[b][i]Natasha Zhang[/i][/b]

Seeing a chance to seize back the initiative, Natasha said, "The difference between the short route and the long route is that the former is three days, the latter is a full week if we have a Spacewarper - Which this ship is. And your powers can definitely reinforce the 'pseudo-stealth' system that this ship has, Miss Avelyn." A smile, "I like the way you think."

[i]It seems that the 'Star Marines' are supremely intelligent as well as literally magical. But why kids? Are kids the only ones who can gain Kaisoken-type Magic?[/i] Something pricked at her, something at the back of her thoughts. She considered it a while longer, then cast it aside to look at Ashton and Flame, "Avelyn is right. If the Ascendancy crushes the rebels on Plenty, or even begins a new counteroffensive, while we're away, we'd be toast - This means we're choosing the shorter route."

[b][i]Ashton and Flame[/i][/b]

Ashton nodded at that and said, "Understood. We should also be concerned about Rebel lives - Plenty's population should not pay the price for resistance to abuse." A pause, "Very well, I change my vote."

Flame, meanwhile, looked at the scenes of consolation and cuteness happening close to him, before saying, "I am still skeptical, but Ashton is right - We can probably get through the enemy cordon just fine if, say, Grand Admiral Laguna or one of her subordinates are the ones leading the blockade detachment." He shuddered at that, "Note that being captured by her is a fate worse than death - I and Ashton used to serve under her, so he knows what we're talking about."

His boyfriend turned towards Flame, then said, "Indeed. I do not wish to elaborate." Then Ashton looked at Natasha and said, "Now, would you mind if I and Flame sleep now? For that matter, what are the room arrangements for this 'freighter'?"

[b][i]Natasha Zhang[/i][/b]

"Plenty of living quarters," the Captain said as she continued, "This ship is 75 meters long, and while most of that is cargo space and specialized systems, there is plenty of space for extra crew members. However, note that you're not just fighters - You're crewmembers now. That means my ship, my rules. You'll all help in cooking, maintenance, accounting, and computer stuff. The medic here," she gestured to Doctor Millard, "Will also need help with doctor stuff if any of you know how to magically heal." 

Then she turned to Amy and said, "Amy, you might need to take care of the kids when old issues or traumas rear their ugly head - I trust you with that." Then to Moonstrike One's hologram, Natasha spoke, "Well, we've chosen the route. Is there anything more to discuss?"

"Nothing more," Moonstrike One said in her modulated voice, "Moonstrike One, out."

And the hologram blinked away.

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