Special Containment Subject, BAR-322
SERIAL NO:BAR-322
NICKNAME:Mudang
CLASSIFICATION:UNDER REVIEW
BAR-322 is a special entity that believes itself to be human.
In truth, BAR-322's physical composition and DNA are extremely similar to those of a human being. However, the subject emits an extraordinarily high level of Specter Energy from its body, confirming beyond doubt that it is an Anomaly.
No specialized containment procedures are required. However, the subject possesses extremely high intelligence, and the utmost caution is advised.
Methods of neutralization are nearly identical to those used on humans.
That said, the use of firearms carries a risk of fatally damaging the subject's physical body. Therefore, the possession of firearms is prohibited upon entry into this subject's containment facility.
SUBJECT:Full Transcript of Conversation with Class-A Researcher Dr. Kim XX
SESSION:#1
Dr. Kim XX: Can you hear me?
Dr. Kim XX: Are you unable to comprehend what I'm saying?
BAR-322: I hear you.
BAR-322: I said I can hear you! How many times — hm? How many times must I explain myself?
BAR-322: I have ears, and eyes, and a nose.
BAR-322: Which means I can hear, and I can see!
BAR-322: So release me at once, and put an end to this pointless imprisonment—
(Dr. Kim XX determines that the subject possesses basic communicative ability.)
Dr. Kim XX: May I call you Number 322?
BAR-322: For the last time, my name is—!
BAR-322: …Haa. Call me whatever you please.
Dr. Kim XX: Number 322. What exactly are these things you keep calling musok and mudang?
BAR-322: By King Sejong's beard! How can a Korean not know what shamanism and mudang are?!
BAR-322: I'd rather ask you a question! Just what in the world happened to the Republic of Korea in the thirty years I was gone?!
Dr. Kim XX: Number 322. The concepts of "mudang" and "musok" do not exist on this Earth.
BAR-322: Fine. I'll explain it simply.
BAR-322: Musok is the indigenous folk religion of the Korean people, and a mudang is a practitioner of that faith!
BAR-322: You don't even know that? You must have precious little interest in Korean history, young lady!
Dr. Kim XX: Number 322. Before speaking with you, I combed through the entire history of the Republic of Korea. Those words do not exist.
Dr. Kim XX: I'll ask you one more time. What exactly are musok and mudang?
BAR-322: Ah, fuck.
BAR-322: Master… Princess Bari… why have you set such a trial before me!
(Dr. Kim XX notes that the subject's use of profanity indicates a profound interest in human culture.)
Dr. Kim XX: All right, Number 322. Before I move on to the next question—
(Dr. Kim XX waves a Choco Pie from behind the protective barrier.)
Dr. Kim XX: Do you, by any chance, like Choco Pies?
(BAR-322 reacts to the Choco Pie.)
BAR-322: Th-that… give it to me!
BAR-322: Ah, as it happens, I am exceedingly famished!
Dr. Kim XX: Good. I'll give you the Choco Pie — but in exchange, I'd like you to approach this Q&A with a bit more enthusiasm.
BAR-322: Ah, very well! I shall engage in this conversation with far greater zeal!
(Dr. Kim XX records in the special notes that the subject shows a particular interest in Choco Pies.)
(Conversation suspended while the subject finishes eating the Choco Pies.)
(After consuming ten Choco Pies manufactured by Company K, the subject once again demonstrates a willingness to converse.)
(Conversation resumed.)