The Recovery of Dreams

[Leo]

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Leo looked at the reports from the Darkhorse moored just outside. It was the only Pathfinder vessel above a Gunboat class and would be accompanying the SLRC "fleet" into Earhart for the recovery of the Dreamscape. It's size, mass, and sheer shielding capability would be a great boon in the dangers of the strange system.

Internally, Leo was conflicted. Recovering the Dreamscape would be not only a boon for the Consortium, but a dream come true for Leo. During his tenure, Dr. Montgomery had taken the lead on all technology development and adaptation to the Aquilion Carrier...it was a shame he was still missing in action, his knowledge would be crucial for recovering the large vessel. The only other person with even a kernel of knowledge about it's systems, sub-systems, and otherwise was Rose Emery, the Ex-Director's wayward Daughter now fighting in the trenches in Pennsylvania. She had no interest helping in the ships recovery--and no wonder, being trapped onboard for almost three years was sure to have tired her of it's halls. Still, it would be nice to have her knowledge here.

Then there was Dante Flintlocke. A man of few words, but capable nonetheless...even if Leo didn't enjoy his company. The man in question, was looking over Leo's shoulder at the reports in his hands.

"The Darkhorse can handle Earhart. I'm not sure why you're fretting so much, Dr. Morningstar." he said over his shoulder.

"Maybe--but it's better to be prepared. Don't all of you Pathfinders say something like that?"

Dante backed up a step and turned his head to face Leo. His infuriating helmet blocking his face as always. The bastard never took it off except in private.

"Certainly." he said. "That doesn't mean we agonize about it every second."

Leo guffawed and tossed the pad to Dante who caught it easily.

"Then best of luck. Everything looks like it passes muster but just in case, I overhauled the engines with some of the new experimental designs we've been working on in the lab. Best case is it helps with efficiency within the radiation cloud Earhart is known for. At worst, it will run as normal. No harm trying to make it easier on you."

Dante nodded, clearly unperturbed by the attitude of the Chief Engineer.

"Thank you, Dr. Morningstar. Should I have any questions, I shall direct them to you." he said as he handed the tablet back to the Doctor without even looking at the data on it. Leo took back the tablet as Dante turned on his heel and marched back towards the mooring point, no doubt to continue his preparations for the launch.

"Freaks me the hell out..." he said to himself as he made for the chow hall.

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