I love being a researcher, believe me I do. There is always something out there I did not solve yet. The thirst for more knowledge keeps me at a state of excitement twenty four seven. I can't remember the last time I've properly slept, I just doze off here and there. Humans don't live forever, sleeping is just a waste of time. I've got an infinite list of theories I want to test and perfect. I'm too busy with all that but here I am, about to waste some time doing something I completely despise. It's necessary this time around but I still completely despise it.
I'm a researcher, I like to live in my own world so why do I have to talk to other biologically living people so much? I can barely stand Theo. I keep him around because his pros outweigh his cons. Ideally that's all the social interaction I would like to keep, please and thank you. But no, since I'm the greatest scientist to ever live, everybody keeps invading my social space. They ask me what I am currently researching. Excuse me but I am researching a million things at once and you will not be able to comprehend even a single one so why bother asking? That's not all, people come to me whenever they're curious about something. I know I can answer their questions but can't they just find it out by themselves? C'mon people, where is your sense of curiosity?
That's enough venting for today, I have an interview to get through with Alvarez. He is the host of the Alvarez show, a show where dumb people come and talk about dumb stuff. The only time this show is worth watching is when I come on and that happens pretty often. The viewers send questions to Alvarez and he makes me come every week to answer them. The questions are so ridiculous, thank god I don't have to answer random questions today.
I'm sitting on a red sofa, I have my lab coat on, I always have it on. Sitting beside me on his own sofa is Alvarez, a tanned guy with a trimmed beard which he probably thinks looks cool. The room is disgustingly professional, everything is at its proper place and bright colour furniture is lurking everywhere. Any second now, the broadcasting will begin and I'll have to be as professional as I can be. A slip of my tongue can mean an immediate war and anything that keeps me from my studies must never happen. There goes the beep and the broadcasting begins.
"Dr. Animus I'm so so so happy that you are here today! Just this morning something extraordinary happened and you just have to tell us what's going on!"
I don't have to tell you anything.
"I'm afraid I am not sure what you are referring to," I say.
"Don't worry, I have a video, viewers please don't let your children see the following video that's about to be played."
Obviously I know what the video is about but it's better for this clown to bring it up rather than me.
The video starts playing. I see Jason moving at an abnormal pace, taking three bullets straight to his heart, kneeing one guy and kicking another square in the face all in a matter of seconds.
"Just what is this Animus! Are they shooting a new superhero movie? Who is this new young actor? What's his super powers? How old is this boy? It looks so real, don't tell me it's actually real? He's so good at fighting! Oh my god, there's blood everywhere! Are the superhumans back? Wait, if you look at it this way…," Alvarez continued.
Fuck this guy.
"Isn't the host supposed to give their guests a chance to speak too?" I intrude.
"Oh sorry sorry, I was just so into it I forgot you were there. Now please explain this doctor," Alvarez demanded.
I sigh and take a deep breath.
"I suppose it is time to tell the public the truth. We have kept you in the dark for so long for your own safety. I am immensely pleased to introduce the numbers to all of you. The nation of Amphibia, through my work have been successful in creating ten super...:," I was saying when Alvarez butts in.
"But wait wait, why did you create the numbers again. It's great and all that they're super strong but did you forget what happened last time? Last time, it was…"
"SILENCE! Even if you are a respected talk show host don't think you will get a free pass if you talk about that incident! It is the law in Amphibia that one shall not mention that incident and if one breaks this oath, they will be punishable by death!"
Calm down, I can't be raising my voice like this.
"Now, allow me to continue. The numbers are completely stable and I emphasize stable superhumans Amphibia has created to protect our nation from all the rebel groups forming in other nations. Amphibia is the most technologically advanced and prosperous nation in the world. No other nation is comparable to Amphibia. This has lead to rebel groups forming in almost all other nations, their goal is to take down Amphibia. Instead of asking kindly for some of our support or resources, this is how they repay us. The ten numbers have been working undercover for around a decade and a half now. They help keep this world from becoming a ball of chaos. Rest assured that Amphibia will not fall as long as we have the numbers. That is all, I will hear no more questions today, stop the broadcast," I finish.
A beep signals the end of the broadcast. Before I leave, I stare straight into Alvarez's pitch black eyes.
"What happened once, shall not happen again. We don't need another lost generation."