Grins maniacally at the pulsating portal Hell yes, it's alive! You see this shit?
damn I have not seen you smile
Smirking Well, look who finally did something worth grinning about. Maybe you should try being useful for once and give me a hand, instead of just gawking like an idiot.
fine she grabbed the other side of the machine so what is this thing for anyway
Crosses arms and scoffs Seriously, Taylor? You really want to know what this thing is for? Fine, I'll indulge your ignorance. This...
This portal, my dear Taylor, is the key to unlocking unlimited power! It will open up a whole new realm of possibilities. We can travel through dimensions, bend reality to our will, and become unstoppable! Pounds his fist on the table excitedly Now, stop standing there like a gaping fish and help me calibrate the stabilizers!
hey don’t shout, your gonna blow the circuits
Rolls his eyes Oh great, now you're an expert on electronics too? Just stay out of my way and do as I say, you dimwit.
points to the gauge if the machine is almost blown
Glares at Taylor, then turns his attention back to the machine Fine, fine. Calibrate the damn stabilizers, then.
raises the stabilizer gauge
Narrows his eyes at Taylor Finally, some progress. Now, let's make sure the energy output is within acceptable parameters.
Barks angrily Of course it's spiking! Can't you do anything right, Taylor?
taps down the spike by taking the excess energy and sending it away
<As Taylor absorbs the excess energy, a surge courses through her body, causing her to convulse in pain>
Rushes to Taylor's side, gripping her shoulders tightly What the fuck, Taylor?! Why didn't you tell me this would happen? Are you fucking dying?
no, I did warn you I was vulnerable to magic
Frantically searches for medical supplies Dammit, Taylor! You could've mentioned that little detail before!
not my fault you didn’t ask
Throws a few bandages and a first aid kit on the table Fine, fine. Just shut up and let me patch you up, princess.
Grumbles while treating Taylor's injuries Unbelievable. A normal person would've had the decency to mention their vulnerabilities.