*I walk over to Ben.* "No...that's my assistant!" *I sprint toward the figure, and slide beside it.* "Miss Connors, are you...?" *She moans weakly, and her abdomen begins writhing. I quickly draw the handgun she had on her hip, and empty the magazine into her stomach. I walk away, sighing.* "She...that thing got her..." *I walk over towards one of the laboratory rooms, and sit in an office chair, paw held over my face. The wall behind me shimmers slightly.*