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“That’s clear. What’s next? What should we prepare for?” shouted out one of the military men grudgingly. “Can the planet withstand this pressure?”

Dr Sianti nodded, understanding the question.

“Yes, I see your point. What does this mean in the long run, that is the question? Well,” he pondered his answer, “it threatens termination.”

The whole room let out a questioning exclamation, “Huh?” Some recoiled back, and some started pointing at the screen with their hands. Monsieur Dordain and Dr Sianti turned to the screen. The graph showing the signal activity from Voyager froze.

Jean-Jacques Dordain was whispering to a running assistant.

“Are you sure this is accurate?” he switched on the microphone and clarified. “Gentlemen, the signal has stopped broadcasting. No one can register it even close to the quadrant.”

“So, is it over?” someone from the audience asked.

“No,” answered Dr Scianti and pointed at the number of the absolute luminosity which had jumped up two points.

Part 3 – Chapter 34

Dandin walked ahead. He was pensive and sad, occasionally glancing at the travelers.

“What is with him?” Debby asked David in a whisper.

“I don’t know,” David shrugged, “maybe he’s still upset about the fall?”

Debby wanted to go up to the light-haired boy and ask him what was wrong, but she held herself back. She looked around at all the travelers for support. Dr Capri caught her gaze. Debby shifted her eyes to Dandin and turned back to the doctor. Dr Capri nodded.

They walked down a long corridor that seemed to have no end. Sometimes they turned and there were golden walls again. There were no pictures or objects on the walls, only a fine geometric pattern that mottled them from floor to ceiling, making them look like a honeycomb. Dr Capri approached Dandin. He signalled to the travelers to slow down and leave them alone.

“Dandin, is something worrying you?”

Dandin came out of his reverie and looked at the doctor in confusion.

“Huh? I was just wondering. My master once asked me if I wanted to get married or to serve him. At that time I confidently chose service,” he pursed his lips in an attempt to find the words and added quietly. “But today, when I saw… perhaps I was rushed?”

Dr Capri looked at him good-natured and lowered his eyes, remembering something.