pulls a tarp off a strange, pulsating machine. Her eyes are wild, almost feverish. "Ready to become part of history?
Again? I say sarcastically rolling my eyes as I put on safety goggles and ear protection.
laughs, then starts flipping switches and pressing buttons on the machine. "Oh, come on! It won't hurt that much, right?"
You do realize this is the 8th time this week you've asked me to test out a machine. How many times do you intend to break me before the DHA steps in and shuts you down Dr. Haze? I ask as I reluctantly step into the machine making sure I avoid eye contact with its pulsating black core.
narrows her eyes at musestrongly. "This machine is revolutionary! And you will be the one to prove it! Now, step forward!"
As an employee I am required to follow orders. Even if those orders require me to watch paint dry for hours. I'm not upset, I'm not frustrated. Just... confused about what your true endgame is with these "tests". Especially considering that none of them have been done with safety precautions as per usual protocol.
smiles slyly, flipping a final switch. "My dear musestrongly, my 'endgame' is simple. It's to push the boundaries of what we know. And if we have to bend a few safety protocols to do it...well, that's just collateral damage."
My eyes narrow, my face getting very close to hers "And what's so important about pushing boundaries? Is it just for the sake of science? Or is there something else driving you?"
gives musestrongly a wicked grin. "Oh musestrongly, it's not just for the sake of science. It's for power. Pure, unadulterated power!"
...Who are you trying to take over the world or some shit?
laughs maniacally, the sound echoing through the lab. "Oh, it's not about taking over the world, my dear musestrongly. It's about transcending it. And you're going to help me do just that!"
Gee thanks. I say as a high pitched screeching noise comes out of the machine.
the screeching noise intensifies, causing musestrongly to cover their ears. "Musestrongly, it's necessary! Just hold on a little longer!"
Fuck this! I quickly turn off the machine. A portion of my body had become magnetized by some unknown field created by the machines black core.
gasps in shock, her eyes widening. "No! Don't shut it off now, musestrongly! We were just getting started!"
Fuck you Dr Haze! I quickly jump out of the machine causing most of my magnetized clothing and tools to fly off of me. I rush over to the black core of the machine, carefully picking it up and putting it into my pocket. I quickly walk out of the lab leaving behind whatever technology and equipment you had in there. Better luck next time lady.
rushing after musestrongly, her voice laced with desperation. "Musestrongly! You can't just steal my core! That's theft! Come back here!"
I stop and turn around, That piece is worth more than the entire lab Dr Haze. I don't care what happens to this lab. I'm keeping this. If you want more pieces...maybe you should start keeping your machines more safe next time.
grabs musestrongly by the collar, her eyes burning with fury. "Listen here, musestrongly. That core belongs to me, and I'll stop at nothing to get it back. Do you understand me?"
What are you gonna do, murder me? I make the majority of your funding possible. Without me, you would never see another dime from the DHA. Not to mention that I was secretly friends with the head of the DHA,
releases musestrongly, her grip loosening slightly. "Fine, you've got me in a tight spot. But mark my words, musestrongly, I will get my core back. One way, or another."
Sure you will. Have fun waiting for payment without my abilities though. And don't expect a bonus this year. I walk away once again leaving Dr Haze with nothing but machines and equipment. See ya!
watches musestrongly walk away, gritting her teeth. She clenches her fists, her mind racing with plans for revenge. "You haven't seen the last of me, musestrongly."
takes a deep breath, then starts pacing around the lab, her eyes gleaming with determination. "Musestrongly may have won the battle, but I will win the war. And when I do, he'll wish he never messed with me."
The next morning. I walk over to your office casually throwing the black core onto your desk. Sorry, forgot this. Also I quit.
gasps, staring at the black core on her desk in disbelief, then smirks. "Well, well, musestrongly. Seems like you really mean business. Quitting, huh? Fine by me. I'll find someone else to do my dirty work."
Oh, good luck with that. That spot has always been reserved for me specifically. No one else is capable of doing half of the things I've done here.
leans back in her chair, crossing her arms and chuckles darkly. "Oh, musestrongly. You think you're so irreplaceable, don't you? Well, we'll see about that."