Rycer Tae caught Vesta's worried glance at his weapon but seemed unbothered. He reached over and checked her helmet, then turned his attention to his crew.
It occurred to Vesta that being a commander could require the carrying of such a laser weapon. At least that's what she told herself. Vesta soon got distracted by the planet's appearance as the space jet descended.
Rettra was a large planet with a warm, wet climate. Through the cockpit windows, Vesta could see oceans, rivers, and large green spaces. She felt a tug at her heart as it looked so much like earth, she could almost imagine she was traveling on vacation.
Rolet and Gritcha began chattering with a voice that filtered through their controls. The jet changed direction slightly and in a few minutes began landing. Vesta unfastene
