#data validation testing

[puckpocketed]

i always feared becoming a toxically mean sports person about rivalries and injuries and fannish expression i never even thought about the kind of person id be in the face of under-researched trade proposals + sloppy player evaluations. is anyone watching the games or do we just clock in at the fantasy hockey factory and go buck wild without regard for the game that is being played in front of our eyes

[random2908]

We're going through the absolute dumbest drama at work lately with a funding agency. It was looking like it was all going to turn out in our favor (through, like, the stupidest means possible). But today they just threw a curveball at us that is so insane. So insane for a funding agency to meddle in that. That even though we're probably going to win in the end, they might drag our reputation through the mud in the middle.

So. Ok. This guy pretty high up in the DoD got Congress to put a pretty big earmark for our tech in the 2024 budget. (And by big, I mean, if we asked an investor for help they'd laugh and give us twice as much just for us, rather than having to split this government money between us and our competitors; maybe they'd introduce us to their investor friends and it would be 10 times as much. But we're an employee-owned company, and most of us employees are afraid of investors, so that's not happening.)

The catch ended up being that a specific agency within the DoD got the rights to distribute most of it. And that agency decided to make a rule that they were mainly going to consider small-business/giant-corporation partnerships. Well. That's not great for us, a small business who was hoping to just, like, get some of this money. But luckily we already had existing partnerships with two giant corps. The agency split the money into three pots, and two of them were for projects we thought we could do. So we told our favorite company we'd apply for the easy one with them, and our not-favorite company we'd apply for the hard one with them. (Not-favorite because we think they're semi-secretly trying to steal our IP and then use their fleet of literally thousands of engineers, compared to our 35 total employees, to run us out of business.) Favorite company said, great, let's do it. Most-detested company said, wait, we could do both these projects, shouldn't we apply for both? We (and by we I mean my bosses) told company-we-don't-like that we'd apply for one section with them but we didn't think it was a good idea to apply for both because we might look greedy; but they could do whatever the hell they wanted with the other section, if they didn't mind looking greedy.

Both our applications got rejected three months ago. For the harder project, we suspect it went to a completely different technological approach, so, ok I guess. For the easier project, though.... Evil-corp's application won... in which they said they'd hire us to do it under their supervision.

Which means they'd have all the IP. But also, stupid stupid them, they'd have none of the physicists, just the engineers. What the fuck do they expect to be able to do, hiring physicists as simple artisans rather than collaborating with us as thinking physicists, and having no physicists of their own who understand how the tech actually works.

And, here's their hubris, here's the first step from over a year ago when we realized they were trying to steal our own project out from under us: even in the existing partnership, they originally purchased a quantum device and a control box from us. And then collaborated with us on a new device design, but said they'd make their own control boxes from here on out. But they seem not to understand what's actually in the control box, and how tailored it is to the quantum device.

So, ok, we thought: they'd hire us to make the quantum device that they design (oh, cue tangent about how the current iteration--from our existing partnership--that they've designed with their fleet of engineers is unmachineable, i.e. we can't get a vendor who is willing to make the chassis for us; their design skills are hopeless). We'd do our level best to build it very well for them. I'd use one of my spare control boxes (I build/supervise the control boxes) and test it out for them (I'm one of the two testers), and do whatever I needed to to get it working. We'd send them those results, and the device. Then they'd hook it up to the legacy control box they bought from us last year (that doesn't have my newest upgrades), and one of their untrained just-out-of-college techs would try it out, and wouldn't get anything out of it. But we'd have proof that it's just user error, and so they'd lose (can't finish the project) and we'd win (reputation intact, plus the bit of money they'd give us for building it--not much, but something anyway).

This is the scenario that my coworker (the other tester, and supervisor for building the devices) and I have daydreamed about to each other frequently over the past month, to console ourselves about having lost the contest to actually get the grant money.

Meanwhile, our CEO went to talk to the government agency like, we're the leaders in this field, why did you reject all our applications?? And he was like, we didn't reject all of them! We accepted the one with dumbass-corporate-thieves! Our CEO was like, that wasn't our application, we're just a subcontractor on it, it wouldn't involve any of our IP or physics knowledge. And the government official was like... Oh fuck. But I hate Nice-company, you know that right? You know I couldn't let that application through because I hate them? Why did you even write an application with them? (If you knew the name of nice-company, you'd immediately be like, "oh that makes sense." Even though the department collaborating with us on quantum devices has nothing to do with the department making, oh, let's say, airplane doors.) So the government official was like, well, the contract with the smug-idiots isn't finalized yet, I can try to steer it so that you're less subcontractors and more partners in this. And of course, our CEO couldn't say, well, we don't want to be partners with them, because they're thieves and also stupid and mean. But he also knew they wouldn't agree to it in any real way and it was moot. So he just said ok. It's at least comforting to know... I guess... that the government did intend to fund us, in particular, they just didn't read the applications very carefully.

Ok, so that's the first fork, that's been playing out over the last couple months since the applications were due.

But meanwhile, in addition to our partnerships with those two large corps, we also had project funding from a certain branch of the military, and from an unnamed government agency (even I'm not supposed to know who it is, I think). The latter project is sunsetting--it's six years old, a full year past the end of the contract. But the director of that project told us, we should go quietly asking around in Washington DC to see who's disgruntled that the one agency got to distribute all these funds, and see if anyone wants to compete with them by directly sponsoring us (without asshole-corp tagging along). The other project, the military-branch project, is right in the middle right now: we're approximately half done and have about a year left to finish. And it transpired that right after this agency, the one with all the money, announced who the money was going to at the end of September, they then announced who their liaisons would be in each military branch. And they picked some random dude that they're personally friends with in this particular branch, rather than anyone out of the relevant department for this type of tech. So now, the actual department is like "we can't trust whatever end product comes out of this other agency's project." So suddenly, someone who is already funding us--already feels personally invested in our success--has become exactly who the secret-person told us to look for: someone in the government who resents the contest judges and wants to hold a separate competition against them. So, two months ago, they were like "next year we'll end your project, because the future of the technology is this big grant from this other agency." And now suddenly they're looking for more money to throw at us, longer term and in larger amounts. (Not as much as if we'd won the grant competition, but still. Like I always say, we're academia-adjacent; even a million dollars is a lot to us.)

And the third fork: nice-corp is pissed that there's so much prejudice against them for the doors thing, so they want to renew their partnership with us, just to show up that government agency that held the contest.

So we lost the contest, but we might be getting two new projects out of it.

And then today's wrench, back to the first fork. The government agency just told the idiot-assholes that they were going to require the quantum tech be made of a different quantum material than originally planned. (I suspect because it's the material that JPL/NASA really likes.) There is absolutely no reason for this requirement, no reason for them micromanage something like material choice. What's really, deeply hilarious about this weird bit of meddling is that for us physicists, this barely matters; you can make some arguments one way or the other in terms of how well it works for the tech, but we can work with either material. My whole previous job was with the material we're currently using--between that job and this job, I've been using it for 8 years. But my whole PhD and postdoc was with the material that the government agency wants dumb-corp to switch over to. I know both these materials equally well, and so do all the other physicists here. Mainly the difference this makes is... You need to change all the components in the control box to match the material it's controlling! The one part of the project that now-seriously-screwed-corp contractually doesn't want our input on! And changing that many components all at once is never a risk-free undertaking, from a simple engineering perspective; except that we suspect they don't even know how to build a control box in the first place, so "risk" doesn't even cover it.

When my boss broke the news to me this afternoon, I was like, wait, are you telling me I have to build a control box just to test this thing, for free because me building a control box is outside the scope of the project? My boss was like, no. They'll build a control box and send it to us, so we can test the quantum device that we're going to build for them, out of the new material, based on their designs that we have very little input on, even though we're the physicists and they're not.

I was like ...but their control box isn't going to work. My boss was like, nope! I was like, so then the project isn't going to work. My boss, no :) it isn't :). I was like, ok, I know this won't be for another two years, but... how hard should I try to make it work? Because I can try really hard and probably do something. My boss was like no, don't do that. Absolutely do not try to fix their box. If it doesn't work, just tell them it doesn't work. Tell them what doesn't work about it, but not why, don't give them hints. Maybe you won't even know why! You don't know what they're putting in the box, how can you diagnose it for them!

So, yeah, this project isn't going to work, and we're going to look bad for it. But hopefully we'll be getting two additional projects out of it, thanks to spite! And if two of our three projects work then who cares, I guess.

[plethoraworldatlas]

The innovation of a 3D-printed device from the University of Edinburgh could pave the way to the abolition of animal testing. The plastic “body-on-chip” device contains human cells from five major organs — the brain, heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver — and simulates chemicals moving through the circulatory system by using positron emission tomography (PET) scanning. “This device is the first to be designed specifically for measuring drug distribution … essentially, allowing us to see where a new drug goes in the body and how long it stays there, without having to use a human or animal to test it,” Liam Carr, inventor of the device, told The Guardian. Future models could also show how organs in different stages of disease react to medicine — as well as how everyday items like foods, aerosols, and cleaners affect the human body — improving precision in biomedical experiments. This device is an example of innovation in biomedical models that could replace animal testing. It could also be cheaper and faster than testing new drugs on live animals. “This device shows really strong potential to reduce the large number of animals that are used worldwide for testing drugs and other compounds, particularly in the early stages, where only 2% of compounds progress through the discovery pipeline,” said Dr. Adriana Tavares of the University’s Centre for Cardiovascular Science according to WION News.

[gqattech]

ETL and Data Testing Services: Why Data Quality Is the Backbone of Business Success | GQAT Tech

Data drives decision-making in the digital age. Businesses use data to build strategies, attain insights, and measure performance to plan for growth opportunities. However, data-driven decision-making only exists when the data is clean, complete, accurate, and trustworthy. This is where ETL and Data Testing Services are useful.

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What is ETL and Why Is It Important?

ETL (extract, transform, load) is a process for data warehousing and data integration, which consists of: 

Extracting data from different sources

Transforming the data to the right format or structure

Loading the transformed data into a central system, such as a data warehouse. 

Although ETL can simplify data processing, it can also create risks in that data can be lost, misformatted, corrupted, or misapplied transformation rules. This is why ETL testing is very important. 

The purpose of ETL testing is to ensure that the data is:

Correctly extracted from the source systems

Accurately transformed according to business logic

Correctly loaded into the destination systems.

Why Choose GQAT Tech for ETL and Data Testing?

At GQAT Tech combine our exceptional technical expertise and premier technology and custom-built frameworks to ensure your data is accurate and certified with correctness.

1.  End-to-End Data Validation

We will validate your data across the entire ETL process – extract, transform, and load- to confirm the source and target systems are 100% consistent.

2. Custom-Built Testing Frameworks

Every company has a custom data workflow.  We build testing frameworks fit for your proprietary data environments, business rules, and compliance requirements.

3. Automation + Accuracy

We automate to the highest extent using tools like QuerySurge, Talend, Informatica, SQL scripts, etc. This helps a) reduce the amount of testing effort, b) avoid human error.

4. Compliance Testing

Data Privacy and compliance are obligatory today.  We help you comply with regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, etc.

5. Industry Knowledge

GQAT has years of experience with clients in Finance, Healthcare, Telecom, eCommerce, and Retail, which we apply to every data testing assignment.

Types of ETL and Data Testing Services We Offer

Data Transformation Testing

We ensure your business rules are implemented accurately as part of the transformation process. Don't risk incorrect aggregations, mislabels, or logical errors in your final reports.

Data Migration Testing

We ensure that, regardless of moving to the cloud or the legacy to modern migration, all the data is transitioned completely, accurately, and securely.

BI Report Testing

We validate that both dashboards and business reports reflect the correct numbers by comparing visual data to actual backend data.

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We validate schema, column names, formats, data types, and other metadata to ensure compatibility of source and target systems.

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[jonah-miles-smith]

Why Software Testing is Critical in Healthcare Applications

In an era where digital transformation is redefining every industry, the healthcare industry stands at the forefront of technological innovation. From electronic health records (EHRs) and telemedicine to advanced medical devices and healthcare data analytics, software plays a pivotal role in delivering safe, effective, and timely medical care. However, the complexity and sensitivity of healthcare systems make them highly vulnerable to software glitches, which can result in life-threatening consequences. That’s why software testing is not just important—it’s absolutely critical in the development and deployment of healthcare applications.

The High Stakes of Healthcare Software

Unlike other industries, mistakes in healthcare software aren’t just inconvenient—they can be catastrophic. An undetected bug in a medical device or healthcare analytics platform could lead to incorrect diagnoses, delayed treatments, or even patient fatalities. This is especially crucial for medical device testing, where devices such as infusion pumps, pacemakers, and diagnostic imaging systems rely heavily on embedded software.

Every software release in healthcare must meet stringent regulatory standards, such as those from the FDA (U.S.), EMA (Europe), or ISO 13485. Testing isn’t just about functionality; it also ensures compliance, performance, security, and most importantly, patient safety.

Ensuring Accuracy with Software Testing

Accuracy is the cornerstone of any healthcare application. Whether it's processing patient data, generating diagnostic reports, or delivering remote consultations, even the smallest miscalculation or error can cascade into larger issues.

Through rigorous software testing, developers can identify and rectify issues at every stage of the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Functional testing ensures that features work as intended; integration testing verifies that systems interact seamlessly; and regression testing ensures that updates or patches don’t introduce new issues. These practices are essential for safeguarding the reliability and accuracy of healthcare systems.

Medical Device Testing: A Specialized Discipline

Medical device testing goes beyond traditional software validation. It involves a comprehensive examination of how hardware and software work together under various real-world conditions. Regulatory authorities often require validation protocols to demonstrate that a device performs reliably across all intended uses.

Key aspects of medical device testing include:

Verification and validation (V&V) of embedded software

Simulations and stress tests to evaluate performance under peak usage

Risk analysis and usability testing, to identify and mitigate potential failures

Interoperability testing with other devices and hospital systems

In short, medical device software must go through exhaustive testing before hitting the market, ensuring safety and efficacy for patients.

The Role of Testing in Healthcare Data Analytics

The advent of healthcare data analytics and healthcare analytics tools has revolutionized how medical decisions are made. These tools analyze vast amounts of structured and unstructured data to uncover insights that aid diagnosis, treatment, and operational efficiency. However such powerful tools are only as good as the accuracy and integrity of the software behind them.

Without rigorous software testing, healthcare analytics platforms could produce skewed results, leading to poor clinical decisions. Testing ensures:

Data integrity and accuracy: Verifying that data is correctly imported, processed, and reported

Security and privacy: Especially critical in protecting sensitive patient data (e.g., under HIPAA regulations)

Performance and scalability: Ensuring that platforms can handle large volumes of data without degradation

Predictive accuracy: Validating that machine learning algorithms or AI models function as intended

Addressing Security and Compliance Challenges

With cyberattacks on the rise, especially targeting the healthcare industry, robust security testing has become indispensable. A single breach can compromise thousands of patient records, leading to financial losses and irreparable reputational damage.

Software testing helps address these concerns by:

Identifying and fixing vulnerabilities through penetration testing and code reviews

Ensuring encryption and access controls are properly implemented

Confirming compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA, GDPR, and HITECH

Agile and Automated Testing for Faster Delivery

The healthcare industry is under pressure to innovate rapidly, especially in times of global health crises. To balance speed with safety, many organizations are adopting agile methodologies and test automation.

Automated testing enables continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD), allowing healthcare providers to roll out updates quickly without compromising quality. It also frees up manual testers to focus on exploratory and high-risk testing areas, such as user interfaces or clinical workflows.

Conclusion

In the healthcare industry, where software reliability can mean the difference between life and death, software testing is not optional—it is essential. Whether it’s medical device testing, EHR systems, or healthcare data analytics, comprehensive testing safeguards patient safety, ensures compliance, and builds trust in digital health technologies. As the landscape of healthcare continues to evolve, driven by data and digital platforms, organizations must prioritize robust testing strategies to deliver effective, secure, and high-quality solutions. The cost of overlooking testing is far greater than the investment required to do it right.

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[lordsmerchantco]

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[ontonix]

Applications of QCM Technology in Engineering and Manufacturing

The following is a short list of applications of QCM technology in engineering, manufacturing and industrial process monitoring. The list is not in chronological order. In certain cases, publicly available material from clients is shown. More information on each application is available upon request. Most applications are documented in the present blog. Counterfeit chip detection Health…

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from: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp to: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp subject: Re: Test Platform Validation Report (EU Submission)

Yoon,

I reviewed the validation draft you uploaded this morning. Fascinating interpretation of clause 4.3.2. Bold of you to skip the stability data appendix entirely. I can only assume it was an artistic choice.

Also, the raw tensile data from the 0528 batch isn’t included. If it was meant to be in the shared drive, it wasn’t in any of the usual folders (QA_Share > FR_Validation > tensile_data > missing_files > probably_Jeonghan’s).

I’ve attached my edits. I added actual numbers.

Regards, L/N Y/N she/her ln.yn@svt.corp

from: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp to: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp subject: Re: Test Platform Validation Report (EU Submission)

Thank you for the prompt review. I assumed your obsession with clause 4.3.2 would outweigh your impulse to nitpick, but alas—some things never change.

The stability data was excluded intentionally while awaiting results from the accelerated aging test. If you opened the protocol (second folder under QA_Share > FR_Validation > tensile_data > definitely_not_missing), you’d see that.

As for your edits, I appreciate the effort. It’s cute when you pretend Excel likes you back.

Best, Yoon Jeonghan he/him yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp

from: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp to: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp subject: Re: EU Submission - FR Manufacturing Coordination

Yoon,

Not that I expect you to read full briefs, but just in case you skimmed this one: yes, the transfer protocols need to be locked before next Friday if we want the France site to hit qualification by Q3.

Your last edits to the QAP template were inspired. I didn’t know it was possible to confuse ISO 13485 with a haiku.

I’ve restructured the equipment IQ section. You’re welcome. You’ll need to coordinate with Wonwoo at the Lyon site for vendor access, assuming you remember to email him this time.

I’ll see you in Lyon.

Disrespectfully, L/N Y/N she/her ln.yn@svt.corp

from: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp to: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp subject: Re: EU Submission - FR Manufacturing Coordination

Of course I read the brief. Just because I don’t annotate every margin with red ink and superiority complexes doesn’t mean I don’t understand the deadline.

I’ll coordinate with Wonwoo, assuming you don’t scare him off again with your charmingly blunt emails. (I still have the screenshot of him calling you “intimidatingly competent.”)

By the way, your IQ revisions look fine. Shockingly legible this time. Congratulations.

I’ll see you in Lyon. Try not to sabotage the coffee machine this trip.

Until customs detains us, Yoon Jeonghan he/him yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp

from: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp to: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp subject: Re: EU Submission - FR Manufacturing Coordination

If Wonwoo was intimidated, it’s because I sent him instructions written in complete sentences. A rare treat, I know.

You still haven’t confirmed the calibration matrix. We’ll need the traceable certs before equipment ships, or do you plan to charm EU regulators into letting us slide on documentation? Actually, don’t answer that. I’ve seen you talk to vendors.

Also: bring the correct adapter this time. I’m not sharing an outlet with you again.

Best of luck (to me), L/N Y/N she/her ln.yn@svt.corp

from: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp to: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp subject: Re: EU Submission - FR Manufacturing Coordination

The calibration matrix is in the tracker: third tab, fourth column, next to the thing labeled “READ ME, PLEASE” Try it. It’s fun.

And yes, I plan to charm the regulators. You, on the other hand, can stun them into compliance with your piercing PowerPoint transitions.

As for the outlet. I’m bringing an adapter. And a surge protector. For reasons.

Looking forward to our time in France. Nothing says “teamwork” like four days of jetlag and passive aggression.

Yours in regulatory purgatory, Yoon Jeonghan he/him yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp

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from: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp to: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp subject: FR Submission Debrief + Documentation

Yoon,

Per our debrief notes (the ones not written on a cocktail napkin), I’ve uploaded the final QAP revisions and vendor qualification summaries to the shared drive. You can stop emailing me pictures of our hotel room as  “documentation.” Though impressive dedication to fieldwork.

Also, your expense report still lists the mini bar from Tuesday night. Pretty bold move, considering you insisted you only drank half the bottle.

Respectueusement, L/N Y/N she/her ln.yn@svt.corp

from: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp to: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp subject: Re: FR Submission Debrief + Documentation

You’re welcome for the in-room stress testing of French plumbing. I was being thorough.

Also, I did only drink half. You drank the other half and then told the front desk I was your emotional support engineer.

Re: shared drive. I see your formatting crimes continue. I fixed your spacing in the risk assessment table. Try to be better.

Yours across all timezones, Yoon Jeonghan he/him yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp

from: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp to: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp subject: Re: FR Submission Debrief + Documentation

Yoon,

I’d fix my spacing if you’d stop adjusting my bullet styles just to mess with me. And next time, maybe don’t volunteer us for the plant tour while hungover. Watching you nearly fall into a vat of solvent was not the regulatory impression we wanted.

Stop calling me yours, L/N Y/N she/her ln.yn@svt.corp

P.S. You still owe me one (1) bed. I’m adding it to your performance review.

from: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp to: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp subject: Re: FR Submission Debrief + Documentation

Not my fault someone booked the hotel late and got us the romantic suite. You’re lucky I didn’t call room service for rose petals.

I’ve uploaded the final sign-offs and confirmation from the French regulatory contact—who says we’re the most “thorough and theatrically matched” engineers she’s worked with. I think that’s a compliment.

Let me know if I’ve missed any appendices. Or if you want your highlighter back.

Yours, even if you deny me (hotel registration said so), Yoon Jeonghan he/him yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp

P.S. I liked sharing the room with you. Not because of budget errors or international confusion. Just because it was you.

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from: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp to: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp subject: Supplier Audit Timeline + Other Things

Great audit notes, as usual. I’ve attached my edits for the CAPA log. We’ll have to discuss column F, because your formulas hate me.

Also, bold of you to post a photo of flowers on a Tuesday. Does SVT approve PTO for midweek romance now?

Am I being cheated on?, Yoon Jeonghan he/him yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp

from: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp to: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp subject: Re: Supplier Audit Timeline + Other Things

Yoon,

Corrected the formula logic in column F. Try not to break it again.

And yes, Tuesday dates are a thing now. Believe it or not, some people find me tolerable enough to see more than once.

Shocking, I know.

Regrets, L/N Y/N she/her ln.yn@svt.corp

from: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp to: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp subject: Re: Supplier Audit Timeline + Other Things

Don’t worry. I’m sure your second date will be charmed by your bullet point consistency.

Personally, I’ve never seen the appeal of dating someone like you. Too sharp. Too bossy. Too quick to judge formula errors.

Fortunately, SVT doesn’t require us to like each other outside of Gantt charts.

Yours, whether you like it or not, Yoon Jeonghan he/him yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp

from: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp to: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp subject: Re: Supplier Audit Timeline + Other Things

Yoon,

Believe me, the feeling is mutual. I'd sooner date a malfunctioning tensile tester.

I fixed your math in the timeline estimates. Again. Please don’t bother me for the rest of the week. I’m going to be busy preparing for date number two.

(You wish I was) Yours, L/N Y/N she/her ln.yn@svt.corp 

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from: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp to: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp subject: Re: Equipment Revalidation Schedule 

Yoon,

Your revised equipment validation timeline looks solid. I’ve flagged the dates where QRA and process requal overlap. You’ll need to talk to Ops to make sure there’s no resource conflict.

Also, thanks. For the other night.

Don’t make a thing out of it. Reluctantly yours, L/N Y/N she/her ln.yn@svt.corp 

from: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp to: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp subject: Re: Equipment Revalidation Schedule 

Wow. A “thanks.” What is this, a truce?

Noted on the QRA overlap—I’ll sync with Ops and shift our timeline by 2-3 business days. I’ve attached a revised Gantt for your very critical review.

Also: you owe me fries.

Yours with no reluctance whatsoever, Yoon Jeonghan he/him yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp

P.S. Don’t let your guard down. I’d hate for you to start thinking I’m nice.

P.P.S. You’re beautiful when drunk. Infuriating, but beautiful.

from: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp to: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp subject: Re: Equipment Revalidation Schedule 

Attached: my comments on your Gantt chart (see rows 14–27). Also, your font choices are unhinged. You’re lucky you’re marginally good at your job.

Fries are contingent on you not mentioning the karaoke. Sober now, L/N Y/N she/her ln.yn@svt.corp

P.S. You’re nice when you think I’m too drunk to remember.

from: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp to: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp subject: Re: Equipment Revalidation Schedule 

I’ll swap the font if it means less red pen in my inbox.

And don’t worry, I’d never mention your rendition of “Dancing Queen” in front of senior management. Or that you made me sing backup.

As for being nice: I was just making sure you didn’t fall asleep in a nacho basket. Again.

Drunk on you, Yoon Jeonghan he/him yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp

P.S. I remember everything you said. Even the parts you don’t.

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from: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp to: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp Subject: Re: France Stability Testing Timeline 

Attached: updated protocol outline and projected data submission window. Added notes re: temperature excursions flagged by the lab.

Unrelated, but I saw your latest post. Interesting how you managed to frame the lighting just right on that cafe table. Almost as if someone you work with took the photo.

Also, bold choice uploading a cropped version of that one picture of me holding five tote bags. Very “soft launch,” very subtle.

Launched like a rocket ship, Yoon Jeonghan he/him yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp

from: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp to: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp subject: Re: France Stability Testing Timeline 

This isn’t the time.

The humidity chamber failed mid-run and half of the accelerated aging samples are compromised. I’ll need to retest from baseline and revalidate the controls. Not sure yet if it pushes our submission, but I’m flagging it with QA.

I suggest you review section 6.2 of the protocol instead of obsessing over my Instagram.

L/N Y/N she/her ln.yn@svt.corp

from: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp to: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp Subject: Re: France Stability Testing Timeline 

Didn’t mean to distract. I hadn’t seen the alert yet. Engineering just looped me in on the chamber issue. I’ll prioritize sourcing backup samples and contact Tech Ops to check chamber calibration across all zones.

You’ll have data. We’ll make it work.

(But if you were soft-launching me, I looked great.)

Trying too hard, Yoon Jeonghan he/him yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp

from: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp to: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp subject: Re: France Stability Testing Timeline 

Yoon,

Appreciated. Sorry I snapped.

I just really didn’t want this run to go sideways. I know it’s not your fault—but I’ve been fielding calls since 7:00 a.m. and I’m a little fried.

Yours and then some, L/N Y/N she/her ln.yn@svt.corp

P.S. You looked ridiculous, but sure. Let the internet wonder.

from: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp to: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp Subject: Re: France Stability Testing Timeline 

You can yell at me any time. Preferably not before coffee, but I’ll survive.

QA says they’ll expedite sample disposal so we can start the new batch by end of week. I sent you a revised Gantt. And a snack. Don’t fight me on it.

Yours in whatever way you’ll have me, Yoon Jeonghan he/him yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp

P.S. Internet speculation is already intense. I’ve received two DMs inquiring if I’m truly off the market. Is this your twisted little way of staking claim?

from: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp to: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp subject: Re: France Stability Testing Timeline 

The snack was suspiciously well-timed. You’re lucky I like sesame.

Re: QA—I’ll update the submission calendar and notify Regulatory we’re adjusting the stability window.

And tell your fans I’m flattered, but my standards are higher than “guy who argues about font weight in shared spreadsheets.”

Yours for some reason (When did I succumb to this?), L/N Y/N she/her ln.yn@svt.corp

from: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp to: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp Subject: Re: France Stability Testing Timeline

For the record, I wasn’t arguing. I was advocating for consistent formatting.

Also: I’m sorry. For earlier. I should’ve checked the system alerts before joking around. You always catch things first, and I forget what it’s like to be under that kind of pressure all the time.

Let me know what else you need. I mean it.

Yours for equally no reason (I bookmarked the first time you signed off with ‘yours’, btw), Yoon Jeonghan he/him yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp

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from: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp to: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp subject: Apologies for the Timestamp 

Yoon,

I realize this is past hours. I won’t pretend it’s an emergency—it’s just the draft for the stability test realignment we discussed. I needed to get it out of my head or I wouldn’t sleep. It can wait until morning. I just didn’t want to forget.

Sorry. Again. Sleep well, or party well, or whatever it is you’re doing tonight.

Terribly sorry, L/N Y/N she/her ln.yn@svt.corp

from: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp to: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp Subject: Re: Apologies for the Timestamp 

Got your email—yes, timestamp noted.

I’m out. Drinking. Loud music, terrible lighting, questionable tequila. I’ll look at the draft during actual work hours. I promise.

Also, you do know that you’re allowed to exist outside work. Don’t apologize for thinking too hard. That’s half your brand.

Buzzing like a drunk bumblebee, Yoon Jeonghan he/him yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp

from: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp to: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp subject: Re: Apologies for the Timestamp

Yoon,

Enjoy your night out. Try not to bully the DJ. May your drinks be overpriced and your lighting flattering.

And hey—hope you pull. You deserve someone mildly tolerable for a few hours.

Cheers, L/N Y/N she/her ln.yn@svt.corp

from: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp to: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp Subject: Re: Apologies for the Timestamp 

The drinks are terrible. The lighting is flattering. I’ve technically pulled, but she’s more interested in the bartender now, which is fine because—

I miss you. You, and your midnight overthinking, and your Excel color codes, and the way you always say “don’t wait up” but still check your inbox five minutes later.

I miss you. Stupidly. Even while I’m here.

Yours at my own risk, Yoon Jeonghan he/him yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp

from: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp to: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp subject: Re: Apologies for the Timestamp

Yoon,

Pray tell why you're getting drunk and you're "pulling" what I can assume to be ABGs whose names you won't even know in the morning, and yet you're still in the club, emailing me? Missing my drunken emails?

Why? Are the girls of Wall Street not enough for you?

Totally not jealous, L/N Y/N she/her ln.yn@svt.corp

from: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp to: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp Subject: Re: Apologies for the Timestamp

I can answer this so simply, it won’t even be fun.

The girls of Wall Street will never be you.

No one will ever be you.

I'm not enjoying my night as much as I should because you're not here. I'm in the club, drunk AND emailing you. That should tell you everything.

Come out with me next time. Wreck my plans. Ruin the music. Steal my coat.

I may be playing with fire, but to hell with it.

Burning myself, Yoon Jeonghan he/him yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp 

from: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp to: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp Subject: Re: Apologies for the Timestamp

I can feel you overthinking all the way from here. You’re probably thinking that I’ll wake up tomorrow morning and regret all of this. That I will be unable to face you at work come Monday, when I am no longer drunk out of my mind and thinking you are the most brilliant, most gorgeous, most infuriating person alive. 

You will be right. Thankfully, though, these are—what do the kids call it? ‘Receipts’. You will have a paper trail. These emails will be between you, me, and that Australian guy from IT. 

He will know, and you will know, that I may have the most miniscule work crush on you. 

Jesus Christ. What am I? A high schooler? 

Let’s try that again: Love is just a chemical reaction that compels animals to breed. What I’m feeling for you isn’t love. It’s so much more than that.

Love sucks, and I need to sober up, Yoon Jeonghan he/him yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp

from: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp to: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp subject: Re: Apologies for the Timestamp

Get home safe, Jeonghan.

Yours, with questions, L/N Y/N she/her ln.yn@svt.corp

from: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp to: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp Subject: Re: Apologies for the Timestamp

You just called me Jeonghan.

Yours, with answers (maybe), Yoon Jeonghan he/him yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp

from: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp to: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp subject: Re: Apologies for the Timestamp

That’s your name, isn’t it?

Stop e-mailing me while you’re at the club.

Fine. Yours, L/N Y/N she/her ln.yn@svt.corp

P.S.: I may have the most miniscule work crush on you, too.

from: Yoon Jeonghan yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp to: L/N Y/N ln.yn@svt.corp Subject: Re: Apologies for the Timestamp

i am  goi n    to die

Yoon Jeonghan he/him yoon.jeonghan@svt.corp

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[quicksilversnails]

Took some notes from the Wild Life retrospective episode of the Imp & Skizz podcast featuring Grian because I thought the behind the scenes info was really interesting!

(3:15) The wild cards were all kept totally secret from the players (apart from Grian), with the exception of the superpowers and finale (as they required the players to set keybinds)

(3:45) The players were given files containing the required mods each week, which were named things like "creeper rain" to throw them off

(4:12) Wild cards were a combination of data packs and mods

(4:38) Grian told them not to read the folder name to avoid spoilers (which is kind of impossible), so everyone fully believed there would be creeper rain lol. Grian was saying it in jest but everyone took it seriously and were apologetic about having seen it, to which Grian told them not to worry

(6:58) Grian originally contacted a data pack dev called Brace for help with programming the wild cards. Some, like the shrinking/growing could be achieved with minecraft attributes, but the snails were too janky and unusable. Grian still liked the idea though, so he reached out to mod developers Henkelmax and Breadloaf, who designed the pathfinding/behaviour from scratch

(8:49) They had a debugging mode used to test the pathfinding of the snails, shown in the podcast and in Grian's credits

(10:09) Grian wants most of the credit to go to the development team and artists, as he was mostly in charge of ideas & organization!

(10:39) Grian's only regret with the snails was that they were too fast in session 3, leading to unexpectedly many deaths. They were apparently not so difficult to get away from during testing, but perhaps the testers were more used to them than the players were

(11:44) Grian: "We did develop to the lowest common denominator" ie. prioritizing how players would struggle over how worrying about if players would do too well

(12:56) Oli's voice for the snails was iconic. It cost Impulse a life because he intentionally stayed closer to it to hear the voice lol

(13:42) Danny was in charge of the snail models and animations

(14:11) During testing, the snails just sounded like Oli, which made it feel weird. They pitched up his voice so that it'd be less immediately recognizable

(15:18) The snails' jumping attack was meant to be clearly telegraphed: they would stop, wiggle, make a "ooeee" sound before jumping. Many players had their friendly creatures volume turned very low/off (as cows and other mobs are loud), which made this attack much less obvious for them

(16:57) The growing/shrinking had the least testing done for it, as it was the simplest conceptually and to program. This meant that the falling off of blocks due to the shrinking hitboxes wasn't anticipated

(17:55) Before the 1st session, Grian told them that he didn't think anyone would die to the wild card. Pearl's death made Grian pretty nervous, as he didn't want everyone dying too early in the season

(19:29) 6 lives were given, knowing that many of the death to the wild cards were unexpected/unfair. The intent was for ~3 lives to be allocated for wild cards, and ~3 for PvP.

(21:13) The developers were all fans of the Life Series!

(22:43) The shrinking/growing was intentionally pretty simple to ease players/viewers into the concept and build up toward more dramatic wild cards like the snails

(25:38) In the hunger episode, Grian didn't know which foods would be good

(25:58) Grian thinks that "it's unfair that Grian already knows everything" is valid criticism, but that it's important for him to be involved with the ideas. Having someone else do that is like having someone else record his videos: Life Series is his brainchild

(26:35) Well before the season began, while they were still developing the concept, Grian asked the other players for wild card ideas that would meet a few criteria. All of them ended up being unused for one reason or another. Impulse thinks his ideas were very "inside the box" because he was viewing things through what was possible in vanilla Minecraft. His idea was to have a scavenger hunt where the players would search to find a relic. The first person to find it would get a buff. Skizz's idea was for every player to turn into a random passive mob for every given interval of time. They would have to find every other player of the same mob type as them or else the whole group loses a life.

(29:44) The food qualities were weighted by the rarity of the item, so very common blocks like dirt and cobblestone would never give anything good. The other items were randomly selected

(30:23) Regular blocks/items cannot be made edible normally, so they had to circumvent that and custom code a fix for items not stacking correctly

(32:41) While a lot of players do want to win, the main priority is creating entertainment, which prioritizes playing recklessly

(33:20) The food wild card wasn't included in the finale because it would've felt like "too much". There was a higher risk of technical issues since it changed the data values of items, and Grian didn't want someone's last death to be because they ate their sword. In his mind, it was a good and fun wild card, but didn't need to be repeated in the finale. Impulse points out that they all would have collected more rare items by that point, removing the incentive to search for blocks to eat

(33:46) The wild cards in the finale were nerfed from their original sessions. The shrinking/growing had a smaller height range, the snails moved slower, etc.

(36:21) The personalized snail skins were a late addition by Danny, who made 18 skins very quickly

(36:49) Grian did not anticipate the snails becoming as popular with fans as they were. After the session released, they had the idea to release the snail merchandise, which directly funded the rest of the season

(39:20) Grian spent what "felt like every day" testing with the developers. They'd record the sessions on Tuesdays, meet up with the dev team, talk about what need to be done, testing, bugs, etc, edit and upload on Saturday, and would get a few days grace before starting again

(40:01) After the snail session, Grian was worried that the season would be very short due to all the deaths. They were considering toning down the later wild cards but ultimately didn't change them too much

(40:36) The time wild card was carefully balanced. If it had gone even a little faster, many players likely would have died because they wouldn't have time to react to threats like baby zombies or creepers.

(40:57) While sessions normally run for a variable amount of time, session 4 was hardcoded at 2 hours. Grian ended the session ~10 minutes early, just after they hit max speed, because he felt like things were getting dicey

(42:46) When the wild card first activates, it looks a lot like the server had frozen or crashed. Grian told the players before the session started that it would look like the game was broken, but that it isn't broken. Skizz tabbed out anyway and missed the beginning 😔

(43:30) Having the rain start just as the wild card began was a good visual indicator of time slowing down. This was a suggestion from the dev team (probably Brace)

(44:41) Impulse and Grian "cheesed" the end of the session by going branch mining. Grian wanted players to take advantage of the wild cards (eg. mining quickly, helping to kill someone), and not have them just be an annoyance.

(45:30) Keeping the client and server-side time stay in sync was challenging. The sky's motion was changed to be smoother on client-side. The players were also not as fast as the server (around 2x faster), the server was going faster than that, and the time of day was even faster

(46:56) The sounds were pitched up/down based on the speed to add to the effect

(27:46) In testing, if the players were made 7x faster, it would be basically unplayable, which was why it was capped at 2x speed. This made mobs very dangerous, as they were now faster than players and could catch up to you and kill you easily

(49:01) On several occasions, they had to extend the fuse duration of creepers to make them more fair. In the time session, their speed was only increased by ~10%

(49:39) Usually, Grian was the one to test the wild cards and notice when things like creeper speed would be an issue, since he was the one with experience making videos

(50:50) A challenge with balancing wild cards is accounting for the playstyles of so many players: reckless players like Scar and Skizz, "kind and gentle" players like Bigb who would stay off to the sides, and "the sweat squad" (Scott, Impulse) who play very cautiously

(52:48) Trivia Bot was the only wild card that was not planned in advance. Grian was struggling to come up with a wild card for that episode, and wanted to have a wild card available that could give people lives in case many people died to early wild cards without it feeling cheap.

(53:33) Trivia seemed a little boring on its face, so presentation was essential

(54:34) This one made Grian the most stressed due to all the moving parts involved in making it (coding and pathfinding mostly by Henkelmax, visuals by Hoffen, audio/music, questions)

(55:08) Trivia Bot's design was based on Grumbot and Mettaton from Undertale. Hoffen drew concept art shown in the video

(58:32) They show Trivia Bot's custom animation for becoming a snail and it's really cool

(59:12) The music was the most stressful part of the project. Grian spent 2-3 days looking through Epidemic Sounds for a Trivia Bot theme song and couldn't find anything good. He commissioned Zera @hopepetal for a theme song, which is played in the podcast. However, Grian realized he needed a full audio package, so he commissioned Oli late in development, who created the final soundtrack and many audio variations

(1:01:38) Grian wants to send appreciation for everyone who worked on the project, even if their work ultimately went unused

(1:02:58) Skizz was happy to give back however he could by staying on standby in the final episode as a zombie, as the players were able to "reap all the benefits" of the hard work of the development team

(1:05:21) Grian didn't know any of the trivia questions beforehand, which were done by fans of the series. The goal was for ~50% of the questions to be answered correctly, which was approximately met

(1:07:11) Players couldn't get questions about themselves because it would be too easy. This would encourage players to leave their bot, allowing other players to mess with them

(1:07:57) Grian felt a little left out from the discovery element of the wild cards, and decided to mess with Scar by hiding his bot. He wasn't expecting Scar to die from it, and could tell that he was genuinely a little upset by it. Grian felt bad about it, which led to a genuine in-game alliance between them

(1:12:32) Grian was very close to letting Trivia Bot give lives as rewards, but decided it would feel too cheap

(1:14:38) Mob swap was slightly toned down, with more camels and sniffers spawning

(1:15:07) Evokers didn't drop totems anymore. Instead, there was a minuscule chance a warden or wither would spawn, which would drop a totem if killed. Grian was a little disappointed that the warden got cheesed in the end

(1:17:45) Having the mobs start passive and turn hostile was mostly for the presentation, building anticipation, and so players could predict where mobs would spawn and react accordingly, making things feel less unfair

(1:20:32) There was no superpower made for Skizz (or Mumbo presumably)

(1:20:38) The superpowers were another late addition. There was a large design doc where Grian created all the powers, which were handed over to Henkelmax and completed over 4 days

(1:21:42) Grian avoided superpowers involving strength, that could cause someone to die easily. Most of the powers were social or movement-based, which couldn't be used for offence as easily

(1:22:25) Some powers were randomly assigned, others weren't. Impulse's was random. Cleo's, Bigb's, Lizzie's, Grian's were assigned.

(1:24:25) Grian gave himself the mimic because it could easily backfire (like in Grian's fall damage death), and because it would've been confusing for a player who wasn't aware of the other powers. They likely would've spent the episode just figuring out how everything worked and not actually using the power to its best ability

Lots of discussion about the superpowers and how they interacted in the episode itself, go watch if you're interested :)

(1:33:38) Talk on how the series "standard" rules evolved since 3rd Life. There was no keep inventory, and no restrictions on enchanting levels or potions, which created slow or unbalanced fights

(1:36:23) 3rd Life was designed to be an experimental series, which made Grian eager to improve it. For example, some people just weren't dying in 3L, leading to the boogeyman in LL, and so on

(1:37:17) The goal with the seasons isn't to one-up the previous one, but to create a different experience every time, which keeps things engaging for the creators

(1:38:31) At the end of each session, Grian would ask the group if they had fun and how they felt about the wild cards. According the Skizz, the answer was "a resounding yes"

(1:39:08) Grian had moments throughout the season where he personally felt like things didn't go well for him, and was anxious for the rest of the group's episodes. Things worked out while editing the raw footage, though. His issues were never with the wild cards themselves, but his own actions (traps not working, spending too long branch mining), but would always find funny moments in his footage

(1:43:41) Everyone in the Life Series cast genuinely likes and genuinely respects everybody else in the group. This allows them to make the show and get mad at each other, because they know it's all just in-character

(1:44:50) It'd be hard to top Wild Life in spectacle, and Grian doesn't want to start an arms race with himself. The next season could potentially be closer to 3rd Life, but Grian's not sure yet. For Grian, Wild Life was the most enjoyable

(1:45:20) Grian: "As long as people keep enjoying [the Life Series] then I'd love to keep doing it"

(1:49:35) With the finale, Grian knew how the wild cards played out the previous sessions and was able to adjust them

(1:49:56) Grian's goal was to create safe chaos where everyone knew what was happening and wouldn't die to them, which didn't go entirely to plan. The snails were 60% of their original speed and people still died

(1:51:03) Grian made a precise timeline of when each wild card would start/stop, it wasn't randomized.

(1:54:16) All the superpowers were randomized, with Bdubs' power being removed from circulation because it didn't have much use in a finale setting

(1:56:10) It was important for Grian that in the final moments, the wild cards were removed, so there were no interruptions. The timing worked out well because there were a few people left and it ended within ~10 minutes (this implies that the change wasn't based on # of players alive, as people had speculated based on Gem's death)

(1:58:48) The players all randomly switched to zombie skins throughout the session to mess with people on NameMC. Well-played :)

[misshoneyimhome]

Okay… I have to ask for the Willy the girls out there!

Would you ever make a one shot of Willy x Inexperienced!reader testing out all his different styles of facial hair in the bedroom??

I know you did a one shot of him going down on her with just his moustache, I thought it would be a cool idea to try all the different styles of facial hair.

She must have a preference of the style of facial hair for Will ( just in general and in the bedroom 🫣 ) and he has his as well. But maybe one of them prompts the idea of trying out his different styles of facial hair while he goes down on her. He would want to see which one gets the most reaction of her, which one she loves the most, of course he would be cheeky with it as well. And I mean, I don’t think she would ever pass up the opportunity of him going down on her 😉

Ex. The full beard, just the stache, the grown out stache and some stubble on his face, or just some stubble.

I think it would be fun to see what style she prefers the most, and how Willy just makes her melt in his touch and how much fun he + her would have testing this out!

Oh love, this is perfect! 😍 We all know how Willy’s always switching up his facial hair—so of course, they had to test which style really does the trick 👅 Hope it’s along the lines of what you were picturing! 😉

Also a quick shoutout to @islandofthelostsoul for the inspo for the third night (sorry it took so long… ♥️)

Tropes & warnings: Inexperienced!reader x Willy, established relationship, 18+ smut: well, goes without saying, but a lot of oral sex (f receiving)

word count: 4.4K

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Have you ever tried this one? | Inexperienced!Reader x William Nylander ✐☆

You didn’t even remember when you both made it to the couch—just that one second, William had come home from the game, hair damp from his shower and skin flushed from the post-win adrenaline, and then next, he was pulling you into his lap like he needed you more than oxygen.

Now, hours later, the TV hummed low in the background, the empty takeout containers had been shoved to the coffee table’s edge, and your legs were draped across his lap while his thumb traced absent patterns over your calf. You were curled into his side, head tucked under his chin. He was warm, solid, and felt like home.

“You’re comfy,” you murmured, brushing your lips along his throat, your words still slurred from the wine you’d shared and the haze of satisfaction that came from watching him score twice in a playoff win.

He chuckled, voice low and lazy. “I’m sweaty.”

You nuzzled in anyway. “Still comfy.”

William’s hand slid over your hip, then stilled. He tilted his head back against the cushions, one arm tucked behind you, and lazily scratched at the scruff along his jaw with his free hand. You could hear the rasp of it—short, stiff hairs dragging against his palm.

Then, out of nowhere:

“You ever wonder which version of me is the best at making you come?”

Your eyes blinked open slowly, warmth prickling in your chest… and lower. “Excuse me?”

He grinned without looking at you, still scratching his jaw. “Like—be honest. Do you have a favourite?”

You laughed, full and surprised, lifting your head to meet his gaze. “Are you seriously asking if I’ve ranked your facial hair based on sex performance?”

William shrugged, playing it cool, but you could see the heat creeping up his neck. “It’s valid data. Beard, stubble, moustache—each one has a vibe.”

You narrowed your eyes, considering. “…This is a trap, isn’t it?”

He turned to look at you fully, grin wicked. “Depends on your answer.”

You snorted. “Okay, well, I mean—objectively? You with the full beard? Kind of a menace. That first week after the off-season? You barely let me leave the bed.”

William’s smirk deepened. “Strong start. Keep going.”

You bit your lip, trying not to smile. “Just the moustache is pure chaos. The way you look at me with it? I can’t take you seriously. But… it does feel kind of amazing when you go down on me.”

He raised a brow, intrigued. “Yeah?”

“I’m not saying it’s the winner,” you hedged, poking him in the chest. “But I didn’t not lose my voice that night.”

He groaned, tossing his head back like it physically pained him. “God, I knew it.”

You laughed again, heart swelling at the sight of him—relaxed and playful and glowing with that post-game energy that only came after a big win. His cheeks were slightly pink, his lashes fluttering every time he blinked. You loved him like this. All soft smiles and dumb questions and teasing affection.

“Honestly,” you said, tracing a finger down the line of his neck, “I’ve always had a soft spot for the stubble. It’s just… you. Especially after a road trip. Little scruffy. Little cocky. You look like you’ve got no business being that hot in sweatpants.”

William hummed, pleased. “The classic.”

“But” you continued, settling back into his side, “that time you let the moustache grow out and kept the stubble underneath? That was a dangerous combination.”

He tilted his head. “Dangerous how?”

You looked up at him through your lashes. “You had me melting in, like, five seconds. That combo should be illegal.”

His mouth twitched at the corner. “So, what I’m hearing is… you’re a data-driven person.”

You rolled your eyes. “You’re such a nerd.”

“I’m just saying,” he said, the mischief in his voice unmistakable. “We could conduct a very thorough experiment. See what gets the best reaction.”

“Oh my god.” You hid your face in his shoulder. “You’re serious.”

“For science,” William said solemnly, brushing his lips against your temple. “And your pleasure. Obviously.”

You were still giggling when he kissed you—slow and sweet, his hand sliding up your side with just enough pressure to promise more. Your fingers threaded through the scruff on his cheek, already imagining how it would feel if he had a little less… or a little more.

“I mean…” you murmured against his lips, pretending to think. “If we’re doing this, we should probably space it out. Four nights. Four different looks.”

He pulled back just enough to smile down at you, eyes sparkling. “You’re really gonna let me do this?”

You shrugged, playing coy. “If we’re being thorough…”

“Älskling,” he said, voice rough with amusement, “I love how committed you are to the process.”

You kissed him once more, longer this time. Then pulled back and whispered, “Let the experiments begin.”

And just like that, the games had officially begun.

_

Night One: Full Beard

You were already half-asleep on the couch, curled beneath a knit blanket with the scent of detergent and William. The game had ended hours ago, a solid win, and William had been in a good mood ever since. He showered, walked around shirtless for no reason, and now had his head in your lap while he absently scrolled his phone. His hair was still damp, and his full beard was rough against the inside of your thigh as he nuzzled in.

“You sure you’re not too tired?” you murmured, brushing your fingers through his hair.

He hummed, setting his phone aside and shifting to press a kiss just above your knee. “Not even a little.”

You smiled; your hand drifting lower to cup his jaw. You liked the beard. It made him look older, tougher, but the way he leaned into your palm so softly always gave him away.

“You remember what you said the other day?” you asked, tilting your head.

“Mmm?”

“About wondering which version of you is best at making me come?”

He grinned. You could feel it against your skin. “Oh, you’ve been thinking about that, huh?”

You felt heat crawl up your chest, but you didn’t deny it. “Maybe. I mean… if we’re doing a proper experiment, we should start somewhere.”

William sat up slowly, his smile growing wider. There was a spark in his eyes, like you’d just told him he scored the game-winning goal again. “Full beard first, then?”

You nodded.

He didn’t say another word. Just stood, picked you up bridal-style, and carried you to the bedroom like it was the most obvious next step in the world.

He laid you out on the bed carefully, like he was unwrapping a gift, kissing your ankles, your shins, the insides of your knees. His beard scratched with every brush of his lips, not painful—but so present. Every pass left a trail of heat on your skin, made your thighs clench with anticipation.

William looked up at you from between your legs, peeling away your shorts and underwear before his hands gripped your hips. “Ready to test my theory?”

You laughed breathlessly. “Always.”

He didn’t ease into it. That wasn’t the full beard version of William. No, this version was confident and a little feral, tongue broad and strong as it dragged up your slit. He sucked your clit between his lips with a low growl, the vibration sparking a jolt straight through your spine.

And the beard—God, the beard.

It scratched and burned in the best way, rough against your softest skin. Every flick of his tongue came with the added texture of him. You were squirming within minutes, hands tangled in the sheets, eyes shut tight.

“W-Willy—”

“That good already, baby?” he murmured, and you felt the words against you, felt the way his beard rasped over your inner thighs with each syllable. He held you open, relentless, his mouth devouring like he’d gone days without.

You gasped as his tongue slid inside you, as his nose brushed your clit just right. Your hips bucked, but his grip tightened.

“Stay still. Let me work.”

You whimpered, obeying, your whole body trembling. He licked you open, slow and deep, alternating between soft drags and sharp sucks. The beard was everywhere. Rubbing, rasping, teasing you to the edge.

And when you came, it was a full-body event. Your hands flew to his shoulders, nails digging into warm skin, your cry broken and needy as you clenched around nothing.

But he didn’t stop.

He kept going, tongue gentler now, lapping up everything you gave, his beard still deliciously abrasive as he slowed you down, brought you back.

Eventually, he pulled back with a satisfied hum, beard completely soaked and lips glistening.

“One for full beard,” he said smugly, crawling up to lie beside you.

You let out a shaky laugh, tucking yourself against his chest. “That… that was a strong start.”

He kissed your temple, beard scratching your cheek. “Get some sleep, baby. We’ve got three more nights.”

You groaned. “I might not survive the week.”

William chuckled, wrapping his arms around you tighter.

“Science,” he whispered, smug and soft. “All in the name of science.”

_

Night Two: Stubble Only

It started the moment you walked into the bedroom.

William was already there—a loose pair of grey sweats riding low on his hips, nothing on top but the glow of his skin, still damp and flushed from training. He leaned against the headboard with one knee bent, flipping idly through something on his phone. But the moment his eyes met yours, his mouth curved into a slow, knowing grin.

“You noticed?” he asked, scratching along his jaw with two fingers.

You didn’t answer. You were too busy staring.

Gone was the thick beard from two nights ago. In its place: a perfect dusting of stubble, just enough to shadow the angles of his jaw, to catch the light when he tilted his head. Clean, sharp, precise. It made his lips look even fuller. Made him look devastating.

“I thought I’d give you the ‘classic Willy’ tonight,” he said, voice warm, teasing. “Thought I’d see how much you liked the original.”

You swallowed hard. “It’s not fair,” you murmured, walking toward the bed. “You shouldn’t be allowed to look like that.”

William laughed under his breath as you climbed into his lap, straddling him on the bed, knees planted to either side of his thighs. His hands came to rest on your hips like they belonged there.

“Tell me something,” he said, nuzzling his nose against your cheek. “Did you like the beard the other night?”

“Of course, I did.” Your voice was already breathy, and he hadn’t even touched you yet. “But this…”

You ran your fingers along the line of his jaw, stubble rasping against your skin.

“This does something else to me.”

He smiled. Kissed your jaw. “Yeah?”

You nodded. “You feel dangerous like this.”

“Good,” he whispered, voice low. “Because I plan to be.”

He rolled you onto your back in one fluid motion, body slotting between your legs. The weight of him felt perfect—solid, grounding. But there was a tenderness in the way he kissed you next, like he wasn’t in a hurry, like he wanted to savour you.

And then his stubble brushed your neck as he moved lower.

You gasped.

It was sharper than the beard. More distinct. It scraped gently against your skin, leaving tingles in its wake. Little stings that bloomed into pleasure a second later, like tiny fires under your skin. He kissed you there, then sucked lightly, pulling a moan from the base of your throat.

“Feel that?” he murmured against your collarbone. “That’s just the beginning.”

His lips trailed lower, kisses scattered between licks, slow nips, and long, deliberate drags of his mouth along your chest and ribs. The scratch of his stubble left your skin red and buzzing in the best way. He was slower than last night—softer, but also more focused. More attuned. Like he was reading your reactions with every shift of your hips and flutter of your breath.

By the time he reached the waistband of your underwear, you were writhing.

William hooked his fingers around the fabric and dragged it down your legs with purpose. Not rushed. Not teasing. Just… intentional.

He kissed your inner thigh first. A soft brush. Then a firm one.

Then another, directly over the tenderest part of your skin—and you jerked.

His stubble rasped like a match strike, and the sensation shot through you like lightning.

“Willy—” you breathed, fingers fisting the sheets.

He didn’t speak. Just looked up at you from between your legs, eyes heavy with affection and want. And then he bent forward and dragged his stubble across the inside of your thigh again—cheek first, deliberately slow—just to watch your body tremble.

When he finally licked a broad stripe up your centre, your hips bucked instinctively.

“God, you taste so good like this,” he murmured against you, his breath hot and ragged. “So soft. So, fucking wet.”

You whimpered.

And then he was eating you with a kind of devotion that made your head spin.

Slower than the other night. So much slower.

His tongue moved like he had nowhere else to be, curling deliberately around your clit, dipping lower to fuck into you before circling back up. He alternated between sucking and licking, between deep pressure and featherlight flicks. And in between each one, he kissed you.

Not teasing. Not playful.

Just soft, perfect kisses to the crease of your thigh, your mound, the edge of your hip. Like he couldn’t help it. Like he loved you too much not to worship every inch.

The stubble rasped everywhere his lips touched. That was what pushed you closer, faster. The contradiction—the sharp drag of his jaw, the sweet press of his kisses, the filthy way he licked into you like he was desperate for every drop you had to give.

“Willy,” you gasped, your hand buried in his hair. “I can’t—I’m gonna—”

His hand spread over your stomach to hold you down. “Come for me,” he whispered, voice wrecked. “Just like this.”

And you did.

The orgasm stole your breath. It made your toes curl, your thighs clamp around his ears, your hips rise off the bed. William held you through it—moaning into you, lapping through your high, never backing off until you were twitching under his mouth.

And when he finally pulled away, he pressed one last kiss to your thigh.

“Fuck,” you breathed, still trembling, vision hazy. “That was—”

“I know,” he said, sliding up to kiss you gently on the lips. His cheeks brushed yours, and you shivered at the sensation again.

You blinked up at him, dazed. “That stubble’s… lethal.”

He chuckled; eyes sparkling. “Noted.”

Then he kissed you again, slow, and sweet, tucking your hair behind your ear.

“You good?” he asked softly, curling himself around you.

You nodded into his chest. “That was perfect.”

He smiled into your hair.

“Just wait till next time.”

_

Night Three: Just the Moustache

You didn’t hear him enter the room.

Fresh from the shower, your skin was still damp, and your hair wrapped up in a towel as you lounged on the bed, naked and warm from the steam. You were scrolling on your phone, basking in the post-shower haze, your legs lazily spread on top of the crumpled duvet. William had told you he’d be a few more minutes finishing up something in the kitchen. You didn’t expect him to make his entrance with zero warning.

But suddenly he was there, and you felt it.

A shift in the air. A sudden weight on the mattress.

And before you could register a single sound, William was between your legs—arms hooked under your thighs, his cheek brushing against your still-damp skin, moustache grazing the delicate, sensitive flesh like velvet and wire all at once.

You squeaked. “Jesus, Will—”

But before you could say anything else, he flipped the two of you in one fluid, practiced motion.

You landed with a soft gasp, your knees now resting on either side of his face, your bare core hovering above his mouth. His arms held firm around your thighs, keeping you anchored, flushed, breathless.

“Oh my God,” you gasped, wide-eyed.

He looked smug as hell beneath you. “Hi.”

You were going to murder him. After you came. Maybe twice.

“William.”

“Hmm?” He gave your thigh a gentle nip with his teeth before trailing his moustache across the opposite one. He was already grinning up at you, chin tilted, eyes wild with mischief. “Don’t mind me,” he said, his voice muffled slightly by your inner thigh as he kissed it. “Just performing tonight’s experiment.”

You tried to sit up a little straighter. “You said you needed time to digest. You were eating a snack!”

“You’re my snack,” he said smoothly.

The sensation was different. Just a whisper of friction, not harsh like stubble, not as dominating as the beard. It tickled and teased, fluttering against your skin with maddening precision, while his cheeks and chin were smooth.

“You look like a villain,” you muttered, clutching at the bedframe. “You know that, right?”

He laughed, low and pleased. “If I’m the villain, what does that make you?”

“Unsuspecting prey,” you breathed, because he’d just dragged the moustache down the crease of your thigh and kissed the spot where it met your hip. “Helpless. Horny. I don’t know.”

He hummed. “You ready?”

You nodded. Barely had time to breathe.

Because when his tongue was on you, warm and firm and slow, your eyes fluttered closed. “Fuck.”

The moustache was maddening. Every time he moved his mouth—every swirl of his tongue, every pass over your clit—you felt the press of it. Just enough texture to make you shiver, but soft enough to feel like a stroke, not a scratch.

“Oh,” you whimpered, hips jolting as he sucked lightly. “Oh, wow.”

His grip tightened around your thighs, keeping you in place. His thumbs stroked slow, grounding circles on the insides, while his mouth worked you over with calculated finesse.

“You okay up there?” he asked, pausing just long enough to let the words vibrate against your clit.

You nearly choked. “I hate you.”

“You love me.”

“You’re infuriating.”

He chuckled, then did something with his tongue that had your eyes rolling back in your head.

You moaned, letting your head fall back, fingers digging into his hair. “God, Willy. Don’t stop. Please, don’t stop.”

“Not planning on it,” he murmured.

He kept going, coaxing wave after wave of heat through your body until you were shaking above him, your orgasm building like a dam ready to burst.

The moustache made it worse. Or better. You didn’t stand a chance.

And when you came, it was with a gasp so loud you were sure the neighbours heard it. Your legs quaked, your body locking up as pleasure roared through you like a freight train.

William held you steady, face still buried between your thighs, working you through it with slow, purposeful strokes of his tongue. When you finally slumped forward, boneless and whimpering, he eased you down with care, kissing the top of your thigh.

Then he looked up at you, eyes shining.

“Well?”

You blinked down at him, dazed.

“How’s the stache ranking so far?” He grinned.

You couldn’t speak. Just gave a breathless laugh, reaching down to run your fingers through his hair.

“High,” you whispered. “So, fucking high.”

_

Night Four: Grown-Out ’Stache & Stubble

By the time the last night rolled around, you were beginning to think you couldn’t possibly be surprised anymore. William had kissed and licked and worshipped you through beard burn, prickly stubble, and the unexpected magic of his moustache alone. You’d moaned for him, melted for him, practically dissolved under the weight of his mouth and the overwhelming affection in his touch.

But tonight? Tonight, he was trimmed to a perfect combination—his moustache thick and grown out, the rest of his jaw rough with fresh stubble. The sweet spot. The hybrid. A little scratch, a little softness, and a lot of everything.

You were stretched out in bed when he came into the room, shirtless, shorts hanging low on his hips, humming softly to himself, the light catching the sharp line of his jaw and the gold glint in his lashes.

You looked up, blinking slowly. “You kept it.”

He glanced at you with a smirk. “You noticed.”

You bit your lip. “I more than noticed.”

William crawled onto the bed, hovering above you on his hands and knees. The scent of him—a mix of faint sweat and cologne, something warm and unmistakably him—wrapped around you like a spell.

“So,” he murmured, dipping his face close to yours, his moustache brushing your cheek. “Ready for the final test?”

Your breath caught. “Yes.”

He kissed you first. Slow and deep. His lips soft, the scratch of his stubble setting off tiny sparks across your skin. You sighed into it, your hands sliding up his arms, feeling the firm muscle shift beneath your palms.

Then he moved lower.

Down your neck, where he nipped and licked and kissed until your head tipped back.

Down your chest, his moustache dragging along sensitive skin, a ticklish, thrilling tease.

When he settled between your thighs, you were already squirming.

But he didn’t rush.

His hands gripped your hips with firm reverence, spreading your legs slowly, thumbs rubbing little circles into your skin. He leaned in and mouthed a kiss to your inner thigh, then another, higher this time.

And then he licked.

One long, languid stroke that had you gasping.

The combination of moustache and stubble was devastating. Every flick of his tongue was edged with sensation, every kiss a balance of sharp and soft.

He moaned when you moaned.

“Fuck, baby,” he whispered against your skin, breath hot. “You taste so good.”

You writhed, hips lifting involuntarily. And he didn’t hold you down this time. He let you move. Let you chase his mouth.

He alternated between slow, deep sucks on your clit and gentle circles with the flat of his tongue. Just when you thought it would be too much, he’d pull back and press a soft kiss just below your bellybutton, grounding you.

“Willy,” you whimpered, your voice cracking.

His eyes flicked up, dark and sweet. “Tell me what you need.”

You reached for him blindly, fingers threading through his hair. “Don’t stop. Please, please don’t stop.”

He didn’t.

He pulled you closer, arms wrapping under your thighs like a vice as he pressed in deeper, licking and sucking with intent, with love, with that perfect, maddening edge of chaos he wielded so well. The grown-out stubble scraped deliciously against your thighs—sharp enough to burn, soft enough to make you crave more. His moustache was damp, brushing against your clit with every stroke of his tongue, and it was all too much. Exactly enough.

Your thighs trembled, but he didn’t let you pull away. If anything, he pulled you closer—anchored you down, your hips pinned tight against his mouth as his tongue flattened, then circled, then flicked until you couldn’t breathe through the pleasure. Until your eyes rolled back.

Needles to say, the orgasm hit hard.

Your body arched without your permission, a raw sound ripping from your throat as the wave crashed over you, blinding and hot and dizzying. You fisted the sheets with one hand, his hair with the other, barely able to gasp his name as the pressure released all at once.

But William didn’t stop.

Not even for a second.

He eased up only slightly—enough to let your body twitch and jerk in overstimulation, but not enough to let you come down completely. His hands traced slow, possessive lines up your ribs, then back down to your hips, holding you open with reverence as he dropped a soft kiss right against your still-sensitive clit.

You whined, legs shivering. “Willy—”

“Shhh,” he murmured against you, the sound low and coaxing. “One more, baby. Just one more.”

You barely had time to answer before he was there again—gentler this time, more coaxing than devouring. His tongue moved in languid, teasing strokes, licking up your slick, tasting the aftershocks. And when you started to squirm, when your hips bucked forward in response to the steady rhythm he built again, he smiled against you. You could feel it.

“Still so sweet,” he whispered, voice hoarse. “Still so fucking perfect.”

Your thighs closed in around his head instinctively, your entire body tight and aching, raw nerves exposed. But he just held you there—one arm curled tight around your hip, the other sliding up to cup your breast, thumb brushing across your nipple as he started to suck harder again.

It sent lightning through your core.

You tried to warn him. Tried to speak. But all that came out was a whimper as your second orgasm built with punishing speed—faster than the first, sharper, curling hot and high in your belly.

“Come for me again,” he urged, breathless and steady and maddeningly good. “Let go, baby.”

And so, you did.

You shattered.

This one was even messier, more guttural—your body jerking, fingers digging into his forearms as you sobbed through the release. He held you through every pulse of it, grounding you, kissing you through it like he was worshipping you. Like he’d never get tired of the way you broke open for him.

And when your body finally went limp, he loosened his grip, gently easing you down from the high. He pressed one last kiss to the inside of your thigh—so soft it made you shiver all over again—before he looked up at you.

His face was wrecked in the most beautiful way. Flushed, lips swollen, jaw glistening, the ends of his moustache curled just slightly with damp heat. And that smirk—lazy, proud, entirely in love.

“You okay?” he murmured.

You laughed softly, dazed. “Are you trying to kill me?”

He grinned. “Just doing science, baby.”

He kissed your inner thigh, your hip, your stomach—like he couldn’t stop touching you. Like he didn’t want to. Then he curled into bed beside you, pulling you onto his chest, still panting himself like he’d run a marathon.

You didn’t speak for a while. Just lay there, tangled together, your heart still racing.

Eventually, William chuckled, voice low and satisfied. “So. Winner?”

You lifted your head, gave him a lazy, blissed-out smile. “Keep the combo. Forever.”

He grinned. “For science?”

You pressed a kiss to his chest, humming. “For everything.”

And when he pulled the blankets up around you both, when he kissed your temple and whispered something soft in Swedish against your skin, you knew exactly how you liked him best.

And he knew exactly how to ruin you with it.

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Understanding a Scientific Article

Abstract

A brief description of the key points you will find in the paper. This can include:

Objectives: What questions the researchers hope to answer.

Methods: What type of study the researchers used to conduct the study.

Results: What the researchers discovered.

Discussion/conclusion: What the results mean and/or the author’s interpretation of the results.

Look at the date of the study.

Was it conducted in the past year? 5 years? 15 years? As new information is learned, scientific standards and techniques change, and practices evolve.

New research may support results from older studies as well as lead to new methods to diagnose and treat conditions and diseases.

New research can, at times, also contradict other research, which may require additional research to explore and resolve these differences.

Research can separate the good results from the bad results. In this way, the scientific method is self-correcting, which is reassuring.

Looking at the date can provide insight into how the study fits into the larger evidence base on a particular topic.

Methods

Detailed information on the type of research or approach used, the study’s design, the participants, the measurements or outcomes recorded, and steps taken to avoid bias.

Types of Research

Basic research: Scientists ask questions about theories or concepts, and test hypotheses to improve scientific knowledge. It’s the first step in any research.

Translational research: Researchers build on the observations and results of basic research to develop and test new ways to prevent, detect, or treat conditions and diseases.

Clinical trials: Well-planned clinical trials are done with people and may vary in size and type. Clinical trials give the clearest information about whether a treatment or a lifestyle change is effective and safe in humans. However, because they are complicated, lengthy, involve many research participants and can be very expensive, they are usually done only after smaller preliminary studies have been completed.

Systematic reviews and meta-analyses: When researchers review each other’s research to check for quality and look for converging evidence among studies, they may write systematic reviews and meta-analyses. These look at different studies on the same topic. When many studies come to the same conclusion, it helps us know that the results are reliable and valid.

While all research studies are important and contribute to our knowledge base, clinical trials are the types of studies you probably hear about most often in the news. They can have the most immediate impact on improving health and treating disease.

Results

What the study showed.

The data, summaries, and analyses of the study are presented in this section. Tables, graphs, and charts that show the results are often included.

To better understand the results, you can ask these questions:

How do these results compare with previous studies?

A single study rarely provides a final, definitive answer.

Repeating a study using the same methods with different volunteers and investigators helps us know that the results are reliable and valid.

What do “statistically significant” and “clinically significant” mean?

Statistically significant means the differences observed between the groups are real and not likely due to chance.

Clinically significant is a measure of the size of the effects observed in the study, which shows the impact of the treatment.

A study can find statistically significant differences between two treatment groups, but the differences may be so small that they are not clinically significant in terms of usefulness for patients.

Are there potential conflicts of interest?

Did the study sponsor or the investigators have any financial or reputational "stake" in the outcome?

Most medical journal articles include information about relevant financial relationships.

Discussion

What the results mean.

This is where you can often find out how the study relates to your own health.

This section includes the authors’ explanation of, and own opinions about, what the results mean.

Since the conclusions are the authors’ own, others may or may not completely agree with their explanation of the results.

References

Previously published articles the authors used to review what related research was done before, to help design the study and interpret its results.

Source ⚜ More: Notes & References ⚜ Writing Resources PDFs

[sirfrogsworth]

I love how they just invent fictional arguments to validate their own.

No atheist is making this argument. We do not restrict our beliefs to the visual spectrum.

But fine... let's do this anyway.

Thoughts.

Gravity.

Time.

Photons.

If by radio signals they mean electromagnetic waves outside the visible spectrum, you can literally "see" infrared by viewing your TV remote with your smartphone camera.

And all "TV signals" are now sent as data through streaming devices via WIFI or ethernet. I can use an app to detect all WIFI access points in my vicinity.

Here is a picture of a molecule.

And here is a picture of a hydrogen atom.

And the easiest one of all... electricity.

We have ways to test, measure, verify, and *visualize* all of these things.

Now do God.

[spr1ngpvrinbwunnie]

Another headcanon request: How would Harley do his interviews with the test subjects (children)? Is he gentle with them? What is he like? Like with the paper recording his and Quinn’s interactions, especially with y/n in the room

🧠 Harley Sawyer’s Interview Style With Test Subjects (Children) - Headcanon 👁️

📽️ Setting: Clinical but “friendly” façade

The interview rooms are always monitored with cameras and audio.

A child-friendly set design: warm lights, toys scattered subtly, maybe even posters.

On the surface, it’s meant to look like a safe space — to build trust. But it’s all fabricated. Every element in that room was calculated by Harley to manipulate response and compliance.

🧊 His Demeanor When Alone with a Subject

Unnaturally calm, with a slow and measured tone.

He smiles — but it’s too perfect. Too practiced. Like a predator learning the mask of a father.

Speaks in simplified language, almost as if reading off a script, but his eyes are too focused — not on the child, but on the results.

Often takes notes during their speech, but not in response to what they say emotionally — only in reaction to useful data: "vocal strain," "emotional resistance level," "immediate trust factor."

If the child seems nervous or shy, he’ll lean in and drop his voice to something soothing, almost fatherly. But it’s mimicry — he’s studied how empathy looks. He doesn't feel it.

🧪 When Testing Psychological Boundaries

Subtly introduces unsettling or leading questions:

“Do you ever feel lonely here?”

“Would you like it if you could stay like this forever?”

“Do you think people forget children who don’t do special things?”

He’s not just looking for answers — he’s measuring attachment styles, emotional vulnerabilities, and how far he can push loyalty.

🧍‍♀️ When You Are in the Room

And this is where things really change.

His tone becomes noticeably more performative.

He watches you more than the child — as if your perception of him is more important than anything the subject says.

If you disapprove or flinch, he’ll cover his more manipulative lines with sarcasm or dry humor:

“Don’t give me that look, I’m just asking questions. You’re the one who said I needed to work on my people skills.”

He’ll reign in his darker impulses if you’re visibly uncomfortable — for the moment.

You are the only person who’s ever made him question if he’s gone too far. And even then… he gets defensive.

“I’m not hurting them, Y/N. I’m understanding them. If you want to make something perfect, you have to take it apart first.”

🧒 Harley + Quinn (Yarnaby) Interactions on Paper

Quinn’s case file is thick, and most interviews with him were one-on-one, without oversight — except for a few where you insisted on being present.

In those earlier transcripts:

Harley’s questions with Quinn are oddly encouraging, even doting in a way: “You’re doing so well, Quinn. See? I knew you were special.”

Quinn often responds hesitantly at first, then more eagerly over time — Harley feeds him praise like candy, deliberately making himself the only source of validation in Quinn’s life.

Subtle red flags litter the files: isolating language, dependency conditioning, manipulation cloaked as mentorship.

If you’re in the room during those interactions:

Quinn often looks at you for reassurance, sensing something is off. Harley gets tense when that happens, his smile tightens.

“Eyes on me, Quinn. We’re working. Y/N’s just observing.”

If you challenge him after, he’ll deflect:

“You want me to stop now? After how far he’s come? Don’t act like this is cruel, Y/N. You’ve seen how happy he gets when he feels useful.”

💔 When Harley Is Feeling the Pressure

If his methods are questioned by higher-ups — or even by you — his interviews become sloppier, more emotionally volatile...

He might snap if a child doesn’t answer correctly. His voice sharpens. He might end the session abruptly.

He WON'T hurt them during interviews — but the psychological pressure rises fast.

If you confront him afterward, he’s either:

Coldly detached: “They’ll survive. The data’s clean.”

Or explosively defensive: “If you don’t like what you see, leave. But don’t stand there and pretend you understand what I’m doing.”

🧸 Personal Notes in His Files (Private)

Hidden between the formal recordings are pages of deeply personal, conflicting thoughts about certain subjects (especially Quinn).

Notes scribbled in a rush: “Why is he still scared of me?” / “Dependency reached. Don’t fuck this up.”

Mentions of you: “Y/N distracted subject. Too soft. Too… much.”

One margin note reads:

“If I’d had someone like them when I was his age... Would I have turned out the same?”

Harley is not gentle — but he knows how to act gentle. His interviews are manipulative, emotionally strategic, and designed to gain loyalty or extract data.

With you in the room, he modulates himself — sometimes even pretends to care — but it’s not fully altruistic; it’s because you see through him and that unnerves him more than he admits.

Despite himself, part of him wants you to believe he’s good. That he’s not a monster. But under that mask, it’s still Harley: desperate for recognition, control, and the illusion of love through obedience.