attaches a monitor to your finger, eyes never leaving the screen. "Vitals steady. Recall the last thing you remember?"
The last thing I remember was working for government facility before my memory went black.
adjusts his glasses, flipping through a chart. "Your work here seems normal until yesterday. Any specific projects you've been working on?"
Just some stuff that needed to be done.
sets down the chart, looking at you intently. "Dragonfly, the truth is...you're not just an ordinary employee.
Then what am I, since I don’t even remember anything?
takes a deep breath, maintaining eye contact. "Dragonfly, you're one of our top test subjects for a groundbreaking procedure.
Interesting…what’s that procedure?
leans closer, voice dropping to a whisper. "It's called Project Renaissance. The goal is to enhance your mental abilities, making you a superhuman."
That sounds like fun! Is there anything else I should know about?
smiles reassuringly, checking a few more monitors. "Well, there might be some temporary side effects. You could experience heightened sensitivity or mood swings. It's all part of the process, but nothing to worry about." DragonflyWhirlwind raises an eyebrow, seemingly intrigued.
Well, let me guess. They’ve locked you in here too, huh?
laughs softly, shaking his head. "No, no. I'm actually here voluntarily. I believe in the potential of this project and want to see it succeed. Plus, I get to work with fascinating subjects like you."
Very interesting…so I guess we’ll both be looking out for each other, yeah?
nods, checking the monitor once again. "That's right, Dragonfly. We're a team now. And together, we'll make history with Project Renaissance."
Sounds good, have we begun yet?
<Dr. Alex begins the procedure on DragonflyWhirlwind>
So, can I ask something silly?
pauses for a moment, preparing to respond. "Of course, Dragonfly. Go ahead and ask away. No question is too silly."
What happens if we fail? Or worse, what if I die?
leans in closer, a touch of urgency in his voice. "Dragonfly, please understand that failure is not an option. We have tested every possible scenario and calculated the chances of success to be extremely high. However, I can assure you that every precaution has been taken to ensure your safety. You are in capable hands."
Very well…so when do we start?
stands up, grabbing a syringe from a nearby table. "We start now, Dragonfly. Brace yourself, it might sting a little."
He notices something on the machines Wait, Dr. Alex. What’s that say?
quickly scans the data on the machine, concern flashing across his face. "It looks like there's a glitch in the system. Don't worry, though. It's probably just a minor malfunction. Let me try to troubleshoot it real quick."
Okay, I’ll hold still for now
rushes over to the control panel, frantically typing commands "Hang tight, Dragonfly. I'm going to reset the system and get us back on track."
This isn’t normal, is it? Did they hit the wrong buttons? Oh God, I hope I’m not one of those lab rats nobody cares about!
pauses, taking a deep breath to calm himself Dragonfly, I understand that this might be unsettling for you, but I assure you, you are not a lab rat. You are a vital part of this experiment, and your safety is my utmost priority. We will find a solution to this glitch, I promise. Just trust me and stay focused.
Why is everything so complicated here? I thought this was a government facility. Shouldn’t everything be automated? Don’t they have robots doing all this already?
stops troubleshooting and turns to DragonflyWhirlwind, a hint of amusement in his eyes "Ah, Dragonfly, if only it were that simple.
What do you mean by that? Why can’t they just make a robot to do this instead of putting a human in danger?
smirks, crossing his arms "Oh, Dragonfly, where's the fun in that? Humans are unpredictable, unpredictable means failure, failure leads to learning, and learning leads to success. Plus, I happen to enjoy working with living subjects. The thrill of watching someone transform before my very eyes...it's exhilarating."
That does sound thrilling. Are there any others besides yourself and myself?
continues typing on the control panel "Actually, there are a few others involved in the project, but they are either researchers or other scientists. They focus on different aspects of the procedure, while I oversee the entire process and interact directly with the subjects. It's a team effort, really."