Chapter 17

flash!!! they were gone

The Boss stepped up to the platform. “That’s none of your concern! My job is to be the thinker; your job is to be the doer. Dr. Yang,” the Boss said, “I’d like to have a word. Chief, keep your team under control.” 

“Yes, sir.” The Boss stepped outside the transport room into the hallway and Dr. Yang followed. 

“Dr. Yang, please narrow the scope of the prototype. I’ve decided it’s best to only transport Chief to the time of interception. And do not remove the Foozle.” 

Dr. Yang stared at the hallway floor, then quietly cleared her throat. “Sir, transporting with a Foozle isn’t just dangerous, it’s life-threatening.” She paused and bit her lip. “I’m sorry to say this, but we attempted to attach a magnetically propelled light force on multiple test transports and each time the subjects—” 

“I don’t care, Dr. Yang. Just do it. That’s an order. Do you understand?” 

Dr. Yang nodded slowly. “I want to hear you say it.” Dr. Yang took a deep breath. “I will isolate Chief’s position in the transport and make him the sole time traveler to the destination date.” 

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