Chapter Ten
Daniel scratched his beard, or what he called a beard. Compared to people like Shawn and Ned, Daniel’s facial hair wasn’t truly a beard. Though if you compared Ned and Shawn to ZZ Top, they didn’t have beards either. Daniel wanted a beard.
“Captain, we’re approaching the planet 24735-4,” Shawn said.
“Sweet,” Daniel said. “This is the one with high life readings, isn’t it?”
“Yes. 24735-5 and 6 were dead planets. Igneous rock, but with no atmosphere. This planet, however, I believe is the reason we’re here.”
Daniel rubbed his hands together. “Excellent. It’s time to pay the planet a visit.”
Ben stepped in front of him. “Wait a moment, Captain.”
“Yes?” Daniel asked.
Ben put a hand on Daniel’s chest. “You, sir, will be staying on the ship.”
“But I’m the captain,” Daniel po
