INT. BRIDGE
Rusty and Hawkes are standing near the navigation station. Pyrafox is seated at the console working the controls.
The viewscreen shows a simulated view of the disc of the moon with the ship moving above the northern polar point overlaid with faint gridlines.
Rusty makes a noncommittal noise.
Hawkes reaches over and grips Rusty's forearm. Although neither Hawke's expression nor the tension in his arm shows it, Rusty's expression indicates that Hawkes grip is quite firm.
Reaction shot of Rusty staring at Hawkes.
Medium shot of Rusty and Hawkes locking gazes.
There is a long pause and then Hawkes visible releases his hold on Rusty's arm. Rusty flexes it with a bit more of a dramatic action than is necessary.
Rusty exits through the hatchway. Pyrafox glances at Hawkes with a mildly questioning expression. Hawkes returns Pyrafox' gaze, but his expression reveals nothing.
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Rusty and Hawkes are standing near the navigation station. Pyrafox is seated at the console working the controls.
The viewscreen shows a simulated view of the disc of the moon with the ship moving above the northern polar point overlaid with faint gridlines.
PYRAFOX
(points to display)
We'll make an arrrc over terrrminatorrr herrre, flashing into view forrr only a few minutes. But the additional momentum should rrrreduce the Chief's trrransit time by morrre than a thirrrd.
RUSTY
Leaving the ship more likely to be discovered rather than my escape pod.
PRYAFOX
(uncertainly)
Yes, sirrr.
HAWKES
An acceptable compromise, I think.
RUSTY
(to Hawkes)
And the Captain agrees?
HAWKES
(nods)
She does. (looks toward image on screen) There's nothing remarkable about that area of the moon. As the moon will not visible from Earth, there's little chance that someone will be looking at that particular location.
RUSTY
(skeptical)
Aren't these people new to space travel? Aren't they still "ooh"-ing and "ahh"-ing over every star in the heavens?
HAWKES
(regards Rusty)
They landed their ships on the moon several decades ago. We're in the period in time before moonbase construction was a realistic prospect. It holds little other interest for them.
RUSTY
You seem pretty certain about that.
HAWKES
I am.
(points to display)
We'll make an arrrc over terrrminatorrr herrre, flashing into view forrr only a few minutes. But the additional momentum should rrrreduce the Chief's trrransit time by morrre than a thirrrd.
RUSTY
Leaving the ship more likely to be discovered rather than my escape pod.
PRYAFOX
(uncertainly)
Yes, sirrr.
HAWKES
An acceptable compromise, I think.
RUSTY
(to Hawkes)
And the Captain agrees?
HAWKES
(nods)
She does. (looks toward image on screen) There's nothing remarkable about that area of the moon. As the moon will not visible from Earth, there's little chance that someone will be looking at that particular location.
RUSTY
(skeptical)
Aren't these people new to space travel? Aren't they still "ooh"-ing and "ahh"-ing over every star in the heavens?
HAWKES
(regards Rusty)
They landed their ships on the moon several decades ago. We're in the period in time before moonbase construction was a realistic prospect. It holds little other interest for them.
RUSTY
You seem pretty certain about that.
HAWKES
I am.
Rusty makes a noncommittal noise.
PYRAFOX
Sirrr, we have only a twenty-thrrree hourrr window in orrrderrr to make the attempt. After that, the moon will starrrt to become visible again.
RUSTY
Well then . . . (pushes himself away from the table) I guess that leaves me just enough time to prepare myself for this little journey of discovery.
Sirrr, we have only a twenty-thrrree hourrr window in orrrderrr to make the attempt. After that, the moon will starrrt to become visible again.
RUSTY
Well then . . . (pushes himself away from the table) I guess that leaves me just enough time to prepare myself for this little journey of discovery.
Hawkes reaches over and grips Rusty's forearm. Although neither Hawke's expression nor the tension in his arm shows it, Rusty's expression indicates that Hawkes grip is quite firm.
HAWKES
You will report to the infirmary.
You will report to the infirmary.
Reaction shot of Rusty staring at Hawkes.
RUSTY
What for?
HAWKES
To guarantee your readiness for this mission.
RUSTY
(blinks, but does not change expression)
To make sure I'm clean.
HAWKES
(tightly)
Precisely.
What for?
HAWKES
To guarantee your readiness for this mission.
RUSTY
(blinks, but does not change expression)
To make sure I'm clean.
HAWKES
(tightly)
Precisely.
Medium shot of Rusty and Hawkes locking gazes.
HAWKES (CONT'D)
I believe we have an understanding.
I believe we have an understanding.
There is a long pause and then Hawkes visible releases his hold on Rusty's arm. Rusty flexes it with a bit more of a dramatic action than is necessary.
RUSTY
(sourly)
Always happy to have a chat with our good doctor.
HAWKES
Then it's unfortunate that she's dirtside with the Captain.
RUSTY
(brightens noticeably)
Oh. Right.
HAWKES
(regards Rusty coolly)
Ensign Ramsey is expecting you immediately.
RUSTY
(manages a cocky smile)
Well, I don't want to keep her waiting then.
(sourly)
Always happy to have a chat with our good doctor.
HAWKES
Then it's unfortunate that she's dirtside with the Captain.
RUSTY
(brightens noticeably)
Oh. Right.
HAWKES
(regards Rusty coolly)
Ensign Ramsey is expecting you immediately.
RUSTY
(manages a cocky smile)
Well, I don't want to keep her waiting then.
Rusty exits through the hatchway. Pyrafox glances at Hawkes with a mildly questioning expression. Hawkes returns Pyrafox' gaze, but his expression reveals nothing.
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