The Indigo Project
(A Stranger Things Hawkins Lab Experiment AU)
An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
Hawkins National Laboratory, 1973 SUBJECT: FIVE (née Robin Buckley) ABILITIES: Advanced linguistic capabilities, polyglot, acute audio perception WEAKNESSES: Hyperacusis, streamlined communication skills, prone to bouts of high anxiety and episodes of defiance * * *
"Papa…" Five said, slightly whiny, "What is new experiment, question?"
"We've prepared a guided meditation for you to watch before the translation section. It should help you feel calmer and more focused. Clear your mind of any… unnecessary thoughts or feelings."
"Meditation…" she repeated slowly, taking each syllable apart in her mind and putting it back together again. "Define?"
"It's something best experienced, not described."
"Oh, okay," she said. Then after a beat asked, "Why?"
Papa smiled, looking down at her as he opened the door. "You'll see."
















