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They were shivering uncontrollably.
Harper stood across from them, wearing her insulated tactical gear. She held a datapad, reviewing their personnel files. Dr. Evans (Geologist), Dr. Miller (Marine Biologist), Sarah (Tech Support), and two junior researchers.
"I don't understand," Dr. Evans stammered, his teeth chattering. "We told you everything. Malakai and his cultists breached the door... they started slaughtering people... we ran."
"I know," Harper said softly, pacing the room. "But the Ascended don't just kill. They convert. They use a localized psychic frequency to break the human mind." She stopped and looked at the group. "I need to make sure none of you were... exposed."