Chapter 665 - Unwanted Information

"Sure... Doesn't mean you'll get what you want though."

Dala hovers forwards slightly and approaches him, "Then, may I procure some of your fluids, teddy bear?... I will reward you with my new body afterwards." she creepily offers, but Afton just grimaces at the thought.

"Well, first of all, I'm married... But second, wouldn't that essentially make you my daughter, or sister? Yet you're offering to 'reward' me afterwards..." he mutters, feeling kinda ill at the thought.

"Indeed, ooooOOOoooh, the depravity of it." she breathes huskily.

"No." Afton obviously states, ignoring her as he begins preparing for the operation.

Soon enough, Afton and Dala find themselves in the operating room, attempting to move Doctor 8's brain into the clone body they'd prepared.

The process was incredibly hard in some aspects, but easy in others... For example, removing 8's brain from his braincase was as simple as opening a can of tomatoes... Just crack it open, disconnect the life support systems that keep the brain alive and move them to a temporary replacement, then prepare it for reintegration with a human body.

The process that actually moves a brain into a robotic body is more intrusive than most would expect... Many minute changes need to be made so the brain can operate properly without the other supporting organs. Thus, Cybernetic replacements need to be created to take the place of the missing material's role... For example, 8's brain stem was partially dissected and modified when his brain was stored, meaning a robotic replacement needed to be incorporated.

Fortunately, the Think Tank wasn't lacking Cybernetic technology concerning the brain. Just add a small tesla device, similar to what had been installed in Afton's head, and 'Ta-da!', good as new.

Of course, they also needed to get the clone body prepped, so after they removed its brain and cut down what was left of the brainstem, they fitted a Cybernetic casing that'd easily receive 8's brain. Once that was placed inside, all they needed to do was connect everything together, and watch to see if the body and brain accept or reject one another.

The other scientists continue watching through the observation window as the operation starts... All in all, it takes around two hours to complete... Honestly, the hardest part was trying to stop Dala from stealing bits and pieces from the body.

Once everything was done, all they had to do was wake up Doctor 8... But first... Afton takes a step forward and injects a stimpack into the body's neck... It probably wasn't needed, but boosting the body's healing rate wouldn't be negative... Not unless they'd botched the surgery somehow.

With that, he presses a button that shocks the body, kick-starting activity in the brain and causing Doctor 8 to rapidly sit upright. The scientist quickly blinks a couple times, seemingly getting used to the sensation, before beginning to loudly smack his lips, tasting his mouth and trying not to swallow his own tongue.

Afton is annoyed to find that the scientist had started urinating, somehow unable to control his bowels... He hoped it was just a psychological problem, and now something they'd damaged during the surgery...

He ignores the smell for now and gives 8 a light prod on his shoulder, causing the body to react rather explosively, almost falling out of the bed in response, forcing Afton to catch him. Again, the body shudders in his grip, which made Afton very concerned that something was wrong. "What is it, 8?"

"Nnnn.... Nnn-nnn-nn... Nnnotthhiiiinnnggggggggg..." the scientist stutters out, trying to awkwardly shape letters with his mouth for the first time in two-hundred or so years.

"Then why are you flopping around like a freshly caught fish?" Afton questions again.

The scientist stares at him while flexing and gripping his hands with fascination,"IIIYYYoooo... I...yyy... I, phfffeeeelllllo wweeyird bueeing twooouchhed."

Afton slowly nods as Dala notes all of this down, it'd be helpful information to have when the other scientists go under the same procedure. "So you're just reacting to the sensation of being touched?"

8 awkwardly nods his head, "Yyyeessshh..."

Afton and Dala continue conversing with 8, getting him to perform various activities and exercises to get used to his new body. They performed every check-up they could think of, until they finally determined that the operation was a success.

This all took around two more hours to do, and now 8 was able to walk around... He wasn't all that proficient at it, and seemed to act like he was still gliding in his robot body, but at least he could move, even if he did so like a drunk cripple.

Afton lead Doctor 8 out of the Think Tank after getting him some casual clothes, and the duo walked through the Big Mt streets as the afternoon roles around. There weren't as many people at this time when compared to do the morning, but it was enough for 8 to get reacquainted with what being human felt like.

After walking for a couple minutes, Afton and 8 sit next to a tomato farm on a bench, "How're you feeling?" he asks the scientist.

"I feeel cold.. No. Hot!... No... Both!" he says erratically.

...

Afton shakes his head, "Yeah, your face and hands are probably cold, but your torso and legs aren't... That's what wearing clothes feels like you dolt." he sighs, finally deciding to check 8's status to see if he'd inherited Uylesses stats.

[Doctor 8]

Health : 99%

Stamina : 20%

DT : 2

Strength : 7

Perception : 5

Endurance : 4

Charisma : 4

Intelligence : 10

Agility : 4

Luck : 5

Ailments :

[Discoordination] : Two left feet, unfamiliarity has led to problems moving, reacting, and performing difficult actions. -3 Agility.

[New-Born Syndrome] : Body had been rapidly grown, preventing muscles and the cardiovascular system from developing as they should. Will require extensive training to fix this.