Jill nodded before Derek took off. The trip back was over before she knew it. It most definitely was quicker than the hike on foot. 
"Thanks," she said. Jill gave a slight nod to Derek and to Althea before heading inside to make the preparation to take off as soon as possible. Once they were up and away she would check on Ash. Jill was worried about her dear friend. She drummed with her fingers on the pilot console, thinking. With a slight hesitation, she entered some coordinations with the control panel. 

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Althea nodded at Alice before she returned a nod to Jill and nodded to Derek in greeting. She looked at Derek and she looked at a screen nearby when he asked how many were still out. "Three are.." Althea started but then Ricki passed her. "Two are still outside, Alan and Gnol.  Alan summoned his hoverboard though so they'll be here shortly." The tall, feathered woman turned her attention back to Derek. "I'm waiting here just in case but I don't expect any trouble."

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Alan and Gnol went outside again. Alan shuddered slightly as he felt the effects of the dying planet. His Elf side weeped inside for the loss of nature's energy. Gnol was solemnly silent for a bit before he nudged Alan. "Let's go. I hope you know how to operate that thing."
Alan grinned. "Only one way to find out, right?" Gnol rolled his eyes. Alan glanced at Gnol. "Or we could call one of the winged crew members to fetch you and get flown to the ship if you prefer not to join me on my hoverboard." 
Gnol muttered under his breath. "Let's just go, Pointy-Ears." he grumbled.
Alan's hand started to get up to his perfectly round ears but before he reached it he dropped his hand again and shrugged. He started the hoverboard and he and Gnol stepped on it. After adjusting to the weight Alan fired up the hoverboard and they quickly went back to the ship. Once there they jumped off and quickly got on board. 
Althea closed the hatch door and looked at Alan. "I'll be in my co-pilot seat."
Alan nodded. "Yes Ma'am," he said mockingly.
Althea tilted her head and blinked a couple of times before turning and walking away. 
Alan sighed and shrugged. "Guess I'll be in my pilot seat too."
Gnol chuckled. "So it seems lad." Gnol brought their stuff to the common room.

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Jill left the cockpit after she sent a quick message to Althea. She walked towards Ash their quarters. At least she hoped this Fer'a brought Ash to their room. After a slight hesitation, she pressed the chime next to the door. Jill hoped Ash was alright and not gotten worse.