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“Lord Darius,” says a woman from the speaker. “please report to the Main Hatch.”
“They're calling for you,” says Aurelia. “Leave me alone!”
“Please, Aurelia...,” he sobs.
“Stop acting like a child! Look at how ugly you look! I'm sorry to say this but I only see you as a friend. You don't have to be so attached to me because that's all we'll ever be.”
He's hurt by what she said for a moment but then looks to the side. He lets go of her and deactivates his Cessation. Without words, he stands up, turns around, and leaves. She can stand now so she walks in the other direction.
Meanwhile, Mila is in the control room of the ship. They're buckled up on their seats, facing up. She's not excited like the others, rather nervous.
She thinks to herself, “They stole the f
