Chapter One: Deep Space Music

[Akirapryde]

Alice Underwood drifted in to the lounge with a smile on her face. Being one of Professor Angsoft’s lead researchers, Alice was a common face around the dropship. Despite not being one of the Merc’s, Alice made a point to befriend most of the Merc’s and Construction Crews. Her openness and friendly personality attempted to cover up a woman with a troubled past. A past that she has only hinted at. Born in Clan space, a fact that Alice only acknowledges. Beyond that, she doesn’t speak of it. What she does speak of, is how she idealizes Professor Angsoft and sees him as a father.

She took hold of table and glanced around the room. She saw her boss, Professor Angsoft, speaking with Captain Mosconi. Instead of interrupting the two men, she moved over to the table that was occupied where Kyle and Lyona were seated. “Hey guys” she said brushing her red hair from her face and set her laptop upon the table. Alice took her seat next to Lyona as she continued, “So I hear we are moving over to the station soon. I bet you guys are excited to move on to your next job.” There was a hint of disappointment in her voice, as if she was saying good bye already.