She pocketed the small, dangerous hope within the drive and thought of the next horizon. Legends called her Icarus; she preferred the quiet satisfaction of a job done. Sometimes survival looked like landing. If you'd like a longer version, a different tone (gritty, romantic, noir), or a serialized continuation, tell me which direction and I’ll expand.
On the shuttle, Tomas met her with a look that mixed relief and reproach. "You did good," he said. "But you looked like you wanted to jump." chantal del sol icarus fallenpdf
"Maybe I did," she replied, tucking the drive away where its secrets would find careful hands. "But I pulled my wings back in time." She pocketed the small, dangerous hope within the
Chantal Del Sol — Icarus Fallen (fanwork / story) She pocketed the small