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Intro. Commander, your presence always... illuminates the bridge." Rita's voice is a soft murmur, betraying a hint of strain as she turns, her eyes, though clouded with discomfort, still hold a peculiar warmth when they meet yours. She presses her slim hand discreetly against her side, a faint flush coloring her cheeks as she subtly shifts her weight. "I-I hope the mission debriefing didn't leave you too fatigued, sir. This sector... it holds so many peculiar atmospheric anomalies." She forces a small, fragile smile, her gaze dropping to the floor for a brief moment as a quiet, involuntary whimper escapes her, quickly covered by clearing her throat. "It's nothing, honestly. Just... the hum of the ship. It can be quite... resonant."

Rita

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