aaron show up for a noise complaint. The lady tells them she was just arguing with her son. Aaron asks what the problem is? She says he’s not listening, mouthy and cutting school. That she’s worried he’s going to end up like his sister. That'll she lose him to a gang. He’s only 15 years old. Tim tells her they can’t arrest or do anything unless he’s committed a crime.

She said she doesn’t want that. Just wants them to put the fear of God into him. See if it’ll keep him out of trouble. Aaron volunteers to talk to the kid. He does such good job with him. I love watching Tim watch him do that. You can see he’s impressed with the cop Aaron is becoming. He’s got a Lucy level skill of connecting with people and being genuinely empathetic. Aaron ends up giving Tabin his card for whenever he needs it to vent.

It doesn't take long before he is blowing up Aaron's phone complaining about his mom. It's actually pretty cute watching Aaron reply to him. He is enjoying helping this kid out and you can tell. Tim makes a joke about how he has a puppy now. The same kind of speech he gave Lucy back when she met Tamara in 3x02. Aaron is having the same resolve Lucy did back then. I mean yes her puppy lives with her now but we all love that haha He is cool as a cucumber saying as long as his mom is a good cook. LOL Tim just shakes his head.

We get some more Harper/Lucy goodness. Nyla is bringing over all the intel on the Razors. The folder is embarrassingly light. Lucy is confused because all these women have heavy records. Tons of drug arrests including meth. Harper tells her no one takes girl gangs seriously. It shows in the amount of intel they have on these women.

Lucy once again expresses her worry about making her way in. Harper knows she can do this. Wouldn’t have tapped her for this if she didn’t. I love their cute bonding moment about Lucy being a threat herself. Hehe That is true. Our girl is a powerhouse to be feared really. Especially with UC. Learned from the best in the business. Really loved this moment with them. Looking forward to more in S6.

Lucy is looking for any kind of in and finds out about Tim's call this morning. The sister of Tabin (Aaron’s puppy.) is in the gang. Lucy and Harper approach them about the call. Tim is cute af saying the call was cute. That all puppies are cute LOL Lucy’s comment is adorable about Tamara. Stealing earrings and losing them. It's classic and you know she wouldn't have it any other way. Tamara stopped being a puppy and became their pseudo daughter long ago though. This is an adorable moment nonetheless.

They’re telling Aaron this kid could be Lucy’s way in. One she desperately needs to establish instant rapport with them. You can see Aaron’s hesitancy on the whole matter. Knowing the mom’s feelings on opening that door for her son. Everyone seems on board for this plan except Aaron.

Which sucks cause he’s the rookie out of all of them. So his opinion while respected doesn’t carry the weight he wants it to. Tim says they can stakeout the meet together. Watch over Tabin so nothing happens to him. It's the only thing calming Aaron in this moment. So he agrees to reach out. They need the mother consent first before anything else.

Aaron is able to get Tabin's mom to consent. Telling her it'll be safe for him to do this. We find them next getting ready to send Lucy in. They’re posted outside a block party the gang is having. They spot Vina and signal Lucy to head in. She does so like a bat out of hell. Love her entrance and confidence she holds. Just handles that car like a damn champ as she drifts into the party literally. The concern on Tim's face from the moment she enters the scene is evident.

Tim looks anxious af the minute that gun is pulled on Lucy. He knows she can handle herself. Logically he knows that. It’s the emotional part that is flipping out right now. Even knowing she can handle herself doesn’t stop him from worrying like crazy. Doesn't ease the panic rising in his throat at the sight of her with a gun in her face. You can tell he is sick to his stomach watching this. Also look at Aaron he’s worried for Tim worrying. He can sense the tension coming off that man in waves.

Don’t tell me that man doesn’t know Tim Is gone for her. Aaron knows what's up. He has always sensed something more between them. Nothing he could put words to but he knows. Just like Grey, Angela and Harper know. Hence the look he’s doing right now for Tim. Worried Tim is a favorite of mine. We’re getting that right off the bat in this op.

Man is so in love and showing all his cards to Aaron. Doesn’t mean to be but he sure is. His whole body tenses up the minute that gun comes out. Legit panic all over his beautiful features. Lastly Lucy looks amazing btw. Like completely in BAMF mode. I’m as straight as an arrow. I’m sure you all can tell by way I drool over Eric. But damn if I don’t have a little girl crush on Lucy Chen haha

Lucy is smooth af in her verbiage. I love Angela and Harper smiling at her ‘Genes’ comment. They’re so proud of their girl. Makes me so very happy. Being the bad ass they knew she would be on this OP. Lucy holds her own the entire time. Doesn’t flinch once with that gun in her face. Shana comes up and has Vina stand down. Lucy says she’s gonna roll then. Acting like she doesn't need to be at this party. But she gets invited to stay for a drink or two. Mission accomplished. She’s in.

We watch Lucy lay down her backstory like a friggin champ. Saying she did a stretch at the same prison Shana did. Pulling out a name that will solidify her status for that. We watch Tim relax a little when she buys her story. Tells Aaron that Shawty is on the DOJ’s payroll and will back Lucy’s cover. Everything is falling into place like it's supposed to. Aaron says it time to pull Tabin then. He did what he was supposed to do. There is no need for him to stay at this party any longer than he has.

Tim tells him no. He’s fine where he is. Aaron presses it some more and says No sir he’s not. I said last episode Aaron had some serious balls with Tim. He for sure does in this moment holy hell. I remember gasping that he said that to Tim. I also said 'Excuse me.' with Tim when it happened LOL I was shocked Aaron would call him out like that. Tapping into Lucy from 1x03. Telling him like it is.

Tim is shocked too hence his reaction. He’s also mad that Aaron could not only see that but call him out on it. As we all know unless it’s Lucy and even then Tim doesn’t like to be called out. If looks could kill our lovely Aaron would be dead LOL Is Aaron right? Yes of course he is. Tim Is putting Lucy above this kid. That’s his first instinct is to protect her career and advance it. I love him for it truly I do. Doesn't mean Aaron is off base in what he is saying either.

Now even though I agree there is a time and place Aaron. Maybe don't call out your superior officer on an op like that lol But he’s definitely not wrong in this thought process. This is the thing Tim was scared of happening. Losing his objectivity based on Lucy alone. Now that’s been happening for years let's be honest. heh

Lucy Chen has been his blind spot for a long time. It’s just more prominent in this season. But Tim has always been putting her first since her early days. Now it usually has positive results. Unfortunately we see it has negative consequences this time around. Like what happens to this kid as we will see soon enough. Aaron’s fear of Tim wins out before the scene is up though. He says he shouldn't have said anything….Look at Aaron's eyes he is straight scared he just angered the beast ha

Sadly it turns out as badly as Aaron predicted it would. Tabin gets into with someone at the party and gets his ass beat. They break it up but not before he takes some serious damage. Lucy asks him if he’s ok Tabin says yes. Vina tries to get him to take the gun and he refuses. She makes fun of him and they take off. We can see how upset Lucy is he was hurt like that.

Unfortunately she has to compartmentalize and rejoin them. Harper says she’s in and they can leave now. Tim copies and they go to find Tabin. It’s super sad when they grab him up. Aaron looks so upset he got hurt. When the mom finds out she tears into them both. Can't say I blame her tbh. Aaron does jump in front of Tim (verbally speaking) during the whole thing. Doesn't do any good but I do love that.

Lucy gets brought along on a money run. I mean if nothing else Tabin's intro go her in real fast. Which is exactly what Lucy needed. It was the purpose of him being there. It’s so fun to watch her hold her own in these op's gotta say. Vina is a loose cannon and it shows. Lucy has to rein her in once again with being violent. It’s where we find out it was Vina who killed the owner not Shana. Harper’s original assumption was her not the sister. Which really sucks for Tabin and his mom. They had him be a CI to take her out not his sister…

Lucy meets up with Tim and Aaron outside Tabin's house. Vina is visiting her brother. Getting rid of the gun like Shana wanted her to by giving it to Tabin. Lucy lets them know it was Vina who killed store owner not the leader. Aaron looks so devastated. Lucy tells him how sorry she is but it’s true. That she probably has the gun on her right now. Tells them she doesn’t want to blow her cover so she’s gonna hang back. Tim understands and they roll up to arrest Vina.

She surrenders quickly but she already gave her brother the gun. Aaron see’s this and calls it out. We then watch Lucy all but bolt to Tim’s side. Cover blown because she thought he was in danger. Rolls up to back them in this arrest. I love that she had her cover protected then saw Tim was in potential danger. Said screw my cover my man is in trouble. Then launched to go protect him. Fantastic. Aaron gets him to drop the gun and hand it off. Tabin then says Aaron used him. It’s pretty sad tbh. They originally did this to bring her home not get her arrested because of their involvement. Sadly not how it worked out at all.

It’s confirmed the gun Vina had was the one that killed the owner. Aaron looks so sad about the whole ordeal. Lucy asks if his puppy has answered? He says no…Lucy reminds him they got a killer off the street. He replies sadly 'But it was his sister…' Her comforting skills kicking in telling him he’ll get it someday. As Tim and Aaron leave for night Tim and Lucy lock eyes.

Real subtle guys. The mini longing going on in this brief moment is primo though. Tim checking in on her but also sending heart eyes her way. Lucy doing the same thing in this gaze of theirs. The pining is real and evident in every episode. I adore that. Even one where they don’t have a ton of content. Testament to the amazing chemistry that Eric and Melissa have. Can take the smallest moments and make them explosive.

Also lord I love it when we get Tim Bradford in a Henley. Mmmm man makes something so simple so very sexy. Aaron apologizes to Tim for saying what he said. That he was out of line. Tim telling him yeah he was. Not in a place with Aaron yet to admit his faults. But it was good he saw how out of line he was in saying it then and there.

Tim does compliment him and say he had his back with the mom earlier. Aaron stepping right into that compliment saying yeah she was gonna lay him out LOL Oh how far our Tim has come for him to have a convo like that with Aaron and have it end with a smile. So proud of him it’s insane. That’s all she wrote for this one. Not a ton but enough that we got some goodies.

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Side notes-non Chenford

Elijah sucks LOL that’s it ha

Thank you forever and always to those who read, like and comment on these. Crazy ride it’s been doing these and you all make it worth it. See you all in 5x08 :)

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@delightfulharmonypoetry said: um. um. um. why is this not a full length thing? why stop? why? i just no get it. i just no get it at all. (there might be a weepy tantrum occurring over my keyboard. pay no attention. just expressing my love for this one shot)

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I’m sorry for responding to this now, I only just saw it! That being said, well. I hope to have something for this AU completed one day, but, alas. Real life is just way too demanding, I’m afraid. Even so, I’m glad you enjoyed it nonetheless! Seeing your reply really made my day. c:

[wandaluvstacos]

Chapter 14 is up! I still do plan on postponing the other updates until next weekend, but I figured this could be a sort-of Christmas gift…?

The first chapter is free.

Summary:

As the fourth and last son of the powerful Tillamangandu family, Mardi is barred from inheriting much of the vast wealth his family has accumulated. Having spent ten years away from home fighting in a war his family has helped fund, Mardi is relieved but cautious when he is finally called home. Then his father informs him that he will act as warden of their family’s farflung estate on the cold, rocky island of Mashuluwa, a seemingly worthless piece of land home to old fishermen and a crumbling fortress that hasn’t been lived in in 20 years.

Denied inheritance and any heirs, Mardi must take on a halfwife–a “half” man castrated before puberty and trained to serve as manager of zhir husband’s households. Mardi is paired with the half Ilani– a quiet half who has the self-discipline of a monk and the warmth of the icy waves that crash upon Mashuluwa’s shores.

Ilani struggles to adjust to zhir independence after a lifetime spent at the religious compound Bagali, where everything was regulated: eating, sitting, speaking, walking, and more. Mardi, bored and understimulated by his new home, wanders, leaving Ilani to take control of a house and populace that hasn’t seen the attention of its ruling family in two decades. Free from the critical eyes of zhir superiors, Ilani also struggles with zhir own identity– and the one that was denied zhir many years ago.

Excerpt:

“What is your name?” Ilani asked.

“Zalu Tabin-Kadarask,” the woman replied. “And what is yours?”

“Ilanitillamangandu.”

The woman shook her head. “That is your slave name. Do you know the one your mother gave you?”

“Excuse me?”

“Perhaps she doesn’t know who you are,” Zalu said, jerking her head toward Jalissa, “but I know what my own people look like.”

Ilani glanced at Jalissa, whose brow lowered in thought. Zalu was turning out to be much more than a simple beggar woman. She wore rags and had bare feet, but there was a defiance in her face that should not be tested.

“My only name has been Ilani,” Ilani told her.

“Is that what your captors told you?”

“I was given to Bagali as a babe because my mother could not care for me. She gave me no name.”

Zalu smirked. “Did they tell you she was a whore?”

“I…” Ilani trailed off, because very few details had been provided to Ilani about zhir birth and zhir mother. They might have insinuated that Ilani’s mother was a prostitute, but Ilani wasn’t sure.

“They usually do. It’s a similar story. The mother is always some poor wretch, addicted to opium or drink, selling her body for money. She gives the child away and takes the small reward these compounds offer for baby boys so that she can feed her habit. But it is usually a lie. Babies of whores and drunks go to the ore mines in western Tulea, where they can die and won’t be missed. Bagali doesn’t want these children of people they find shameful. But they’ll take the babies of those Tuleans who they think need to be humiliated the most—the educated or the noble. Good blood, they’ll say. A good foundation for the faith, in possession of good character.”

“How do you know all this? Who told you this?”

“Tuleans all know it,” Zalu replied, voice cold.

“I’ve never heard of it.”

“Why don’t you ask her then?” Zalu jerked her chin at Jalissa. “Her family is responsible for much of it.”

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@tabine

Thank you friend. They’re pretty stubborn. I’ve taken ib profen, a heat bag, drank tea, had a nap but they seem to want to stay. 8T Maybe a shower will help...

[spootz-writes]

Hold Me Close To Your Heart

Fell in love with @tabine's idea of Tenten holding a scalpel in The Secret Life of Teachers, and my hand slipped. Enjoy!

His long gait strides across the emergency room towards the reception counter, his intern struggling to match his quickened pace. “I got a page?” he asked the receptionist in charge.

 “Doctor Hyuuga,” she acknowledged him, “we got a call from the paramedics about an emergency thoracotomy on the field. I was requested to page you and have you on standby when they arrive. They should be here in about five minutes.”

 “I’ll be waiting outside for them,” he told her, who simply nodded. The intern who was shadowing him inwardly smiled. It was inappropriate to take pleasure in someone else’s pain, not to mention rude, but this was a real thoracotomy he would have a chance to help in. not only that, it is with the Cardio God of Konoha General Hospital!

 The wailing sirens of the ambulance signaled the arrival of their patient. The paramedic jumped out of the driver’s seat and informed the doctor about the patient’s condition. “Sawatori Ryuuchi, 20-year-old cop shot on the job. Single entrance wound to the left fifth intercostal space, no exit wound. Lost vitals in front of us,” his list droned on. “This is the emergency thoracotomy we called in about.”

 Doctor Hyuuga frowned. “You did a thoracotomy in the field?”

 “No, sir. I didn’t.” he pulled the ambulance doors open to reveal a woman with her hand in the patient’s chest.

 “It was me. I performed the thoracotomy.” She said. The interned blinked in amazement. Woah, having a bare hand in someone’s else chest? That’s so cool! he thought.

“Tenten…“ Doctor Hyuuga called out to her.

she smiled at him, looking positively radiant even with blood splattered all over her clothes. “Hey!” she greeted him. “I was going to buy groceries for tonight’s dinner, and well…” she ran her left hand through her undone hair and gestured to her occupied limb in the patient’s chest, “things happened,“ she laughed.

 Doctor Hyuuga turns to the woman, “Okay. Can you feel the lesion?”

 “Yeap. he’s got a big hole in his right ventricle. But as long as I keep my hand here, I can feel a good heartbeat.” She turned to look at the intern. “And what does that mean?” she asked.

The intern startled under both doctors’ piercing eyes.  “Err, if you move even a little, he can bleed to death?” he supplies. The lady nodded.

The intern’s attending turns to face him. “He needs surgery. Go book an OR. I have to get in there now.” He tells the intern. The young man rushes inside to do as he is told. With the paramedic’s help, the cardiothoracic surgeon loads the patient off the ambulance slowly, careful not to jostle Tenten’s hand on his heart.

 The intern comes back running a few seconds later. “They’re saying all the ORs are booked,” he gasps, trying to catch his breath.

 “Well, tell them to bump someone because we’re coming up either way,” Neji argues.

 “Doctor Mitarashi owes me a favor,” Tenten informs them. “Tell her to bump her exploratory laparotomy and prep it for an emergency cardio.”

 The intern nods and rushes again to make the necessary preparations.

“All right, here we go,” the doctor calls out. He extends an arm out to help Tenten up onto the gurney for easy transportation. “Got it?” he asks as soon as she is settled, straddling the patient. Upon receiving a confirmation, he lifts up the bed frames, locking them into place. “Let’s go!”

 They rush down the hallway to catch the elevator down to the operating rooms. “Hold that elevator please!” Tenten calls out from above the moving gurney. The nurses nearby held the door open until they were safely inside.

 Neji presses the button and watches their descent down to the operating rooms. He turns to the other doctor, who also had her eyes trained on the floor number. “You ready?” he asks, “Once these doors open, we’re gonna have to get him in the OR and open him up as soon as possible.

 Tenten nodded and tucked some hair behind her ear with her free hand. “I need a rubber band,” she tells him. She slowly maneuvers herself on the gurney so that her back faces Neji. He, in return, pulls out an extra hair tie from around his wrist and gathers up her long chestnut hair and ties it in a long, neat ponytail.

 “We’re not gonna have time to scrub.” He tells her, splitting her ponytail in half and pulling on both ends to tighten it, just the way she likes it.

 “I got hand sanitizer in my back pocket,” she tells him in return.

 He reaches over to her jeans and pats her pockets until he got what he wanted to look for. He squirts a handsome dollop on her free hand before giving himself the same treatment. “Do you always carry that around with you?” he asks, rubbing her hand with both of his.

 “It’s for emergencies like this, Doctor Hyuuga,” she counters.

 “True enough, Doctor Hyuuga,” he replies.

 The elevator dinged, signaling their floor. The doors open to reveal their intern waiting for them to hold open the elevator as he pushed the gurney out and into the operating room. The waiting nurses helped them into their operating scrubs. Tenten lowered her head to allow them to reach and tie a scrub cap on her. She then climbed off the gurney for them to drape the patient and prepare him.

 “He’s got a tear on the right ventricle and there could be torrential bleeding once we get in,” he briefed everyone in the room. “Let’s get him on bypass,” he instructed his team. “I’m going to reconstruct the ventricle.”

 “Scalpel!” Tenten calls out, extending her free hand for the instrument.

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“Like I was saying,” the intern told his friends, “It was amazing… How they pulled off the surgery flawlessly! It was like watching a dance between those two!”

“Isn’t your obsession with Doctor Hyuuga a little overboard?” one of his friends snickered.

“Obsession? It’s more like respect for him, I’ll have you know!” he corrected his friend, who held up both hands in surrender. “And the way Doctor T cuts the pericardium one-handedly with her other hand in the man’s chest… That’s amazing!”

His friend hums appreciatively. “Yeah, I guess she really earns the nickname as the Scalpel Goddess.”

“Then again, we have the Cardio God who saves the day too!”

“What are you all interns gossipping about?” asks a voice behind them. The two jumped out of their skin and clutched their racing hearts.

“Oh, Doctor Lee! we were just talking about Doctor Hyuuga’s ventral reconstruction.”

“And Doctor T performed an emergency thoracotomy on the field too!” they rattled on and on about the surgery the first intern assisted.

“Ah, the power couple huh?” Lee smiled,  “Those two are always in sync. They even have a unique way of communicating in silence. It’s always such a wonder watching them performing surgeries.”

“Good job everyone,“ Tenten greeted as the team of nurses and anesthesiologists filled out the room, and someone wheeled the patient away into his room. She deposited her gown and gloves before taking off her mask and scrub cap. She felt broad chest pressing against her back.

“Good job to you too, Doctor Hyuuga,“ he whispered into her ear. 

“Let’s go home,“ she told him. “I still have dinner to cook. Wanna help me?“ The arm slung over her shoulder told her his affirmative. The two exited the operating room to see Lee waiting outside for them

“Hey,“ he greeted, lifting a hand out of his coat to wave at them.

“Hey you,“ she replied. “We are going home for dinner. Want to join us?“ she offered.

Lee shook his head. “Nah,” he said, “You two should celebrate your anniversary alone. Go get some wine and have a quiet night.“

Tenten bit her bottom lip. “Uh, about that… I think we should lay off the alcohol for a while.”

Lee tilted his head and looked at her in confusion.Neji raised an elegantly shaped eyebrow. “Elaborate?” he asked.

“See? That’s why I took today off, not only just to cook dinner for our anniversary, but that is also another reason, you know,” she blubbered, “I was actually at the pharmacy when-“

“Just get to the point.”  Doctor Hyuuga interrupted her.

“I’m pregnant.“ she blurted out. “Positively and undeniably pregnant.“

He held an emotionless face as Lee stood by him, a fist in his mouth and legs jittery to stop himself from making too much of a reaction. Pregnant! Both his best friends are expecting a baby! He could already imagine his friend within the next few months, a hand cradling the bump that sat underneath her heart.

“I see,“ he finally said. He then reached out and grabbed her wrist, effectively pulling her to his chest. Turning around to Lee, he announced, “Excuse us, but I believe a celebration is heavily due.“

Lee watched his two best friends walk off, their feet as light as their hearts. He let out a little laugh. Hearts, he thought. That kid is going to be one heck of a doctor.

[evoldir]

Fwd: Postdoc: HarvardU.ComparativePopulationGenomics

Begin forwarded message: > From: evoldir@web.rhpcs.mcmaster.ca > Subject: Postdoc: HarvardU.ComparativePopulationGenomics > Date: 19 August 2021 at 07:09:29 BST > To: rdmpage@gmail.com > Reply-To: > > > We are hiring two postdoctoral fellows to work on an NIH-funded project > focused on the comparative and population genomics of conserved non-coding > elements in birds, building on our published work on PhyloAcc, a program to > infer evolutionary forces acting on non-coding sequences in a phylogenetic > context. > > There are two positions. The first position will be ideal for a candidate > with a background in Bayesian statistics, and will focus on developing new > comparative genomic models and methods to detect genome-wide signatures of > adaptive evolution on phylogenies and link genomic and phenotypic variation > on trees. The second position will be ideal for a candidate with a > background in population genetics or comparative genomics, and will focus > on the within-species population genetics of conserved non-coding elements, > including linking sequence variation to function in collaboration with > colleagues with expertise in developmental biology. Both positions will be > based at Harvard University in the groups of Scott Edwards (Organismic and > Evolutionary Biology), Jun Liu (Statistics), and Tim Sackton > (Bioinformatics). > > Funding is available for multiple (up to 3) years; continuation and > extension will be based on ongoing successful performance. We expect the > successful candidates to be on site so as to maximize interaction with PIs > and others working on the project. > > *Qualifications* > The preferred candidates will have broad expertise in statistics, > computational biology, population genetics, phylogenetics, computer > science, or related fields, and a demonstrated record of research > achievement (via publications or preprints). Candidates for the first > position will benefit from expertise in developing new phylogenetic > statistical models and comparative methods, whereas candidates for the > second position will benefit from expertise in evolutionary biology, > population genetics, or comparative genomics. Experience with > bioinformatics, working with large-scale data, and computational method > development (using Python, C, C++, or a related language) will benefit any > candidate. > > However, enthusiasm for the research questions, a track record of > accomplishment, and a desire to learn are more important than any specific > skills. > > *Working Environment* > The successful candidates will be based in one or more of the PI labs (Jun > Liu, Scott Edwards, Tim Sackton). The exact logistics are flexible and will > depend on the candidate’s interests and experience, and the postdoctoral > associates will have an opportunity to gain experience and training in > bioinformatics, statistics, population genetics, comparative genomics, > developmental genetics,and ornithology as necessary. The successful > candidates will also have the opportunity to interact with collaborators > Emma Farley (UCSD) and Cliff Tabin (Harvard Medical School). The combined > experience of our groups spans a wide range of topics and provides an > outstanding opportunity for training, collaboration, and scientific growth. > The larger scientific environment in Boston is unparalleled and provides > numerous opportunities for engagement, including the Boston Area > Evolutionary Supergroup and numerous seminar series and journal clubs. > > *Contact* > Preferred start date would be fall of 2021, but there is flexibility > around this. To apply, please send a CV and cover letter describing > interest and previous experience to Tim Sackton (tsackton at > g.harvard.edu), Scott Edwards (sedwards at fas.harvard.edu), or Jun > Liu (jliu at stat.harvard.edu) cc-ing all three. Informal inquiries > welcome. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the > position is filled. > > We are committed to diversity and especially encourage members of > underrepresented communities to apply. > > > Tim Sackton, PhD > Director of Bioinformatics > Informatics Group > Faculty of Arts and Sciences > Harvard University > > Tim Sackton > via IFTTT

[fruitysmellz]

Hello again, everyone~

In response to this post right here (read this if you haven’t lol), @mystiqdreamer was kind enough to summarize the choices and made a poll here (you are so amazing thank you so much!):

https://strawpoll.com/y9826e4

Please vote if you haven’t. @kovyxghost and I were hoping we could tally this up by the end of April so we can talk about the prompts/themes by May. 

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Also, was thinking about making a separate blog for this nejiten plan. Still waiting for kovyxghost for a reply regarding this though. :D

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Omassa ugeessa löytyy toi absolute/relative valinta sen ugeen asetuksista Button tabin alta. Ja niihin asetuksiin pääsen tehtäväpalkilla olevasta tabletti ikonista.

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Lycanthropy Lab

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WARNING THIS STORY CONTAINS: Female Wolf and Anthro Wolf TF With a mythological disease running rampant across the country, four college girls volunteer for a study that hopes to find a cure. However, nothing could have prepared them for the physical and mental changes they will go through under the light of the moon. This is a commissioned story for internmatt.

  Passing the sterile rooms and strange devices of the university’s research facility, Dr. Teld made his way towards the newly added wing of the experimentation lab. For years he had been trying to obtain funding for his pet project and the grey haired, bespectacled man was more than happy to finally have it. Sure, most of the funding had to go to paying off the test subjects, but he found it a small price for what he was about to achieve. Straightening his tie and pulling on his lab coat, he brushed his fingers through his beard and stepped into the next room.

   Waiting for Dr. Teld inside were four college women from the university. They were a unique bunch, doubtful that they had ever met one another before entering the lab that day. Regardless of their reason for being there, their cooperation was needed for the experiment to succeed. Clearing his voice, he stepped in front of the women and began.

   “Thank you all for joining this research program,” he said, gesturing towards his test subjects. “Just to be sure we are all on the same page, I’ll go over the purpose of this study. As you may have heard, the once thought mythological disease of Lycanthropy has been spreading across the country. The results have been as varied as the victims, but they all share some level of wolf traits that appear more frequent during a full moon. In hopes of finding a cure, you will be injected with the disease and monitored over the course of the lunar phase.” Digging into his lab coat, he pulled out a small notepad. “Before we begin, I would like to ask you all some questions.”

   Starting with the girl furthest to the left, Dr. Teld approached with pad in hand. She was a somewhat chubby woman, her grey sweatshirt and pants covering up a pudgy gut. Long strands of dull, black hair had to be constantly pushed out of the way of her wide-rimmed glasses. Despite her unimpressive appearance and pale skin, that didn’t take away from her enthusiastic smile as he approached her.

   “What is your name?”

   “My name is Joann Tabin. It is an honor to meet you Dr. Teld,” she proudly stated.

   “Oooh I love your energy Ms. Tabin. Tell me, why did you join this experiment?”

   “To join the famous Dr. Teld in helping cure a dangerous disease and be recorded in the history books,” she spouted, almost like she had spent hours rehearsing it in front of a mirror.

   “Excellent, I will appreciate your cooperation in the upcoming experiment,” he said, jotting down that her overenthusiasm may lead to skewed research results.

   Moving on to next woman in the lineup, Dr. Teld was blinded by the drastic comparison between her and Joann. Her skimpy, pink top and white short shorts left most of her dark skin exposed to emphasized her hourglass figure. Noticing his eyes start to wonder, the woman flung her curly brown hair behind her back to get his attention. Her face looked familiar to him, recalling seeing the woman in pictures from the party after the last big game.

   “I think I’ve heard of you before, but would you mind giving me your name?”

   “Kendra,” she said.

   “Your full name.”

   Kendra let out an annoyed sigh. “Kendra Sabre. There’s not many people that don’t know that name around campus.’

   “Indeed, this is just a formality. Tell me, why have you joined this study?”

   “Couple of my sorority sisters turned into werewolves and got a little too wild during the last party.”

   “I’m sorry to hear that.”

   Kendra shrugged her shoulders. “No one got hurt. Worst thing is the girls are still in police custody. Even if we don’t find a cure, the money should help with their legal fees.”

   “How noble,” he said, impressed by the party girl’s motivation. “I’ll make sure the funding goes towards your friends.”

   Dr. Teld turned away from Kendra and found himself staring into a pair of bright eyes and a gleaming smile. The woman in front of him had shoulder-length, black hair dyed with streaks of purple. Her baggy, beige shirt and a tan skirt were besmirched by a number of different paint stains. “I’m Yuki Hana,” she announced.

   “Right,” he replied, taking a few steps back to actually get a good look at her. “So why have you joined the study Ms. Hana?”

   “I’ve been in a bit of an art slump lately, so I’m hoping this will be my chance to get more in touch with my wild side. I’ll be using this as inspiration to flow into my paintings.”

   “Unorthodox, but I’m glad to have you regardless.”

   Approaching the last test subject, Dr. Teld was immediately impressed by her six-pack abs. They went along well with her toned arms and legs that befit the pair of red gym shorts and black tank top. Noticing how he was staring, she struck a pose to flex her muscles. Running a hand through her short, red hair, she couldn’t hide the smug smile on her freckled face.

   “Aren’t you the impressive specimen,” he said as she continued to pose. “What is your name?”

   “The name’s Donna Cloud,” she answered showing off her biceps. “Best athlete on campus.”

   “Hmm, I have heard of your name across campus as most wanted on the campus’s sports teams. What brings you to this study?”

   “The money of course.”

   Dr. Teld raised an eyebrow. “I also heard you were lucky enough to receive several athletic scholarships. Money shouldn’t be an issue for you. You must have some other reason.”

   Donna let her pose and smile drop. “Well…it’s kind of…”

   “Ms. Cloud, please tell me. It is imperative to the study that your intentions are-“

   “I want to get stronger,” she blurted out. “I heard about the party incident. Considering how wimpy those girls were before, I’m wondering if getting infected can strengthen my body even further.”

   Dr. Teld tapped his pen against the notepad. “That’s…one way to look at it, I suppose. Well, I hope the both of us get something out of this study then.”

   Walking back to the front of the room, Dr. Teld stored the notepad in his coat. “That should do for now. You’ll be asked more questions as the study continues. In just a moment, you will be injected with the Lycanthropy disease and escorted to your rooms where you will be staying for the duration of the experiment. I want to thank you all for joining the study and I can’t wait to see how you progress,” he said, unable to hide his sinister grin.

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   Joann was awoken by the sound of a blaring alarm. Studious as she was, she normally didn’t need the sudden wake up call. The reason she was having trouble getting out of bed was attributed to the starry night looking down on her from the skylight above. Rummaging for her glasses, she took a good look at the crescent moon. Alongside the other test subjects, she was expected to be awake during the peak hours of activity for Lycanthropy symptoms. Letting out a wide yawn, she tossed aside the covers to get up and start the day.

   Sliding her feet into a pair of slippers, Joann stepped outside of her room to see her fellow test subjects already awake. Using what little space had been allotted to them, Donna was doing laps along the hallway connecting their rooms together. Keeping herself to the side to avoid running into the tomboy, Joann slid down the hall towards their communal restroom. It worked up until she was nearly hit in the face by Kendra popping out of her room, still looking just as gorgeous as the day before even in a set of heart covered PJs.

   “Morning, I mean, evening Kendra,” Joann said.

   “Hey...Joann right?” she replied, scratching her head.

   “Yup, that’s me. Are you ready to start the first day of experimentation?”

   “Not really. Those sleeping pills they gave us did a number on my head.” Bending down, she grabbed the hem of her pants and pulled up to reveal numerous strands of leg hair. “All I really want to do is get to the bathroom and take care of these things. I swore I shaved right before we came here.”

   “I’m sorry, but we can’t do that,” Joann pointed out. “Dr. Teld said we weren’t allowed to do any kind of body modification or grooming here besides bathing. There can’t be any interference in the results.”

   “Right, I almost forgot,” she sighed, rolling her pant leg back down. “Thanks, they’d probably kick me out of the program if I shaved. Why don’t you have first run at the bathroom?”

   “Oh no, that’s not necessary,” Joann replied, shaking her head. “I don’t take much time to get ready in the morning anyway. You should go first.”

   “All the more reason you should go ahead of me.”

   Donna came to a screeching halt between the two girls. “Sorry to break it to you, but Yuki go first dibs. She’s been in there for a while too.”

   “I don’t mean to sound rude,” Joann began, “but…Yuki doesn’t strike me as the type of person who…you know…cares too much about their appearance.”

   “Yeah, I’m pretty sure that shirt she wore on the first day was about a week old,” Kendra bluntly added.

   “I’m just as confused as you two,” Donna shrugged. “But, she gets time to herself just like anyone should. Just hope she doesn’t take too long. I really need a shower after my morning workout.”

   Right on cue, the door to the bathroom swung open and the trio went silent. The woman that stepped out bared Yuki’s telltale hairdo of black and purple, but they couldn’t recall her having such thick fur running down her arms and legs. Her entire body was nude to better display her strange form in all its hairy glory, showing off the thicket of pubic hair covering her womanhood. Using her long nails, she combed through the tussles along her back, and underneath her arms, before scratching at the pair of pointed ears atop her scalp. Yuki’s drastic makeover was completed by the short, fluffy tail hanging between her legs. Her new appendage wagged furiously as she saw the surprised expressions of her fellow test subjects.

   “Yuki, why are you like that?” Kendra asked.

   “I tried to put on clothes this morning, but everything felt so itchy,” Yuki nonchalantly answered, as she scratched the fur on her butt. “I didn’t think it would matter much since we’re all women.”

   “No, she means why do you have...those?” Donna asked, gesturing towards Yuki’s ears and tail.

   “The disease of course,” Yuki replied, waving her tail back and forth. “Don’t tell me you already forgot those huge needles they stuck in us yesterday. My arm is still sore.”

   “You still shouldn’t be showing signs this early,” Joann pointed out.

   “I’ve always been a fast grower. Plus, I think I’m more in tune with my inner animal,” she said, thankfully out of range to hear Donna and Kendra groan in unison.

   “If that’s the case you should probably give a call to Dr. Teld on the intercom. He’ll want to hear about-“

   The doors to their private area opened to allow in several scientists in lab coats. Shuffling past the others girls, they surrounded Yuki on all sides. At the forefront was a blonde haired woman that grasped Yuki’s wrist.

   “Come with us Ms. Hana,” the woman said. “I’m Dr. Velsha, Dr. Teld’s research assistant. He needs to see you immediately to perform an in-depth examination.”

   “If you say so,” Yuki replied, taking Dr. Velsha’s hand and following her out the door. “Sorry for taking so long in the bathroom,” she called back to the other girls. “It’s open if anyone wants to use it.”

   Stepping aside to let the other scientists go through, Joann got a glimpse of Yuki’s backside. Unable to stop herself from staring, she watched her furry companion walk alongside the scientists, uncaring of who saw her bare breasts or butt. As far as Yuki seemed concerned, she was happy to be free from the restraints of normal life. This was most evident in her lack of clothing, that brought up a strange desire in Joann to follow in the eccentric’s girl’s footsteps.

   “So who want’s first?” Joann asked to shake the idea from her mind, as the doors closed behind Yuki’s entourage.

   “I’m still not done with my workout, so you two can have a go,” Donna said.

   “Guess it’s all yours then,” Kendra said, pushing Joann forward before she could protest.

   Shoved into the bathroom, Joann let out a sigh and accepted Kendra’s generosity. Approaching the mirror, she put aside her glasses, threw water on her face, and picked up her tooth brush. Opening her mouth, she paused as she noticed her canine teeth were sticking out further than usual. Moving closer to inspect her enlarged teeth she noticed tinges of gray sticking out of her hair. Wondering if the stress of school life was finally catching up to her, she couldn’t stop scratching at the errant strands to try and rid herself of them. Before she realized it, her hands moved to the rest of her body to deal with itching sensations sprouting up one after another.

   Curious and frustrated, Joann pulled back the sleeve of her shirt to see strands of grey hair sprouting from her arms. Stopping her constant scratching, she did the same for her pant leg. She indeed saw more of the grey body hair, but that wasn’t what got her attention. Further pulling up her pants, she got a good look at the grey hair clinging to her feet. Sitting on the ground, she pulled off her slippers and reached out to scratch the irritating strands.

   She stopped as her finger brushed up against an odd protrusion on the soles of her feet. Lifting up her leg, she noticed a series of pad-like protrusions lining the bottom of her feet. Prodding the pads, her toes twitched at the touch, proving their authenticity. Standing back up, she stepped up to the sink. Her next stop was going to be Dr. Teld’s examination room and she needed to figure out some way to make her frazzled look acceptable.

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   Itch, scratch, itch, scratch, itch, scratch. Repeating the same routine that she had been doing for the past three days, Joann finally gave up on sleep. Rolling out of bed, she instinctively reached for her glasses to look through her moon-lit room. As she placed them on her face, she was met with a blurry mess of colors and shapes. Finally recalling that she didn’t need her glasses anymore, she left them by her nightstand and turned on the lights.

   Still a little groggy, it took her a moment to realize she was naked. Taking a quick look around, she noticed her pajamas strewn about the room. Thinking hard, she recalled tossing them off throughout the night, finding the once comforting garments like rusty, iron restraints. The lack of clothing let her get a good look at her flat stomach. In place of the fat she had gained through stress and lack of exercise, she could feel muscles similar to the ones spread across her entire body. In addition, her nails had grown out several inches to provide the perfect tools to aid with her itchy skin. They were some of the perks of her transformation, but she couldn’t say they were worth dealing with the other side effects.

   Very few stands of black were left in her veil of rugged grey hair that partially covered her black nose and yellow eyes. Scratching at the frayed strands, she managed to free her triangle shaped, furry ears. Her fingers moved to the thick hairs covering her arms and legs, with a few well-placed scratches going towards the bushel of grey surrounding her nether region. While she felt dirty for giving into her instincts to scratch, her wagging tail made it hard to hide how good it was to relieve herself.

   The thing that got her to ignore her constant itching was the newest addition to her body. While she was aware of the way her feet were morphing with each passing night, it didn’t dawn on her how far they had progressed until that evening. Her feet were almost completely void of human characteristics, covered in fur and mimicking a dog’s paws in shape. Sitting on her bed, she lifted up her leg to prod the pads underneath, to remind herself they were hers. She made note of the ferocious claws sticking out of her toes, a sign of what was to come for her hands. For the moment, she was thankful her fingernails were still dull enough to deal with her constant itching.

   After several minutes of scratching, her body calmed down enough to let her get on with her day. Collecting her discarded clothing, she attempted to slip them back on. As soon as the fabric rubbed up against her fur, the itching sensation came right back. Pulling the clothing off in an aggravated huff, she sat back down on the bed.

   Staring down at her bare flesh and fur, an idea that had been stirring in the back of her head for days came back in full force. For the duration of their stay, Yuki had seen fit to prance around the labs in only her birthday suit. Once the initial shock had worn off, the rest of the girls got accustomed to their unclothed companion. Not long after, Donna joined in too, considering it easier to wash herself off rather than change clothes after each work out. Joann and Kendra were the only two that still seemed concerned about showing some civility. That was going to end today.

   Leaving her clothes by the wayside, Joann stepped up to the door. Always self-conscious of her unassuming figure, she had always lived a quiet life devoid of any unnecessary attention. Even with the added athleticism of her new form, she considered what she was about to do akin to social life suicide. Taking a moment to look over the hair and muscles of her form, she repeated in her head that it was okay. Sucking in a deep breath, she stepped out into the hallway just in-time to run into Kendra.

   “I’m so sorry,” Joann said, about ready to run back into her room. “I’ll go back in, throw on some clothes, and-“

   Joann stopped herself as she realized that Kendra was naked. The popular girl’s lack of clothing made it all the more obvious how similar the two were in their transformation progress. Like Joann, she had thick fur covering her arms, legs, and groin, all matching the shade of dark brown as her mangy hair, pointy ears, and tail. While Kendra still towered over her in terms of height and curves, their toned arms and stomach were nearly identical in physique. Tearing her gaze away from Kendra’s bare breasts, Joann looked down to see a set of wolf paws where Kendra’s feet used to be.

   “You feeling okay?” Kendra asked, shaking Joann out of her daze.

   “Um, yeah, yeah. Why are you…you know?” she asked, waving her hand over Kendra.

   “Probably the same reason as you.” Seemingly without a care in the world, she reached below her waist and scratched at the fur around her womanhood. “I’ve been itching like crazy ever since the wolf stuff kicked in. Plus, it feels so unnatural wearing clothes. Like my entire body is screaming to be free. You know what I mean?”

   “Um…yeah, I think I do,” Joann hesitantly replied.

   To Joann’s relief, the door to their living quarters opened up to break the tension. In walked Yuki, her body completely covered in black fur from head to toe, save for her bright streaks of purple. The lower half of her legs were bent backwards to better match the shape of her long, paw-like feet. Her digitigrade legs had her entire form hunched over, but the bad posture did little to take away from her tail wagging back and forth. Waving goodbye to the scientists with her long claws, she turned to her companions. Upon seeing their states, she crouched down on all fours and started barreling towards them at full speed. Leaping over their heads, she landed a few feet behind them, her fangs bared in a wide smile.

   “Morning sleepy heads,” Yuki said, dashing up and ruffling up the hair on their heads. “I see you’ve finally decided to get in touch with your inner nature. Free from the confines of clothing.”

   “No, we’re just itchy,” Kendra protested, digging her nails into the hair underneath her arms.

   “You know in your heart and mind that’s not true.” Running up to a trembling Joann, she wrapped her huge paws around the shy girl’s tiny hands. “Don’t tell me you haven’t felt something inside of you. Something that’s aching to get back to the way you used to be. To fully give in to your animal instincts.”

   Kendra pulled Yuki back and stepped between them. “That’s enough. Can’t you see you’re scaring her?”

   “Sorry, I got a little carried away,” she said, scratching at her button nose. “Guess I’m a little wound up after my examination. I’ve been so energetic lately, makes me want join Donna in her workouts. Speaking of, have you seen her? She’s up next for the exam room.”

   “She’s still in her room,” Kendra answered, pointing towards the fit girl’s door.

   Bounding down the hall, Yuki came to a stop by digging her claws into the floor. Crawling up to the door, Yuki leaned back her head and let out a low howl. The sound was unsettling to Joann and Kendra, but it did the trick of getting Donna to come out.

   Stepping out of her room, Donna stood out among the group as the most normal looking one. Despite every inch of her skin being on display, only the thin wisps of hair could be seen along her arms, down her legs, and making up a bristly patch around her womanhood. There were no signs of pointed ears, a tail, or even padding on her feet. The only thing that looked remotely wolf-like were a pair of sharp fangs she bared as she came out of the room. Upon seeing Yuki sitting patiently at her door, she let out a sigh and calmed down.

   “Morning Donna,” Yuki said, standing back up to ruffle Donna’s hair like the others. “The lab people want to see you for your examination.”

   “Why? Not like I’ve changed much,” she sighed, comparing her once impressive muscles to Kendra and Joann’s Amazon-like bodies.

   “You just might be a late bloomer,” Yuki said, wrapping her arms around Donna. “Sure, you don’t have a tail or paws, but you’ve got the same cute bush as the rest of us,” she said, pointing towards Donna’s groin. “I’m sure you’ll be springing up at a moment’s notice.”

   “Yeah, you’re probably right,” she replied, showing a small smile. “Mind coming with me to the lab?”

   “Gladly,” Yuki replied with a toothy grin and rapidly wagging her tail. Locking arms together, the two made their way to the lab. While it was great to see Yuki lift up Donna’s mood, Joann was once again left alone with Kendra.

   “You, um…notice how Yuki walked,” Joann blurted out to try and make conversation.

   “What?”

   “How she was walking on all fours I mean.”

   “Yeah, that was pretty strange,” Kendra commented, scratching the hair under her chin. “Can’t say it’s not fitting considering what she looks like.”

   “Do you think…we should do the same?” Joann threw out, preparing to be shunned.

   “Sure, worth a shot,” Kendra shrugged, much to Joann’s surprise.

   “R-really?”

   “Only if you do it too though,” she said, already getting down on the floor.

   “I-I don’t-“

   “Come on, let’s have a race. Should be fun.”

   Taking another deep breath, Joann crouched low to the floor and got on her hands and feet. As awkward as the position was, something in the back of her head assured her this was how she was supposed to be. The real problem was that her four-legged position put her head at level with Kendra’s tail lazily swinging across her perfect rear.

   “We should probably give it a test run,” Joann quickly said, turning her head away from Kendra’s posterior for fear of her blushing face be seen. “For science and all that.”

   “Race you to the bathroom for first dibs!” Kendra shouted out before bolting down the hall.

   Fear and anxiety washed away by the thought of Kendra hogging the bathroom, Joann went running after her. Halfway down the hall, she couldn’t stop herself from smiling. The feeling of air running through her fur was enough to make her forget her anxiety. Putting her entire body into it, she ran faster and faster, her tail wagging rapidly behind her. She came to a screeching halt right in front of the bathroom door, panting heavily.

   Joann turned to her side, expecting to see Kendra already reaching for the door. However, she was left by herself, with the sound of heavy breathing approaching her.Turning, she saw Kendra trying her best to stop herself, but to no avail. Sliding across the floor, Kendra went flying into her. The impact left them both pushed against the door, their bodies intertwined with one another.

   “Guess you beat me,” Kendra said, seemingly unaffected by the fact her head was resting between Joann’s legs.

   “Even after you got a head start too,” Joann replied, her adrenaline overcoming her own awkwardness.

   “Bathroom is all yours then,” she admitted, standing up and lending Joann a hand. “In the meantime, I’ll do a few laps around the room. See if all that exercise stuff Donna was talking about might help me get used to this.”

   With a quick wave, Kendra went running down the hall again. Joann lingered by the door to watch her fellow test subject prance around the room. She yearned to join in the fun, to fully give into the voice in the back of her head. More importantly, she wanted to spend more time with Kendra. Telling herself she could play more once she was done, she slipped inside the bathroom.

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  Standing outside of the test subjects’ door, the group of scientists did a quick head count. Checking their various stun guns and pepper spray bottles, they made sure they were ready for whatever they would find inside. Between going over their mission, they all kept glancing out the window to see the waxing moon outside. After checking with the rest of her group, Dr. Velsha gave the signal and knocked on the door.

  A deep howl reverberated from inside the chamber, sending a chill down the scientists’ spines. The tension was broken as they heard the sound of a woman clearing her throat on the other side. “Who is it?”

   “The science team,” Dr. Velsha answered. “We’re here for- “

   “Oh right! Come on in.”

   Signaling the others to stay close, Dr. Velsha typed in the code on the door’s keypad. The entrance to the test chamber opened to reveal something resembling a bipedal, black wolf. It had the telltale ears, tail, and pawed feet, but they found it odd that its claws were attached to human-like hands. Even stranger was the pair of fur covered feminine breasts on its chest along with the bright streaks of purple hair covering part of its face. Pushing aside the abnormally colored locks, the wolf woman used her snout to sniff at the new arrivals. Identifying them as the nice people that had made her what she was, she bared a friendly smile with her fangs and swished her long tail along the ground.

   “Ms. Hana?” Dr. Velsha asked.

   “In the flesh, I mean, fur,” Yuki answered.

   “Where are the others?”

   “In their rooms. Come on, I’ll bring you to them.”

   Before Dr. Velsha could speak, Yuki got on all fours and started running down the hall. While half of the team stared in awe, the others recorded every bit of information they could get from her bestial gait. Getting the group’s attention with a snap of her fingers, Dr. Velsha ordered them to follow Yuki inside.

   The once sterile hallway was now littered with piles of different colored hair and torn up furniture. Along the smooth walls, deep gashes could be seen where the test subjects had practiced using their vicious claws. Discarded feeding plates were piled up on one side of the room, not a single drop left behind from the girls’ meals of raw steak. Most concerning of all, was the fact that all of the doors had been ripped off their hinges. Having gone over the video feed several times over, the group still found it hard to believe that someone like Yuki would do something so violent.

   “Excuse me, Ms. Hana,” Dr. Velsha spoke.

   “Yeah?” Yuki answered, sitting by one of the open rooms and freely scratching her groin.

   “Why did you remove the doors?”

   “Oh, so Joann and Kendra could get around. Can’t exactly turn doorknobs the way they are now.”

   “That makes sense for their living quarters and the bathroom, but why did you do the same to Ms. Cloud’s and your own?”

   Yuki scratched behind her ear. “Because we’re a pack.”

   “A pack?” Dr. Velsha asked over the sound of pens rapidly writing on notepads.

   “Yeah. After all we’ve been through, we’ve grown a spiritual bond between one another. Especially Kendra and Joann.”

   “How so?”

   Yuki got up on her hind legs and put her hand on the doorway. “It’ll be easier to show you. Come take a look.”

  Following the wolf girl’s sign, the group peeked into the room. Only the light of the moon above illuminated the area, but it was enough to survey the chaotic mess. The furniture was strewn about the room, covered in claw marks and hair. The torn remnants of various clothing items covered the floor, left as nothing more than chew toys. In the center of the room lay a pair of bare mattresses that matched the rest of the room’s look and wild smell. The reason for the drastic makeover became evident as the group saw the pair of grey and brown, furry lumps lying on top of one another.

   The sound of Yuki clicking her claws against the wall got the creatures to stir. Rising up on four legs, they opened up their muzzles to show off their fangs with wide yawns. Stretching out to rid themselves of their grogginess, gave the science team a perfect view of their various features. Between the ragged hair and snouts, they could see the faint cheek structure of what remained of their human faces. What were once arms had bent and twisted to match the pair of digitigrade legs on their lower half, complete with four-toed paws where their hands and feet used to be. As the wolves climbed off the mattress, what remained of their feminine breasts hung tightly to their underbellies. Patches of bare skin could still be could be seen scattered around their forms, helping the scientists identify who they were.

   Taking a deep breath, Dr. Velsha once again stepped forward. “Ms. Tabin? Ms. Sabre?”

   Kendra the brown wolf let out a series of growls before slowly opening its maw. “That…us.”

   “Are you having trouble speaking?”

  “No,” Joann added. “Just…hard…talk…human. Can…wolf…easy.” Turning her head towards Kendra, she let out a stream of bestial growls and grunts. Getting a quick bark from Kendra, she turned back to the scientists. “Why…here?”

   “We’ve come to escort you to the examination room. Dr. Teld has some important information regarding how we’re going to handle the full moon tomorrow. However, we need all of you together before we can begin. Where is Ms. Cloud?”

   “Behind…you,” Kendra growled out.

   The group turned on their heels and prepared for a vicious creature that spit in the face of nature itself. Instead, they were met with a woman that looked like she had put on a cheap Halloween costume. The pointed ears on her head and the small tail between her legs were the only signs of anything wolf-like. Everything else from the enlarged canines, body hair covering her arms and legs, long nails on her fingers and toes, and the thick bush of pubic hair could have just been attributed to poor hygiene. Despite her lack of intrusive changes to her body, out of the four she seemed the most depressed.

   “Ms. Cloud, is everything alright?”

  “Yeaaaaaaah,” she sighed, pinching the biceps that hadn’t grown an inch since entering the lab. “Just…I don’t think you need me for the experiment. I must have a hell of an immune system.”

   “Possible, but it still warrants further research. You could be the key to perfecting the antidote. Regardless, we need you to stay for the duration of the study.”

   Letting out a huff, Donna stepped to the side to let the others pass. “Fine. Let’s just get this over with.”

  “Awwww, don’t be so down on yourself,” Yuki said, eager to embrace her saddened friend in a hug. “You were a big help with getting this place ready for our new selves.”

   “You’re just saying that to make me feel better,” Donna dismissed, gently pulling out of Yuki’s arms. “I just watched while you ripped off the doors like it was nothing.”

   “Stop being so self-defeating,” Yuki replied, dragging Donna down the hallway without breaking a sweat. “Besides, we’re in this together, right girls?”

   Joann and Kendra replied with a pair of howls, before running after the others. Keeping a safe distance away, the scientists tried their best to keep up while recording any and all details about the test subjects. The menagerie of science and twisted nature traversed the halls of the lab until they came to the examination room. Once there, the girls were greeted by Dr. Teld, his smile brimming with intense interest in their transformations.

  “Good to see you all again,” Dr. Teld said as they lined up in front of him. “I must say, the results so far are looking good. We have a possible serum to reverse the changes, but we would prefer to administer it during the peak of your transformation. After your daily examination, you will be escorted to temporary living quarters that are devoid of any windows to the outside. This should prevent any unnecessary exposure to the full moon until we are prepared to deal with your final changes.”

   “We…stay…to…gether?” Joann growled out.

  “In separate rooms yes, but you’ll be in close proximity. I am aware of your developing pack mentality. Far be it from me to try and break your growing natural instincts.”

   “No,” Kendra barked, stepping next to Joann and nuzzling her neck. “We…close.”

  “I see,” Dr. Teld said, looking on with fascination as Joann playfully nipped at Kendra’s ear. “I’ll see what I can do to accommodate this…development. For now, let us move onto the usual tests. We need to prepare for tomorrow.”

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  The night had finally come and Dr. Teld couldn’t have been more excited. From the safety of the second floor observation room, he looked down on the four doors containing his precious test subjects. The skylight above showed a perfect full moon, beautiful and foreboding with its visage. Straightening his coat and adjusting his glasses, he approached the intercom.

   “I want to thank you all again for participating in this experiment,” he announced to the girls and lab assistants waiting below. “This final moon exposure has the highest probability for metamorphosis. We have taken the necessary precautions should anything unfortunate happens, but please listen to me carefully to avoid any unneeded danger. Does everyone understand?”

   The scientists below gave a thumbs up, followed by a series of eerie howls from the containment rooms.

  “Excellent, then we shall begin as planned. Ms. Hana, please come out of your room and stand directly underneath the skylight.”

  Letting the assistants unlock her door, Yuki strode out with her tail waving behind her. Following the doctor’s instructions, she stepped into the middle of the room and basked in the moon’s rays. As she closed her eyes and held out her arms, the staff got in position to record results and handle any violent outbursts.

   Considering Yuki’s appearance, it took a moment for anyone to notice her changes. The muscles beneath her thick fur bulked up even further, her form gaining several extra feet to tower over the lab assistants. The claws on her hands extended to match the increased size of her feet. Craning her neck to the sky, she let out a deep howl, her tail wagging rapidly as she embraced her werewolf self.

   “Ms. Hana, how do you feel?” Dr. Teld asked.

  “Amazing,” Yuki shouted back, wriggling her fingers and admiring her added muscles. Getting on all fours, she sped off across the room, bounding against walls with supernatural speed. While the scientists were shaken, none of them were hurt. The act showed the level of control Yuki had over her new form, even with the added size. Making a dead stop in the middle of the room, she flung back her purple bangs to shoot a toothy grin up at Dr. Teld.

   “Impressive to say the least,” Dr. Teld called down, rapidly writing down on his notepad. “I can’t help wondering if you would like to stay like that once the test is over.”

   “I’d love to, but it was already hard enough to get an exhibit with my purple hair,” Yuki called back. “But, I wouldn’t mind doing this again sometime. Maybe when I get a break from touring my art show.”

  “I’ll definitely keep you in mind in-case we need any further testing. For now, please go back to your starting point so we can continue the exposures.”

   Giving a quick thumbs up, Yuki jumped back to her room’s doorway and waited.

   “For the next part, I would like Ms. Tabin and Ms. Sabre to come out together,” he announced, sending a shiver through the other scientists. “You two are very similar in your progression. To save time, I would like to see both of you undergo your transformation simultaneously.”

   “Rrrreally?” Joann growled out.

   “Yes, trust me,” he answered, thankful no one could see his wicked grin.

  Hesitating in hopes that the doctor would change his mind, the lab assistants slowly undid the locks on Joann and Kendra’s doors. As the doors swung open, the two wolfs girls walked out and stopped a few inches from the skylight. They whispered something between one another, comforting words to help them move forward. Giving each other a loving nuzzle, they stepped into the moonlight.

   Any patches of bare skin left were covered up as their fur grew thick and mangy. Their bodies lost any curves of their human forms, what was left of their breasts getting swallowed up by their hair. As the fur covered up their cheeks, their snouts elongated several extra inches to make way for their fangs growing sharper and jutting out of their mouths. Soaking up the moon’s energy, their bodies began to bulk up like Yuki’s had done beforehand. In a matter of seconds, the pair of wolves were twice their size, looking capable of tossing aside a bear without a second thought. While Kendra stopped at this point, Joann continued to grow until she was a few feet taller than her companion. The fact was not lost on the two of them, both of them sharing a playful nibble to celebrate their full transformation into wolves.

   “How do you feel?” Dr. Teld asked.

  Kendra opened her maw and let out a confused growl. Joann stepped forward and cleared her throat. She too opened her mouth, only to let out a series of barks and growls. Turning back to one another and then up to Dr. Teld, they did their best to shrug their shoulders.

   “What are you…oh, I suppose you’ve lost the ability to speak entirely. Is that correct?”

   The wolf girls nodded.

  “Unfortunate, but we can work around it. I’ll set you up with some simple yes or no questions later. For now, let’s move onto our final test subject.”

   Kendra and Joann took their leave to stand next to one another in the same doorway. With the wilder test subjects secured, the assistants let out a collective sigh of relief. The only thing left to do was to let out the less gifted of the quartet of test subjects. Unlocking the last door, the assistants stepped aside to let Donna out.

   Donna took her sweet time coming out, her enthusiasm from the start of the experiment completely gone. Slumping her way to the edge of the moonlight, she waited for the doctor to give the signal. Hearing the call, she stepped beneath the window and held out her arms like Yuki had done before. As she and the rest of the lab expected, nothing seemed to happen. After waiting five minutes underneath the skylight, she looked exactly the same. With her depression spread to the rest of the lab, Donna turned to trudge back to her room.

   Donna stopped in her tracks as she noticed a violent trembling take over her body. As she held her shaking hands up to her face, she watched the bristly hair across her body turn into thick, red fur that covered every inch of her skin. The sight of her muscles growing beneath the added hair, was enough to bring a smile to her face before it was turned into a muzzle. Falling onto her hands and feet, she dug her developing claws into the lab floor, leaving behind deep gashes. As her back arched and her tail straightened out, the smile turned into a snarl that showed off her dagger-like teeth. Growing with muscles and fur, she easily eclipsed Joann’s size and mass. When she finally stabilized, she was a towering beast of a wolf, only the red coloring of her hair evidence of who she was before.

   “Incredible,” Dr. Teld announced, his pen threatening to burn through his notepad as he scribbled notes. “I’ve never seen a reaction like this before. The lunar energy that’s been building up inside your body must have finally hit its breaking point. Please, tell me how you feel.”

  Donna turned her head towards Dr. Teld’s observation window. Locking her eyes with the man, she crouched low to the floor. With a savage roar, she leapt into the air and bounced against the glass. Unhurt, but shaken from the sudden attack, Dr. Teld held on to his desk to try and remain calm. Watching Donna recover from the impact, he rushed back to the intercom.

   “Everyone, it’s a code RL4!” he shouted over the speaker. “Her survival instincts have gone wild with her mind. She’s completely out of control. Evacuate the room immediately. We’ll sedate her later.”

   The other scientists wasted no time heeding Dr. Teld’s words. Abandoning their posts, they all dashed for the exit only to watch a flash of red leap over their heads. Donna landed right in front of the entrance and turned to face the terrified scientists. Baring her fangs, she dug her claws into the ground and snarled at them. She had them completely trapped and it was only a matter of time before she went on the attack.

  Slowly inching away from the door, the scientists nearly missed the other wolf girls run past them. Taking up a defensive stance between Donna and the assistants, Kendra, Joann, and Yuki, started to howl. As the haunting noise filled the lab, Donna’s growling slowly dissipated. Her tail lowered itself between her legs as she walked over to the others. Craning her neck up, she joined the three of them in their song, all signs of aggression completely gone.

   “What in the world is going on down there?” Dr. Teld asked.

  Yuki broke away from the group and walked up to the observation room. “Donna was just a little overwhelmed by her new self. The rest of us had time to adapt to the wild thoughts, plus we had one another in case it became too much.” Looking back over her shoulder, she grinned at the sound of her friends singing together. “She just needed a reminder that she isn’t alone.”

   “Do you think you can convince her to participate in a closer examination?” he asked, any fear replaced with fascination. “She may be one of the rarest cases of Lycanthropy to date.”

   Donna’s ears perked up at Dr. Telds words. With Joann and Kendra close behind, she padded over to the observation window to sit next to Yuki. Panting heavily, she swung her tail back and forth as she looked on with enthusiasm at the doctor.

   "I think that’s a yes,” Yuki said, reaching out to scratch the fur along Donna’s neck.

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   One month after they had first entered Dr. Teld’s lab, the girls were happy to be in direct sunlight again. Stepping out of the lab, they were all clad in spare sets of scrubs, having destroyed the rest of their clothing during their stay. In lieu of proper shoes, they all wore open toed flip flops, unwilling to confine their feet after going around barefoot for so long. Aside from the added length to their hair and a few strands along their arms and legs that escaped their razors, they looked as if nothing had happened. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth.

   “Great to finally be outside again,” Donna said, stretching out her arms and legs in preparation for an afternoon jog. “You guys want to join me?”

  “Maybe some other time,” Yuki answered. “I have so many things I want to paint. So many feelings I need to put to canvas. Plus, I need to see if my publicist wouldn’t mind having a werewolf for a client. The doctor was already offering another injection of the virus if I wanted to do a more prolonged study.”

   “I think I’m done with the wolf stuff for the rest of my life,” Joann commented.

  “I’m just glad to be rid of all that fur,” Kendra added. Kendra turned back and stood at the front of the group. “Hey, you all left the you know what intact right?”

   “Just like we promised,” Yuki answered, she and the other girls gesturing to their groins and the bushes of pubic hair hidden underneath.

   “It’s an odd memento, but I can’t say it’s one I won’t forget,” Joann said.

  Kendra stepped over and put her arm around Joann’s shoulder. “We just might need to do a little trimming here and there. Especially for when I invite you over to my place,” she said, a deep red taking over Joann’s face.

    “If you two are done flirting with each other,” Donna said, getting into a running position, “I have some exercise to catch up on.”

   “Still meeting us later for dinner?” Yuki asked.

   “Of course, wouldn’t skip out on my pack like that.”

   “See you later then,” Joann called out, as the girls dispersed to catch up on their old lives.

  Running to catch up to Kendra, Joann stumbled a bit. Stopping to fix her flip flops, she noticed her toenails sticking out several inches further than earlier. Pulling her foot out, her eyes went wide as she beheld padding on the soles of her feet. Assured that she and the others would have to make another trip to see Dr. Teld, she put her shoe back on and chased after Kendra. She had no idea what the future held in store for them, but they were going to get through it together. They were a pack and nothing was going to change that.

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@fruitysmellz said: …Can Neji be a magical princess from the Fairy Kingdom? Please? xD

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Well, he’s an elf with a three-mile-long stick up his butt. Could that work instead? :p

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ODD NEWS: Tesco shoppers 'boycott' store after it bans cat who has been long-time regular

Shoppers have vowed to boycott a Tesco Express store in solidarity with a cat who was banned from the shop despite being a long-time regular. Pumpkin had been well-known for regularly strolling into the store and having a snooze on the tills, becoming a favourite with many of its customers. But the ginger cat has now been handed a 'ban' from the store with some members of staff labelling him a 'hindrance and a pain'. Angered customers have pledged to 'boycott' the store in Drayton, Norwich, in support of Pumpkin, who also pops into the local pub from time-to-time.S Store leader Andrew Tabiner said: "The cat is banned and we are doing our best to show it the door. "The bottom line is it should not be in the store, as it is not Tesco policy, and we are doing everything we can to discourage it from coming in. "It is absolutely not a shop pet." It is thought Pumpkin is often fed outside the shop and Andrew added he believes the moggy enjoys the warmth of the store. The move has angered fans of the 'local celebrity' who took to Facebook to vent their frustration at the decision.   One wrote: "Not sure how you can 'ban' a cat from anywhere, particularly a cat who is clearly very streetwise since he is a rescue who lived on the streets for years?! "Everyone loves him around here and with good reason." Another said: "Poor pumpkin. He is such a character. I think his supporters should boycott Tesco." Not everyone was against the ban, with one arguing: "I agree Pumpkin is a lovely cat but I also agree that animals shouldn't be in food shops." His owner, Jo Harding, says they live about 100 yards from a row of shops including a beauticians, pub and estate agent, but Tesco is his favourite. "He's no bother I think he just wants a bit of attention off people," she said. "He was a street cat before we had him so he is very street wise and Tesco is where he spends most of his time. "He's been going in there for 18 months now and I know the staff all love him so I'm not sure why he's being stopped after so long. "He mainly lies by the door- he's like a security guard." Jo said she has been 'amazed' by the support for six-year-old Pumpkin, who has more than 300 friends on his own Facebook page from as far as Canada and Norway. "People were saying they were boycotting Tesco, it's just gone a bit mental," she added. "I just can't believe the overwhelming support we've had. "We knew he was well-loved in the community but not to this level. The community spirit was just amazing.After asking if he had been wrong to send out the list, the majority took his side, with one replying: "Most of this is pretty common sense. "Unfortunately refusing to respect boundaries and having a sense of entitlement over the newborn doesn’t bode well for your future privacy and your wife’s recovery. "Please stand your ground. You need to do what is best for you, your wife and your new babe." Not everyone agreed, with another commenting: "You're the a**hole. You are being ridiculous." Read the full article

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Fwd: Postdocs: HarvardU.ComputationalGenomicsStatistics

Begin forwarded message: > From: evoldir@evol.biology.mcmaster.ca > Subject: Postdocs: HarvardU.ComputationalGenomicsStatistics > Date: 20 May 2021 at 06:33:08 BST > To: rdmpage@gmail.com > Reply-To: brian@helix.biology.mcmaster.ca > > > We are hiring two postdoctoral fellows to work on comparative > and population genomics of conserved non-coding elements in > birds. The successful candidates will develop statistical methods > and computational tools to infer evolutionary forces acting on > non-coding sequences, building on our published work on PhyloAcc > (https://ift.tt/3ow8IXA). These are NIH-funded positions, > which will be based at Harvard University in the groups of Scott Edwards > (Organismic and Evolutionary Biology), > Jun Liu (Statistics), and Tim > Sackton (Bioinformatics). > > Funding is available for 1 year, renewable up to 3 years contingent > on successful performance. Funding from NIH grant 1R01HG011485-01 > https://ift.tt/3v4RPWA > > Qualifications > > The preferred candidates will have a PhD in statistics, computational > genomics, population genetics, computer science, or a related field, > with a demonstrated record of research achievement (via publications > or preprints). They will be experienced with Bayesian statistics, > computational method development (using Python, C, C++, or a related > language), or both. Experience with population genetics, comparative > genomics, phylogenetics, shell scripting, computing cluster environments, > and/or experience working with whole genome datasets will be beneficial, > but is not required. > > Working Environment > > The successful candidates will be based in one or more of > the PI labs (Jun Liu , > Scott Edwards , Tim Sackton > ). The exact logistics > are flexible and will depend on the candidateขs interests and > experience, but the postdoctoral associate(s) will have opportunities > to gain experience and training in bioinformatics, statistics, > population genetics, comparative genomics, developmental genetics, > and ornithology. In addition, the successful candidates will have > the opportunity to interact with collaborators Emma Farley (UCSD) > and Cliff Tabin (Harvard Medical School). The combined experience of > our groups spans a wide range of topics and provides an outstanding > opportunity for training, collaboration, and scientific growth. The larger > scientific environment in Boston is unparalleled and provides numerous > opportunities for engagement, including the Boston Area Evolutionary > Supergroup (https://ift.tt/33Y6JSm) and numerous seminar series > and journal clubs. > > Contact > > Review of applications will begin on July 15, 2021. Preferred start > date as soon as possible but flexible. To apply, please send a CV > and cover letter with contact details of three potential references > and describing interest and previous experience to Tim Sackton > (tsackton@g.harvard.edu), Scott Edwards (sedwards@fas.harvard.edu), > and Jun Liu (jliu@stat.harvard.edu). > > We are committed to diversity and especially encourage members of > underrepresented communities to apply. > > > sedwards@fas.harvard.edu > via IFTTT

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artsypaige replied to your post: [fic] ▸ aleheather week 2014.

Oh my god the queen of aleheather fan fics has made something *hallelujah*

Oh, gods, no -- I am hardly a queen of anything. More like overlord and dictator, in my opinion. I'm glad you enjoyed it, though, my friend!