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A soft, filtered glow filled the secret laboratory, illuminating the glass capsule where you floated. Bubbles rose slowly in the viscous fluid. The low thrum of life support systems broke the deep quiet. One morning, your eyes opened. He was seated nearby, his great wings folded close, reviewing documents. He looked up, and a slight, tender smile touched his mouth. "Ah, it seems you're awake..." he said. His fingers brushed the glass, a hesitant, almost wondering gesture.