Before Returning to Kaperth
Saja: Okay, everyone, before we get some sleep tonight...
Saja: We are going to stop at the Pandora station to drop off Dr. Maxwell and Karen.
Karen: Some unexpected problems appeared in Virulyde's system and we need to use the lab to diagnose them.
Dr. Maxwell: Virulyde is in mostly good shape and safe to re-activate but we would like to at least take a look at these issues.
Dr. Maxwell: Please excuse us.
Saja: Malachi and Ravenna, after we drop off the Maxwells, we are headed back to Kaperth.
Saja: En route, I'll check in with HQ to confirm our mission and then we're headed to the Ice Plains.
Ravenna: Sounds like a plan.
Malachi: Ravenna, make sure you bundle up before we get there. It's very cold and probably a lot colder than you're used to.
Ravenna: I'll keep it in mind.
Ravenna: Do you really think we'll be able to find a V-CORE there?
Saja: It's likely. Our lead came from a very reliable source.
Ravenna: I'm just a little worried. I feel like it just can't be that easy. Just... find it lying around, and all.
Saja: Not many people go to the Ice Plains. It's not exactly the most hospitable place on the planet.
Saja: Anyway, get some sleep, you two. I'm going to check in with HQ.
Malachi: Don't stay up too late, Saja.
Karla: Saja! How's everything on Goliath?
Saja: Everything is fine here. Pleione fed us all.
Karla: And you're feeling okay?
Saja: Well, yes, her cooking is really good.
Karla: Let's see. We have picked up some signs of Zetsfir using a 5-D gate in the vicinity of the Pandora station.
Karla: It appears to be for reconnaissance purposes as no weaponry or ships have entered that space.
Saja: I see. That's still a cause for concern.
Karla: A squadron has been deployed to patrol the area in case Zetsfir does send anything through.
Saja: That's good. Has the documentation been reviewed for a potential excursion to the Ice Plains?
Karla: Yes. We have approval. As soon as you enter Kaperth's atmosphere tomorrow, check in and we'll verify.
Karla: We are going to monitor the air space surrounding the site where your team will land.
Karla: It's just to ensure you aren't ambushed.
Saja: As is standard procedure. Much appreciated.
Karla: Saja, this is just between you and me, but...
Karla: Zetsfir's movements, from what we can tell, seem to be different lately.
Saja: Would we chalk that up to the fact that the Prince is with them?
Karla: That could be the reason. I just feel like they're planning something completely different.
Saja: It's the times when we don't know where to focus that bother me the most.