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Chapter 3
On The Canine Wavelength
« Hello Tolstoy! »
« Hello Pretty! »
After many interactions with the pretty, young girl who comes to visit sometimes, Tolstoy has worked out that his name is Tolstoy. Although, he still can’t figure out the naming convention which the humans use for themselves. Because none of the other humans talk to him!
Yes, they might vocalise sounds, but that’s not the same thing as being on the wavelength. Only KristalClear can do that. And she’s pretty! So in effect that’s her name when she’s communicating on the canine wavelength.
« How are things? »
« My handler’s been a bit hyperactive lately. »
« Why? What’s up? »
« No idea! He’s been going around talking to all the humans. He keeps going in and out of that big kennel over there. »
Tolstoy looks directly at the Innovation Lab.
KristalClear looks at Constable Walker, “what do we know?”
“Nothing. And if we did know something, we couldn’t share it with you anyway! Ted has been round almost all the personnel, and there’s not a single lead to go on. They’re all squeaky clean.”
TedTalker chips in, “that’s no surprise really, everyone who works here, military, civilian, even part timers like you Kristal, they’ve all been vetted. The Garrison is vital to the stability of Wolfland. Everybody on site is sound.”
Constable Walker ponders, “well if it’s not an inside job, then who else would be able to get into the lab, and leave again, undetected? You said there’s always two staff who cross check the windows and doors are left securely locked each night?”
TedTalker continues, “we’re all baffled! It can’t be one of the locals, none of them know enough about the lab to single
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