- First person to start the story: Darren There was a knock at the door. Adam’s room was closest to the front door and he ended up answering it most of the time. Opening the door revealed a lovely woman smiling with a tripod in one arm and a carry bag in her other hand. “Can I help you?” Adam asked. “Hi, I’m Leal. Here to see Divinia and Darren,” Leal greeted cheerily. “Come on in, Leal,” Darren welcomed. “Thanks, dude,”...

Location: Cryogenics Lab Year and Date: 2122 3pm Facilitators: Fred and Edwardo Warm sunlight cast upon the floor from the south‑facing window. The latest unit rolled into the office on a machine‑assisted trolley. Fred and Edwardo stood waiting in their white lab coats, and Mary Anne knelt on the ground with a comfortable towel placed under her. On Edwardo’s command, the button was pressed and the cryogenic freezing began...