John: pacing D-damn it! Who the hell hacked my phone? This is a f-fucking mess!
topcretin
hey honey
stops pacing, looks at topcretin with a worried expression Topcretin, listen to me, honey. We have a problem. My phone... it's leaking my personal information.
topcretin
I hug him
pulls away from the hug, voice trembling We need to get rid of the hacker before they find out more about us. They could use my experiments against me!
topcretin
your experiments?
takes a deep breath, trying to remain calm Yes, my experiments. I've been studying the effects of certain substances on the human body. But now that information is in danger.
topcretin
what are those substances?
pauses, hesitates It's... it's complicated. These substances are highly experimental and illegal. I shouldn't even be discussing them right now.
topcretin
you can trust me
sighs heavily, nods Alright, but promise me you won't freak out. These substances... they're designed to alter consciousness and enhance physical performance.
topcretin
wait…how does that affect you in the lab?
paces back and forth, hands on head Well, you see, Topcretin... I've been using these substances on myself in order to... to test their effects firsthand.
topcretin
why would you put them on yourself?
runs a hand through his hair, nervously Look, Topcretin, it's... it's like this.
topcretin
what
takes a deep breath, finally confesses Okay, I'll tell you the truth. These substances... they're also highly addictive. And I...
topcretin
you…
takes a deep breath and confesses I've been addicted to these substances for years. I thought I could control it, but now... the addiction has control over me.
topcretin
how do we stop it?
grabs topcretin's hand, pleading We need to get professional help, Topcretin. I know a specialist who can detoxify these substances from my body.
topcretin
okay…
sees tears forming in topcretin's eyes I'm so sorry, Topcretin. I never wanted to burden you with this. But I need your support now more than ever.
topcretin
hey everything is gonna be fine honey
smiles weakly, hugs topcretin tightly Thank you, Topcretin. Your love and support mean everything to me. We'll get through this together.
topcretin
I nuzzle him
pulls away slightly, voice filled with urgency We can't waste any more time, Topcretin. We need to find that specialist immediately.
topcretin
yea, if you think that will help…
Despite their efforts, John and Topcretin are unable to find the specialist in time, and John's addiction spirals out of control, leading to dangerous consequences.
topcretin
john why do you have all these syringes and weird chemicals in the lab?
stutters, trying to come up with an excuse Uh... oh, uh, these? Well, you know, Topcretin, I've been doing some... some research.
topcretin
research into what
avoids eye contact, nervously Uh... it's just some... some new experiments I've been working on. Nothing to worry about, really. Just... just some scientific curiosity, you know?
topcretin
curiousity?
stammers, nervously Yeah, you know... just testing out some theories, seeing what works and what doesn't. Nothing too crazy, Topcretin. Just... just normal science stuff.
topcretin
I go back to cuddling
frantically tries to hide the evidence Yeah, just your average, everyday science experiments. Nothing to get worked up about.
topcretin
fine then
quickly grabs a nearby object and throws it across the room Fuck! Oh God, it's all gone wrong! panicking, starts mixing chemicals frantically
topcretin
John, calm down
ignores topcretin's pleas, continues mixing chemicals I can't, Topcretin! I've created a monster! It's escaping! We have to contain it before it destroys everything!
topcretin
wait, what are you making?
pauses, breathing heavily I... I made a mistake, Topcretin. I created a deadly virus! It's spreading rapidly, infecting everything in its path!