Resolve

by Mistress Elsha Hawk

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Since it is always a night sky in outer space, it’s hard to know when to sleep and when to rise. With the sun illuminating Asia below, we decided that it was best if we went to our sleeping quarters.

We should have been ecstatic, to be actually inhabiting the space station, sleeping in space for the first time. But we went soberly. And quietly, each with their own thoughts playing out on our faces. Some wore looks of concern, others worry, and some truly tired and worn.

I stretched out on my thin foam mattress, but I didn’t relax. I was thinking about my family, as I always did before resting. Were they okay? Was Earth okay?

I felt foolish for having come here. I should have stayed behind to be with them. If something catastrophic has occurred, like we all feared before this mission, I would rather be there.

A tear slid down my cheek. Stupid fake gravity! Holding me here while my loved ones might be suffering!

After I got control of my emotions, I sighed. The best I can do now is complete this mission.

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. Resolve

    RCYHAONI's Buddy Icon RCYHAONI

    Posted 4 months ago

    Wow. I like this. I really do.

  2. Resolve

    Ana Cristina's Buddy Icon Ana Cristina

    Posted 3 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Another great installment. I like the part, A tear slid down my cheek. Stupid fake gravity! Holding me here while my loved ones might be suffering!
    It really helps characterize her.

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    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted about 1 month ago

    Nice emotional turn to it all, really focusing down to one perspective.

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