Meeting in progress: LRI awaits unknown contact

[Erasmas]

Cpt.Gaiman:*silently stares at the frozen bodies for some seconds, then nods* Excellent. Lieutenant Shenoy, doctor Pitt, please proceed.

The two men approach the various cryocubes. Shenoy opens the suitcase, which appears divided in two parts; on the left side there are various spaces hosting instruments, while the right side hosts a shiny metal shell, with no apparent lids or openings, and an extensive danger warning label on it. Doctor Pitt takes various instruments from the suitcase and performs tests on the subjects as well as on the cryocubes, marking the results on his clipboard. The procedure goes on for several minutes.

Cpt.Gaiman: *while watching the officers at work* You made the right choice, doctor Bohr. Cerberus will take care of the subject at best of our possibilities. *pauses* I initially intended to invite you in our laboratories, but the presence of the Brotherhood ships may have jeopardized the security of the meeting, and it would be for the best of everyone if we leave the system readily. However, we will keep in contact. *takes a small metallic sphere from a pocket* This is a message capsule; it contains the frequency for one of our communication channels. We are entrusting it to you, doctor Bohr, and to you alone. If you press the small red button, it will release a thin organic stripe with the written message; be sure to read it and memorize it, because within 5 seconds the stripe will oxidate and burn. *turns to the two men, that have just finished checking the cryocubes, then nods*

Lt.Shenoy: *taps his wrist communicator* Mister de Shahrizai, prepare the cargo hold for the delivery. *turns to Bohr* We are ready to commence the transfer.

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