Kain and Serena gave Ferrin a week to think over his decision calmly and be sure that be wished to go through with the experiment. It was also to get his remaining affairs in order in the event that the experiment was not so successful…
During that time they went to classes like normal, concealing their anxious feelings skillfully beneath blank masks of indifference.
During that week they also finally turned over the remaining research notes to the college administration, claiming they'd forgotten they had them stored in other space rings. The administrators, though mildly skeptical, seemed satisfied enough not to press further.
When the week was up, Kain contacted Ferrin, confirming he was still willing to go through with the experiment.
"I've made my peace with it, whether it succeeds or fails," Ferrin said over the phone. "Let's get this over with."
