#unwittingghost

“Technician:

“I would first like to express my gratitude for your unfailing grace and humoring of my many, doubtless bothersome questions and demands. Convincing anyone else to do what you’ve done can be difficult, to say the least. Were it not for you, I wouldn’t be able to make any progress the way I have recently. Once everything has settled down, I will ensure you’re properly thanked and rewarded.

“That being said, the notes for tomorrow:

“1. Following the past few experiments, Pax has been bedridden for several days, has lost track of a few memories and is easily confused. Had he not insisted on inspecting things himself, I wouldn’t have let him go anywhere. Please treat him the way you’ve treated me and oblige whatever request he makes. I will personally make up for any time or resources you must sacrifice for him.

“2. The Abettor has asked for an audience with you and I specifically. We are to meet with her at her post in the evening after the day’s activities are completed. I suspect she’s gotten wind of the accident with the Practitioner and may need some reassurance. That, and she’s probably looking forward to your most recent ‘project’.

“3. I know you’re wiser than this, but I’m compelled to say that you must not engage the Architect in whatever debate she tries to stir up. She’s been in a very bad mood this week and has lashed out at me and towards Pax. You two seem to get along well enough, but I can’t say for sure what she’ll do if riled up any further. Perhaps have the Cosmologist nearby just in case.

“That is all for now. Thank you again for everything.