Theristina gulped, and obviously was afraid to say the next part to her captain, who's temper could be fiery at times.  But she straightened her shoulders, "Capn, I'm sorry, I should have told you... Janmorel's in the room as well, but she's passed out.  I don't know if Marek cast something on her, or if she's simply worn out from hours of fucking, but she's in no condition to report to the bridge."<br/><br/>"I'll go get first mate Stoella and report back, either in person or from the speaking tubes shortly."<br/><br/>Then snapping a salute she vanished below decks again.  Doxi had to sigh.  Unless she put the ship into 'holding pattern' where the elemental ring disengaged and it would just float in one position, as it did when in dock, she'd have to stay here at the wheel.   When the ship was in motion, it was very dangerous to leave the wheel unattended.  She was the best pilot, with Stoella coming in a very close second, but the others on the ship were passable pilots.<br/><br/>Doxi continued on the course, pushing Zephyr to run the virtuous maiden hard.   But then after twenty minutes she began to become concerned... there was still no word... thirty minutes.... fourty... something was wrong.