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Rather than a translation, we may call this one an English adaptation. On a first reading I didn't like the pacing of the dialogues in the original version and the frequent Dr. Connors' streams of consciousness. So I thought of a few arrangements might have improved the overall effect. I reinterpreted this novel as a movie script.  
Rather than a translation, we may call this one an English adaptation. On a first reading I didn't like the pacing of the dialogues in the original version and the frequent Dr. Connors' streams of consciousness. So I thought of a few arrangements might have improved the overall effect. I reinterpreted this novel as a movie script.  
A number of passages are heavily rearranged, but I am convinced the results stay faithful to the original more than a literal translation could be.
A number of passages wiil appear to be heavily rearranged, however I am convinced the results stay faithful to the original more than a literal translation could ever be.
Of course improvements and proofreading are welcome. If you have some, then help yourselves!
Of course improvements and proofreading are welcome. If you have some, then help yourselves!
I enjoyed the experiment, I hope you will enjoy the results like me! As for the author, I beg him pardon for how I have micromanaged the text. I know it is not the best thing to start with, but it something to start with nonotheless. ([[User:Guido|Guido]])
I enjoyed the experiment, I hope you will enjoy the results like me... As for the author, I beg him pardon for how I micromanaged the text. I know it is not the best thing to start with, but it is something to start with nonotheless! ([[User:Guido|Guido]])




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==SCENE ONE==
==SCENE ONE==


''Dr. Connors is nailed at his laboratory in the 2nd floor. For the first time in a long time he has done a step forward with his C-serum. Eves, his last patient, has made astonishing progresses.''  
''Dr. Connors is nailed at his laboratory in the 2nd floor. For the first time in a long time he has done a step forward with his C-serum. Eves, his last patient, is making astonishing progresses.''  


:''EVE'S FILE''
:''EVE'S FILE''
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'''Connors''' (''getting practical''):  
'''Connors''' (''getting practical''):  


:Carmen is the core processor of our computer, an artificial intelligence. All electric units of this complex are driven of it.  Bill named it Carmen.
:Carmen is the core processor of our computer, an artificial intelligence. All electric units of this complex are controlled by it.  Bill named it Carmen.


'''Eves''':  
'''Eves''':  
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'''Connors''' (''turns back to Eve''):   
'''Connors''' (''turns back to Eve''):   


:Eve, I have another couple of tests I would like to carry on with you two. The regeneration of your body has gone far beyond all my expectations and I have to understand what’s going on there. Please, stay on this platform. It won’t take so long.   
:Eve, I have another couple of tests I would like to carry on with you two. The regeneration of your body has gone far beyond all my expectations and I have to understand what’s going on there. Please, stay on this platform, Eve. It won’t take so long.   


'''Eves''':  
'''Eves''':  
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(''From the ceiling the glass cylinder of an investigation tube is lowered down on Eve. Light rays slowly roam ever Eve’s body, accompanied by a humming noise. Dr. Connors stands in awe in front of the indicators on the display''.)
(''From the ceiling the glass cylinder of an investigation tube is lowered down on Eve. Light rays slowly roam over Eve’s body, accompanied by a humming noise. Dr. Connors stands in awe in front of the indicators on the display''.)
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