His head felt like shit and his body was only marginally better, but Neil had been working on desperation and energy only experienced war pilots could muster, and it had paid off. Lonney was invaluable of course, but the young pilot felt very accomplished with the star charts and navigational work he had done, not to mention the piloting itself. Just a few thousand more meters and they would dock and he could maybe enjoy some civilized hospitality. 

A female voice spoke through the comm, obviously an AI system to help new visitors dock. 

"Welcome to Beckett's Node. I am D3LI1A, or Delilah. Please follow these instructions-" The next minute was simple docking techniques, turning the thrusters down to .04 KM.S and directing him to one of the areas to dock at on the massive station. It looked to be a small sliver in the side of the structure before they drifted closer to see just how massive of a hanger it was, with a shimmering void shield that ships could fade through, yet could block most forms of outer fire. 

"-Your bay is 103FA, near the Commons at the center of the station. From there you can gain directions and access to all of the authorized areas of Beckett's node. Please follow the system laws and procedures you are receiving on your HUD display. Thank you, and have a pleasant stay." 

Her voice was silenced, and Neil set the Highlander down just right. The ship's landing gear plunked against the hanger, and the shoddily repaired freighter slumped and rested. Neil took a breath, and patted the display as if he was comforting an old dog. "That'a girl. We'll get you fixed right up." He said softly, before ripping his seatbelt off and giving a triumphant smile to Sayeeda, strutting out of the cockpit. 

"It feels like years..." Taya began, clutching one of the railings. 

"It has been years." Neil replied nonchalantly, reloading his revolver and slinging it into its holster. He wondered if the galactic political scene had changed at all. At least the larger scheme of things. Every system changed every day, much less over the course of a few years. He'd never been on this side of the galaxy, though. "First thing's first, we need to resupply and find good supplies for ship repairs too. But before that, I plan on taking a nice hot tub bath and I plan on sleeping in something other than a cot, with a belly full of booze."
[@Penny]