The Dr. stood up without another word, grasping his overnight bag. “I am going up to my room. I will see you two here in the morning. What time will you meet me?” “How about you call me in my room. I’ll meet you down here in the lobby, “stated the nice lady in a most accommodating manner and tone. “Good,” having agreed to declared plans, Dr. Dramaric turned and headed to the front counter to receive the key to his room. “Do not under estimate that man. He is lethal!”

In a conference room, the government representative of the 22nd Consortium Triumvirate, nervously waited for his superior to come in. This 22nd CT, Government Worker, Grade Post 11 – Mr. Janusio Schooks, performed as the government representative to the Uasonirocu Factor Concern, the number one intergalactic military contractor corporation throughout the galaxies, which created the product - ANNA 7. On their location on planet Setarips, Schooks ferried back and forth from the 12 different plants and foundries, presenting and dispatching reports to CT headquarters. Jausio finally made a choice of which chair to sit in. The growing anticipation of the possible subjects that could be discussed at this meeting made him very, very nervous. As the door opened, he knew that all the mysteries would be solved, as his new boss entered the room.

Her name was Latta Taynard. She had the title of, 3rd Assistant Secretary to the Chiefs of State of the 22nd CT. And she had a series troubling topics to elaborate upon with Janusio and others personnel with extremely high security clearances. “Mr. Janusio Schooks, “she paused for effect. “ Congratulations on your new position. I hope you will initiate more effective and efficient methods of tracking the behaviors of our contractors than your predecessor’s. Good Tidings to you.” Janusio smiled politely while 3rd Asst. Secretary spoke up, “I’ll get right to it. Sir. Do you know your immediate goal?” Janusio thought it best to play dumb right now, “No. I do not know 3rd. Asst. Secretary.”

There was more silence for a second. Finally she sat down, but not before starring him down with a determined grin, “Your goal is to find out two things.” “First, how did a super-secret file containing the musical history of a candidate planet, preparing this new world for admission….. and induction into the Consortium…. Get into the hands of this contractor?” More silence. “This file could only be made available from research labs of the Emissary Corps Division of the CT. I cannot tell you how upset the upper elite of our government is. This is a very serious breach of security. The Emissary Corps has agents on the candidate inductee planet, now for over the last twenty years. This breach as far as the CT is concerned, has undoubtedly jeopardized the whole project. The candidate planet is scheduled for induction in the next four or five years. Somebody is going to die, for this screw up!” said Latta, after which she could only sigh – heavily. “Even I did not have clearance to this information until this, this,…. debacle. How could this have happened?” No answers uttered from Schooks lips. “We have found out why they put the file in Anna 7. The researchers at the UFC adapted these music files into an initializing system, which confirms the internal nano circuitry units of Anna, ensuring each day they are deployed correctly. The Concern researchers hard wired Anna’s brain housing group to this music file. When this music is played around her, is sung by her or is discussed anywhere within earshot of her, the music automatically initiates a self-diagnostic program, monitoring the efficiency of her circuits and their output levels. It is useful.”

“It is my understanding that this diagnostic report can be retrieved from her by some method. I don’t know.” Latta looked about for something to drink. She found it on a hospitality table, to the right of her position. She got up from her seat. Pouring herself a drink, she asked Janusio if he would like one and he declined. “This process allows field assessments to be done. Not to mention when she visits the military space ports.” “Yes. I am well aware of those capabilities,” spoke Janusio proudly. Speaking with even more confidence the 3rd Asst Secretary continued, “Everyone’s concern is, Anna 7 is an ultra top secret project. The legal ramifications of the public finding out a non-humanoid entity is enforcing the Imperial laws of the CT, would launch horrific anxiety among the diverse populations within our lawful three recognized humanoid types. Some would demand their civil rights have been violated according to CT treaties and statutes now on the books. No one can know she is well under 50% humanoid,” added the 3rd Secretary intensely. “No one!”

“This is the second mission you must fully embrace and engage. Find the answers — somehow! Find out the source of the leaks. We have major, major leaks involving these high security mission projects within the CT. Many higher ranking personnel above me are literally looking for some people to be removed for this. I mean right now! And I mean quick, fast and in a hurry!! 22nd CT security agencies, all four branches are all over this.”

Latta strolled over, pouring more beverage into her container. “As for you. I have some advice. In the future, as you move forward establishing our “new” relationship with our friends at UFC, on planet Setarips. Who - you will be dealing with daily. If at any time you are in a meeting with any of them. Ask yourself, this one question, ‘How do I know when they are lying to me? The answer is simply this – when you see their lips are moving!!’

There was a knock on the door, “Ah, my next guest. Make room. We’ll be here for awhile, “quipped Latta.

Who else will Mr. Janusio Schooks meet today along with 3rd Secretary Taynard?
3rd Secretary Taynard wondered if this new government rep for the Uasonirocu Factor Concern was up to the task?

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