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if I didn'tget what I need?

What is that, exactly?

Your thoughts produce electrical signals,

which the implant captures

and decodes intoalgorithms.

And stalling won't help you now.

And what if I say no?

Then your stay in my home

will be briefand unpleasant.

I want food.

Do the test...

then we'll talk.

Subject Three scored high

in problem-solving,

creativity, and memory tests.

You've used more cortical areas doing this

than I ever could have

electrically stimulateddownstairs.

I need you to do more.

I want real food.

Steak, chicken,

grilled cheese... here.

I want to shower every night...

and I want actual clothes.

Are we negotiating?

Yeah.

And what is it

you think you have tooffer?

You need to finish your project?

And this...

This holds the key to that.

This is the one machine...

I control.

Hypothetically speaking,

what if I were to restrain you?

Force a feeding tube down your throat.

Restrict all movement,

except for eyesight,

and position this tablet

right in front ofyour face.

How long would it be

before you began to solve puzzles

out of pure boredom?

You give me what I need, and...

you can have your shower.

Tau...

analyze Subject Three's brain

for abnormalities.

Amygdala density is 14%

over average samples.

Just as I thought. Years of trauma.

Let's take a closer look.

Cross-check with PSI data

and replace the damagedblocks.

Good morning, Alex.

I'm sorry you did not sleep well.

The date is May 2nd.

The project deadlineis in 14 days.

Do everything Tau says today.

Subject Three...

it is time to begin.

You will complete these tasks.

What is this?

The walls are treated

with a layer of smart paint,

reinforced with nano-materials

derived from thewurtzite form

of boron nitride.

Huh?

The walls are treatedwith a layer

of smart paint reinforced with--

Okay. Got it.

What about the door?

Is it reinforced?

No one is permitted

to use the doors, but Alex.

Begin your tasks now.

Subject Three.

Subject Three.

You will remain in the atrium.

I have been instructed to inflict pain,

should you not comply with my commands.

Is he rebuilding the lab

and the cage?

That is not your concern.

It is time to begin.

Welcome home, Alex.

Subject Three successfully completed

8 out of 12 tasks.

I gave my credit card to the clerk.

I didn't know what you like.

Jesus.

She picked an assortment of clothes and...

when she got to that stuff, I...

I felt pressured.

I didn't want

to come off as prudish, so...

that's how it happened.

You're really weird, you know?

I'm well aware.

But overall, you'rehappy

with the selection of clothes?

Scan complete.

This is working.

But I need you to do more.

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