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exulted.
- They have managed, Mercassier? - “Yes. I saw with my
own eyes, the videotape showing launch and réatterrissage
this … Thanatonautes. - Thanatonautes? - That’s the word
they invented to describe their guinea pigs. It means
“traveler of death” or some something like that, in Greek.
President screwed up his eyes and smiled
- Very pretty, very poetic. Finally, I like that name. A bit
technical, sure, but some serious night does not our
experience. In fact, Lucinda was jubilant. Any designation
would have enchanted macchabophiles, mortopilotes,
visitors of paradise … He would esbaudi well.
Mercassier sought to bring his attention to him. After: all, he
was the organizer of the project, and it was legitimate
he is proud of its success. Always faithful to the line drawn
by his wife, he ventured:
- In short, they are like pioneers exploring a New Australia. -
Yes, Mercassier. You finally understand my thought. The
Minister would seek to ensure the merit of this discovery
but it would be him, the President at the grand vision, who
would enter the history books. Lucinda thought he had won
immortality. He would have his statue in squares, streets
bearing his name … He had took risks. He had paid the