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[the captain's "ghost," clad in his customary space suit, first appears in the auxiliary docking bay on level nine, stepping out of the hazy, indistinct image of one of the landing craft. only individuals present on that level at this moment are able to see him.
he stands to the side of the door, and helps first a lady, then a gentleman off the ramp. both of them are wearing white jumpsuits, each with a small, shiny silver emblem on their lapels. its shaped like an inverted triangle with a star at its center]
You two are the last passengers. [the captain's voice is surprisingly clear. compared to him, the other two are completely inaudible, even as the man asks a question. the captain nods in response] Your rooms are all prepared. You're listed on the crew manifest under the names that were provided during your briefing. You are both xeno-geologists, currently on vacation while en route to your next assignment.
[the woman speaks up, the expression on her face quite severe. when the captain answers, his tone is sharper] You know as well as I do the security we have in place. Nothing has been compromised. Not under my watch. Only the people in this room know.
[the man makes a comment of some kind, giving the captain a particular look. the captain only laughs] No, not even my son.
Now, this way. I'll show you to your quarters.
[as he turns to lead them away, the three of them and the ship behind them ripple slightly, and then fade into nothing]
he stands to the side of the door, and helps first a lady, then a gentleman off the ramp. both of them are wearing white jumpsuits, each with a small, shiny silver emblem on their lapels. its shaped like an inverted triangle with a star at its center]
You two are the last passengers. [the captain's voice is surprisingly clear. compared to him, the other two are completely inaudible, even as the man asks a question. the captain nods in response] Your rooms are all prepared. You're listed on the crew manifest under the names that were provided during your briefing. You are both xeno-geologists, currently on vacation while en route to your next assignment.
[the woman speaks up, the expression on her face quite severe. when the captain answers, his tone is sharper] You know as well as I do the security we have in place. Nothing has been compromised. Not under my watch. Only the people in this room know.
[the man makes a comment of some kind, giving the captain a particular look. the captain only laughs] No, not even my son.
Now, this way. I'll show you to your quarters.
[as he turns to lead them away, the three of them and the ship behind them ripple slightly, and then fade into nothing]