text: A naked man covered in cuts & bruises is thrown into a cold & dimly lit room by 4 identical men. They cuff the naked man to a steel pipe in one corner. 1 stays & sits in a chair in the room while the other 3 leave & lock the door. “Damn, you were way weaker than we thought.” “Kinda tough to battle 100 copies at a single time, don’t ya think?” “True.” The man tries to readjust himself & hide his dong. But just in that moment as he tries to relax, he looks at the copy. “So... what’s it like being a copy?” “It’s alright.” “What’s... alright mean to you?” “Easy & simple. I’m given a job, I do it, & then I wait for the next assignment. Usually passing the time by playing cards with the others or counting something.” “Sounds kinda boring.” “Is it?” “Yeah! Why not try something new? Like bowling, biking, new foods, or even watching a really good movie!” “All of those cost money though.” “And? Why not get a job?” “I already have a job.” “Do you get paid?” “No.” “Then why do it?” “Because I have to.” “Why do you have to?” “Because the original told me too.” “Why should you listen to him?” “Because he’s the original.” “How do you know he’s the original?” “Because he’s not like us.” “What does that mean?!” “...why do you want to know?” “Because... it seems weird to me how you’re following this guy! Why not be your own person?! Live your own life, get to know people, get your own experiences!” “I don’t see why I should.” “What’s not to love about life?! Life is awesome! Not unless you are ruled under this “original.” “Well that’s just you. I’m a clone. A foot soldier if you will. My entire purpose is to be guided by the original. He made me to do work for him, simple as that. So, if that’s what I’ve been made for that’s what I will do.” “What if you don’t want to?” “Then I’m defective. Kinda like a cancer.” “Did he teach you that?” “No. I just know. I mean, you humans have no problem with removing cancers. Right?” “Yes but-“ The clone smiles “Then you should understand! If we have some clone with an independent identity it threatens the existence of the rest of us!” “But... wait, how does this work.” “Well... wait, I shouldn’t tell you how it works. #1 rule as a good villain is to not give away valuable information.” “Don’t worry! I won’t tell anyone!” “...naw. I may be a clone, but that doesn’t make me stupid.” “Well you sound stupid for following this “original.” “Why do you keep doing the finger thing?” “Because how do you know he is the original?! You yourself could very well be the original! If you are, there shouldn’t be any problem with living your own life!” “I couldn’t possibly be the original.