Back to the Beginning (IDFB AU) (HIATUS)

Particular Encounter

   Log 100116, 22:39

   Courage

   This evening I finally made the decision that I must go back to that science museum. It wasn't an easy decision, but my mind sparked with curiosity at the many wonders that await to be explored inside that structure. Hopefully I don't have any more recollections of previous years. I  just need to remind myself that none of that is current, it's all in the past. I need to get over what happened, yet it still torments me to this day. Focus, direct your attention elsewhere. I cannot be acting like this when I enter the residence of all the fascinating machinery that lays inside.
   I'm trembling at the thought of even stepping foot near that building, but it must be done. Plus, envision all of the technology that can assist in my future works! Jeez, don't get too excited now, it's a possibility we won't even find anything useful. What am I talking about, we? It's just me here, who else would I be talking to. I guess whoever else is reading this, but I don't think anyone would be even able to access these logs anyways. I would be surprised if an object so intelligent would be capable of figuring out how to acquire these papers.
   Why am I writing down my thoughts? This is something I never do, so why tonight? Maybe it's because I'm really nervous about that museum, but it's okay, I'm facing my fears tonight. Hopefully I do find something of use, or this would just be a waste of time. Well, even if I don't find anything interesting, I still faced my fears. Both would be quite nice though.

   Welp, better get going. I'll be back with details on my discoveries.

   I slam the journal shut and store it back into its rightful home, the bottom drawer. It's the only one I can reach anyways, so until I grow taller that's where it's staying. Well, I should probably head out. Yes, I want it to be late where no one can see me, but I don't want it to get too late.
   It's nice to finally get out of the laboratory after a while. Tennis Ball is still waiting on that wall teleportation device to fully charge for ultra-power mode. I still wonder which object will be released from that chamber first. I'm personally hoping for one of the computerized contestants, those ones are the most useful anyways.

   Off topic once again Golf Ball. Jeez, pull yourself together.

   I wonder what keeps sidetracking me, but I'll worry about that later. I announce my goodbyes to my laboratory. I'm surprised a laboratory like this was abandoned in this city, but you know what they say, finders keepers.
  
   I hop up the steps that lead to the outside world. Thankfully there was no sunlight to blind me. I cautiously sneaked out my lab, trying to recall the directions to the science museum. What is this way, or that way? Not sure. A map would sure be handy right now. I'm just going to take my chances and go... this way.
   I wonder down the left path, trying to not be seen by any others. I think they're all asleep, but I'm not taking any chances. It's just... it would be really embarrassing if someone saw me finally going back after a whole month, a MONTH. Especially if Tennis Ball saw me, boy would I be a laughing stock. I can just imagine the remarks he'd make. Did it really take you a month to pull yourself together? Well yes Tennis Ball, it did.

   Is this how I'm really going to entertain myself? Talking to myself pretending I'm Tennis Ball? Jeez.

   I look at the block ahead, I can see the museum staring back at me. I gulp, but in my head of course. I slowly start to approach the building. It's more terrifying than I remember, but maybe it's just my brain twisting this whole situation up. Nothing bad is actually going to happen to me,

   Right?

   Push your worries to the side for now Golf Ball, it's time for what you've been meaning to do for a while now. I gradually push the door open with the metatarsal pads of my foot. I cringed as it loudly creaked, making the entire city aware of what I was doing. I rushed inside to shelter myself from the outside world.
   Okay Golf Ball, you made it inside. Just try to last longer than a minute in the building this time.
   One foot in front of the other, it's not that hard. Just walk. Look at that cool gadget, why don't you walk towards it, examine it? Jeez, my legs are shaking so much, if only I had arms to balance myself better.

   I finally make it to the device. Interesting, but not really worth much of my time. While it is a complex device, I don't think I'll need it any time soon. Yet is is intriguing. Next, walk up that flight of stairs. You can do that right? It's not that hard.
   I may or may not have trembles the entire way up, but I made it and that's all that matters to me. I'm doing this, I'm doing it! Even though this is absolutely terrifying, I'm conquering my fears!

   A very specific machine catches my eye.

   Huh? What... is that-?

   I've never seen something like that before, I should probably go check it out. I wander over to the device, inspecting it very carefully.

   "Woah.."

   I couldn't believe my eyes, there's no way. After enough investigating, I realize how special this technology was. This couldn't be real, it shouldn't! But yet, it is. I have to take this. I mean, who else would take care of such a gadget? No one runs this place. Like I said before, finders keepers. Who knew this city had such treasures?
   I jog down the stairs, trying to make as little noise as possible. I peek out the building.

   Clear.

   It's safe to exit the property without being spotted. I do exactly that, I leave. I'm running back at this point, no one can see me with this. If one did, who knows how they'd react? What if they'd want to steal it? What if they know how much power this holds? Maybe I'm over thinking and no one knows what in gods name this is, but the possibilities are endless.

   Once I get back downstairs to my hiding place, I let out a sigh of relief. I'm so glad I didn't have any encounters with any other objects. Imagine having to explain yourself, jeez that would be embarrassing.

   But that's not relevant. What is relevant is that I successfully found something of use! Now, I have to make sure this device works, but how will I know without testing it out myself, or...

   A test subject!

   First thing I'm doing in the morning, finding the perfect subject. But that won't be easy.