Tyger stepped into the cockpit from the backdoor. “Jage, teleport us to the fleet. We got what we needed.”

Jage turned to Tyger, but he paused when his eyes spotted Kristy, coming in with the team.

“Did you hear me?” Tyger asked.

Jage shook his head. “Sorry, sir! Who is she?”

“She is Dr.Grace.”

Kristy glared at him. “I told you to call me Kristy!”

Jage blushed and waved to her.

Kristy waved to him back and turned to Tyger. “Do you guys have a shower? My sweaty body totally needs to be clean off. I smell like a roasted pig.”

“There is one lavatory near the sleeping quarters,” said Maya. “It should be functional.”

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Kristy smiled. “Thank you.” She turned to Tyger. “And thank you for saving my life.”

Tyger nodded. “It is part of our duty.”

Kristy licked her lips. “Well, if you need anything... I will be in the shower.”

Tyger watched Kristy leave the cockpit until Jage rushed up to him.

“Holy smokes! She is super hot!” Jage shouted.

“I agree,” said Red.

“Why didn’t you ask her out?” Jage asked. “You had a chance!”

Rila rolled her eyes and walked away. “Oh, for god’s sake!”

Maya followed her. “I will never understand the male perspective.”

Tyger sighed. “That isn’t part of my duty.”

Jage rolled his eyes. “Well, if you won’t ask her out, then I will.”

Tyger pointed his finger at Jage. “Keep your distance from her. Remember your duty.”

Jage held up his hands. “But I asked out some human girls before. All of them liked me.”

Red laughed. “They only want to pet you like a kitty.”

Jage glared at Red. “Oh come on!”

Tyger rubbed his forehead. “Just bring us to the fleet and forget about her. Many lives are at stake.”

Jage sighed. “Roger… Commander.”

When will that kid grow up? Tyger thought.