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@@@@@I cut the engine and hopped down from the driver's seat, trying to look casual, like I was only doing my jobI went around to the back of the van and opened the door a crackThe tank was right at the edge, the light on top glowing dull red, signifying that it was occupiedI lifted it carefully and closed the doorI kept up an easy rolling pace as I walked to the open end of the truckBut my breathing sped upThis felt more dangerous than the hospital, and that worried meCould I expect my humans to risk their lives this way? I'll be thereI'll do it myself, just like you wouldOn the off chance you get your way, that isI had to force myself not to keep glancing over my shoulder at the open hatch where the man had disappearedI placed the tank gently atop the closest column in the truckThe addition, one among hundreds, was not noticeable?Goodbye,? I whispered?Better luck with your next host I walked back to the van as slowly as I could stand toIt was silent in the van as I reversed out from under the big shipI started back the way we'd come, my heart hammering too fastIn my mirrors, the hatch remained emptyI didn't see the man emerge before the ship was out of sightIan climbed into the passenger seat?Doesn't look too hard ?It was very good luck with the timingYou might have to wait longer for an opportunity next time Ian reached over to take my hand