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Authors: M. L. Stephens
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Rather than going upward to accommodate for work and living space, this facility goes down to serve the same purpose. Quite a clever idea if you ask me. We are located underground and the city is completely self-contained. This allows our facility and hence our work, to operate unimpeded by the weather or the natural curiosities of governmental agencies. Our public lab facilities are located above us but we are completely separate and independent from them. Access from the upper facilities to this one is only possible via the parking garage, and vice versa.
We find it necessary to keep the curiosity of main stream society away from the intricate processes that take place here. Unfortunately, we can’t risk exposing our most important endeavors to the general population. Fear of the unknown and all that… I’m sure you understand.”
Yes. He definitely understood. This just kept getting better and better. Igor dug his nails into his forearm to ensure himself that he wasn’t dreaming. No. This was the real deal.
Exiting the elevator, Igor followed the attorney along the grey carpeted hall as he passed doors resembling those in an apartment complex or hotel.
“Here we are." Matt stopped in front of door 332. Luke approached them from the opposite end of the hall carrying Igor’s bags. Unbeknownst to Dr. Hamstein, the luggage had gone through a security search.
As Luke set the luggage down by the two men, he turned to Mr. Kincade. “Everything’s in order. Will there be anything else?”
“No. Thank you Luke." Both men watched as the driver walked to the elevator and pressed the up button.
“To avoid the use of keys, which can clutter the pockets and be so easily misplaced, thumb print scanning is used to access the living quarters. Simply place your thumb against the area that the key hole would normally be. Iris scan technology is a bit too sophisticated for this area. By using a print scan, we alleviate accidental unlocking of doors. Because of that, you’ll also notice that the need to lock the doors from the inside becomes unnecessary as well. I’d like to wait as you open your door. Even with our superior technology, I hate to leave anything unchecked.”
Igor heard the door unlatch as he placed his thumb against the keyhole scanner. Opening the door to his room, and taking a brief look inside, he was not disappointed at the furnishings. “I believe I’m going to enjoy my time here, Mr. Kincade. The accommodations appear to be impeccable.”
“I’ll inform Mr. Avery, that you’re settling in. Any contacts that you might have immediate need for are located next to the phone in your room. Please buzz me or Luke, if you have any questions or concerns. Since it’s been a long day for you, I took the liberty of ordering a meal that will be delivered to your room. I hope you don’t mind.”
With the excitement of the day taking a toll on his emotions, Igor was more than pleased that Matt had been so thoughtful. “Thank you. It’s been a rather intense day.”
“You’re welcome. We are pleased to have you join our elite scientific community, Dr. Hamstein. I’ll send someone in the morning to give you a more inclusive tour of our facility.”
“I’m assuming I’ll see my work quarters tomorrow?” After witnessing everything he had, Igor couldn’t wait to get a look at his new clinic.
“Just the type of enthusiasm we like around here. You’ll fit right in. I imagine you’re ready to get started.”
“That I am.” Feeling suddenly exhausted as the remnants of his adrenaline rush wore off; Igor held the door open with his foot, as he lugged his bags into the room. The influx of information was overwhelming. Never in a thousand years, would he have pictured himself in such a remarkable scenario.
Watching as door 332 closed behind its new occupant, Matt entered the elevator that Luke had been holding for him. “These are exciting times we live in, Luke.”
“Yes Matt, I believe you’re
We find it necessary to keep the curiosity of main stream society away from the intricate processes that take place here. Unfortunately, we can’t risk exposing our most important endeavors to the general population. Fear of the unknown and all that… I’m sure you understand.”
Yes. He definitely understood. This just kept getting better and better. Igor dug his nails into his forearm to ensure himself that he wasn’t dreaming. No. This was the real deal.
Exiting the elevator, Igor followed the attorney along the grey carpeted hall as he passed doors resembling those in an apartment complex or hotel.
“Here we are." Matt stopped in front of door 332. Luke approached them from the opposite end of the hall carrying Igor’s bags. Unbeknownst to Dr. Hamstein, the luggage had gone through a security search.
As Luke set the luggage down by the two men, he turned to Mr. Kincade. “Everything’s in order. Will there be anything else?”
“No. Thank you Luke." Both men watched as the driver walked to the elevator and pressed the up button.
“To avoid the use of keys, which can clutter the pockets and be so easily misplaced, thumb print scanning is used to access the living quarters. Simply place your thumb against the area that the key hole would normally be. Iris scan technology is a bit too sophisticated for this area. By using a print scan, we alleviate accidental unlocking of doors. Because of that, you’ll also notice that the need to lock the doors from the inside becomes unnecessary as well. I’d like to wait as you open your door. Even with our superior technology, I hate to leave anything unchecked.”
Igor heard the door unlatch as he placed his thumb against the keyhole scanner. Opening the door to his room, and taking a brief look inside, he was not disappointed at the furnishings. “I believe I’m going to enjoy my time here, Mr. Kincade. The accommodations appear to be impeccable.”
“I’ll inform Mr. Avery, that you’re settling in. Any contacts that you might have immediate need for are located next to the phone in your room. Please buzz me or Luke, if you have any questions or concerns. Since it’s been a long day for you, I took the liberty of ordering a meal that will be delivered to your room. I hope you don’t mind.”
With the excitement of the day taking a toll on his emotions, Igor was more than pleased that Matt had been so thoughtful. “Thank you. It’s been a rather intense day.”
“You’re welcome. We are pleased to have you join our elite scientific community, Dr. Hamstein. I’ll send someone in the morning to give you a more inclusive tour of our facility.”
“I’m assuming I’ll see my work quarters tomorrow?” After witnessing everything he had, Igor couldn’t wait to get a look at his new clinic.
“Just the type of enthusiasm we like around here. You’ll fit right in. I imagine you’re ready to get started.”
“That I am.” Feeling suddenly exhausted as the remnants of his adrenaline rush wore off; Igor held the door open with his foot, as he lugged his bags into the room. The influx of information was overwhelming. Never in a thousand years, would he have pictured himself in such a remarkable scenario.
Watching as door 332 closed behind its new occupant, Matt entered the elevator that Luke had been holding for him. “These are exciting times we live in, Luke.”
“Yes Matt, I believe you’re
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