Ivan went quiet after getting fed, Lotti went and packed the utensils back into the box, then proceeded to clean up the litter.
“Can’t let him drown in guilt!” Lotti was troubled. “Need to talk about something else…”
Lotti looked at the garbage bag in her hand and gazed upon the starry night simulation above. Suddenly, she opened her eyes wide.
“Ivan!” Lotti almost screamed.
“What is it!?” Ivan was startled.
“Remember, you found some interesting space trash a while back, how was it?” Lotti asked.
“Trash?” Ivan scratched his head and didn’t catch on until a while later. “Oh, that object of the old humans? No, I haven’t seen it after that day…”
“I want to see it, now!”
Ivan was pushed by a passionate Lotti and the two went for the elevator in a spin.
The Ark by design placed the most valuable personnel and facility near the central area, the less than important engineering garage was located at the outermost part, a place that can be conveniently abandoned in case of emergency.
The most eye-catching thing inside was the Kozak, aside from that, there were only machines waiting to be fixed, tools and parts, nothing interesting at all.
“This is…!” Lotti’s eyes sparkled with curiosity while looking at Kozak.
“This is ‘Kozak’, my Survey Vessel,” Ivan explained without minding much.
The Kozak, Conglomerate K-Class Surveillance Vessel
Lotti bent forward suddenly and clinched her fists then bumped Ivan with her head which confused him.
“You thief! How did you even get this!” Lotti was really annoyed. “The new grill I applied for had not been approved yet, and you got yourself a ship!?”
“I need this for work!” Ivan surrendered with hands up and tried to reason. “I experiment with the Ark’s new engine using this!”
“So, you mean the engine is more important than barbecue!?” Lotti didn’t stop.
The two continued the debate which ended with Ivan giving up to Lotti’s persistence. He signed and brought her onto the ship.
“Welcome Captain. Who is the other passenger?” Kozak asked.
“Kozak, meet Lotti,” Ivan sighed again. “Grant her the highest privilege, that should keep her quiet.”
“What did you say!?” Lotti protested.
“Affirmative. Ms. Lotti granted administrator privilege,” Kozak announced.
“Oh, thank you…” Lotti stopped complaining and thanked Kozak.
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