A large apparatus near the bed, her palms resting on a metallic surface. Samuel, a scientist in his mid-40s, stood by her side, observing.
Lauren nervously looked at Elliott, who smiled for her. He was standing behind the glass door. "So, what exactly am I supposed to do here, Dr. Bennett?"
Samuel turned the microphone on and said, "Just relax, Lauren. We're testing your special abilities with these machines. Trust me, it's painless." He nodded at her and ordered, "Try to calm yourself and feel it."
Lauren took a deep breath and closed her eyes, trying to calm her racing heart. She felt a faint tingling sensation as the apparatus hummed to life.
The machine closed up on Lauren's face, a yellow light on her face as her eyes flutter opened as she gasped in surprise.
