The cancellation reached Kellan while he was checking the reader’s tie-down points.
He read it once, then called the supplier. Orla continued packing the borrowed test leads into their separate case. Juno had removed the red calibration tag only after completing the warm-up reference and two comparison runs. Its replacement stated the operating limits in smaller handwriting and did not fit neatly over the feed slot.
“We haven’t cancelled the demonstration,” Kellan said into the phone.
Across the bench, Juno looked up.
The supplier’s booking clerk kept her voice low. Kellan could barely hear her over the yard’s lifting machinery.
“The vehicle has been withdrawn pending clarification of the load.”
“The load hasn’t changed.”
“We’ve seen the notice.”
