1. To infiltrate Cave Johnson's mind and suss out its secrets, Chell and Wheatley need a solid alibi; otherwise, they'll be mistaken for Bath Mesa* spies, trying to steal Aperture Paranormal's patented psi-proof showercap technology. Thankfully, they know a duo of trustworthy agents that Cave will definitely let into his mindscape - agents Atlas and Peabody! The best part? It's not even necessary to look the part (or have psi-powers, in Wheatley's case), as long as you give off the impression of a suave and competent Psychonaut!
* - Not a real company. Never has been.
2. When real Atlas and Peabody arrive on the scene to carry out Gladys's orders and catch Wheatley and Chell, Lifeline notices some identity fraud is afoot, and everybody else notices that Lifeline has more going on under her hood than she lets on. Well, maybe aside from Cave himself, he's too busy nursing a celebratory margarita.
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Fun fact! This artwork of Atlas, Peabody and Lifeline was my first drawing of 2025! I literally started the sketch as soon as Jan 1st struck so it could have the honors.
...And then there were circumstances. But I kept my promise to post Psychoportal stuff this year, so!
