© J.U. Park & Cyberwriter Novel, page  7   <-  home  -> Captain A'lau'chia is a person that is not soon forgotten. His one large bushy eyebrow that traveled from one temple to the other across his eyes like theatrical makeup. His deep voice made certain that no one would mistake his position on any subject. He pulled out a small digital pad with the crew, cargo and orders. "I am Captain A'lau'chia. I expect everyone to work in a precessional manner. I know some of you have had little time to rest from your previous post, but we need you, now. Those of you who have been observant have noticed some modifications to the ship. These modifications are not common knowledge and I EXPECT to keep it that way. Is this clear?" A few heads nodded in agreement. "I said, is this clear?" the stress in the voice commanded than a simple gesture. "Yes sir" came the voices. "Due to the modifications you will be required to double up on living quarters. I will leave that to yourselves to decide who will stay with who. Use the ladder on the emergency access tube to get to the upper deck. The lift was removed to accommodate the modifications." A few moans and grumbles quickly subsided with the aggressive look from the captain. "I will expect you to have yourselves sorted out. We are leaving in ten minutes. That means we have not time to waste. Once the tug has under way you WILL convene in the mess area for further instructions. Am I being understood?"