Stretching possibilities beyond what competence would say is reasonable could open new doorways. This was it, if this didn't work then maybe nothing would. AlEx would have to find some sort of alternative universe if this experiment failed. His broken glasses didn't bother him, he didn't even notice. He felt relaxed, serene, he knew he was on the right path. Pouring his latest formula at a steady rate was the key, he couldn't waver now. It was moments like this that seem to last forever. A silent scream stuck on his face, AlEx worked on, the breakthrough he seeked within his grasp.