Stepping onto the public tram from the launchpad, Page wondered what could have gotten the normally quite cheerful Lt. Col. Tyler in her current mood.
In his casual clothes after some long-awaited down-time, he spotted Tyler outside Christy's. Despite not actually having met her in person, from her dusty flight suit to the worried expression on her face, Page could tell it was her quite easily.
Hmm, younger than I expected, he thought as he made his way over.
"Hey there. I guess it's ok to call you Melanie while we're planetside?" asked Page with a smile. "Shall we head in and find out what the message is? Tea and pastries are on me... this time."
