The Pip Takes the Conn

Captain's Log, Stardate 031812

USS BabyPod

Lieutenant Commander The Pip reporting:

Hey, this space pod thing is pretty neat:

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Wait, what? You mean I get to be in charge of this. All by myself?

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That's so awesome!!! Woo-hoo!

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I can fly it however I want! Look, Ma, no hands!

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Whee!!!! This is the most awesome thing ever!

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Thanks, big sister Space Commander SteelyKid!

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