Chapter Two: A Whole Old World

[Akirapryde]

As Eric started to get the doctor continued his examination of Adrian. “No, nothing funny here” he said while listening to Adrian’s heartbeat. “Everything seems okay. But your friend is right, you may explore this level, but you can’t leave this deck. What I am told, is that once we arrive on New Earth, you and your friends will be released.” The Doctor turned and walked back towards his desk. “I would suggest that you join your friends” he said speaking at Adrian. “A trip to the lounge and some food might help you regain your strength.”

Over in the lounge, Alice found a large table in the center of the lounge. Jake seemed very interested in the music being sung at the Karaoke machine. To his surprise, the effort in pulling off this con was impressive. The music seemed fitting to the era that they were pretending to be part of. Even the naval uniforms seemed to fit the con.

As Jake was looking around, Alice listened to Suki’s question. “I was born on the Clan Jade Falcon world of Sudeten. However, conflict forced my parents to relocate to Tharkad when I was very young. I was raised on Tharkad.”

Alice turned and watched Jake as he looked around, “do you see something that bothers you?”