When she opened them again, she didn't react dramatically.
Only quiet acceptance.
"I expected a large number."
Aurelian understood that more than he wanted to.
"Helion can explain what happened."
"Later," Seraphiel said.
She looked toward the frigate again.
"My vessel is functional."
Meridian answered.
"Mostly."
Seraphiel turned toward her.
"Mostly?"
"Your secondary relay array is damaged."
"I dislike that word."
Meridian's expression barely changed.
"You will hear it often."
Yelena covered her mouth.
Astra looked away.
Aurelian decided the two of them would probably get along.
Seraphiel turned back toward him.
"What is my current assignment?"
"You don't have one yet."
That seemed to surprise her.
"You awakened me without an assignment."
"I awakened you because you were still here."
Seraphiel studied him for a moment.
That answer apparently mattered.
Aurelian continued.
