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He has also, unfortunately, died. We request at this point another subject, a live one, to continue testing. Please do send said subject at your earliest convenience.

In addition, there will be a short delay—perhaps only one or two nights—as we will need to do some repairs. Some laboratory equipment was recently damaged, along with windows and doors, and the sooner they are fixed, the sooner we can resume testing. But please do send us one (or two! or three!) live subjects as soon as you can (or sooner!).

Also, Your Highness, would you let me know that you’ve received this e-mail. Just want to be sure you got it!

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From: the Commander Scientist

To: His Most Eminent Highness, the Ruler

Date: February 12

Subject: URGENT!

Your Highness,

Per our last correspondence, when might we be expecting you to send us more live subjects?

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From: the Commander Scientist

To: His Most Eminent Highness, the Ruler

Date: February 13

Subject: URGENT!

Dearest Royal Highness,

Can you send over some more test subjects ASAP?

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From: the Commander Scientist

To: His Most Eminent Highness, the Ruler

Date: February 15

Subject: young female test subjects

Dear Royal Highness,

Another round of testing completed. We’ve never used females as test subjects and were initially surprised when you sent us one as the subject. The result, however, was quite enthralling. We would like to conduct more tests on young female subjects. Can you send over more subjects, please, as soon as you can? Young females preferred.

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From: the Commander Scientist

To: His Most Eminent Highness, the Ruler

Date: February 17

Subject: need more subjects

Dear Highness,

Testing continues at frantic and successful pace. Please send more subjects.

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From: the Commander Scientist

To: His Most Eminent Highness, the Ruler

Date: February 19

Subject:

Dear Highness,

We have lost some staff members. Please send replacements for the following positions:

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