Out of the frying pan and into the fire.  That's how it feels as I'm led deeper into the lab.  Apparently it's not just me having the bad day, however.  The weird power surge that darkens the room has everyone on edge.  Not surprising, given the type of work they're doing - but I don't know why everyone suddenly turns and looks at<em>me</em>.  I certainly didn't do it - I can't even manage to make it to my own office!<br/><br/>If anything, Steve is even more disquieting than Henry was, although at least with Case it had more to do with his odd behavior than anything else.  Steve Sluth is just... I can't put my finger on it, but then, isn't that the stereotype?  The weird, unsettling genius creator?  It must come from somewhere. If I had to guess, that genesis is the VRS research lab.<br/><br/>Once again, I am having to field questions about our proprietary technology - questions coming from people who should know better, and who should be addressing people other than myself.  At first it was unusual, but now it's flat out alarming.  One thing is certain - I really,<em>really</em>don't want to be locked in an office discussing the neural impedance technology with Steven Sluth.<br/><br/>So of course, it turns out I<em>am</em>locked in.  I don't know<em>why</em>we have a lock on the inside of the lab door -<em>isn't that some kind of fire code violation?</em>- but I know I'm on the wrong side of it.  I very nearly say something to Steve when the craziest recollection pops up in my head.<em>I know the code</em>.  It makes no sense, especially considering where I<em>think</em>saw it... but then, very little has made sense so far today.<br/><br/>One thing is certain - I'm not going to be herded around anymore.<br/><br/>I'm sure the weak smile I flash at Steve is just as uncomfortable-looking as the one he's wearing, just before I spin and lurch down the aisle back towards the lab door. The numbers 02-06-2012 are burning bright in my mind.<br/><br/>I sure hope this works.<br/><br/><hr/><br/>Choice:<br/><br/>A.  Make a break for the exit door and type numbers into the numeric keypad -- if so, which numbers?