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Jem talks constantly about whatever she’s doing, and she’s never worked with Cameron. In fact she’s said several times that he barely spoke to her. If she had, we’d know all about it.

Jonathan

It’s my theory we’re hearing what’s left of his consciousness, trapped between life and death. That could be because he died suddenly and traumatically – or because we’re keeping his body from decomposing. Then again, perhaps this is what happens to everyone.

Ludya

What the fuck? We need to get a grip. Get rid of the unit and the body.

Jonathan

Edison and Tesla both worked on devices to contact the dead. If either succeeded, then I have no trouble believing RD8 would have that unit in their collection.

Ludya

Suzie, come on. You don’t believe this?

Ludya

Suze!

Ludya

Suzie!!

Suzie

I’m here. Had to do it again – only can’t just open the door and hold the phone up. The eyes frost over. Have to brush them off and wet them. I don’t know anything any more, Luds.

Jonathan

He says he’s trapped in a dark place and can’t get out.

Ludya

Yes, the fucking freezer!

Jonathan

Chill out, as Patrick says.

Jonathan

RD8 were on to us from the moment we approached Gela with the idea, then the stuff with Cameron. But this is the solution we’ve been looking for. If we have a radio that tunes in to the Other Side, it’s potentially bigger news than any atmospheric defence technology – and what’s better still, this is tech we can SELL. This unit is our way out.

Ludya

The Other Side? Fuck, wherever that voice is, it’s not heaven.

Suzie

That’s why no one went public with the unit, Luds. It’s not what anyone wants to hear, but that’s not our problem.

Jonathan

Who knows what Cameron did in his past, right? He might deserve to be in hell. If a good person dies – ideally in a less traumatic manner – then we can test it.

AetherGen WhatsApp group members Ludya Parak, Suzie Danners and Jonathan Danners, 30 March 2024: