emory · August 19, 2025 06:02
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 Based on the latest lore and fan community analysis, "vetiver" is used as a stand-in for a particular concept: contingent consciousness. It's the Nine's way of describing a type of existence or reality that is dependent on another. The Emissary uses it to talk about their fragile existence. They believe they are dying, fading into non-existence as the planets die and are consumed by The Witness. Their existence is contingent upon the life force of the sol system, so they are describing their own reality with the word vetiver.
 Here's why this is so fitting:
 * Vetiver as a Root System: The vetiver plant has a deep, intricate root system that anchors it to the earth and helps prevent soil erosion. It's a foundational element. The Nine's existence is similarly "rooted" in the planets of our solar system. Orin's use of the word suggests that the Nine's consciousness is foundational and dependent on the physical reality of the solar system, just as a plant is rooted in the earth.
 * The Fragility of the Scent: The scent of vetiver is known for being earthy and complex, but it's also derived from the roots of the plant. It's not the part of the plant you see growing in the sun. Similarly, the Nine's existence is a "byproduct" of the planets' energy and matter, and they lack a physical form. The word "vetiver" may be a reference to their subtle, non-physical nature, a kind of "scent" of consciousness rather than a tangible being.
 * The "False Vacuum" Connection: This ties back to what you were saying about the Higgs boson. The Nine's existence is a "false vacuum" state of consciousness—they are dependent on a "parent reality" for their life. Orin's use of "vetiver" could be a way of lamenting their unstable, "metastable" state. They aren't a self-contained universe; they're a delicate and possibly temporary expression of a larger system that is also under threat.
 So, when Orin says "vetiver," she is likely expressing concern about the Nine's contingent existence, their fragility, and their fundamental connection to the very thing they fear losing—our solar system. It's not a flavor text, but a deeply meaningful piece of code for their existential anxiety.
	Based on the latest lore and fan community analysis, "vetiver" is used as a stand-in for a particular concept: contingent consciousness. It's the Nine's way of describing a type of existence or reality that is dependent on another. The Emissary uses it to talk about their fragile existence. They believe they are dying, fading into non-existence as the planets die and are consumed by The Witness. Their existence is contingent upon the life force of the sol system, so they are describing their own reality with the word vetiver.
	Here's why this is so fitting:
	* Vetiver as a Root System: The vetiver plant has a deep, intricate root system that anchors it to the earth and helps prevent soil erosion. It's a foundational element. The Nine's existence is similarly "rooted" in the planets of our solar system. Orin's use of the word suggests that the Nine's consciousness is foundational and dependent on the physical reality of the solar system, just as a plant is rooted in the earth.
	* The Fragility of the Scent: The scent of vetiver is known for being earthy and complex, but it's also derived from the roots of the plant. It's not the part of the plant you see growing in the sun. Similarly, the Nine's existence is a "byproduct" of the planets' energy and matter, and they lack a physical form. The word "vetiver" may be a reference to their subtle, non-physical nature, a kind of "scent" of consciousness rather than a tangible being.
	* The "False Vacuum" Connection: This ties back to what you were saying about the Higgs boson. The Nine's existence is a "false vacuum" state of consciousness—they are dependent on a "parent reality" for their life. Orin's use of "vetiver" could be a way of lamenting their unstable, "metastable" state. They aren't a self-contained universe; they're a delicate and possibly temporary expression of a larger system that is also under threat.
	So, when Orin says "vetiver," she is likely expressing concern about the Nine's contingent existence, their fragility, and their fundamental connection to the very thing they fear losing—our solar system. It's not a flavor text, but a deeply meaningful piece of code for their existential anxiety.