"I'm sorry to hear that," the voice continued. "No expense has been spared. My own personal quarters have been placed at your disposal."
"Mind telling me who's watching me bathe?" Eva splashed a handful of water at the lens.
"You have no secrets from me, Dr. Borodin. However, in the interest of propriety I have switched off the monitor for the bath. I'm afraid my people were somewhat overly zealous, installing one there in the first place." The voice chuckled. "But I should think you'd know. I am CEO of the Daedalus Corporation, an organization not unfamiliar to you."
"All right," she said, "so where are we?"
"Why, you are in the corporation's Hokkaido facility. As my guests. Since you two have taken such an interest in this project, I thought it only fitting you should have an opportunity to see it first hand."
"Mind giving us a preview of the upcoming agenda?" Vance leaned back. "We need to plan our day."
"Quite simply, I thought it was time you and I got reacquainted, Dr. Vance. It's been a long time."
"Eight years."
"Yes. Eight years . . ." There was a pause. "If you would excuse me a moment, I must take a call."
The speaker clicked off.