"Salus Omnibus"

[Snoozzzer]

Alison sat at the controls of the Athena Elegantiae, absentmindedly scratching Lavinias ears as she piloted the ship through the California system.
Where . . where are we . . where are we going? Lavinia inquired, looking timidly up at Ali.
Out of Liberty, lovey Alison replied with a smile on her face, Barrier gate, to be precise..
Areare you sure it'sSafe? Too manytoo many people
Alison sighed as she hacked the jump gate controls, sending the ship deep into the next system. It's going to be alright dear. We'll pick up new power-cells for your armor, maybe some flares to keep those pesky patrolmen from bothering you. Alison turns to look down at Lavinia, batting her eyelashes Nothing bad will happen. I've even a cloak in the back, if you insisted on it.
Lavinia nods slowly, leaning on Alison's chair, sighing, content. The ship jumps to the Coronado system, ending up several klicks from it's expected destination.
Ooo! Look at that! Alison gestured frantically at an old derelict, lights still flickering on-board. We've gotta check it out!
But . .
Come on dear, it'll be fun! Let's go explore it, shall we? Hearing this, Lavinia perked up.
Alalright, Alison.
The ship moored with the wreck, on an apparently still functional airlock. Upon moving closer to the wreck, the two could make out the faint outlines of several other craft.
Now . . See, nothing to fe- Alison gasped, holding onto Lavinia's hand, Look, bar!
Alison strode off, hauling a nervous Lavinia behind her.

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