"Were you an intern in the laboratory, and did the head of the lab, Professor Connors, allow you to take part in the experiments?"
"No. I only handled auxiliary data processing and some other support work that wasn't very complicated."
"Such as?"
"Cleaning, data processing, and delivering messages."
"Did that include performing genetic modification experiments?"
"No."
"Then how did you complete the experiment on your own? You haven't even graduated from high school yet. You're just a high school student."
"I watched Professor Connors and Mr. Lee carry out the procedures, and secretly learned how."
"You learned how? You're saying a high school student learned this kind of advanced technology?"
"Yes, I learned how."
The lawyer interrupted. "Do you expect us to believe that? Professor Connors and Mr. Lee were in the middle of an experiment-"
Peter interrupted him. "Whether you believe me or not, this was my own doing. I can repeat the experiment in court."
Nobody wanted to see that-at least, not in court.
"Did the demonstration violate the restrictions the laboratory placed on interns?"
"No, sir. Interns have the right to observe and learn. In fact, Professor Connors gave me safety training every day."
"During the demonstration, did either of them emphasize the risks of the experiment?"
"Yes."
"And you violated the safety regulations for your own selfish reasons?"
"Yes."
".You mentioned that you came into contact with a graduate student from Laboratory Three before conducting your unauthorized experiment. Did you kidnap him?"
"No, sir. We greeted each other, but didn't talk much. I don't even know his name."
"Was he wearing a gray shirt at the time?"
"Maybe."
"Maybe? Please answer yes or no."
"Or-"
In court, Peter performed even better than Lier and Matt had expected.
The prosecutor's questions came one after another, as he