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“Sloan, I have the calculations, but you’re not going to like them”

“I don’t care Tell me what I need to do”

“It’s going to fry your propulsion core and probably dae a lot of non-vital systems in the ship”

“Neven, I don’t care Give me the details, and I’ll make it happen”

“This is for Xan, isn’t it?” Neven asked

“Yes”

“You care about hih to sacrifice your ship?”

“I care about hih to sacrifice my life Send the details, Neven”

“Sent Good luck”

“Thanks, Nev,” she said while checking over the requirements he had sent to her coet the job done Sloan uploaded the requirements to the crew members responsible Then she opened her comm for a ship wide announcement

“Everyone, we’re about to try soet back to D’Arian without FTL I want to let you know that after this, the Arroill e focused on her Sloan stared at each of them in the eyes as she continued with her speech “Vital life support will continue to work, but she won’t be space worthy after this Being your captain has been one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life, and I care for each and every one of you After this trip, the Arroill be no more She’s served us well, and her sacrifice will allow us to save one of our own I’ this for Xan, the male I love I love you all as well, and it has been an honor being your captain Sloan out” She ended the ship wide comm Sloan wiped away a tear that slid down her cheek

“Captain” Sloan saw that every“It has been an honor flying with you” Erl stood next to her before bringing her into a hug Sloan gave him a squeeze

“Now, let’s upload these docs and save Xan” Erl slid back into his nav console Sloan gave hi into her seat

“Let’s do it”

I hope I’m not too late