"Hurry it up, then," Trudy answers. She's a robot this evening, and even though she has built in heels, that's not slowing her down at all, and neither is consideration for Armani. Science waits for no one.

There's a crowd on the bridge, but Trudy makes sure they get through it eventually. She rounds the captain's seat enthusiastically, ready to pepper the party bug with questions. "She isn't there!" Trudy complains, gesturing to the empty chair.