CH 2. Washington B.C.

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"Forget about your research" He replied, as his unease was replaced by anger "Your rent is several months overdue and you've been dodging payment

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"Forget about your research" He replied, as his unease was replaced by anger "Your rent is several months overdue and you've been dodging payment. I want it now, or you're going to have to find somewhere else to live"

The scientist stared at his landlord for a moment before a smile replaced his blank expression "How about I show you what I've been working on?"

Deciding to humor the old man, the landlord watched as Animo brought a frog out of its cage and placed it on the floor in front of him "I take it you're an animal lover?"

"I have a hamster at home"

"Well then, you're going to love this"

Places his Transmodulator on his head causing his landlord to snicker "What are you? Part of the moose lodge?"

"This is my Transmodulator. It creates and accelerates mutations at a genetic level, observe..." He explained, twisting the dial on his chest which activated the device

Right in front of his eyes, the man watched as the frog grew larger in size with horns now sticking out of its head. Just when he was about to let out a scream of fear, he was quickly muffled when the frog took him into its mouth

"I'm sorry. I can't hear you" He said, placing his ear on the frog "It seems you have a frog in your throat!" He punned before laughing maniacally. With his joke over, he went over to the schematics and looked them over

"I'm so close to what is rightfully mine. Just a few more lousy components and then-"

Just when he was about to finish his sentence, the frog had accidentally pressed down on the remote that was forgotten on the floor under multiple papers "So whatever your need, from hair spray to state-of-the-art electronics, you'll find them under one roof at the grand opening of the district's newest MegaMart!"

"Just what the doctor ordered"

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You were bored out of your mind walking through the store. Passing all the delicious regular food, only for Max to grab seasonings and dressing for his exotic foods. You were honestly you were hoping someone decided to rob this place so you could have some fun

Ai noticed your silence and was trying to think of a way to cheer you up, while Gwen and Max looked at an isle filled with cans "Only canned Octopus, huh? I thought this place prided itself on a wide selection" Max complained

"Uh, no offense Grandpa, but can we have a normal dinner for once?" Gwen begged "You know, one that doesn't involve stir-fried tentacles?"

"Heh! Nonsense. Now where do you suppose they keep the sheep's bladders?"

Upon hearing what he said, your faces were filled with disgust. Shaking the thought away, you tried your best to think of anything other than what was for dinner tonight. Looking at a row of baskets, you tapped Ai and pointed over to them

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