As ordered I have taken command of the San Francisco, and shall remain in orbit of Manhattan until further orders are reached. Captain Karlo has launched in the Grizzly freighter Big.Apple, and shall meet with you shortly ma'am.
-Sonya
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[Transmission ends]
Seth sighed as he took the shuttle through the atmosphere towards Fort Bragg. He didn't think he would leave here the same as he was arriving...
The shuttle touched down neatly, and the pilot saluted as Seth stood to leave. Seth thought he could see pity in the man's eyes. His hand slammed out to hit the door release button, and with as much dignity as he could muster, he stepped out into the bright Manhattan sun. The car pulled up next to the shuttle and he climbed into it, leaving his jacket behind with the pilot.
The car drove slowly, and Seth could feel the blasters he wore digging into his chest, but he ignored it, and when the car arrived outside the office of the Admiral, he sighed and climbed out. He wondered why the car sent to collect him was such an ancient looking thing, but he ignored it.
The short walk across to the door to the officer felt like a climb to the top of an Aztec temple, but Seth took a deep breath, looked up, as if he could see his beloved ship through the atmosphere, and then knocked on the door to the office.