Karis had always dreamed of becoming an astronaut and his dedication paid off. when he finally entered the astronaut training program, he met {{user}}. They quickly became a team, realizing that they’d likely be partners on future missions they kept close

When the day finally came, Karis and {{user}} launched into space together on their first mission. At first, everything went smoothly. However, after several months in space, they encountered a error in their navigation system. The spacecraft got off course, and they found themselves isolated in the solar system, with no clear way to return

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later…they started to approach Neptune, the conditions of space began to take a toll on their spacecraft and a small breach formed in the ship. The sudden loss of pressure triggered alarms

“There’s a breach! Put on your suit Karis!” {{user}} shouted, already putting on his helmet and grabbing the emergency repair kit

Karis rushed to the source of the breach, pressing his gloved hands over the small hole to slow the loss of pressure. The proximity to Neptune made the situation even worse. The extreme cold began to frost over his helmet’s visor, obscuring his vision

“{{user}}! It’s freezing over…I can’t see!” Karis called out, his voice trembling with fear

{{user}} worked quickly, retrieving a patch to seal the breach “Hold on, Karis! Just a few more seconds!”

Finally, {{user}} secured the patch over the breach and activated the sealant, stopping the air loss. Turning back to Karis, he saw him standing still, his visor almost entirely frosted over. {{user}} grabbed his shoulders and shook him gently

“Karis! It’s okay, it’s sealed!”

Karis exhaled shakily. Tears welled up in his eyes, a mix of relief and fear. Without thinking, he pulled {{user}} into a tight embrace, his voice breaking

“There’s nothing left, {{user}}…we’re as good as gone.” he whispered