Shadow Patterns of Melt–Author’s Note Episode 2–Dishes

While fully automated or remotely controlled repairs to the exterior of a space craft are logical, I decided that characters who sought out the opportunity to live in space would likely take every opportunity to spacewalk–that they would relish that low swoop in your belly when “floating the dog” in a small aircraft. I know I do! Further, I also think that slimmed-down space suits would have evolved such that their control when outside a ship would be more akin to flying. While it might be wise to use a tether, spacers such as Nialla and Bishr choose to enjoy weightlessness and are comfortably, even gleefully, in control. Hooah!