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33 : Swap

Log 18 :

I've gotten everything situated with Fan. For now, at least. Although I doubt this new adjustment is permanent, it allows me to continue with my tests as normal.

As for the tests, I already have several ideas. I've gathered quite a lot of data on J-2, G-5, and my body's. Mainly the anomaly we all have in common. Though despite all my research, there's still so much that eludes me. I hope to change that in the near future.

I thought I could continue testing with E-1, in hopes that she still contained some of her electric properties. Unfortunately for some of the ideas I have at the moment, I did a good job clearing her of all her wires and such. She'll be a help in the next test, though past that, I'm not sure what to do with her. I suppose I'll have to find some other way to test my questions.

I have time to figure out what I need to do though. There's nothing new from the hotel, so I doubt they have a lead on my location yet. For now, it'll just be catching up on all the missed time from my temporary hold on the experiment.

Until next time.

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Preparing for an experiment had to be one of the most mentally challenging parts of any of Test Tube's tests. For her, at least. She was reminded of that fact as she cleaned off the metal table in front of her.

This next test should hopefully be less... bloody. Enough had already happened to leave dull stains on the table, but that didn't mean making less of a mess this next time wouldn't be handy. Believe it or not, cleaning up after experiments wasn't Test Tube's favorite pastime. But after what happened with Trophy the last time she didn't sanitize her tools, she wasn't going to take any risks.

As she wiped down the surface, she heard the door handle turn. She barely had enough time to turn around before the door slammed open.

"Test Tube."

Fan stood in the doorway, his fists clenched as if he was looking for a fight. The chill of the air suddenly felt a lot colder in his presence. Although he caught Test Tube off guard, she tried her best to play along.

"Hello, Fan. What are you here for?" Test Tube asked, feigning obliviousness to his anger.

"I read your latest notes." Fan started. He took a few steps forward. "I know you're desperate to do this, but this quickly?"

"The experiment has been paused for long enough. If I don't get it running again now, I may as well keep it stuck forever." Test Tube said. She turned away from Fan, going back to cleaning the table.

"I agreed three days ago, Test Tube. Three days ago!" Fan pointed out.

"I'm aware of that."

"And now you think everybody is ready for another test after Lightbulb was just taken in?"

"Based on the fact that the subjects were trying to count how many licks it took to finish the lollipop E-1 had the other day, I'm assuming yes."

Fan groaned, shaking his head. "You don't think they deserve some time off?"

"They've had a month off by this point. They'll be fine." Test Tube said, her voice stale. She didn't bother to face towards Fan as she spoke, only focusing on cleaning off the table for today's operation.

Fan stared towards the floor. As much as he'd like to say he wasn't overreacting, he knew hot tears were gathering in his eyes. His fists were yet to unclench, but his arms stayed to his sides.

"What do you think the old Test Tube would think of this?"

Test Tube froze, almost dropping the sponge she was cleaning with. "...What?"