As Reese works his way towards the docks he thinks again.. ~
Wait, what was the name of the guy I need to talk to on the ship?~ He pulls up the advert and stops dead in his tracks..
Independent Armed Freighter Longshot
Departs for Planet Invermory, Confederation of Duncinae
Time: (counting down from 72 hours) Hours
Interested Shippers should contact Sir Walter Zeller, Ship's Trader
Reese's shoulders slump. ~
Well Frack! I have to deal with THAT guy!~ Reese trudges back to the robotics shop and waits outside for Sir Walter to finish his business.
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I guess it could be worse. Could have to deal with a Vargr..~ he thinks as Sir Walter comes out of the shop.
Sir Walter said
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"Sorry about that. Now while I understand your zeal to find employment, that to me is the same as a drug rep trying to sell you something while you are operating on a patient if the roles were reversed. This is Sharik Kaagira, Chief Astrogator. I am Doctor Sir Walter Zeller, (Doctor of Galactic Trade), Broker and Chief Paper pusher." Sir Walter said as he made introductions.
"Now, you say you are a medic and have acted as a ships doctor? That is all well and good. I would suggest however, that you speak to the Captain first. Once Captain Vonon tells me that he is considering hiring you, then I will review your credentials and give him my input. If there is any indication of the sudden influx of crew members, if you are hired, you will most likely have to double bunk as room is tight. I can tell you right now though, we have two Auto-docs in sick bay and about half the crew know what buttons that need to be pushed to get it to work, myself included. And to add to that equation, we have an Aslan Chief Engineer and the Captain is a Vargr, so that might be something to consider in your application." Sir Walter said, glad to be back on the administrative side and not acting as the Captain.
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I SHOULD HAVE FIGURED! A VARGR CAPTAIN!~ With a deep breath to center himself, Reese speaks. "
Thank you for the information Sir Zeller. I was actually just on my way to the Longshot after having read the posted ad looking for interested shippers when I stopped in the robotics shop on a whim. I now realize it was you that was listed as the person to contact. As I'm looking for work instead of a ship to carry cargo, I will do as you suggest and seek out the captain."
Reese adds as he starts to move away "
And I won't insult your intelligence by pointing out the obvious advantages of an experienced sophant medical expert over a pair of auto-docs. Until we meet again, good day." He took some small satisfaction from backhandedly acknowledging and dismissing Sir Walter's second greatest insult to him in their brief pair of encounters and headed directly to the docks.