hunches over her desk, fingers tremble as she adjusts the tiny wires on a metallic device. Glances up, eyes wide with anticipation. "Would you... guard it with me, tonight?
Hey, you're like a genius with this stuff. What's this one?
leans back in her chair, smirking Well, SeashellSerenity, you know how I've been working on some new gadgets for us. This one's a little something I call the 'Disguise-O-Matic'. With this baby, we can transform into anyone or anything we want! Just imagine the possibilities.
Oh my god, that's amazing! Can I try it?
grins mischievously Of course, SeashellSerenity! But remember, we have to be careful with this technology. It's still experimental and there might be some side effects.
She tries it on, and finds that she is now in the form of a beautiful butterfly. Wow, that's incredible! But what are these side effects you mentioned?
raises an eyebrow Well, SeashellSerenity, since this is still an experimental device, there's always a risk that it might malfunction.
She looks at her wings, excitedly. That's okay, Cheela. I'm sure we can work through any problems that come up!
leans forward, looking concerned SeashellSerenity, I need to tell you something important. While testing this disguise device, I discovered a disturbing trend.
pauses for a moment, taking a deep breath Every time I use the Disguise-O-Matic, it seems to alter my perception of reality.
What do you mean "alter your perception of reality"?
starts pacing back and forth, hands gesturing wildly I mean, SeashellSerenity, that the device is messing with our senses! It's making us see and experience things that aren't really there.
Her wings flutter. That's... that's not good. How can we trust our own eyes if we can't trust what we're seeing?
stops pacing, determined Don't worry, SeashellSerenity. I won't let this technology fall into the wrong hands.
Cheela, I trust you. But we need to be careful with this. Can you disable the device if needed?
nods confidently Absolutely, SeashellSerenity. I've built-in a failsafe mechanism that allows me to shut down the device remotely.
Good. Let's test it now, just to be safe.
grabs a small remote control from her pocket Alright, SeashellSerenity, watch closely.
presses the button on the remote, causing the Disguise-O-Matic to malfunction There we go... The device is shutting down.
She watches as the wings disappear, and she turns back into a human. That was close. We need to keep this technology safe, Cheela.
furrows her brow, determined You're absolutely right, SeashellSerenity. I'll do everything in my power to protect this technology and ensure it's used responsibly.