"Well," Kimison started, a huge smile brightening up his face. "There is this, a triple output particle beam weapon; I'd say the destructive force is ...close to three times the normal particle beams on board the ships. It works better with the power amplifier and stabilizer. Problem is I'm still getting a massive amount of feedback causing it to overload." "Have you tried a regulator? That would limit the amount of power into the firing chamber when the feedback starts." Derrick said a suddenly. ..”“I am being set up... ?”“I don’t know,” the man says with a shrug. “But it does all seem too suspicious now that I know the whole story.”“So what does that mean for me?” she inquires, looking up at him by lifting her eyes and not her head.“I’m going to do what I can to protect you,” he says. “I’ll delay and I’ll get you somewhere safe until we figure this out and get the proof we need to clear you.”“Why you doing this?” she asks.“Because ... I don’t know,” he answers with a shrug. “Maybe I. . less ancient,” Ethan teased. “How’s the cold and drizzly Northwest treating you?”“I’m fitting in well. I’m even making new friends and going out to eat occasionally. I’m still recognized, but if I stay away from the obvious locations, it’s not too bad.”“That’s terrific,” Toni interrupted, recognizing her father wasn’t comfortable talking about himself, “but before this goes too far afield, we wanted to focus more on these creatures who’re triggering the mental disorders. We’re hoping that if. Thank you. Where have you been? I know you said you had a new job, but you are never home. Why didn't you tell Mom where you have been? She was worried about you. You know she cried all New Year's day, don't you?" I guess I'm sorry about that, but not much. I didn't tell her I am out of town a lot. Look, I'm trying to get over your mother. If I keep in close contact with her, I never will." So have you got over her?" You know the answer to that, so stop asking. How are your studies going? You.