I walked Chris out, and Sagan let in the next pair. I must say it surprised me to see Miy and Twenty-One. We didn't really know each other, but they brought an interesting flavor to the group.

"We want to fly into space, together." Miy didn't waste time with pleasantries.

Twenty-One, with all his size, beamed down at her, amused and proud. They were quite the pair.

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I grinned. "Done." That was surely the easiest conversation I'd have today. I said, "We'll vet you for the program. Health clearances and such, but of course. I'd love for the Shadow to get out there and explore."

Twenty-One put a fist to his chest, bowed, and said, "Thank you, your imperial majesty."

They turned and let themselves out, all the while Miy mumbled, "I'm so glad to get out of this Dyson's Sphere with all these people..."

It genuinely made me chuckle.