17. The Whispering Expanse

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Themes

• Secrets and Hidden Agendas
• Power and Morality
• Duty vs. Humanity
• The Price of Knowledge
• Deception and Identity
• The Legacy of the Past

Structure

Exposition

Bernard Flint is in the Operations Room of the Midnight Genesis Facility watching The Whispering Expanse. He also has a view of Althea Griffin as she does an autopsy on Dhalnin. Mesain is locked in another room.

Rising Action

As Bernard waits, he reflects on why he's there, and some of his past. Alarms sound as Ralnin emerges from the Whispering Expanse.

Climax

After the guards bring Ralnin into the Midnight Genesis Facility, Bernard locks him up and requests a translator be sent for the interrogation.

Falling Action

Razul shows up as the translator. Midway through the mock shift interrogation, Althea comes in and reveals she's been possessed by Dhalnin.

Resolution

Razul kills Bernard and frees Ralnin and Mesain.

Date

3 Frostember 2011 IE

Plot type

Chapter/Short Story

Parent Plot

Main Plot: Josiah

Related Characters

• Althea Griffin
• Bernard Flint
• Dhalnin
• Mesain
• Ralnin
• Razul

Related Organizations

• Council of Rodia
• Stellar Security Directorate
• The Blue Curtain

Related Locations

• Temislow
• Temislow Canyons
• Temislow Community Hospital
• The Whispering Expanse