#signed chell

[For the first time since being ousted as the core AI, GLaDOS speaks to you.]

< This is the nightmare scenario. >

{So, what, old science stuff?}

[Chell grins and points at a man in a labcoat spattered with blues and oranges, back turned only slightly as he works diligently. Seems he's keeping an eye on Chell.]

{He's an old science stuff!}

[The man turns, holding a hand to his chest in mock horror.]

Hello! You’re cheerful little things, aren’t you?

Except that one, I guess. 

Anyway, yes, Chell is my daughter. I’ve been worried sick about her since I realized the vault door back topside had sealed, but it turns out she made her way to me!

{He was all angry about people coming into the lab, and he was gonna throw some gel at Dr. Coomer. Then he saw me and stopped trying to be scary and just started crying.}

{You cried too.}

{Did not.}

Current Time: 10:03 AM

[In an identical, but different, chamber, Chell is rubbing her eyes as she wakes.]

...?

< Welcome, test subject. Please solve this first, simple test. >

[Despite barely having regained her faculties, Chell crosses her arms and glares up at the camera.]

< Your record states that you know American Sign Language. All Aperture Science Artificial Intelligence include this in our databanks. If you have questions, you may use it in view of the camera. >

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!!!

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