On an idea: Hahaha you can’t be serious oh god you’re serious.
“I told you, friend. Getting there faster gets us a bonus you wouldn’t believe.”
“That is an embargo net,” Ax’and’l gestured at the distant array of vessels. “It’s not only illegal to cross it, but it’s also lethal!”
“Naw these assholes aren’t sanctioned by anyone but themselves. It’s a mercy mission we’re on. Promise.”
Ax’and’l had checked the cargo and destination. He knew this human was on the up-and-up. “It’s still suicide…”
“Naw. I have a plan. Check me nav file for asteroid B-37K. We’re going to ride it right through the blockade.”
Ax’and’l checked. “Are you insane? Wait. I’m talking to a human. Of course you’re insane. That’s a gravel clump. The only thing holding it together is wishful thinking.”
“Right,” grinned Hwell. “Which is why landing on it is such a great idea!”
Ax’and’l stared at the grinning mammal. “And how do you suggest we land on it and live?”
“I know a trick from me mining days…”
The saurian Ax’and’l had yet to learn all the portents of imminent danger, and thus allowed the mad human to de-activate the Hungry Caterpillar, and use gravity alone to gently descend towards the dusty surface of a stellar rock that was beyond fragile.
He was still having conniptions as the embargo net moved vessels aside to allow the asteroid to pass. Ax’and’l decided, then and there, that he was going to spend a good portion of his bonus on a permanent therapists’ appointment.
He was going to need it.
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