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Message 1
“Congratulations! You’ve made it aboard the space shuttle! Now lean back and enjoy the ride!
[murmurs]
Even though you’re piloting the thing…”
Message 2
“So… They told me, that I could record this message before your launch and they will let you open and listen to it when you are almost in Kerberos' orbit. I hope they keep their word because otherwise it would be a little embarrassing.
[Sighs]
I-I don’t have anything sophisticated to say really, apart from this: I am proud of you. You made a wish such a long time ago and worked so hard for years for it to finally come true. That’s simply amazing. I’ve known you for so long yet you amaze me time and again with your dedication and excitement and hard work.
Honestly I wish I could be there with you and see what you see because this mission is just such a huge advancement for mankind… Even though you might say something along the lines of “Collecting Ice-samples is not that exciting!”
And I would pout because you have no idea..! I mean you do, but...
Seriously though, all jokes aside, I have no words to let you know how much your progress and the realization of your dream means to me.
I am so eager to hear all the stories and what you’ve learned when you are back.
Please stay safe and be nice to Matt, he’s REALLY excited about the ice!”
Message 3
“It’s been two weeks since your ship vanished from our radar completely. I asked the technical staff to forward my messages anyway. You can imagine the weird looks they gave me, but nobody said a thing.
Even I know it’s pointless.
Might be, that the ship crashed but maybe…Just maybe there’s the chance of this signal getting through to you anyway.
[loud inhale]
Because if it does, we might get a feedback-loop so we can find you… No matter where you are.”
Message 4
“After more than a month without a signal they declared all of you dead. As if you've just vanished. I don’t know how to cope with this. It’s just so much of everything but most of all I am terrified. Scared. And alone.
Because losing you was not part of our masterplan.
You remember?
The one with the hideout ins space and the flying caravan? That one.
[sighs]
I am sorry. I am not making any sense here. Imagine THIS was the only message to get through to you! How confused you might be! Despite everyone telling me these messages have always been pointless and even more so now, I can't get myself to not try.
[muffled sob]
I just cannot imagine that you would be the one responsible for the crash after you wrecked the flight-simulator again and again and landed perfect scores on the most difficult of manoeuvres.
And yet, maybe overall I cannot believe that you would be gone... Just like that.”
Message 5
“They’ve put together a rescue mission, despite the Higher-ups and Generals not wanting to waste money, resources and personnel. The scientific staff told them, that we might find evidence on Kerberos or at least some traces of what might have happened to you three. The best-case-scenario would be to find you after half a year – a year if we're fast. All three of you healthy and in one piece and simply without communication devices. The worst-case…
Anyway, I applied for it and Iverson pulled a few strings so I am going. Wherever you are, I will come and pick you up.”
Message 6
“This will be the last message I will send into the seemingly endless open space. The staff at the communication booth are going to be happy that the lunatic is gone...
Launch is set in a few hours. I am nervous but I will not change my mind. It just feels like it is something I simply have to do.
Takashi, please wait for me. I’m bringing you home.”
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