The quiet hum of the Ark filled the air as the crew tried to take a moment of respite after their recent victory. Inside the ship's common area, there was a rare sense of calm. Ethan leaned back in his chair, his mind still heavy with the lingering tension of the battle against the Vex Knights. Though they had secured a hard-fought victory, the looming presence of Celos Vex hung over him like a shadow.
In the corner of the room, Grek and Thras were engaged in their latest argument, this time over a holographic strategy game that had become an ongoing source of bickering between the two droids. The floating pieces on the board flickered as Grek made his move.
"That's not how the game works, you rust bucket," Thras muttered, crossing his arms in irritation. "You're supposed to flank the enemy, not charge in like some glitchy battle droid."
