The Escapement Mechanism, Prologue 2

Gerty surveyed the client. Military haircut and uniform. A smug smile even though he was just reviewing the waiver he was required to sign. High ranking; her superior on paper, though she had never seen him before. Obviously used to getting what he wanted---formalities and legalities small nuisances that he tolerated. It made him the perfect subject. The type of human most likely to take full…