Lifeline: Phone-a-Friend
19 Apr 2021TJ Hall
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"Hello."
Peter, it's TJ.
"Oh! TJ, hi, how are you? I didn't, I mean, I wasn't expecting to hear from you. Should I connect Elsa? Where are you?"
Slow down, Peter. Look.
I'm in the Veil West nebula. Don't worry about connecting Elsa right now. I need your help.
"Oh, TJ, what is it now? Did your parents really flip out that bad?"
Oh, stop laughing, Peter. I'm serious. It's not my parents. I, I think I'm being followed by someone.
"Followed? What are you talking about, Tabitha?"
I don't know. Look, I plotted a course from Daiti out to Maia. I got about halfway there when my ship got caught in an interdiction. They towed me all the way back to Daiti, and they talked about places I've been lately. I was so spooked that I re-launched on a flight plan to Rhea and then bugged all the way out of the bubble, Peter.
"That's a lot to take in. Let me see.....there's nothing on any public records.....well, I mean, you're not a wanted fugitive, at least. I'm sure your mother will be relieved."
It's not funny, Peter!
"Wait, wait, TJ, listen."
I'm re--what?
"It's Federal Intelligence. They've been monitoring all communications traffic in Federal space since the attacks. Who have you been talking to?"
Nobody!!
"Look, TJ, this..things are really volatile right now. You need to be careful."
Thanks, Commander Obvious. I'm planning on checking out the Sadr nebula before I start heading back. Do you think..well..never mind.
"You sure you're okay, Tabitha?"
I'll be okay. Tell Elsa I said hi, would you? Maybe I'll stop by when I get back to civilization.
"All right, I will..you fly safe out there, Commander."
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