Excerpt from my quantum abyss fic, Embers:
The cackling of the firewood was the only sound that could be heard in the small den. A young man sporting dark mullet locks sat across a Galra soldier, who was turning a stick skewered through a gigantic space lobster they just fought together a while ago. The cosmic wolf pup, who would’ve been the space lobsters’ dinner, was curled up in between his saviors.
“This one’s done, Keith.”
The fellow Blade, who Keith learned was his mother not too long ago through their shared flashes of the past, offered a chunk of grilled space lobster to him. Keith’s face softened and his lips curled upwards as he took it. “Thanks, Krolia.”
He opened his mouth to eat but, right before he popped it in his mouth he noticed the pup eyeing him curiously. Or maybe the pup was just eyeing what was in his hand. He cut off a small piece with his knife and offered it to the little creature. The wolf walked towards him, sniffed it curiously at first, and then ate. Keith chuckled when he saw the pup wag his tail.
He shifted his gaze to his mom, who was wordlessly eating her meal.
‘She’s completely different from the warrior who was so focused on her mission. Not too long ago, she had no qualms about traveling the quantum abyss practically barefoot, without any food and water,’ he thought absently.
He had so much more that he wanted to ask. But seeing her so relaxed- eating heartily like a child- all the questions just dissipated. And it was okay. After all, who knew how long it would take before they reached their destination. They had time.
“Keith, when you’re done eating, rest. Tomorrow, we’ll explore this thing we’re on and see what resources we can live off of. Our suits will recycle our body’s moisture, so we’ll be fine for a while. But that still won’t replace our body’s need for water.”
“Got it.” Keith nodded.
He didn’t know where or what it was exactly that they were headed for, but he wasn’t worried. He was with someone, and it wasn’t just a random Marmoran agent. He was with the one person who had constantly protected him from the moment they first met.