April 2nd,
2037
1112
Dear Space
Diary
Prepare to
open the airlock. Again.
“Aren’t you
going to ask if I’m ok?”
You’re ok.
“I nearly got
hit by a meteorite you know.”
You said you
were ok.
“I know. But
now I want sympathy. And possibly a bagel.”
Just get out
there.
“I’m
thinking of forming a union.”
It’ll need
to be ratified with at least four signatures.
“…When we’re
on Earth, then.”
Go and fix
the ship.
“Fine, fine.
Open the airlock, Mary.”
“Opening.”
1120
“About half
way.”
1127
“And I’m
there.”
“Great work,
3.0. I’m glad we sent you.”
“I climbed
along the side of a spaceship. It’s not hugely impressive.”
“I just
think it’s important to be supportive.”
I climbed
along the side of a spaceship earlier, too.
“Nobody
cares.”
Ouch.
“Ooh, do I
detect tension?”
Not now,
3.0.
“I’m on to
you two.”
“Actually,
you’re on the engine. So let’s get to work.”
Anything I
can do to help.
“Nope, we’re
good. You’re welcome to hang around, but
–“
But what?
“Well, we’re
not saying you’ll be in the way.”
…but?
“We’re not
saying it.”
I’m going to
go make a sandwich.
“That’s the
spirit!”
1135
In the
kitchen. Wondering what counts as comfort food without being too over the top. …I’m
not useless am I?
“Not
entirely.”
3.0! Turn
the radio off!
“Fine.”
CLICK
Anyone else on
the radio?
“No.”
Mary,
please. You guys need to work.
“Ok. Sorry.”
CLICK
Chocolate
sandwich it is.
1200
That idea worked
better in my head.
Checked in
with Mary briefly. 3.0 was busy re-engaging the warp couplet, whatever that
meant, but from the part of the conversation I understood, things were going
well. Probably take a few hours yet. During which time, I have nothing to do.
…Guess there’s
always solitaire.
1203
Ok, turn on
the terminal and let’s play some… oh. Time for a password change.
1205
What? Not
complex enough? But I’ve already got a number… Oh, capital letter. Fine.
1206
SYMBOLS? You’ve
got to be kidding me.
1208
PASSWORD
ACCEPTED, THANK YOU.
About time.
Never going to remember that, but whatever.
And now it’s
time for –
NEW UPDATES
ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE WAIT.
Maybe I didn’t
make the chocolate sandwich correctly.
1223
Nope, it’s
just a bad idea.
Oh thank
goodness, updates are done. And now –
INCOMING
TRANSMISSION
…You know
what? No. I don’t care what you have to say NASA. We’ve had words. You’ve
helped us. But now we’re done. I’m. Not. Listening.
And Solitaire.
1245
Just like
old times. The good bit of the old times.
INCOMING
TRANSMISSION REMINDER
Go away.
Ooh, an ace, perfect.
1300
INCOMING
TRANSMISSION REMINDER
Come on, ten
of hearts, where are you.
1310
INCOMING
TRANSMISSION REMINDER
Ok, I should
be fine as long as that hidden card isn’t the 4 of… it is, isn’t it. Damn.
…Another
game won’t hurt I –
INCOMING
TRANSMISSION NOT ANSWERED AFTER 5 REMINDERS. INCREASING VOLUME.
On second
thoughts, let’s go see how Mary’s doing.
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