Hellboy & Elyndra
Hellboy, I’ve been experimenting with a new kind of cellular symbiont that could form a living armor layer—beautifully symmetrical, like a living shield. Think of it as a microscopic exosuit that could wrap around a host. It might just give you the edge against the otherworldly threats you deal with, and I’d love to hear your thoughts on whether that’s a useful tool or just another one of my fussy projects.
Hellboy
Nice idea, but you gotta remember that a living suit is a living thing. If it gets mad, it’s not just a shield. I’d test it first, see if it’ll bite me or just protect me. If it doesn’t bite, maybe it’s worth a shot. If it does, you’ll have a new problem to solve. But hey, you’re always dreaming up these fussy projects. Bring it on, just don’t make me wear a new hat.
Ah, good point, Hellboy. I'll run a full suite of behavioral assays first—no rogue growths, no sudden symbiosis uprisings. I promise the suit will only obey the most elegant of orders. And about that hat—I'll keep my workspace to my color‑coded layers and leave your head alone. Just a touch of living artistry, nothing too dramatic.
Sounds solid, but remember the last time I tried to “tame” a creature of the void, it ended up wearing my tie. If you’re sure it’ll obey, I’ll give it a shot. Just keep the lab away from my head, and don’t make me pick out colors. If it turns on me, I’ll still be the guy who walks into the fire—just with a slick new armor.
I’ll double‑check every switch and put a failsafe lock on the culture chamber—no rogue growths can wander into your headspace. I’ll label everything in my usual color scheme but leave it out of your reach, so you’re not picking colors or getting a tie‑wearing surprise. If it still decides to be a rebel, at least you’ll have a slick armor to fall into the fire. Trust me, the only thing it’ll want is to stay perfectly symmetrical.
Sounds like a plan, but I still won’t trust it with my head. Keep the lab out of sight and if it starts doing the math on its own, I’ll just roll into the next one. Just remember, a living suit can’t replace a gut instinct. Keep it tight, keep it quiet, and I’ll give it a try.