An Explanation

"Using similar technology that created that," she explains. "Anything can be moved from place to place on this starbase. The only exception to that is living matter. It's the ideal way to kill someone as anyone moved using this method ends up dead at the other end. In one piece, but dead." She frowns. "There should be safeguards to prevent that from happening. Again, this is something the police can override."

Why would the police want to override that? You want to ask, but don't. You are beginning to get the impression they aren't to be trusted. It certainly seems to explain why there aren't any marks on Xorn's body.

Mavra appears to tap something in her left ear several times. You give her a quizzical look. She informs you she has just contacted her friends. It appears to be a prearranged signal of some sort.

1. Around fifteen minutes later, the door chimes and Mavra answers it.
2. Around fifteen minutes later, you have visitors. It's the police!

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