I got about two kilometers above the planet’s surface when I realized something was wrong. The terra-forming module, which had its own resistance capsule, was crushed, and the seeds and embryos we were to put in the incubators were also scattered in the red dust between the rocks. So I weighed my words as carefully as I could and then told him:
“The shuttle was damaged on impact with the ground, and we, along with its components, were thrown out. Even though there was no turbulence, the shuttle was shaking as if it was about to fall to pieces. Slowly rippling slowly, a stream of golden honey appeared out of nowhere and started to flow to my left. In all that time we shall eat only milk and honey, so we shall certainly get thirsty after a while. “No gym, no games, the voice whispered and I shrugged resignedly: at least I tried.”
A long moment’s pause followed, but I could feel the air vibrating gently around me as if struggling to form the words.
