As soon as he rushes forward, though, something quite suddenly hits him in the back. As his vision dims, he can feel something, icy cold and unsettling, enfolding him.<br/><br/>When he awakens, he's strapped to a table. His shirt and hoody have been removed, and he can turn his head just enough to see Merecia working with some chemicals in glass beakers at a table nearby.<br/>"Oh, I see you're finally awake~" She grins mischievously.