PSA regarding the happenings of the day

[xp_cypher]

It would appear that somehow, a lot of people seem to be under the general effect of my power.

I've been kind of racking my brain trying to figure out how to rigorously "science the shit out of this" as the line goes. The downside of having one of those powers with pretty 'fuzzy' boundaries. But between the random language breakthroughs and the odd noticing of patterns, I'm about as confident as I can be that something related to my power is happening.

(Heh. Confident...hey Angie, do you -actually- understand statistical intervals now? :D)

Anyways. What remains to be seen (and I am trying to figure out how to actually test) is:
-the size/radius of the phenomenon
-whether it's centered on me or static
-how long it will last
-whether any effects will be temporary

Plus, y'know, trying to determine what the hell actually caused it in the first place.

Thankfully, my power is relatively benign. The worst anyone should encounter is being potentially "stuck" in observing a pattern or speaking a language (this is probably why you're counting so much, Nica). Other than that, you might notice a mild tendency toward echololia (repeating what other people say back to them).

I am available to answer any questions people might have about all this. (keep in mind that "hell if I know" may be an answer)

Comments

[xp_emplate]

Well, I suppose a certain amount of testing might be accomplished by simply having people start walking away from you to determine at which point the growth of bark no longer appears to be some sort of obscure code . . .

[xp_cypher]

And then reverse it (I move and see if the effect moves with me). This has got potential at least to try and figure it all out.

[xp_emplate]

My suspicion is that I myself will be a poor test subject; due to the nature of my own mutation I believe there is a high likelihood I would carry yours beyond any field you may exude until what I've absorbed runs through my system. However, I foresee no complications with taking measurements.

[xp_cypher]