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“What’s happened?” Allie asked her the strange woman.
The woman’s large eyes grew even wider. “OH THANK GOD! WHO IS THIS? WHERE ARE YOU?”
“I’m Allie, and I’m-”
“OH MY GOD!” the woman shrieked as her huge eyes swept over the background behind Allie. “IS THAT DRIFTY’S SHIP?”
Allie blinked at her. “Yes, but-”
The woman let out a squeal. “WHERE IS THAT HANDSOME DEVIL?”
Allie had to catch her jaw before it hit the floor. “He’s not here, but you’re in trouble, right? Something’s attacked your-” The visuals on the screen flickered and the woman scrunched up her face in a snarl. “Are you alright?”
“Not if I can’t get this ship to fly at an angle instead of shooting straight down!” the woman explained as she leaned back.
The change in seating meant Allie could now see a small,
