The virus discovered in that flower was labeled "Progenitor". For three months in Africa we worked diligently, fretting over results, and staved off attacks from the Ndipaya. After such time, our
efforts were finally rewarded.

Even D. Marcus, who until yesterday looked
exhausted, was in good spirits. He wants to return home as soon as possible to delve deeper into his research.

1967

Feb. 12

We've hit the metaphorical brick wall. We brought the Progenitor flower back from Africa and attempted to cultivate it here. The initial culture samples of
the Progenitor virus have not shown DNA-altering characteristics.