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The Offering

... blowing the coincidence of Wendal and Gerald falling ill when they did completely out of proportion.” Cameron shook her head and sighed, smoothing back her curly hair at the same time. “They’re part of the find of the century, and they’re distracted enough to buy into Hollywood fantasies?” Trent threw up his hands and said, “It hasn’t helped that we’ve had a constant string of other minor calamities as well. Scorpions, broken legs...” “Bury them in details,” Cameron suggested. “There’s more than enough to keep them too busy to look over their shoulder for Boris Karloff shuffling up behind them and moaning.” Cameron picked up her keys from the desk, unable to suppress the smile that spread across her face. To have the Council trust her with the site so fully made her feel wonderful. Immediately after introducing her to the artifacts, Abasi had left to return to Cairo with reports, and to prepare for the eventual shipment of the treasures. “Go get the team together while I lock up here.” “Will do.” He turned, but paused and looked over his shoulder before ascending back into the cool Egyptian night. “Thanks for saving my ass, after all that went on between us.” “You’re welcome.” Cameron locked the two heavy gates within the tomb, turned storage and research center, and then exited as well. She nodded to the guards who took up positions at the gate on the tomb entrance, and the fence surrounding it, a little nervous around the silent men and their weapons. Trent’s introduction ...

... embarrassed her more than enough, but the reaction to her name made Cameron’s cheeks positively burn. Each of the young archaeologists had heard of her and her rapid rise, throughout their education. When the excitement calmed, Cameron recognized a few of the names as the team reciprocated the introduction. The name of the lone female of the team, Cynthia Hedinger, sparked Cameron’s memory. “You’re Tina and James’ daughter, aren’t you?” “Yes,” the strawberry blonde replied with a smile. “Did they rub off on you at all?” “It’s why I decided to go into field work. I would have been bored silly having someone try to teach me the basics of conservation that I’d already learned by osmosis.” “Perfect. The conservators will be busy with the paintings. I can use your expertise in going through the pieces in storage.” Cameron then addressed everyone and said, “I want to know what you think your strengths are, and what you think everyone else’s strengths are. Give it some thought, and then get some sleep. We’re going to get down to some serious business starting tomorrow morning.” **** Trent walked into the tomb, wiping sweat from his forehead as he tried to ignore the hot, stagnant air. He found the chamber half empty after only two days. Cameron stood staring at the spot between the Ka statues, the entrance to the burial chamber that she could open soon. “Having a Howard Carter moment?” He asked. Cameron chuckled and shook her head. “This door has obviously been resealed in antiquity, ...