This is the logbook entry of D. Furthen, naturalist for the UES Redacted in conjunction with the UES Research and Documentation of Outer Life. I am joined by my good friend Tharson, who is keeping me safe through this journey.
While out on a routine surveillance mission, Tharson began reporting an aroma wafting around the area, smelling similarly to
earth strawberries. Following the scent brought us to a large gelatinous mass, which seemed to sense our approach and lurched forward towards us. I have assigned their common name as "Gup."
* Seems to be a largely single-celled organism, similar to the
Earth Caulerpa taxifolia. When endangered, it can quickly perform mitosis to
split into multiple smaller, cognizant beings.
* I had Tharson tackle the creature to
test its viscosity. Tharson, upon impact, was stuck to the beast and was briefly submerged in the Gup's
slime. Tharson was left mostly unscathed from this encounter, though is reporting signs of dizzyness.
* The Gup's
slime is intensely aromatic, smelling much like
strawberry and other fruits. Could this be a hunting tactic, luring prey in, only for them to be stuck in the Gup's slimy trap?
* I had Tharson taste-
test the Gup's
slime, for science. Tharson reported an intensely bitter flavor, despite the pleasant aroma. Tharson is vomiting after this encounter, but is largely OK.