Book 2: Chapter 49: Arrival
Mulder
March 2195
Poseidon (Eta Cassiopeiae)
“Poseidon. Good name.” Marcus shook his head in mock amazement, then took a sip of his coke. “I’ve had a look at your summary and notes. Pretty cool. I really want to see a kraken.”
I smiled in response. “You won’t be disappointed. I promise. Anyway, right now, you’re…”
“I’m just settling into a polar orbit. Monty is about a week away, and should be down to VR tau by now. I’ll ping him.”
Marcus settled more comfortably into his seat and sipped thoughtfully on his straw. For some reason, Marcus had never taken to coffee. He preferred his virtual caffeine in carbonated form. Well, whatever.
At that moment, Monty popped in and materialized another chair for himself. He accepted a coffee from Jeeves and looked around.
My VR wasn’t particularly inspired, as such things go. I’d never felt the need to come up with something new and imaginative. I had a variation on Bob-1’s library, but with high windows for more sunlight, and more casual furniture.