The registered freight junction had enough room for three treatment litters, two evidence stations, and the wardens waiting beyond the last public gate. Vessa crossed its marked boundary first. Alexandra and Kumoe brought Miret's litter into the receiving lane behind her, with Orell still supporting the rear whenever his breathing allowed.
The armored handler arrived from the dry route between two wardens, his wrists secured behind him and his hooked staff carried separately. Iven walked behind Rias with his hands visible. A surface team was already searching the surge-dock exits for the woman from the amplifier room and the second technician.
