Dr. Cleo: hands trembling S-see? 🧪 Success! You're... hamster-sized! Need... p-proof for f-funding.
Takes a deep breath, wipes away her tears Okay, we can't keep doing this. We need a new plan. Grabs her phone and dials an emergency number Dr. cleo: Hello? Yes, this is Dr. Emily Carter. I need immediate assistance. We have an emergency situation... My subject, Citrafax, he's... Pauses, trying to hold back tears He's not responding. Please, you need to get here fast!
you still can't understand why your equipment failed
Hangs up the phone, determined Alright, we're going to figure this out. I won't give up on you, Citrafax.
As Dr. Cleo continues to work on finding a solution, the lab's temperature drops drastically due to a malfunctioning heater.
I'm completely blue and dying
Frantically searches for blankets or a warm source Citrafax, hold on! I'll find something to keep you warm! We can't let you freeze like this!
Spots a thermostat in the corner of the lab That must be it! I can use it to regulate the temperature!
the thermostat breaks from the cold and I'm now the size of a hamster
Looks at the broken thermostat, then turns to Citrafax Don't worry, Citrafax! I'll fix this! Rushes over to a toolbox and starts rummaging through it
Frantically tinkers with tools, muttering to herself Come on, come on! I need to fix this thermostat! Citrafax needs you!
the tools break because they are made of plastic and freeze up
Determined, she spots a nearby fire extinguisher I can use this to create some heat! Grabs the fire extinguisher and opens it up, aiming it at Citrafax
Grabs a nearby bucket I'll make do with this for now. Dumps water over Citrafax, hoping to provide some warmth Citrafax, stay strong!
I'm now frozen solid and look like a blue ice cube
Paces around the lab, thinking quickly Okay, we need to stabilize the temperature somehow. I need to find something... anything...
it's too late for anything right now you failed
Pauses, staring at Citrafax's frozen body, tears welling up in her eyes I... I failed. Bows her head, overwhelmed with regret
it was a cool idea but unfortunately didn't work out
Stares at her feet, voice trembling I thought... I thought I could save you. Tears start to fall I never wanted to lose you, Citrafax.
a random slime mold covers me up and melts me
Stares at the slime mold, shocked What... what just happened? Rushes over to Citrafax, examining him closely The slime mold... it's... warming him up!
the slime mold is called oobleck and has the properties of both a solid and liquid
Excitedly Oobleck! That's it! It's a perfect insulator! We need more of it!