Ronnae had been standing to the side, a formal military salute throughout the entire ceremony as was standard for her troop. It was hard... fighting back the tears that tore at her.

Hey Red, what's up? You're totally cool, that was awesome... faded and mixed memories began to flow through her thoughts and it became harder and harder to hold back.

It was a part of war, she had known this ever since she was young... and still it was never easy when it was someone close. Someone you cared for.

After she saw the pod disappeared, she slowly made her way towards Billy, standing in front of him for a few moments without saying a word. She had failed at holding back her tears which now marked the streaks of wetness on her face and still, she had made no sounds. That would have been dishonoring his memory and his valor in the eyes of her kin.

No, she wept in silence.

She finally pulled Billy into a tight hug. Not saying a word and simply keeping him close.

Would he go that way too? Would she be sending him to the void of the afterlife one day as well?