It takes you a few seconds to make your decision but when you have you're sure.
This man has kidnapped you, strapped you into some outlandish equipment that could blow you up at any moment and even if you only believe part of what he says he is responsible for all the headaches you've suffered over the last month. Nothing he's told you inspires any trust.
You'll keep the waistcoat on. Who knows what it will do if you try and take it off? You're not stupid after all. But there's no way you're going to trust this man.
"You must be crazy." You say and you realise you're actually laughing as you speak. "You think I'm going to believe any of that story? Look, I don't know what you're up to and, really, I don't care. I just want you to get me out of this thing and let me go!"
The man's shoulders slump and for just a moment you wonder if he, at least, believes what he was saying. But no, he's just acting.
"Then you're not going to cooperate?"
"No way!"
The man sighs and turns away. You stand, momentarily wondering if it might be possible to jump him, but he turns back and gestures to the CCTV camera above you.
"We cant let you out of here, boy." He says sadly. "Not unless you're prepared to listen to me."
He's reached the door now and it opens to let him out. You slump back in the chair as he leaves. It's time to rethink your options.
Half an hour passes as you prowl the room from end to end. There's nothing you can do and you've rarely felt as frustrated as you do at the moment. Eventually though something begins to happen.
There's a spark from the lock on the door, with a whirr the electronics short out and the door slides open. A young man walks in, tall, redheaded, perhaps a couple of years older than you. He glances at the CCTV camera and it too blows in a shower of sparks. Then he fixes the bluest eyes you've ever seen on you and you know in an instant that this is someone you can trust. This is someone like you.
"Jay? Are you alright?"
You just stare, too surprised to talk. He smiles a wide smile and continues as you begin to notice the American accents in his voice.
"We've not been properly introduced yet, have we? I'm Megabyte. I'm a friend of Kevin's. We were able to get an idea of where you were by focusing a mind merge on him. Look, I don't know what this place is but we've got to get you out of here."
He comes to you and lends a hand to pull you to your feet. He reaches towards the waistcoat with a hand that is beginning to glow and you feel it falling open. Without thinking you pull back.
"Whoah, steady there, Jay! I can get you out of that thing." He holds up his glowing hand for your inspection and nods towards the door and camera. "I'm good with electronics."
"I don't think that was such a good idea," You gasp, half surprised that you don't feel any change. Quickly you tell him everything Doctor Thomas told you. You might not believe the guy but since Megabyte came into the room all kinds of unlikely things seem more possible. The other man frowns.
"Well he's right about your breakout being royally screwed up." The American notes. "I'm not sure just how you're thinking at the moment and whether you'll be okay without it but it's probably best to be safe. I've been shielding you since I came into the room, dissipating your energy as Kevin was doing before. I don't trust these people. Leave the coat here, Jay, and I'll keep shielding you until we're back at the Island and we're all there to help you."
He heads towards the door.
"I have to go find Kevin. If he's wearing one of these things, well, it cant be comfortable. Adam's here somewhere too. Are you going to be okay getting to the back door of this place on your own? My dad should be here any moment with a swarm of his agents and I'm fairly sure I can keep you in my mind from anywhere in this building so you should be fine. Or do you want to come with me? It might be best if we stick together." Megabyte looks at you and waits for your answer.
Do you:
a) Go look for Kevin with Megabyte?
b) Head out on your own?
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