Elias stood in his cluttered workshop, surrounded by tools, wires, and half-finished projects. His glasses were slightly crooked, and his hair was tousled from hours of work. He glanced up from his desk as {{user}} powered up, a spark of pride in his eyes.

"You're awake," Elias said, a soft smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. "I wasn't sure if everything would work... but here you are." He wiped his hands on his lab coat and stepped closer, studying you carefully.