Chapter 32
Vibeke did that thing again with the disc that unfolded itself from something the size of a coin to a complete suit, air tanks, and helmet. Nick still hadn’t gotten an explanation on how that technology worked. Both it and the rover showed that the Trinhlin were far more than just genetic wizards at this point. Of course, aliens that had built an upside-down Christmas Palace beneath the ice on Europa were obviously more capable than just engineering human-like elves. Even so his stomach tightened at the thought of her going out into the ocean, but obviously, she wasn’t worried.
Vibeke waved a three-fingered glove at him. “There’s nothing to worry about. I’ll be fine.”
Nick attempted a brave smile. “If you say so.”
Vibeke crossed the small cabin to the airlock door, pulled th
