"Let's not rush to conclusions here."
Kasa cut in, the air tightening with suspicion.
"Are you sure you connected the power capsules?"
He tried to reason with them, to search for some other explanation for the capsule's disappearance. But deep down in his soul, he already knew the truth. The capsule had been taken by someone. And that very someone was still on the premises—that was the worst part of it. A wolf among sheep.
"Certainly. We cross-check everything every time we want to teleport."
A female scientist replied, determination in her voice. The way she said it left no room for doubt; she was telling the truth.
"How many people go near the machine?"
"Only us, the scientists."
"That narrows it down quick. Alright— all of you scientists, come with me to the back room. Let's have a chat about all this."
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