“Ah, there you are. I was wondering why Dixie was so clingy about her dear pet. And yes, the pet I am referring to is you.”

I would be working in my Chem lab.

“As Dixie is wondering where you went, and probably looking for you, you shall be my assistant. Hush, I need no protest. Just do as I say, unless you want to upset Dixie with your unfeeling corpse.”