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Gryffen completes the analysis of the substance, which is actually paper-mache. He determines that whatever they're dealing with is genetically altered. When Starkey wonders why it chose the Major Oak, Gryffen states that many species only target one form of vegetation, and considering what it did to recycled paper, he hates to think what it could do with the Oak. K9 suggests that he returns to the scene of the crime and scan for a trail. Jorjie argues that the museum is most likely patrolled by the Department now, but Starkey says they don't have to go there and they know where to find the thieves: in the sewers. As K9, Starkey, Jorjie and Darius search the sewers, Darius hopes the museum pays a big reward, while Jorjie tells him that some things are more important than money. As Gryffen detects interference while monitoring K9, and asks him if he's alright. K9 replies that it was just a spike in the electromagnetic interference; he then finds some oak leaves on the floor. | Gryffen completes the analysis of the substance, which is actually paper-mache. He determines that whatever they're dealing with is genetically altered. When Starkey wonders why it chose the Major Oak, Gryffen states that many species only target one form of vegetation, and considering what it did to recycled paper, he hates to think what it could do with the Oak. K9 suggests that he returns to the scene of the crime and scan for a trail. Jorjie argues that the museum is most likely patrolled by the Department now, but Starkey says they don't have to go there and they know where to find the thieves: in the sewers. As K9, Starkey, Jorjie and Darius search the sewers, Darius hopes the museum pays a big reward, while Jorjie tells him that some things are more important than money. As Gryffen detects interference while monitoring K9, and asks him if he's alright. K9 replies that it was just a spike in the electromagnetic interference; he then finds some oak leaves on the floor. | ||
As Gryffen goes to get a book, he is contacted by June, who tells him that the alien substance has stunned the Department scientists. Gryffen complains that they're "slow-witted" and he has already unraveled the sample's mysteries. June tells him until they get the alien's ransom demands, the analysis is their only clue. Gryffen says they won't make ransom demands as they aren't looking for trade and already have what they came for. The team finds slime on the sewer walls. Darius, Jorjie and K9 move on, and as Starkey takes a closer look, he finds some slimy oak leaves. He notices that the others have left, hears a creature growling, and decides to move on. Gryffen monitors K9 and sees that he seems to be confused as to which way the aliens are. K9 confirms he is experiencing the same electromagnetic interference created by the substance from the museum and starts staring into space. K9 tells Darius the interference is getting worse; Darius looks around and finds no sign of Starkey. As Starkey searches, his light starts to flicker and he calls out for his friends. The creature's growls grow louder as the light dims | As Gryffen goes to get a book, he is contacted by June, who tells him that the alien substance has stunned the Department scientists. Gryffen complains that they're "slow-witted" and he has already unraveled the sample's mysteries. June tells him until they get the alien's ransom demands, the analysis is their only clue. Gryffen says they won't make ransom demands as they aren't looking for trade and already have what they came for. The team finds slime on the sewer walls. Darius, Jorjie and K9 move on, and as Starkey takes a closer look, he finds some slimy oak leaves. He notices that the others have left, hears a creature growling, and decides to move on. Gryffen monitors K9 and sees that he seems to be confused as to which way the aliens are. K9 confirms he is experiencing the same electromagnetic interference created by the substance from the museum and starts staring into space. K9 tells Darius the interference is getting worse; Darius looks around and finds no sign of Starkey. As Starkey searches, his light starts to flicker and he calls out for his friends. The creature's growls grow louder as the light dims, and when it turns off the alien creeps behind him. | ||
Darius and Jorjie hear the sound of something falling, and the creature drags Starkey to its lair. Darius fears they are going in circles and Jorjie asks if K9 is sure he knows where he's going, but he tells her that he does. Gryffen's videolink with K9 starts to break up but K9 tells him everything is alright on his end. Gryffen knows K9 is confused and that something is affecting his circuits. He compares the high-pitched frequency of the alien substance to a [[dog whistle]], and suddenly realises that it is sending out a distress signal. He tries to tell K9 but the communications are scrambled. Starkey, now trapped in the alien substance, warns the alien what Jorjie will do once she finds out what they've done to the Major Oak. The postman is trapped next to Starkey and hopes that Jorjie is a "super soldier with a couple of bazookas". Starkey replies she isn't but "she is fairly tough, for a 14 year old girl". This disappoints the postman, who ascertains they're both "toast". He gives his name as Patrick, Starkey compares it to "Postman Pat" while Patrick persists his name is "Pat-rick". Starkey gets his dog whistle out and calls for K9, but this only gains the attention of the alien creature. | Darius and Jorjie hear the sound of something falling, and the creature drags Starkey to its lair. Darius fears they are going in circles and Jorjie asks if K9 is sure he knows where he's going, but he tells her that he does. Gryffen's videolink with K9 starts to break up but K9 tells him everything is alright on his end. Gryffen knows K9 is confused and that something is affecting his circuits. He compares the high-pitched frequency of the alien substance to a [[dog whistle]], and suddenly realises that it is sending out a distress signal. He tries to tell K9 but the communications are scrambled. Starkey, now trapped in the alien substance, warns the alien what Jorjie will do once she finds out what they've done to the Major Oak. The postman is trapped next to Starkey and hopes that Jorjie is a "super soldier with a couple of bazookas". Starkey replies she isn't but "she is fairly tough, for a 14 year old girl". This disappoints the postman, who ascertains they're both "toast". He gives his name as Patrick, Starkey compares it to "Postman Pat" while Patrick persists his name is "Pat-rick". Starkey gets his dog whistle out and calls for K9, but this only gains the attention of the alien creature. | ||
