The familiar-looking elderly man on screen did not comment one way or another, so Keller continued.
“I’ve signed non-disclosures before, usually a couple of pages. This is a book. The phrase ‘consequences up to and resulting in your termination’ strikes me as a bit ominous given the context.” He looked up for a response, a clue.
The old man smiled slightly and leaned toward whatever camera was filming him.
“You’re right to read between the lines. I once asked the same question. The job you’ve applied for has an arms-length interest from our government. It is important work, but they maintain plausible deniability. You said you want to make a difference in the world? Everything we do here has the potential to be life-changing.”
“Or life ending?” Keller probed, raising his eyebrows.
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