Garrick and Todd had broken off early. Not bothering to wait around until the crowd started to dissipate and inevitably crowd the hallways. They were well on their way to the onboard tram station when the shuffling of feet and clothes echoed down the hallway.<br/>"So."<br/>"So?"<br/>"Well..." Todd said anxiously, "What did you think?"<br/><br/>Garrick looked at him for a moment, as they boarded the tram for the hangar deck.<br/>"It was...interesting. Exciting. A bit scary, but it wasn't that different than a lightspeed jump. At least the sense of vertigo was the same."<br/>The tram doors shut behind them and the automated cylinder whirled away down the tubing that ran along the ship's spine.<br/>"Yeah but..can you imagine...we are on our way to Proxima Centauri! I mean, I never thought I would see it, much less be back in less than a decade. And then the Emperor...he actually spoke to us...well. Not you and me, but I mean he hasn't come out of the Veil in fifty years! That's freaking awesome if you ask me."<br/><br/><br/>"Aye it is." Garrick said downcasting his eyes. Todd noticed his glance to the floor.<br/>"Something wrong?"<br/>"No, I don't know, just...I'm excited about all this. It just could have come at a better time."<br/>"How so?" Todd turned his head inquisitively, trying to catch Garrick's eye.<br/>Garrick smiled weakly and bit his lip. Truth was he could use someone to talk to about Amelia, he just wasn't sure if he should.<br/>As if on cue, the tram slowed to a stop and the doors swung open, a small que of fleet personnel and a marine in dress uniform were waiting on the platform.<br/>"I'll tell you later." Garrick said, as they stepped onto the platform and began the long walk towards the naval barracks<br/><br/>Todd nodded sympathically. "Alright, well let's talk about something else then, eh? Have you seen the new Mark V's? I cant wait to get my hands on one of those babies."<br/>Garrick smiled a little, "Well why don't we go take a detour and check them out now?"<br/>Todd's face lit up. "Oh I thought you'd never ask. Com'n, last one there buys dinner."<br/>"You're on."<div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>