Thank you to Joss for the universe that this story takes place in. We all know who it belongs to.

Previous Chapters:

Chapter One

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Chapter Two

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Chapter 3: Human Nature

The first team from Destiny arrived right on time. A small work crew dressed in uniforms similar, if not an exact match, to the work uniform of Gabriel’s, and a security detail with the standard security khaki pants and brown shirt uniforms escorting the work crew arrived at the designated rendezvous. Eva showed them into the landing bay with her usual pleasant demeanor.

“Welcome commander Sato. It’s been a while.” Sato appeared unimposing at first glance but Eva knew quite the opposite was true.

“Far too long I’d say. You look wonderful, as usual.”

“Thank you. You’ve always been quite the charmer.” Eva was far too modest.

“Where is that ‘all-business’ husband of yours?”

“I believe he is out scouting the sector. I’m sure he knows you’re here, so he’ll be here soon.”

“Ah yes… even before the Shift he had an uncanny sixth sense; now it’s downright spooky.” Eva smiled at him, “He is not the only one of us. C’mon, I’ll show you to your quarters.” Sato and a squad of twelve men and women dressed in the camouflaged uniforms, like those that Eva and Michael had been wearing, followed Eva to the dorms at one end of the landing bay. The Alliance ship dominated the bay but ample room remained for equipment and work areas.

“Here we are; I hope these accommodations are suitable. Bath and kitchen facilities are at opposite ends of the sleeping bay. As you know, we have been inactive for quite a while, so it’s a little dusty”

“This will be fine… more than adequate. Looks like Michael planned ahead. Additional work crews and security are about half an hour behind with their equipment. I will show them in.”

“The landing bay is under your command now. Is there anything you need from me?”

“No thank you, just have Michael give m