Dan had started his favourite holodeck program. A hockey match. Classic earth teams, Boston Bruins and a random team. Today, the Philadelphia Flyers. Dan was suited up in Bruins black and gold home gear. He skated out to the goaltender’s crease where he belonged and started stretching. He had been a junior hockey goaltender until he left to become a Marine. Didn’t hurt when he was bulking up to serve. Per usual, the program was open for other crew members to replace skaters or the other goaltender. But also per usual, he expected no one.

-Dan Vladar, #30