Techology Field

“It was quite simple really, all we had to do was invert the phase field. The particular wavelength of Miss Jones’ technology damper means we could just reverse the effect. The tricky part was working out how to increase the field size.” Kenneth said, handing a pad of research to Cass and Jay.

“Indeed! There was a similar experiment back at my Charon facility that ended in complete failure when we inadvertently boosted all the wavelengths in the labs. Poor technicians were never the same after that.” Artemis added, shaking his brain take slightly. “I mean that literally too. Some of them grew extra limbs.”

“Get to the point please.” Jay said an exasperated sigh escaping his lips. First Jaxx and Eve barging in and then these two not getting the hint to leave.

“Well quite.” Artemis said, biting back the sarcastic reply on his lips. “Using the kit from the medi-bay we plugged it directly into the flight controls of the starbug. So it’s not directly a field anymore.”

“Think of it more as a current, we managed to bend the field to extend around the workings of the star bug, which was much more efficient than trying to capture the entire ship. The only thing is….” Kenneth explained.

“The cockpit is now rather cramped.” Artemis finished with a smile.

“Excellent. Now I’m trying to…” Jay said, and was interrupted by Kenneth.

“One last thing. Miss Jones, We’ve managed to cobble something together for Artemis and Candy so they can come with us. However, I thought you might appreciate this.” He took Cass to one side, so that Jay and Artie couldn’t hear. Tactfully ignoring the tear streaks on her cheeks he carried on “I have managed to engineer a field for myself as well. However, I have been informed about your previous experiences on Fernando’s and would like to offer my services as a personal technology field for you.” He bowed low, and when Cass remained quiet and scowling he added: “If you wish to disable my sensory input so I cannot eaves drop then… Whilst I would not like it, I am willing to oblige.” He smiled.

Cass made a non-committal noise.

“Think about the offer Miss Jones.” Kenneth said. “Come Doctor Pritchard. We must prepare for our outing.” Kenneth said, and whisked Artie away.

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