Intrigued by her facial expression, Mr. Luthor decided to make inquiries."What's the matter, Evelyn?""Did you say the 'Medusa project'?""Yeah, it's right here. Any problem?""Yeah, But not to us. At least for now.""You'd have to elaborate further, Evelyn."Mr. Luthor urged on as the others stared at her."Well, Medusa was a controversial project Dr. Norton worked on some time ago. I was part of the team that worked with him.""What was this project about?""It strips the target of his free will.""What does that even mean?"One of her colleagues asked further."It was a device focused on influencing the minds of individuals below the threshold of their awareness. In summary, hypnosis.""Now that's some useful information. Was it ever put to use?""The project was actually abandoned due to difficulties involved in scaling. The goal was to use it on a crowd, perhaps a nation. Strapping it to an orbiting satellite was the goal.""That doesn't answer the question, Evelyn.""Yeah."Evel
"Please, put on the pair of smart glasses Dr. Norton?""Why's that necessary?""For a more immersive and comprehensive experience.""This might be a surprise to you, LUCY, but I've never had a problem with comprehension.""I don't care. Do as you're told.""You're enjoying this, aren't you?""Well, yes, but not as you imagine it."Dr. Norton slowly put the pair of glasses on, noticing a tint of blue light on one of the lenses.""I'm ready, hit me."Streams of visuals and colorful images hit his retina as he took in the scenes, sights, and audio."The mission is really simple,"LUCY narrated as corresponding images were beamed into his brain."We've been stuck in a loop for eternity. Your job is to exploit a loophole that we aren't sure is a loophole, just an inconsistency."Hold on LUCY, if all these have happened, will happen, and is going to happen, what's the point of this fucking lecture? Everything is just going to repeat itself like it always does.""Obviously. And that's why yo
"My God! I can't believe he actually did that. They were so close?"Said Dr. Lawson after hearing the news."Where is Dr. Norton now?"She inquired."Nowhere to be found. It's safe to assume that he ran away in order to avoid execution.""Well, we better find him then. And bring that bastard to justice."She said with indignation."Wait a minute, how did you guys get your hands on the video?"One of the scientists asked."It was an anonymous tip. Besides, the police were able to find evidence supporting the video.""Interesting, can we trace the source of the video?""What are you getting at, Carl?""I mean, Dr. Norton is an exceptionally smart man. I'm not saying he's innocent, I'm just saying leaving evidence behind to incriminate you is a pretty dumb move. And last time I checked, Dr. Norton isn't dumb.""You've made that clear already. Funny he isn't here to defend himself, is he?"Dr. Lawson retorted."Exactly. Don't you find that too convenient? The victim and the murderer are b
Eric, still looking mortified, tried to figure out what was going on. He thought he was hallucinating, perhaps, dreaming. He wondered if he had lost himself in one of his mental palaces."What are you talking about, Miss Bagwell?"He asked, trying to make sense of the situation.He was tense."Oh, don't worry, you're safe.""Of course, you're my therapist after all."He said, watching her leave the chair. She walked over to the window. His presence and anxiety didn't bother her."I know this might be a shock to you, but relax."She said calmly."What's going on, Miss Bagwell?"He asked, still feeling tense."Please, call me Selene. Selene Lawson."Upon hearing her name, Eric felt a huge surge of electric current flow through him. It was an intense deja vu."It's amazing. You look exactly like him, but you're not him. I know that now.""What are you talking about?""It's a long time ago, and like a universe apart. A little boy helped me with a local crime syndicate. They were morons."
Every version of me?""Yes, Eric. We believe different versions of you from different timelines are out there.""There's something I don't quite understand, what's in it for you guys? Why all the trouble, meetings, and costumes?""It's a mandate that has been passed on to us for generations, we're the new light-bearers. We've been charged with the duty and responsibility of maintaining the sanctity of the space-time continuum.""I see. You're the good guys?""We're just custodians, Eric.""Yeah, I get that. You guys are some type of time cop. Tell me this, where were you when the others went missing? What have you been doing to get them back?"Mr. Luthor looked at him and smiled.Eric's countenance changed when he came upon a realization."Fuck.....I'm such an idiot.""Hey, will you guys mind filling us in, you lost us there?"One of the members protested."Yeah, why don't you tell them what's really going on, Mr. Luthor?""Dad, what's he talking about?"Honey?""I'll let Eric do the
"Where are we going this time?"LUCY asked Dr. Norton."You said something about quantum relay stations.""Yes.""That means they have to be in strategic locations where they can re-route and enhance signals traveling between both universes..""Yes, that is correct.""Can you show me where these relay stations are?""Yeah.""Cool. Hit me.""But should I?""Now's not the time, LUCY.""I have all the locations etched into my circuitry.""Yeah.....spill it.""One of the relay stations is at the basement of the Luthor mansion.""Of course.""What do you want to do with a relay station?""I don't have to tell you anything.""You know trust works both ways right?""Now, I'm trusting you to get us a car. Tired of walking.""But we already have a car.""What?!""What type of personal assistant would I be if I don't plan for everything?""But do you?""It's a shame you even had to ask me that.""Why don't you tell me?""You never ask.""For fuck's sake."Dr. Norton complained."How long have y
The music played on, people conversed as they moved their bodies to the rhythm of the sounds coming from the instruments of the performers. The room was filled with life, exhilaration, and sophistication.As they danced and moved across the room, his wristwatch made a slight beeping sound."It appears we're close to the quantum relay station."LUCY told Dr. Norton through the earpiece. A pathway of communication only known and accessible to them."Hello everyone, if I can just have your attention for a few moments...."Mr. Luthor said, hitting his wine glass with a dining knife."I do apologize for turning down your music, I know you must be mad at me."They all chuckled."Worry not, this is going to be brief...I promise.""I'd like to once again appreciate all of you for honoring my invitation. It's been a tradition of the Luthors - as the founding fathers of this town to invite and honor the dwellers of Loja every five years. We've been doing it for centuries''They clapped."Why is
"So nice of you to join us, Erica.""Whatever, what is it this time?""Where's your boyfriend, Erica?""I called him, he got stuff to do. He might come over when he is done.""I don't think he's that important to our mission.""Excuse me?"Erica protested."I'm not wrong. He is the only one who doesn't have any ties or complicated connections with the guys on the other side."Vicki asserted."And how are you sure of this?""Well, Katy's Mom is your future self, Dr. Norton might be Eric or your Father.... we don't know much about Tyrell.""Who the fuck is Dr. Norton and how do you know about Mrs. Smith?""I told her."Eric interrupted."Really?! You trust her now?"She was fuming...."Is her vagina so great it formatted your brain? Or your dick now does all the thinking?""Look, Erica, I know you don't like me.....but..""And how are you connected to all these, huh?""Her father is the leader of a generational cult who definitely knows a lot about all these.""Stay out of this Eric.""