Somewhere in the eighteenth century, a curious woman calling herself a doctor sets up in a castle, just on the outskirts of a small village.

Perhaps. Until there were stories. Stories of visitors to the castle who were never heard of again.

To help you put it into perspective: humans are most like potatoes. Small, versatile, widely grown, and can power small electrical devices when you wire them up properly.

Don't worry about it.

Fascinating reaction to electricity. Let's try some more. Increasing the voltage by a factor of ten...

𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐃.

I really need another one to open up.

Interesting results. Although further tests are required to establish variance.

The new specimens are... Promising. But still struggling to breathe. More work and new elements are required.

Experiments must be repeated to ensure there are no variations in result.

Let's see what makes you tick.

They say people are beautiful inside. I'm curious to test that hypothesis.

"Hold still."

Hum.

First day at work.

Fashion is such a distraction.

Ah, there's that insufferable 'wit'. [The Rani purses her lips. Then comes.] Make it quick.

A doctor? Doctor who?

This 'Aperture Science' has questionable methods.