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Aidan walked steadily out of his room in the quiet of the morning, heading towards the familiar hot water dispenser on The Wanderer. His movements were somewhat mechanical, as if still immersed in the aftermath of the chaotic dream from last night. Arriving at the machine, he skillfully picked up a cup and began searching through the mountain of space rations in front of him for a space coffee capsule.
After some searching, Aidan finally found a capsule labeled "Super Caffeine Formula" from the colorful and varied capsules. This special coffee was designed to provide space travelers with more energy and mental focus. Aidan turned the capsule, examining its expiration date with a hint of curiosity. It was printed with "August 2245," meaning the capsule had expired ten years ago.
Aidan Aidan furrowed his brows slightly, pondered for a while, but ultimately decided to use the capsule. He carefully opened the packaging, revealing a transparent sphere inside, shimmering with a coffee-like luster. However, due to prolonged storage, some chemical changes seemed to have occurred, emitting a subtle odor.
Aidan Shaking his head gently, a wry smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. In space, expired food was a common occurrence, but they didn't have many choices. He placed the special space coffee capsule into the water heater and pressed the switch. The machine started working, emitting a low, buzzing sound. Before long, a steaming cup of space coffee, exuding a strong coffee aroma (albeit with a hint of an unusual smell), was ready.
Aidan picked up the cup, took a deep breath, and tried to let the aroma of the coffee dispel the shadows left by the dream. He took a sip, feeling the intense stimulation of the super-caffeinated coffee spreading in his mouth and throat, gradually awakening his mind and body. The morning in space officially began, accompanied by a cup of expired but still effective space coffee.
Aidan walked steadily with the steaming coffee in hand to a table in the cabin. He casually opened the smart projection tablet on the table and shifted his attention to the cosmic news. During the long journey in space, this habitual news browsing had become a part of his daily routine, a way to stay connected to the outside world.
On the projection screen, the cosmic news channel is broadcasting the latest report, which is about the sharp decline in the control of the Interstellar Alliance in the Sagittarius region and the increasingly fierce resistance from the rebel forces. The news mentions that this conflict could lead to the collapse of the Interstellar Alliance's influence in that region.
Commentators on the news program are passionately discussing this event, using strong language and criticizing the various shortcomings of the Interstellar Alliance without reservation. The commentators on the screen seem to be full of dissatisfaction with the policies and actions of the Interstellar Alliance, vigorously advocating for stellar independence and urging the Interstellar Alliance to immediately withdraw from other star systems and respect the self-determination rights of the people in each star system.
Aidan quietly listened to these comments, his eyes constantly shifting on the screen. These news and debates were not unfamiliar to him, as a former Alliance officer who had experienced interstellar conflicts, he had his own unique insights into these political upheavals. Even though he was now at the other end of the universe, the turmoil in these distant galaxies still tugged at his heart.
He pondered the meaning behind these news and the potential impact of these changes on himself and his team. The news in space was like a window, displaying the chaos and changes in distant galaxies, and he could only observe it all from this distant corner.
When Aidan was immersed in contemplating the movements of the Interstellar Alliance, Violet quietly approached him and began preparing a pot of herbal tea. The dried flowers and herbs in her hands were extremely rare in modern space life, which always piqued Aidan's curiosity as to how Violet managed to obtain such scarce materials.
Just as Aidan was pondering this question, Violet suddenly wrinkled her nose and displayed a hint of disgust on her face. She turned to Aidan and asked in a slightly irritated tone, " Aidan? Is that the coffee you're drinking?" She seemed displeased with the expired space coffee in Aidan's hand.
Aidan nodded, feeling somewhat puzzled by Violet's reaction. He didn't quite understand why she would react this way to a cup of coffee. To prove that there was no problem, he picked up the coffee cup again and took a deep sip of the hot coffee. Although the coffee tasted a bit strange, to Aidan, it still provided the necessary alertness and comfort.
Violet watched Aidan drink the coffee, her brow slightly furrowed. The floral tea in her hand emitted a faint fragrance, forming a sharp contrast with Aidan's coffee. Faced with Aidan's decade-old space coffee, she couldn't help but sigh helplessly and said somewhat puzzled, "You humans... How on earth can you drink that stuff?" Her tone revealed a hint of humor and a lack of understanding of human dietary habits.
Aidan heard Violet's words and could only respond helplessly: "Space! There's no other way. Here, we have to compromise." His voice revealed his adaptation and acceptance of space life.
Violet shook her head lightly, as if muttering to herself in a low voice, "No taste at all." Although her words were soft, Aidan still heard them.
Aidan didn't look back, but retorted loudly, "Hey! I did hear it!" His tone carried a hint of playfulness, showing that he didn't mind Violette's evaluation.
At this moment, Violette, with her usual calm and elegance, also walked to the table and sat down, gently sipping a mouthful of floral tea. Her movements were graceful and composed, forming a sharp contrast with Aidan's casualness.
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