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"Believed to be impersonating the late ▇▇▇ Coxlong, it is actually him. His arms and neck are swollen, purple, and veiny. Most likely a side effect of the ▇▇▇. It seems the two are in a symbiotic relationship."
The ▇▇▇ takes complete control of the body and affects every organ, only allowing sentience to be uncontrolled but monitored heavily. This invasion caused Coxlong to be voracious, impulsive, reactive, and aggressive- only manifesting in physical actions or responses. His personality is still silly, friendly, and welcoming; he continues to act as usual despite the new host. Any questions about the ▇▇▇ leave him confused and responding with oblivious remarks; it's unknown if he's genuine or trying to protect it. The most noticeable change in Coxlong's behavior is his broken speech- as he is now unable to communicate in complete sentences.Relationships
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Dover: Coxlong's best friend!! thus ▇▇▇ believes that he poses no harm to its host. It sees Dover more as a beneift rather than weak link and prefers to keep him close.Zomgirl: Girl!!!
There is strength in numbers.Cheren: Dead!
"If it senses danger coming it will do whatever it takes to ensure its safety."
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
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It takes a total of three months for ▇▇▇ to control and become merged with its host. The first month prioritizes internal organs, managing all organ functions. When it comes to the brain, ▇▇▇ alters it to slow down metabolism, evolve/revert neurological development, and become viable despite harsh conditions. The host cannot communicate fluently and often speaks in broken sentences or vague responses. It is also capable of sending Coxlong into comatose and manipulating his body. Furthermore, it is less sensitive to texture and pain, withstanding damage until the body cannot physically hold itself up.The second month reaches the skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. Between the 2nd and 3rd month ▇▇▇ hijacks the spinal cord and overproduces stem cells to prepare for further transformation and body modification. This transformation comes with control of muscle movement and coordination. In the second month, body decomposition reverses by the ▇▇▇ becoming one with the flesh and merging into the host's body. Created stem cells are used to recover the body from decay and withering. Muscles are modified and toned to withstand damage and trauma; this causes more energy use when exerted and encourages the host to consume high-calorie meals. All body parts are altered to prevent splintering if destroyed or injured and are stored full of inactive ▇▇▇ cells.The third month is control of the Joints and Bones. The bones are made more flexible and produce more ▇▇▇ cells to increase the chances of survival. Blood cells are still created in the bones, resulting in the bones producing at least three types of cells at a time. They are also structurally made more sturdy to prevent chipped fracturing and splintering. Clean fractures heal easier- the host's bones become looser and more flexible with other tissues, allowing body contortion. Once complete, the ▇▇▇ has full control of the host's body and restarts all organ functions, allowing the host to wake up and find its first meal.MODES
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The ▇▇▇ is composed of two modes of operation within the host body- complete operation or secondary operation. When passive, the ▇▇▇ wriggles and moves under the skin, especially around the upper arms, where self defense/offense is optimized. When the body is under complete operation, the host will lose consciousness and become unaware of what happens next. The body will contort, dislocate, and rip apart however ▇▇▇ sees fit. The body is then used to attack its target or protect itself from further danger. Once done, the body will be put back together like new, and the host will wake up minutes later.ABILITIES
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Height manipulation: Coxlong can expand and be as tall as 6'3 inches with his bare minimum heigh being 5'7 (normal).Superhuman Strength: Muscles are manipulated and strengthened, he packs a punch, and capable of decapitating a target with just a swing of his feet.Agility: Keen and reactive to its environment, ▇▇▇ is capable of dodging attacks very well, as well as ambushing its prey. It can endure intense trauma and blunt force injury as well as penetrative injuries.Body Manipulation: Can change the size, shape and density of all native bodies within the host. ▇▇▇ gives Coxlong the ability to perform tasks that most would consider inhuman.Regeneration: If Coxlong has damaged skin, flesh, bone, or organs, ▇▇▇ can repair them, typically this is quick- but it all depends on the severity of the injuries. It does not regenerate well against burns and frostbite.Enhanced smell: Can smell the blood of its prey when hungry.
