Mica

 is the second character that the player finds as they head up to find the launch codes. They are next to the model ship they have built with Slate's help. They challenge the player to land it on one of the geyser pools, which serves as a tutorial so that the player can learn the basic flight controls of the spaceship.

Initial Conversation

 * “Hey, it's you! Slate said you're blasting off in your ship today. I'm really excited to see the launch! Aren't you gonna go into space? Aren't you? You better not have changed your mind!”
 * >Hey, I'm still going!
 * “You better be! It's been forever since anyone launched into space. I really, really want to see it. Really bad. Hey, you want to try out my model ship? Slate says it's just like the real thing, only less likely to start a fire.”
 * >I want to practice with a pro before I leave.
 * “Aww, you're just saying that. ...But if you really want to practice with me, I guess I could help you out a little. Try to land on one of the geyser pools . Show me what you've got!”
 * '''>I hear you and Slate beefed up the model ship. Can I see it?
 * “Yeah, we recalibrated the controls and installed better thrusters. Want to give it a test drive? Slate says it's just like the real thing, only less likely to start a fire. Try to land on one of the geyser pools . Show me what you've got!”

Followup after successful landing

 * “What a landing! I guess that's why Slate lets you fly the real thing, huh?”

Followup after a crash

 * “Wow, that was just like the time the external fuel tanks exploded on reentry! You'll... you'll be okay flying the big one, right?”

Mica