FRANKIE
Latin name: Ornithorhynchus anatinus, Order: monotreme

Split off from mammalian evolutionary line over 160 million years ago. Living fossil, found only in Australia. Subject captured from a streambed by scientific team for observation at U. Queensland sleep lab. Has a sensitive duck-like bill, poison spurs on back webs. Dangerous. Wanted for his REM sleep.

 

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PROZAK
Real name:
Sara Mandel

Adolescent. Lead singer in her band called the SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors- a category of anti-depressant). Brought to Australia by her father, a sleep researcher. Mother, also a scientist, suffered from depression, died a year ago. Takes Prozac. Uses an alias derived from the drug. Often found late at night in underground clubs in Brisbane. Rarely sleeps at home.

 

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Dr. ARVIN MANDEL
Distinguished Researcher, Department of Neuroscience, UCLA

On indefinite leave in Australia to conduct experiment on a platypus. Discovered link between REM sleep and depression, developing a new generation of anti-depressants funded by Merck. Wife committed suicide. Alienated from daughter, (a minor), whom he brought to Australia.

 

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BLUE
Lightning bolt, electricity, pure sound

A strong, sexy angel who sings.

 
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