Chapter Five
The bridge was a mess. Emergency lights were back online, but the lights were dull, and red. Red lights used less energy than the typical white lights. It was enough to see everything, but not enough to be bright. The red light was easier for eyes to adjust to in the dark.
Broken pieces of computers, panels, and consoles were scattered across the ground. Daniel heard from other departments much of the same. True to its nickname, the hurricane did some real hurricane-like damage.
Daniel found a broom and began sweeping.
Clyde appeared, and took the broom from him.
“Clyde, I know how to sweep. I can help.”
“You’re the captain. You’re supposed to put on a white hat and dictate what needs cleaning.”
“I used to be a pipefitter. I know how to clean up.”
“Now I know you’re ly
