<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[When Isa arrived at the infirmary, the rest of the crew had already squeezed into the room.]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>When Isa arrived at the infirmary, the rest of the crew had already squeezed into the room.</p><p>Surya was fastened to one of the cots and held a drinking pouch in one hand and a snack in the other. His face looked gaunt and tired, but his expression was serious as he listened to the captain tell the story of his rescue.</p><p>"Where... are the others?" He asked, a sense of foreboding in his scratchy voice.</p><p>Captain Konrad slowly shook his head. "We only found you and Captain Leblanc. She did not make it."</p><p>Tears welled up in Surya's eyes, which he blinked away. "She was a good captain." A faint smile played around his lips. "She made sure I wouldn't give up..." His voice trailed off, and he took a deep breath; his eyes started wandering, hunting thoughts somewhere beyond infinity.</p><p>Isa felt a twinge in her chest and pushed to the front. His eyes focused on her. "Hi, I'm Isabelle, but everyone calls me Isa." She extended a fist, which he reflexively tapped with his snack hand. "I'm the <em>navigator</em>."</p><p>Surya raised an eyebrow. "<em>Navigator</em>?"</p><p>"It's a long story." Isa sighed. She looked at Rip. "I think we need more snacks."</p><p>46/X</p><p><a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/writing" rel="tag">#<span>writing</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/fiction" rel="tag">#<span>fiction</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/smallstories" rel="tag">#<span>smallstories</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/tootfic" rel="tag">#<span>tootfic</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/scifi" rel="tag">#<span>scifi</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/serial" rel="tag">#<span>serial</span></a> <a href="https://infosec.exchange/tags/projectgatekeeper" rel="tag">#<span>projectgatekeeper</span></a></p>]]></description><link>https://board.circlewithadot.net/topic/d3575f3e-830f-4cf7-933c-61f3d8a2838d/when-isa-arrived-at-the-infirmary-the-rest-of-the-crew-had-already-squeezed-into-the-room.</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 08:06:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://board.circlewithadot.net/topic/d3575f3e-830f-4cf7-933c-61f3d8a2838d.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:38:12 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl></channel></rss>