Stevens, Harrington and I nervously activated the counter-CPE modules strapped to our bodies. They buzzed softly, and I could see a faint shimmering around my two companions. Humanity’s greatest experiment was about to begin.
We stepped through the Portal together. Although we would go back in time by a century, it would be a short first trip. Our devices would prevent the Chronology Protection Effect from harming us - at least, in theory.
A peculiar flicker as we returned had me briefly worried, but Stevens indicated that he was fine. We had both made it back. The experiment was a success!
