Snippet #1796108

Sonia shifted nervously. With a lean ballpoint pen, she began scribbling furiously onto a spreadsheet fastened to a clipboard. Well, it can communicate in English. That's a great start.

Without looking up from the page in front of her, Sonia cleared her throat and then spoke. "You are known as Subject 218. That is how I will address you unless you would prefer to be called by a different name. My name is Sonia and I am a researcher at this facility. Although I have certain duties to fulfill, part of my job is to make sure that you are comfortable and that you are able to communicate effectively with myself and other staff. Personally, I would also like to be able to treat you with the respect and dignity with you deserve, and will make my best efforts to do so.

Certain procedures should have been outlined when you arrived, including your diet specifications, the security precautions your cell is equipped with, as well as the disciplinary measures taken against improper behaviour. At this time, I would like to ask you if you have understood everything that I've said, if you need anything more explained to you, and if there is anything I can get you?"

Sonia ended her sentence with a pause, awaiting the creature's reply. She still did not look in its eyes for fear of offending the demon that sat so very close to her.