Shades of Grey
Martian nights last almost the same length of time as Earthen nights. While seconds last a little longer and days are only a matter of minutes more extended than Earth’s, the division between day and night is almost the same. In ages past, space scientists found that a very convenient quirk. For Jodi, it barely made any difference at all.
Being dragged through the dark by Jules, with the reflected light of two moons and very little by way of street lighting, she let herself fall into that mind-numbed state that comes with exhaustion. He led her through streets, under camera fields and onward, ever onward, to whatever destination he had in mind. Hopefully, wherever it was would have a nice comfy bed and a shower she could program to run warm forever. Somewhere in their path
