067|| Non-Stop

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"Are you sure I should leave you guys in charge of him?" Callum asked towards William

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"Are you sure I should leave you guys in charge of him?" Callum asked towards William. He craned his neck to see the children had prepared the movie and a couple of snacks. The room was dark, but the vibrant blue light of the TV shined very clearly.

Both him and Brystal were late for this little bar in Yalara. Just a day with friends before going off into space once more. The five year mission now seemed like it was going to take eternity.

Being dressed up in a casual felt good for once. A loose flannel gray shirt and gray pants suited tonight's event. Compared to Brystal's style of a leather jacket, old band shirt, and black pants.

"Yeah, I'm sure. I know the drill well. Don't stay up past 9, don't eat too many snacks, and don't stack up on sugary drinks. I'll have Zach in bed at 9 like I promised," William answered, sounding so grown up instead of being like a seventeen year old.

  'You better," Brystal warned him, in almost a mother like way, "He may have a very advanced brain, but that doesn't mean he doesn't need rest like you do. Also, maybe not a scary movie or something with excessive trauma-"

"Don't worry," William tried to assure her, "We chose a movie with the least amount of horror and trauma. We need to prove to him what Three Men and a Little Baby means."

"Good choice," Callum smiled at the mention of the movie.

The sound of popcorn popping began low in the distance. Cosette's voice encircled around Zach as he explained to him what a movie was. He watched her in awe as Ramona and Sofia set down everyone's cup of juice for the night. Imara running back into the kitchen to check on something.

"Maybe you could show him some movies tomorrow. It's packing day for Imara and me, tomorrow. So, technically speaking, I think you two should get going.  Embark on this fun night ahead of you."

William closed the door as they heard Imara call to William that the movie was about to start. The two friends just stood at the door, overthinking with worry. Something to fight off the anxiety and gloom in Callum's mind.

Eventually, they picked up their footing. Made their way down the hallway towards the elevator, far from where the kids were staying. Yet, worry still ebbed at them.

"Worried about them?" Callum nervously asked as the elevator door's slid open.

"Honestly, yes. One hundred percent," Brystal answered.

"Same."





"I'm just glad that black hole didn't swallow us whole. You know with how black holes can expand by size by consuming matters of gas, stars, and even other tiny black holes," Brystal admitted, "thankfully it was only stopped by some fast Hawking radiation."

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