Flashbacks Spyder

Billie's Backstory

• Granny: You look upset, dear. Is everything alright?
• Billie: I don't know, Grandma. My parents are always arguing about me.
• Granny: Oh, honey. That must be hard. But remember, you don't have to agree with everything they say.
• Billie: But they're my parents. I'm supposed to respect them.
• Granny: Of course, you should. But respect doesn't mean obedience. It means understanding and valuing their love for you.
• Billie: I know, but it's so hard.
• Granny: Life is full of challenges, dear. But remember, you're not alone. I'm always here for you.
• Billie: I just wish they could understand me.
• Granny: Sometimes, it takes time for people to see things from a different perspective. But in the meantime, you can focus on what you can control. What makes you happy?
• Billie: Spending time with my friends, training my Tuxemon, and exploring new places.
• Granny: Remember, it's okay to pursue your own passions, even if they don't always align with your parents' expectations.
• Billie: Thank you, Grandma. I needed to hear that.
• Granny: Oh dear, how much I would like you to be close to me, Bernard... I remember when you were first diagnosed, and you said, 'We'll face this together, as a team.'Sometimes it feels like it was just yesterday that you were here with me. I see so much of you in Billie... it's like you're still with me, guiding me through her.

O Captain! My Captain!

• Captain: I'm off, guys! I'm going on an adventure! I'm going to find the... the... treasure of the mansion!
• Drinking Buddy 1: Dude, you're not even making sense! Sit back down and finish your drink! We're in the middle of a sale at Scoop, and I'm not leaving until I get my hands on that new collectible.
• Drinking Buddy 2: Yeah, you're not even going to make it out of the shop, let alone find any treasure!
• Captain: No, no, no! I'm a... a... a treasure hunter! I'm going to find it, I'm going to find it! I'll show you, I'll show you all! That mansion's been abandoned for years, but I know it's still got secrets. Old Man Jenkins built it, you know. He was a rich man, made his fortune in... in... something. Don't remember what, but he was rich, I know that much. And then he lost it all, and the mansion fell into ruin. But I know it's still got treasure hidden somewhere. I've heard stories, you know. Whispers of a hidden room, deep in the basement. And I'm going to find it!
• Drinking Buddy 1: Dude, you're not even making sense! You're just making this up as you go along!
• Drinking Buddy 2: Yeah, and what's with the mansion? You've been talking about that place for years, but you've never even been inside!
• Captain: That's not true! I've been inside, I've explored it! Well, not really explored it, but I've been in the garden. And I've seen the tower, the one with the broken clock. It's a sign, I tell you! A sign that the treasure is still there, waiting for me to find it!
• Drinking Buddy 1: Dude, you're going to get yourself killed! That place is a death trap!
• Drinking Buddy 2: Yeah, and what about the rumors? You know, the ones about the mansion being haunted?
• Captain: Pfft, don't be ridiculous! I don't believe in ghosts! I'm a... a... a treasure hunter! I'm not afraid of anything! I'll show you, I'll show you all!
• Drinking Buddy 1: Well, I guess we'll just have to wait and see if he makes it back in one piece!
• Drinking Buddy 2: Yeah, or if he even remembers where he lives! Poor guy's going to have a killer hangover tomorrow!
• Captain: Treasure... mansion... adventure! I'm going to find it, I'm going to find it!

Jurassic Ethics: The Price of Resurrection

• Selby: I've done it! I've created a device that can reverse the fossilization process. It's a breakthrough, a scientific miracle.
• Looten: Incredible! This could be a game-changer. Imagine the possibilities. We could bring extinct creatures back to life. We could study them, learn from them, and even use them for our own purposes.
• Chip: But what about the ethical implications? Should we really be interfering with the natural order of things? What if these creatures can't adapt to the modern world?
• Looten: Ethics? We're scientists. Our job is to push the boundaries, to explore the unknown. And besides, this could be a lucrative venture. We can charge a premium for de-fossilating rare and valuable creatures.
• Selby: I understand your concerns, but I believe this technology could be used for good. We could use it to study extinct ecosystems, to learn about climate change, and even to help endangered species.
• Looten: That's a noble goal. But for now, let's focus on the potential profits. We can charge a premium for de-fossilating rare and valuable creatures. People will pay top dollar to have their own personal dinosaur.
• Selby: I just hope we're making the right decision.

Frankenstein's Playground: The Cost of Creation

• Dempsey: I'm starting to think this whole thing is a bit out of control. The city's in chaos, and people are getting hurt.
• Looten: Out of control? What are you talking about? We're making progress. The fusion experiment is almost ready.
• Dempsey: At what cost? The city's in chaos, and people are getting hurt. And what about the ethics of it all? Creating creatures that could potentially harm humans and the environment?
• Looten: Ethics? In the grand scheme of things, a few casualties are a small price to pay for scientific advancement. We're pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
• Dempsey: I don't agree. We're playing God here. We're meddling with nature in ways we don't fully understand.
• Looten: And what's wrong with that? We have the power to create life, to shape the future. We're not just scientists; we're pioneers.
• Dempsey: Pioneers? Or mad scientists? We're crossing a line.
• Looten: You're just a pessimist. You'll see the benefits eventually. The creatures we create will revolutionize society.
• Dempsey: I hope you're right. But I'm starting to doubt it.