Day Eight Totals

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"Huh," she voiced, sinking back down onto the mattress, those words giving her serious cause to think. She stared up at the ceiling blankly. The doctor watched her closely, bracing himself in case she tried to bolt again. Finally, she asked, "What about my companion. Where is he?"

"He's being held by the local authorities." He watched as the woman's eyes closed in resignation. "The knock to the head he took is nothing to be worried about and he's doing fine. ...Are you-"

"I'm fine," Cassidy said weakly cutting off his question. This was bad. They had been captured by the enemy and had no way to alert the others. "I just wanna be alone, doc, if that's all right with you?"

He nodded. "Okay. If you need anything, just ask one of the ladies. They'll fetch it for you."

Cassidy nodded and she felt the bed shift under her as the doctor got up. The door shut near silently behind him and his footsteps receded, leaving the injured pilot alone with her thoughts.

A tear slipped down her cheek. I'm sorry Leawyn. I've failed you...

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Commander Leawyn Brock of the Starlight Elite glanced down at her sensor board and smiled. They were on time and on course for the mission. She flipped a couple of switches, and glanced at the crimson light bouncing off of Thian. The rings around the planet looked ominous, but Leawyn's sensors indicated that nothing save the rocks and debris were awaiting them in the tangled mass.

"Okay, Elite, form up for the approach, but stay loose. Sensors indicate all-clear, but you never know." With a gentle push, she moved the flight-stick and her craft banked in a sedate curve. She didn't have to look to know that her people were falling in behind her. "Once we break atmo, your orders are to break off and buzz the planet. Get all the data you can. We're running silent from my mark. Three, two, one...mark."