Greg S wrote:

>>After spending an hour or two more at the unpopulated beach, the
>>ship's boat lifts and heads back toward the Starport. Woof doesn't
>>push the speed, keeping it low enough so everyone aboard can
>>"sightsee" if they choose...just like he would if this was a *real*
>>outing for the crew.
>>
>>As the boat nears the Starport, Ukanav radios, "Ahoy, /Random Walk/
>>this is the /Mae Lee/. Captain O'Brien is away dealing with an
>>emergency, and I'm minding the ship while he's away. Do you want me
>>to open the boat hatch for you?"
> 
> "Yes, please, Ukanov.   Much obliged, I'm sure. " Woof 
> answers with a growl.
> 
>>"Oh, and how was the outing to the beach?" Ukanav asks, "Did
>>everyone have fun? No problems?"
> 
> "Just a bunch of sand down the pants, but nothing to complain of.  Have the 
> shopvac available for a good cleaning!"
> 
> Woof flies the boat into the hangar, just as if he were doing a normal 
> operation.

Once the hatch closes, you shut the systems down...you're back home!

Eris
AKU GM