Story of Jason Bates.

[J.Bates]

BALTIMORE SHIPYARD, NEW YORK SYSTEM, 1410 HOURS, DATE: 04/01

"Well ain't she beautiful" Cameron remarked at the hologram the AI system E.V.E. "And you wanted me to do what?"
"Encrypt all information sent to and from her, like the way you encrypted your message to me the other day." Jason replied.
Cameron smiled, "Heh, thought you might not notice. There's a bit of a reason behind that however. I'd rather that some higher powers rather not know about our little meetings and hopefully, if you agree today, our dealings."
Jason stared plainly back at him, "Why, Is there something wrong with us Junkers?"
Chuckling Cameron replied. "Of course not, although some think otherwise. Personally I believe you kind of people get jobs done, no questions asked." He walked to the window and peered out at the Jersey Debris Field. "And you, son, seem rather special. I'm sure you've heard that from me before. Scraping has made you rather wealthy these past few months, I hear." He looked back at Jason. "But I somewhat doubt you'd be prepared to do that for the rest of your life. Hmm?"

Jason thought about that. It was mainly his search for his uncle that drove him. "The scraping business has been a side thing. Something to give me a bit of income, you didn't think I came here today with this AI to entertain me while I'm out in the fields did you? I'm after my uncle and she's going to help me find any trace or leads out there. His passing seemed... wrong. I know there's more to it than meets the eye and I'll be needing all the help I can get."
"Very well, I can begin to see why you want me. It's a clever little method I learnt back when I was at university. I've used it a few times myself like with that message I sent to you. I'll see what I can do. In return however I believe you and I can start together a partnership of some sort. Here." Cameron passed Jason a key. "Head down to dock 3A. She's all yours." He made his way to the door. "Oh and I'll send you, your AI when I'm done. I wish you the best in your search for Markus."

He turned and made his way out leaving Jason staring at the key in his hand. "Detritus Haul" was marked on the key.