Meanwhile: Astral Express, Parlor Car.



    Welt and Himeko look out of the large windows at the frozen world below, Welt frowning at a holographic readout. "Fragmentum activity is intensifying... Something's happening on Jarilo-VI." he states, adjusting his glasses. "Shouldn't we go down there, Himeko?" he asks the red head at his side, looking concerned.

    Himeko giggles softly, "Have a little faith, Welt. Besides, this is her first Trailblazing expedition. How will she be able to look back fondly without a few twists and turns?" she asks, golden eyes turning back from Welt, to the window. "Are you bored? I understand, but we have plenty of opportunities ahead of us. Let's leave the memories of this expedition to them, hmm?" she says with a coy side eye and a smile.

    Welt sighs softly, "So, you think they'll be safe?" he asks, looking back at the readouts and the spiking activity readings.

    "Absolutely. We've detected no Aeon or Emanator-class imaginary reactions. Relax. Besides, this is a young person's adventure, we shouldn't interfere. At most, we could offer some... 'off-site assistance'. she says, looking to the folded up form of her Drone Satellite as it unpacks from the Express' engine, and begins to unfold like a giant metallic flower, power lines clicking into place and a baleful red glow beginning to form inside its inner workings.