Let's hear what they have to say," she added, a hint of amusement dancing in her gaze.
"As you command, Captain." The soldier nodded, returning to his seat. He pressed a few buttons, and a holographic figure shimmered into existence in the center of the bridge.
The image revealed a beautiful elven woman dressed in a white-and-gold uniform. On her chest was a badge made of an unknown metal, embossed with the symbol of a tree. Her face was flawless, without a single blemish, and her hair and eyes were a vibrant green that evoked a feeling of serenity—as if she were the personification of nature itself.
However, the woman's expression was anything but serene; her eyes were wide with shock, as if she hadn't actually expected her communication request to be accepted.
But now that her communication had actually been accepted, she was at a total loss, standing there completely stunned.
