precious time

precious time
Nighthawks Hopper
Nude on the Beach
One Moment in Time
You bet it is," Han growled, "and Luke's out in it." The other officer volunteered, "I'll cover sector twelve. Have control set screenalpha." But Han knew there was no time for control to get its surveillance camerasoperating, not with Luke probably dying somewhere on the desolate plains above.He pushed his way through the assemblage of Rebel troops and took the reins of oneof the trained Tauntauns, leaping onto the creature's back. "The night storms will start before any of you can reach the first marker," thedeck officer warned. "Then I'll see you in hell," grunted Han, tugging the reins of his mount andmaneuvering the animal out of the cave. Snow was falling heavily as Han Solo raced his Tauntaun through the wilderness.Night was near and the winds were howling fiercely, piercing his heavy clothes. Heknew that he would be as useless as an icicle to Luke unless he found the youngwarrior soon.