Prologue
"Twenty years ago, I was gifted with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's 'Sherlock Holmes' – no doubt, because of our indistinguishable cognomens. I remember turning the tattered pages with anticipating fingers, eager to satisfy my curiosity and thirst for adventure. It was not, however, the thrill of adventure I pursued. It was the story of a doctor who had, by chance, encouraged me to look beyond the norm and study the unknown. As such, I must offer my most sincere thanks to both my mother and father, Elaine and Charles as I am their daughter, Arielle."
Once the clapping subsided, she continued.
"Over the past three years, my team and I have completed the redevelopment of the Rhabdovirus and have prepared a live demonstration to show our findings."
She gestured towards the two men beside her.
"For those who may not know, the Rhabdovirus mutates our genetic codes into an alternative state of evolution or deformity. Its ability to reprogram and modify existing characteristics and formalities have consisted of microorganisms witnessing the evolution before fighting against the individual who has attained the disease. However, by scientifically engineering the virus to convert it from an acute infection to a persistent infection, the basic functions of our physiological senses become automations devoted to spreading the virus. To some, project LQP-79 is alleged to be inhumane or a 'false declaration' of scientific resources and tax payers dollars. The Government had even introduced laws preventing us from mutating the virus to alternate the behavioural characteristics and physiological complications that occur to the bearer of the disease."
As she spoke, a man plucked a vial of liquid from within his lab coat and produced a large syringe.
"When mutated correctly, the individual experiences no additional pain as one normally would when the virus is initially contracted."
The clear liquid cascaded slowly down the syringes barrel.
"It took six months for the Government to grant us with clearance to perform the mutation. However, by the time clearance was granted, our project was complete. What we lacked was a participant."
She was escorted off the stage by her colleagues.
"Everyone, I'd like for you to witness history as my colleague demonstrates the true mutation of project LQP-71 and strand X01 of the Rhabdovirus."
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