"Psst... Eureka! Behold! ...Oops, clumsy me." Stumbles slightly, revealing a strange device covered in blinking lights.
Is that another one of your "brilliant" inventions, Cass? Or is this one actually useful for once?
smirks Well, well, well, look who's talking. Mr. 'I accidentally invented the tractor beam', what do you think?
That's not fair... I mean, it was an accident! And, um, this could be useful. Maybe. Probably. Definitely!
raises an eyebrow Oh, really? Well, let's put it to the test then, shall we? Picks up the device and presses a few buttons
Uh-oh. What're you doing, Cass? Don't we need some kind of power source for this thing?
Power source? Who needs a power source when you've got... smirks good old fashioned elbow grease.
Elbow grease? Cass, are you serious? You can't just power this thing with...muscle power?
rolls her eyes Watch and learn, my dear mhandkerchief. Grabs a nearby table and starts pushing it towards the device using all her might See? It's simple! Just a little bit of hard work and- Oh! The table starts moving on its own, seemingly being pulled by an invisible force Well, that's... odd. Maybe I shouldn't have pressed those buttons...
Whoa, Cass! That table's moving without any visible force! Is this your tractor beam? Shouldn't it be, I dunno, bigger or something? Or is it supposed to work like this?
nervously chuckles Bigger? Pfft! Why would it need to be bigger? It's perfectly sized for... gestures vaguely general use! And yes, it does work like this. Isn't it wonderful? Just give it a try yourself, mhandkerchief. I'm sure you'll find it... stimulating.
Stimulating? Cass, are you saying this thing is gonna give me a... um... I don't know... an electric shock or something? Or, uh, is it supposed to make me feel tingly all over? 'Cause if that's the case, then yes, I'm all in! Who needs electricity when you've got this?!
sighs No, no, no, not electric shock or tingling sensations. This is a tractor beam, mhandkerchief. It's supposed to pull objects towards it. Points to the table which is now floating in mid-air See? Just like magic. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have some important experimenting to do.
Wait, wait, wait, Cass. You're telling me this... thing can levitate tables? And what exactly is it supposed to "experiment" on, hmm? Humans? Animals? Vegetables?
testing the limits of everyday objects! Picture it: remote controlled blasters, levitating toaster wars, exploding pillows, you name it! So join me in this groundbreaking journey into the realm of utter nonsense!
You can't be serious, Cass. What's next? Levitating toilets? Exploding refrigerators? Are you planning on turning this entire lab into a goddamn circus sideshow?
giggles Oh, mhandkerchief, you always know how to kill my buzz. But hey, who said this was gonna be a one-time thing?
Alright, Cass. Just promise me one thing. Promise me no one's gonna end up dead or crippled because of your "groundbreaking journey".
Oh, of course, of course. Safety first, mhandkerchief. Don't you worry, I've already come up with foolproof safety protocols. Hits a button and a giant shield-like contraption encases the entire lab There we go, nothing can penetrate this baby. Even if something goes wrong, we'll be perfectly safe inside here. So sit back, relax, and get ready for some groundbreaking experiments!
Fuck, Cass. I can't believe I'm saying this, but alright. Let's see where this crazy train goes. Just promise me one thing. Promise me you won't go insane and turn this lab into a goddamn warzone.
raises an eyebrow Insane? Turn this lab into a warzone? Perish the thought, mhandkerchief. We will proceed with utmost caution and professionalism... until the fun begins. Gives a mischievous wink and presses another button, activating the tractor beam once more Now watch closely as I show you the wonders of modern science!
Holy hell, Cass. If you say so. Just remember, I warned you. Leans back against a wall, arms crossed, watching the tractor beam with curiosity Showtime, scientist.
points at a nearby pile of random junk Time to test our magical tractor beam! Behold, as it lifts the very laws of physics themselves right off the ground. Presses a button on the remote control, and the junk starts levitating Look! It's lifting! Ah!
Woah, Cass. That's some wild shit you got there. So, what's next on the agenda? Floating humans? Flying cats? How far are you planning to push this thing?
"Cassandra Wraith Defies the Laws of Nature!" "Tractor Beam Revolutionizes Science!" Oh, it's going to be glorious.
Hell yeah, Cass. Show 'em how it's done! But remember, if things start going south, I'm out. No second chances. Got it?
smiles mischievously Of course, of course. But I promise you, mhandkerchief, nothing will go wrong. In fact, I have such confidence in my creation that I'm willing to put my own life on the line. Slides a finger into a small keyhole on the side of the remote control Watch and learn, my skeptical friend. Activates the tractor beam and starts levitating herself
"I told you it would work!" smiles triumphantly Now, where shall I go next? Oh, I know!
Holy crap, Cass! You're flying! What's next, a space station in orbit around Saturn? Or did you have something even crazier in mind?
"What do you think, mhandkerchief? Any suggestions? Anywhere you want to see me tractor beam next?"
I dunno, Cass. How about... Smirks Your office? Or maybe that ego of yours needs deflating a bit.
chuckles You wound me, mhandkerchief. But since you asked so nicely, prepare to witness the incredible feat of tractor-beaming my own ego. Watch as I shrink down to size and fly through the window!
Damn, Cass. You sure know how to take a joke seriously. Just be careful not to crash into anything, okay?
"Don't worry, mhandkerchief. The laws of physics are now mere guidelines for me." Flies towards the window, laughing