A Survivors Spirit

[Radio Kalhmera]

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Unwilling to let their guard down completely, Ash and Cal took turns keeping watch throughout the night, just in case something unexpected happened. The quiet hum of the ship left Cal feeling uneasy, and despite the lack of events during the night, he was relieved when the morning came and someone came banging on their door.

"No point in wasting time banging on the door," Cal calls out as he shakes Ash awake, "We can't open it after you locked us in here, trust me I've tried". The banging stops, and after a moment a new voice can be heard, one that sends a chill down Cal's spine when he hears it. "I was just checking to see if you were alive still. Breakfast will be served soon." Cal contemplates throwing something at the door, and decides that he might as well, as he heaves a chair across the room into the door, the sound of the impact echoing.

Feeling Ashley's eyes on him, he takes a few deep breaths before sitting down again, looking at her. "Don't worry Ash, we'll get out of this. They'll make a mistake and then we'll make a run for it." He could feel despair setting in, the effects of knowing you're not going to be found by anyone thats looking, and far beyond friendly space. The idea that they were being held as traitors to Liberty made his blood boil, for all the good it did them here in a glorified cell.

Still, he refused to let his doubt show in front of his sister and giving her a smile, made sure to check on her wounds. "How you doing today? Still holding together? I guess this means you'll be scolding me now." He says, watching her slowly smile at his words.

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