A Short Trip South Part 4

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Immediately after he read Mei's text, Dale got up from his seat, making way to the gate.

His expression was a mix of anger and tiredness, but no helplessness.

If anything, he was sorry for these normal workers to have been put in the middle of his path.

"Excuse me." He said as he approached one of the security officers

"Is this about the canceled flight? I apologize but it's not possible to change it anymore."

"That's a bummer... May I ask why?"

'I barely even said anything.'

"The Orbital Craft has already been loaded and it's about to be shot, for the safety of every…"

But Dale interrupted the man before he could finish:

"This means I don't have much time… Would it be possible for me to come to an understanding with the passenger?"