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== Summary == | == Summary == | ||
The [[Braxiatel Collection]] is full of activity — making preparations for the [[First Annual Braxiatel Collection Archaeology Conference]]. | The [[Braxiatel Collection]] is full of activity — making preparations for the [[First Annual Braxiatel Collection Archaeology Conference]]. | ||
Benny finds a quiet place to look over her notes for her keynote address on [[Martian]] [[funeral]] rites. Hass approaches her and reluctantly informs her that her facts are incorrect, and she realises she has to rewrite the entire speech — in just two hours. She heads for her rooms. | Benny finds a quiet place to look over her notes for her keynote address on [[Martian]] [[funeral]] rites. Hass approaches her and reluctantly informs her that her facts are incorrect, and she realises she has to rewrite the entire speech — in just two hours. She heads for her rooms. | ||
The first interruption comes from Adrian and Peter, who want to wish her luck. When she isn't looking, Peter scribbles all over the notes Hass gave her. Adrian takes Peter away and they leave Benny in peace. | The first interruption comes from Adrian and Peter, who want to wish her luck. When she isn't looking, Peter scribbles all over the notes Hass gave her. Adrian takes Peter away and they leave Benny in peace. | ||
Next come Bev and Brax. They are here to check up on her, and Brax wonders why she isn't helping to greet the guests arriving on the Collection. She manages to get rid of them, and is down to ninety minutes. | Next come Bev and Brax. They are here to check up on her, and Brax wonders why she isn't helping to greet the guests arriving on the Collection. She manages to get rid of them, and is down to ninety minutes. | ||
Jason, approaching the door, notices that Joseph and Wolsey are at the door, trying to get in. He unlocks the door, and while Joseph and the cat scoot inside, Benny throws a book at Jason. She urges him to go, which he does after making some offhand comments. One of his comments, about building bridges, inspires Benny, and she starts over. | Jason, approaching the door, notices that Joseph and Wolsey are at the door, trying to get in. He unlocks the door, and while Joseph and the cat scoot inside, Benny throws a book at Jason. She urges him to go, which he does after making some offhand comments. One of his comments, about building bridges, inspires Benny, and she starts over. | ||
Jason having left the door open, two of Benny's students, Parasiel and Meredith, stop by to check on her. Parasiel chides her for waiting to do her paper at the last minute, but they finally leave. | Jason having left the door open, two of Benny's students, Parasiel and Meredith, stop by to check on her. Parasiel chides her for waiting to do her paper at the last minute, but they finally leave. | ||
