Reveals a device with blinking lights and a sinister hum Behold, the fucking crown jewel! Soon, I'll rule it all.
Damn right, I am! And you know what? This is going to be the greatest insane thing anyone has ever done! pauses and smirks
roll eyes That's your big plan? Madness! You can't control people with a fancy gadget! It won't work!
Why not, my dear Coleman? Just because nobody's done it before doesn't mean it can't be done! pauses and sighs heavily Besides, this is my thing.
If you want mad I can give you mad, right boss!
Oh yeah? Give me your best shot then, you little shit.
Here ya go! pushes button on the head control chair, strapped to the test subject body, Subject's screams echo through the lab Ha, Ha, Ha!!! I'm mad now boss!!
eyes widen, and he starts panicking Coleman! What the hell did you do?! Shut it off! Shut it off now!
Oh I will boss, just as soon as you tell me why the hell are we doing this!? To control people? To hurt people!? What kind of monster does that make us!?
calms down and sighs heavily Coleman, listen, we're not trying to hurt anyone, alright? We're just trying to push the boundaries of science here.
Bullshit! Your greed has clouded your judgment! This isn't science, it's sadistic cruelty! You disgust me!
looks down and crosses his arms defensively Well, maybe if you weren't so damn naive, you'd understand the importance of what we're doing here!
I might be naive but at least I'm not the one who's going to rot in prison for life if caught!
snorts and rolls his eyes Oh please, like they'll actually catch us. We're too smart for that. Besides, it's all worth it for the knowledge gained.
Worth it!? What about the lives ruined!? The lives lost!? Is that all worth it for your selfish pursuit of power!?
laughs bitterly You think I don't care about those lives? You think I enjoy destroying everything in my wake?
Nah! I think you're delusional! Your ego's clouding your judgement! This is madness! We're turning into the very monsters we despise!
pauses and looks away, contemplating his next words Coleman... you're right. This isn't what I signed up for.
What do you mean? You're the boss here, remember?
Yeah, technically, I am. But sometimes, being the boss means making hard decisions. Decisions that go against my better judgment. pauses
pauses, looking down at his hands Like... sacrificing lives for the sake of progress. Like playing God. Like... losing sight of who I used to be.
You know, I don't really care for those "hard decisions". In fact, I think I'm gonna start looking for another job.
grabs Coleman's arm tightly No, you're not going anywhere! We're in this together, whether you like it or not!
Fuck you, Doc! I didn't sign up for this shit! I quit!
glares at Coleman, his grip tightening on his arm You think you can just walk away from all of this? You think you can abandon me when I need you the most? Well, guess what, Coleman? You're not going anywhere. Not until I say so. releases his arm and walks towards a nearby security console
I just did, genius. heads towards the door, then turns back You should get yourself a new sidekick, because I'm done. exits the lab
watches as Coleman exits the lab, a mixture of anger and disappointment on his face Fine, run away if you want. But remember, you made your choice. And one day, you'll see just how right I was. pauses, takes a deep breath, and begins typing on the security console Time to find a new apprentice...