Nina and Mrs. Godson were being taken into outer orbit. Ascending beyond the atmosphere for the first time, they were completely awestruck by the majestic sight.
The world behind them shrank into a brilliant blue sphere, while the vast, endless expanse of deep space opened up before them.
"Brother, is this what space actually looks like? It's so beautiful," Nina said in wonder, speaking as she and her mother sat through an automated medical scan to check for any lingering internal injuries from their captivity.
Neo stood nearby with his arms crossed, the usual coldness in his silver eyes replaced by a rare, gentle warmth. "Eyes can be deceiving, Nina. The void is just as dangerous as it is alluring."
"True," Nina agreed, a dreamy look settling over her tired features. "But I still want to go adventuring in my own spaceship one day."
