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Disclaimer: I do not own Amelia, Jim, Doppler, Sarah, or any other Disney character I use.

Claim: I do in fact own Fae.

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The Benbow was closed and Amelia was outside leaning against the inn. Her mind ran with the conflicts. She stared at the sky, looking at the moon, it seemed to be around one o'clock. She knew she should be asleep, she had a meeting with the Admiral tomorrow. She turned sharply as she heard the door swing open.

"Miss?" The bar girl's voice called out as she stepped outside.

"Yes?" Amelia tried to hide her annoyance and failed. The girl stepped forward cautiously.

"Sarah says you are not to spend the night outside. It makes the inn look bad if we don't let people in." The girl's voice faltered but it had boldness in it. Amelia chuckled.

"Typical Sarah." Amelia sighed and stared at the bright starry sky. She should go in, it was cold.

"Miss, please. Sarah says you are to come inside and stay the night." The voice was insistent.

"I'll be in a few minutes."

"She said you'd say that and then not come in at all." The girl stood beside Amelia and stared at the sky. "The sky is beautiful tonight."

"Space is beautiful, but there is always danger in it. Always something unknown." Amelia stated, not taking her eyes from the sky.

"But that's why you like it isn't it?" Amelia looked at the girl who was still gazing.

"You are quite perceptive." The girl nodded. Amelia felt like challenging the girl. "So tell me why I'm out here." The girl glanced at Amelia, and grinned.

"The doctor. You looked guilty." Amelia raised an eyebrow.

"Eavesdropping?"

"I suppose, but it was rather obvious to me. I've worked in bars ever since I was of age. I have seen every type of emotion, I know people and how they react, it's what you learn in a social job."

"I have conflict with him. Crews are assigned to captain and their first mate, but with this voyage it is different. We are exploring unknown parts of space, along with training someone. They are attempting to hit two birds with one stone, but the doctor believes I will ask him to navigate and help chart out maps."

"Who else is there to do that? The Navy should want him to go with you. He's an astrophysicist, one of the best." The girl looked over at Amelia, who looked away, refusing to make eye contact.

"My acting First Mate also has skills in navigation. She wouldn't move unless she was offered the position of navigating. The Navy accepted this and it was settled. If I ask the Admiral to also allow the doctor on board, it would be a personal request and I don't know if he would allow that. Asking for James almost turned into a personal request which by some minor details I managed to avoid." Amelia sighed. "Even so, I will ask for permission for the doctor arguing that my First Mate would be greatly helped by someone with education and experience that he has. She won't thank me for it though, it will make her impossible to deal with."

"Should work, but you afraid of reactions," Amelia opened her mouth to defend herself. The girl's knowing look silenced her. "From everybody." Amelia's face flushed.

"By this, you seem to indicate the doctor."

"I could mean anybody. Well ma'am, this has been a wonderful chat, but Sarah is going to flay strips from me if you don't come inside." The girl pulled open the door and waited, expectantly.

"To save your hide I shall come." Amelia laughed as she walked in.

The stars gleamed brightly but to Doppler standing outside with a pair of mugs full of hot chocolate they seemed full of hope.

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And that's a chapter.