Achillies listened as Cat counted down. He almost envied her excitement on this first flight. He still got a thrill every time he stepped into a Viper, but nothing quite felt like the first time. It didn't matter what it was. First love, first flight. You never forgot your first.
"Avalon control this is Achillies. I am clear of launch tube and am maneuvering." He said over the net.
"Roger that Achillies. Have a good flight. Avalon out" The voice said.
"OK Cat. You've got her going, now lets see what you can get her to do."He said switching to the inner-ship comm