Descending Road - THE CALL by Dana W. Paxson

THE CALL

0 NC, Day –2, Hour 16

“We will complete the boarding and loading of the lander in another thirty-seven hours,” Commander Barbara Arnell‘s cool and weary voice announced in Miriam‘s left ear, bringing her awake. “At Hour Six, Day Zero, the sealdoors will close, and the lander will leave this ship for Opo Bira Lima. Everyone must be on board. Roll call will be completed thirty hours from now. Be at your departure stations in twenty-eight hours for instructions.”

Miriam groaned, and turned onto her belly in the narrow bunk, her face to the steel wall.

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	THE CALL 0 NC, Day –2, Hour 16 “We will complete the boarding and loading of the lander in another thirty-seven hours,” Commander Barbara Arnell‘s cool and weary voice announced in Miriam‘s left ear, bringing her awake. “At Hour Six, Day Zero, the sealdoors will close, and the lander will leave this ship for Opo Bira Lima. Everyone must be on board. Roll call will be completed thirty hours from now. Be at your departure stations in twenty-eight hours for instructions.” Miriam groaned, and turned onto her belly in the narrow bunk, her face to the steel wall.