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[a_mere_child]

The observation window into the reactor core isn't as comforting as you'd figure. Alyx can only catch brief glimpses of Gordon as he makes his way around the chamber, and he's out of sight behind the walls for alarmingly long periods of time. The monitoring systems give her more information; first one stabilizer comes online, then another, and finally--

"Yes!" Alyx pumps her fist triumphantly as the containment field activates and climbs to full strength.