Knives
C&C: Scene opens in a close up shot of an unusually composed Ivanova, examining some errant reading on the command console with quiet resignation. Behind her, Sheridan can be seen entering the dome. An a faint aura of uncertainty attends him, although it has been carefully concealed.
Sheridan: Commander. Everything in order?
Ivanova: Remarkably so. It's beginning to worry me.
Sheridan: (Looking slightly perplexed by this admission) You always worry when things are going well?
Ivanova: (With a faintly ironic smile) I don't have time to worry about them when they're not.
Corwin: (From somewhere in the depths of the "Pit" , although our view of him is obscured by Sheridan and Ivanova) Jump gate on-line.
(Ivanova casts an acknowledging glance in his direction, before returning her attention to the console. In an external CGI shot, an elongated cone of roiling blue light is seen forming between the struts of the jump gate. From a vivid flare in the apex of the cone, a small, circular craft emerges and speeds towards the station. Action reverts to C&C)
Ivanova: It's the Arkati. (Turning in Corwin's direction) She's pre-registered. Route her to Bay 8.
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C&C: The "Pit." A female Tech seated to Corwin's right, examines her console with growing confusion before turning to face Ivanova, who is still standing at the command console.
Tech: Commander - my board shows Delta 1 prepping for launch.
Ivanova: (Opening a communication channel with the Starfury) Delta 1 - why are you prepping for launch? (This elicits no reply) Delta 1 - please respond. This is Commander Ivanova.
Sheridan: Ivanova - this is Sheridan.
Ivanova: (Her face creasing into an expression of concern) Captain? What are you doing?
(The scene then moves to Sheridan, seated in the claustrophobic confines of a Starfury cockpit)
Sheridan: (In a reassuring tone) I'm just going out for a little spin - there's no need to worry. I'll be back before you know it. (Dropping his head and murmuring to himself) I hope. (Raising his head again) Authorization code Gamma six six Z niner. Override locking controls. Open bay doors.
(The camera pulls back to a more remote position, and Sheridan can be seen performing his final preparations for launch. Beneath him, the bay door slide open, flooding the launch chamber with blueish light. Action returns to C&C)
Corwin: (Turning from his station to face Ivanova.) Delta 1 is launching.
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