Sparkles

Sparkles, the electrician, was known

for his quick wit and lightning acuity.

A genetically enhanced chimp, he had

the emotional maturity of a seven year

old coupled with the intellect of a law

school graduate. If they stood next to

each other, you could hardly tell them 

apart.

They'd send Sparkles into dangerous 

zones because Sparkles didn't know

the feeling of fear. They figured he'd

find out soon enough, and they'd

get a replacement.

When Sparkles graduated from 

engineering school, he was aglow, like

his colleagues, with accomplishment, 

none realizing that their degree was 

just another nail in the collective coffin.