New Hampshire Sci-Fi: Why Is Every Crew Id Listed Twice?

A routine identity scan goes strange when each crew member's biometric code turns up in two places, as though a second copy of the team exists somewhere. A test question about noodles gets the reply: you asked us that last time. Episode 7 of The Drift Compact adds the mysterious Meridian and Pell, a veteran gantry boss. New Hampshire readers can open this no-cost chapter from the ad's web page.