Edna sat in her study listening to the wind howl. She peered out at the garden with disappointment. The flowers had just started to bloom when the weather suddenly changed. She watched with dismay as the snow and sleet beat down the plants. They had just gotten the levels in the soil right, and finally solved all the problems with the CO2 saturation. Everything looked perfect for their first planned spring. Then the blizzard happened.
What a waste, she thought.
There was a nervous cough behind her.
“Well, what happened?”
“Faulty regulator in the climate system, ma’am.” The ensign replied nervously. “Engineering can get it sorted out in a day or two. Lieutenant Carlson says he will be able to roll back the cycle once that is done and we’ll be able to replant right away.”
“I hope so. I really am looking forward to eating something other than nutrient paste at some point this year. Have them send me their full report.”
“Yes ma’am.”
Edna ignored the young man until he decided to leave on his own.
She got up and walked to the window and placed her hand on the thick glass. The roses were really the biggest disappointment. The colony had plenty of seed stock for food stuffs. The roses though, she would have to requisition new bushes from command back on Earth. That was sure to be just like pulling teeth.
It was such a shame. She really thought the roses would have finally make the place feel like home.
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