Another adventure among the stars. The odds were… astronomical. I could almost see Celene waving, Ken's smile. Just a few more seconds. My mind suddenly shifted into worry. What kind of dire state must the rebels be in to call me back? I smiled. Cool confidence and calm washed over me like a tsunami. We'd face it together, and do what was right. We would honor the Alkazari Republic. Pride was a blaze brewing in my heart. I'm no diplomat, but I think being lifted up towards a vessel without your consent means, in the context of this vessel, their intentions very much are friendly. I took a deep breath and prepared myself for glorious escapades in the cool, calm tapestry of space. When I reached the vessel…. I, I'm sorry to say, promptly blacked out.