The Star Streak slips beneath unfamiliar stars as the black hole enlarges behind her, bending magic and light across the boundary. The neighboring galaxy opens ahead in silent radiance.
From its resting place, the warm wardstone rises weightlessly. Amber radiance pours through the decks, steadying the hull, the living charts, and every breath aboard.
Aurora
We have arrived in the neighboring galaxy, captain. However, the Black Hole seems to have gotten larger.
Aurora stands beneath the spreading glow, her liquid-silver form reflecting constellations that seem somewhat familiar to Kael.
Sophie
The stars in this galaxy perfectly match those on you armor again, captain.
Maisie
Everything is the same except that Black Hole.
The ship crosses the boundary. Behind her, the black hole continues its slow growth, its warped darkness swallowing the old stars one by one.
“Kael and Miles talk alone on the main deck of the ship as the Star Streak reaches the neighboring galaxy.”
SUCCESS (Good Diplomacy, rolled -1)
The main deck lies quiet beneath the neighboring galaxy’s somewhat familiar stars. Kael and Miles stand alone near the rail as the Star Streak glides through the silver dark.
Miles
I wanted a moment with you alone, captain. If you don't mind.
Miles keeps her shoulders squared, but her hands worry at the edge of her borrowed coat. She does not retreat from him or hide behind the cabin-boy role.
Miles
I believe you about the godhood, the memories, all of it.
Miles steps a bit closer.
Miles
I've felt something stirring in me since the moment I saw you. Something irresistible that drew me to you, like a small moon caught in the pull of a world. We all orbit around you like...
Kael leans forward and kisses her. She does not withdraw this time. She leans into it.
Quest Complete
Reach the neighboring galaxy
Attribute Upgrade: Reasoning Good→Great