Meeting in progress: LRI awaits unknown contact

[Lincoln Research Institute]

The docking sequence complete, and the crew from the BWT embark onto LRI)Technical.Suppotr, Niels heads out the back of the cockpit to the external access hatch. As he approaches, three figures emerge from the lit up area. A woman offers her hand and greets Dr Bohr. He is taken aback when he identifies the Order insignia on the womans suit

"Welcome aboard, Dr Gaiman." Niels takes her hand and shakes it firmly.

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[Erasmas]

Cpt.Gaiman: It's captain Gaiman, please. But let me introduce you to my assistants in this matter. This is doctor Janus Pitt *gestures towards the bald man, who nods at Bohr with a neuter expression, a notepad in his hand* He is chief of scientific staff on my team; and this is lieutenant Balavi Shenoy, my head of security *the bearded man's eyes dart in every direction, taking mental photos of every detail of the ship; his right hand is clutching the handle of a suitcase, while the left hand never leaves the close proximity of a gun holster on his thigh* He is here to ensure that everything goes smoothly during the transfer.
Now, would you care to inform us how did the Brotherhood of Steel know of this meeting? Did you inform them, doctor? *her eyes fix on those of the scientist, all traces of courtesy disappearing for just a moment*

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[Lincoln Research Institute]

Dr Bohr sensed the brief tone of hostility when he was questioned about the unexpected arrival of the BrotherHood of Steel vessel. He felt compelled to enlighten the fact that he was careful of being followed, but at the end of the day, the University only supplies mid-ranged equipment.

"It wasn't me, I have as much of an idea as you." he remarked "however she seems harmless"

He turned to the sensor display and thought to himself I hope I ain't in the crap here

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[TheMeltler]

[Sara contiunes to wait a responce from the doctors, and as she waits, she opens the logs, files, and a lot of other stuff on a nearby screen and starts to type.]

Sara : *muttering* "i do hope these people are trustworthy..."

[Sara opens a comm to the near escorts]

Sara : "escort one and two, scout the field for anyone and anything."

[after that, sara goes back to what she was doing.]

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[Erasmas]

Onboard the Resheph cruiser, the powerful sensors immediately detect the BoS scouts starting to patrol the space; the comms officer taps a few buttons on his console and types in a message.

A communicator on Shenoy's wrist bleeps twice, then a screen lits up and shows a message. The security officer reads, then looks up to Gaiman.

Lt.Shenoy: Captain, the Brotherhood of Steel is sending patrols to scout the area.
Cpt.Gaiman: *nods* Understood. *turns to the scientist* Doctor Bohr, you might want to tell them to recall their fighters. There is no need to scout, Cerberus surveillance is already in act. Also, we still don't know if we can trust them. They could be infected as well, for what we know. *pauses* And we might as well proceed to the matter at hand; we cannot stay here forever. Where do you keep the subjects?

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[Lincoln Research Institute]

Niels turned to his first mate and instructed him to contact the new comer to recall their scouts. He emphasizes the fact this meeting was supposed to be in secret.

"If you'd be so kind as to follow me" Niels suggests to Gaiman, motioning towards the aft of the research ship.

There are ten bodies here, all sealed in the cryocubes. Take them all, there is nothing more we can do for them on our own.

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[Erasmas]

Cpt.Gaiman:*silently stares at the frozen bodies for some seconds, then nods* Excellent. Lieutenant Shenoy, doctor Pitt, please proceed.

The two men approach the various cryocubes. Shenoy opens the suitcase, which appears divided in two parts; on the left side there are various spaces hosting instruments, while the right side hosts a shiny metal shell, with no apparent lids or openings, and an extensive danger warning label on it. Doctor Pitt takes various instruments from the suitcase and performs tests on the subjects as well as on the cryocubes, marking the results on his clipboard. The procedure goes on for several minutes.

Cpt.Gaiman: *while watching the officers at work* You made the right choice, doctor Bohr. Cerberus will take care of the subject at best of our possibilities. *pauses* I initially intended to invite you in our laboratories, but the presence of the Brotherhood ships may have jeopardized the security of the meeting, and it would be for the best of everyone if we leave the system readily. However, we will keep in contact. *takes a small metallic sphere from a pocket* This is a message capsule; it contains the frequency for one of our communication channels. We are entrusting it to you, doctor Bohr, and to you alone. If you press the small red button, it will release a thin organic stripe with the written message; be sure to read it and memorize it, because within 5 seconds the stripe will oxidate and burn. *turns to the two men, that have just finished checking the cryocubes, then nods*

Lt.Shenoy: *taps his wrist communicator* Mister de Shahrizai, prepare the cargo hold for the delivery. *turns to Bohr* We are ready to commence the transfer.

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[Lincoln Research Institute]

Doctor Bohr takes the small spherical device, and gives it a brief look over. It is technology he hasn't seen before and it intrigues him.

"It'll be keep in my secure vault, and thank you for the assistance here. We are at a loss here about the situation and the fact this is really not our line of work. If I may, send me further information regarding this infection when you have got something new."

After over seeing the transfer with Cpt.Gaiman, Dr Bohr gives one final goodbye and heads for the bridge. Finally, these BrotherHood guys are no longer his problem. He ponders a minute, looking at the device Gaiman handed him. I'm sure I'll be needing this in the future he thinks to himself

[Erasmas]

Back onboard the BWT, with the cryocubes secured in the hold, the Cerberus officers discuss about the meeting.



Cpt.Gaiman: That went well, all things considered. I still wonder how the Brotherhood came to know of the meeting; we'll have to keep our eyes open for them. Transmit the latest telemetries to the drone network.
Lt.Shenoy: Yes captain. What about doctor Bohr? Do we keep him under surveillance?
Cpt.Gaiman: Yes... with discretion. We don't want to put him under pressure, and it's better if he thinks we're not watching his every move. *pauses* Janus, what do you think of him and his group?
Dr.Pitt: They're very competent. The subjects are in excellent condition, and the cryocubes are perfectly configured. I wish we could work more often with people like him...
Lt.Shenoy: I wish we wouldn't need to. Every operation like this brings countless security issues.
Dr.Pitt: But it was definitely worth the risk! I can't wait to get back to my lab, with this new material...
Lt.Shenoy: It was almost worth the risk just to see you outside your lab, Janus. Why are you so eager to bury yourself in that hole again?
Dr.Pitt: Really, Balavi, of all the people, you should be the one to understand the most. When you tend to your security duties and investigations, what is the one thing that you value more?
Lt.Shenoy: Information, of course, but it's not the sa-
Dr.Pitt: It is exactly the same thing! Scientific research is like an investigation, and I need all the information I can get in order to progress. And the kind of informations I need can be obtained only in a well equipped laboratory...
Cpt.Gaiman: If you're about to ask for more equipment, Janus, the answer is always "no". You already had your accelerator upgrade this month, you should know that it's not always so easy to procure the materials we need.
Lt.Shenoy: *taps his communicator* Mister de Shahrizai, how long to the Fading Sun?
Erasmas: *from the comms* Twenty klicks to the coordinates, monsieur. Shall I prepare the red carpet for mademoiselle Gaiman?
Lt.Shenoy: *closes the comm without answering* Hmpf... Why are we trusting this freelancer, captain?
Cpt.Gaiman: Who says I'm trusting him? He's just useful. And he'll do whatever we ask him, as long as we hide his family from the GRN.
Lt.Shenoy: I wonder why he didn't ask the Council for help, it could have been easier for both sides.
Cpt.Gaiman: That part of the story is top secret...

The BWT approaches the Resheph cruiser at the outskirts of the New York system and docks with it. After some minutes, the freelancer transport detaches and flies back to the system, while the Fading Sun, as silently and stealthy as when it arrived, enters a jump hole and leaves New York.

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