Bunzo Farewell

Sammy Tang has spent three years trailing the galaxy’s most wanted fugitive, Lutscher, across the Milky Way and beyond. Each refuel stop and dead‑end chase has drawn him deeper into uncharted space, until the tracer beam finally leads him to the edge of the spiral arm, where the outlaw disappears into a dark void. With fuel low and time running out, Tang decides to follow, navigating a dust‑filled nebula toward a faint, shining star cloud that marks an unknown world. The planet is a harsh landscape of stone, sand, and scattered vegetation, its atmosphere surprisingly hospitable.

Landing under a bright day, Tang finds Lutscher’s ship perched a few hundred meters away, a silent invitation to a final confrontation. He methodically activates his vessel’s defenses, runs atmospheric scans, and settles in for a night of restless watchfulness, cigar smoke curling through the vents. The isolation of deep‑space hunters has left him emotionally restrained, yet the proximity to his quarry awakens a tension. Listeners will join Tang as he balances careful preparation with the anticipation of what the alien night will bring.