Chapter SixWhatever its purpose, ARC's jewel had come into being, and not by their design.
“Control room. Now.” Swanson's order was followed by a rush of bodies as two thirds of the room's occupants exited.
Samantha remained where she was, staring back at Porter Rockwell, transfixed.
“It won't take long,” Rockwell said from wherever he was hidden. “You will all see what has been wrought in the name of humanity.”
A thought struck Samantha. She waved in front of the camera that pointed into the room. Rockwell didn't notice.
Nina had remained with her and gave her a quizzical look.
“Maybe it's a good thing,” Samantha said aloud. The room had cooled somewhat with nearly everybody now gone. She wrapped her arms across her body to try and ward off the suddenly efficient aircon.
Rockwell t
