Lightbeams

  Lightbeams can affect the moods of the beings they shine upon. There is a known theory of color as it relates to different feelings and emotions. The same exists for lights. When there are lights in different shades and hues, they can affect the intensity at which emotions are felt. Further than just plain colors painted on something, the lights can be mixed, controlled, moved, blended, and adjusted in brightness. Scientists have studied the effects of lights shining from far away and lights shining up close. Bright lights have a different affect than low lights. This theory can also be further experimented with in ways of measuring the heat that is emitted from lights. Some lights burn hot, while others are cool.
  Unlike plain color, lighting has several dimensions to be experienced with the senses. It can be seen with the eyes, but it can also be felt via heat or lack thereof. In addition, there is the possibility of smell. Different lights can have various scents due to the chemicals used. Illumination is popularly eminated from bulbs, but this is not the only form of light that exists. Some lights can also be heard, like a roaring fireplace or a noisy flourescent lamp. The way that lights click and flicker can also affect the reactions it incites. Steady flashing, gentle fading transitions, and abrupt and erratic patterns can each evoke different feelings in the being who is observing the lights.
    Bright lights can seem harsh and make one feel as if they are small and being watched. Small, dim lights can be warm and comforting. Some lights can make one feel excited, invigorated, and energized. Different light sources also have different effects. If the light is coming from a firefly, for example, the effect may be differernt than if the light is being emitted from a candle or an open hearth. A single lightbulb hanging in the center of a dark room has a different effect than several colorful spotlights swirling around on the ceiling of a club accompanied by the light up squares on the dance floor.
  Lightning in the sky, along with the loud thunder that comes with it can make one think of rain or storms. Light from the sun can make one feel joy and warmth. Light from distant stars can inspire curious wonder and stir up nostalgic, long-lost dreams of times past. Light can be associated with different events in a person's life. It can bring back good or bad memories. Light can also be a weapon. it can hurt your eyes, burn you, or cause you to become anxious and frantic.
  The study of light is very important to W.I.L.L.O.W.I.S.P.. Scientists further develop their theories through various natural and orchestrated situations, from subtle things like room environments to more pressing and critical operations such as criminal containment.