In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 923):

"I am Boris. You delivering that thing, are you?"

They lower their weapons.

Uris Belt, 05 Feb 2179, supplies 2170/3400 person-days basic food, consuming 70 person-days food per week, or 420 per 6 weeks), Cash: $10,044,998

[Private to GM: Pay $800,000]

That was what was asked of us... [I assume Boris pays up?]
We'll need a ride back to our ship as well ...

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 925):

"Bout time it arrived. You guys good to get home I assume?"

Boris just lets you leave. he does not offer any cash...

Uris Belt, 05 Feb 2179, supplies 2170/3400 person-days basic food, consuming 70 person-days food per week, or 420 per 6 weeks), Cash: $10,044,998

[Private to GM: Pay $800,000]

OK, who pays for the delivery?
No Money, we take it back...   [OK assuming they were supposed to pay here, if there was some other arrangement, fill me in].

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 927):

He grins and looks at you.

"You don't seem to have a ship here, an' we got the guns. Do you want to make a deal out of this?"

You WERE supposed to get paid here, $800,000!

Uris Belt, 05 Feb 2179, supplies 2170/3400 person-days basic food, consuming 70 person-days food per week, or 420 per 6 weeks), Cash: $10,044,998

Sure, we got guns too... crank it up Nel ...

I assume the pulse laser is not up? if it is (I did try to get it up)we'll go with side arms... no one meets such guys with out their heat ready.

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 929):

As Nel starts up the speeded, she plays around with a few of the buttons you reckon control the gun. The port opens, and Boris smile becomes a lot more fake. He lowers his weapons.

"Of course you do. Should have guessed, but I needed to be sure I was getting what I paid for. Precilla, be a dear and grab that briefcase, will you?"

The lass with him sides her shotgun and wanders over to a small shed near the entrance. A few moments later, she emerges again with a sizeable briefcase.

"800 thousand in unmarked currency, as agreed."

Uris Belt, 05 Feb 2179, supplies 2170/3400 person-days basic food, consuming 70 person-days food per week, or 420 per 6 weeks), Cash: $10,044,998
This message was last updated by the GM at 23:44, Sun 04 Oct 2020.

Sdian tells nel to stay alert, and he goes to see what the briefcase has in it... he'll look carefully and keep some distance.

Assuming it is all as asked   OK, who is your Pilot?  We are going back to our ship and then he can have the speeder.


OOC - It should have been Jurelda with me and Nel in the ship ... no one else can fly the ship down here.

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 931):

Hindsight is great. You made the call because you needed the pilot. The cash does actually count out correctly, and they give you room to count it, almost as if expecting you to.

"COD were the terms. You depart with one or the other, the cash or the speeder, but not both. I can arrange for you to get back to your ship, though, for a mere $10,000 per head."

Uris Belt, 05 Feb 2179, supplies 2170/3400 person-days basic food, consuming 70 person-days food per week, or 420 per 6 weeks), Cash: $10,844,998

Really, such a deal ...  we already have developed some trust issues... what are you proposing?
Might be better to just acquire another speeder or the like...

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 933):

"Yeah, you could. But I have guys in customs on my payroll, and I will get you through, no questions asked. You could be paying more than that in bribes or fines if you get caught. I normally charge double for the service, so if you don't want to take it, I am fine with that. But I may have use in the future for your resourcefulness, so I am offering this as a peace deal.

The local border force don't come cheap, you know."

I have no clue... so might there be a speeder or like vehicle available? One in decent shape, but a bit worn is OK.

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 935):

He looks at you with a smirk.

"Out here? They would make rocks move if they could. Define 'decent shape'...but you will still have to get past customs. I would not have paid this much for a good one if I could find one here for half the price..."

Ah well, that does make sense... I guess we have little choice then but to take your offer.

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 937):

"I thought you would see it that way when you understood your position. I could have charged you an arm and a leg for this. Just sayin'. Pay up front, and we make sure you get there, no extra expenses. Or pay later, and risk complication you will cover, not me. What will it be?

Precilla, be a doll and get Benny prepped to take these two back to their ship."

Uris Belt, 05 Feb 2179, supplies 2170/3400 person-days basic food, consuming 70 person-days food per week, or 420 per 6 weeks), Cash: $10,824,998
This message was last edited by the GM at 04:03, Tue 06 Oct 2020.

We open the case and give him the $20 K back.

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 939):

"Wise move. We will make it happen. My reputation is on the line, now that you are paying customers!"

You are taken by Precilla, who apparently loves flirting with you, even more when she sees how it annoys Nelly, to a small bar. Drinks are optional, and Precilla buys you both a burger. The hamburgers are the large sort made from what seems to be a steak rather than a hamburger, and it tastes pretty good, if gamey.

"Your ride will be here in about 2 hours, so put your feet up and relax. Or should we get a room?" She winks at you...good thing you are not the lecherous type, as her tight leather outfit leave little doubt to her young female figure...

Uris Belt, 05 Feb 2179, supplies 2170/3400 person-days basic food, consuming 70 person-days food per week, or 420 per 6 weeks), Cash: $10,824,998

He smiles back and says We really aren't into threesomes thank you... no way he is going to piss Nelly off...

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 941):

She continues to play with you, but your refusals to play back begins to sink in after a while and she tires of the game. Nelly continues to be annoyed, but decides to start showing it by showing affection for you.

Your ride arrives soon enough. A speeder with the equivalent of a 'Taxi' sign on the top. It looks non-descrypt. The driver speaks briefly with Precilla, before turning to you.

"Boris tells me you need a lift back to your ship. He has prepaid. You got everything?"

It is not like you are here on a shopping spree. In a few moments, you are moving through the streets. The place is not the highest quality, though clearly a mining 'bubble' on an asteroid, but it is not long before you reach the outer airlock. The driver is waved through, and proceeds out into the vacuum of the planets natural surface.

He flies quite quickly through the mountains as Nelly once again expresses quietly, before he starts to lift into orbit.

"So, how do I find this ship?"

You guide him through the asteroids to where the Minnow II is parked on a particularly large asteroid. Informing them of you arrival, you are soon back in the airlock.

It is good to be home.

Uris Belt, 05 Feb 2179, supplies 2170/3400 person-days basic food, consuming 70 person-days food per week, or 420 per 6 weeks), Cash: $10,824,998
This message was last edited by the GM at 07:02, Thu 08 Oct 2020.

We get things cranked up and move away from the the place to a jumpable location, I advise Luretha that she is to be the grav vehicle pilot, not Nel, except by exception. I suggest Jurelda practice her piloting skills... and I do the same... for both Contra-grav and the Space ship.

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 943):

Jurelda's skill is 10 while Luretha's skill is 14 with Contragrav vehicles, ie Speeders and G-Carriers. Williams skill is 11 and Yung, Ronny and Willow have skill 9.

Nelly is happy with that arrangement, as she pilots the ship away from the asteroid belt.

To get to a jump point will require passing close to the waiting Gashidda, but to jump from well away from the jump point would raise suspicion.

Uris Belt, 07 Feb 2179, supplies 2150/3400 person-days basic food, consuming 70 person-days food per week, or 420 per 6 weeks), Cash: $10,824,998

I noted that ... Sdian is better than most, but needs to get better.

While we have little to hide right now, we might cause questions to be asked about when we arrived. Probably easier to just slip away and get on the other side of the GG or star before departing.

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 945):

Fair enough. Given the time taken to travel here that is likely to add a week to your trip.

Uris Belt, 07 Feb 2179, supplies 2150/3400 person-days basic food, consuming 70 person-days food per week, or 420 per 6 weeks), Cash: $10,824,998

OK, but a lot less trouble...

In reply to Sdian McGuire (msg # 947):

That is cool then. You have plenty of time to prepare for your next jump to Daku, a single star system with four gas giants and three planets. Which one is your destination?

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