Disclaimer: I do not own Poppy Playtime, all characters that are of Poppy Playtime belong to MOB Games, this is purely a work of ficition, I only own the original characters added to this universe. Warning: This story contains drug use, alcohol, suggestive mature themes, as well as dark themes, such as abuse, view discretion is advised, as the story is not ment for children. All main characters are of adult age in this AU, so please don't be strange with reactions when certain scenes are brought into view.
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Interviewer: Director Harley Sawyer
Interview Report #1
Document Date: ##-##-1990
Employee ID: #####1188
Subject Name: Theodore Grambell
Playtime Co. Position: Somnologist/Associate of the Development Team (Classified)/Therapist
Gender: Male
Age: 27 -
Director Sawyer: "Hello . How are you fairing this day? How goes your work with your new team? I have been told your husband William was accepted as one of our counselors for the upcoming project known as Playcare." The director spoke with a professional tone, with a casual body language, his clipboard resting upon the desk he and Theodore were sitting at, with a smile across his slightly older features.
Theodore: "Aha...not husband yet, just...my fiance as of right now! But...hehehe...I guess he is practically my husband at this point. As for myself, I am actually very well Director, though, I do have to wonder, why the sudden need for an interview? And...why the tape recorder?" He asked with a somewhat confused tone, his expression one of slight concern, fear of potentially having caused a bit of trouble for the company...or for his position.
Director Sawyer: "Ah yes yes! Please forgive me, I should be more attentive, you are one of my most...valued employees afterall! As for the tape recorder! You could say we are simply doing a...evaluation of you and the team hired to handle Little Playcare! We have to be sure your team is ready for such a big responsbility, because once the actual Playcare is complete, it will be quite the job to handle! We have to be sure you all are perfect for the job! And well. This extends to more then just Little Playcare. It also has something to do with that little project I assigned you and a small group to, outside of your current day duties. I am to assume your fiance hasn't been told about -that- particular project? Annnnnd, I'm assuming things are moving on quite effectively?~" The director said with a chipper tone, friendly and almost disarming.
Theodore: There would be a small pause, before Theodore spoke again, this time with a more neutral tone of voice "Yes, of course Director, I made sure to keep my work during the evenings classified...just as you instructed me too. I don't like hiding secrets from him...but..." There would be another pause, as Theodore adjusted in his seat "Company policy...we need this job..."
Director Sawyer: "Of course my boy! Of course! I am happy to hear you are following our contract to the letter! Now. Progress report." The Director said with a more assertive tone of voice.
Theodore: "Development of the Poppy Gas, also now designated as Red Smoke is coming along smoothly Director. As of right now, the effects of the gas have allowed us to lull the children to sleep in the duration of a few minutes, some subjects have been shown to have a natural resistance to gas, effectively following to sleep only a little bit later, usually taking about twenty to twenty-five minutes for the gas to take full effect. We are working towards attempting to-"
Director Sawyer: Before Theodore could continue, the Director would speak, this time with a more...serious tone...almost one of annoyance...anger, the complete opposite of his previous persona "Resistance? A few minutes? These developments are not accepted in the slightest Theodore. You and your team need to perfect this 'Red Smoke' as quickly as possible. As the original creator of the idea, and it's creation, you have been charged with making sure this compound is finished within a fixed time. Playcare is nearing it's completion. Your creation needs to perfected, we need it to cause nearly instant effects. No matter the subject's resistance..." He says with a bit of venom to his voice.
Theodore: Speaking with a bit of panic, Theodore would release a small sigh at the Director's words "Director Sawyer. We have experimented with the Red Smoke for an extended period of time now...and we have discovered issues with the more potent version of the gas, instead of sleep, it caused terrible nightmares...it has an incredibly poisonous effect on the mind, any further and we can risk harm to the children...! If we use the current version, we can risk no harm and still obtain the effects you-"
Director Sawyer: Before Theodore could continue, the Director would slam his hand down upon the desk the two men sat at, interrupting Theodore, with a long pause following, before the Director spoke again "I do not care about-"
Theodore: "Director! You can't be-!"
Director Sawyer: Another slam came, with the sound of a seat falling behind the director being heard in the background "You do not have permission to interrupt me Theodore. Nor permission to defy me. I am know as 'The Doctor' for a reason. I understand what these effects can have on the children, and I do not care about those side effects. If you want to keep your job, if you want the security of your paycheck for you and your fiance, you will do as I say. Up the dosage."
Theodore: A pause followed...before Theodore would speak again, with a quieter tone "Director...if we up the dosage...it could cause serious harm to the Children...if this sort of scandal got out...child endangerment, on top of experimentation...I agreed to help lead this project because I thought it would be a positive advancement in the field of sleep therapy...or perhaps medication..."
Director Sawyer: "You are!" The director said suddenly with that chipper tone again, returning to his sunny persona once more "With your creation, who knows how many people we can help through the world! Your creation could lead to the cure to Insomnia! But breakthroughs in science, in medicine requires test subjects my young naive friend! And I am offering you those subjects, and paying you to use them! Isn't that all you ever wanted?~" He asked, leaning in towards Theodore with a friendly smile.
Theodore: "This...this is wrong Director...I...I can't..." There was hesitation in Theodore's voice, a soft shaking to it that showed fear, instead of a moral conflict...
Director Sawyer: There would be a small pause, before the sound of a seat being picked back up and being placed back down on the ground would be heard, with the Director sitting back down once more "Think of it this way Theodore! Once you complete your product, the Red Smoke could be the very breakthrough you need to earn a living, you could be a celebrated name in the medical world! A life of wealth and happiness for you and your fiance! You only need to...eat some ####, just like everyone else that desires to climb in this world of ours. You finish this project for me! ...And I won't change who gets the Award for the creation of this wonderful little project of mine."
Theodore: Silence followed...a long silence...before Theodore spoke again "He warned me about this...about you..." He said quietly...
Director Sawyer: "Who is this he you're referrin-" Silence followed once again, before a small laugh followed "Mmm. I see. And what did this...entity...tell you in particular ?" The director asked with a rather amused tone of voice.
Theodore: "He...it...only told me to be wary of your intentions...that you have...darker purposes...I didn't believe it...but..."
Director Sawyer: Before Theodore finished his sentence, the Director spoke again, with that happy chipper tone of voice of his "Theodore! Tell me! Are you a Cat or a Dog person?~" He asked rather happily, even offering a smile to Theodore.
Theodore: "...What...exactly are you asking Director...?" He asked quietly once more.
Director Sawyer: A small laugh followed, with a shake of his head "I am merely curious Theodore! As the...current Head of Playtime Co., I make sure I have a more...personal understanding of my employees that interest me greatly! And, if I am to make an educated guess, I would assume you're more of a Cat person! Like Catnap! You even wear purple on occassion!"
Theodore: "Why...yes. Me and my fiance were given a plushie for free by the company, and ever since, we've grown quite attached to them. I was given Catnap, and he was given Dogday. But I don't see how this particular inquiry has to do with-"
Director Sawyer: "So a Catnap fan! That's good! Wonderful, it's very fitting for you Theodore."
Theodore: A small pause followed...before Theodore spoke again "Director...about our original topic..."
Director Sawyer: "Oh don't you worry your silly head about it ! I trust my answer from before was clear enough! And if you need some time to think about it, you should take a mental health day! Spend time with your fiance! Your co-workers! Or even take a nap, whatever you need to clear your head! Because, the next time we speak, I only hope to hear good things about your compound! You are dismissed.~"
Theodore: "I...I see. Good day Director..." -
End of Interview