We exit the ThyssenKrupp. Flambeauxs flood the chamber with an eerie glow. The twisting and turning cave prevents us from seeing what lies ahead. We hold hands and march forward with the upmost confidence.
We hear radio chatter far in the distance. A low hum of voices, what sounds like a countdown, “five, four, three, two, one, main engine start…” The countdown stops. After a minute it starts again. It’s a recording on a loop, repeating over and over.
All the while a low rumble fills the chamber with a seductive energy. We’re both anxious to see what lies at the heart of The Space Center Sepulcher – Artifact Collection.
A gust of wind. A terrible thwack on the rock walls. We see a bird larger than a man attempting to take flight.
“You haven’t room to make way!” I say to the confounded animal.
The bird stops fluttering and glares at us. It’s plumage a deep crimson gold.
“Squawk… Tranquility base here, the eagle has landed. Squawk! Squawk!” Replies the bird.
“You silly bird, you’re in the basement. You can’t fly down here.” You explain.
“Squawk… Tranquility base here, the eagle has landed. Squawk! Squawk! The bird replies.
We make our way past the confused eagle. On its breast we see emblazoned on a golden disk, “LEM”.
Stay tuned for the next installment…
The Firm Part 11 – Intergalactic Finance Minister
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