Post by Wildsky on May 17, 2013 11:03:33 GMT -6
TO: [[classified]]
FROM: [[classified]]
SUBJECT: DOPPELGÄNGER (APPEARANCES)
Classified: EYES ONLY
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[[classified]],
As per your requests, we have been studying the Doppelgänger intensively. The primary concern is his appearance changing ability. We have been studying this for the past few years, and have come up with a rudimentary pattern that he appears to prefer.
This below is the formalized version of the research notes. It has been modified from its original format, but if you would like, I can send you that as well.
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RESEARCH HEAD: [[classified]]
RESEARCH DEPARTMENT: [[classified]]
SUBJECT OF RESEARCH: THE DOPPELGÄNGER
GENDER: He prefers to take on masculine forms. We have only seen him morph into a feminine figure four times. The specific appearances can be listed Appendix C.
HEIGHT: We have never seen him above a height of 175cm, and usually he is under 170cm. We aren't sure if this is due to limitations, effects from the prison, or simply preference. Recommendation is to keep all guards at a height of no less than 175cm.
CLOTHING: When not trying to mimic someone, he will wear a few different outfits (see Appendix A). However, when taking on the appearance of someone else, he can perfectly mimic their clothing as well. Studies have shown that this is not just an extending of his body, but that the clothes are actually made. Recommendation: place various runes around the prison to see which, if any, affect his ability to change clothing.
BODY SHAPE: From what studies we have been able to do, he prefers humanoid forms, but that does not stop him from being able to morph into any living creature. We attempted to study him with fae, but the creatures in question preferred death to meeting him.
FACIAL STRUCTURE: His facial structure appears to have an underlying common structure. This could be either his preference, or an exploitable weakness. Despite our best efforts, we have not been able to detect any physical similarities. Possibility that it is a remnant of the Spirit Zodiac, clinging to him. Further analysis is required. (See Appendix B)
FACIAL DETAILS: He prefers eyes with a specific colour (green, blue, hazel), and generally tends to stay away from dark brown or grey eyes. Despite the fact that he tends to prefer masculine forms, there tends to be hints of femininity in his facial structures. However, this does not appear to be a weakness, as he can mimic anything. He prefers black/charcoal hair colour, with longer hair length. He never has facial hair when relaxing.
MISCELLANEOUS: His skin tone appears to be pale, and presumably he wouldn't tan if in the sun. His fingernails also are exceptionally hard, perhaps a minor reflection on his past common appearance (see Appendix A).
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APPENDIX A
1) By far, the most common outfit we have seen him wear in recent times is a light, black jacket, made of some synthetic cloth/cotton mixture. Under that he will wear a t-shirt, usually grey or black (but occasionally white). He wears black pants that are neither skin-tight nor loose, they appear to be somewhere in between. They appear to be made out of a thick, denim-like material. As for shoes, he will wear dark grey (or black) shoes of nondescript styling.
2) An appearance that he wore in previous time, perhaps no more than four years ago, was something much more ostentatious. His face was much more defined – sharp, in a way. His teeth were sharp, almost all of them sharpened to a point, and his ears were slightly pointed as well. He was much shorter then, no taller than 160cm. He generally wore very tight clothing, almost all of it either black or white. And his fingernails were very hard, tough, and sharp. His eyes were a brilliant green, the only colour on his entire body. As of 2010, he appears to have stopped this appearance.
3) The only other outfit that seems to be common is also modern. He wears a black sweatshirt with a white t-shirt under that. Black jeans, and nondescript shoes again. His physical body is the same as the first, but different clothing. We aren't sure why he wears this from time-to-time, but he isn't saying anything.
APPENDIX B
Legend says that the Doppelgänger has a “true form”. This true form has the blood of the shapeshifter, and that was how Titania caused her kin to be able to shapeshift. However, the legends also say that this form exists in a place between the two worlds, unable to exist fully in either. Regarding the specific context above, this may be the similarity that we have encountered – a remnant of his “true form”. However, this wouldn't explain why it's a similarity between the forms. Regardless, we are doing as much research as is possible on this without contacting Titania.
APPENDIX C
1) On [][]/[][]/[][][][], the Doppelgänger assumed the form of [[classified]], a 27 year old female. She was wearing standard lab outfit, as was the Doppelgänger. She initiated emergency protocol (as she was in the prison cell at the time), but it wasn't necessary. The Doppelgänger did not attempt to convince us that he was the woman. In approximately five minutes after the situation began, he reverted back to his normal form. [[Classified]] was restricted from leaving the containment area for 2 weeks, until they could be 100 percent certain that she was safe.
2) On [][]/[][]/[][][][], the Doppelgänger assumed the form of [[classified]], a 43 year old female. She was wearing standard guard armor and a bow with arrows. The Doppelgänger did not mimic the weapons. Emergency protocol was not initiated as [[classified]] was not in the room with the Doppelgänger. Approximately twenty-three minutes after situation began, the Doppelgänger reverted to his usual form.
3) On [][]/[][]/[][][][], the Doppelgänger assumed the form of [[classified]], a 32 year old female. She was in the cell at the time, wearing non-standard clothing. Emergency protocol was initiated, but the Doppelgänger did not attempt to escape or mimic her personality, simply the looks. The situation lasted a total of 4 minutes.
4) On [][]/[][]/[][][][], the Doppelgänger assumed the form of [[classified]], a 33 year old female. She was in the cell at the time, wearing non-standard clothing. Emergency protocol was initiated, and he attempted to mimic her for a total of three minutes before returning to his usual personality. He kept the physical form for 57 minutes, however. [[Classified]] was taking into quarantine to guarantee her safety and history.
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Sincerely,
[[classified]]