Jaeden's arrival at the space station was met with the usual bustle of interstellar trade and activity. He docked the Astral Voyager and made his way through the labyrinthine corridors, seeking the office of the station's administrator to negotiate the mining contract. As he approached, he noticed a commotion in a nearby market area—a crowd gathered around a small, makeshift stage where a young woman was performing.
Curiosity piqued, Jaeden edged closer. The woman was seated, her fingers dancing over a holographic keyboard, producing a hauntingly beautiful melody. Her face was partly obscured by a hood, but there was no mistaking the grace and intensity of her performance. When she finished, the crowd erupted in applause, and Jaeden caught a glimpse of her striking features as she lowered her hood slightly in acknowledgment.
Later, as Jaeden was finalizing the details of the mining contract, a chance encounter in a narrow hallway brought him face-to-face with the mysterious musician. She was navigating her way through the station in a motorized wheelchair, her eyes downcast to avoid the stares of passersby. Without thinking, Jaeden stepped aside to let her pass, their eyes meeting for a brief moment.
"Thank you," she said softly, her voice carrying the weight of a thousand untold stories.
"No problem," Jaeden replied, watching her disappear around the corner. He felt a strange connection, a spark of recognition that he couldn't quite place.