Pilot Merrick hovered the small shuttle over the dome while co-pilot Rask called in the flight plan and requested clearance to enter the dome.
Council Leader Vorik remained silent in deep thought, not even aware they had already reached the surface and were waiting for entry into the dome. He hadn't wanted leadership when Niki gave it to him, but he took it anyway because of multiple requests from not only his people, but humans as well. He would prefer to stay in his cabin with his mate, Alice. She had given birth to twins, one male and one female. He couldn't, though; there was too much work to be done.
