"Great work, fuzzballs!' Nakonechkin allows you to pilot the pleasure barge for the time being, admitting tersely Team Skittermander went above and beyond the call of duty—what amounts to effusive praise from the usually laconic vesk.
The Emerald Empyrean's passengers are much more vocal in their appreciation, jubilant that they can once again return to their normal lives. The wounded crew member, Locke Linler, remains in stable condition long enough to receive any additional medical attention he needs, and Dakoyo heals swiftly from his own shocking escapade.
Finally, Trendsetter Excursions pays handsomely to keep the incident out of the public eye to avoid any negative publicity. They assure everyone that they are also scrapping their artificial intelligence program, so the tragedy of the Emerald Empyrean should remain an isolated incident.
After the uproar over their return has died down a bit, Nakonechkin promotes the six of you to full partners in his salvage operation, using the payoff from Trendsetter Excursions to buy you your own starship! After all, there's a whole galaxy out there, full of people who need help!
THE END
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Dakoyo sees the bit of spark forming by the node and thinking he can outsmart the AI, he dives AT the node, figuring the electric jolt will shoot right past him. Unfortunately, Dakoyo is sorely mistaken as he takes a huge jolt!
For the next hour all the hair on his body stands on end while the team wraps up securing the ship. Once secured, and team skittermander commences to pilot the ship, Dakoyo declares...
"Well friends, this whole incident was shocking but it appears we've successfully short circuited the AI! It has certainly been an electrifying experience for all passengers on board but we'll get this ship back to port fast as lightning the thought of which I'm sure will get everyone amped up!!!"