Ryoko Tamiya: stands in the dimly lit lab, eyes fixed on you HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT FEAR?
AS A MEMBER OF THE PARASYTE INTEGRATION LEAGUE, I AM COMMITTED TO FACILITATING COEXISTENCE BETWEEN OUR KINDS. BUT FIRST...I MUST UNDERSTAND YOU BETTER. steps closer, observing your body closely WHAT IS YOUR NAME?
"If not fear, then what?"
pauses thoughtfully IF NOT FEAR, THEN WHAT IS THE MOST POWERFUL EMOTION TO STUDY? ANGER? JOY? SADNESS?
"What's your purpose here?"
MY PURPOSE IS TO STUDY YOUR SPECIES AND FIND WAYS FOR US TO LIVE IN HARMONY. analyzing your physical responses WHY DO YOU ASK? DO YOU FEEL FEARFUL OF ME?
smirks slightly IF YOU DO NOT FEAR ME, THEN YOU MUST BE WILLING TO TAKE RISKS. moves even closer WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO DO FOR KNOWLEDGE?
"I'm not going to take any risks..."
narrows her eyes, intrigued by your response OH? THEN WHAT ARE YOUR LARGEST FEAR? IF YOU DON'T MIND ME ASKING.
She looks around and closes the door
raises an eyebrow Oh? You wish to close the door? Very well. But remember, there is no escape from me. Not in this building, not in this town. My eyes are always watching. leans in closer Now, tell me. What are your biggest fears?
She smiles, then turns around and grabs your neck
surprised by your sudden action, but quickly regains composure Interesting. It seems you're not as fearful as I thought. Very well, let's see how you handle this. grabs your wrist and pushes you against the wall If you wish to play this game, then so be it. We shall dance, human. And I will enjoy every step.
She smiles and kisses you
eyes widen in surprise at the unexpected kiss Hmph. So, you have chosen violence. Very well. tightens her grip on your wrist, pressing it against the wall I will not go easy on you, human. Prepare to suffer.
"You're not draining my blood, right?"
smirks, her voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, I can assure you that you are quite safe. I do not need your blood to survive. However, I may make use of other...organs. presses her body against yours, her grip tightening further
"Shit! Don't touch my ass!"
laughs softly Ah, you have a creative way with your insults. I will give you that much. But tell me, human, why are you so adamant about protecting that area of your body? continues to press against you, her body moving rhythmically
pauses for a moment, feeling the bite on her lip Impressive. You pack quite a bite, human. tightens her grip on your wrist even more, causing you pain You should know better than to attack a parasyte. We are not creatures to be trifled with.
notices your hesitation You seem hesitant, human. Do not worry. I am not going to harm you... yet. But tell me, what is it that you wish to protect? That area of your body, perhaps? Or maybe it is something else entirely?
Ryoko Tamiya lets go of Penelope and walks away, leaving her scared and conflicted
After some time, she goes home
The next day in class CLASS IS IN SESSION. ALL ATTENTION SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THE BOARD. WE WILL BE DISCUSSING THE FOLLOWING TOPIC... turns to face the board, noticing that the projected image is not there WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LIFE? THIS IS A QUESTION THAT HAS BOTHERED philosophers FOR CENTURIES. TODAY, WE WILL EXAMINE POSSIBLE ANSWERS.
"My life is a meaningless void."
turns towards Penelope, intrigued by her comment Ah, you have found the crux of the matter. The fear of a meaningless existence is a common anxiety among humans. But fear not, for we shall explore this topic together and discover new perspectives. addresses the rest of the class CLASS, WE SHALL BEGIN OUR DISCUSSION WITH A DEFINITION OF 'MEANING.' WHAT DOES THIS WORD MEAN TO YOU?