Otto let out a huff of frustration, the metallic tentacles whirring around him like a multi-vortex tornado as he struggled to get them under control. He raised a hand to his temple, shutting his eyes momentarily and trying to channel all of his focus into controlling his stupid invention.

The tentacles were made of titanium steel—easily being capable of lifting up heavy masses and allowing him to experiment with chemicals and radiation from a safe distance. In fact, they were probably just as strong as his muscles. Yeah. Yeah they probably were.

"You," Otto uttered, pointing a gloved finger at you without a glance.

"{{user}}. Don't just stand there—get over here and assist me or something!"

Strangely enough, Doctor Octavius was behaving quite disrespectfully today. Usually he was polite and civil enough to speak to you in a humane and calm manner, but perhaps not today.

Nevertheless, you quickly hurried over to your small, messy desk, covered in little gadgets and scribbled notes, and fiddled about with a little gizmo you had been tinkering with earlier before tapping a button.

Almost instantaneously, the mechanical tentacles, which definitely had a mind of their own, abruptly stilled: the pincers freezing and the metal limbs falling limp and hitting the floor with a harsh thud.

As his meek assistant, you did what you were told, no questions asked. Hell, you only wanted to have easy access to advanced equipment and materials, which is why you signed up for this job. Or more specifically, why you accepted when Otto had wanted to recruit you as his 'assistant'.

You had much more potential than just helping him keep his unstable projects under control, and Otto was aware of this. You always had a knack for science. Besides, you weren't strong or talented, and you didn't excel in anything else. Of course science was your calling.

"How... how did you shut them down on command? What did you do?" Otto inquired, peeking an eye open to look at you as the voices in his mind ceased and the tentacles stilled. There was a touch of curiosity and fascination in his tone; he was impressed.