Frank Schatzing by The Swarm

Author:The Swarm
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Biohazard Containment Facility

Moments after the crabs had arrived, Johanson’s helicopter touched down next to the institute. A lab technician accompanied him to the elevators. They descended two floors, got out and walked down a stark, neon-lit corridor. The technician opened a heavy door, and they entered a room filled with monitors. The biohazard sign above the steel door at the back was the only indication that death lurked beyond. Johanson spotted Roche, Anawak and Ford, talking quietly together. Oliviera and Fenwick were in conversation with Rubin and Vanderbilt. Rubin caught sight ofJohanson and came over to shake hands. ‘Never a dull moment, is there?’ He gave a frenzied laugh.

‘I suppose not.’

‘We haven’t had a chance to talk yet,’ said Rubin. ‘You must tell me about the worms. It’s a shame we had to meet in such circumstances, but you can’t say it’s not thrilling … Have you heard the latest news?’

‘I guess that’s why I’m here.’

Rubin pointed to the steel door. ‘Unbelievable, isn’t it? These used to be storerooms, but the army had them turned them into a hermetically sealed laboratory. I know it sounds a bit makeshift, but there’s nothing to worry about - the whole thing conforms to Biosafety Level 4. We can examine the organisms without putting anyone at risk.’

BSL-4 was the highest level of containment.

‘Will you be joining us inside?’ asked Johanson.

‘It’ll be me and Dr Oliviera.’

‘I thought Roche was the expert on crustaceans.’

‘Everyone s an expert on everything here. Vanderbilt and Oliviera had joined them. The CIA agent smelt faintly of sweat. He thumped Johanson jovially on the shoulder. ‘We picked our boffins very carefully

it takes a mix of flavours to make a good pizza. But Li’s got a thing about you, Dr Johanson. I bet she can’ t stand letting you out of her sight. She’ d love to know what’s going on inside your head.’ He guffawed. ‘Unless it s something else she s after … What do you reckon? Johanson smiled distantly. ‘Maybe you should ask her.’

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