Clockworks: The Times of the HG Wells Collection (prequels)

by jespah

In the far future, this is Temporal Agent Richard Daniels's history before his true life's mission, as a time traveler for the Temporal Integrity Commission. Joining him are Admiral Carmen Calavicci; Agents HD Avery, Sheilagh Bernstein, Thomas Grant, Daniel Beauchaine (a Section 31 operative); Drs. Boris Yarin & Marisol Castillo, engineers Kevin O'Connor, Levi Cavendish & more.

4. Chapter 4 - Briefing

"Time portals are nearly instantaneous," assured the Chief Engineer.

"I thought I was getting a time ship."

"Only to go to the Mirror."

Their boss, Admiral Carmen Calavicci, walked in. "Your first assignment is to 2151. Have you studied how to fake it as a sous-chef?"

"A little. Why don't they use stardates?"

"This era's before all that," Carmen said, "You'll find yourself using the old style calendar most of the time; it's easier that way."

"Don't forget to look wide-eyed; it's all new to 'em," said the engineer.

"Welcome to the Temporal Integrity Commission, Mr. Daniels!" enthused the admiral.