"In from the Cold" Scenario, any way to skip it?

[Miracle_Diva]

But unless Zenos does something major while in the char's body, the whole quest will amount to nothing. I would rather go back go do random chores as they were better written.

I think you miss the point of Zenos and his character. I will not go into details tho. Keep going and you will be reminded or learn why things are happening