My initial attempts at cloning Bubastis have proven difficult. The DNA in the somatic cells I recovered from her ashy remains had been unexpectedly altered by the intrinsic field subtractor that killed her. The first eggs to be "fertilised" grew quickly, but every fetus died at week 15.
October 4, 1986
I had forgotten the animated series featuring myself and Bubastis was due to premiere this morning. It is a silly cartoon, even sillier in the wake of last year, but it has made me nostalgic for my old friend.
I find myself once again attempting to re-create Bubastis. I have isolated the missing links in her DNA and will search for a compatible animal that might fill them. Although this will take time, I have hope that one day it will prove successful.
My most recent attempt to clone Bubastis may not have been a failure after all. Under the guise of our work for animals, there was not a species' DNA I did not have access to. But over the years, none have been successful. Out of desperation, I turned to another source of DNA found within Bubastis's remains - Jon's. I had thought myself foolish, particularly after the fetus detonated. But last night, Karnak's cameras caught a glimpse of a catlike nervous system wondering the halls. I remain optimistic.
March 20, 1992
This morning, a circulatory system was caught in the loading docks. I can barely sleep.
March 22, 1992
Bubastis ii's skeletal system was spotted last night. I am giddy.
At dinner, I felt a wave of static electricity wash over me. I saw a spark at the end of my fork. I heard her cry. Then I saw her. Frightened, up against the wall, under the monitors she once watched alongside me. Bubastis ii is here. And she is more beautiful than I could have imagined.
November 18, 1992
The Owlship is now capable of locating and travelling to the universe Jon has retreated to, but once there finding him could prove difficult. Thankfully, I have Bubastis.
Bubastis will function much like the tachyon particles I once used to blur Jon's temp[oral vision. She gives off a similar energy, though isolated. Jon will not be able to see her or things around her as clearly as the rest of the world. She is a living blind spot.
Bubastis will also lead me to Jon. She will be able to track and collect the tachyon particles Jon himself leaves behind. And once she absorbs enough of them, Jon will be unable to ignore her. He will be drawn to her. To me.
Bubastis is going to help me save the world. And this time I will do anything so that she may live to see it.
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