Thirty-TwoSurveying the gang of squabblers and potential mutineers gathered around the conference table, it remained beyond hope that they could pull off the miracle required of them, but to Machuzak’s astonishment everyone was present, including Toshi and Slava. More remarkably, no one was arguing. “In a week we have visitors coming,” he said. “This you know. If we haven’t lost the chance already, it will certainly be our last opportunity to convince Moravec and Whitman that CFRC scientists have some idea of what they’re doing. Can we show them that Prometheus can hold a fire?”
All eyes turned toward Abbuhl. “I’d say that’s a possibility, Sir Director.” Fred didn’t look much better for the sleep Machuzak had ordered him to get a few days ago. “The vessel bake is nearly complete, so far s
