Arbiter McKenna in the Interrogation

[Yoshida]

The room was dark. One could find scratches on the walls here and there, undoubtedly from former captives. The only source of light was a small window on the upper side of the room. Even that light however was discomforting for Jim McKenna, the Arbiter of the Junker Conress. He was strapped on his bed for at least two hours according to his best estimations. He shook his head as he felt diziness overwhelm him, Jim was hungry and thirsty ever since he was captured.

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The Provocateur of the Lane Hackers was quickly moving through the corridors of Leiden Base. It was a busy day for Goro Yoshida, more busy than usual. He entered the command center and scanned the room for the Communications Operative.

"Do we have the uplink ready with Airdrie?"

"Yes, Mr Yoshida."

"Open it up." The operative pressed a few clicks on his console and the large screen which dominated the room showed Airdrie Hideout for a moment before it changed, revealing Professor Hunter on a seat along with several senior Hackers standing around her.

"Greetings. I hope Airdrie is quiet, as usual." He leaned his head in respect. "I would like to report that everything is ready, we are now moving to the Interrogation room."

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Two minutes later the bulky door opened and four Lane Hackers in medical uniforms entered the room. Two of them started monitoring a number of screens which the Arbiter assumed they projected his biosigns, the third was responsible for the videocall with Airdrie and the fourth approached him and checked the straps and the cables which were connected to his forearm.

No more than sixty seconds passed and Goro Yoshida entered the room as well. Unbeknown to everyone, a transparent membrane was attached to his left palm which was connected to one of the devices of this room. He carefully approached the Arbiter before stopping at a safe distance and without saying a word he inspected his condition for several seconds.

"I see that you have not yet lost your morale, Jim. Apparently we still have work to do." The Provocateur gently said which made his statement sound even more frightening. Then he turned his back on his prisoner and slowly removed his suit, leaving it on a chair.

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"There are those who lack ambition. Who lack ability. But if you possess both then it is your role to reign over this world."

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