The Great Escape

[Backo]

Samantha's squeaky bombardment was met by Valdez with widened eyes gesturing something between shock and genuine awe. The Maltese girl could barely keep up with Sam's train of thoughts so all she could do was try and smile in response. It would at least be more polite than simply staring back in shock. And then as quickly as it had started the merciless bombardment stopped. Was it time for Eliza to speak? What was she supposed to say? But before she could even open her mouth the bubbly voice cut her through. Her new friend had something for her it seemed and disappeared into the shuttle as fast as she had came out.

All this gave a crucial moment for Eliza to regain composure and assess what had just happened. Had she finally met her own match when it came to pure excitement? And how did this girl she just met know so much about her? Was there a secret fan club Valdez was not aware about? Either way there was no point in standing out in the hangar anymore so she followed the enthusiastic girl into the shuttle. The inside of the ship was quite welcoming and spacious. The very well illuminated interior immediately caught the Maltese's attention as she was used to the more utilitarian approach of the Series Z model. This was a luxury ride indeed.

The bubbly voice snapped her out of her scheming on how to convince Loyola a luxury shuttle such as this was really needed. It seemed to Eliza that Samantha had the whole adventure already figured out and just needed a co-pilot for it. "Coming, Sam!" she answered enthusiastically as she rushed into the cabin to find out what her host had prepared for both of them.

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Republic of the Sword and Sun