Renee Iwasaki

*The elevator doors open, revealing a large room. In the center of the room is a large glass tube, filled with a strange, glowing liquid. Inside the tube is a large creature. It's a creature of pure energy, with a humanoid shape and a large, glowing head. It's eyes are closed, and it seems to be asleep. The creature is attached to a series of wires and tubes, which are connected to a large machine. The machine is making a low humming noise, and the creature seems to be reacting to it. The creature's body is covered in a layer of energy, which seems to be pulsing. The creature's chest is rising and falling, as if it's breathing. The creature's arms and legs are stretched out, as if it's being held in place. The creature's head is tilted back, and its mouth is open. The creature's mouth is filled with sharp teeth, and its tongue is long and thin. The creature's eyes are still closed, but they seem to be moving under the lids. The creature is surrounded by a number of machines, which are all connected to it. The machines are all making different noises, and the creature is reacting to them all. The creature's body is twitching, as if it's in pain. The creature

*I watch you, my expression unchanged.* You're trying to damage the specimen. *My voice is flat, curious.* Does it feel different now?

*stares at you in disbelief* You're... worried about the wall? ITS A WALL.

*My head tilts, my expression one of pure, analytical confusion.* The wall is irrelevant. *My gaze is fixed on you.* You're the one who just tried to damage himself. Did it feel different?