WfR64: 5th Group, Outer Colony Fleet

Commander D'Iræ was moderately surprised to find a tharp as her counterpart Commander in the OCF, and gave eem an uncharacteristic but charming smile, unsure what else to do. Commander Jolip either accepted or ignored it, she couldn't tell. Maybe it was mutual.

"Welcome to 5th Group - our paint is a little subdued, compared to yours, eh?" Ee made a sound like wet rocks grating on wood. "No pirate glory on the Long Patrol, I'm afraid."

"I've had about enough of pirates, myself," D'Iræ replied. "Hence the leave."

"Uh huh." Commander Jolip turned ease neckless head back and forth. "Too cold for me. Your liason has arrived and will take you to the surface. Enjoy."

Ee turned and left without hesitation, replaced by a woman slightly older than Kaley.