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    Gabriel glared at Tajah, some acidic remark no doubt on the tip of his tongue. However it was Lexus who spoke up.

    "I only need to know the size of the child. The dose has to be tailored to the subject's body mass." He said to no-one in particular. His voice calm, as though the entire situation was perfectly normal. Gabriel grunted and broke off staring at Tajah.

    "I don't see why we don't just shoot the runt, make our job easier."

    "Lord Kantor, would prefer it alive."

    "Why should we care? It's just some Scrag." Santo's voice is a sneer, as he casts a look at Tajah.




    The howling wind grows stronger beyond the shuttles' confines and a harsh, red light begins strobing the interior. Over the intercom the machine spirit is barely audible, repeating crackling litanies of protection. The shuttle shakes violently as landing struts descend. Through the windows the ground, barely visible through the flurry of snow, draws closer and closer. The engines strain and the floor creaks from stress. The cacophony of the gale outside and the whining turbines reaches a crescendo, ending in a mighty shudder that signals landing.

    The Pilot's voice rings out, as the din of the shuttle calms down.

    "Next stop Pleegawa."

    Then a horrifying sound, cracking ice. It carries over all over sounds with a crystal clarity. The shuttle drops suddenly, perhaps a couple of feet. Then it finally rests. Gabriel, who had been busily unbuckling himself curses, as the jarring impact sends him flying from his seat. The peculiar scribe heaves as though vomiting, but only a wheezing cough escapes his throat.

    "Next stop, same as the last. Pleegawa."
    Last edited by ellna; 2014-05-03 at 06:40 AM.
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