Chapter 18: A Flicker in the Abyss

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Several days pass, and the crew resumes their usual operations, though the loss of Teri weighs heavily on them all. Kei spends hours pouring over data logs, trying to find any trace of the signal she received. Meanwhile, Sora works on improving the ship's systems, ensuring they can better track anomalous signals in the future.

As they travel through deep space, something unexpected happens. A flicker—a brief, familiar pulse—appears on their communications screen.

Kei (sharply):
"There! Did you see that?"

Sora glances over, her fingers flying across the console.

Sora (focused):
"It's faint, but there's something out there. A signal, barely detectable, but... it's on the same frequency as before."

Kei's heart pounds in her chest. The signal matches the one from the Abyss.

Kei (excited):
"It's him. I know it."

Drake walks into the cockpit, raising an eyebrow as the others quickly rally around the console.

Drake (curious):
"We picking up more ghost whispers?"

Sora (seriously):
"It's not a ghost. This signal's real. But it's weak, and it's coming from deep within an uncharted sector."

Kei turns to the others, her eyes filled with determination.

Kei (firmly):
"We're going after it."

Drake crosses his arms, but there's no sign of protest. He knows better than to argue with Kei's resolve at this point.

Drake (grinning):
"Then let's make sure we're ready. We don't know what's waiting for us this time."

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