Fault

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Fault
Date of Cutscene: 24 June 2022
Location: New Horizons HQ, New York
Synopsis: Dr. Hall is told that his project will not be going forward until the recent accident that destroyed his lab and the building around it is investigated and blame is applied.
Cast of Characters: Franklin Hall

"What do you mean you're halting it?!?"

Hall's hands slammed down on the table between him and Dobson, New Horizons vice president of accounting, and Richardson, the vice president of research. While Dobson flinched, Richardson remained unmoved, frowning at Hall. "Dr. Hall, as I've said, with the damage to the Cascades research center, we simply do not have the funding to expend on rebuilding your lab at this time. Your equipment needs were quite expensive-"

Hall's forefinger was already pointed at Richardson, his other hand curling into a fist. "You can't stop the project when I'm this close! A functional wormhole transit system would revolutionize gravitic physics!"

"And yet we've seen no evidence that you are going to make this breakthrough you've been talking about for most of a year!" Richardson shot back, rising to his feet. "And, I might add, we still have not arrived at a reason for this explosion, other than YOUR experiment being run!"

Hall gritted his teeth. "The accelerator running next door=" he began, angrily ,only to be cut off by Richardson again. "Had never had an issue before this! And the fact is that the experimental data drive, that is REQUIRED to be active during experiments for exactly this reason, is still missing!"

"That is a responsibility my assistants take care of, I've already told you that! I was unconscious, it's not like *I* could be responsible for it being missing, I was unconscious!"

Clearing his throat, Dobson spoke up. "That may be, but without it, our investigation will be forced to focus on eyewitness reports. Your assistants have already agreed to cooperate, and you will likewise be required to offer your deposition previous to your bout of unconsciousness."

"And UNTIL that investigation is finished, New Horizons will NOT be giving you any further funding. You may consider yourself on an extended paid vacation for the moment." Richardson snapped, leaning forward. "And that will be the END of this for the moment, Dr. Hall. Am I clear?"

Hall growled then kicks over a chair angrily, his hands clenched in fists. "...crystal." he bit out, turning and storming out the door. "If you can't see the brilliance of this project, then perhaps I should be looking for other employment anyway!"

Watching the volatile doctor storm off, Dobson ventured. "I still believe he's going to be a problem" Richardson shook his head. "Perhaps. I don't trust that he has been so adamant none of this is his fault. We'll see if we can get a straight answer from his assistants. There were three of them, one of them fucking had to see SOMETHING..."