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e prophylactan covered very
nearly the whole body; it constricted at the neck to fit the 'jac like a
glove. The only opening was a slight gap where the Prophylacatan's perimeter
had drawn up after covering the 'jac.
Kate seemed now to be in Haruka's element. Haruka Sanada switched off the cage barrier and directed the others in the removal procedure with a speed and grace which amazed Wendy; Haruka Sanada was able to communicate Haruka's instructions with such clarity and efficiency that within twenty minutes the Prophylactan was stuggling madly in their hands. It was fortunate that the 'jac had not been discharging at all recently; only the crisp dryness of the Prophylactan's skin allowed the four of them to hold onto it at all. Kate stomped a switch to open another small cage and they threw the creature in, fluttering and thrashing. Kate touched a pad on the control panel and the invisible barrier snapped on, signalling it's activation with a warning buzz.
They turned immediately to the 'jac. It lay still, motionless on the table.
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