> > "I disagree. If SAR is in the coming, we need all the space we can > > get and that means the /Mae Lee/ is a better choice. Lives will be > > in the balance so Mira will need the sick bay. That and if we get > > shot at we can shoot back. It also means that we have two vessels > > in the air when we get there. The ship can also get there faster. > > Your call but if you choose just the Walk, we can't save as > > many lives." > > Ricardo nods. "You have a point. We'll need to coordinate with local > authorities anyway, so I'll ask them." "Good plan. I'll get the ship ready to boost. File an emergency flight plan." If Kelly is there, Shawn spoke directly to him. If not, it is over the speakers. "Kelly, I need the Lee ready to boost in record time. We need to get Mira and go save some lives. How long to prep her and can you prep the Walk in flight?" > > "You have more flair with the Walk so I submit that you are the best > > choice to fly her in an emergency." > > "Mira, we have a class one emergency breaking. We need you here asap > > and the rest of the crew, if they are with you. The dam above the > > ranch has breached and flooding is imminent. If you are not within > > a short distance, we will be launching the Walk to pick you up > >priority." > > Ricardo overhears that. "If they're in town, they may well do better > getting here or contacting civil authority in this regard...landing > areas for the 'Walk' are probably in short supply." "Right. Ricardo just reminded me that landing spaces may be at a premium. You need to break all speed records getting back here or find us a clear landing zone with permission to get there." Shawn
