Reuniting a Man with his Machines

[Crowley]

Sailas narrowed his eyes and sneered unintentionally.

"As I mentioned before, research on Ikarus is classified. I don't appreciate you eavesdropping our our communications despite being near me, even more so mentioning them out loud in an unsecured area. Additionally, you will not be speaking to me or any of my employees moving forward, doctor. From here on, I expect Leon to be communicating with me, not you. Lastly, I expect you to be off of Ikarus within the next couple of hours. Any further time discrepancies will be met with unfavorable situations."

At that moment, a short redhead woman emerged from an adjacent hallway with two security guards in tow. Good, his daughter had picked up on his irritation over the communication.

"This security team will ensure that you do not stray from the areas where your equipment is stationed and your vessel is docked. I would advise you not stray from those areas. Dr. Emery will answer any questions you have moving forward. Finally, I feel it prudent to mention to you that you are no longer allowed on any SLRC base, station, or research offices due to a breach of security protocol 4.3 subsection two paragraph seven wherein 'Any unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information related to ongoing SLRC projects, by any individual employee or otherwise, will result in the guilty party to being banned, stripped of any associated rank or responsibilities, and ejected from the stations confines.' Be glad I don't throw you and your entire crew back into your ship without your precious machines...I only do that as a courtesy to Leon and our friendship.

"Good day, Dr. McKenzie. Safe travels."

He sneered one last time and spun on his heel. As he departed the area, he briefly made a mental note to send a communication to Leon. Albert's boss would hear about his employees flippant mentioning and eavesdropping of one of their more sensitive projects.

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"HERE TO STAY"