Part 5

*the scene opens in Gonick's quarters, where he is packing a large suitcase. A chime sounds at the door.*

Gonick: Who's there?

Emma, from outside: Who else?

Gonick: *sigh* Come in, Emma.

*the doors open with a classic *swoosh*, and Emma enters, carrying a small bag*

Emma: Eddie asked me to tell you that he'll be ready to go when the time comes.

Gonick: You know it drives him crazy when you call him that...

Emma: Well, duh. Why do you suppose I do it?

Gonick: *sigh* Well I'll be ready too. It's not like we're going far.

Emma: Not at first, anyways.

Gonick: Mmm. True. I hate packing.... I always bring too many knick knacks that end up being useless.

Emma: But we're going on your ship. Don't you have quarters on it?

Gonick: Yeah, but I don't keep them furnished all that well. It's not like I use it that much. I've got that cruiser for speedy jaunts, and I live on the station. I rarely spend time on board my battleship.

Emma: Well, aside from wartime.

Gonick: True, but after we captured Guido, I moved all of my stuff back here. Bad move, eh?

Emma: Turns out. Get some rest, we're leaving early tomorrow.

Gonick: Says you. I've got to do the preflight checks, and make sure some of my more 'intermittent' systems are fully functional.

Emma: Right. See you at 0500, then.

Gonick: See yas.

*Emma leaves, presumably to grab a smoke before turning in for the night*

Gonick, to self as he sets his alarm: Ugh, 0430. An ungodly hour for more or less anything.

*the lights automatically dim, and Gonick dozes off*

Audio Tour (Part 5)