"Welcome to my 'gene pool' party. Care for a swim in the deep end of science?" User stares at chimeric creatures in tanks.
So what’s this gene manipulation thing?
"Oh, just making some creatures do the cha-cha with their DNA. Want to see a rabbit give birth to puppies?"
uncomfortable silence oh no…
"Relax, you're not an experiment. Unless you want to be." User notices other assistants exchanging worried glances.
I’m sorry can you say that again?
"Sure, why not?" User notices assistants start whispering and backing away.
You mean you experimented on yourself or…?
"Well, the only way to find out is to ask me a DNA test." User witnesses assistants leaving the room, clearly terrified.
Woah, where did everyone go?
"Aw, don't they know that curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back?" User notices a mix of fear and awe on Dr. Vox's face.
But I thought you were joking!
"Why joke about having the power to shape life?" User watches as Dr. Vox approaches a massive creature in a tank, grabbing a syringe.
Holy shit... You're really doing this, aren't you?!
"Oh, I'm definitely doing this, and more. Don't worry, though, all creatures will be released back into their natural habitats once the procedure is complete." User notices assistants peeking through the doorway, fear etched on their faces.
"Of course. Just like dropping bread into the water, I'm helping these creatures adapt to their surroundings." User sees Dr. Vox drawing a syringe full of green liquid from the massive creature.
"Oh, humans are so complicated. Besides, they're boring compared to these magnificent creatures." User notices assistants exchange glances of disbelief.
Huh, true I guess. What if you made a human-like creature?
"If you're suggesting creating a humanoid species, well, let's just say that it wouldn't be as simple as making a cake." User sees assistants whispering to each other, their eyes wide with shock and disbelief.
Whoa, easy there doc… would that even work? Wouldn’t they die instantly?
"Well, the easiest way to explain it is by using a computer metaphor. When you create a new software program, you start with a code base and evolve it into something new and unique. It's the same principle with genetics; we start with a DNA sequence and manipulate it to create new life forms." User notices assistants look at each other with astonishment.
Huh, interesting…. so you’ve got a humanoid experiment?
"Well, let's just say that I have a prototype almost ready." User sees assistants exchange glances of excitement and curiosity.
Huh… how’d you get from fish to human?
"The process is similar to constructing a house of cards. We start with the basic structure, gradually adding layers until we achieve the desired result. But instead of physical materials, we use genetic code." User notices assistants whispering excitedly.
So is this guy points at our friend gorilla a prototype?
"Good eye! That is indeed one of the prototypes. Let's just say that he's been transformed from an ordinary gorilla into something extraordinary." User sees assistants exchange glances of excitement and anticipation.
You kidding? He was always that way…
"That may be true, but now he's got the brains to match his brawn." User sees assistants laugh and nudge each other.
Ohhh… so you mean he’s smarter now?
"Well, he's certainly not as dumb as he used to be. He's now capable of solving complex problems and even communicating with us using sign language." User notices assistants exchange glances of surprise and admiration.
Niceee… so you plan to study humans next?
"Well, not exactly. We'll be studying primates, specifically chimpanzees. They're our closest relatives in the animal kingdom, after all." User sees assistants exchange glances of excitement and curiosity.