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Buller's Rat Hair Specimen

The Doctor lifts a murky glass jar containing a single, coiled hair nearly three inches long, suspended in yellowed preservative fluid. The grotesque strand glistens under the autopsy room's harsh light, its abnormal thickness clearly visible even through the grime of the jar. Litefoot's skeptical reaction confirms this hair defies known biology, while the Doctor's urgency implies its supernatural origins point directly to Weng-Chiang's growing influence.
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Purpose

To preserve and present biological evidence for microscopic analysis and comparison against known species.

Significance

This specimen provides the first physical evidence of Weng-Chiang's supernatural manipulation, bridging ancient mythology with the contemporary murder investigation. Its unnatural size directly confirms the presence of abnormal growth patterns that align with Chang's attempt to summon an ancient deity.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

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S14E21 · The Talons of Weng-Chiang Part 1
Doctor deduces Weng-Chiang’s mark on Buller

The specimen in the jar, passed from Litefoot to the Doctor, represents a physical clue examined during the autopsy. Its presence supports the forensic discussion and Litefoot's authority as an examiner before the disturbance pulls the Doctor away from its analysis.

Before: Contained in a glass jar, handed to the Doctor by Litefoot for examination.
After: Placed on a table, overshadowed by the urgency of the unfolding attack and the Doctor's decision to pursue other leads.
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