Jones gave an exaggerated sigh and Ammy turned her attention back to her father. Jones smiled down at Ammy and shook his head.

"That boy is useless, I swear. Worse than you, maybe. I never thought that was possible!"

Jones's smile turned sharp, his eyes manic and Ammy shivered. He'd seen that look countless times, right before Jones did something awful. He glanced around quickly, taking in the unfamiliar machines.

"What is this place?"

"Hmm? Oh, yes! You never saw my lab back at the estate, did you? This one is horribly crude but needs must, correct?"

Ammy kept her face blank, still on her knees and raised a hand...