Todd had discovered that ingenuity came at a cost. That cost being that if one dis something too well it would only be a matter of time before you would asked to do it again.
Karen's reset had been flawless. The former prostitute reverted to infancy and adopted by a rich and loving family. Todd had made it a point in following Karen's progress over the last month and approved of what he saw.
The Masters seemed to take great pleasure in showing off their adorable daughter. The family was happy, the young parents gushing over every little thing the girl did. Despite being an infant, Todd could see the child appeared happy and healthy.
This was where the problems started for Todd. News of Todd's ability to discover the perfect child spread quickly. Rich, childless couples were willing to pay for results and after hearing of the success the Masters had they wanted what Todd was offering. It also helped that Todd was willing to deliver at a fraction of the cost of usual black market adoptions.
Todd was torn, the money was good. Being a college student meant that he knew how to stretch a dollar. The money he obtained from Karen's adoption had gone into upgrades for his device. Better parts, upgraded circuits, and faster processors allowed Todd to streamline and improve his design. He didn't need a fancy car or other extravagant luxuries, his work was his life. Still, who didn't like money?
Todd was smart enough to choose Karen as his initial test subject. The woman had no family, was essentially forgotten by society at large, and needed a fresh start. If Todd was going to go through with this again he needed to choose carefully to avoid suspicion.
The latest offers Todd had seen were from rich families all willing to pay top dollar for results. Todd did his research finding a few couples he was willing to help. The question was where to find those couples children. This was the hard part for Todd. Thankfully he had an idea on where to look.
Todd had a few options. The first option was pursuing a prostitute yet again. Karen's testing had gone so well that dipping into that well once more could produce a desirable outcome. The only issue Todd worried about was if his actions would draw attention. Todd's device couldn't erase people's memories. Karen would be remembered by people that knew her. If Todd targeted sex workers exclusively, how long would it take before they realized he was the one responsible for their disappearance. Once that happened how long would it be before the cops became involved.
The second option for Todd was one that could be beneficial for those involved. Hospice and nursing homes had plenty of sick and dying people within their walls. If Todd did his due diligence then finding the right candidate could prove quite profitable. The only question was how, Todd would have to find an elderly per who had little familial connections. Even then though, Todd would have to worry about the staff. He presumed he could simply add them to his collection but once again the problem of alerting too many people could land Todd in hot water.
Todd now rubbed his chin thoughtfully. He was being pulled back into a world he was still unfamiliar with. How much of a risk was he willing to take?