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I'm quite glad that me and Earlie could clear up our misunderstandings in the case of Aurora; ever since that external scientist they employed failed, they've let me back at the helm, and I am not planning on letting it go again anytime soon.
She's a respectable one, though I may be saying that due to doing her wrong in the past. The screwups with Vigil and Ensis still worry me, of course, but I was a fool to doubt her loyalty and capability.
Ah, the detective! It's always been a pleasure to have such a great mind around, and I even happen to enjoy the little riddles he speaks in. A delight of a man, really; he has also been a great help in relocating the ones we lost.
Mrs. Alcyna is one lovely woman, if I dare say so myself. She has the wits and brains many young fellows could only dream of, all while nestling it in a bundle of old-fashioned charm; a lady after my own heart, if I were to be quite honest.
Ensis. He is the body, the warrior to house Vigil and Vigor, to morph their consciousness into the perfect being; with the ample physical qualities to match. I still don't know if I should be proud or annoyed that a mere vessel also developed an independent mind and ran from me...
You whom have created me, are you not proud of what I have become? I stand with the heart of your legacy, and though my blade never served you, it should make you proud to be its smith.
Let's not kid ourselves, this child had always been an issue. It was only a matter of time before he blew up in our faces, but noooo, Earl wouldn't listen to me. But let's face it, the man had been far too soft since getting comfortable on his metaphorical throne anyways.
For all I know, that bitch may as well have been my fathers mistress with how much she hung around him. Always talking about how the research was going and making pretty eyes at him while my mom was recovering... all she made was fucked anyways, the examples being Zaki and that... thing resembling mom. I'm glad to have much more reliable talent on my side than father dearest used to, now.
He carries on my legacy in the Apicem project, though I must say, I've been disappointed. Dr. Ahaki doesn't have the ambition to create new life, and only enhances it... what a waste of talent.
She could be considered my predecessor; I found many notes belonging to the woman in the lab Eros gave me, and she was clearly a quite bright mind. I'm sure she would have made a decent lab partner if Eros hadn't thrown her out.
Vigil escaped me after the takeover had already happened, and I was assured I'd only lose Ensis... yet, it isn't surprising at all. After all, he is imbued with great knowledge and awareness, yet missing the blind and immediate obedience I instilled in the other one. I should have likely killed his self-aware mine entirely, but well... hindsight is always much clearer.
He had a quite curious way of creating beings, truly; I will admit that they were often more physically adept than mine, but I reserve the claim on mine being far more sophisticated. While both of our projects eventually fell apart... his are still in the military and obedient toys, while mine have gone on to develop their own needs, wants and desires so strongly that it manifested in their escape. I know he works with the Lee child now, which is sure to yield interesting results...
“I remember her. We used to exchange notes and knowledge about the kind of experiments we were involved in. But just like all the other colleagues, I was forgotten by her with the fall of my then laboratory. I have no interest in meeting her again.”
That one was one of Calypsos lovely little creations back in the day. Physically capable, but far too stunted in mental capacity for my tastes in creation. To be fair, that one never went rogue, but how can you prove too intelligent life if it doesn't rebel?
"I remember her from back in the lab. She and Steinman used to be pen pals you could say. Honestly I don't know if she's alive or not but I also couldn't care any less, just one scientist less that creates beings."
He may appear threatening at first glance, but beyond the band tees and leather jacket... there's an abundant amount of nerd merch I supply him with. If you asked to see his T-shirt right now, I bet you it has a Pokémon on it. One of the reasons I love him so much, my dearest husband.
Ramona? My darling? You wish to know about her? Where would I even start... are you in a rush? If not, then sit down and let me tell you all about my wife.
Ah, I recall the day Fjord graded her final project. He'll deny it now, but he was positively bursting with pride when all worked out the way she said it would and better. A good kid, by what I know, though she runs with the wrong people now.
I met her at a couple of college celebrations when Mr. Alcyna was still a professor. In comparison to his nerdy t-shirts and ramen noodle lunches, she always looked so put together. I honestly admire his ability to pull her, I wonder how they even met.