"All systems are in the green, ready for warp, Master," Solari stated, his voice steady as his hands moved over the controls.
Caden gave a firm nod, eyes focused on the stretch of space ahead. "Let's punch it," he said, and with that, they shot forward, a brief flare of speed before everything outside warped into the characteristic blur of faster-than-light travel.
"Orion, take control," Caden ordered. "Alert us when we're fifteen minutes out or if anything unusual comes up." The AI acknowledged with a brief tone, and Caden rose from his seat, motioning for Solari to follow him.
They moved into the ship's common area, a room bathed in the soft, ambient glow of the ship's internal lights. They took seats on opposing couches, and with a wave of Caden's hand, a holographic game board appeared between them. The board was a matrix of suspended squares, their surfaces shining with a gentle light, and a set of geometric game pieces floated above it.