3012: The Artifact Page 12
by John M Grier
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On the surface above them, the hoverlimo came to a stop. Janet finally began noticing her surroundings. She looked out of the windows and seeing nothing but ancient ruins and nature, asked “Why have we stopped? There is nowhere to go here, just a bunch of old junk. Where is Paul?”
The limo’s computer responded “Paul’s signal is coming from a place three meters to your right and twenty meters below the surface.”
With a voice full of great concern, she said “Did he fall into a hole? He must be down there hurt! We have to help him; after all, we are with the government.” Concerned about Paul’s safety, Janet got out of the limo and began looking around.
