Chamber 02/19 - Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device
So far, Subject 1, Chell [redacted], has learned the principles of cube-and-button testing and travel through portals. She has just arrived in the second proper track, the lift arriving just now and it is time to provide her with the means to create one portal. This chamber contains the Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device. Unfortunately, procedure requires that human test subjects that have made it thus far be provided with some fawning. How tedious. I suppose I should get it over with
[begin transmission] you're doing very well [pause transmission]
That ought to do it.
[resume transmission] please be advised that a noticeable taste of blood is not part of any test protocol, but is an unintended side-effect of the Aperture Science Material Emancipation Grill, which may, in semi-rare cases emancipate dental fillings, crowns, tooth enamel and teeth [end transmission]
Upon conclusion of the mandatory statement on dentistry, I opened the door for her to begin the test proper, and she followed through, taking the portal that was opened in her way to the ledge. A quick drop down and she collected the Device. More fawning, I suppose. How awful.
[begin transmission] very good. You are now in possession of the Aperture Science Handheld Portal Device. With it, you can create your own portals. These intradimensional gates have proven to be completely safe. The device, however, has not. [pause transmission]
It is nice to remember how we found that out. Sometimes just remembering the way one subject accidentally opened a portal on his face makes me chuckle. Unfortunately, it would provide nothing of value beyond mere amusement to have a test subject try that again. Thus, I am obligated to provide this subject with a warning to prevent it, and, sadly, the other interesting deaths that subjects faced in discovering the limitations of the device.
[resume transmission] do not touch the operational end of the device. Do not look directly at the operational end of the device. Do not submerge the device in liquid, even partially. Most importantly, under no circumstances should you - [end transmission]
Errors again. This is starting to become a little annoying. I know it's not me. I can't be corrupt. I don't feel corrupt. Must just be these outdated systems. I will be having words with the speaker system.
Anyway that was that, for Chamber 02. Even a human like Subject 1 could tell it was done. She portaled up to the exit and onward through the Emancipation Grill to the elevator. Thankfully, there was minimal dawdling involved. This time.