11-09-2025, 08:40 AM
The transporter sequence took much longer than usual. Multiple safety overrides were necessary to isolate the hazardous material. After a few false starts, the familiar sound of matter rematerialization filled the science lab. Where once stood a single dilithium crystal streaked with sickly green rianite, now there was a chunk of pure dilithium and a grey cylinder of rianite-infused duridium. A couple of stray pieces of rianite failed to bond with the duridium and exploded upon materialization. The science lab shook, but the force field held. Luraim watched the process intently, trying to memorize everything.
The scientist jumped as Velaul entered.
“Oh! Hello there,” they said, looking guilty. “I hope you’re not here to send me back to Riani. We’re making so much progress here.”
The scientist jumped as Velaul entered.
“Oh! Hello there,” they said, looking guilty. “I hope you’re not here to send me back to Riani. We’re making so much progress here.”