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[b]Time: 1800[/b]

[color=fff79a]"Everythin' looks optimal, Wednesday!"[/color] Sunni announced cheerfully, her Dragon responded in kind by closing its eyes and giving a slow nod of its head. The diagnostics pad she held between her paws showed a screen full of statistical jargon. [color=fff79a]"We'll be flyin' just like in the simulations real soon. We'll finally be doin' some good."[/color]

She placed the pad upon its dock with the computer and brushed at her leggings to dust off any imaginary particles. Parasite would shift and saunter closer to where she stood, causing the young Uplift to laugh. [color=fff79a]"Not yet, silly."[/color] A big smile as she reached out and stroked the side of his head. It was at this moment the Dragon would flinch, its ears reacting to some force or noise. Parasite wasn't in pain, but it did move with some confusion.

[color=fff79a]"Wednesday?"[/color] She started, quickly checking the diagnostics pad again. Everything seemed normal until she noticed a line where a third party had tapped into Parasite's detection system. Parasite's passive echolocation ability was being transmitted elsewhere, likely nearby on the ship, although it ended after a brief moment. It arose some concern, but all she gave was a sigh and another smile to Parasite.

[color=fff79a]"I'll log this and send in a ticket later. Doubt it was Shard, so I'ma give a lecture to someone for usin' your systems without permission!"[/color] A confident nod and a grin to cross her face before the announcement alarm sounded.

[color=9e0039]"Attention: all Pilots, proceed to Situation Room A for briefing. Briefing will start at 1900 hours. Thank you."[/color]

[color=fff79a]"An hour, huh? Don't wanna be late. I'll see you later, okay?"[/color] With a wave, she turned on her heels and bounded off to the transport. During this walk, however, she decided she had plenty of time to grab some caffeine and instead made her way to the mess hall; a journey that took enough of her time that she had to speed walk to the briefing room.

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[b]Time: 1900[/b]

Sunni entered the room. Copper was there, drinking coffee from a cute mug ([color=fff79a]"I love it! Is that Papa Bear?"[/color] as she passed by). Maye stood out in the center of the room, ready to lead her and her comrades to victory, King standing at attention nearby. She was beginning to wonder if anyone else had yet shown up when she jumped upon seeing Crevix was hiding along the back of the room. With a quiet laugh, she waved to him and sought to join the others that are close to the Admiral.

[color=fff79a]"Honeycomb reporting in, Admiral, sir."[/color] She would give a quick salute, her free paw still holding a disposable cup.