I think you mean tattletale not Taylor. Because I don't see how she would notice.
Insects of many sorts can definitely tell the difference between animals (which humans are) and machines. Mosquitos could at the very least, and I'm sure flies could as well.
Anyway, there has been lots of speculation about which perks would be the "worst" to get at Somer's Rock. My take would be more, which would be the most interesting. In a previous post, I fanboy over getting Matrix of Leadership while actually speaking at the meeting, since in its own media it comes with bodily changes and there is a WOG floating around that it will most likely come with audible fanfare as well.
Perks that would have an effect on the meeting come in a few different sets, as I see it. One type would be those that have a visible uncontrollable reaction by Apeiron the Enigmatic Artificer. Remember when he first got the head implant, he grabbed his head and screamed.
That would have gone over real well in any setting other than in the Workshop which was where it happened. I don't know if there are any more painfully startling perks waiting around, but there might be some that come with nauseating memories... thinking mainly of Arch-magos here. Several of those would be dependent on Jozef to contain his reaction... we just saw how he reacted to Feel it Out, could he have remained stone-faced if in an important meeting?
Then there are those that cause an obvious and immediate physical change on Jozef. Chosen of Death will instantly make him still yet more beautiful and perfect. Titan's Blood will make him able to become much taller-- can he control it? I don't know if Demigod Atelier comes with bodily changes or not, but it's capstone, Cyborg Hindu Godbody, certainly will, Somer's Rock will certainly last long enough he could get both. And if LordR is merciful and generous, and decides to allow Eyes of the World after all, that would also have an immediate change, esp. if he happens to be looking right at someone at the time.
But I think some of the most interesting would be the ones that might change the goals and actions of Apeiron the Enigmatic Artificer right during the meeting. Strong Spark has often been mentioned as this, but there are others.. the eccentricity that comes with Inventor, the ruthlessness that might accompany Spectre or Erudition.
And, of course, suddenly being able to sing and talk at the same time would be super awesome and hard to control as well I would think.. not to mention remembering, at the same exact time, to de-select all the musical perks he will get with Pagan Science that default to on.
Well, this is the second time I've posted a similar post.. hopefully I won't be doing so tooo many more times before Somer's Rock actually happens. Remember, though, there is supposed to be a substantial Leet POV before the meeting, so it would not surprise me if the next chapter is purely an interlude. That will please those who hate the tech descriptions, while somewhat frustrating the rest of us.
Regardless, really looking forward to the next chapter, but then that is always the case with me anyway. Wishing LordR a peaceful, stress free, and healthy week, regardless on whether he finishes the next chapter in time for next week or not.
