Fear and Loathing

[Fairchild]

Nagrebetskiy was slightly reluctant. He felt bad for not revealing the reasons for his request to Burbank, but procedures were procedures. Besides, he would want as little people to know about this part of Vergil as possible. He had previously thought of asking the biochemist to attend the experiment, but now it seemed like a bad idea.

As few people as possible.

He tapped something into his console and the light on a small card reader - exactly the same as the ones in the doors - went on. "Your card, please?" The reader beeped after Violet brought her card closer. Clearance level upgraded - blue-1.

Nagrebetskiy stood up and nodded, smiling politely. "Unless you have anything to add, that's all. Thank you."