A quick reflex action.
The taller man leaned closer. "What is your name?"
Something tripped deep inside. "Paul Chandler."
The tall man smiled, but somehow the smile never reached his eyes. "Occupation?"
Again something tripped. "Geophysicist."
"And your specialty?"
"Glaciology."
"Your present assignment?"
"I have been appointed by the President of the World Council to head up Project Ice Thaw."
"Which is?"