Into the Dark, part 13 (after battle)

That. Not Mermaid. Not Whale. Monster from other Outskirts?

Their official denomination is 'Abnormalities'. They were once contained within the Lobotomy Corp. Branch, but the Whale has devoured them.

I saw similar things before. But not Abnormality. Different.

Yes, indeed. In the Outskirts, anything is within the realm of possibility. I find it credible that you may have encountered similar entities in the Outskirts.

Abnormalities. Born how?

They were once human. These have been created by humans as a source of new energy.

They have wishes. Looks like.

You ask if the Abnormalities have... specific wants or desires, yes?

Yes. They know what they want? What they desire. What they wish?

Well, looks like wants and desires are all they have left.

......

Must be nice.

Knowing what you want. Knowing what you desire.

Queequeg was ceaselessly scratching at her arm as her eyes remained fixed on the Abnormalities.

She was scratching so hard that blood and pale gunk were starting to seep from her torn skin.

…!

Queequeg, stop. You're bleeding...

... Still doing that, huh...?

... Born again.

Cocoon. Couldn't become one.