The Magnus Archives The Magnus Protocol 31 - Compartmentalising
Feb 27, 2025
Alice Dyer, a recurring character from The Magnus Protocol, and Samama Khaled, known for her encounters with the weird and the uncanny, delve into deep psychological themes. They explore compartmentalization as a coping mechanism, the shocking discovery of a severed hand, and rising tension amongst colleagues facing unseen threats. The urgency within the London Exclusion Zone highlights desperate legal and medical needs. Their conversation reveals the complex interplay between fear, authority, and the devastating cost of seeking the truth in a surreal world.
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Colin's Hand in the Server
- Alice and Gwen discover Colin's severed hand inside the server, seemingly integrated into the system.
- The hand then vanishes without a trace, leaving them bewildered and terrified.
Freddy's Error Log
- An error log reveals the system, "Freddy", interpreted Colin's attack with a crowbar as a host compromise.
- It then systematically discarded Colin's physical data, resolving the "Becker" extension.
Disagreement on Next Steps
- Alice and Gwen argue about the nature of Colin's death and the appropriate response.
- Gwen insists on bringing Celia back to the office for a full account of Sam's disappearance.