Optronics

[Strichev]

An odd sound could be heard. It was getting louder.

Franz, far from being completely awake looked at the celling, where several numbers glowed green, projected from an object at the side of his bed.

2.14 AM

The sound suddenly stopped for a few moments.

Was ist los?

Like a lightning memories of the previous day appeared. Of course. His watch wasn't working properly. It didn't set itself to Honshu time.

The sound...it must be the neural card.

He slowly got out of bed and searched for the annoying sounds source.

It was in his briefcase.

[Mailbox: 1]
[From: Kishiro Research and Development]

The scanner has been modified and mounted on your ship, connected to the mainframe. We took the liberty of deducting the funds. The receipt is on the attachment. Your stay on Honshu extends for another 7 days. We hope you do enjoy it.

After a few minutes, he sent a reply.

[Re.]
[From: Franz Maister]

Excellent, please inform me when the scanner is tested.
If it possible, please send me a proforma invoice.

Personal note: I must say, that the time I'll spend on Honshu deffinetly won't be a waste of time. This week offers me an opportunity to widen my horizon of thought, especially the different philosophy that can be sensed here.