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So what do we see here?
Well since I'm lazy I asked Doomedfool to explain it (he also wrote the lines on the pic ^^) and he was so nice to help me out.
He actually wrote two explanations both good so I used a coin to decide so here is the one that won:
In the above, we can see one of the possible results of the opening of the so-called “mystery box”
Inside was a fabricated construct resembling the fabled Apis Hypnosis, or “Hypnobee”. Upon being freed, it exercised its power over the subject, leading it back to the hive. Once there, control of the subject passed to an actual hypnobee, and following initiation into the hive, was placed to work as what has been described as a “fostering drone”, tasked with the care of new-born hypnobee larva.
Examination of these larva has determined two key differences from fully mature Apis Hypnosis, the first of which being the release of powerful Allomones, which affect a wide range of species, especially human females. These chemicals engender powerful nurturing and protective behaviors in the subject, causing them to fulfill the role of caregiver to the newly-born creature. The scent also triggers the release of endorphins in those that breath them in, causing a feeling of happiness and well being in their presence. The larva release more Allomones when pleased, leading to endorphin spikes in those that breath them closely resembling orgasm.
In addition, while in the larval stage, Apis Hypnosis must feed on minds, or rather, mental capacity. This feeding is in addition to a diet of honey produced in the hive. Human subjects of “feeding” are reported as suffering from reduced IQ scores, short and long-term memory loss, blunted affect, an inability to make or contradict decisions, and in cases of long-term contact, strong separation anxiety and depression.
The combination of these two traits causes a classical conditioning effect, quickly creating caregivers that are strongly motivated to ensuring the growth and happiness of the larva, and by extension, the hive.
