“I don’t think you did, but at least that way no one could have stolen the ship while I was in the hospital.” Light said sheepishly.

“A touching story.” HOPE said. “It is clear you have both cultivated a firm friendship, which makes me confident we have chosen the right people to get us onto the ground again safely. The other options Major had investigated weren’t nearly so…appetising.”

“Oh…So your team has its own objective, beyond helping us complete ours?” Light asked. Something the Quadrarch had said alluded to this, but it had been skated over at the time.

“Yes, Major hasn’t told you? We are looking for his master - Lady Trevelyan. She was on the planet when the quarantine was declares; last contact with her was about six months ago.” 

Omega whimpered at the mention of this name. HOPE shushed him gently. “Don’t worry, we’ll find her!”

She turned back to them again. “She was the one who brought him back to life after the accident. He’s very attached to her.”