On board the Sovereign

[Aether]

Pierce looked back at the holographic display, he places his finger on the intercom.

"I don't know... If his condition isnt improving, we might have to push forward that operation with the prisoner. You said its his son, right? If so, its the closest genetic mark we have for donors.."

He released the intercom, and walked back to the holodisplay, waiting for input. Before he could do it himself, the holodisplay activated, and the small man stood there once again. Pierce was a little shocked, but Sting Ray was still emotionless, and didnt react. In a mocking tone, Sting Ray began to speak.

"I see you're trying to revive Joshua Hunt, can I help?"

Pierce turned slightly scarlet.

"If you're just going to make jokes, I'll pull you from thst terminal."

The small man crossed his arms.

"Relax, get a sense of humor. I know what you're trying to do, since he built half of these systems. You honestly thought you could keep me penned up in here?"

Pierce sighed.

"No, I didn't. So, are you going to talk finally, or do I actually have to pull you and toss your digital rear out the airlock?"

"I'll talk, sure, but not about the stuff you need for your little project. The young man you captured with the Legion man, he's not Hunt's son. In fact, he didn't even know who Hunt was until someone told him. The kid has no mother, unless you count glass tubes as people now."

Pierce took a step back, attempting to process what Ray had told him. A minute of silence. Two. Then, it hit him. He was shocked, speechless and confused all at once.

"Y-you mean to tell me..."

Before he could finish, Ray interrupted.

"Thats right, he's your bosses clone."