Archive Office 3A feels sealed off from the gym by thick glass and colder air. Arthur Blues stands at the terminal, the receipt already open, while the compliance slate glows beside the podium.
The Emcee
For the record, the archive transfer is ready. Abby Stone, do you confirm sole custody of the serum research?
Camera flashes still leak in from the gym beyond the door, but the applause has died to a wary hush. Arthur keeps his hands near the screen, waiting for Abby to make the next move that will decide whether the transfer becomes official or stalls under scrutiny.
Arthur Blues
One signature here, and the chain is clean. If they keep pressing, the record still has to hold.
Sera Nadi appears at the edge of the office, tablet clutched tight, her eyes flicking between the podium and the receipt. She does not speak, but her posture says the room is one question away from trouble.
Abby Stone
I confirm the transfer.
The compliance slate lights for Abby's authorization, and the archive log waits for her final input. The conflict narrows to one visible choice, sign the ownership transfer now and lock the serum research into her name, or let the corporate review keep control of the file a little longer.
✓ Quest Accepted
Secure sole custody of the serum research
✓ Quest Accepted
Prevent the corporate review from controlling the file
“I tell them this invention is as much mine as it is Arthur's and i want the records to show as such”
SUCCESS (Good Diplomacy, rolled -1)
Abby’s words settle over the office, and the compliance slate brightens in response. The archive fields refresh, adding a second authorization path beside Arthur’s name.
The Emcee
Noted. Co-ownership can be recorded if both principals agree and the receipt is amended now.
Arthur Blues
Then make it exact. Abby built it with me, and the record should say so.
Arthur shifts the terminal toward the podium, his earlier tension easing into something proud and steadier.
The Emcee
Archive receipt updated. Joint origin, joint stewardship, sole transfer authority remains with Abby Stone.
Sera Nadi
That removes the cleanest excuse for anyone to challenge the file later. Good.
The final line locks in with a soft tone, and the legal header on the log changes from provisional review to protected private custody.
Quest Complete
Secure sole custody of the serum research
Quest Complete
Prevent the corporate review from controlling the file