- Yes, it would be impolite of us to be late to the first meeting. The conference room should be just round the corner, - Brooks checked something in his data pad.
- Let's go then.
He let the woman lead the way. It took them less than two minutes to get to the conference room. Daniel shivered a bit seeing that the entrance is guarded by a soldier in uniform, but quickly put on his warmest smile and greeted the sentinel. Soldier responded politely, but somewhat dry, and Planetform scientists entered the room.
The first thing Brooks realized with slight anguish is that he's going to be the oldest person in the room. This was something he could never really use to. He smiled at the people in the room while trying to get the most off the first glance at the faces.
Tall and somewhat handsome man in uniform, looks like descendant of Kusari. However, this impression is misleading, Brooks reminds himself, Colonials left Earth long before Kusari sleeper ship was even built. This is Ryo Kase, the minister of science. Daniel noticed slightest traces of anxiety in his face and the way he raised from his chair when they entered the room.
Lady with medical insignia on her garment. Never saw her before, Dan thinks to himself. She looks tired and focused on something else at first, but the smiles rather pleasantly and raises to welcome the newcomers.
Shaggy man in untidy suit. He throws tenacious gaze at Daniel and he knows at once that this guy's going to be either a big problem, or an excellent associate. He could only hope for the latter.
- Good day, my friends, good day from me and the whole Planetform family. My name is Daniel Brooks, this is doctor Catrine Berg. We are here to do our best to help you take this huge challenge. - Brooks makes a pause here to let mister Kase take the lead of this meeting.
