It was a sound felt through the feet, not heard by the ears. The magnetic locks engaged with a resonant CLUNK that shuddered through the hull. The deck plating groaned as the two masses became one. The subtle, constant vibration of the Aethelgard's thrusters died, replaced instantly by the deep, low-frequency hum of the Leviathan’s reactor. It was a heartbeat three times slower than a human's, but infinitely stronger.
The guide lights blinked in rapid succession—Red. Red. Amber. Green. interstellar dock scene