Re: First Flight

by **LostTroubadour** August 10th 2013, 4:42 pm

"Uh, just a moment." The gulping may or may not have been heard, but the sharp click of glass against wood was, as well as the footsteps that followed. A door opened, and then another, and finally some papers were rustled around before John began to speak again.

"Right, Ohad Genetics. Yes, I did."

by **Mondobaughn** August 10th 2013, 4:54 pm

"May I inquire into the subject and duration of this research project?"

by **LostTroubadour** August 10th 2013, 5:01 pm

"Well, not sure how long the project will take, but the doctor will be paid hourly. The subject... It's regarding genetics and neurology, for the most part, but beyond that I can't really saaay... to you, I mean. If you can get Doctor Ohad on the line, we can discuss the details of the research itself."

More papers rustled.

by **Mondobaughn** August 10th 2013, 5:42 pm

"I can transfer you. One moment please." Co-pilot Vinny reaches over and grabs pilot Vinny's phone--much to his copy's surprise--and transfers the call. He plugs the stolen phone in and answers, in his usual baritone voice "Good evening Mister Monty; this is Vincent Ohad speaking. You have a project that might be of interest to me?"

by **LostTroubadour** August 10th 2013, 5:57 pm

"Yes, I believe I do." There's a faint series of clicks. "I've been employed to-- Ah, just a moment. I'm going to transfer you to speaker and record your agreement to keep this call confidential, if that's all right..."

"Okay, there we go. My employer requires that my research remain completely and totally secret, so this recording will serve as proof of your agreement to confidentiality. Doctor Ohad, do you agree to keep the content of this conversation utterly secret and share it with no one?"

by **Mondobaughn** August 10th 2013, 6:45 pm

Whatever it was that Monty wanted, he was serious enough to interest Vinny. With a smile, he replies "You have my word. I will discuss this information only with myself."

by **LostTroubadour** August 10th 2013, 6:54 pm

"Very good." The white noise of the call changed again, and John's voice seemed closer as speaker mode was switched off.

"I have been employed as a private researcher to study metahuman genetics and neurology, and discover anything I can regarding it. My employer has provided me with funding appropriate to hire several more scientists to achieve this goal, hence why I have called you." He paused, giving Ohad a moment to think it over and ask any questions.

by **Mondobaughn** August 10th 2013, 7:08 pm

Vincent didn't know a thing about metahuman genetics. But apparently Monty did, and Vincent was more than happy to pretend he was an expert if it meant finding out more about the supermen. "I'm interested. New Zealand, you said?" He checks his planner "it just so happens that I'm in Austrelia right now. I can be by tomorrow, if that's acceptable."

by **LostTroubadour** August 10th 2013, 7:20 pm

There was a pause before Monty spoke again. "Tomorrow? Yes, tomorrow works just fine. Let me just find the address here... Be sure to call me ahead of time, as well. Here it is."

"I'll have the paperwork ready when you get here. You'll be paid the same as everyone else."

by **Mondobaughn** August 10th 2013, 8:00 pm

-FIN-

This story continues In The Lab: On the Desk & Against the Walls.

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