Threads of Fate: The Spark

Silence. Not the absence of sound, but a presence that puzzles even Lil'lah, Senior Fleet Commodore of the Ba'urgeon Armada, as she drifts through the void within the colossal Valiant Starlight.
The hum of the ship, the distant growl of engines, the perpetual chirping of systems – none of it is true silence. Her elongated, vibrant blue fingers tap a rhythmic echo against the chill of the briefing room table, mirroring the urgency in her mind.
Futures, countless untold destinies, clutter her thoughts. A steadfast beacon amidst uncertainty, she bears the weight of command, her eyes scanning the room until they fall upon a portrait she despises – one that makes her, with her elegant silver updo and deep black uniform, seem menacing.
Outside, the Valiant Starlight glides through an asteroid ballet. Inside, Lil'lah faces a mission entwined with ancestral follies, internal strife, and the weight of imminent salvation.
