1
Dukk was feeling a little sleepy. Thankfully he had managed to sleep for most of the five-hour supersonic flight from Kuedia to Utopiam. However, his body was demanding more.
The previous evening’s events came into focus as he waited for the privileged to leave the craft.
He had taken his time getting back to the h-pod after the meeting with the mystery man.
By the time he got there, Larinette was already gone. Dukk, hadn’t noticed the message on his comms.
Larinette had said she was ready and had gone on ahead to enjoy a pre-dinner drink. She mentioned she was meeting some of the crew from her new rig, the Plinthat.
Realising the time, Dukk had changed quickly and headed straight to the restaurant pub.
The place was heaving. The rest of the crew were already there, sitting at a round table in a back corner.
Larinette and Bazzer were sitting on either side of Rachelle. Annee was next to Larinette. That left Dukk with the remaining seat between Bazzer and Annee. That suited him fine.
The conversation during the meal had been jovial and light. And the food was good. The cooked food was a lovely departure from the usual rehydration packs they were accustomed to whilst hauling.
Dukk was pleased that he had been able to disconnect from the madness and enjoy himself.