Xavier starred at the mountain of data they had sifted through. He looked over Fujisawa and frowned, “I still don't get it.”
“Neither do I.” The two had focused their work onto the two files listed as HTS-Rma-841 and HTS-Khi-842. So far they had identified their names but didn't understand what she meant by upgraded.
As the professors scratched their heads Xavier scoffed, “We must be missing something. Kodachi and Ranma neither of them possess any telepathic markers.”
A knock came at the door followed by a man carrying beer, Chinese food and a data cube, “You two look like hell.”
Fujisawa pulled the top off the can and quickly downed the majority, “We've just been made privy to some kind of Romero horror with HR Geiger guest starring. He flicked his finger along the touch screen bringing up the details.”
“You can spare me the visuals.” He turned to his box of noodles and pulled out a mouth full, “What are you going to do with this lovely black mail folder?”
Xavier shrugged, “Leak most of it to a few universities and smaller companies.”
Fujisawa nodded, “No point in drawing them down on top of us. I'm more worried about getting Nanami to safety.”
“Perhaps you egg heads should watch the news a bit closer.” He tapped the interface hovering just centimeters off the surface of the table, “This broke about half an hour ago.”
The speakers came to life as a woman appeared on the wall, “In galactic news today we have received footage from multiple anonymous sources.” Behind her clips of several orbital and planetoid stations suddenly exploding played. The anchor continued, “The notorious STARS group from the Apple system are calming responsible for destroying several bio weapons research facilities. We have yet to confirm the destruction or existence of any of these stations. While Umbrella-Weyland-Yutani has adamantly denied supplying CMC and mercenary firms with the t-virus, the data we have received indicates the contrary.”
Fujisawa laughed at the multiple disclaimers on the fourth rate news network. The tabloid network had allotted a ten minute slot to the story, “No offense Logan but the Galactic Enquirer?”
Logan clicked off the broad cast as it moved to the traditional pundit back stroking and safety reassurances of the outer rim, “Seems your girl got caught up in something big and got lucky.”
The two professors shared a look of disbelief as they ate and drank. Logan nodded as he idly thumbed the files, “Ah, hell.”
He pulled up a file then set it on the over head as he accessed another database, “Think I found your missing link.”
An encrypted CMC file as it unfold he placed the files side by side. A picture of Ellen Ripley and an extensive file appeared in between Ranma and Kodachi's, “Looks like your Kodachi and Ranma are hybrid experiments.”
Xavier blinked in disbelief, “How did you come to that conclusion.”
Logan shrugged and took another mouth full of food. While the question was ignored Fujisawa gaped, “What kind of insanity was Umbrella brewing up.”
The ex-marine just nodded, “Same brew they have been selling for the past four hundred years probably.”
Fujisawa looked as his watch and nearly gagged. Xavier on the other hand was practically drooling with the implications of the experiment. While Umbrella hadn't been practicing ethical science their witches brew had coughed up the proverbial diamond. The scruffy professor scratched his chin and scowled, “Ah hell. I got to get back.”
He pulled his data crystal. His back arched and stretched as he wandered out, “I'll be back later. Might as well tell Miz what is going on if she hasn't figured it out yet.”
Once Fujisawa left the room Logan turned to Xavier and scowled, “Don't make me kick that grin off your face.”
Xavier retorted, “This could be a gold mine for the medical community.”
“They said the same thing about the Resurrection Project.” Logan grunted and picked up the remainder of Fujisawa's noodles. He glared at Xavier, “Don't feed me medical line either we both know what this is really about.”
The bald professor eyed is retainer, “Just what was the Resurrection project.”
“Read the damn file. I'll be in the armory synthesizing incendiary rounds.” Logan walked out of the room. He knew exactly what this meant to Xavier and just how far he would pursue this possible lead.
As Fujisawa settled into the taxi to the train station he typed, “Nanami- Got your message and started in on the project file.”
He paused wonder just how to say what he wanted, “While your conclusion is sound the process seems flawed. I'm not sure how much proprietary tech you are working with but I might be able to better help with your problem if you can discuss the method. Don't forget your safety glasses acid burns hurt a lot. -Proff Masamichi.”
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