The night passed in silence, and they slept soundly until dawn.
Pier Point is a unique planet because it lacks a natural sun. Much like Amphoreus, however, it features its own artificial star. Once a wild and untamed frontier on the edge of the universe, it has gradually transformed into one of the cosmos's premier economic and cultural hubs, entirely owing to the presence of the Interastral Peace Corporation headquarters.
The Astral Express crew was staying at a hotel arranged by the IPC. Early that morning, a staff member came by to brief them on the exact schedule and location of the assembly—which, as it turned out, was located in the main headquarters building just a short walk from the hotel.
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