"Copy Captain,<i>Annie</i>lifting off and heading out." She ran a hand over several panels with clearly demarcated 'WARNING' labels which would detach the shuttle and send the commands to the larger ship to decompress the hangar bay. The air outside was drawn back into the<i>St. Anne</i>'s circulation with a loud woosh, then the bay doors began to slide apart on recently-greased tracks.<br/><br/>"Spring water Captain? That's the thing you're worried about me forgetting? Not the tin man?" She grinned mischievously as she took hold of the control yoke and tapped another panel to engage the low-power maneuvering thrusters. She guided the shuttle smoothly from the hold, then angled it towards the planet side starport.<br/><br/>One last panel engaged the main engines and the smaller ship pulled away from it's mother with a shudder and a low rumble. "<i>Annie</i>safely away Captain. You're clear to move whenever you're ready." Official chatter over she let a teasing note creep back into her voice, "I'll make sure to get your water, Cap. Might just spring for a nice bottle of local whiskey with the water in it for you too!" She took hold of the control yoke and slowly ramped the engines to cruising speed. "Smooth skies, Captain.<i>Annie</i>out for two standard cycles."