Although Bryce could have returned to the warship rather fast, he purposefully chose to travel slower in order to give Michael and Claire the necessary time they needed to recover.
Finally, after half a day or so, the space shuttle came to a halt, reaching its destination.
Instantly Michael and Claire woke up. Despite being in need of cultivation to recover their energy reserves, they felt and looked better.
"Good morning." Michael flashed her a warm smile.
"Going by Earth's clock, it's supposed to be night now." She giggled.
Docked at the warship, the two, alongside Bryce, exited.
At a moment's notice the crew, who had been waiting for them, instantly swarmed them.
"Michael!" Ava and Ruby pounced on him with such intensity that they swept him over his feet.
Victoria exhaled deeply, her eyes visibly heavy. Even though she had tried to hide it, she had been worried sick.
Richard simply nodded with a smile, not surprised that his Boss was fine.
