Konoka would have enough time to clean both herself and the chair (that sort of automation was still a few upgrades away, for the Star Gazer. It did provide the grounds for a much more lighthearted sort of teasing, however), and even for some more normal rest while she and her ship talked over the finer points of the 'flypast' sky space.

There were two designated areas for it - one on the planet, set over some modest fields and lakes for in-atmosphere flights - and the other in the inhabited planet's nearby asteroid belt. The latter had more requirements, particularly surrounding spaceflight checks, but reviews indicated the asteroids were no true danger for those brave enough to accept the premise.

The Star Gazer wanted to try both, though in no particular order. The safety orientation ran in shifts, and the length depended on how many people attended a given session - anywhere from three-quarters of an hour to over four, particularly if someone wanted a hands-on approach.