~ Official Document ~
The Magellan, Galactic Institute of Historical Preservation Starship.
Subject: Private Transmission between Dr. Niklas Phoenix and Dathan Phoenix.
“What the hell, Niklas!”
“Calm down, Dathan.”
“Calm down? You just told me you’re rejoining the Institute. The same Institute that screwed you over, tossed you out, and has been running a black-market antiquities ring.”
“It’s a long story, Dath—”
“Did the radiation of Earth melt your brain?”
“No. Look, I’ll tell you all about it when I get back.”
A period of silence. “Fine. I’m just glad you’re alive.” Another silence. “Is Darc alive?”
“Yes.”
“Bummer.”
Clearing of throat. “She’s actually coming to work for me at the Institute.”
“What?”
“Uh, and this is probably a good time to tell you that she’s also coming to live with me.”
Expulsion of breath. “Have you fucking lost your mind?” [Cursing redacted from record]
“Careful, Dathan. You’re talking about the woman I’m in love with.”
[More cursing]
“Dathan, look, we’ll talk when I get back. After you’ve calmed down.”
~ END DOCUMENT ~
I hope you enjoyed Nik and Nera’s story!