Ves practically hurled himself past the airlock and into the familiar confines of the Barracuda. Behind him, the transit shuttle that took him out of one of Centerpoint V's space stations separated from the ship now that it had completed its task.
"It's about time I've returned!"
"Meow!"
"Oh, shut it. You've hardly met Clixie, and now you're already missing her? Newsflash Lucky, she's organic!"
"Meow meow!"
"What do you mean true love transcends all barriers? The two of you are completely different lifeforms!"
Ves ignored his nonsensical cat and ran all the way up to the bridge.
"Captain, get us out of this star system as fast as possible!"
"As you will, sir, but I have to ask, why the hurry? Are you in trouble with the authorities? It is highly inadvisable to run from the MTA if they have a reason to compel you to stay."
