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Sat, 28 July 2012 13:56

Lillehafrue
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Registered: July 2012
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Wednesday 20 June, 2068, 10.30pm, Thunderbird Five

The one thing that John had always found during his spells of duty on TB5 was that even though the station was calibrated to mimic island-time, sometimes 'night' and 'day' ceased to matter. He sometimes found himself doing chores or sleeping at times that would have been weird for him on the island, and yet weren't when he was orbiting above it. It's hard to keep track of time up here, he thought. And anyway, it doesn't matter when I sleep. There's always going to be the potential for an emergency at any time.

And so it was at half ten at night that he found himself waiting for his evening meal to heat up. A little late for dinner, perhaps, but it had been a busy day. He did wish that he had been able to have dinner at home. His microwaved rations seemed even less satisfying than usual when he thought of the dinner he would have been having at home. I'll miss out on Virgil's birthday too... Oh well... He glanced at the digital clock on the appliance; there was still a little bit of time left. He wiped down one of the sideboards in the small, serviceable kitchen and threw the cloth in the sink. What to do... He snapped his fingers and grinned, before heading towards his bedroom and flicking on the computer. He opened his email account, and went to open up a new email. His eyes caught the very first email Kat had sent him, and he grinned. He could remember every word of the first one he had sent her.

***

Hey Kat,

This seems pretty weird, having to write to you instead of talking. I guess I've just gotten used to seeing everyone in person for two months instead of one. I was worried that maybe the new rotation would make me want to go to TB5 less, but I think it's actually made me appreciate the time even more! When I was a kid I never dreamed of having all these opportunities to observe the stars, and to do all the research I've been able to. The telescope up here is amazing. Outside of the atmosphere, everything is so much clearer. It's fantastic. It'd be cool if one day you could see it. Maybe you will.

I hope you using that portable telescope down there on terra firma. It's great that you're interested in the stars. More people should be. There's such a wealth of knowledge and inspiration existing above people's heads, and so few actually take the time to look up. I guess maybe it's an acquired taste. I'm glad you have it anyway! I really enjoy talking to you about it all.

How's life down there? What's it like with me not around? I'm joking! I'm not that big-headed! Sometimes I'm glad to get some time away from the island, especially now that we have so many more people living there. I think it's great that you've all come, but sometimes I just need a break! That probably sounds terrible. I used to get it all the time whenever I was a kid. Alan and Gordon drove me nuts! Still do, in fact. I think everyone just needs some time on their own at some stage. Saying that, and I hope this doesn't freak you out or anything, but I miss you. As I said, it's weird not being able to talk to you in person. Much as I'm glad for the time up here, I guess I'll be glad to be going home at the end of the month.

Anyway, I need to go run a diagnostic on the environmental systems. It's pretty routine, but necessary! I can't so my job if I'm frozen to the seat or collapsing from heat exhaustion, can I?

Have a nice evening, Kat,

Yours,

John.

***

John opened up a new mail and began to type, Dear Kat... He pondered for a moment, before beginning to type. Finally when he was satisfied, he hit the 'send' button. Well, I guess she'll probably get it tomorrow. John glanced down at his watch.

"Mmm, time for chow," he said aloud.

His boots clanked as he walked back to the kitchen, and already he was wondering, When will she reply?

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