Chapter Two

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Chapter Two First Hints “Certainly.” she smiled. “Immediately upon concluding the business of your enrolment with all the documentation having been duly signed, witnessed, and notarised, Mr Grantham, your Candidacy changes status to that of being a Research Associate for the Lauterbrunnen s****l, Gender, and Biological Research Project. I will then make arrangements to have the signing bonus transferred to your bank account within the hour and you will be able to be verify it within two hours. “Now, as to the initial procedures to be executed, the following will be done. Connie will escort you to the Examination room, once more and then you are to disrobe completely and she will fit you with an initial, temporary appliance, known as the ACACA, together with its accompanying equipment. These will be worn 24/7, for approximately the next 10 days. “Uh… this is happening pretty fast!” I said a little stunned. “To be sure, but we prefer to move quickly in these matters. At any rate, your appliance will be tested, then you will get dressed and return here to meet your Escorting Governess, nurse Johansen. She will accompany you at all times until you become resident in the Research Facility and for few days thereafter.” “Is this … ah … temporary appliance and other stuff sounds a little worrying, and, excuse me, but why is a ‘Governess’, of all things, required?” “To answer your first question, Mr Grantham, it is a requirement of our Programme that the ACADA appliance and accompanying equipment must be worn by all new Research Associates immediately upon signing their documentation. And, no, sir I’m afraid that It cannot be removed by you once fitted. It will be a part of you until a few, days after you’ve arrived at the Research Facility, where the on-site Staff will assume control of your well-being. Within a few days of your arrival your ACACA will be exchanged for the more permanent appliances you will wear during your tenure as a Research Associate. Now, as to being accompanied by a Governess, that too is a requirement for all new Research Associates. Part of her job is to ensure that you become accustomed to the ACACA and its associated devices and to assist you when required.” “Uh, what the heck is this ACACA thing?” I asked somewhat petulantly, not really happy about it being non-removable, forgetting for the moment her use of the word ‘permanent’. “The ACACA is an appliance and its related equipment that is designed to monitor your physical wellbeing between the time you sign the contract and your arrival at our Facility, and once there, for the first few days.” She answered glibly, not explaining the acronym. “Well, OK.” I grumbled, not really satisfied, but willing to go along with the process. “As soon as we’ve got you dressed in your ACACA we will provide a limousine to return you and your Governess to your residence, where I would suggest you create a small travel kit for your trip to our Facility. You need pack only changes of underwear and comfortable casual clothing for the trip, as well as any toiletries that you normally use. You need not be concerned about any sort of foul weather clothing, as we operate our Facility in a climate-controlled environment, except in the more specialized labs. Upon your arrival we will first measure you for, create then fit you with a personal, custom-made Ensemble and the required Appliances, then assume control of all your other needs for the duration of your participation. “Later this afternoon, please check with your bank to ensure that the financial transactions have been completed to your satisfaction. I would suggest that you have an early evening, then tomorrow, please complete what packing you feel is required for your more personal possessions. We will take care of the remainder within 24 hours. So, in a little less than 48 hours from now, a limousine will arrive at your apartment building’s door and you and your Escorting Governess will then be on your way to you becoming a full Associate. The limo will transport you to the Executive Terminal on the South Side of the airport and a private jet will then fly you to an airport in Utah. Upon arrival, after clearing Customs and Immigration formalities, you will be met by one of our Staff members, then flown by helicopter to our Facility in the mountains to take up residence for the duration of your participation in the Programme. Do you have any further questions, Mr Grantham?” “Wow!” I exclaimed, impressed that I was to be flown around in a private business jet. “That seems to have covered all of the matters I’ve been wondering about.” I said with happiness at my successful transition from Candidate to becoming an actual Associate. “Should we now proceed with getting the documentation signed and notarised?” “That’s excellent.” She smiled back at me. “Please allow me to arrange for Connie to act as a witness to our signatures and also to bring in our attorney, Mr Norman, to notarize everything and make it official.” “Of course.” I returned her smile and we both sat back to await the arrival of the others. It took a few minutes, but they appeared with a couple of file folders and a set of very detailed documents
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