Free Sparks of Chaos by kevin caruso Page A

stack of Euro notes, a US driver’s license, passport and credit card in the name of Michael Wagner.
    Chase looked at the documents that had his picture with someone else’s name and asked, “What’s this?”
    “Mr. King has used his security connections to obtain these credentials and they are legitimate. There is a cover story that goes with it that you will be expected to memorize before you arrive,” Armstrong answered.  The last items in the box were a ring, plastic wristband and a rectangular metal box with a lid. “The box is a stasis container that you will use to transport the Professor’s body back to us. The wristband will be used to reduce him in size to fit in there and the box will analyze his condition and keep him medically stable until he arrives.” Placing the wristband on Chase he showed the precise sequence of letters to push to trigger the size change. “It is also programmed to incapacitate him, so you are to place him immediately into the box and close the lid.”
    “What is a stasis container?”
    “The word stasis means to hold something in its present condition and that is what it will do to anything placed inside it,” Armstrong explained.
    “It goes without saying that you are not to use this for any other purpose and though it looks likes plastic it cannot be removed from your wrist until you return. That is true for the box as well and you must not do anything that draws the attention of the authorities for any reason. It is of the utmost importance that you keep a very low profile and blend in as they will investigate after the Professor’s disappearance. Also you are not to leave the city for any reason at all until the mission is completed, do you understand?” Tedford said sternly but kindly.
    “Yes,” and then it just struck him, “you can track where I am can’t you?” Chase said.
    “We will know precisely where you are at all times. You are also forbidden to make any contact whatsoever with any friends or family while you are there. We will be able to monitor the phone and email traffic from there, so do not attempt it,” Armstrong told him a bit less kindly.
    “How am I supposed to blend in when I don’t speak or understand German?” Chase asked.
    “Oh you can not only understand it but can speak as well as a native with barely a trace of an accent. We have also given you a basic knowledge of chemistry as well; it should be enough to cover any eventuality should it arise to match with your cover story as a traveling American college student taking a year off from your studies wishing to meet the acclaimed Professor Hauptmann. The knowledge has already been transferred to your brain. Everything you need to know about the assignment is here in this data sheet,” Tedford said handing him a clear glassy looking rectangle of plastic.
    “How am I to use this?” Chase asked with a befuddled look on his face.
     Demonstrating, Tedford tapped it three times and two small red and blue dots appeared. Tapping the red dot, a written manual appeared with an index and pictures detailing the assignment. The blue dot is for use as a three dimensional display. Simply point it toward any wall or table and it will show the maps and videos you require it is quite easy to use and self-explanatory.  You must spend some time reviewing the information before you leave tomorrow at noon.  A little preparation work will save you a lot of headaches when you are there.”
    “One more question, what is the ring for?”
    Placing the ring on Chase’s finger, Armstrong told him, “This is important, it’s how you are going to get to Germany. Study your briefing and don’t play with the ring until we see you in the morning.” He motioned for Tedford to follow him and they left without another word, leaving Chase with a surprised look on his face.
    Chapter 16
    Once they were back in their simply furnished quarters, Armstrong said “I think that went very well.”
    “Do you really