Entr'acte ✧ 2

“Sir, the government funds have arrived.”

“Excellent. I shall arrange a meeting with them as soon as possible to relay our thanks and discuss further plans. What about the research?”

“Going smoothly, Sir. Many thanks to your neverending support.”

“It is merely doing what’s right for humanity and guiding these lost, poor souls. I shall end their suffering, no matter what it takes.”

“Most benevolent.”

“No need for such words, Xun. What about the new batch of medicine, any progress with that?”

“The production has been 92% completed. It might be our most effective yet, Sir.”

“Perfect. Send a test batch to the Aid Session of the closest date. Amri will be there for promotions, she should be able to report to you about the effects.”

“Understood.”

“Soon, humanity will be able to take a fresh, much needed breath of pure air. Some will protest at first, as they foolishly do now—but it’s all about doing a favor for the ones with faulty genetics. Once our efforts are recognized, our worth will be known for centuries to come...”

“Certainly. A pure future is the biggest guiding light for my research.”

“Once all the obstacles are taken care of… that pure future we are all dreaming of will be before our very eyes. Humanity, without any imperfections…”

“There’s nothing more worthy of the effort, Sir.”