A Group of Scientists Close to a Breakthrough

Inside the pristine white walls of BioGlam's advanced research laboratory, Dr. Emily Rivers was hard at work. The facility was buzzing with the activity of various scientists, each dedicated to their own specific projects. But the most exciting project, the one that held the promise of revolutionizing the beauty industry, was Emily's artificial beauty enhancer.

Emily was in her mid-thirties, with sharp angular features and a stern demeanor. She wore her long brown hair in a tight bun and had stern brown eyes to match. Her colleagues often felt intimidated by her because of her unmatched brilliance and determination. But even with her incredible mind, she wasn't the most socially adept.

Nate Harper, one of Emily's long time research associates, carefully followed her instructions as he mixed together a solution. "Hey Emily, you think this is gonna be this time will have a breakthrough?" He said, glancing at the viscous pink solution inside the beaker.

Emily looked up from her microscope, slightly irritated by the interruption. "It has potential, Nate. If the solution works as expected, it can enhance one's physical attributes to their best potential. Just imagine, no more surgeries or botox."

Nearby, Zoey Fields, a younger scientist with curly red hair, chimed in, "If Emily's onto something, we might just become millionaires!" Zoey was newer by BioGlam's standards, only having been here for about a year. At her comment about money, Emily ignored her, going back to her work instead of fantasizing with the young woman.

As the day wore on, the trio, along with other scientists, continued to work on the enhancer, testing different iterations and making subtle tweaks. Downing another coffee, Emily's focus was unmatched. She hadn't seen a bed in days, but it hardly mattered... She was in the zone, and after so long she was finally close to seeing the results of her work.

However, even the most talented scientists can mess up... Especially on such little sleep. Emily reached across her workspace, accidentally knocking over a beaker. The sound of shattering glass drew the attention of everyone around as the pink solution splashed out, drenching her white lab coat and pants. "Damn it!" She fussed, looking at the mess.

"Whoa, are you okay?" Nate asked, rushing over.

"I'm fine," Emily grumbled, her pride slightly bruised at the error. "Just need to change."

Zoey tried to hide her smirk, "Does that mean we're done for the day?"

Emily shot her a glare, but decided it wasn't worth the effort to chastise the girl. They'd have to make a new batch now... something that would probably take most of the day. "Yeah, alright. I'll see you all tomorrow." Trying to brush off the liquid from her labcoat, Emily realized the substance had already soaked in quickly. Not wanting it to reach her skin, she headed off to change, leaving behind her desk and the now empty beaker.