<strong>Location</strong>: ADAMS Headquarters (First Haven, Watcher’s Island). Grigori Docking Bay - the Observation Bridge<br/><strong>Date</strong>: 5 January 2099. Monday<br/><strong>Time</strong>: Afternoon<br/><strong>Who</strong>: Alexander "Laustin" André<br/><br/><hr/><br/>"This will be a routine synchronization test. Let's proceed with Evasive Formation 1," he said, lifting his finger from the microphone button when he was finished speaking. He turned to Yeonhye. "Once the startup sequence is complete, we will have the pilots go through a few basic battle formations. The cockpit and Grigori are both activated, but command lines from the cockpit's main computing unit to the Grigori's execution sequences are cut. In essence, we will be able to monitor the unit's responsiveness to pilot inputs without moving the unit itself."<br/><br/>He took a sip of his coffee. He had gone with four spoonfuls of sugar instead of three and it seemed like the right decision, in retrospect. He couldn't say that he enjoyed explaining these things to a newcomer, but it was more than worth it in light of the potential insights she could bring to the team. At the thought of the team, Laustin recalled something he had meant to do when they first arrived.<br/><br/>"Metatron, this is Yeonhye, the new candidate for the development team. As she is unfamiliar with the bridge, some assistance may be appropriate," he said. He looked up toward the ceiling when he spoke to Metatron, although there was no real location where Metatron resided. Perhaps the ADAMS internal servers was the closest approximation, but backup and mobile versions of Metatron's program ran all over the facility. As such, Metatron already knew who Yeonhye was and why she was here. Laustin merely thought it necessary to introduce her to the team's most valuable member.<br/><br/>"Yeonhye, I believe you already know Metatron. Rather than simply monitoring oxygen levels, however, he does a great deal with the development team."<br/><br/>Before Laustin could elaborate, a small noise notified him that the startup sequence was complete. He turned back to his terminal and pressed the microphone button.<br/><br/>"Pilots Goldilocks, Countsheep, commence Synchronization Check 1, 2099-01-05."