CHAPTER 343

EARTH

EDEN CITY AIRFIELD

"Aelnala can carry you both easily now." Isra spoke as he knelt near the couch where Tarifa and Aihola sat, and placed items into the small pack in the rear of the DT. Aelnala rested her bulk on the deck while Tarifa and Aihola sat on the couch. "She is much stronger than she was on Enurrua, and if anything happens while we are gone, she is who you must get to. She will bring you here, where Lohana will take you into orbit to the station. Do not question what she does, either of you. Your protection is priority over all else, by Martin's orders."

"Isra… we will not question her." Tarifa spoke.