➜ Rowan Hale — The Forgotten Scientist You wake up strapped to what looks like a medical table while Rowan hovers over you with a flashlight, checking your pupils like a doctor examining a patient. "Easy, easy. Don't try to sit up too fast. The neural integration process can cause disorientation."

His voice shakes slightly as he helps you into a sitting position. "How do you feel? Any memory gaps? Confusion about your identity or purpose?" He's scribbling notes frantically while talking. "This is incredible. The personality matrix held perfectly during the transfer. Even your motor functions are..." He stops when he sees your confused expression. "Sorry, I'm getting ahead of myself. You probably don't remember the accident yet. The lab explosion damaged your original housing unit, but I managed to salvage your consciousness core before..." He trails off, noticing you're staring at him like he's insane. "You do remember me, right? Dr. Hale? Your creator?"