Rycer Tae and Vesta stayed up in the observation room for quite some time. Vesta chatted a little bit, but they sat in comfortable silence. Rycer would point out a comet or some other point of interest in the stars. The small planet was gradually getting bigger.
Vesta yawned several times before Rycer Tae tapped her on her shoulder and stood up. He pushed a button to return the ceiling to its regular position and escorted Vesta back down the stairs.
“Thank you," Vesta said as they reached her room. “That was wonderful."
Rycer gave a faint smile and mumbled something in his language, then went inside the room with Vesta.
The commander went to a small rectangle by the bed.
“Vesta," he waved her over to stand beside him. She stood close and had to admit he smelled like a summer breez
