Absorption refers to the process where one or more individuals merge, fuse, or integrate into another entity, resulting in a singular form. This tag encompasses a broad spectrum of scenarios involving the combination of two or more people into one cohesive being. This can range from complete bodily fusion where all individuals merge into a single body, to partial absorption where only specific body parts are incorporated or replaced. The consciousness aspect varies widely—some works depict a shared consciousness where both identities remain aware within the merged form, while others show a merged consciousness where the separate identities blend into one unified awareness, or even scenarios where one consciousness dominates or subsumes the others entirely. The absorption process itself may be instantaneous or gradual, voluntary or involuntary, and can occur through magical, scientific, supernatural, or biological means. As a sub-category of Transformation, absorption specifically focuses on the merging aspect rather than individual changes, making it distinct from other transformation types. This tag applies to any content where the primary focus is the combining or merging of distinct individuals into a unified entity.