Ham Taylor: Lost In Time!
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The ark was sealed in a lavishly decorated wooden crate with gold leaf carvings of Apophis and Aquinas. Horizontal poles slotted through rings over the crate, and taking positions at each corner, four Jackanine raised the chest onto their shoulders. They were the anointed vanguard of a long procession moving throughout the ship, allowing worshipers a fleeting chance to see the relic. The ark was not the only object receiving admiration, the intricate coffin of Aquinas was also a prominent part of the procession. Two lions carried her box while a brooding Apophis walked behind her. He was the very last in line, the bedrock of Pride foundations.
The procession moved silently around a packed and sombre arena. Drones swooped in yet remained at a respectful distance. After completing a lap, the ark procession moved through corridors, towards the halls of interrogation, the docking bay and waiting shuttles.