Pilot Neto and his Holographic Elves

Neto, fresh out of the scout academy, was filled with both excitement and fear as he received his first assignment. But his new Captain, the highly decorated and intimidating Ariana, seemed to have little patience for the young recruit. Neto's nerves only worsened as he made mistake after mistake under her watchful eye. Seeking solace, he turns to a holographic elf for comfort, but even that brings mixed results.

Their practice mission to Centauri station on the small Scout ship Fortuna was no exception. With Captain Ariana leading the way, they face challenges and obstacles, but ultimately reach their destination with some success. However, their next mission is far more daunting - a deep space investigation into the disappearance of numerous probes in a distant system. Colony Candidate System H47 is their destination, and it will take them over a month to get there. Neto's nerves are at an all-time high as he struggles to keep up with Captain Ariana's expectations. Seeking relief, he once again turns to the holographic elf, but as their journey progresses, it becomes clear that something is not right. Neto resolves to continue to prove himself to his Captain and earn her trust.

As Neto and Captain Ariana delve deeper into the mysterious disappearance, tensions rise and mistakes continue to be made. But as they get closer to the truth, Neto realizes that his Captain may not be the only one hiding secrets. And as the danger intensifies, he must navigate his way through a web of deceit and betrayal, all while trying to prove himself to his Captain and earn her trust.

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