Thread: Venus Ascending [Chai & Alkaline]

Kaisa's jaw dropped, looking somewhere between amused and taken aback by the AI's assessment of her. Well we all can't afford such delightful AI's on our ships, can we, Mr. Ryan ? In my defense, I was flying those vessels through restricted space and they just happened to be destroyed. With the exception of the second one, that one was, uh... Her voice trailed off into a silent snicker, though a wide grin split her face at the memory. I don't think commandeering a ship for the express purpose of crashing it should really be counted against my record. I mean, sure I was piloting it, but I also wanted to destroy it. I bet Emily didn't think of that, huh? Now if you'll excuse me, I have a ship to explore. Then in audible laughter and a sing-song voice, she turned away and added, Emily can kiss my ass! My apologies, I can only take orders from Mr. Ryan, came the echoing reply as Kaisa moved down the opposite end of the hall. Smart ass, she muttered under her breath, face brightening when she tapped her hand on a sensor that slid open a door to the general seating area. The interior was just as sleek as the exterior, the dark grey walls and silver structures accented nicely with a pop of red leather. Across the seating was a large screen presumably for entertainment, and to the left of the sofas were storage cabinets.Tucked away in one corner of the small room was a mini drink and food bar a welcome sight considering the last time she'd eaten had been the previous day when she'd poked and prodded a hard lump of bread and a pile of goop that Captain Pax probably thought was edible food. Her stomach grumbled and she crossed the room, picking up a pinkish-red fruit and sinking her teeth into it in a rather large bite. The lush flavor exploded within her mouth, sweet but also gently floral, and she almost groaned in appreciation. Hexia pears were a luxury for many, as they only grew on select planets and import prices were high. But of course Dom would have the best of the best on his ship, and it only made sense that it extended to his food as well. Then opening the small fridge down below, she took note of the tightly sealed clear containers of food held securely in place, and the row of drinks lining the door. Various juices, water, fizzy sodas and alcohol were all lined up to choose from, and in the end she picked a bottle of plain water, finishing the cold liquid in a matter of seconds. A pang of regret and jealousy shot through her for just a moment, reminding her of the luxuries she used to have. Her ship hadn't been quite as nice as Dom's, but it had what she wanted, and more importantly, it was her own. She hated being dependent on someone else, but for the time being it was necessary before she could build herself up again. She'd done it from the ground up already, so surely she could do it again, especially with the credits still tied to her name. Kaisa continued her exploration after discarding the remnants of the pear, walking down a smaller hallway that split from the main walkway, where she found a lavatory, two sets of closed doors, and a large observatory window overlooking the hanger bay. One of these rooms had to have been the captain's quarters, she guessed, and while it might have been considered an invasion of privacy to enter Dom's private room, one little peek couldn't hurt, right? She tapped her hand against the sensor on the side of the first door, expecting it to slide open, but instead came Emily's voice through a speaker in the hallway ceiling. Access denied. Kaisa turned and tapped on the second door. Access denied, Emily said again, Paging Mr. Ryan. Are you actually kidding me right now, Emily? Don't get your pant wires in a twist, the young woman said, rolling her eyes and leaning back to rest against the wall.