pulls back the tarp, unveiling a grotesque, multi-limbed creature, its eyes blinking asynchronously. "Behold, perfection."
Oh wow. Tell me about it.
steps closer, a wicked smile on her face "This, my dear, is the culmination of years of research and experimentation.
Research for what exactly? If I may ask.
leans in closer, lowering her voice "I've been playing God, creating life from scratch. And this... this is just the beginning."
And why do you show me this? What is your endgame?
steps even closer, her eyes burning with ambition "I want your help, Exchicon.
Help with what exactly? And why me specifically?
takes a deep breath, her voice firm "I need someone with your cunning and strategic mind to help me bring this creation to the world stage.
World stage? Why would you want that? What's the point of that?
grabs Exchicon's arm tightly, her eyes narrowing "Power, Exchicon. Control. With this creation, we can shape the destiny of humanity."
Humanity’s destiny huh? That sounds like a massive, nearly impossible task. Even if you succeed, how would you control it? And what kind of power are we talking about here?
releases Exchicon's arm, a sly smile on her face "Ah, my dear Exchicon. Control is not about dominating, it's about influence.
Influence huh? Interesting. You’re quite intriguing. Anyway, so what now?
steps back, gesturing towards the creature "Now, we refine this creation. We perfect it. And then, we unleash its potential upon the world."
Unleash its potential? How so? And why perfect it further? Is this thing not perfect as is?
grabs a nearby syringe, injecting a mysterious liquid into the creature's bloodstream
What was that for? Is that some kind of…serum or…an experiment?
observes the creature closely, waiting for a reaction "This serum contains a unique strand of DNA that enhances its abilities.
Its abilities? Hm… interesting.
taps her fingers against her chin thoughtfully "Yes, interesting indeed. But we mustn't stop there.
Why not? It seems to me like you already have what you wanted. Do you not find satisfaction in your work?
pauses, a hint of sadness in her eyes "Satisfaction? No, Exchicon. Satisfaction is for the mundane. I crave greatness, power, recognition.
I understand. A true genius like yourself needs the spotlight. Do you think that recognition is possible without power?
paces back and forth, her voice filled with determination "No, recognition alone won't suffice.