The liaison arrived while Felix slept.
Vivienne heard his practiced reassurance before she saw the attachment.
“A brief assessment. We need to establish that the equipment won’t injure the designated operator on initial connection. It can be completed before his next work period.”
That was a sensible question.
Her hand had already moved toward the form when she read the conclusion it required.
Suitable for the full period of emergency service.
She turned the page. No duration appeared beneath it.
The liaison glanced toward Felix’s closed door.


