Sienna made herself comfortable in the f*****g chair next to Tolo’s station. He showed her how to buckle in before taking his own seat in front of his console. Vek gave them both a quick glance but made no comment. She knew the Ploget had to be aware of the power surge from their coupling.
“Have we been hailed yet?” Tolo questioned.
“Should be any time now.”
The Soget punched a button. “Weapons, are our shields holding?”
“Holding and steady,” Meelon replied.
“Tartulan Base hailing K’Stollian warship Gorma,” a voice crisply called out.
Gorma,Tolo answered. “Tartulan Base, this is Gorma.”
Gorma.“Waiting for you to emerge from hyperlight. As soon as you exit, reduce drive to one-half cruising speed and proceed to Docking Bay Five.”
“Will reduce to one-half cruising speed and proceed t
