Aditty Throws The Switch !

Carol was now on full alert. She had noticed Diane in conversation with that surly looking Asian girl. Andy was now asking if there were any questions. In answer to one of the staff who didn't normally visit this part of the plant, he was stressing that time was of the essence if anyone did ever come into contact with any hazardous materials. Such people would have to be immediately transferred to the decontamination unit alongside. Everyone gazed through the large picture window into the harshly illuminated clinical environment beyond.

"What goes on in there then ?" asked one of the students. "All contaminated clothing has to be removed and sent down that emergency chute to a hazardous waste disposal facility" Andy replied. "Then the person is hosed down with a special disinfectant compound." More alarm bells started going off in Carol's head as she heard this explanation and then glanced across at the smirk on Diane's face. The Asian girl was now going to ask a question.

"What happens if I pull this lever here ?" said Aditty. "No, don't" cried Carol, throwing herself in front of Debbi. But too late ! Everything seemed to happen in slow motion. Of course, Aditty pulled the lever. And a fine spray of clear liquid enveloped Carol. Not only that but her sacrifice also proved to be in vain, since the spray soaked Debbi too anyway. There was mild panic amongst the crowd. Nobody but Diane knew that the spray was merely water, part of the sprinkler system.

The only thing that Andy could do was to demonstrate the need for swift and decisive action that he had been lecturing about. He thrust open the door to the decontamination unit. "Quick ladies, in there" ordering Carol and Debbi inside before securing the lock. The two disoriented women peered out at the expectant crowd through the picture window. "Quickly ladies, get your clothes off before it seeps through to your skin" Andy called over the intercom. Diane patted Aditty on the back. Two for the price of one, she thought delightedly !