"Very well," Millicent responded back in German. "Will we then be filled in on the particulars?"

"Yes. Our boss will explain what is to be expected inside," the agent replied as they made their way into the barn.

The "barn" was actually a makeshift research facility. While not the most advanced facility Millicent had ever seen, it certainly was impressive. An older woman in sunglasses noticed them enter and came over.

"I'll take it from here," she spoke in German to the agents. When they left she spoke in English. "Ms. Zaran, Ms. Batroc, I suspect you have questions."