Interlude
Meanwhile back at the Restricted Wildlife Preserve…
*Conversation translated from Somali –Editor
“That looks like everyone checked in sir,” the ranger spoke in a tired haggard tone, as he sat down, relaxing his bones.
The Preserve Manager looked over the logs, “Eh, what about Mubasa?” he replied in a matter of fact tone.
“He didn’t check in?” the ranger replied, with a worried tone.
“No contact in the last three hours, wasn’t he assigned to site Zeta,” the manager replied raising a brow, “and that area is especially dangerous, the pack has claimed that region as their own.”
The ranger stood quickly seeing that his day was not even close to over, “I will put together a team to find him, dear God I hope he is alright.”
The manager nodded, echoing his sentiment, “Take small-arms, you may need it…”
Back at the Institute in a Conference Room…
Dr. Hudabo took a seat, and glanced at his gathered staff, “I have taken a look at the data, and the information on the attack at the Mall, and my conclusion is the same as yours, the terrorists were after our students. Specifically Ryan Prolaski, though at this time, I have no clear motive on why.”
Jun Min replied adjusting her papers, “Are you sure, and if that is true, should we alert the student to the inherent danger his life may be in.”
Dr. Hudabo nodded, “As prudent as that sounds, his psychological profile does not lead me to believe that at this point in time, such an act would be productive or warranted. I am currently going over his records to see a reason why, he may be a target by these terrorists forces, or perhaps a tie to the Congo Protectorate.”
Mr. Kincaid sighed, “I don’t like any of this, and I for one think we should perhaps step up security around the compound, maybe stricter curfew hours, and security checkpoints.”
Jun Min disagreed, “No, this is a school, an Institution for learning, and to help train young elites, not a prison, I don’t think that would be conducive to the learning atmosphere.”
Dr. Hudabo fixed his glasses, “I will consult with the Board of Directors on the next course of action, for now stay alert, and try to keep an eye on the students, but we must continue to do what we do best, is that understood?”
The staff agreed, though some with great reluctance…