Theos-2 - Earth orbitThe Theos-2 was very similar to the ship used by Azakis and Petri but with that funny appendix attached to the rear it lost much of its charm.
"You're here at last," said Petri into the communication system. “It took you long enough! Did you stop off, by chance, to have a little look round Mars?"
"Yes, an ideal place for a holiday," replied Zaneki jokingly, happy to have finally reached their destination. "But this planet really is wonderful," he added, when he first saw the Earth fill almost all the elliptical opening, which from the bridge, gave them a direct view of the outside. "In person, it’s another matter entirely."
"Come on, stop being sentimental, and unhitch that thing you’re pulling around behind you."
“And the crystal? Did you manage ....”
"Of course,
