Talus

by S. H. Jucha

she added, and pointed a finger toward Alphons and Adrianna.

  Immediately, the rear admirals passed the command to the commodores.

  The Kirmler captain tapped the envoy’s shoulder and pointed at the bridge monitors that had displayed travelers in close quarters for days. The views were empty, replaced with dark fields and twinkling stars. There were also the occasional glints of a battleship or Tridents in the distance.

  The envoy was taken aback by the speed with which the admiral’s order was translated into action. It caused him to momentarily reconsider his course of action. But the thought was fleeting.

  Ellie sent quickly.