We were on the way to RPIMS-8770908 now. After the... inciden, with Freshki, I hadn't seen her but once. Understandable. I was going to kill her. Still may, in point of fact.

  This is the dark age of technology, in human terms. This, from what I recall, means nano swarms, large and powerful capital ships, and other such things. To put it simply, a galactic cleansing.

  I had given orders about increasing security and emplacing counters to as many things as I can think up. I've a feeling things might get worse.

  I also updated the general threat profile of Freshki. Knowledge holds power. I will need to convince her to come into my service. If she doesn't? Well, i will just shoot her. Hope she isn't a perpetual though.

  But, I digress. We are on the way to the planet. We received a briefing explaining our roles during this expedition. Mine is to stick by the central base they've picked out.

  There are 3 races, each with different backings from governments and corporations. I'm one of the ones to be sent to calm them down. I've Greeeeaaaat confidence in this. Not.

  The story has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation.

  But, we are in transit. I might as well find something to do. There are movies played for groups, games in the mess and elsewhere, I could just explore the ship...

  Hmm. To the movies first. Some film would be interesting. I wonder if I will actually enjoy something. Ha. I start my treck.

  On the way, I look about, seeing bulkheads, signs, and the like. I stay away from the weapons and sleeping quarters though. That would be for later.

  A while later, I arive at the designated movie spot. There was room, so I went in and took a seat. The film started but a minute before. I hadn't missed much.

  It was a typical spy thriller, very 007 esk. But, I was a sucker for such movies, and I hadn't seen one in literally millions of years, sooo.

  Throughout the movie I observed the others in the room. Freshki was there as well. She had noticed me, and was sunk low in her seat. Her friends around her, talking to/with her. But, I wasn't paying attention, at least not much.

  While somewhat tacky and typical, I actually did enjoy the show. The last 'movie' or equivalent I went to lasted a decade. While masterful, mind, I do have things to do. The short 5 hour film was honestly wonderful. Both in length and nostalgia value.

  When it ended, I clapped politely, muttered some scant praise, then stood to leave. Freshki and her friends, though, had other plans. They were walking towards me. Joy.