Lahani takes Nahuli gently by the wing and leads him from the controls into Amber Wing’s observation lounge. The passive survey model continues behind them under its sealed safeguards.
Dim displays frame the airless body and its nightside shadow while the ship holds its safe station. Lahani closes the lounge partition, leaving the investigation outside their private pause.
Lahani
For a little while, the instruments can wait. We have earned something that is ours.
The lounge settles into low light and quiet ventilation. Lahani draws Nahuli close, and their private mating begins away from the bridge and the waiting survey model.
Time passes in the muted observation lounge. Beyond the partition, the dark body turns slowly beneath its thin thermal veil, and Amber Wing remains steady.
A muted diagnostic indicator appears on the lounge display: the reconstructed crossing path has acquired a timing discrepancy. It does not alter navigation, but the next approach requires review.
Lahani
The model is asking for attention again. Not an emergency, but we should check the timing before trusting that approach.