Roscoe eyed the diagnostics, with a fervent, feverish consistency.
He knew nothing would change no matter how many times he checked, but he couldn't help but look. Another glance couldn't hurt...
He rubbed his sockets with balled fists, shook his head, and leaned closer to the screen.
He hadn't slept, and wasn't sure if he'd be able to if he tried. His thoughts on their mission, of home, and the methods of the administration in Voluspa were still stirring. It roused him to violence whenever he thought of it.
He got up, limping to the restroom on numbed legs. He shook the blood back into them, and shuffled over to the mirror.
He looked awful. Not even a full night without sleep, and he looked like he'd been sick for a few days. Depriving one's self of rest didn't sound like it would have such repercussions... is this why they gave curfew and set sleep hours?
He felt his face, he was growing a stubble. Like a shadow was cast over his face. And what of what they said about keeping clean shaven? Would he also become slothful?
He splashed water into his face, and left.
As he stepped out of the room, the ship reeled.
Tripping to one side, his shoulder took a slam into the wall. Grunting, and burshing himself off. He looked back at the access screen.
They had come to a screeching halt just outside of their destination.
[i\]Great, that didn't take long.[/i]
He picked up the intercom, clearing his throat, he spoke.
"Crewmembers, this is your Senior Officer speaking. We have arrived at our destination. We shall begin expedition first thing this morning. For now, rest, or prepare. Signing off."
He thumbed the button again, cutting the signal.
He went to the bed, and pretended to sleep.