The landing bay that they found themselves in was a far cry from the rusty and decaying interior of the ship depot they had just left. The walls and floors were covered in sterile white panels similar to the material on Sev's body. She hopped up from the co-pilot seat before Nessa had even landed the ship. [color=92278f]"We'll have plenty of time to get this thing in working order"[/color], she said, [color=92278f]"Just sit tight for a second"[/color]. With that she darted towards the exit hatch, leaving Nessa and Ra to their own devices. The stairs of the ship clanked loudly enough to echo through the massive empty space they now occupied. Sev had only made it a couple of steps away from the ship when automated turrets dropped down from the panels on the ceiling. There was a turret located in each corner of the landing bay. These weren't your average run of the mill rattlers either. They were modded Elite grade mini-guns, guaranteed to shred anything within their line of site down to a molecular level. The guns followed Sev's ever single move. The android continued to walk forward for a few tense moments. She didn't seemed too concerned about the guns though. "Hands up", a deep and booming robotic voice ordered. The turrets began to spin and charge their shots. Sev did as she was told and held her hands up where they could be seen. 
	"State your business", the robotic voice boomed once again.
	[color=92278f]"I didn't realize this was how you treated old friends Myrn"[/color], Sev called out, [color=92278f]"I like what you've done with the place by the way"[/color]. Almost immediately the mini-guns deactivated and retracted back into the ceiling panels. A hatch slid open on the wall in front of Sev and a humanoid figure stepped through. They wore a jumpsuit splattered with numerous colors of paint, low top sneakers dotted with random flecks of paint as well, and a customized Elite helmet covered their face. Most importantly the figure was armed with what appeared to be some sort of home made rail gun. The figure approached Sev with the weapon pointed at about chest level before stopping a few feet away. [color=ed1c24]"If it's really you, then show me your pistol"[/color], a young female voice spoke through the helmet's microphone. Sev took care to move as slowly as possible. Taking a shot from that rail gun at this range would more than likely be lethal. She kept one hand above her head and reached for her pistol with the other, careful not to place a finger on the trigger. Sev drew the pistol and held it out by the barrel so that the figure could clearly see the name engraved on it. A few moments pass before the figure inhales sharply. [color=ed1c24]"It really is you"[/color], she said.
	The makeshift rail gun clattered to the floor, followed by the Elite helmet revealing the young woman's tangled mess of orange dreadlocks adorned with wooden beads of almost every color. Her hair stopped just at the back of her neck, her skin was almost the same brown as Sev's and her eyes were the color of honey. Myrn sprinted across the landing area and threw herself into Sev's arms. By comparison the young woman looked tiny as she hung from the android's neck. [color=ed1c24]"Wagwan Sev! It's been too long"[/color], Myrn exclaimed. Her voice was strained as if she was fighting back tears. [color=ed1c24]"I was so worried about you. I thought I'd never see you again"[/color]. Sev wrapped her arms around Myrn in return and gave her a loving peck on the forehead.
	[color=92278f]"I know, I know"[/color], Sev said, [color=92278f]"I should've stayed in touch. I should've called or something. I'm sorry kiddo"[/color]. 
	[color=ed1c24]"That's okay because you're here now. I've got so many things to show you. I've even gotten a little taller too"[/color], Myrn rambled on,[color=ed1c24]" Hey, wait a second. What [i]are[/i] you doing here? Weren't you supposed to be in hiding"[/color]?
	[color=92278f]"Yeah I was but someone needed my help and you remember what Amanzi used to say right"[/color], Sev asked.
	[color=bc8dbf][i]"Hand over hand, you help who you can"[/i][/color], the two of them recited in unison.
	[color=ed1c24]"So what's the situation? Are you in trouble or something? And what happened to your face"[/color], Myrn asked eyeballing the ship behind them.
	[color=92278f]"It's a long story kiddo. We'll fill you in once we get settled okay. Is my friend okay to crash here with us for a while? We just need a safe space while we figure some things out"[/color].
	Myrn nodded her approval without any hesitation. Sev turned on her heels to face the ship and began waving towards the cockpit, motioning for Nessa to come down. [color=92278f]"Just a heads up Myrn"[/color], Sev warned, [color=92278f]"She's exotic so don't get weird or start probing her with questions and- You know, your typical Myrn stuff"[/color]. 
	[color=ed1c24]"Seven, I literally live on a rock in the middle of space with barely anyone to talk to. Oh, I'm gonna probe"[/color], Myrn shot back. The two of them exchanged witty banter and snide comments as they waited for Nessa and Ra to emerge.