Well, thank you for being patient, Mr. Hale.

No trouble finding the place, I hope.

Sorry, just having a little fun with you.

We're still getting used to our move here.

Lower floors are so much more convenient.

All right, let's see here.

Oh, heading back to Earth, are you?

I thought we saw everyone last week. What happened? You missed an appointment?

Something like that.

Well, lucky guy they're still letting you go.

But hey, maybe I'll see you down there. I'm heading down myself next week.

I've been on Typhon for seven years now. Honestly

never thought I'd make a trip back. How about you? How long you've been off planet?

I don't really know. Yeah, I guess it all starts to blur together at a certain point, doesn't it?

Well, we're gonna get you checked out today. Make sure you're fit for travel. Your vitals look good.

Pulse is a little elevated.

Have you been under an abnormal amount of stress lately?

Not abnormal, no.

Okay, then.

Could just be the excitement of going home.

A little steel for just a moment.

I'm gonna do a quick scan here.

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