The Adventures of Professor Proton, Jr.: "The Proton Express..."

The Adventures of Professor Proton, Jr: "The Proton Express..." Part XXVI...

"The Adventures of Professor Proton, Jr: The Proton Express..."

Summary: In my first longer Proton Jr tale, can Prof Proton Jr. aka mild-mannered Sheldon Cooper and Dr. Amy aka Amy F. Fowler save the world at Christmas...And can Proton Jr. keep that blond sob of an engineering genius Tom Swift, Jr. away from his girl?

Equally important...Should Cameragirl Penny allow this thing to appear on her acting credits or just accept that all hope of a professional career is gone and just enjoy while peddling her drugs?

[For those curious about the Tom Swift adventures, of course much of this is taken from "Tom Swift and His Diving Seacopter", one of the best books in the series which got me into science long, long, long ago.]

Disclaimer: All is Chuck's...

Part XXVI...

"Mr. Swift..." the toothy grin of Pytor Putinsky, President of the Russian Federation, on screen greeted Swift in the Suburo compartment control room.

"And the famed child educator, Professor Arthur Proton, Jr." definite sneer. "How good to know you are involved here, Professor. Russia's children will be delighted."

"Mr. President...Nice to see you again, sorry it has to be under such circumstances." Swift noted, motioning for Proton to keep calm.

Danged filthy Russkie murderer...In Texas, we'd...

Well, in my part of Texas...

"Yes...A true tragedy, the loss of Dr. Hofstadter." Putinsky, somber tone. "I hope it will not interfere with your mission?" questioning smile.

"No, we have another exobiologist on board, but I wanted to offer my condolences and regret that this incident occurred. And assure you all efforts will be made to see the perpetrator brought to Justice." Tom, firmly.

You, you smirkin' Russkie sidewinder...Proton glared.

"Yes, the Dr. Wyckcliffes...A pity that such people could have been allowed amongst your team. However...Americans? What can you do?" mock shrug, airy wave of hand. "You seem to have some very strange people among you these days."

"The Wyckcliffes will be apprehended. Though it was Dr. Bwarry Wyckcliffe who committed the murder." Swift, calm tone. "The UN is searching for the unknown vessel that took them aboard now."

"Indeed..." on split screen the UN Secretary General appeared... "And we appreciate your help in this, Mr. President."

"Anything we can do, to avenge our martyred sister..." Putinsky offering cool smile. "But of course, we must consider the practical matter at hand. Mr. Swift? Do you require more assistance? I can order vessels into the area within a few hours. With the permission of UN authorities, of course." Smile.

"He means he has 'em there..." Proton hissed. Swift, slight wave to hold off.

"That's appreciated Mr. President but the UN task force, including your component, is at hand though by our mutual agreement, keeping a safe distance. All parties have agreed to this since the information was shared." The Secretary General cut in.

"I agree...And we will call for any needed help, when needed." Swift noted.

"Yes..." slight darkening. "Information shared only when the craft was on its way. Had we been informed..." Putinsky, angry tone.

("You build the anger, steadily..." Wil, during cut break, at Putinsky set desk, noted to Penny standing near in her uniform, who rolled eyes. Yeah, yeah.