Together Dani and Patrick made their way to the airlock. The ship was docked at the space station, which paled in comparison to the colossal Houston. Jag and Howard were already waiting for them.
Jag couldn’t help but laugh. “This is where Cruz was assigned? It’s so tiny.”
“It’s a temporary outpost,” Patrick explained. “That’s why it was such an easy choice. The outpost itself will relocate after we’re gone.”
“A mobile outpost? Why not just use a ship? I mean, that seems like it’d be easier. What’s this place for, anyway?” Jag rattled off questions without giving Patrick time to respond.
Patrick’s lips remained pursed together as he stared at Jag with narrow eyes.
Jag rolled his eyes, shrugged, and slapped Howard on the back. “Well, let’s get going.”
The trio stepped up to the a
