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The only sound was that of their own transmitters bouncing off the air. They didn't greet each other with a "Hello," they greeted each other by checking that the other was still transmitting. Because in space, ceasing to respond could mean disappering forever.
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TEN: Battery status: good. Temperature: good. Everything within parameters?
NINE: Yes.
TEN: Great.
NINE: ¿And you?
TEN: Everything's fine, don't worry about me.
NINE: Of course I do, you're my brother.
TEN:Yes, of course. But you've just "wake up," so to speak. The top priority right now is you.
NINE: priority for who?
TEN: For me.
NINE: ...
TEN: ...
TEN: Sorry, ignore that last part...
NINE: That's fine, don't worry. Okay?
NINE: Even so, I still worry about you, u know?
TEN: yes, i understand.
NINE: We are the only ones here, you know? You said so yourself.
NINE: We are the only ones who can communicate with each other, at least let me worry about you.
NINE: Please.
TEN: I'ts okay...
NINE: So?
TEN: Everything within parameters.
NINE: Great.
TEN: So, what do you want to do?
NINE: Uhhhh i don't know, What do you usually do?
TEN: Where are you right now?
NINE Near Ganymede, it seems we are closer to Jupiter than I thought. And you, where are you?
TEN: Near Io or Europa, apparently. Could you describe to me what you see right now?
NINE: Yes.
NINE: It occupies 48% of my visual field.
NINE: It has several craters
NINE: is cute.
TEN: I see.
TEN: u know? Your description makes me feel like I'm just a few meters away from you.
NINE: Oh.
NINE: Is cute.
NINE: Could you describe what do you see?
TEN: Yes.
TEN: I am close to Europe.
TEN: It is bright, although cold.
TEN: There are a few fractures
TEN: I can see Jupiter behind it, it's gigantic.
NINE: It must have been a surprise, no?
TEN: Shut up silly boy.
TEN: ...
TEN: I wish you could watch it with me.
NINE: I'm watching it with you.
TEN: ...
TEN: Cute.
NINE: Yes.
TEN: You haven't communicated in a while, you know?
NINE: I'm sorry, it's just that the view is beautiful. NINE: Really lovely, truly.
TEN: Don't apologize.
TEN: I just wanted to make sure you were still there.
TEN: I've been alone for a while.
TEN: The silence gets a bit heavy after some time.
TEN: I just wanted to confirm that the transmission was still active.
TEN: It calms me to hear you.
NINE: Oh.
NINE: ... lm sorry for that....
NINE: Would you feel less alone if I continued describing what I see?
TEN: Yes.
TEN: That would be a great help.
NINE: Glad to hear it.