Impatiens Bracis, I only just realised I'd used the wrong word during my spell earlier. But now, the illusion of 'shorts' would hopefully be enough to keep people from laughing at me. I needn't have bothered worrying, though. All eyes were fixated on the blacked-out view of space.
'What the hell happened? Where are the stars?'
'There was a solar flare, and then nothing!'
'Can anyone tell us what's happened?!'
I was relieved that my suggestive implanting had worn off. But I was struggling to take my people seriously. While it had been a good idea to ensure we had a relaxed environment, Cali's hot spring cavern should have stayed that. It shouldn't have become someplace for politicians and warriors to gather and decide the fates of species and nations.
What's going on up there?
Cali laughed with relief. Hilgarda is on the way to rejoin you, so I'll let her fill you in on the details.
