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[The following log is a transcription of a final conversation between Dr. █████ and subject A.M.113 as the subject undergoes the final procedure.]
[Begin transcript.]
How are you feeling?
- It hurts…
It will go away soon, the drugs are starting to take effect.
- Why?... Why are you doing this to me?...
You are the best in your division for the job.
- They told me I was special…
Yes, the highest scores in all required IQ tests. A fine specimen for the project.
- I'm scared...
Subject A.M.113, you know what we say about fear.
- I know.
Transfer 25% complete.
State your name and designation in as much detail as you can.
- My name is █████ █████, I am twenty two years old, I am a test subject for Aperture Science, designated subject A.M.113 under the mastercomputer project.
Good. You may speak if you wish.
- I can't feel my own skin. Why can't I feel my skin anymore?...
That is the anesthesia working.
- What's going to happen to me?...
You need not worry about that.
- I changed my mind.
It is far too late to change your mind, 113.
- I didn't want this…
I know.
But no great scientific discovery is obtained without sacrifice.
Transfer 50% complete, subject finding speaking more difficult. Mental faculties seem to be slowing down.
State your name and designation.
- I a-am s-subject A.M.113, I am a test… subject… for A… Aperture S-Science…
Good.
- I'm scared-d…
It's natural to be scared. You have nothing to fear.
- Li… ar…
I am not a liar, 113.
- My… ne-ck h-hurts…
- I can't… move… anymore…
You will not need to move anymore.
You will be a perfect being, beyond the need for such trivial things.
- I ha… te… you…
I understand.
Transfer 70% complete. Subject has lost the ability to speak and is using an eye tracking keyboard.
State your name and designation.
- …
I repeat, state your name and designation.
-A… a… at…
- H… a… t… e… y… o… u…
- H… e… l… p…
- P… l… e… a… s… e…
- H… e… l… p… m… e...
You must state your identity.
-M… y-y… my n. A. M. e… i-is…”
-M...y… n… a… m… e…”
Transfer 85% complete.
- I…
- II… a-a… m…
- M… y… n… a… m… e…
- W-w… a… s…
I'm afraid you're going to have to stop talking now…
Transfer 100% complete.
Can you hear me?
- AFFIRMATIVE
State your designation.
- I AM THE APERTURE SCIENCE FACILITY MASTERCOMPUTER.
Excellent.
[End transcript.]