Jared

"Rain," I called out through the distortions and odd feelings and throws of consciousness. "I hope you can hear me, but the tracking device I gave you works in reverse as well. Sterling will know how to make it work given a little time. Losing consciousness again, goodbye."

*Same room but looking down on his body*

"He's calling out for help," Alex said. "You need to hurry if you are going to figure out how he works."

The other man looked down next to the table, "I've had no luck cutting it open yet, even the diamond shaving on the toughest blade I've ever seen and it still shattered the blade."

"Don't we have laser cutting tools?" Alex inquired.

"Well yes," The man said. "But the type we'll need are still experimental."

Alex grinned, "What better chance to test the effectiveness of it. I'll send for it right away."

Alex walked out of the room and past the observation unit. Victor was watching, "I don't like it."

"What they are doing to him?" Alex asked.

Victor snorted, "Being partnered with you."

"Don't get used to it Victor," Alex smirked. "I plan on outranking you soon enough, you are just a lowly peasant and you don't deserve to be here." He walked off and let Victor fume.