Rainbow Bay

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Baby Genome -- A person that was created literally out of nowhere. It has no backstory, for it was freshly made, born literally as it is and destined never to change, fully containing everything that it is and will be in its nature. It has tribal markings all over its body that glow to symbolize when its inherent genetics have been activated. A child, yet also an adult, its first moments of life are discovering itself becoming conscious.

Baby Genome ate its fruit happily, barely noticing -- or rather, barely understanding -- that MA-A8813 was rude... And what being rude was. It was a more complex gesture, and upon hearing the word, it began to glow. "Rude?" Thinking, Baby Genome teared up a little, but then its eyes dried. "Perhaps that is something you learned that you should watch out for." Baby Genome finished the fruit. "So will I! Baby Genome accepts your apology!" Rudeness was something it was capable of unlocking, but it didn't want to... Yet, it needed the information. That aside... It returned attention to Galatea. "I was born... Here. Out of this world. Rainbow Bay. It created me... Or, someone created me out of it. But who...?" It began to babble in baby.

Baby Genome let the two talk. It knew who its creator was, but did not know how to say his name in their tongue. So, it simply said, "My creator... Is beyond this world. But likes it so much, he made me... Specifically for this world." Knowing this inherently made Baby Genome feel happy, knowing its creator, its purpose, and that its reasons for living because of its connection to its creator.

Baby Genome didn't know there were threats to the Rainbow Bay. However, when experiencing an intense emotion, it glowed again and placed its hands over its heart as it spoke to MA-A8813. "Yes... That's right. No threat at all. I was made... Out of the love of this place." It closed its eyes, lettings itself become enraptured by the intensity of the emotion that it was feeling... Knowing it came from the creator. It looked up to Galatea, nodding in acknowledgement. "Pleased to meet you, miss." Baby Genome took her hand and softly rubbed it in the stead of a shake. It seemed almost like it was trying to comfort her.

Baby Genome released Galatea's hand and took a seat nearer to MA-A8813. "Maybe... You just need to open up a little more?" the being asked innocently. It didn't do anything else except stare at her, glowing still.

Baby Genome stopped glowing again after the intense emotion faded. It became ignorant to what MA-A8813 meant by not finding her opening up pleasant. At that, Baby Genome said some things that were cute and kindly in the babe-like ancient tongue that it knew at conception, babbling away and saying all sorts of niceties, until finally it said, "I'm sure you're pleasant on the inside like everyone else I've met, even if that is limited to just five people!" It seemed like Baby Genome was unaware of how the term 'literal' was used when it wasn't exposed to something 'literally'.

Baby Genome stared in awe, gazing at all of the intricate machinery and knowing nothing of what it meant. With bright eyes, Baby Genome said happily, "That's disgusting!" It inspected the insides from a safe distance, but ultimately found it all to be both of interest and disgust, though the pleasant face would fool one into believing otherwise. "But thanks for opening up to me! That makes us friends!" Baby Genome believed that, too. "Well, I'm tired and I have to sleep and eat to keep myself from passing out after I glow a lot, so I'm going to sleep in a something somewhere nearby. Kay?" That said, Baby Genome started off. "I had fun, both of you~!" And by the time it was done speaking, it had disappeared into the night.

Baby Genome had slept outside the previous night, since it did not have a place to go to, but it didn't mind. It wanted to have another dream that would unlock more of its hidden potential. And it did. With this dream, it gained wisdom on how to defend itself and fend for itself, in case it needed to remain outside in the wilderness. Baby Genome had been taking the day to roam the wilderness, free as a bird and happy. It came back to the table where it met those nice machines to see if anyone else would come, since this was said to be a meeting spot.

Baby Genome watched as an apparition appeared behind a canid woman who seemed to have stress going on with her. Baby Genome, the childlike, adultish, naked, genitalless, tribal marked, gray skinned figure observed from a distance for a while, but eventually came to say a lot of things in the ancient tongue of babes... Which was incoherent babbling. It did not yet know how to describe what the Dreamwalker was, even if it had words for it in its own language. It pointed at the mask, hoping to get the woman's attention.

Baby Genome was surprised that the canine woman was not surprised by the ghost-like figure appearing suddenly and also manifesting randomly. It certainly surprised Baby Genome. "Wow! That's incredible! How do you do that?!" Baby Genome's tribal markings all over its naked body did not start glowing this time, however. It must not have been something that it could unlock as part of its potential. They were two different beings, this Dreamwalker and Baby Genome, and therefore, Baby Genome could not unlock what it did not possess. The mannerisms, however, were a different story. That's when Baby Genome began to glow again...

Baby Genome smiled and answered the two who asked of its glow, "It's because I am unlocking my inherent potential! Whenever I am exposed to something I am not yet conscious of, but have the capability to do inherently within me, my markings glow and it unlocks that hidden potential! Then I know exactly what it is and how to do it!" Baby Genome had gotten good with speaking the language of the natives and not always using its ancient babe language of babbling and noises. "I am Baby Genome! It is nice to meet you!" Baby Genome stopped glowing when it understood the mannerisms of the Dreamwalker, becoming more mellifluous in its movements as it sat down. That's when it noticed the old druid. "Hello there! Nice to meet you, too!'

Baby Genome, still glowing, became aware of the otherworldly tongue that the Dreamwalker spake. "Ooooh. Cool!" was all that Baby Genome said in response. Very straightforward and innocent. It wasn't long before this other stranger was taking a seat and about to share a meal with them. Since Baby Genome was glowing, it picked up on the mannerisms of Abby and Deamon simultaneously, bowing its head solemnly as a greeting. As it glowed, it was clear there was a different conscious wisdom in its eyes than when it did not. "You seem worn," Baby Genome noted to Deamon, "Have you been out in the wilderness, like me?"

Baby Genome was not yet exposed to the luxuries of the indoors, except for the first night it was born, which was only was a couple nights ago, most literally. This was the day after the day it was born. "Bath?" it asked whilst still glowing, gathering the information from its inner knowledge, "That sounds like it is lovely! I've not enjoyed that type of luxury as of yet!" Even Baby Genome's speech was getting more refined being exposed to so many people. Eventually, Baby Genome stopped glowing, and the childlike adult now seemed more mature. "I've been out in the wilderness enjoying the nature. I haven't been inside anywhere except this sweet hedgehog's... Apartment, I believe she said it was." Baby Genome nodded with assurance.

Baby Genome put a hand to its chin, saying in response, "Ah, druids do dwell with nature, don't they?" It chuckled lightly. "And yes, she was very sweet. If not for her, I would not know how to speak or walk!" Baby Genome remembered it like it was yesterday... Even if it was the day before yesterday. "In any case, if you'd like some company out in nature, I'll stay with you! I was born of this place to exist in this place, so indoors or outdoors works for me, since that is the nature of this realm." It seemed with otherworldly talk came otherworldly knowledge. The Dreamwalker taught Baby Genome a lot, little did he know. "I might as well eat, as well. Unlocking my potential takes my energy, and if I do not replenish, I will go to sleep!" So, Baby Genome ate a healthy fruit.

Baby Genome bit into the fruit, chewing it some. Baby Genome made a pleasant expression with its face as it did so before gulping it down and saying, "Nope! I cannot evolve. I can only unlock what is already inside of me. Whatever a normal human is capable of is all I am capable of. I'm just able to unlock that potential instantly instead of learning. I will always be the same." It may not have made much sense how something that clearly was one way before it glowed and was another way afterward could be seen as not 'evolving', but it was more like unlocking a door to a house with many things already inside of it. "I'll always be the same old Baby Genome, I just don't know what my true self looks like yet because I haven't been exposed to enough."

Baby Genome's eyes widened as the Dreamwalker appeared before it, but not out of shock nor fear, but awe. "Wooooow! You can even do something like that!" Baby Genome seemed to enjoy it. "I wish I could do that..." It sighed heavily, but continued on to say, "Yes, my dreams are... Crazy. But I've only had two. My dreams also teach me things I need to know. My last one taught me how to survive in the wilderness and fend for myself. They move..." Baby Genome thought for a moment... "... Kind of like you." After saying this, Baby Genome noticed Deamon choked a little. "Oh, are you okay? I'll help you if you're not! I know how!" Baby Genome thought... "... I think."

Baby Genome began to glow when Deamon became frustrated, its eyes becoming more stern and sharp when it understood the emotions 'frustration' and 'anger', which it previously had not been exposed to. "Hm..." Baby Genome pondered thoughtfully. "Perhaps you should try to interact with our guest a little differently..." Eyes now keen, Baby Genome noticed the crests upon Deamon and his flask. "Those symbols..." Baby Genome went on to say, "... Do they have some sort of special meaning? I have never seen anything like those before, but I am aware that they exist... Something about... Alchemy..." Baby Genome placed a hand on its head, as if trying to remember something complex.

Baby Genome nodded its head in understanding to Deamon, knowing what it meant to bear a 'family crest'. "Ah, um... You're a noble...?" Baby Genome reverted to speaking in its ancient babbling of baby language for a short time, then returned to speaking the native tongue. "Forgive me, there are words I cannot express in other languages yet because I have not been exposed. But I find your crests curious. These tribal markings all over my body are like those!" Baby Genome laughed as it continued glowing, turning to meet the eye of the newcomer from out of the portal. "Goody! Another person to meet! I'm Baby Genome! Nice to meet you!" Baby Genome bowed its head humbly.

Baby Genome liked to hear about the histories of other people, so it sat quietly, but alert, and listened. It did not have a history since it was literally created in the Bay out of the Bay just a few days ago. However, it hadn't stopped glowing with all of the interaction going on. "Brandy?" It knew. "... P-Poison, is it...?" Of course, alcohol was something it understood, but it was very much aware of how it could harm the physical form. Baby Genome did not want that for itself. "Erm, no thank you. Baby Genome will have... Fruit!" It was becoming tired, glowing so much, anyway. It needed to replenish. So, it started to devour much fruit.

Baby Genome watched as everyone enjoyed the merriment of poisonous drink and laughed inwardly at the display as it enjoyed its fruit. It understood the concept of alcohol, but not the reasoning behind each individual's reasons for drinking, since Baby Genome literally had no reason to do that except for fun... And it didn't seem like much fun to be unconscious of oneself. Especially after just coming out of being unconscious a few days ago as a baby would. Going back into a state of being unconscious was not particularly sounding great. "U-Uh..." Baby Genome stuttered, "I-I hope you all have fun with your merriment and poisonous drink! And I'm happy that I made friends!" Baby Genome pondered... "I wonder if they understand me right now..."

Baby Genome chuckled lightly, able to understand the humor that the Dreamwalker was making. "You are a very interesting creature! I like you!" Baby Genome gave a wide grin. "But I do not see a purpose in drinking poison, unless it is beneficial to me somehow." Baby Genome placed a hand on its chin, intrigued by the Dreamwalker, having not stopped glowing since the entire engagement between everyone began. "What exactly are you? I know what I am, and I generally understand what the others are, but not you."

Baby Genome somehow understood all of what was said to it simply because it was glowing and that part of its mind was stimulated once it was exposed to the information. "No fooling?!" Baby Genome questioned with glee, "Maybe I can contract such an ability, as well..." If 100% of Baby Genome's brain was used, and all of its genetics were actively utilized, it could be a possibility. But many things were simply and only possibilities for Baby Genome, as it really did only have the capacity of a normal human, even if it was able to reach 100% of its brain functionality. "... It seems..." Baby Genome started speaking in babbles again -- for a while, too -- before suddenly stopping and smiling wide.

Baby Genome sighed heavily, "... Making it only possible in theory, right? You're a metaphysical theoretical being that..." Baby Genome started to babble. Where was it getting these complex words and understandings? It was definitely the work of the Dreamwalker... Rather, the exposure to him.

Baby Genome's eyes widened, as if it had just awakened. "... Part of a dream?" It looked around, jaw agape, "... Rainbow Bay...?" Its eyes started to glow the same color as its markings, and it was consumed by light for a moment. "... I am made from a dream, yet I have dreams inside of this dream telling me more about what I am. I am dreaming... About me... And you're... You are a dream..." Baby Genome had just sparked something that was well beyond its capacity at the current time, causing it to overload and pass out. But when it awakened next... It would be a much different Baby Genome than when it slept.

Baby Genome had fallen into a deep sleep after the events with the Dreamwalker. This time, its dreams told it of the universe, other universes, and the dimensions. Baby Genome remained asleep for a very long time, not waking up once during the day, and even on into the eve.

Baby Genome's eyes burst open as if it heard a loud noise. They glowed at first, along with its tribal markings on its body, but the glows faded after it was awake for a few moments. Rising up, Baby Genome kept an emotionless expression on its face as it turned to see what was going on over by the mushroom.

Baby Genome heard the sound of a bottle falling vividly, as well as the noise of the dragon. "A dragon," Baby Genome stated, observing from a distance. "And...?" Baby Genome recalled the other person from the day before. The one offering alcohol to everyone. "... It seems she has been incapacitated by intoxication," Baby Genome presumed. Its facial expression did not change; it remained emotionless.