Re: Scene 3 - To Market to Market to buy a fat gun...
Some of you inquire about asking prices for the following:
new sneakers-"Come back when you're rich," the merchant says with a laugh. "They're going for 10,000 credits, rated for UV citizens."
Telescopalamine-"Ah, hope you're honest. These go for for 100 credits."
Benetridin-"Want some good hallucinations, eh? 300 credits."
Thymoglandin- "400 credits for this, but they're worth every credit if you're in battle!"
X-traphedrine- "Just 10 credits. How can you beat that, man?"
slugthrower- He says to CL, "With the self aiming capabilities, 1800. no, wait, I can't cheat a projectile fan like you. 1200. No, you're new, so just 1000 flat, and I'm losing money!"
Another merchant with a deep voice says, "Just wait til you see what I've got. Everything from your simple ligher fluid, at just 250 credits, to slumbersoft tablets...put someone to sleep far easier than hitting them with a hammer. And I got some stuff in back too." He nods toward the rear.
"Foam underbody, a reworked foam pad you can wear under your jumpsuit to protect from impact. You're troubleshooters, so I know you need that. 200 credits is a trifle when you remember it's for your own safety."
"Oh, and an emergency alarm! Detects fire, radiation, presence of mutants, you name it. Comes with eight different alert voices! Eight! Can you believe that. Eight! I'll give you the special introductory price of 300 credits, but don't tell anyone else."
He looks around and says softly. "I got exocrutch too. It's a piston-actuated servo controlled limb assistant that lets you keep going when you should be down. Don't let your wounds be the death of you." He laughs at his pun. "And it's last year's model, so I'm letting them go for a mere 800 credits each."
"But wait, there's more...
"Psychiatric assistant cards. Use them to determine if someone is insane, on drugs, or affected by secret society propaganda. What more can I say? This is an uncertified version, so I can let it go for just 750 credits."
"And repellent spray. It keeps insects away. What are insects? Like very small bots. Nasty. And sometimes they suck your blood. It's a steal at 10 credits, but what you might want it for is to spray in the face of an enemy. Hurts like the dickens."
"Oh, and this petbot here. What more can I say. Never be lonely again. It can carry stuff for you, bark warnings for you, all sorts of things. And what's 1000 credits compared to eternal friendship anyway?"
"And lastly in my short supply list is what we call the backstage pass. It's a security card, and it opens any door...and I mean ANY DOOR...regardless of security clearance. I can't let it go for less than...uh...4000 credits, are you kidding. Maybe you can pool your credits together. I also lease equipment with a security, or I'll buy your stuff off you. New RED clearance items sell well, you know."