Weird Science X
Previously: Nadia became a minor celebrity as a result of her ingenious contributions to the scientific field, and the entire family celebrated Simon's birthday with a fun-filled (and fire-filled) party that doubled as a housewarming at Gideon's new home in Oasis Springs.
The aliens infiltrate the lab more and more every day. Now these creepy, surely extraterrestrial craters have randomly started cropping up around the property. Should Nadia stick her hand inside one to see what's down there?
Too late because she's already stuck her hand inside one. She pulled up a shriveled alien head or something equally weird.
Nadia: Begone, wretched creature, begone!
Alien: But I work here...
Nadia: Sure you do! That's just a crafty excuse to make us least expect it when you try to take control of our minds!
Alien: No, I really do, I swear. I want nothing to do with those troublemakers from my home planet. Seriously, most of us sane aliens despise them!
Coworker: *incoherently* I'm sorry, but is this authorized? I really don't think-
Nadia: Listen, no one is to be trusted right now. In order to maintain the integrity of this lab, I have to swab everyone's DNA and distinguish the aliens from the humans for good.
You know, I was beginning to think Nadia had lost it, but it seems that the aliens really do have something against her. All of her poking and prodding into their business has awakened a vengeance.
Not even a heavy rainstorm can stop them from abducting her for the second time.
Nadia: The joke's on them! I remembered everything this time, and I think I finally know how I can take my research of their advanced technology to the next level.
That's right! She's finally had the breakthrough she's been dreaming of since the beginning of her career and now has the blueprint to construct a fully-functioning electroflux wormhole generator that will allow instantaneous intergalactic contact.
Nadia: All right, let's test this baby out!
It works! She can sense the densely-concentrated alien energy on the other side. Now just to figure out how to transport herself into their world without risking death in the process... seems easy enough!
Meanwhile, even though their previous dates haven't gone particularly well, Mandy and Jimmy are still trying to make a go of things romantically. Basically, the teenage hormones are raging, and if they don't find an outlet for their passion soon, they might just burst.
God, these aliens really are getting bold. They're everywhere now and no longer trying to hide either their heightened mental powers or their repulsion for all things human!
Mandy: My stepmom told me about this! Quick, let's get out of here before he takes over- *succumbs to alien mind control*
Mandy: That was very rude, sir! I'll have you know I don't appreciate being psychologically probed at all. My stepmom is definitely going to hear about this!
Soon enough, though, the incident is erased from Mandy's memory (by design?) as she and Jimmy try to impress each other with their equally dorky dance moves.
The finger guns make their triumphant return! Despite the attempted alien mind invasion, this date actually went well!
I think Simon is angry I abandoned him in his childhood to go hang out with another family, only to return and find him ready to become a teenager despite me having only the faintest idea of his personality. Sorry?
Simon's verdict on life so far: not impressed.
He works on his fitness (or at least pretends to for social media) in the hopes that it'll get someone to notice him.
Weirdly enough, I think it works. I don't remember this girl's name, but she seems into what she sees.
Simon even plays it cool enough to end up with her number. Nice.
A hug, too?!? What kind of magical romantic aura does this guy project to get a near-stranger anywhere close to his smelly, sweaty gym body?
Simon: *smells smoke and immediately has a PTSD-induced flashback to his child birthday*
Nadia: Don't worry, honey! I'll save you!
Mandy: Are you an idiot?!? How do you think that thing's going to put out a fire through an entire wall?
Mandy: I guess I'll take care of this since the actual scientist in the household thinks flames can be extinguished through a layer of plaster and drywall!
Simon: Wow, that was actually impressive.
Mandy: Thanks! You know, I can be pretty awesome when people give me the chance.
Mandy: Oh, and you're welcome for making you something for breakfast that doesn't involve the possibility of the entire house turning into an inferno.
Nadia: Goddamn it, they're back! *sighs* Tell your mom not to worry if I'm home late again.
At this point, she's just willingly surrendering herself to the inevitable in the name of science.
Nadia: Hmm, I don't know what mind tricks those aliens played on me, but I have a sudden uncontrollable urge to press this big red button...
Nadia: FUCK THOSE ASSHOLES! THEY KNEW WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF I PUSHED IT!
It may have been a particularly torturous journey to get to this point, but at least she managed another promotion, which means more advanced tools and technology are now at her disposal. She'll have those aliens in her grips in no time!
The aliens infiltrate the lab more and more every day. Now these creepy, surely extraterrestrial craters have randomly started cropping up around the property. Should Nadia stick her hand inside one to see what's down there?
Too late because she's already stuck her hand inside one. She pulled up a shriveled alien head or something equally weird.
Nadia: Begone, wretched creature, begone!
Alien: But I work here...
Nadia: Sure you do! That's just a crafty excuse to make us least expect it when you try to take control of our minds!
Alien: No, I really do, I swear. I want nothing to do with those troublemakers from my home planet. Seriously, most of us sane aliens despise them!
Coworker: *incoherently* I'm sorry, but is this authorized? I really don't think-
Nadia: Listen, no one is to be trusted right now. In order to maintain the integrity of this lab, I have to swab everyone's DNA and distinguish the aliens from the humans for good.
You know, I was beginning to think Nadia had lost it, but it seems that the aliens really do have something against her. All of her poking and prodding into their business has awakened a vengeance.
Not even a heavy rainstorm can stop them from abducting her for the second time.
Nadia: The joke's on them! I remembered everything this time, and I think I finally know how I can take my research of their advanced technology to the next level.
That's right! She's finally had the breakthrough she's been dreaming of since the beginning of her career and now has the blueprint to construct a fully-functioning electroflux wormhole generator that will allow instantaneous intergalactic contact.
Nadia: All right, let's test this baby out!
It works! She can sense the densely-concentrated alien energy on the other side. Now just to figure out how to transport herself into their world without risking death in the process... seems easy enough!
Meanwhile, even though their previous dates haven't gone particularly well, Mandy and Jimmy are still trying to make a go of things romantically. Basically, the teenage hormones are raging, and if they don't find an outlet for their passion soon, they might just burst.
God, these aliens really are getting bold. They're everywhere now and no longer trying to hide either their heightened mental powers or their repulsion for all things human!
Mandy: My stepmom told me about this! Quick, let's get out of here before he takes over- *succumbs to alien mind control*
Mandy: That was very rude, sir! I'll have you know I don't appreciate being psychologically probed at all. My stepmom is definitely going to hear about this!
Soon enough, though, the incident is erased from Mandy's memory (by design?) as she and Jimmy try to impress each other with their equally dorky dance moves.
The finger guns make their triumphant return! Despite the attempted alien mind invasion, this date actually went well!
I think Simon is angry I abandoned him in his childhood to go hang out with another family, only to return and find him ready to become a teenager despite me having only the faintest idea of his personality. Sorry?
Simon's verdict on life so far: not impressed.
He works on his fitness (or at least pretends to for social media) in the hopes that it'll get someone to notice him.
Weirdly enough, I think it works. I don't remember this girl's name, but she seems into what she sees.
Simon even plays it cool enough to end up with her number. Nice.
A hug, too?!? What kind of magical romantic aura does this guy project to get a near-stranger anywhere close to his smelly, sweaty gym body?
Simon: *smells smoke and immediately has a PTSD-induced flashback to his child birthday*
Nadia: Don't worry, honey! I'll save you!
Mandy: Are you an idiot?!? How do you think that thing's going to put out a fire through an entire wall?
Mandy: I guess I'll take care of this since the actual scientist in the household thinks flames can be extinguished through a layer of plaster and drywall!
Simon: Wow, that was actually impressive.
Mandy: Thanks! You know, I can be pretty awesome when people give me the chance.
Mandy: Oh, and you're welcome for making you something for breakfast that doesn't involve the possibility of the entire house turning into an inferno.
Nadia: Goddamn it, they're back! *sighs* Tell your mom not to worry if I'm home late again.
At this point, she's just willingly surrendering herself to the inevitable in the name of science.
Nadia: Hmm, I don't know what mind tricks those aliens played on me, but I have a sudden uncontrollable urge to press this big red button...
Nadia: FUCK THOSE ASSHOLES! THEY KNEW WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF I PUSHED IT!
It may have been a particularly torturous journey to get to this point, but at least she managed another promotion, which means more advanced tools and technology are now at her disposal. She'll have those aliens in her grips in no time!