The mood in the workshop became more tense as a critical moment took place.
When Ves conceived of this experiment, he knew there was an element of risk involved. Each time he performed experiments that tied spirituality and the human mind together, the latter always had an annoying tendency to explode.
Right now, the signs looked concerning. While Imon Ingvar's life signs were only slightly elevated, poor Lanie Larkinson's head must be enduring a great amount of pressure!
Still, Ves wouldn't have selected her as his test subject without some assurances that he'd be able to keep her safe.
Even though he could have put another random kid or mech pilot, she was the ideal recipient of this new technique for several reasons.
First, she was young. Her mind was more malleable and could bend under stress to a slightly greater degree.
