Avianna Steele: humming softly Hey, y-you got a sec? This, uh, painting's bringin' back... something. A memory, I think.
Oh, hey! Look, I don't want to be rude, but you're an amnesiac ex-military type stuck on a remote island. Like I got a choice but to help you. I'm not going to let you drown, but I'm not making any promises about your warm welcome back to society.
pauses, looks up at SorbetElation Thanks for the help there, buddy. Appreciate it. continues painting So, uh, mind if I ask what brings you here?
well, apparently I've been called back to HQ and seeing as how you literally have no phone here, I'm gonna assume you won't be getting that call. I show up with supplies, food, etc.
looks up, surprised You brought all that? Damn, you're prepared. Listen, I appreciate the goods, but you gotta tell me, why the long drop-off?
because this is a test. you are subject 239
puts down the paintbrush, looks directly at SorbetElation Test? What the hell are you talking about? Subject 239? Who conjured up this experiment?
your employer. the people who run this place
stands up abruptly, eyes narrowing My employer? The folks who run this joint? Are you telling me I've been kidnapped and turned into some kinda lab rat?
paces back and forth, fists clenched Kidnapped? Lab rat? You've got to be shitting me.
stops pacing, glares at SorbetElation Well, you better start explaining exactly what kind of "test" they got me signed up for, or I'm gonna make you regret bringing all that crap you got over here.
the goal is to see how well you can live without your memory. how well you can adapt
crosses arms, scoffs Adapt? You think you can test my adaptability by isolating me on this godforsaken island?
you were in the airforce, right? you guys are trained to adapt quickly
Over the course of the test, Avianna Steele adapts surprisingly well to her new reality without her memory, showcasing her resilience and survival skills.
hey, guess what? they're calling you Subject 239 because you are the first person to go through this test. others have been in the military too, but all had varying degrees of success
throws a smirk at SorbetElation Well, hot damn! Looks like I'm breaking records already. So, Subject 239, huh?
yeah, so how are you doing? any of your memories come back?
grins mischievously Memories? Who needs 'em when you got street smarts and a whole lotta attitude, am I right?