November 4th, 2001, location, undisclosed
Reactivation, Test 16/P3, Successful
Reactivation, Test 19/P4, Unsuccessful
Recording Test 20/P4, In Progress
Specimen "#4" showing no immediate response to fluid catalyst, monitoring Test 20/P4 for the next 2 hours
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Min. 45 mark, Pulse stabilized, viewing video feedback
Through a single camera, the image appearing fuzzy but legible, a large pod sits in the center of a dark room. Its shape is unnatural, appearing leathery, yet organic. Suddenly, movement is seen, something inside the pod tries to escape. The shape of hands can be seen as it tries to push itself out. Finally, success. The creature frees itself from its leathery confinement. It takes its first view of the world from its large grey eyes, however, there's nothing much to see. Nothing but darkness surrounds it.
Suddenly, strange men appear from the darkness, most wary to get any closer as the creature jumps back in shock. One of them confronts the creature, holding a towel in his left hand and a small flashlight in his right. He drops the towel in front of the creature. It slowly grabs it and uses it to cover its anatomy. The man kneels down and flashes the light into its eyes. With both, the empty grey gives way to a darker color as the pupils condense. As he does this, the creature notices a symbol on his left shoulder sleeve, appearing as a red and white umbrella. He snaps his fingers close to the creature, startling it.
"His response time seems in check," the man says. "We'll need more tests to verify this. At least he's finally awake. Master Spencer will be pleased."
The creature isn't sure what to think now. Has he been asleep all this time? Who is this "Master Spencer"?
Before he could try to ask, the man stands and walks away, gesturing for him to follow. He does so, hoping to be answered as soon as possible.