<strong>Scientist, Carl Dodd</strong><br/><strong>Carl's Lab</strong><br/><br/>Carl entered from the other side of the lab, closing the door to his quarters.  He'd arrived just as Popov and Nikolaev were completing the task of securing the all-too-relaxed Amelia to the table in the center of the room.  They'd used the restraints already in place which held the arms alongside the body at the wrist, and the legs at the ankles, out to the bottom corners of the table.<br/><br/>He'd need more than that, but it was something he could handle on his own.  Popov and Nilolaev were going to have a busy day, as another transport sub was arriving.  He remembered the days when this was only a weekly occurrence.  Now it wasn't strange to get more than one a day.  In fact, most of the facility was now full, with the exception of the one block he'd pulled this girl from.<br/><br/>He pointed to the com-panel on the wall.  "I can handle her from here on," he told the two.  "It would appear we have new company that warrants your attention..."<br/><br/>As the two began moving towards the door, he looked down at Amelia, his expression was a practiced 'blank'.  He moved then, and opened one of the many combination-locked cabinet doors that covered all four walls of the lab.  This one had drawers behind it, and in them, additional restraints for the table.  He began with one for her neck.  "First things first, " he told his subject, "I'll just need to make sure you don't go sitting up on me."<br/><br/>The heavy nylon straps were designed to be fitted quickly and securely.  This one went over her neck and secured it to the table.  Sitting up would be impossible  One might be able to twist ones head out from under it, but it would take time, and this was a temporary measure anyway.  He was just getting started...