The bustling marketplace on **Auronis-5**, one of the outer trade planets, was a whirlwind of sights, sounds, and smells. Merchants haggled with customers over exotic goods, ranging from shimmering fabrics to alien fruits with enticing aromas. The air was thick with chatter in dozens of languages, punctuated by the occasional bark of a vendor or the clang of metal as equipment and goods were loaded into transports.
Ethan, Prella, and Nova moved through the throng of people, scanning the area with purpose. After their last mission, they needed a brief respite, time to gather their thoughts and plan their next move. The planet was known for its black markets and underworld connections, so they hoped to gather some intel. But nothing about this world felt restful.