Chapter 28
28 “You are a sight for sore eyes!” Nubern shouted as the Trident’s cockpit opened with a hiss of hydraulics. Austin smiled as he unscrewed his helmet and stood, his joints aching and popping. The sweat in his flight suit slid against his skin. After spending so many hours in the cockpit, he smelled like a garbage chute. Shaking his head and running a hand through his damp hair, he rolled his head around until it popped. Using wobbly legs, he descended the ladder and hit the deck. He stabilized himself against the Trident’s nose, tapping the hull in a silent expression of gratitude. “Are you all right, Lieutenant?” Austin turned around to face Nubern and Wilkos, fighting off a sudden wave of fatigue. “I am, sir. Happy to see you both.” Wilkos shook his head, a small grin growing into
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