17- The Dragon, D1988

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As Rocky and Sasha standby with the utility crew, 682 stretches out and takes a nap in the arena.

Iris and Jennifer look out upon the sight.

"It is strange to think that 682 was ready to kill only hours ago, and now looks like a house cat lungeing in the sun." Iris says.

"You have not seen that creature's rage mode, have you?" Jennifer asks.

"No.. why?" Iris responds.

Jennifer turns away. "It is all I ever see when I look at him.. a monstrosity so terrible it is hard to imagine anything worse exists."

"I have had the displeasure of seeing the footage of successful escapes

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"I have had the displeasure of seeing the footage of successful escapes.." Doctor Therman comments. "I am surprised you can keep your breakfast down, Jennifer."

Jennifer covers her mouth. "I am doing my best."

"Just looking at 682's normal form is haunting enough. I can not imagine what you have seen." Iris says, looking away from 682.

After the utility crew finishes with the wall between cells, they move to decorate Sophia's room, closing and locking the door behind them.

Rocky walks up to 682. "They are done on the wall, decorating the room for Sophia now."

682 slowly rises. "If there will be nothing else, I will return to my cell then."

"Actually, is there anything you might want to make your room feel more home-like?" Rocky asks.

Sasha looks at Rocky and then at 682.

682 grins. "A giant apple tree." He then walks into his cells.

"I can't tell.. was that sarcasm or is he serious?" Rocky asks.

"Sarcasm." Sasha replies.

They exit the arena to find Doctor Collingwood and 999 had already left.

"I was about to come to check on you. You have been in there for six hours!" Cain comments.

"You could have come upstairs with us." Doctor Therman says annoyed.

Iris and Jennifer follow her.

"Congratulations, Mr. *****, on not only taming 682 but impressing the 05 council despite a heavy opposition." Doctor Therman smiles. "Furthermore, they are considering reinstating your officer status."

"I'll pass on the reinstatement. I had opposition?! From who?" Rocky asks.

Doctor Therman shakes her head. "You know that I know just as little as you do. For the time being, why don't you enjoy a little free time. I am sure Cain can handle any breaches."

"Does free time include surface action?" Rocky asks.

Doctor Therman shakes her head.

"Just as well. If I was going, I would want to take a group with me." Rocky smiles at the others.

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