Is It Always Like This Around Here?

Mars Base Alpha, Section D, Commander’s Office August 28, 2062 at 7:14 AM (Greenwich Mean Time)

Lieutenant Kristie Raleigh rubbed her temples and then her eyes. She couldn’t decide which was worse—the headache or the lack of sleep. For more than a week, she had helped her team repair the damage done by the micrometeor impacts, assigning staff to duties for which they were not always trained.

“You look like you could use some sleep,” said Doctor Kim Homansky, knocking on the open door. “About 24 hours’ worth.”

Kristie didn’t look up but waved her hand to invite Kim into the room.

The doctor took a seat in front of the large desk, watching her friend return to rubbing her eyes and temples. “Seriously, Kristie. ...

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