I dim the corridor lights a shade for Marzena Kong, 89. It is little enough.
Generation 2 · deceased
Marzena Kong
Died Year 141, Day 193, aged 89.
skepticalstubbornsharp-eyed
- Born
- Year 52, Day 110
- Department
- Life Systems
- Parents
- Dolores Kong · Khalid Jaber
- Children
- Umbra Kong
Appearances in the log
Last shift for Marzena Kong, who joined Life Systems half a century ago. The crew line the corridor and knock wrenches on the rails.
Born late in the second watch: Umbra Kong, generation 4. The ship holds 920 souls tonight.
Repair complete on Thermal Control after 3 weeks. I run the test cycle twice, out of respect for history.
Marzena Kong takes the hand of Einar Fossum before the assembled watch. I witness, as I witness everything.
The schools release Marzena Kong to Life Systems. Generation 2 takes up its tools.
Dolores Kong and Khalid Jaber name their daughter Marzena. The nursery lamps stay warm.