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Aboard the Jumping Jack.

Posted by MaxAstroFor group 0
MaxAstro
GM, 2 posts
Fri 26 Feb 2021
at 15:31
  • msg #1

Aboard the Jumping Jack

Each of you, by one means or another, made your own way to bustling Absalom Station. From there, you boarded a small vessel called the Jumping Jack - a name that no doubt references the ship's unusual three-engine design.

The Jack's pilot, a member of the insectoid shirren race, jovially introduces herself as Jill, without any apparent irony. She explains that she has been hired by Paradise Resorts as a VIP shuttle service, and that the flight to New Elysium should be short, quiet, and uneventful - although the more perceptive of you may notice her crossing the fingers of one of her lower manipulators as she says that.

In any case, once you and your possessions are safely aboard, the Jack departs Absalom Station. The trip is expected to last a few hours, leaving the four of you with little to do except enjoy the paltry comforts of the small ship's lounge, and perhaps get to know each other.

At least there is a self serve bar, although the drinks are bottom shelf and probably overpriced.
This message was last updated by the GM at 02:39, Sat 27 Feb 2021.
Borais
player, 1 post
Lashunta
The Legend
Fri 26 Feb 2021
at 16:02
  • msg #2

Abord the Jumping Jack

The grim faced lashunta nods as he listens to the pilot, his dimly glowing, red eyes fixed on her, his antenna twitching slightly as he notices her crossed fingers. Blue-kissed scars run the length of his grey skin, a topography laid out in violence. His black hair is a loose waterfall of ink falling to the small of his back. The black and gray combat armor he wears does not look suited to a gala opening, nor does the heavy blaster and exotic sword gracing his hips.

After departure, he heads for the bar and orders something from the bottom shelf. He sips his drink broodily, staring out the window at the cosmos with the bitter countenance of one whose business is yet unfinished.
This message was last edited by the player at 16:08, Fri 26 Feb 2021.
Alezandaru
player, 1 post
Fri 26 Feb 2021
at 17:56
  • msg #3

Abord the Jumping Jack

Alezandaru can’t help but to stifle a chuckle at the pilot’s uneventful and unconvincing assurance. He turns his nut brown gaze to the bar “Indulge in the finest food from across the galaxy and so much more” He quotes the invitation. “I do hope they have a better selection once we arrive.” He pours a whiskey neat and leans against the bar casually.

Wearing his typical traveling gear of long coat, gloves, and goggles. All matching his short nut brown hair aesthetic. Aware he looks more crew than VIP. He raises his glass and addresses the room “To a much needed vacation!” Taking a large swallow he smiles intent on enjoying the ride.
Tytva
player, 1 post
Sat 27 Feb 2021
at 01:36
  • msg #4

Abord the Jumping Jack

     From behind a vesk strides forward.  She is dressed in an elaborate military uniform, with large tassels draped across her chest and shoulders.  Beautiful weapons rest at her side: an engraved, shining bronze axe, and on her other hip the intricate golden hilt of a sword.  Glowing golden bands encircle her tail like bracelets.  As she moves past, you notice 6 silver rings pierce her upper lip and when she moves her brilliant scales shift from green to blue and every color in between.

     Gracefully, she glides from the pilot to the ship entrance to the interior.  She glances at the other passengers, offering each a polite nod.  In the ship, she sniffs at the repast, and then passes it by, finding instead, a particularly reflective window, in which she studies herself and scrutinizers her outfit, adjusting the positioning of the axe at her side, pulling her coat tight to her form.
Riddle
player, 1 post
Sat 27 Feb 2021
at 18:39
  • msg #5

Abord the Jumping Jack

Fortunately the rest of the travelers didn't have to wait long for Riddle to finally make it to the shuttle. Unfortunately, she was hyped up from one too many cappuccinos and couldn't seem to slow down or stop talking. She stopped when Jill addressed her, and almost immediately started asking questions about her shuttle when she finished.

"Is this a GXH Turbine PlasCore shuttle? I've only seen some of the later 'modules in 'the yard, GN2 failures usually. Technical, Main Engine GN2 purge header temperature sensor failed in GSE sub-lines, and only a small percentage of them had critical failure while in transit. I heard from Rook, cute scaler by-the-by, great with mainframe codin' and repair, someone 'Frankenstein a' engine for a' race in the Belt. Blew a' crater the track when it overheat and cooked the line to-"

While talking, she quickly put her immediate things away and retrieved a nutrition bar and an old leather bookbag, quickly taking bites between gaps in her speech and slinging the bag over her small-framed shoulder. When she realized she was in the lounge, she paused for the first time. With food still in her mouth, she almost looked surprised, then said
"Hi y'all! I'm Coponisa! But y'all can shout Riddle if ya have a need to call on me!"

Her eyes showed a sparkling blue curiosity to her newly found companions for the journey.
Borais
player, 2 posts
Lashunta
The Legend
Sat 27 Feb 2021
at 18:47
  • msg #6

Abord the Jumping Jack

Borais looks Riddle up and down, gives a nod in greeting, then returns to his drink.
Tytva
player, 2 posts
Sun 28 Feb 2021
at 14:54
  • msg #7

Aboard the Jumping Jack

"Copon~ Riddle.  A pleasure to meet you." says the vesk.  "I'm Tytva.  A pleasure to meet you all.  Im currently on a diplomatic cultural exchange mission from the Vesk empire.  I will be performing a traditional Vesk opera for the grand re-opening of the New Elysium.  I hope to see you all there." she says sweetly.
Alezandaru
player, 2 posts
Sun 28 Feb 2021
at 17:41
  • msg #8

Aboard the Jumping Jack

Alezandaru smiled at the talkative Riddle and gave a quick nod. He sips at his whiskey as Tytva introduces herself “Cultural exchange eh? You’ll be preforming at the gala? I look forward to it.”
Tytva
player, 3 posts
Sun 28 Feb 2021
at 18:07
  • msg #9

Abord the Jumping Jack

"Why, yes.  Its is my duty and my joy to spread the glory and beauty that is Vesk opera.  I look forward to sharing with you it's tales of mighty heroes, their legendary victories and legendary defeats as well as epic romances and epic heartbreaks."  This last she adds with emphasis to Riddle, with a smile that might pass for mischeviousness in Vesk culture.  "But I do go on.  What brings you all to the grand re-opening?" she says diplomatically to the room.
Borais
player, 3 posts
Lashunta
The Legend
Sun 28 Feb 2021
at 23:48
  • msg #10

Abord the Jumping Jack

The mention of opera seems to catch Borais' attention--he looks sharply at Tytva, at least, though he doesn't say anything. At her question, he raises his eyebrow and looks around the room with narrow eyes, as if he too is interested in the answer, though he seems either disinclined to answer himself or unaware that he is expected to.
Riddle
player, 2 posts
Wed 3 Mar 2021
at 04:32
  • msg #11

Abord the Jumping Jack

Riddle quickly nodded, then paused to listen to Tytva and Alezandaru. Her ear might have seemed to twitch at 'heartbreak', as if subconsciously picking up on an unknown clue. But Riddle didn't seem to catch it.
"Ooooooh, I don't think I've ever heard of a Veskarium opera before! I've heard all kinds of stories about fighting prowess and immediate efficiency, but not opera! I'll be there!"

She climbed onto a stool at the bar and said "Blue Dolphin please" to the barkeep, then turned so she could still see everyone in the room.
"Re-opening? I didn't hear nothing 'bout that. I thought it had been open for a while now. Sum' happen?"
Tytva
player, 4 posts
Wed 3 Mar 2021
at 07:29
  • msg #12

Aboard the Jumping Jack

"Oh.  Well, I suppose your right," says Tytva thoughtfully.  "I don't know.  Perhaps it was merely called 'The Elysium' before," Tytva softly trills with laughter at her own joke.  "My agent said it was a - how do you say it - 'big deal' in this system."
This message was last edited by the player at 07:30, Wed 03 Mar 2021.
MaxAstro
GM, 3 posts
Wed 3 Mar 2021
at 16:34
  • msg #13

Aboard the Jumping Jack

The intercom crackles, and then comes alive with a synthetic simulation of Jill's telepathic "voice".

"Pardon me folks, don't mean to interrupt your party, but we've got a bit of a developing situation here. We're still about an hour out from the resort and my sensors have picked up another ship on the same flight path - more guests, I presume. Trouble is, that ship is having some engine trouble, and has attracted the attention of some... less savory types that frequent this system."

A pause.

"Now, normally I wouldn't hesitate in swooping in there to blow those black-marked pirates and their junk-heap ships into so many new meteorites for the Diaspora." The synthetic voice can't simulate emotion, and yet somehow the anger is clear.  "Unfortunately, my contract with Paradise Resorts is pretty clear that I'm not to endanger the lives of any VIP passengers aboard my ship. ...Not without their say-so anyway. So..."

There is a brief moment of hesitation, and then, "...how do you all want to play this?"
Borais
player, 4 posts
Lashunta
The Legend
Wed 3 Mar 2021
at 17:27
  • msg #14

Aboard the Jumping Jack

Borais' grip tightens on his glass. "To leave the innocent stranded with the scum of space bearing down on them...." He sneers and knock backs the rest of his drink. "I cannot abide that."
Alezandaru
player, 3 posts
Thu 4 Mar 2021
at 01:13
  • msg #15

Aboard the Jumping Jack

Alezandaru stiffened at the mention of pirates. Not really preferring a fight he sighed and finished his drink. “I’m not really fond of a fight. At the very least they need back up. Perhaps there is a way to back them without loss of life?”
Riddle
player, 3 posts
Thu 4 Mar 2021
at 02:37
  • msg #16

Aboard the Jumping Jack

"I see! From what 'I read 'bout the resort, it used to be an old mining facility that had an industrial accident. Killed a lot of folk, that did. Got bought cheap 'cuz ov' it. Its actually why I-"

But the intercom cuts her off. She listens, and as she does, her ears slowly change from their perky nature to low timid quivers. They perked back up at Borais, and Riddle looked thoughtful for a moment, thinking he might be familiar... Then forgot when Alezandaru spoke next.

"I'm not one to go 'a lookin' for trouble myself, but...  Jill, you a 'regular at disciplinin' unruly folk with 'yer ship?" She asked above her, and it looked like gears were turning in her head.
Tytva
player, 5 posts
Thu 4 Mar 2021
at 02:50
  • msg #17

Aboard the Jumping Jack

"Pirates?" exclaims Tytva loudly, standing to her feet.  "Here?  Unthinkable!  Captain Jill?  Blast them into the Void, please!"
MaxAstro
GM, 4 posts
Thu 4 Mar 2021
at 20:52
  • msg #18

Aboard the Jumping Jack

There is a brief pause before Jill's "voice" comes over again. "It's not my experience that these bastards are given to backing down. But if you think you have an idea..." There's a moment's delay, and then a light blinks from red to green on a nearby comm unit. "I've given you access to comms. Unsurprisingly, the pirates are broadcasting on all frequencies. They'll hear you.  You have thirty seconds."

There's a slight lurch as the ship's inertial dampeners adjust to a sudden change in direction. "Riddle, am I correct in assuming you are a shiprat as well as a writer? I've unlocked the engine access port. And the gun controls. Borais, Tytva - I suggest you buckle up."

((OOC: If you have an action you'd like to take, please include a dice roll for it. The die roller should be set to default to six sided dice and to report only the highest die; roll a number of dice equal to 1 + your dice from any relevant ability, max three; if you want to roll your Insanity die, please separately indicate in your post what value it came up to, even if it isn't the highest die.))
This message had punctuation tweaked by the GM at 22:40, Thu 04 Mar 2021.
Alezandaru
player, 4 posts
Fri 5 Mar 2021
at 01:06
  • msg #19

Aboard the Jumping Jack

Alezandaru looks at Riddle having no doubt a target would not be missed by keen eyes. He rushes to the coms "No personal kingdom is worth a damaged haul of low value with back up on the way. I don't want you dead but looks like the fuzzy one can shoot. If you value your crew you'll leave."


((OOC: Rolled 5, No insanity die))
This message was last edited by the player at 02:36, Fri 05 Mar 2021.
Borais
player, 5 posts
Lashunta
The Legend
Fri 5 Mar 2021
at 01:26
  • msg #20

Aboard the Jumping Jack

Borais speaks, low and intimidating. You can hear death in his voice. "Listen to me and listen carefully. You have had the misfortune to steer yourselves into your doom. Worse still, you have interrupted my vacation." He pauses, eyes narrowed thoughtfully. "Your deaths would only do the universe a favor, but we must take the time to aid our brothers. Let us see if you have the wisdom to flee while you can."

((OOC: Rolled 6, no insanity die))
This message was last edited by the player at 02:39, Fri 05 Mar 2021.
Riddle
player, 4 posts
Fri 5 Mar 2021
at 02:45
  • msg #22

Aboard the Jumping Jack

Riddle drank her water in a quick gulp, then hopped down off her seat and headed for the engine room. "I'm thinkin' we pull 'em off the other shuttle, and once a safe space away, plas-burn the coils and pseudo-drift away. The leftover spike into space should mask us while they triangulate a section o' space we ain't at, and we fly to the resort-"

Riddle moved quickly and opened a hatch inside the engine room and glanced around.
"... Oh, upgrades, not plasma... Eh, same principle really, Grexi was more 'ta engineer than me. Just hook the drive line out of sync-buff and bypass the inverter dampener.."
Riddle tipped half her body into the hatch with the power generator and engine links, muttering and chatting.

"..That'll do it, I think. Now to the Weapon Controls and get ready" She wiped some sweat from her fuzzy brow and closed the panel.

18:35, Today: Riddle rolled 5 using 2d6, keeping the highest dice only ((3,5)).
Alezandaru
player, 5 posts
Fri 5 Mar 2021
at 03:06
  • msg #23

Aboard the Jumping Jack

Alezandaru watches Riddle disappear and shoots Borias a goofy smile and a thumbs up.
MaxAstro
GM, 5 posts
Fri 5 Mar 2021
at 03:09
  • msg #24

Aboard the Jumping Jack

After a moment, a rough voice comes over the comes. "You fools think we are scared of-" The voice is interrupted by several others, talking over each other. The phrase 'know that voice' can be made out amongst the din.

After a moment, the chaos settles, and the first voice returns. "Bah, fine. Rot on that rock, all of you. May you join our mates what haunt its innards."

There is a long pause, and then the pilot's synthetic voice returns over the intercom. "Well that was unexpected. Little disappointed I didn't get to blow them to scrap, but I suppose it's for the best. Looks like the Goal Runner has their engines figured out, too; they should make it to the resort a little behind us." A pause, and then, "Don't tell anyone, but I just disabled the payment server on the bar. We should be arriving in about forty five minutes, thanks to those engine tweaks. Try not to party too hard."

((OOC: Pirates rolled a 5 to resist being intimidated - lucky on only two dice, but not good enough))
Borais
player, 7 posts
Lashunta
The Legend
Fri 5 Mar 2021
at 03:11
  • msg #25

Aboard the Jumping Jack

In reply to Alezandaru (msg # 23):

Borais considers the thumbs up and nods, antenna straightening for a moment in a respectful Lashunta salute. He gestures to the bar. "I do believe we have earned a second drink. Please, allow me." Borais goes to collect a round for the party.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:31, Fri 05 Mar 2021.
Tytva
player, 6 posts
Fri 5 Mar 2021
at 03:15
  • msg #26

Aboard the Jumping Jack

Scanning the room, Tytva nods with satisfaction at the activity.  Her teeth show slightly in a look that might be a smile or the look of an excited predator.  Possibly both.
Alezandaru
player, 6 posts
Fri 5 Mar 2021
at 03:22
  • msg #27

Aboard the Jumping Jack

Alezandaru's head turns to the speaker hearing the pirates. Excited for the round he looks at Borias "Seems you're quite the intimidating man to have on hand." He turns his grin to Tytva "Though I don't know if you're more scary than this angel's blood lust." He gives a chuckle as he returns to leaning on the bar waiting on that round.
Tytva
player, 7 posts
Fri 5 Mar 2021
at 03:34
  • msg #28

Aboard the Jumping Jack

In reply to Alezandaru (msg # 27):

Tytva seems to become self-conscious, and then preens a little at the 'praise'.  Offering Alezandaru a polite nod and the same delighted smile.
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 03:37, Fri 05 Mar 2021.
Riddle
player, 5 posts
Fri 5 Mar 2021
at 03:40
  • msg #29

Aboard the Jumping Jack

Riddle walked back into the room and closed the engine room bulkhead after undoing her tweaks to the power generator and engine. "Best way avoidin' a fight is without firin' a single shot! Way more cost effective!" She said giggling as she climbed back onto her seat.

"Now, that reminds me, I had a notion you had familiar traits. And it would seem them and those on that 'scrapper had the same." Riddle has pulled her bag up and produced a notebook while chatting, and as she flipped to her bookmark the faint scent of lavender whiffs from the yellow pages.
She was writing in her native language in the book, and its pages looked well used and well taken care of.

"Now, there wouldn't happen to be a sensible reason for that?"
Borais
player, 8 posts
Lashunta
The Legend
Fri 5 Mar 2021
at 04:11
  • msg #30

Aboard the Jumping Jack

In reply to Riddle (msg # 29):

Borais raises an eyebrow, and the ghost of a smile flickers at his lips. "Perhaps. Some know me as Borais the Avengeant. I have earned a... certain reputation among those who would seek to spread evil and destruction. I doubt one such as you would have reason to know or fear me though." He softens this with the barest hint of a smile and passes Riddle a refile on her water, this one with a fruit twist.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:15, Fri 05 Mar 2021.
Riddle
player, 6 posts
Fri 5 Mar 2021
at 16:33
  • msg #31

Aboard the Jumping Jack

Riddle's intricate scribbling started to slow while listening, as if trying to pull a distant memory out of cold storage. "Oh.. That sounds familiar-like, kinda' like a exovid I saw.. It escapes me now, it wasn't really relating to my interests, per say-" She realized he refilled her glass, gave it a sniff, and dipped her tongue politely to taste. Realizing it didn't have alcohol in it, she enjoyed it more casually. "Thank 'ya, a smart twist that one."

She raised her glass and toasted to her traveling companions.
"May the rest of our stay be more pleasant and rewarding!"

This was the moment when Riddle realized that half of them were heavily armed, and the group looked like an old exovid she saw from Earth. Her blue eyes twinkled again with curiosity. "Well, y'all wouldn't happen to be interested in ol' ghost stories and the paranormal, would ya? I'd say a hair auspicious, considering our choice to New Elysium for a vacation."
Tytva
player, 8 posts
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 02:37
  • msg #32

Aboard the Jumping Jack

"Oh, that sounds delightful. The - ghost - stories of other races are so amusing and intricate. " titters Tytva.  She moves to the bar where she takes a dry glass from Borais and raises it briefly to the others before sipping.
This message was last edited by the player at 22:15, Sat 06 Mar 2021.
Alezandaru
player, 7 posts
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 04:18
  • msg #33

Aboard the Jumping Jack

In reply to Riddle (msg # 31):

Alezandaru listened lazily to the exchanged. At word of stories his head perked up. "I'm with our diplomat. Nothing passes the time better than a few stories. Do share friend Riddle." He said expecting a pleasant ride in.
Borais
player, 9 posts
Lashunta
The Legend
Sat 6 Mar 2021
at 15:38
  • msg #34

Aboard the Jumping Jack

Borais gives a brief nod and finishes handing out the drinks before reclining on a bar stool, attention focused on Riddle.
Riddle
player, 7 posts
Sun 7 Mar 2021
at 02:54
  • msg #35

Aboard the Jumping Jack

"Well, Jill wasn't wrong, my actual passion and profession is collecting... Stories, Events, Extra-Things, things that make your fur twist or your scales rub wrong. As if an invisible hand pushed your mind to see something... Something Different. Something Paranormal"

Riddle spoke differently now, it was slower, methodical. As if putting on a well-loved suit that fits perfectly, but the ritual of putting the clothes on was the key. Not to check if it fits, but to enjoy a different taste within the ritual.

"... A shipwright, Groassus, described it well enough that I wrote it in the beginning of my book, 'Ghosts of Akito'-"

She pushed aside the book she had been writing in and produced from her leather bookbag another book, one pristine and rich in purple color. It's letters seemed to be a mix of gold and black filigree ink. She opened the cover and the spine creaked, as if it had never been opened yet, fresh off the press.

"Keep in mind, Mr. G is human, and his word choice reflects that. Ahem,
'Imagine your in a room, sitting on the couch, staring at a beautiful painting. That's your world. The room. and the Painting. Most people are content with just that.
Some people, like you and I, want to look behind the Painting. What lays hidden. You move and adjust the Painting enough to see the hole behind it. You realize then, in that moment, if you are the person to sheik away from the unexplainable. The Unfathomable. The things outside the walls of your world...
Or if you are the kind of person to wonder, and set the painting aside.'"

She let the pause linger in the air, fermenting. It took a few moments longer for everyone to realize she had ended it there.
She flipped a couple pages.

"This one is short. A precursor anecdote. Interesting enough, I got this here 'Tale from another human. She didn't want 'er name 'tah be used, so she is ScoopWhoop here. Ahem-

'When my sister Betsy and I were kids, our family lived for awhile in a charming old farmhouse. We loved exploring its dusty corners and climbing the apple tree in the backyard. But our favorite thing was the ghost. We called her Mother, because she seemed so kind and nurturing. Some mornings Betsy and I would wake up, and on each of our nightstands, we’d find a cup that hadn’t been there the night before. Mother had left them there, worried that we’d get thirsty during the night. She just wanted to take care of us. Among the homes’ original furnishings was an antique wooden chair which we kept against the back wall of the living room. Whenever we were preoccupied, watching TV or playing a game, Mother would inch that chair forward, across the room, toward us. Sometimes she’d manage to move it all the way to the center of the room. We always felt sad putting it back against the wall. Mother just wanted to be near us. Years later, long after we’d moved out, I found an old newspaper article about the farmhouse’s original occupant, a widow. She’d murdered her two children by giving them each a cup of poisoned milk before bed. Then she hung herself. The article included a photo of the farmhouse’s living room, with a woman’s body hanging from a beam. Beneath her, knocked over, was that old wooden chair, placed exactly in the center of the room.'"

Towards the last couple sentences, Riddle's voice had decreased in volume to a haunting whisper.
Borais
player, 10 posts
Lashunta
The Legend
Sun 7 Mar 2021
at 17:42
  • msg #36

Aboard the Jumping Jack

In reply to Riddle (msg # 35):

Borais listens to the story, nodding slightly at the high points. When it is over he raises his glass to Riddle. "Well told. An interesting hobby to be sure. From the threats those pirates spouted i'd say you will have some luck collecting more such stories this trip."
Tytva
player, 9 posts
Sun 7 Mar 2021
at 18:26
  • msg #37

Aboard the Jumping Jack

In reply to Riddle:

"Ohhh.  So mysterious!" exclaims Tytva, with a toothy grin.
"So the dead mother was trying to kill both children and hang herself - again? So preposterous! Hehehe." chitters Tytva.

"The idea that a ghost would stick around to repeatedly try to murder children - and fail - is hilarious." more chittering laughter follows.
MaxAstro
GM, 6 posts
Mon 8 Mar 2021
at 19:23
  • msg #38

Aboard the Jumping Jack

The ghost stories are interrupted by the intercom crackling to life again.

"Sorry to interrupt again, but this is the end of the road. If you look out your starboard viewport you will be able to see we are coming up fast on New Elysium. We will be docking shortly; I hope you all enjoyed your ride, excitement aside, and that you enjoy your stay at the resort."

True to Jill's words, it doesn't take long for the Jumping Jack to smoothly berth itself inside the docking station of the asteroid resort.

((OOC: If you have any last things to do before departing, or if you want to RP with Jill or gathering your things from the ship, do that here; I will be making a new thread for the dock.))
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:24, Mon 08 Mar 2021.
Riddle
player, 8 posts
Wed 10 Mar 2021
at 02:59
  • msg #39

Aboard the Jumping Jack

After Jill finished speaking, Riddle gently closed and tucked her published book away and quickly made some notations in the other before it followed suit. She finished her fruit water, nodded a 'thank you' to Borais, then quickly gathered her things. Excitement was growing and the resort looked breath-taking!

Before she disembarked the Jumping Jack, she accessed the intercom.

"Excuse me Captain, I just wanted tah' say thank you, and give you something, if that's permissible"
MaxAstro
GM, 11 posts
Sun 14 Mar 2021
at 14:29
  • msg #40

Aboard the Jumping Jack

There's no response over the intercom, but after a moment a door opens and Jill makes her way into the lounge area. Her insectoid features are hard to read, but there is something like surprise on her face.

"Certainly I appreciate the thanks, miss Riddle, but I'm just doing what I was paid to do; I don't see as a gift is necessary."
Riddle
player, 11 posts
Wed 17 Mar 2021
at 01:18
  • msg #41

Aboard the Jumping Jack

"I believe if gifts were 'tah be a requirement, they'd be called just payments *wink*. But 'ya also were in gear to help the other shuttle-" She said cheerfully as she handed a copy of Ghosts Of Akito to Jill. "-and most business-folk don't much like assets riskin' assets, 'specially that I've heard. So.. Thank you."

After Jill touched the book, it softly chimed, like a purchase was conducted. Upon further inspection, on the inside of the cover is a tiny exochip with a datascreen to the side, scrolling "Legal Owner, Jill, Thank You!" across its surface.
"Oh don't worry'nun, it didn't actually charge you, my copies just do that so its harder to get stolen. I know most folks don't care 'bout holdin books nowadays, but I feel it carries a different weight than just a exopad." She quickly hugged Jill and trotted out, feeling pretty good about herself.

"This is going to be a great vacation!"
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