The Exhibit to Ophidian: Abbo Durer & Timothy Wells

[Laraqua]

"Wait, how do we know this isn't a set up by you to get to Tash," says Tim as he types out a text message.

[Dave Syrinx]

"Well, there will be clarity whrn we get to the Ophidian." Fransesca says as she comes back after the recon.

[Laraqua]

There are a lot of windows - none openable - and a back door.

"No, what I mean is, how do we know he's not the bad guy, I mean, I don't recognize your name from the expedition lists," says Timothy. His phone beeps and he checks the text message. "I mean, you tell us we should be paranoid in a public place, but you don't figure we should be paranoid about going with you to god knows where?"

[Tabs]

"Nice one, Tim, but don't think too hard, you may have a useful idea. We four are together, and I'm going with you, to Ophidian HQ."

[Dave Syrinx]

Fransesca watched the two men, whom she knew neither of. "If me and Tash go out the back door, Tim and Abbo exit through the front. We meet up at the HQ!" She starts to head towards the rear door and ushers Tash with her.

[Laraqua]

Tash just follows Franscesca along nervously.

"Wait a tic, show me your ID, prove that you're Morletti, than fine," says Tim.

[Dave Syrinx]

She reaches for her pilot´s photo credentials and flashes it for Timothy. Then goes and tries the back door and exits. She holds the door up for Tash.

[Laraqua]

Timothy takes it from her for a moment and examines it for a moment, then gives a nod and a shrug. "I remember you from the letter we were sent. Not a problem."

Natasha follows Francesca as she starts for the rear door.

Wait,for Abbo to act before determining what happens.

[Tabs]

Abbo to Timothy, "Huh! Now the girls want to split up from us. Well, I've done my bit for Natasha, and Francesca seems capable; I'm returning to Ophidian - by taxi, you gonna join me? Sure wanted a jolly in the chopper though."

[Laraqua]

"I don't think she brought the chopper here, did she?" Tim says with a shrug. "And yeah, sure, okay, probably best if we were split up anyway ... in case they wanted all of us." He starts heading for the front door, writing up a text message.

Francesca,return to your own thread.

[Tabs]

Abbo follows Timothy, he shoots a backward glance towards the rear of the cafe.

"What is it with you and texting?"

[Laraqua]

"I like people to know where I am and who I'm with," says Timothy. "Now should we go out the front way to divert attention from the girls?"

[Tabs]

"Yes, we'll exit through the front. No-one should recognise me, however, I only joined the team a few hours ago."

[Laraqua]

"That's a good point," says Timothy, leading him out and towards the ferry off the island. "So what did you hear anyway? And why are you so paranoid really?"

[Tabs]

"I heard exactly as I said, it was a curious threat against Natasha. Add the murders at Ophidian, and I'm wondering what I have let myself in for, this quest to Kamchakta - you should be paranoid too!"

[Laraqua]

"I'm getting that way," says Timothy, slouching down in his seat. His mobile beeps and he checks the text message.

[Tabs]

"We are safe here. Today has been a bit hectic," says Abbo ironically. "Hi, I'm Abbo Durer, pleased to meet you, Timothy."

[Laraqua]

"Yeah, pleased to meet you, too," says Timothy. "So what'd you say your role was on the expedition again?'

[Tabs]

"I will be the cameraman. I heard somewhere that you are the boom operator. We shall be working closely together. Look, I apologise if I have been abrupt, today has been stressful."

[Laraqua]

"That's okay, it seems like a bad day for everyone," says Timothy. He leans forward in his chair. "Hey, that's the Ophidian building right there..."