"There's too much that we don't know. Not knowing is still gonna be scarier," Konoka added. It was equally true that what they learn could leave them with more questions than answers, but they won't know staying still. The beam of affection kept her from frowning at the thought, and she attempted to send one back. Star Gazer needed her appreciation as much as Konoka needed her.

The void-faring traveler shed her last uniform, slipping back on the more dress-like one for their trip. "Ready as I'll ever be. Let's get started, shall we?"