On Mr Universe's planet, the rain falls gently on the distant plains as they watch the rocket fly. He half-wishes that it would rain on them instead and hide the tears pouring down her face, but the rest of the crew is lost in thought and no-one comments.
When she's still crying three days later, though, he decides that it's time for action. He finds her sitting under one of the engines, water falling in fat drops all around them. He sits down beside her and their arms press together, sharing a little warmth in the wet. He reaches out and uses the scarf to dry her eyes. 'Don't cry forever,' he says gently.
'I won't,' she promises.
They watch the sun set, and share the quiet together for a long time.