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A tousled blond head poked from the air ducts above, dust and debris floating down from the movement. Zeke has decided they don’t like the lab, and would rather be exploring.

Though…. something they couldn’t fivht drew them back, despite how much they despised the scientist below. It was getting easier to resist, but…. not quite gone. Better play along.

“What.”

     Well, that’s a shock. It actually listened for the most part. He’s used to the experiment just trying to backtalk him and escape and whatnot so this is a welcome surprise.

     “Come here.” He says, wiggling the fingers of his right hand by his side in a gesture for the other to come close. With most people he would exercise caution, but Zeke? Zeke is just a thing. An experiment. Something to be controlled and used.

Had theu been hooked up to anything, the burst in heartrate might've fried the circuits alone. Blood pounding in their ears, fight or flight SHOVED back inside, Z-001 takes a shuddering breath and extends an arm.

Though.... something they couldn't fivht drew them back, despite how much they despised the scientist below. It was getting easier to resist, but.... not quite gone. Better play along.

No mayo out of jars. Ok. Noted! But…. how was one SUPPOSED to eat mayonnaise? 

“Should I have been drinking it instead?”

     “You should be eating it on something. Like a sandwich. Or using it as a dip.” Comes Jax’s voice with a heavy sigh as he suddenly appears from seemingly nowhere, hands in the pockets of his long coat. In reality he had been watching from behind the pair, keeping an eye on the… well, troublesome kid. And why wouldn’t he? The thing shouldn’t be out and about so early. How bothersome… and yet entertaining. And worrying all alike.

oh crumbs

I--”

“I– What do you mean?”

“Is it expired? I still don’t understand the expiration date on some things!”

     … Is this kid for real!?