With the evidence gathered from Project Harmonia , the citizens of Vorlaxion convened to determine their next course of action. Questions surrounding Subject Alpha, the rogue Type-40 capsule, and the fate of Lord Veyron dominated the discussion as old discoveries were examined through a new lens.
The meeting opened with Professor Maltheus raising the question that had lingered over the investigation for weeks: could Subject Alpha and the rogue TARDIS even be separated? If Harmonia had fused a Time Lord and a capsule together, perhaps the laboratory records contained a method to reverse the process. Lady Chronotis voiced concern that none present possessed the expertise needed to unravel such an experiment and suggested that finding Lord Veyron himself might be the only path forward. Lord Serpentine supported the idea, while Lord Conundrum and Lord President Chronotis considered whether the elusive scientist could somehow be brought back or convinced to help.
The conversation soon turned to the possibility that Lord Veyron had survived the destruction of the vault altogether. Professor Maltheus and others questioned the lack of physical evidence left behind after the explosion, while the Castallan noted that the collapsed dimensional technology had made searching the site nearly impossible. The absence of any remains left many wondering whether Lord Veyron’s apparent death had been exactly that: apparent.
As theories developed, the focus shifted toward the rogue capsule itself. Professor Maltheus warned that if Subject Alpha and the TARDIS remained in their current state, both could eventually lose their sanity. Suggestions ranged from locating Lord Veyron to placing the pair into some form of temporal stasis until a safer solution could be found. Lady Chronotis reminded the gathering that, from everything they had learned, the capsule appeared to be the more stable half of the fractured bond.
The recovered sonic screwdriver became a centerpiece of discussion when Lord Serpentine proposed using it to identify whether it belonged to Subject Alpha or another participant in the Harmonia project. The idea quickly gained support. Lord President Chronotis acknowledged that the device might provide valuable leads, while Lady Chronotis agreed that any clue capable of buying time and preventing further harm was worth exploring.
Debate soon turned toward strategy. Lord Conundrum raised concerns about bringing Subject Alpha and the rogue capsule into close proximity, fearing the consequences of reuniting them. Lady Chronotis suggested a deception instead, luring Subject Alpha without exposing the real capsule. Professor Maltheus proposed shifting one target slightly out of phase, while Lord President Chronotis expanded on the plan by suggesting they capture the capsule first and then falsify its location to draw Subject Alpha into a controlled encounter. Throughout the discussion, caution remained a recurring theme, with Lord Conundrum reminding everyone of the immense power demonstrated by the rogue capsule during previous encounters.
Additional ideas emerged from across the room. The Castallan suggested exploring psychometry and temporal signatures left behind on recovered items, even floating the possibility of consulting a Shobogan seer. The suggestion drew mixed reactions from Professor Maltheus and Lord Darkfyre, though many agreed that every avenue deserved consideration. Meanwhile, Lord Vortex listened thoughtfully as the debate unfolded, clearly reminded of earlier days when Gallifreyans gathered to solve crises through reason and cooperation rather than force.
Attention eventually returned to the rogue Type-40 itself. Lord Serpentine proposed utilizing ancient Type-40 emergency equipment aboard his own capsule to lure the rogue TARDIS into making contact. Lord Darkfyre agreed the concept was theoretically possible. Lady Chronotis reminded everyone that attracting the capsule was only half the challenge. Establishing trust and communication would be far more difficult. Professor Maltheus observed that the rogue capsule consistently appeared before Subject Alpha, suggesting it might be the more cooperative of the two. He also expressed concern that Subject Alpha’s reaction to any interference could be considerably more volatile.
As plans took shape, Lord President Chronotis emphasized the need to protect Lady Chronotis, whose growing connection to the rogue capsule might prove critical in establishing communication. Lord Darkfyre suggested telepathic assistance, while Professor Maltheus offered what skills he possessed should the need arise. Though the risks were clear, Lady Chronotis insisted that safeguards could be put in place and assured Lord President Chronotis that any attempt could be halted the moment it became unsafe.
Lord Serpentine formally volunteered his beloved Type-40 capsule to assist with the operation, offering access to both the vessel and its systems should modifications be required. This drew lighthearted teasing from Lord President Chronotis and Lord Castallan regarding Lord Serpentine’s affection for his ship, providing a brief moment of levity amid an otherwise serious discussion. Even Lady Rain Chronotis contributed to the evening, arriving fashionably late and providing a welcome smile during the increasingly complex planning session.
By the end of the meeting, no final decision had been made, but a consensus was beginning to emerge. The rogue capsule may be the key to understanding Subject Alpha. The sonic screwdriver, tracking data, and recovered Harmonia artifacts could provide a path forward. Most importantly, the people of Vorlaxion agreed that if they were going to confront the mystery at the heart of Project Harmonia, they would need to make contact with the rogue Type-40 before its missing half found it first.
The hunt had become a plan. Now all that remained was to see whether the rogue TARDIS wanted to be found.