[ WP ] After humans discover the genetic sequence that regulates age , the Galactic Biologists decide to reveal themselves and intervene . They send an envoy to Earth to explain why they created mankind with a limited lifespan in the first place ...

“ Stop! Wait, yes. Stop right there. ” A booming, albeit awkward nasally voice came from the tiny creature near the podium, completely confusing Dr. Salient and stopping his speech. He was introducing the single most important breakthrough of his or anyone ’ s lifetime: immortality. They had broken the genetic code for aging and death and could now switch it off with a simple injection. Pill form should be coming in a couple years. 
 
 “ What is the meaning of this? I have important work to share with the world. ” The doctor grew angry and red behind his fearsome moustache. Who did this tiny pink nothing think it was? 
 
 “ Yes, but you can ’ t share it. That ’ s the point, I ’ m afraid. ” The creature, while tiny, fuzzy and pink, spoke an odd form of British that doesn ’ t quite make sense written down. You ’ d have to hear it, I guess. “ It ’ s imperative that nobody knows about your secrets to conquer death. ” 
 
 Dr. Salient waved to the lights and sound guy in the booth behind the audience and the whole room went dark and silent. “ What do you mean? Why shouldn ’ t I? ” 
 
 “ Because, darling, you have to die. We made you to do work. We can ’ t have you lollygagging about like schoolboys, missing all your deadlines. ” 
 
 “ Deadlines? ” 
 
 “ Yes, you were put here to work and then you die. Deadlines. Lines, where you cross them and are dead. Dear me, I thought you were a scientist. Are you really so dense? ” 
 
 “ But we would have all the time in the world to work and research and make things. It will be a grand day for the world. Imagine if Einstein couldn ’ t die, everything we would have learned. ” 
 
 “ No, if he knew he couldn ’ t die, he would do nothing. That ’ s what happens. Humans have a need to leave a legacy, whether that is a great triumph or some sniveling progeny, and without death, they would have no need to do any such thing. As a matter of fact, I don ’ t know why I am explaining any of this to you. CHARLIE! ” The doctor exploded into a bright flash of light. The room lights came up and the microphone turned itself back on. The man in the booth was baffled. “ Right then, to everyone. He lied, you all die. Better get working on all that stuff before you do. The grim reaper awaits, you know. ” 
 
 The audience sat, confused at the turn of events that could have unfolded in the dark to turn the esteemed, yet portly, doctor into a small fuzzy, pointy pink creature from outer space. 
 
 “ CHARLIE! ” 
 
 The creature grew to immense size, knocking down the banner and the overhead screen, and screamed with an unholy guttural explosion of noise. The audience fled, not bothering to watch the creature grow fangs and horns and claws and turn a murderous shade of red. 
 “ Thank you, Charlie. ” 
 
 *No problem* crackled the creature ’ s earpiece. 
 
 “ I think we are going to see some great things come out of these people, or at the very least, some babies. ” 
 
 *Right, sir. * 
 
 “ Well done, Charlie. Let ’ s go home. ” 
 
 *Right, sir. *
