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Nami leans her head to the side, feeling Kaelaen’s comforting touch. “Thank you,” she says, softly. “It’s – it’s all right. We looked.” She clears her throat. “Let’s get on with – with the other things. Looking for ways to make some credits.” She prepares to go with Kaelaen towards where the...

On her first try, the words freeze in Nami’s throat. As if, by not speaking of what happened, she can make it not be real. But she’s opened the door now. She has to say something. “My bag,” she says, in a small voice. “I left it behind in – in an alleyway, somewhere near the clinic. It’s...

Nami looks to Kaelaen. Her sworn protector – she wishes she had time to find out more about her. But then, maybe there are some things she’s better off not knowing? Surely nobody’s past matters as much as what they do next… “Let’s go up towards the markets,” she says. “We can see if anyone’s...

@majus @Elfie The thought of leaving Seri behind wrenches at Nami deep inside. But it can’t be avoided forever, and it won’t be for long. Some things have to be done. She smiles and nods to Seri. “Of course. Very soon. Stay safe.” She glances to Kaelaen. “We’re all going to have to look...

@majus @Elfie Nami smiles back, blushing a little – guilty and embarrassed about intruding, although the other woman doesn’t seem to mind. She continues on towards the ramp, her heart beating faster. These women have their freedom now, and the point of freedom is to use it how they like. Her...

@majus @Elfie Looking over the comms system, Nami notes its limitations – disappointed, but not really surprised. “It’s all right,” she says, “I’m sure we can find someone to work this station for a little while, until we have a better option. Between us, we’ll figure something out.” She...

@majus @Elfie Nami nods. “That’s a very good thought. We should make sure we all stay in touch if we can. Maybe the others have found something we can use.”

@majus @Elfie Nami smiles. “You’re doing really well,” she says. “Please, remember to take good care of yourself too. Once we have our whole situation a bit more under control, then – then we can finally have that chance to relax, both of us.” She gives Seri’s hand a little extra squeeze...

@majus @Elfie Nami takes a slow breath in and out, feeling a fizz of anticipation, the mixed feelings brought up by the idea of going back out into the station. She moves a little closer to Seri, offering her hand. “How are you feeling?” she asks. “I can’t imagine what all this must be like...

@majus @Elfie Nami begins to nod, ready to agree, but pauses. “If that’s all right with you, Seri,” she says. “Whatever makes you most comfortable – I know all of this has been a lot to deal with.”

@majus @Elfie Alarmed, concerned for Seri, Nami doesn’t know what to say – reaching out wordlessly towards her, but not wanting to corner her further, she hovers back, trying only to gesture reassurance. She nods quickly as Kaelaen says to forget the suggestion. “All right,” she says. “Let’s...

@majus @Elfie Nami nods. “Agreed, away from Zygerria. It doesn’t have to be anywhere special, just a neutral world we can reach, where we can work out our next steps.” She looks around at the others. “So if we don’t know of a place like that, we need to find out about one. Either from someone...

@majus @Elfie Nami bites her lip. It’s all to easy to imagine what would happen to them, left alone – while she got to fly away… No, surely that isn’t the choice to make. “All right, we need both ships for now,” she says. “But we’re not – we’re not out of options yet. Seri’s right, we have...

@majus @Elfie “We – we could fit everyone, maybe…” Nami tilts her head to the side as she thinks it over. “My ship’s only really got room for eight people. Doubling up and using some of the cargo space…it wouldn’t be comfortable. But then there’s not much comfort on this ship either.” She...

@majus @Elfie Nami bites her lip, to stop herself protesting. It isn’t right that Seri should have to do that – but at least she has an idea. “If a few of us are willing to take little jobs like that,” she says, “we might make enough for food and fuel until we can move on. But as long as...

@majus @Elfie Mixed feelings swirl in Nami as they walk to the cockpit. The brutal reality of this ship’s function, the bad memories she’s come to associate with it after just a few hours spent on board. But it is good to see the other women – alive, free, safe for now. She smiles as they...

@majus @Elfie Nami hurriedly swallows, wiping at her mouth. “We’ll be right there.” She nods to Seri, and prepares to go along. “I’m sure there’s a lot we still need to talk about.”

“Yes!” Nami clears her throat as she gets to her feet, trying to collect herself, focus. “Yes,” she says again, a grateful smile, “let’s do that.” She crams what’s left of her ration bar into her mouth and looks around – to check whether Jura or Kaelaen is still nearby, and if not, to see where...

A brief tremble goes through Nami. The warmth of Seri’s touch, in more ways than one, the tangible sense of that emotional connection that means so much. There’s a little resistance before she lets her chin be lifted up, her eyes meeting Seri’s. She takes a steadying breath in, and out. “Yes,”...

Nami is frozen for a moment, her smile faltering as the question hits home. The events of the last couple of days – has it really only been that long? – swirl suddenly in her mind. All the trouble she’s blundered into, stupid, clumsy, getting what she deserved… But there are other things to...