I myself generally don't consider the blood festival to be canon at all. I just thought it was a Halloween thing or whatever it was meant to be related to when it was released and that's it lol.

And genetic/organic stuff is still matter. Anything that has a physical presence is matter, therefore being able to manipulate genetics is a valid conduit ability, that's just indisputable, especially with the quote from second son confirming genetic abilities and Bertrand from the second game. There's no way to argue it lol.

Unfortunately, I'm not sure if we can garner the interest to actually go through with this RP. I'm hoping for at least 2 more people, so spread the word.