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"Amaya..." Doctor Blazer smiled, pushing his glasses up the bridge of his nose, slightly. He was a man of British origin in his 60s, only slightly taller taller than Amaya with whispered gray hair, combed neatly with a pronounced widows peak and a short, fuzzy gray beard. "I've known you since you were a kid, it's the least I could do! My only regret is that I cannot accompany you. Starting tomorrow, I'll be taking taking a bit of a voyage of my own. Back to Pluto," he chuckled, waving his arms exagerratedly. "A lot of research to get done, a lot of lectures. But, as soon as I heard you were set on doing this..." he placed placed a hand on her shoulder, a proud look in his eyes. "I knew I had to lend you aid in some way."

With that, he stood up and pushed his chair in. "Your father would be proud, Amaya. Do not doubt yourself. Unfortunately for now, I must make my leave," he said, checking his phone. "I have much to prepare for, before tomorrow....oh, and when you get a chance, please get familiar with that Albatross I sent you! It's our latest model, there aren't even a hundred of the yet," he leaned in and whispered, before standing up once more. "But, I'm positive it will aid in aid smoother voyage for you all. Farewell, dear girl....and, godspeed," he nodded, extending his arm forward for a handshake.