09-08-2026, 01:54 PM
As frustrating as it might seem, Aeryn wished there was more information, but her hands were proverbially tied until the ship got closer to the distortion. So for the time being, she agreed with Mara about waiting and seeing. " For now, yes", she said, before Hally answered Mara with how things looked from a tactical point of view. The CSO understood the interest in the moons and ring systems around the third and fifth planets, respectively, and why they could potentially provide cover for someone who wanted to hide or operate somewhere relatively untouched. More answers to seek, depending on the path they chose next, although the scientist doubted they would skip to the other side in a short burst, because what was the point of missing out on something, and their current mission?
In short, this system was already proving different from the last, and while she'd been excited, she also knew when to rein it in, learn from what they were seeing, and not get ahead of herself. The conversation between Hally and Mara continued for a few minutes longer, with good-natured comments shared, until Mara turned to Harriman and asked her to scan the wider system, specifically if the sensors could pick up any traces of engine trails around the planets Hally had highlighted.
It made sense to Aeryn, and it wouldn't hurt to rule it out either way, considering the nature of their orders, and at least they would know before Hally said something none of them was exactly expecting.
Who could be sending an audio-only message? Could it be some undiscovered sentient life? A message from the future? Aeryn could postulate and guess as much as she wanted, as Mara asked the relevant questions and they waited to see who was on the other end.
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In short, this system was already proving different from the last, and while she'd been excited, she also knew when to rein it in, learn from what they were seeing, and not get ahead of herself. The conversation between Hally and Mara continued for a few minutes longer, with good-natured comments shared, until Mara turned to Harriman and asked her to scan the wider system, specifically if the sensors could pick up any traces of engine trails around the planets Hally had highlighted.
It made sense to Aeryn, and it wouldn't hurt to rule it out either way, considering the nature of their orders, and at least they would know before Hally said something none of them was exactly expecting.
Who could be sending an audio-only message? Could it be some undiscovered sentient life? A message from the future? Aeryn could postulate and guess as much as she wanted, as Mara asked the relevant questions and they waited to see who was on the other end.
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