Once these tasks were complete, Ben and the other Earth-Breed would be given passage on Arkus 2, the opportunity to spend a lifetime travelling deeper into the universe than anyone had ever been, searching for other rare jewels of life where they might settle. The prospect filled him with nervous excitement as he imagined what wonders he would witness.
“Benjamin!” the exotic and steely voice snatched him from his daydream. “Ben, do we have any news?”
A hand clamped down onto his shoulder, twisting him in his seat, and Asmodeous' amber eyes fixed his with an expectant anticipation. Hawker's bowels dropped and he immediately needed the toilet, but he respected his master in a fearful manner, only too aware of his power and authority. “Sir,” he began, clearing his throat. “From what I'm see
