Solari and Ember, left alone in the common area, savored their time together. They chatted about their pasts, sharing stories and experiences, each revelation deepening their understanding of one another. Once they finished their meals, they retired to the crew bunks, where they decided to push two mattresses together, creating a larger, shared space. After arranging their shared sleeping quarters, they turned the lights off and shut the door, ready for a restful night.
Back in the captain's quarters, Caden was sitting at his desk, his attention focused on the screen of his computer. His fingers danced across the keyboard as he updated Elara about their mission progress and their new guest. He filled her in on Ember and Solari's blooming relationship, teasing her about the parallels to their relationship and the way Solari and Valara must have seen them.
