Welcome to the Lesbian Romantic Podcast.

This is Connection Revealed, Part 5.

September 20th, 2006.

White Sands Army Base, New Mexico, North American Province.

6.50 a.m. Local time.

So, you're telling me that the batteries powering this base are no longer charging, and you don't

know why, said Michelle Becker, the base commander. She sat at the other side of the living

room table, glaring at Jade. Jade nodded impatiently. We need more data to understand what's going on and we need it

fast, she explained for the second time. It felt odd to have this conversation in Becker's living room.

Jade had expected the commander's apartment to look dull and impersonal, Army-like, she guessed.

Instead, she found herself in a spacious yet cozy room.

And the only reason the power is back on is that the cells have some charge left,

Becker said, repeating what Jade had just explained.

Yes, for now.

They're no longer stable, though. Jade replied,

trying not to sound impatient. That's why the lights are flickering. The cells seem to be

deteriorating. At least that's my theory. What do you mean it's your theory? Becker asked,

crossing her arms. Jade's cheeks heated up.

I haven't had the chance to confirm any of my findings with the global team. She admitted quietly,

averting her gaze. You came to me, Becker said and then stopped. You came knocking on my apartment door, she started again, because you think there's a problem?

No, Jade bristled.

I know there's a problem, and I know it's a big one for this base.

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