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The argument grows more heated by the second. Their voices a few decibels louder after each exchange.

A sudden “Thud!” is followed by the sound of a body falling. You hear the Professor’s groans.

You duck into the next room, hiding behind the door. You can still see the corridor through a small gap between the wall and the open door. A big man walks past, carrying a pistol in one hand. A memory stick is in his other hand and he quickly puts it into his pocket.