Nothing Comes Free on Earth
“Ms. Esperanza, I assure you that I have set the ideal course for the nearest planet of refuge – per your instructions. We will arrive there in approximately fifteen minutes and– “ “If we’re not there in five, the only bits of us that will make it will be atmospheric dust!” Elia bit back at the voice emanating omnipresently into the cabin that was only otherwise occupied with flashing red lights and the mechanical complaints of a propulsion system failing rapidly. “.. and, in case we both die...