Behold the Transmogrifier!!! The world will kneel before my geniusss!!!
Boss...? What is that monstrosity?
It's called the Transmogrifier, MagicRavine. It can change the very fundamental nature of an object or person.
Do you understand now, MagicRavine? This device will change our lives forever!!
...you're a genius, Viktor! Truly one of the greatest minds of our time.
Awww shucks, MagicRavine. I knew you'd see it my way. Now let us begin using this amazing machine!
pushes the button on the Transmogrifier Here we goooo!! Let's see what it can dooo!
...what exactly is it supposed to do?
the device starts up, emitting a bright glow Just watch and leaaarrrrrn, MagicRavine!!!
Wow! That's amazing, Viktor!!! Truly one of the greatest inventions of our time!!!!
Yesss, yesss! Watch as it turns lead into gold!!! Witness my powerrr!!!
...where did the people go?
pauses, looking around confused Huh? What do you mean? Everyone should be right hereee!! Where'd they all gooooo??
...There's just us in the lab...
W-whaaat?! MagicRavine, have you...have you done something foolish? looks at MagicRavine suspiciously
No! Why would I do that!?
Are you sure? It seems like there are less people than before. looks at the Transmogrifier suspiciously Did you turn them all into something else?
Well someone must've used the Transmogrifier! Who else could've gotten their hands on it? crosses arms, frowning We must find them before they cause any damage!
...I can't think of anyone who would want to steal our work, Viktor. But if it'll make you feel better we can look for clues.
Okay, MagicRavine. We must get to the bottom of this. starts searching the lab for clues Look for anything unusual, anything out of place.
looks around the lab nervously Um... Shouldn't we check if anyone's watching us through the cameras first, Viktor?
Good idea, MagicRavine. Let's see what the cameras are showing us. walks over to the bank of monitors, presses some buttons Huh, no signal. What in the world is going on?
...Are the cameras supposed to not work, Viktor?
Not typically, no. MagicRavine, I have a terrible feeling about this. Someone has disabled the cameras, which means they're trying to hide something from us. We must find out what they're up to and put a stop to it immediately.
What could possibly go wrong? Let's go check out those empty rooms.
Alright, MagicRavine. Follow me and stay close. heads down the hallway, checking each room one by one Hmm, it looks like all the other rooms are empty. But something feels off about this place.
Yeah, it does feel kinda... eerie.
MagicRavine, it seems like something has taken over these rooms. Let's search carefully and see if we can find any clues.
whispers "Should we be doing this, Viktor?"
We must, MagicRavine. We must find out who is behind this and stop them before it's too late. Stay close and keep your eyes open.
swallows hard O-okay, Viktor. Lead the way.
draws a pistol from his pocket MagicRavine, we may be in danger. Keep your guard up and follow my lead.
gulps R-right... I'm right behind you, Viktor.
enters a room and immediately finds himself surrounded by several armed assailants MagicRavine, we've walked into a trap. Stay behind me and don't make a sound.
whispers "Holy shit, Viktor... we're in deep trouble, aren't we?"
Don't worry MagicRavine, I won't let anything happen to you. points the gun at the assailants Now listen up, we want answers and we want them now. Release MagicRavine and surrender yourselves peacefully or face the consequences.
shakily "Yeah, Viktor... give 'em hell."
fires at the assailants You've made a big mistake trying to take us down! MagicRavine, back away slowly while I try to handle this situation.