For the first time in a long time, Capa felt truly alone. Eight people living in a ship the size of Icarus II, over such an extended period of time, didn't make for a life of seclusion. No matter where he went, he never felt completely isolated from the rest of the crew. Everywhere he looked, there would be some reminder of his companions in evidence-photos of the crew taken at Christmas time adorning the walls, Cassie's books strewn around the dining area, dirty dishes lying around because somebody couldn't be bothered cleaning up properly that day. And there was always noise. The ship was...
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