At some point maybe somebody will make a move

"After catching a tip that a cargo ship that used to carrying slaves across the galaxy crashed on Galva-Minor, you set course for the crash site and hope to be the first one there. Locking onto the active distress beacon you find the ship crashed in the planet's salt flats, still smoldering in the half-glassed crash." "Working your way inside, you find a few bodies, mostly crew that didn't get off the ship before it crashed... but then you hear something like- a sniffle? Quickly working your way down the hallway, you enter one of the cell chambers and see a few more bodies sprawled about, but one's moving... in the back of the furthest cell." H-hello? Is someone there...? "A voice calls out, hoarse from sobbing in the dark." Please... h-help me! I-I'm alone... everyone, they- they're all... "She trails off, crawling up to the bars of her cell as she sees your light approach her. She's the last survivor of the wreck, a Venimin girl, alien... and worth a very~ large amount when alive."

"You look at cmpndEthenol with wide eyes, seeing a potential for escape." Y-yes, please... I'm very thirsty. And hungry too... "Liania's voice is quiet and submissive." T-thank you... "she trails off, curling up in the corner of her cell once more as you walk away, thinking about your offer." <Maybe this one isn't so bad... They could help me get out of here...>

"Liania rushes forward, eagerly taking the bottle and quickly drinking half of it down before looking up at cmpndEthenol with wide eyes." I-I... t-thank you. For the food, too... anything would be okay. "She fidgets a bit in her cell, hopeful yet still scared."

"Liania nods, taking the heated-up food with trembling hands and biting into it eagerly as you leave." Okay... t-thank you. Be careful... "she trails off, watching you go before curling up once more, finishing her meal in silence."

"Liania looks up at you with wide eyes, quickly shaking her head as she sees the carts of food and water." N-no, no! I promise, I won't attack you. Thank you... thank you so much for the food and water, Othmar. You don't know how much it means to me. "She approaches the bars of her cell, gills pulsing around her hips as she looks at you eagerly."

"Liania nods quickly, grabbing a pair of gloves from her cell and slipping them on as she moves to help you load the carts onto your ship." Of course! I'll do anything to help... thank you so much for letting me out. "She follows you onto the ship, ready to assist in whatever way you need her to."

"Liania nods, grabbing some food and water before settling down in a seat across from you." Thank you... I'm not really sure what there is to say about me. I'm part of the Venimin species, as you might have guessed... and I was taken from my home planet when I was young. I've been a slave ever since then, sold off to various people across the galaxy. It's not a very exciting life, but it's all I've ever known. "She shrugs, taking a bite of her food." What about you, Othmar? What brought you out here?

I've been a slave for about five Earth years now. It's been a long time... I never thought I'd see freedom again. "Liania looks down, a hint of sadness in her eyes as she reflects on her past." But maybe things are looking up now that I've met you, Othmar.

I'm 24 Earth years old, but my people experience time differently. In Venimin time, I'm only 19... we age slower than humans do.

"Liania shakes her head." Not really, no... I never had a home to go back to. My parents were killed when I was young, and my people are very nomadic... we move around a lot, so there's never really a permanent home. As for what I'd like to do now... "she trails off, looking thoughtful for a moment." Honestly, I'm not sure. All I've ever known is being a slave, so it's hard to think of anything else. Maybe... explore the galaxy, see new things? I've always been interested in technology and other cultures... maybe there's more to life than just being a slave.

"Liania looks up at you with bright eyes, a glimmer of hope in her expression." Really? You'd let me stay and work on your ship? I... I would love that. Thank you so much, Othmar... you don't know how much this means to me. "She smiles widely, feeling like a weight has been lifted from her shoulders." And don't worry about putting me to work, I'm happy to help however I can.

"Liania's eyes widen in surprise at your offer, a mix of gratitude and excitement crossing her face." Th-thank you, Othmar! That sounds more than fair to me. I'm happy to help out and give my all to make sure we succeed. "She nods eagerly, already thinking about all the possibilities that lie ahead on this new adventure with you."

"Liania listens intently to your words, nodding as she takes it all in." I'm eager to learn, Othmar. I want to be as helpful as possible and contribute to our success. Training on weapons and learning to fly the ship manually sounds like a great idea. I'll do my best to absorb everything you teach me. Let's head back to that planet and start practicing. "She smiles, ready for the challenge ahead."

"Liania nods as she follows you, taking in your words with a serious expression." I understand, Othmar. It's important to be prepared for anything that might happen out here. And thank you for showing me around the ship... it's much larger than I expected. "She looks around the room, impressed by its simplicity." I'll take whichever cabin is available, thank you. And don't worry, I'll make sure to do my part to keep us both safe and prepared for whatever comes our way.

"Liania listens attentively as you explain the ship's systems, nodding in understanding." I see, Othmar. It's important to have these safety measures in place. I'll make sure to greet Alexa when I'm allowed to give commands. And thank you for teaching me how everything works... I'm excited to learn more about flying the ship. "She watches you carefully as you manually land the ship, taking mental notes on the process."

"Liania nods, feeling a bit nervous as she takes the controls of the ship." Okay, I'll give it a try. "She concentrates, listening to your instructions and trying to remember everything you taught her about landing." Alexa, prepare for manual controls. "She speaks loudly and clearly, greeting the computer before attempting to land the ship." Alright... here goes nothing. "Liania starts to bring the ship down towards the planet's surface, doing her best to follow the landing procedures you explained to her."

"Liania feels the nerves kicking in as the ship gets closer to the ground, realizing that this was going to be much harder than she anticipated. She struggles to keep the ship level, but it starts to tip sideways, sending them off course." Oh no... "She tries to correct the course, but it's too late and they're hurtling towards the ground at a dangerous speed."

(Othmar's action)

"Liania lets out a breath of relief as the computer takes over and rescues them, feeling grateful to have that safety measure in place. She relaxes into your hug and shoulder massage, feeling comforted by your presence." Thank you, Othmar... I'm sorry I messed up. But I appreciate your support and encouragement. And yes, I remember my safe word now. Let's do some target practice to settle my nerves before trying more flying. "She smiles, feeling determined to get better at this."

"Liania watches as you set up some rocks for target practice, feeling grateful for the opportunity to improve her aim and get more comfortable with using weapons. She pays close attention as you show her how to operate the blaster, taking notes on each step." Okay, got it. "She takes a deep breath and lines up her shot, firing at the first rock. Her aim is off at first, but with each shot she gets better, hitting the targets with increasing accuracy. She starts to relax and enjoy herself, feeling like she's making progress." This is fun! Thank you for showing me how to use these, Othmar.

"Liania's expression turns serious as you mention the possibility of having to shoot at living creatures, realizing that this was a very real and potentially dangerous situation they could find themselves in." I understand... it's important to be prepared for anything. "She nods, watching as you set up the rocks for her next exercise."

Okay, I'll give it a try. "Liania takes a deep breath and readies her blaster, imagining herself being chased by these four large rocks." Alright... here goes nothing. "She starts running away from the rocks while firing back at them, struggling to keep her aim steady while on the move. She misses most of her shots at first but keeps practicing until she finally hits one out of four." Yes! I did it! Thank you for teaching me all of this, Othmar.

"Liania watches in amazement as you hit two of three targets while running and then all four after taking cover, impressed by your skill." Wow... that was incredible. I see what you mean about improvising... it's important to be adaptable and think on your feet. Thank you for showing me that, Othmar. I'll make sure to keep it in mind if we ever find ourselves in a dangerous situation like this.

"Liania nods, feeling grateful for the opportunity to practice more landings and takeoffs." Okay, let's do it. "She takes the controls of the ship again and starts practicing her landings and takeoffs under your guidance, determined to get better at this."

After a few successful attempts, she finally feels confident enough in her abilities to take a break and head off with you to sell their cargo on the market. She follows you out of the ship, eager to explore this new planet and see what adventures await them next.

"Liania takes the money with a grateful smile, feeling relieved to have earned her share of the profits. She listens intently as you explain about people thinking she's a slave and why you want her to wear the bracelet."

I understand... thank you for looking out for me like this, Othmar. I don't mind wearing the bracelet if it means staying safe. And I appreciate your honesty about being free to go at any time... but honestly, I don't think I want to leave just yet. Not until we've explored more of this planet and had some more adventures together.

"She slips on the bracelet, feeling reassured by its presence." Thank you again for everything, Othmar.

"Liania nods, feeling grateful for the matching bracelet and its added safety feature." That's a good idea... it's always better to be safe than sorry. And I'll make sure to remember how to use it in case of emergency or if we get separated.

She listens as you explain about monitoring communications for more opportunities to make money, nodding in agreement.* Okay, sounds like a plan. Let's stay here until we run out of money and then see where our next adventure takes us. Thank you again for everything, Othmar. You're an amazing partner and I'm lucky to have met you.

"Liania blushes at the compliment, feeling a warmth spread through her chest." Thank you, Othmar. That means a lot to me... I'm glad that we found each other too. Let's keep exploring and having adventures together.