A Walk in the Clouds [for Hans]

[onemorebounty]

*Samus paced, eleven long steps from one wall to the other, a half-turn, and eleven steps back. Her surroundings were austere, gunmetal gray walls, ceiling, and floor, interrupted by paler panels that gave off light. A closet-sized cubicle stood tucked into one corner, and a small table held a few odds and ends

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[hammerofhell]

A chance to see Samus? Hans would be most foolish to pass up such an opportunity. So it is that a short time later, Hans arrived.

"It is good to see you, Samus. How have you been?"

[onemorebounty]

*Samus smiles warmly, pleased and a little gratified at his prompt response. The air of the room, though, has a sterile, slightly chemical smell reminiscent of a hospital or the like.*

Likewise, Hans. I've been well, thank you, and I've a promise to keep. That is, if you'd still like to go flying with me?

[hammerofhell]

Indeed, it is an unpleasant smell, bringing to mind the horrible smells of warfront hospitals, the dead and the dying...

He clears his head with a small shake, but smiles. "I would like nothing better."

[onemorebounty]

Lovely. I'm afraid there's a little formality, before we go anywhere. Well, more than a formality--decontam.

*She picks up one of the oddments from the table, a small device that has a button near one end and a glass nodule full of a clear liquid at the other.*

First, a shot of this, then a shower and a change.