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Episode Nine — WTF Just Happened?
Black Lion, Bridge
The Black Lion crew, alien and human, watched the viewscreen in stunned silence, mesmerized by the horrific display… debris floating out and afar… the shards, the pieces, the ashes going where no light lived, where the great star ship Persephone became one with the cosmos. A reality, a rescue, no more.
Ever the one to point out all 900 lb elephants in all rooms, Aris said, “Does this mean we’re not being rescued?”
A hard moment…
“That’s what it means,” Ross said.
Bert and Borber looked to the Admiral.
Borber said, “What do we do now, Admiral?”
Bradley opened his mouth, closed his mouth, swallowed, and opened his mouth again. “Unknown at this time.”
The humans faced Blaize, who was far too relaxed in the commander chair for their liking.
Blaize blinked several times, then crossed her arms. “Oh, so, now it’s the proverbial Last Call and you all think I’m good enough to take home? Nice.”
Aris flashed a sober look. “Cap, we need your help.”
“Knock it off with the puppy dog eyes, cadet. I’ll do what I can, when I can. I need time to think.”
