>>5390904Vox had run a promotion a few months back, offering a 'Day with the Champ' to one lucky winner. The winner was a young kid and at first his stammer caught you really off guard. But he explained it as a condition he has, something the poor kid was born with and had no control over. After adjusting to his way of talking the two of you'd actually had a really good time, you showing him around even teaching him how to reply to you telepathically so you could stay in touch after that day. As the trio lead you across the mess of platforms, you decide that you should probably reach out to him. Once you're clear of New Salda and Raven's always listening ears. If she 'hears' you and decides to let your dad know you're leaving, you could be in trouble. Best to fly under the radar until you're well and clear of your home planet. “H-H-Here we are. R-Ready and waiting, ch-ch-champ.”
“Thanks. Now, forget you all ever saw anything.” you tell them. “This is a top-secret mission from Lord Freeza himself I'm heading out on. Real hush-hush stuff. Understand?”
“Yes ma'am.” the three salute you, giving proper Saiyan salutes before turning from the pod and quickly getting clear as you hook your scouter to the ship's systems, plugging in the coordinates and route for your destination. You press the button, lowering the hatch which seals with a hiss. You're ready to go.
“See ya, New Salda.” you say, then press the button. The attack pod blasts up off the ground, shooting straight towards outer space. For a split second you consider abandoning this plan, just returning home like nothing happened, but then the words you'd exchanged with that other you ring out in your head. Resolve redoubled you cross your arms, not stopping your ship as it quickly leaves New Salda behind. You can feel it when the ship stops fighting to escape the atmosphere, leaving your pod flying away from the planet at high speeds. You did it, you got away! But as soon as you have the thought:
“Chaya, did I just sense you leaving New Salda?” your dad asks, reaching out telepathically. But you ignore him, he's the last person you want to talk to right now. Or maybe ever. “Kiddo, what's going on?”
For several moments you consider just not answering. But he'd probably use that Instant Transmission directly to your pod if you said nothing. So, with a sigh you focus your mind enough to reply, deciding to tell him off.
