Leonard's mutation progression document

This document explains the progression of Leonard's mutation as a result of Injecting himself with the anti-aging serum, and his exposure to light. It's found in Friedman's underground lab.

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January 18th, 1903

Leonard seems to have handled the treatment reasonably well. No special symptoms.

March 24th, 1903

After a few days his skin is covered with Melanoma. The tumors are not metastasizing very much, but their large number is causing a worsening in his general condition.

March 30th, 1903

The hypersensitivity to UV radiation, and the first lesions resulting from this are similar to Xeroderma Pigmentosum, and inherited illness. This illness is due to a mutation of the gene that protects against skin cancers, but, in theory, this illness is hereditary.

April 18th, 1903

Henceforth, Leonard will protect himself from the sun, but the damage is done. The light rays caused an acute reaction in the Mortifilia gene inserted into his system. We did not foresee this, as our previous guinea pigs remained in their cages. At present, the entire surface of Leonard's skin is suffering from profound mutations.

May 25th, 1903

The Mutations appear to have slowed down. They are, However, spectacular, and I ask myself how he can survive in this condition. The wounds have transformed into scabs that look as though they will remain, like the bark of a tree. The damage to his skeleton, and metabolism appear irreversible. His temporal lobes, and his upper members are the most affected parts.

June 30th, 1903

His condition has stabilized. His mental condition concerns me as much as the appearance he has taken on, if human appearance can still be spoken of in this case. The only hope to cure him is to have new guinea pigs who have suffered in the same way, in order to test a therapy aimed at eradicating the gene, and returning the subject to his initial condition.

September 24th, 1926

This research is very long. I will not live long enough to achieve my goal. Unless I inject myself with the treatment, and remain in the shadows until the serum is discovered.