C 56. Dr Sam Fear

//Sector 8, Director Sam Personal Office. Serene POV\\

Both Dr Khan and Director 9 are trying to convince certain individuals in the hologram. I can't identify them because from my position they are blurry.

Or perhaps it was made that way not to see them. Dr Sam looks like a scared kid waiting to see how things transpire.

"Do you have anyone from your side that can contain her?" Dr Khan asked Director 9.

"At present, no. If I'm not holding Amina I may be able to. Amina too can, and some of my personnel that can have been taken to Saturn." She answered.

"Hmm, how about we take her to space?" Dr Khan asked again.

"It will not work, her core energy is already leaking, the increase in rate of her heart, her body will explode," She said.

"Okay, she still remembers the assimilation technique she used last time. Why not do it now, to slow down the build-up of energy!"

Hmm, Dr khan brain is in overdrive, ideas clashing continuously nonstop. 

"Let me check!" Her eyes are still staring at me, and a minute later she said it might work but it will only stall for time.

"With your high cognitive ability, can you repeat the assimilation process?"

I nodded.

"Good, you will do that, but be careful, from my simulation you die 3468 times, each death within minutes.

You must listen to my voice and my voice alone. Follow my instructions each step of the way, okay?"

My eyes darted towards Dr Sam and he said, "Listen to her!"

"Good, let's put the ground rules, what will make you explode is the change of your heartbeat. 

From now on, till I indicate, you should control your heart rate as it's now.

I may ask you to increase it or decrease it but only if I asked you to, from what I have seen the increase of your cognitive ability has given rise to more control of your body.

Did you understand?"

"Hmm."

I calm my mind and feel my body condition, especially my heartbeat and then I etch it in my mind, creating a mental pulse marching to track down the heart change.

As her voice came with clear surreal and extremely clear, I found myself following her instructions like a machine.

In slow motion, I force myself to take control of my right hand. With her guidance, I recall the memory of assimilation.

Gradually, I enter into excited states as before, and now I need to control my heart rate.

But with synergy between her voice and me, I feel the sensation and this is driving my mind away but I retain myself with a clear head.

As my eyes are closed I can't see their expression, and I can't judge the severity of the situation.

I was in that situation. I felt my body in good condition and cold sweat, with a calm mind similar to what I felt before.

I did not stop but I got tired then I heard an order to stop.

After I open my eyes there are an additional two people, all looking at me."

"We have at least two hours. And you just assimilate 10% more. That will give you a chance of survival," She said.

A few hours ago I saw her as a bad person, now she seems to be my Guardian Angel.

A smile appears on her face! Damn, can she read minds?

Hoo, I don't have the strength to think about this too much. I just watched them from the side.

Dr Sam is calm now, but there is still fear on his face!

1 hour passed.

Even though I can feel things are changing, the woman that shows esteem calmness has her eyes furrow with each passing minute.

1:30 pass.

I can hear Dr Khan say, "Whenever you get a chance, squeeze them dry because everyone is for himself. If you show kindness to others, they will not take it as a good gesture but it's as if you are currying favour with them.

Fuck them all, the girl is god damn innocent, she had not seen the world yet. And yet they delay for fucking no reason."

"I hope you are not directing your anger at me." Director 9 said. She looked upset but still weary when she looked at Dr khan.

"Nah, you being here Amina will no longer be in the case, but you and I will settle the rest. 

Because by my estimate my experiment will be delayed for about a year or so, and you know, that means more query and burden to me." Finishing saying that to her he turned to Dr Sam.

"Hey Sam, I will use one of my authorities, are you willing to negotiate certain things?"

"Old man, you do know you are scary, I'm not stupid enough to have a deal with you directly."

Things are complicated, Director 9 seems to be far more dangerous than them but Dr Khan can only wait for the board of Directors for anything to happen.

But on the other hand, Dr Sam knew Dr Khan is a genius and a smart manipulative person that he will not dare have a direct deal, as he knows he is no match when it comes to shrewdness.

"I want a share of authority with her, let's say 70-30. The content of the contract will be up to you."

Without agreeing he looked to Director 9 for insights. 

He said, "80-20."

"Haha, kid, you're trying to rip me up, remember what I'm going to sacrifice to help you! But anyway I agree."

He brought out a red glowing card and was about to press it when the card flew away.

A man entered.

I can't hear his voice nor can I see his face but from the way they receive him he is someone of value.