Groaning, Zayne slapped a palm against her forehead. “The SlipGate!” she wailed. “They must have traced you guys!”
Rin spread their hands for silence, wincing as they took control of their fear. “None of that matters now!” They turned on their heel, striding past Miri and proceeding up the stairs. “Zayne, get to the engine room! I need all the power you can give me!”
“You’re going to run?” the tiny woman yelled.
Rin only smiled.
Hurrying across the lounge, they ducked into the corridor that led to the cockpit. The ship’s systems were on standby. They saw only stars twinkling against the blackness in the large window.
Strapping themself into the pilot’s seat, Rin touched the console. The computers came to life with a soft chugging noise, the screens flickering a few times before lighti
