*** Indari Manor, Dragon'taan ***
Anna and Kyle awoke at the same time, and, seeing Spyra and Cynder there, Anna frowned. "Spyra...? What are you doing here? You're scaring the little one; and who's that with you?" she asked groggily.
Drake, as this was happening, picked up young Jason and held him. "It's alright, Jason - daddy's here. Daddy's here." He gently rocked his wailing son, while looking to Amie. "I think they're hungry."
*** Reznov Residence, Dragon'taan ***
Ketorr was already cooking breakfast when Lian and her fiance - James - awoke and plodded into the kitchen. "Have a good night's rest, you two?" Ketorr asked.
"We did - but got awakened by the cry of the little one," James responded.
*** Geidi IV, UT Admin Floor ***
Derrik knelt down next to Angel, wondering what exactly happened, as he didn't remember a thing, and now fearful he would lose his job.
*** Geidi IV, UT Battle Arena ***
Keesha twirled her lightsabers for a moment, extinguished them, collected her cloak, and headed off the arena floor.
*** Starship
Chimera, In-Transit to Geidi IV ***
Gemini gestured to a small, holographic screen, which promptly turned on and tuned in to the Unreal Tournament for Malachai.
Kyle, however, walked into his quarters wordlessly, standing before a window staring out at the stars. His mind, however, remained on Gypsie. He felt he was growing... rather attached to her. After all, in the short time they'd known each other, they'd both been through a lot. Amazing how it all started with a simple act of kindness and sympathy.
*** Planet Nirn, Alpha Base, Landing Pads ***
"What, this?" Inorra asked, tapping the drop ship's hull. "This is just a drop ship. You should see the starship Hubby and I run together."
"Honey, don't start bragging," Andru warned.
"Oh, don't start with me on bragging, Andru Blade-Dancer!" Inorra countered.
"Captains," said a holographic Dunmer from the cockpit, "We really should be off. Wolf's Den One needs coordinates." Andru sighed wearily.
"Very well - let's get this show on the road," he said. "Polaris, find a seat and strap in." The pilot of the craft initiated the startup sequence as he said this.
*** UNSC Landing Bay, Reach ***
(I'll control them. Why? Did you want to?)
"We know," said the NCO on the right. "We were tasked with escorting you there."
*** Refugee Encampment, Sangheilios ***
The black-clad figure, just as he had the previous night, stopped before Garrus' tent, his head bowed low so that his hood obscured his face and breath mask.
*** Last Chance Station, somewhere in deep space ***
As it happened, a large vessel and its two escorts were nearby to receive the distress call:
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A single message was sent in response: "This is Battle Group Gamma, Captain Korran Commanding. Hang tight, we are inbound." Shortly thereafter, all three vessels went into Phase Space, heading for the origin of the distress beacon.