Chapter 835: 835 Systems Check

The bay doors slid open to reveal the Test Pilot, looking nervously around the room at all of the equipment that had been set up before his eyes landed on the new Line Mecha lying on a workbench near the centre of the open space. 

"Sergeant Khalil, it is good to see your commitment to punctuality extends even to working with the Reavers. I should warn you that the cutie from the kitchen is packing a bit more of a surprise than you might have expected, though." Max greeted him. 

"Hey, I'm not an idiot. I know. I just don't care. What did you need today, Commander? The bay looks pretty much immaculate, so it can't be cleaning detail." The Sergeant replied.