Chapter 17
Australia’s shuttle
Helen was searching for a place to start when Blackstone’s image replaced the star field and Australia on the holographic display.
The director smiled at both Muriel and Dyami. “Excuse me for eavesdropping, and allow me to welcome you. I am Olivia Blackstone, director of the Terran Expedition vessel Australia.”
“Australia,” Muriel said. “How is that possible?”
Possible? What was the woman talking about? Helen looked at Blackstone, waiting for the director to answer. All eyes were focused on the screen. The rest of the team hung back, unwilling to get too close to the large alien, but she saw many of the seat back displays mirroring the front cabin display.
“You wanted the answer,” Blackstone said. “My turn to ask a question. You spoke of a place, Olinda
