Chapter 5: The Arc has problems

Summary:

They get used to the amazing world of the ARC and anomalies. And they try to take advantage of it. They also realize James Lester's difficulties in his work.

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They leave the infirmary very curious to see everything. All the facilities are so modern, and so cold! Camille thinks. Richard looks at everything very carefully and cannot help noticing that they are looking at him with surprise, with great attention. Camille smiles then.

"Bloody genes!" Richard comments.

"Ha ha ha Richard! I recognize that, for this alone, it has been worth it. How could you not tell me that you had a cousin nailed to you? It seems to me that two people like you is too much. Now I understand the anomalies. You have caused them with your mere existence!"

"Oh, Camille! Stop. I did not mention any of this to you because it is more dangerous than it seems and the more you ignore this whole matter, the better"

They see a very blonde girl approaching with impressive blue eyes, very short blonde hair and a smile from ear to ear.

"Hello! I'd heard rumors, but couldn't quite believe it. I'm Abby, you're nailed to Lester! But you have such a different look… Your name is Richard, right?" she asks, presenting his hand. She is not quite sure how to greet him. He seems even more uptight than Lester, though with a shyness that Lester himself lacks.

"That's right, nice to meet you. She is my DS Camille Bordey "introduces her.

"Nice to meet you, Camille! I love your name. I think Connor is going to get a hold of you quickly. Don't worry, he's a very good boy, he's harmless."

"Thank you! By the way, Connor is the one trying to find our 'way out', right?" Camille asks. She likes Abby.

"Yes. And of course he will find it. He's a genius, even if he doesn't believe it himself," says Abby.

It looks like one I know, Camille thinks.

"By the way, have they given you the devices you will need to exit the building?" Abby asks.

"That's right" they both answer at the same time, holding them as if they were bombs about to explode.

"Hahaha! Don´t be afraid of them. They're hooked up to cameras throughout this building. So we know what happens in here in case a problem arises. They are not just phones, that too. I'll explain in a few words how they work " And she delves into how to use Camille and Richard's devices. In the end they aren´t as complicated as they seem, much to Richard's relief. "Plus," Abby continues, "so we can track you down the second Connor opens the anomaly. Speed is very important"

Suddenly there is a huge roar. Richard approaches Camille to unconsciously protect her. Camille lets herself be hugged without problems, but she's really scared.

"What was that?" she asks.

"Oh, it's a mammoth!" Abby answers confidently and calmly. "I think he's hungry again"

Richard and Camille look at her totally confused.

Abby realizes this and clarifies: "Because of anomalies, animals and people from other times come and go. You will get used to it. Nothing happens. Our job is to get them to go back to their places of origin and not harm civilians. In case you haven't been told, none of this should come out of here. Outsiders wouldn´t understand it and would be uselessly alarmed causing even greater damage."

Richard assures her:

"I promise you, no one will know about this from us."

And looking at Camille, he makes her confirm:" Isn't it true, Camille?"

"Of course. I am Police. I'm also in charge of protecting civilians. Nobody has to worry about us ", says Camille

"Perfect…." And looking to the side, she exclaims: "Ah, Connor, come closer! I'm going to introduce you to Lester's cousin."

She waits for Connor to come closer, a surprisingly young and unkempt boy seems to Richard, albeit with a frank and kind look. The young man's reaction is not long in coming as Abby lets out a laugh.

"It's true, they are the same! Is incredible!" Then he´s stunned looking at Camille. Camille smiles at him in amusement as Richard lets out an exasperated sigh, looking away. Always the same reaction. It's the bad thing about working with a Caribbean Venus.

"Connor! This is DI Richard Poole and his DS Camille Bordey. Let's say we had to remove them in extremis, avoiding certain and accidental death. Now they´re fine. He´s Connor Temple, our genius. Even if he doesn't seem like it now, he knows how to talk," teases Abby.

"Sorry! This is incredible. Nice meeting you both." He says finally, though he just stares almost intently at Camille.

"Nice to meet you, my friend," Richard speaks to him, not quite sure that he´s listening. Although he still talks to him. "I have been told that you are the genius who will get us out of this predicament. It´s right?" His Inspector ways came out.

Connor realizes his incorrectness and responds quickly: "Yes, sure, don't worry, really. If in the end all the anomalies open. Well, I'm leaving to continue my work. I'm really glad to have met you!" And he runs away.

"If you don't mind, I have to go too. I have work to do. Here are your passes to be able to enter and exit the ARC without problems. As long as you are here, enjoy it! And I hope we meet again without using the anomalies. You have to know that Lester has never used an anomaly before. He only did it when he sensed a danger to you. He said it was a family matter. Bye!" And she runs away.

"Camille, I think we should go out now. We really need to give us some air."

They then head towards the exit and leave. They are impressed by the incredible security measures. And Richard still feels like a rock star. Never have so many people stared at him in amazement.

"How glad I was to dress for this horrible English climate of yours, Richard," Camille comments.

Richard smiles and replies: "Horrible?. I'm in heaven."

Camille looks at him in amazement and answers: "If I get to know that this cold makes you in such a good mood, I'll bring you first."

They both laugh and continue walking, browsing around arm in arm. Richard has decided that he has to continue to let himself be carried away by what he feels.

When they find themselves in a small pub eating something "typically" English, an almost bald man approaches them, with a sullen and strange gaze that stares at them until, after checking some connections on his mobile phone, he approaches them and addresses them .

"Excuse me for interrupting your meal, I´m Mr. Leek, I work at the ARC."

Richard automatically tensed and asked:

"Have they found the way out?"

"The exit? Ah no, I'm afraid they're still at it! Also, the team has had to go out on a mission. I should not comment more." answer back. "It's just that it seemed to me that you didn't seem very happy about this whole situation. And my opinion is that it is perhaps because of the way Lester directs it. In case you have any complaints, you can speak to me directly."

Both Richard and Camille didn't like Leek's comment, at the very least it's pretty weird.

"Mr. Leek, we have no complaints at the moment, I assure you. I would appreciate it if you would let us eat in peace." Camille replies.

"I see. Anyway, my phone is on their cell phones, I tell them because it will be the only connection that will help them. I'm going, I have to go. I've gotten them to see what's happening right now in the ARC. You will observe that I am going to become their only option. Thanks for listening to me"

Leek leaves quickly.

Richard is outraged:

"But what is this! Does Lester know the kind of person he's in charge of?"

Camille says, "Take it easy! All this is very strange. Let's finish eating, let's go somewhere quiet and watch the cameras. It worries me"

With what they would have liked to enjoy their food! "But they hurry even more, finish, go outside and what they see makes their blood run cold, especially Richard.