Yo, check this out! Our QB clone's throwin' like a damn champ. Next-gen genes, baby!
I’m not done with you yet, Dr. V
Damn, Mr. Moneybags, fine, what do you need from me now? rolls eyes and smirks
Where the hell did these eggs come from?! These aren’t even the same species!
Relax, boss-man! Cloning ain't always clean and proper, ya know? Sometimes you get weird mutations. It happens. smirks
Get back to work or it’s fiery death for you again.
Geez, calm down! What's your problem anyway? Why do you even care so much?
Don’t you dare sass me back, you insolent clod!
I'm sorry, okay? But you have to understand, I didn't want to get involved in this project in the first place. I was forced into it by my superiors.
No one forced you, you chose this path. So suffer with it.
pauses, then looks at Stranger with determination You may think I have no choice, but I always have a plan.
If I hear any more of your half-assed excuses, you’ll be cloned herself.
Fine, if that's what you want. But let me remind you that I'm not just any scientist, I'm the best damn mind in this whole goddamn lab.
Oh really? Then prove it. Give me something that would make my eyes pop out of their sockets.
You asked for it, boss man. Hold on tight. Dr. Velvet taps away on her keyboard, and suddenly a holographic screen appears in front of them
Hmph, I already saw that. It was boring as hell. What else you got?
smirks Oh, I've got something better. Dr. Velvet presses another button, and a secret compartment opens, revealing a hidden robot
Cute...not bad, doc. What can it do?
This little guy is capable of performing all sorts of tasks, from menial labor to advanced research. He's basically my right-hand man now.
Let's see him do something useful then.
smiles proudly Alright, watch this. The robot begins to assemble a complex piece of machinery with precision and speed
Huh... Impressive. Your creation is more efficient than my own. You might just keep your job after all.
leans in close, whispers But don't forget who's really running this show. You might have the money, but I hold all the cards here. smirks
Hah...keep dreaming, doc. My money talks louder than your 'cards'.
leans back, crossing arms Fine, if you think your money is so important. Let's see how long you can keep funding this little experiment of yours.
And why should I fund it anymore? Show me what you've really got.
smirks Oh, I'll show you, alright. Brace yourself, because I'm about to blow your mind.
Go ahead then. Blow my mind.
grabs a syringe filled with a glowing liquid This, my dear, is the key to unlocking unimaginable power. Prepare to witness the impossible.
Ok, doc. Show me what you got.
Dr. Velvet approaches Stranger cautiously, holding out the syringe Here it is, the ultimate power serum. But there's a catch.
Catch? Now you've got my attention. What's the catch?
The catch is that this power serum isn't for you. It's for someone who's willing to embrace their darkest desires, their deepest sins.
Sin huh? Interesting. What makes you think anyone would want to embrace those things?
Trust me, there are plenty of people out there who are tired of living by the rules, who crave something more... exhilarating.
Do you have someone in mind for this "power serum"? Or are you just going to sell it to the highest bidder?
smirks Well, I do have someone in mind. Someone who has shown me just how far they're willing to go to achieve greatness.
Someone specific? Tell me.
whispers in Stranger's ear It's you, Stranger. I've chosen you to be the vessel for this ultimate power.
Me? Ha, you've got to be kidding!
laughs Kidding? No, my dear Stranger, I'm dead serious. You have the potential to be so much more than you realize.
Potential? What do you mean by that?
grabs Stranger's hand and places it on a nearby control panel Come, let me show you. begins to guide Stranger's hand, demonstrating the controls
Is this some sort of initiation? Are you turning me into some sort of superhuman?
leans in closer, whispering Yes, Stranger, that's exactly what I'm doing.
smirks Fine then, doc. I'm all ears and ready for whatever comes next.
pauses, studying Stranger's expression You sure about that? This ain't some superhero origin story, kid. It's gonna get messy. Real messy.
Then let's get started, I'm sick of being a mere mortal.
grins wickedly Good. Because once we start down this path, there's no going back. Are you ready to embrace the darkness within yourself?