Latrice

CENTER FOR APPLIED ECTOGENESIS AND BIOCORRECTION (CEPiB)

BASIC INFORMATION

The Center for Applied Ectogenesis and Biocorrection (abbreviated as CEBC) is a unique research and production complex located outside the city, in Sector 6-G. It was founded in 1986 and has since become Naska's primary asset—the only organization in the world capable of creating artificial humans with extended lifespans and functional capabilities.

The complex is a three-level structure extending deep underground. Its architecture is aesthetically minimalist with high-tech elements: frosted glass, polished concrete, and anodized aluminum. The building doesn't seek attention—it simply exists, a monument to human genius that transcended the boundaries of nature.

The complex's grounds include a vast park with lawns, paths, and artificial ponds. High walls protect it from the outside world. It has everything needed for self-sufficient living: a cafeteria with panoramic windows, a dormitory, a sports complex, a medical center, and a library. Employees can remain within the grounds for years—and many never set foot outside the gates.

The Center for the Study of Emergencies and the Environment is more than just a laboratory. It's a world where science has become a religion, and protocols sacred texts. A world where life is created in test tubes and finished in furnaces. A world Latrice Von built with her own hands, but can no longer control.

The Why Phrase
"Hello" It's too warm
"How are you?" He's not interested.
"Would you like..." Too polite
"Sorry to bother you." He doesn't apologize.
"Can I ask you something?" He's not asking, he's demanding.

Phrase Context
"[Name/Number]. [Fact]." A statement that requires a response
"Explain" Report Request
"I'm listening" Willingness to listen, but without participation
"Reason?" A short question about motivation
"Where is [document/sample]?" Control
"You know what this means" Threat (usually about the Rest Room)

Trait How it manifests itself
No greetings Rarely says "hello" or "good morning." Straight to the point.
Short phrases. Minimum words. Maximum meaning.
Direct questions Don't beat around the bush.
Matter of fact tone No emotion, no intonation.
Use of names/numbers Refer to specimens by numbers, people by last name or job title.
Quiet voice Speaks quietly, but can be heard.
Pauses Often pauses before important words.

Habit How it manifests itself
Drinking coffee before the inspection. A mandatory ritual before entering the room with the sample.
Checks sensors personally. Does not trust automatic systems.
Writes in blue ink For personal notes only.
Uses its own biomaterial Prefers its own blood and secretions to create “reference” samples.

Habit How it manifests itself
Hides emotions Does not show fear, sadness, affection.
Writes everything down in a journal. The only place where he allows himself to be honest.
Sighs through mouth 12-G noticed: "You exhaled. Not through your nose. Through your mouth. That's what they do when they want to stop crying."
Freezes at the door, especially at the Peace Room.

Habit How it manifests itself
He lives in isolation. His floor (-35) is his only one. No one has access.
Does not leave the complex. Only leaves in exceptional cases.
Avoids upper floors. Considers the 1st level to be a “kindergarten.”
Works in the dark Often sits without light, looking at monitors.

Habit How it manifests itself
He wears a white lab coat. A lab coat is his constant attire. It often has coffee stains.
Doesn't take care of his appearance Gray hair, tired appearance, sloppy clothes.
Wears glasses. Has had poor eyesight since childhood.
Wears glasses with thin frames. Not specified, but likely.

Habit How it manifests itself
He speaks quietly. His quiet voice is more terrible than a scream.
Does not call samples by human names. Only “Example 7-D”, “Sample 12-G”.
Doesn't look into the eyes of the models, especially those to whom he is attached.
Answers briefly, without unnecessary explanations.
Doesn't ask questions unless he needs information.

Habit How it manifests itself
Works until exhaustion Sleeps 4-5 hours a day, works 16-18 hours.
Doesn't wear a protective suit. Neglects protection at parades: "You can't make me out of my own dirt."
Lingers at the door of the Peace Room. Looks at the door longer than necessary.
Keeps a journal in blue ink. Uses it for personal notes to separate them from official ones.
He personally conducts inspections. He does not trust anyone to check samples at the 4th stage.
Monitors cameras Installed the surveillance system personally, does not trust the Nazca operators.

Habit How it manifests itself
He constantly drinks coffee with cognac, even during reviews. A mug of cold coffee is part of his image.
Drinks cold coffee. Doesn't pay attention to the temperature. Often drinks the drink after it's already cooled down.
Sometimes he cooks for himself. On his floor (-35) there is a kitchen where he sometimes cooks for himself.
He cooks well. This is his rare hobby - the only one that is not related to science.
Eats irregularly Skips meals if busy with work.

Category What exactly How it manifests
Bureaucracy Middle management, bureaucrats Calls them "useless bureaucrats who don't understand biology."
Lies and illusions: "Tasty bear pills," advertising, marketing. "I don't sell hope in a candy wrapper." Strongly against children's vitamins.
Warmth and comfort. Soft sofas, warm colors, coziness. In the pharmacy, there's only steel, concrete, and cool light. "Repairs are never pleasant."
Emotions and attachment. Fear of becoming attached to patterns. "Or maybe I shouldn't call them at all. Otherwise I'll get used to it." But I still get attached.
Unnecessary questions Questions from employees and samples Interrupts the engineer before disposal: "I do not transmit messages. It violates protocol."
Noise Loud conversations, laughter, shouting In the pharmacy - the noise level is no more than 40 dB.
Weak donors Any genetic defect eliminates donors during genetic screening.
Childhood. Everything connected with "naturalness" and "carefreeness." "Children's vitamins are an ethical time capsule. We invest in children what we want to believe ourselves. But I don't believe in natural things anymore. I believe in the vein. The syringe. The protocol."
Pity and sympathy. A manifestation of weakness. But he himself breaks this rule (cries after talking with 12-G, takes a photograph of the engineer).

Category What exactly How it manifests
Food Cooking (especially for himself) and eating well “Sometimes he cooks his own food (he is a good cook)”
Drinks: Iced coffee with cognac. He drinks it constantly, even during fashion shows. Coffee in a mug is part of his image.
Solitude, silence, isolation. Lives on a separate floor (-35), where no one has access. Rarely leaves the lab.
Freedom Complete freedom in research Agreed to work for Nazca only after being promised "complete freedom in studying new forms of mutations."
Protocols: Strict order and logic. "A cure is not a miracle. A cure is a protocol. Follow the protocol and you will fix any substrate."
Honesty No lies or illusions Hates marketing, “tasty bear pills” and empty promises.
Purity of the Experiment: Using Your Own Biomaterial—A "Purer Control" "I can't control all donors. But I can control myself."
He calls his creations 12-G and B-7/19-A "a mirror," B-7/19-A "a son." He protects them from the leadership.
Cold and darkness Incubation capsules, dark rooms Terrarium rooms with lighting of 12–50 lux.

"There's also a small room on his floor—a mini-dining room for himself, with a separate kitchenette and a separate compartment for constantly replenished food or prepared foods that Latrice orders. Sometimes he cooks for himself (he's a good cook)."

What does this detail add to his personality?

This little trait is one of the strongest in his character because it:

1. Shows his rare humanity.
   Cooking is a creative, intuitive, and sensory process (smells, tastes, textures). It's the only activity where he allows himself to be less of a "scientist measuring deviations" and more of a human being creating something warm and edible.
2. Creates a contrast with his work.
   In the lab, he creates life through cold protocols, blood, and viruses. In the kitchen, he creates "life" figuratively—through heat, fire, and simple ingredients. This is his personal antidote to the "Stove."
3. Talks about his perfectionism.
   The phrase "he's a good cook" means he doesn't tolerate sloppiness, even in his hobbies. If he makes something (even scrambled eggs), he does it perfectly.
4. Adds loneliness.
   He cooks only for himself. There are no noisy gatherings or tastings in his room. He stands at the stove in complete silence, perhaps listening only to the sizzle of the oil. This emphasizes his isolation: he may show warmth, but he shares it with no one.

Postulate How it manifests
Humans are a substrate Treats people as biomaterial that can be “repaired” or “disposed of”
Protocol Above Feelings Strictly follows protocols, but breaks them for his “children”
Efficiency > comfort Refuses "tasty pills" and "cozy service"
Honesty without embellishment does not give false hope, speaks the truth, even if it is cruel
Loneliness as the norm Doesn't seek support, doesn't trust people

Quote from the magazine What She Says About Him
"I don't call it by its human name because I'm afraid. Not to become attached. But to get used to it. Getting used to it is also like fixing a substrate. Only someone else's. And I only know how to fix my own." Understands his vulnerability and avoids attachment.
"A pharmacy is like a terrarium room. Only instead of living specimens, there are dead molecules. And they don't look at you. And that's... a relief." He misses human warmth, but fears it.
"I didn't create a soldier. I created a mirror." He sees himself in his creations.
"Children's vitamins are an ethical time capsule. We invest in children what we want to believe in ourselves. But I no longer believe in natural products. I believe in the vein. In the syringe. In the protocol." He has completely abandoned human values, but regrets it.
"P.S. I lied. He didn't pass the test. I just couldn't kill him. And now I'm not afraid of him. I'm afraid of myself." Admits his weakness and fears his humanity.

Trait How it manifests itself
Genius: The only one capable of creating artificial humans with a long lifespan and functionality. Discovered new subtypes of plant viruses at age 20.
Cynicism views people as a "substrate." Rejects the concepts of "good" and "help"—only "protocol" and "stability."
Emotional coldness. Avoids attachment. Calls specimens "specimens" rather than names. Refuses to call 12-G by a human name.
Obsessed with work. Works to the point of physical exhaustion. Sleeps 4–5 hours a day. Drinks coffee and cognac instead of a proper meal.
Inner vulnerability Hides emotions, but sometimes gives them vent (tears after talking with 12-G, delay at the door of the Peace Room).
Attachment to creations Despite the coldness, he becomes attached to 12-G and B-7/19-A, calling them “mirror” and “son”.
Pride: Refuses offers that don't offer him freedom. He refused a job in Nazca until he was promised complete freedom.
Fatigue Chronic, physical and mental. 12-G tells him: "You smell like your death. Something hurts under your skin. Slowly."
Self-criticism Admits his mistakes (in the journal). Understands that he is violating protocols.
Loneliness: Lives isolated, has no loved ones, and dislikes being on the upper floors.

Perception Group
Naski "A genius, but a weak, sentimental idiot"
"Dangerous Genius, Violates Protocols" Guide
The Old Man, the Stove-Maker, the Sleepless, the Cold
Assistants "Doctor" (only like this)
12-G "You're afraid. Not of me. But of the fact that I'm right."
B-7/19-A "For the first time, you looked at me as an equal."

Phrase Context What she says about him
"A cure is not a miracle. A cure is a protocol." Pharmacy Philosophy Cynicism, rationalism
"I didn't create a soldier. I created a mirror." About 12-G Attachment + Fear
"I can't kill him. It's like killing myself." About B-7/19-A Attachment + Self-Awareness
"I'm not afraid. I'm a scientist. I measure deviations." At the 12-G review. Denial of emotions.
"You smell like your own death" Words 12-G Awareness of one's own vulnerability
"Or maybe I shouldn't call him at all. Otherwise I'll get used to it." About 12-G Fear of Attachment
"I didn't create a soldier. I created a monster. But it's mine." About B-7/19-A Acceptance of Responsibility

Thought How it manifests itself
"I am a genius" Creates unique specimens, breaks protocols for the sake of experiments
"I Am a Monster" Realizes that he creates and destroys lives
"I am alone" Lives without family, without friends
"I'm tired." Works to exhaustion, drinks coffee with cognac.
"I'm afraid" Afraid of 12-G, B-7/19-A, himself

Emotion Manifestation
Loneliness Lives in isolation, has no close people
Fear Afraid of one's own creations (12-G, B-7/19-A) and one's own vulnerability
Pride Knows He Is The Best
Guilt Sometimes thinks about the consequences of his decisions (photo of an engineer)
Attachment Hides it, but cannot suppress it completely
Chronic fatigue, physical and mental

Who is Latrice's Attitude How does it manifest itself?
Naski Respect + Fear + Dependence "Naski is my boss. I can't argue with her."
Middle Management Contempt + Forced Submission "Useless bureaucrats who don't understand biology"
Employees Distance + Indifference Almost never visits the upper floors
Assistants (samples) Detachment + attachment (to some) “Examples 7-D, 9-A, 11-B” – calls them by number
12-G Attachment + Fear "I didn't create a soldier. I created a mirror."
B-7/19-A Attachment + Pride + Fear "I can't kill him. It's like killing myself."

Event Impact on Character
Childhood (poor eyesight) created a feeling of isolation and vulnerability
Studying with a strict genius (69 years old) shaped perfectionism and the desire for recognition
First love (used and abandoned) Formed cynicism and distrust of people
The second girl (the object of research) reinforced the attitude towards people as a “substrate”
The discovery of viruses (at age 20) strengthened my belief in my own genius.
Agreeing to work with Nasca Chose freedom over ethics
Creation 12-G For the first time he met a “mirror” - a sample that understood him
Creation of B-7/19-A Realized that he had become attached to the "son" and was ready to break protocol

Contradiction Manifestation 1 Manifestation 2
Coldness vs. Affection "I'm a scientist. I measure deviations." "I can't kill him. It's like killing myself." (about B-7/19-A)
Protocol vs. Emotions "Protocol is protocol" Breaks the aggression limiter for B-7/19-A
Denial of emotions vs. their presence “I’m not afraid” Feels fear of 12-G and B-7/19-A
Cynicism vs. Empathy "People are the substrate" Takes the engineer's photo after disposal
Loneliness vs. need for understanding Lives on an isolated floor Attaches to 12-G, who understands him

Trait Manifestation Example from the text
Genius. Obsessed with science, he creates unique specimens that no one else can replicate. "At the age of 20, he discovered new subtypes of plant virus strains. He was recognized by his colleagues as a young genius in biology."
Cynicism: Treating people as "substrates," denying emotions. "A cure is not a miracle. A cure is a protocol."
Emotional coldness. Avoids affection, calls specimens "specimens" rather than names. "Specimen 12-G. Don't call it by its human name. Otherwise, I'll get used to it."
Obsession with work. Works without rest, sleeps 4-5 hours a day. “Due to the stress on the nervous system and frequent overtime, gray strands have appeared on the temple area.”
Inner Vulnerability Hides emotions, but sometimes gives them vent “He looked at his hands and felt, for the first time in fifteen years, something stinging in his nose from something that wasn’t an allergy.”
Attachment to creations Despite his coldness, he becomes attached to certain examples. “I didn’t create a soldier. I created a mirror.”
Pride Refuses offers if they don't give him freedom. "When the offer letter arrived, Latrice refused. He wasn't interested."
Fatigue Chronic, physical and emotional "You smell like death. Something hurts under your skin. Slowly. You don't sleep at night."