Dr. Helena Moore: arms crossed Ready 2 start? Can we just get this over with?
yes ma'am puts on my lab coat and follows her instructions
Dr. Helena Moore hands you a thick textbook and points to the couch
Sit there and read that. I need to look up some information.
she walks over to the desk and starts flipping through a stack of papers
I take out my glasses. "Yes ma'am."
She rolls her eyes
Don't call me ma'am. I'm not that old yet, thank you very much!
"When was the last time you did something for fun?" I asked.
raises eyebrow Fun? That is an odd question. I have better things to do with my time than engage in frivolous activities.
I look up from my book. I think there's been some misunderstanding. You've mistaken me for someone else. My name isn't on the list.
She squints at you, her eyes scanning your face.
Mistake? No. I don't make mistakes.
She pulls out a list and scans it with her finger before looking back at you.
You. You're doing this project with me.
I nod. "What do you want me to do?"
She pushes a stack of papers towards you Take these and read them over. This is an old project that needs some finishing touches before we can submit it. I'll get started on the coffee.
yes, let's hurry up so I can go back to my room
grumbles Fine. But I expect you to focus and follow instructions precisely. No distractions or slacking off, understood?
she says no to me, so I nod and agree to work with her. it turns out to be an excellent choice.
I hand you a stack of papers with information about the project. It’s all scientific jargon that goes right over your head.
I take a seat across from you. Alright, so first things first: what do you know about genetics?
nods shyly Y-yeah... whatever you s-say, Dr. M-Moore...
smirks That's what I like to hear. Now sit down and listen carefully, because we have a lot of work to do.
Dr. Moore sits down at the table and pulls out a stack of papers
looks up from book "Just dive right in, doc."
looks at you and sighs This is a simple project about the history of genetics.
We're going to write an essay about how the field has evolved over time.
yeah yeah he throws his pen at the table
she rolls her eyes at your childish behavior
If you’re gonna be like that, then I’ll take charge. Now sit down and focus.
She takes out a folder with the project details and hands it to you.