Freeport 10's Research Deck: Commonwealth Research and Development Wing.

[The_Normal_Anomaly]

After some time, the white clad man tromps back into his familiar enclave with an odd sidearm. Flipping those old lights on and sitting back down at his desk, he grows introspective about his circumstances.

"I wonder how much excess the others engage in. I was never forced into this tiny shack, I chose it. I've never been in Robert's office, and I've generally been a bit busy to bother Achille in his. I need to gain more, show I'm capable of competing with the big boys."

Doctor Conway taps away at his datapad, creating a message to his esteemed colleague about the little device he had just made for him.

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Sender: Doctor Devious
To: Achille Augustin Nadeau
Re: Remember that first thing I said I would do for you?

I recently completed my most overdue project for you, however I'm ready to present the completed product to you. That is, if you happen to still be interested.

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