Even as the clock struck midnight, every light remained bright in Dr. MEI's laboratory.

MEI had her face down on her desk covered with documents. She was now fast asleep, a much needed rest as the dark circles and bags under her eyes become more noticeable, her face increasingly haggard and tired the more time she spent in the laboratory.

Health monitoring systems showed Dr. MEI's health to be steadily in decline. A human's life is very short, and her health seemed to be more fragile than others. Even the most distinguished in the world was just as delicate.

There was a blanket nearby, you pondered whether you should drape it over her or to simply leave her be.