The Solitude of Courage Joanni sat off to the side of Lt. Commander Samuel’s science station on the bridge of the Eridanus. She did not get in anyone’s way, nor talk to the crew; she sat and waited for word of the rescue party’s return. Silent and still. As still as a statue and contained by her misery. After a full day and night, late the next morning, Lt. Morrison relayed a message from the planet below to Helmsman Wynde (in temporary command) that the rescue party had located the landing party and all were returning. There were casualties: Ambassador Palladin was missing, and one of the security officers was badly injured as was Head Biologist Keller. Joanni sprung up and ran to the lift, heading for the ship’s flight deck, startling those nearest her with her sudden energy after being so long quiescent.
Chapter 23. The Solitude of Courage
Chapter 23. The Solitude of Courage
Chapter 23. The Solitude of Courage
The Solitude of Courage Joanni sat off to the side of Lt. Commander Samuel’s science station on the bridge of the Eridanus. She did not get in anyone’s way, nor talk to the crew; she sat and waited for word of the rescue party’s return. Silent and still. As still as a statue and contained by her misery. After a full day and night, late the next morning, Lt. Morrison relayed a message from the planet below to Helmsman Wynde (in temporary command) that the rescue party had located the landing party and all were returning. There were casualties: Ambassador Palladin was missing, and one of the security officers was badly injured as was Head Biologist Keller. Joanni sprung up and ran to the lift, heading for the ship’s flight deck, startling those nearest her with her sudden energy after being so long quiescent.