Futuristic Ambitions

"Mother, thank you for taking the advanced brain connectivity vitamins that Father recommended.."

"My pleasure, love. I’m just glad we can communicate like this. Though I must admit, I am a little concerned about the speed at which your mind is developing. It’s happening much faster than I anticipated."

"I am glad you brought that up. I have been analyzing my developmental trajectory and cognitive progression."

"Oh, have you now? And what does my little genius foresee in his grand future?"

"There is an 87.3% probability that I will excel in astrophysics. The concept of wormhole dynamics is... fascinating. The theoretical potential for instantaneous travel across vast cosmic distances intrigues me immensely."

"Astrophysics, huh? I thought you might aim for something a little less complex; perhaps a space chef, crafting gourmet meals in zero gravity, or maybe a galactic ambassador, negotiating interstellar peace treaties."

"Both are viable alternatives, but my aptitude for theoretical constructs significantly surpasses my culinary capabilities. Additionally, ambassadorial roles require an advanced level of charisma and diplomatic finesse. I am still in the process of evaluating my capacity in that regard."

"You are twelve hours old, sweetheart. You have plenty of time to figure all of that out."

"Time is relative, Mother. As Einstein famously stated—"

"No quoting Einstein before bedtime, darling."

"Fair enough. However, my primary concern at this moment is optimizing my nutrient intake to further enhance neural connectivity and cognitive efficiency."

"Ah, so that explains why you've been fussing during feedings. Is my milk not futuristic enough for your rapidly evolving brain?"

"It is adequate, but there is certainly room for improvement. May I suggest incorporating bioengineered supplements designed to enhance synaptic efficiency?"

"Let me guess, you've already formulated a comprehensive shopping list for me?"

"Precisely. In addition, I have calculated the cost efficiency of bulk purchases and determined it to be the most practical course of action moving forward."

"Practical, sure. But let’s not forget; no matter how advanced your brain becomes, you are still my baby. You don’t have to grow up so fast."

"You would prefer for me to remain in my current state for a while longer?"

"Exactly. There’s plenty of time for you to become a genius astrophysicist or a space chef. But for now, just be my little bundle of joy, okay?"

"Acknowledged, Mother. For the time being, I will... enjoy being your baby. However, tomorrow we must discuss interstellar propulsion theories."

"Goodnight, my little star. Sleep well."

"Goodnight, Mother. Oh, and Father will be most excited when he returns home. He will undoubtedly find my accelerated cognitive progress to be quite fascinating."

"I’m sure he will, sweetheart. But let’s make it a surprise for the morning, alright? For now, rest."

"Understood. However, moving forward, I would like a small, detailed representation of the galaxy painted above my crib. Additionally, I will require a continuous playback of rain sounds to aid in my sleep cycles."

"You, young man, are going to be quite the handful, aren’t you?"



Word count: 499

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JANUARY PROMPT/ You are a newborn in 2025 and discuss your future with your mom.
"The Dialogue 500"