All of the ships got into a heat, apart from Viking 04 that has been piloted by androids. Those who were to land first were much envied. They didn’t care, though, and they didn’t intend to switch places with people who were to be left behind by now.
The captain returned to the bridge once more before boarding the ferry and instructed Jimenez:
“Send reports to the Earth, tell them that we are going down. The reply will be late, so I won’t wait for it. You’ll report it once we’re back.”
“Copy that.”
Jimenes had serious difficulties with hiding his disappointment. Willner appreciated that he didn’t protest, he could almost feel his anxiety.
“Don’t worry, man. Everyone will be there in no time,” he said comfortingly. “We are home. We just need to research it a bit before we wake the colon
