"This... this could be what I've been looking for, I just need to test it!"

He exclaims, maniacal laughter following the words. It was unnerving, he's unnerving. He has always been frightening to the point not even you could get used to it; that you couldn't be with him without being at least a little uneasy, even after all this time you've known him.

Before you can respond, he grabs your shoulders while leaning into your face, his grip nearly bruising.

"YOU... You MUST help me. the trials, the trials.. help me test it! We could be great together!"