3.

Today it felt as though I made a breakthrough. We were running subroutine analysis of the biosystems, which involves a rare trip down to the bulb apparatus. Usually this isn't work for upper union members, but Elizabeth insisted on watching. Curious.

Eric was initiating the scan, and I was running secondary. She stood mesmerized, staring at the glass as beams of light shot from it in brilliant rainbows of refraction. This is a common reaction for new employees not accustomed to the sight, but not for seasoned veterans.

I thought I heard her whisper a name.

"Vash."

She was crying.