Chance sat down on the computer and started up a hex editor to get a simple overview of the program before he moved on to the diagnostic overview and coding.<br/><br/>"You've been a great asset to me, Chance...and I know what you're searching for. Once we get to town, I'll have you talk with Viktor about it...He's been in the loop for a long time; knows the ins and outs of Russia's politics and Americas Economic trade scene..." Alexi  trailed off<br/><br/>'Viktor Aleksandrov' â€¦. Chance could have sworn that was an author of several of the books in Alexiâ€™s collection. Wouldnâ€™t be more dangerous than not to be affiliated with such a high profile person? Chance thought to himself.<br/><br/>Chance caught the last of what Alexi said â€œâ€¦.I want to be sure that you can defend yourself somehow..." and that made Chance think for a moment about when he first came to the Professor.  And then he felt Alexi put a hand on his shoulder as he supervised the diagnostic .<br/><br/>â€œCainâ€¦â€¦ Alexi looki. Iâ€™ve been with youâ€¦ well the circle sent me to you when I was 14. And I appreciate you, donâ€™t ever doubt that but sometimesâ€¦â€ and just as Chance was going to push with his ability the radio went off.<span style="font-style: italic"> Shit </span>Thought Chance  as he heard the speaker on the other side of the Transmission speak again â€œâ€¦â€¦.This is Ranger outpost 12 trying to contact...." in a thick accent and there was a fair bit of static.