Arrow_Prime
Seán McLoughlin was more than happy to come along as Head Engineer on this mission. This trip allowed him not only experience, but also a high position on a Capital-ship called the Aurora. Traveling on a ship that was first of its kind, and the first time he was Head Engineer? Sign him up!
However, a slingshot maneuver around Planet 4546B that was supposed to make the mission go by faster, ends up getting them crashed on said planet. Now, he's marooned in a dingy Lifepod with someone passed out in the other seat, surrounded by water and alien fauna, and he couldn't have been any less prepared, or any more afraid.
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This story is also up on AO3, under the same title & the account Smokey_Prime9000. Warnings include gore, near-death experiences, and mental health topics, such as anxiety. Be aware while reading.