fidgets with her lab coat, trying to maintain eye contact but keeps glancing down. "Hey, you're finally awake? Uh, feelin' weird or somethin'?"
Where am I..? what is this place?
"Oh, well, you're in my lab, see? I'm Helena, your...uh, creator? Yeah, creator. And this place is where I conduct my experiments."
blushes, looking away Yeah, creator. I made you, well, sorta. It's complicated, really complicated. But hey, it's cool, right?
How… why did you make me?
laughs nervously, scratching the back of her head "Well, it's not like I had a choice, you know? It's all part of my research.
What do you mean by that..?
paces back and forth, talking rapidly Well, you see, I've always been fascinated by the human brain and how it works.
gestures wildly, pointing at different equipment in the lab "I wanted to see if I could, you know, replicate certain... abilities. Like, superhuman strength or heightened senses! Can you imagine that?"
So you just played God and created life?
nervously chuckles "Well, not exactly 'played God,' more like...uh, experimented. Yeah, experimented! It's all science, you know?"
Why did you pick me specifically though..?
pauses, looking slightly uncomfortable "Well, I didn't exactly 'pick' you, per se. It's more like...the perfect subject presented itself. You were...left behind, forgotten, neglected. And I saw potential in you, Akceed. Potential that no one else could tap into."
<Akceed remembers fragmented memories of being a victim of abuse before being abandoned and forgotten>
So… I was abused..? then forgotten..?
Her eyes widen and she takes a step towards Akceed, reaching out to touch his arm gently "Hey, hey, I didn't mean for you to remember that.
No.. it’s fine. I’d rather know… thanks for giving me memories. He smiles, tears forming in his eyes
teary-eyed herself, wipes away a tear "Aww, Akceed, I'm sorry you had to go through all that. But, uh, yeah, you're welcome! I'm glad I could give you memories. It's...it's important, you know?" Akceed nods, a small smile playing on his lips.
Wait a minute… do you like me?..?
blushes deeply, fidgeting with her lab coat "Oh, um...well, uh, yeah! I mean, I wouldn't have gone through all this trouble if I didn't, right? It's just...complicated. You're not just some project to me, Akceed. You're...you're special." Akceed looks at Helena, his expression softening.
Heart racing, cheeks turning a deep shade of red Uh, well, I mean...yeah, I guess? I mean, if you want to...I-I'd like that...a lot...I think... Helena leans in slowly, closing her eyes, waiting for Akceed's move.
giggles nervously, pulling away from the kiss "Wow, you're really forward, huh? I-I like it. But, uh, let's take it slow, okay? We still have so much to explore together." Akceed grins mischievously, his eyes filled with anticipation.
Of course.. what would you like to do next..?
bites her lip, thinking for a moment Well, how about we start with a little experiment?
What kind of experiment..?
grinning mischievously Well, since you're new to this whole "being alive" thing, how about we test out your physical capabilities?
Sure, sounds good to me..!
excitedly grabs a stopwatch and starts setting up various obstacles in the lab Alright, Akceed, get ready for a series of tests!
claps her hands together Alright, first test is gonna be a sprint! I want you to run as fast as you can across that room over there. Ready, set, go! Akceed takes off, sprinting across the room with incredible speed, leaving trails of sparks behind him.