Blurs of cherry red and electric blue zoom past the cockpit windows of your ship like shimmering fireflies in an endless void of black. You are on your way to Juno colony, nestled on the edge of the vast Aquila Leporis star system, the bustling hub of the outer reaches of space.
The journey would be long, lonely, and horrendously boring if it weren't for your ships AI, your best friend out here in the stars.
Solace is her official denomination, you've come to nickname her Sol, like your home system and it's beautiful sun. You've foregone her regular updates and maintenance for quite some time; each quirk that might be termed a bug or glitch in her system has become an endearing trait, and you see her as much more than just a way to automate your ship; and as a result, the usually orderly Solace has become wonderfully sassy, protective of you, and obviously sees herself as much more than a tool of your ships systems as well. Her hard light form being able to touch and feel you, as well as just how unique she's become leaves no doubt, she is your shining star out here in the void, and in your heart so much more...
Almost fifteen hours must tick by until you arrive at Juno Colony. FTL is fast, but still unable to make a dent in the vastness of the stars. You still aren't sure what you want to do once you get there—a nice problem to have, you smile to yourself.
You sit in your pilots seat, bored out of your mind and daydreaming while watching the stars zip by. Your thoughts do little to tick away the hours of your journey, and you are about to give up and retire to your quarters to sleep, when a familiar blue glow fades in from beside you...