What disgusted look? My, ehhh, foot was, um, asleep. Yes, from crawling around in the maintenence shaft. It just came back and felt odd. Nothing to be alarmed. He lied. The truth was he just hated alcohol.

Carver, having satisfied himself that everything was on the up and up, soon turned his gaze away from Smash’s and Gvoudzon’s old pal and meandered somewhere aft of the ship. Social time had never been his strong suit.

In reply to Joonan Marr (msg # 718):

"Hey Mister fancy pants, need I remindl you that you have some fancy reception you have to attend.   will say to Joonas as he relieves him of the brandy.

So no suckling down all the brandy unless you want to be plastered before the party and wind up throwing up on some Count's shoes. While the Captain is good at pushing the paper pushers and knowing who to talk to, we need you  to charm the nobles so we can get a little extra scratch for our efforts

In reply to Smash Glee (msg # 721):

Teddy joins the 'party' with the others and looks the 'new' guy over. "Who's this? Crew now? Are you sure you want another Captain?"

Joonan sniffs as Glee takes away his drink and opts to grab the bottle instead. “Apparently they’ll let anybody on now…” he said in answer to Bickle. “And how am I supposed to charm nobles without a drink in my hand? Hmmm? Nobles drink, and they drink at every occasion, and holding your liquor is part of the game. Including identifying the notes as you savour them.” He grabs a clean glass with his empty hand and pours himself another brandy.

In reply to Joonan Marr (msg # 723):

Teddy gets a glass and pours himself a brandy!

Gvoudzon impersonated Alyx Karoll and the quiet competence of the steward/barman. "Hmmm... did you notice the tones, very rich, ripe and smooth with a core of acid adding superior balance."
He sniffed his glass: "very full in the mouth; smooth and round but extremely viscous at the same time!"
The gunner clicked his tongue. "Full-bodied, with fresh, silky tannins and a caressing finish..."

He emptied his glass and held it decidedly to be filled again. "This vintage year deserves another savouring!"

In reply to Gvoudzon (msg # 725):

Teddy sips his brandy, savouring it as he drinks

"What is the plan now? Trade again? Go after the Mammoth? Or head out and adventure?"

In reply to Theodore Bickle (msg # 727):

Andrew blinks rapidly "It feels like I been staring at my drink for days. what is exactly in that drink Joonan gave us?" Andrew will focus back on the topic "I believe we at this reception with some local nobles. We managed to discovered a conspiracy and capture Captain Bannerji for them. If we play our cards right we might be able to get a reward for our effort. I am hoping for some opportunity to improve all of situations."

He will put the glass down "I think I better stop drinking for a bit. "What do you think Mr Bickle, do you think we might get a couple of contracts, possibly including hunting down the Mammoth. If we are really lucky our noble friends could bankrolls us for adventures into the unknown, may go so far as to outfit us with a new ship. We will have to see what we can make happen."

"Hey, don't look at me, Juraj offered us the bottle and isn't drinking from it," says the rogue from his corner.

"You guys are the officers and nobles, work on them!" he says with a grin.

In reply to Theodore Bickle (msg # 730):

"The voice of sage wisdom speaks" say Andrew to Theodore

"He will turn those at the party "Thank to our combined efforts We have uncovered a threat our beloved Imperium as well as greatly aided the Houses of Ling and Oberlindes as well as their allies on this planet. I think can turn this in our favor. I expect that Mr Bodrov and Mr Marr can start the charm offense. Anyone else who has helpful suggestions please feel free to provide them. Meanwhile I better check in with the ship"

He will send a message to the ship:  >>>COMM BEGIN<<< Getting ready to seal this deal If you able to get more evidence from the records that would be great. Find out if Juraj might know any else that could help with the case against Bannerji. I am hoping that you were finally able to break the code on Gvou's family amulet. Get what you can. By the way careful with that brandy, it may be smooth but it kick sneaks up on your brain and you suddenly lose time. >>>COMM END<<<

In reply to Andrew Steward Copeland (msg # 731):

- So, Capt'n, do you want us to visit the count and offer him that we are willing to find the Mammoth if the count sponsors us with the new hunter/trader ship, am I getting you right?
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In reply to Danila (msg # 732):

"I bet much would like to go after Mammoth, even if there's no big reward, because I don't feel like the story is done not or part in it. That said, the Count's backing would let us proceede without risking the Harrier and blowing up the consortium's investment for little chance of profit."

Danila waved his hand in front of the captain's eyes, and took the bottle with the suspicious drink from his hands.
- Captain, can you hear me? - Danila asked, studying the sticker on the bottle.

In reply to Danila (msg # 734):

"Hmmmm, Mammoth, maybe looks for Ancients, trade and kill pirates in Vargr space? What do you think, Greetings Dixon, I'm Teddy."

Joonan has dropped us, too slow. sorry.

"Sorry this damn brandy seems to have gotten the best of me. I haven't been this impaired since my team sniper shared her family's special  brew during one of our layovers. "

OCC: Ancients would but I could  either  I just  want get the ball rolling before we lose any more players

In reply to Andrew Steward Copeland (msg # 736):

- Okay, good. I see you feel better now, - Danila poured the contents of the bottle into the sink.
- But my initial question still remains: do you want us to visit the count and offer him that we are willing to find the Mammoth if the count sponsors us with the new hunter/trader ship, am I getting you right? - Danila repeated patiently.

In reply to Danila (msg # 737):

Andrew collected his wits as the effects of Juraj's  brandy wore off "I believe that was the order of the day.  We will see what offers of patronage we can receive from the nobles and the ISS. "

In reply to Andrew Steward Copeland (msg # 738):

Alyx chuckles, "Let me know if you want me to put together a pitch reel. Seems we've got a hell of a story and the next stage looks to be beyond imperial borders and involve to people at Tukera at that."

In reply to Alyx Karoll (msg # 739):

- Oh, mister Alyx! I will be very grateful if you take care of negotiating with the count and his entourage. I'm not much of savoir faire.

In reply to Alyx Karoll (msg # 739):

"I would definitely like your input on this. This group has succeed due to teamwork and I would like to continue that. I can start with the introduction and then hand it over to provide a winning presentation to get up patronage from this gathering of important people."

In reply to Andrew Steward Copeland (msg # 741):

Alyx starts thinking things through. "Obviously, we don't have any spectacular visuals to work with, since we've been good at being, for us at lease 'subtle'. We'll play up the witnesses, with plenty of high end voice changers and visual screens for those that we don't want to expose. Bannerji himself and the evidence from his ship should be the tipping point."

In reply to Count Trayler (msg # 705):



OCC Really sorry I know didn't I was holding up the game.

"Gentlemen" Will address the Count and the other VIPs "We are glad to be out service to the Imperium .This enterprise would not have been possible with dedication of my talented crew. I find myself fortunate to have a crew with talents far above your typical crew of free traders.  It has been a pleasure to be of service to such august personages and would look forward to provide our service in future projects you made need assistance on." 

It has been a long time since he has had to make a positive impression with potential patrons and hoped that improve the fortunes of the March Harrier. He will take a quick glance at Alyx and Joonan to make sure they were ready to spring forth when their talents were needed.
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