these are the logs from Fascinations landing on Sihnon. The amazing Robin is the ST here... yay me.
1<Shi_Sying> 6 after several days of flight punctuated by fun arguments between crew members you come upon the brilliant jewel of Sihonon, Core world, gem in the crown of the Alliance. The lush forests and gardens of the planet contrast perfectly with the rich blues of the oceans. Around it, like glittering diamonds are ships of all shapes and sizes, zipping around on various errands and many small stations orbiting the planet.
06* @Hector looks out a window or something of the like to see the approaching planet type thingy
01<Shi_Sying> 6 while not as wildly verdant as Verbena, you can tell even from way up here that the air is clean and the forests are gorgeous. Up in the cockpit there is a voice hailing Fascination
06* Adina shirking off work to look at the pretty view. Who cares about the engine...
01<Shi_Sying> 3 good afternoon and welcome to Sihnon, may we have your ships identification and port of call so that we may facilitate your trip
01<Shi_Sying> 6 anyone currently accessing the Cortex is bombarded with adds, jingles and slogans that is the typical sensory overload in any Core world. Adina would notice adds for the brightest and shiniest techie toys available in the 'verse
06* Adina would swoooon, but she's not looking.
01<Shi_Sying> 6 the brilliant jewel of a planet grows larger in the window and the polite soothing voice asks for identification again
01<Shi_Sying> 6 someone must have sent in the proper information as you hear the polite voice say 3 thank you, please proceed to docking bay 23 Xinxing
01<Shi_Sying> 6 for those of you who either know Sihnon or choose to look it up, it means Rising Stars, and it certainly is that. As you approach you see beautiful silvery spires reaching up to the sky, colored lights seem to sparkle along their forms. The architecture i
s whimsical and nothing short of art, there are gorgeous open air pavilions, towers of glass and glittering metal, buildings with gentle curves and arching roofs. Interspersed between these buildings are lush gardens full of green plants and gorgeous ponds. Everything is so clean and shining.
06* Harper stays at the helm, flying carefully to where they
<Harper> 6have been directed. She does not want to get on the wrong side of the Alliance again and she certainly doesn't want to give them reason to board the ship, certain that Quinn would not really appreciate unexpected guests.
01<Shi_Sying> 6 you pass by the shining tower of Zuanshinao Corp, Adina feels a wild thrill as she realizes that this is one of the major intelligent technologies development companies. there are many signs advertizing companies owned by Blue Sun, offering many different types of New tech
03* wang-yu-suk (Marcus_Car@72.45.kh.j) has joined #Fascination
01<Shi_Sying> 6 the ship circles the designated landing platform and lands without incident. Its a lovely port, there's plenty of room here, and its spotless. There is an official looking man waiting on the platform with a round shaped robot next to him. He looks like he's waiting for the people inside to step out
02* Mobiusklein_AWAY (mobiusklei@143.229.iig.gg) Quit (Ping timeout: 240 seconds)
06* wang-yu-suk steps out adjusting the strap on the cloth satchel over his shoulder
06* Adina , dressed for serious shopping, steps out with her most neutral smile, reserved for Alliance officials
06* wang-yu-suk presents his identicard for inspection
6@Hector is all dressed up purdy like, with his nifty glasses and coat.
01<Shi_Sying> 6 the man is half korean, half caucasian. Flawlessly groomed and wearing the uniform of the Sihnon transport authority. He bows politely to you all and holds up a clear clipboard with many pretty lights shining on it as information scrolls over it. As he straightens up, you can see that his eyes are metal, likely some very expensive cybernetics.
01<Shi_Sying> 2 good evening, do I have the honor of addressing the captain?
01<Shi_Sying> 6 he glances at the group
06* Shi_Sying walks out, dressed impeccably and for once not looking like an odd duck. He looks perfectly at ease being back on his home planet
01<Shi_Sying> 6 he waits for someone to identify themselves as the captain... and likely scanning you all for weapons
06* Harper saunters down off the ramp, studying the busy port and then heads over to the official. 1Evenin', I reckon you're here lookin' for me?
01<Shi_Sying> 6 the man bows and smiles warmly 2 ah yes, it is a pleasure to meet you Captain, may I see your documentation?
06* wang-yu-suk is dressed in a decent suit of middling quality, it is a dark color, maybe blue maybe black maybe purple depending on the light quality. his hair is slicked back and his fu-man-chu is groomed tight. he has a cloth and leather satchel that matches the suit slung over a shoulder to hang at his hip. the tailoring of his clothing is loose fitting but the cloth falls with more style
06* wang-yu-suk than you thought the foul little man could ever pull off
01<Shi_Sying> 6 he holds out his hand for the information and pauses as he glances at Wang
01<Shi_Sying> 2 Knives must be under 6 inches in length on Sihnon or they will be considered weapons
06* wang-yu-suk toddles back into the ship and returns a minute later all smiles
06* wang-yu-suk holds up a knife roll
<wang-yu-suk> these kitchen knife. need to take in for sharpen. is ok?
06* Harper rustles about and finds some papers that should be in order... Or at least were a couple years ago. 1We're just lookin' to refuel and spend a few credits. It's a right pretty place you have here.
01<Shi_Sying> 2 thank you, we do our part, it is a lovely district 6 he speaks with genuine pride in his voice. He looks at the papers and nods politely
01<Shi_Sying> 2 everything is in order, though you will want to renew your TS-5 within 3 months to avoid any docking issues
01<Shi_Sying> 6 his tone indicates that he honestly wants to help out, though he does pause as wang comes back out and he raises an eyebrow and looks at his clipboard, taping a few things onto it.
<Harper> Certainly. Can I do file the papers here? I wouldn't want anything to be out of order.
01<Shi_Sying> 2You're cleared to dock here for 48 hours, if you need to stay longer please contact the transport Authority and log in your docking number.
01<Shi_Sying> 2 of course! You can begin the process in the STA just off to the left. 6 he motions to the tall impressive looking building with STA written on it and Sihnon transport Authority written stylistically beneath it
01<Shi_Sying> 2 where will you be heading after Sihnon? If you dont mind me asking?
06* Adina murmurs: "I wish we'd never leave!"
1<Shi_Sying> 6 the man smiles at Adinas words
01<Shi_Sying> 2 if you wish to make your stay memorable, the tourist authority broadcasts on channel 53825 and will be able to direct you to many fascinating sights and locations
<Adina> Sounds lovely! Unless our local is willing to lead...
06* Shi_Sying grins
06* Adina looks at Shi all *nudge-nudge*
01<Shi_Sying> I'd be honored to, there's some impressive places... like the tech fair
<Adina> The... tech... fair?
06* Shi_Sying nods and grins wider
06* Adina feels like every major religious holiday ever, plus some futuristic holidays like uni-day, have come at the same time.
06* Shi_Sying 's grin grows even wider as adinas delight is infectious
06* Shi_Sying looks around
01<Shi_Sying> So who is going where?
<Harper> I'm going to file some paperwork. You're going to get me some apples,
01<Shi_Sying> high tech apples....
06* Shi_Sying looks torn, he doesn't want to leave Harpers side... but the thought of the tech fair.....
<wang-yu-suk> I stay with groupsee what we see, i need stop by food markets but not in rush, have 2 days
06* Shi_Sying nods and smiles
06* Adina would say food market sounds good too, if she could talk and\or stop smiling
01<Shi_Sying> will you join us Hector?
<@Hector> I would be delighted.
06* @Hector smiles
06* Shi_Sying looks at Harper
01<Shi_Sying> you'll be alright?
01<Shi_Sying> If you need to find us, any of the terminals will direct you to the Tech fair, i'm sure we'll still be there when you're done... I"ll send you a wave if we go elsewhere
06* Shi_Sying looks nervous about leaving Harper unguarded, but... its Sihnon...
01<Shi_Sying> call us if there's any problems Harper...
06* Shi_Sying escorts the others through the streets, personal transports zip by like crystal stagecoaches. There are no horses here messing things up, everything is very high tech and proud to show it off
06* Adina wants to move in.
01<Shi_Sying> 6 there are huge screens everywhere advertizing things, offering information and brilliant images. They all suddenly crackle with static and the people on the street glance up in confusion. Its not normal to have their precious technology acting up
06* wang-yu-suk smirks at thier dismay, feeling his skin crawl as he feels the various cameras watching everyone and everything
01<Shi_Sying> 6 you see horrific images suddenly appear, Men and women, horribly disfigured, wearing foul leather clothing and 6covered in gore. You hear screams of their victims in all the brilliance that high def can offer.
<wang-yu-suk> wow, glad i skip breakfast
<wang-yu-suk> glad is just video, can no smell. smell is worst part of broken people mess.
01<Shi_Syi
ng> 5 THE ALLIANCE IS LYING TO YOU! 6 you hear a voice call out over the violence. There are pictures of Miranda, looking pure and clean, then clips of reaver ships and the voice over you all remember from that first Miranda broadcast over a year ago 5 The Alliance created the Reavers and they will continue to use the populations of the Rim and Border worlds in their experiments!
06* Shi_Sying 's eyes narrow at he glares at the screens, looking more than a little personally offended. If he had a gun on him, you're rather sure he'd be shooting screens
01<Shi_Sying> 6 people look both horrified and confused, many try to cover the eyes of children to spare them the horrors of the pirate broadcast, but its pretty much impossible to shut out information feeds in the Core worlds
06* Adina looks away from the images, but is quite impressed that the rebels made it this far into the core
01<Shi_Sying> 6 the screens all crackle again and the broadcasts return to normal, leaving everyone baffled and worried. You're rather sure you can almost hear Shi growling softly
<wang-yu-suk> you seem more angry than most shi, what up?
01<Shi_Sying> ...its personal
01<Shi_Sying> 6 yup! he's growling
06* Adina tries to lighten the mood: "Well, that was a bit awkward!"
02* @Hector (Ask.me@l-45-116-574-553.hsd7.il.comcast.net) Quit
01<Shi_Sying> that's a kind way of putting it....
<wang-yu-suk> you need go someplace quiet?
01<Shi_Sying> I'm fine
01<Shi_Sying> 6 life is quickly returning to normal, people are once again embraced by the comforting information overloads they're accustomed to and its soon as if the incident hadn't happened.
<Adina> They sure bounce back quickly around here.
01<Shi_Sying> ONe little broadcast isn't going to shake their faith
01<Shi_Sying> ...lets head to the tech fair
06* Shi_Sying smiles brightly, seeming to recover as quickly as the people around him, though... chances are he's faking it
06* Shi_Sying begins heading down the road, easily sidestepping a shiny black transport that lands nearby
06* Adina curiously eyes the people around her, searching for any reaction to what they just saw.
01<Shi_Sying> 6 One or two give the monitors curious glances, but for the most part, they're thinking its some tasteless hoax
01<Shi_Sying> 6 there are several comments about lodging a complaint about having such images broadcast over the public spectrum
01<Shi_Sying> 6 for the most part, people are speaking chinese in various dialects, and Adina realizes she's the only caucasian in the area.
06* Adina couldn't care less about race - she cares about robots!
01<Shi_Sying> 6 Shi guides you all to the tech fair, and its rather obvious that you're getting closer as everything becomes more 6technologically advanced. YOu see platforms showing off personal cruisers, New datapads and guidance systems being advertized as well as various experimental technologies on display. There are shops selling various parts and up on several platforms, Adina see's her goal... ROBOTS!!!
06* Adina only manages not to scream by fear of getting arrested
01<Shi_Sying> 6 you see a personal drone styling the hair of a young companion who smiles warmly for the crowd. the robots movements are graceful and deft as it does a rather impressive job with the womans hair. You see glittering robotic dragonflies that zip overhead just out of reach, their bodies picking up every color in the spectrum as they move. There's monitors on the wall nearby that project what the insects sea
01<Shi_Sying> *see
<Adina> Shi, pinch me, I must be dreaming!
01<Shi_Sying> 6 there are robotic animals that look exactely like their real life counterparts, even human cyborgs performing tasks for potential buyers. On other platforms there are more utilitarian style robots, capable of performing specific tasks in various environments
06* Shi_Sying pinches her
01<Shi_Sying> DOnt forget, we need parts for the ship
<wang-yu-suk> what we need?
06* Adina almost asks "what ship?" but remembers the details of her life just in time
<wang-yu-suk> i can get discount....
06* Shi_Sying smiles at her playfully, trying to keep his attention from zipping all over the place, especially at some of the new systems on display
<Adina> Can you haggle in this place?
01<Shi_Sying> NO, dont "discount" anything... this is Sihnon
<Adina> Oh, THAT discount.
01<Shi_Sying> Haggling really isn't looked overly well on here
01<Shi_Sying> though ....
06* Shi_Sying looks around
<Adina> Suppose taking pictures of the products doesn't either?
01<Shi_Sying> depends how discreetly you do it
<Adina> I can usually blend in with a crowd... but around here, that would be you.
01<Shi_Sying> why am I needing to blend in?
06* Shi_Sying looks confused
<Adina> So we can recreate these gorgeous creatures without having to sell Hector...
01<Shi_Sying> why sell him? We'll make more renting him out...
06* Shi_Sying murmurs that softly
<Adina> I have a good memory for them but some of these mechanisms seem complicated.
06* Adina snickers quite childishly
<Adina> Good point
01<Shi_Sying> 7 what do you mean you can't make the shipment?! 6 you hear the angry voice speaking in rapid chinese from a nearby stall
06* Shi_Sying glances over with interest
06* Adina feels a job coming
01<Shi_Sying> 6 the man is dressed elaborately in a chinese style gown... er... tunic... you've never really been sure what to call them. His hair is brilliant blue and his long mustache is braided with gold beads. He has a tattoo of a blue dragon on his cheek and his fingers are covered with rings.
06* wang-yu-suk tenses up but tries to hide it
01<Shi_Sying> 6 he doesn't look like he's speaking on anything, but as this is Sihnon, he might have an implant as a phone
06* Adina tilts her head in the universal sign for "shall we go closer to eavesdrop?"
01<Shi_Sying> 7 I do not care for your excuses, these parts are required! Do not insult my honor you anus pimple!
06* Shi_Sying nods
06* Shi_Sying glances at Wang
01<Shi_Sying> are you alright?
<wang-yu-suk> guy have blue dragon tattoo
01<Shi_Sying> 7 do you think that they can just fly there on their own? YOu will cost me many credits!
<wang-yu-suk> we used to put them on arm
06* Shi_Sying nods and then looks intently at the man
01<Shi_Sying> He doesn't know you
01<Shi_Sying> or of you
06* Adina goes closer subtly, blending in as just some tourist
<wang-yu-suk> he might have information i want
01<Shi_Sying> 7 I do not care that you're giving birth! Unless your baby can fly a ship its not important. Those parts need to be at Wu Chong! Do you think that its easy to get all those permits in order?
01<Shi_Sying> shall we talk to him then?
<wang-yu-suk> sure
01<Shi_Sying> 6 the man looks both angry and worried. he's keeping his voice down for the most part, but he's obviously agitated
<Adina> Sounds like he's hiring...
<wang-yu-suk> we talk, i want know about dragon leadership
01<Shi_Sying> Then lets ask
<wang-yu-suk> have man to kill
06* Shi_Sying grins
01<Shi_Sying> Care to do the talking Adina? I... tend to not always say the right thing...
<wang-yu-suk> someone else talk, i not want spook him...yet
01<Shi_Sying> or wang?
<Adina> I could, but aren't you more qualified for this?
01<Shi_Sying> i'm crazy remember
<Adina> Only sometimes!
<Adina> I've never done the sales pitch... I co
uld try.
01<Shi_Sying> Nothing quite like the first time
<Adina> Okay, then. Do rescue me if I'm about to get us arrested or killed.
01<Shi_Sying> sure!
06* Adina walks over to the man once he hangs up his... implant?
01<Shi_Sying> I"ll protect you
06* Adina (not feeling all that reassured but okay)
06* Adina plasters on her brightest smile
<Adina> Hello, sir!
01<Shi_Sying> 7 ah hello, how may I help you?
01<Shi_Sying> 6 he bows politely to her
06* Adina curtsies (or whatever)
<Adina> Please forgive the intrusion, but you seem a bit troubled?
01<Shi_Sying> 7 oh it is nothing, do not it disturb the harmony of your shopping
<Adina> Oh no, I only ask because I work for a ship that provides services for businesses in need of them.
<Adina> I was wondering if we could help you with something.
01<Shi_Sying> 7 he perks up at that
<Adina> This lovely shop should not be in need of anything
06* Adina kisses ass
<Adina> We'd like to help if we can
01<Shi_Sying> 6 ah, this shop? It is nothing, but yes, I seem to be experiencing a small transportation issue
01<Shi_Sying> ooc that was orange
01<Shi_Sying> 7 are you bonded?
06* Adina glances at Shi all 'wtf? Are we?' unless this is a common term
<wang-yu-suk> CH: we are extremely adept like the dragon of winds at moving objects from place to place, the leaf rises here and falls there and none may ask why the leaf went there or what was on it.
06* Adina nods at Wang's sudden poetics.
01<Shi_Sying> 6 the man smiles at the poetic speech
01<Shi_Sying> 7 you speak well
<wang-yu-suk> in chinese, yes. i sound like a backbirth monkey when i speak english
01<Shi_Sying> 7 If I hire you for this, I would require some security scans however. I do not wish to give you insult, but these parts are quite delicate
6 wang-yu-suk looks to shi...ship security for wang is mostly piig sticking anyone who shouldnt be on board
<Adina> It's perfectly understandable.
01<Shi_Sying> 7 we will gladly arrange for our captain to speak with you and answer any of your questions if you wish
<Adina> Can I ask what is the nature of the shipment, or would you like to discuss this more privately?
06* Adina is too used to sketchy dealings at this point...
06* wang-yu-suk looks at adina
01<Shi_Sying> 7 I'm an honest business man if that's what you're asking, they are simply parts, delicate parts
<wang-yu-suk> we do not need to discuss such matters in the public square, if at all
01<Shi_Sying> 7 I assure you, the paperwork is all in order, the shipment is quite legal
<Adina> Oh not at all, I didn't mean any such thing. I just know some technology is delicate, as you said.
02* wang-yu-suk (Marcus_Car@72.45.kh.j) Quit
01<Shi_Sying> 7 yes, quite delicate
01<Shi_Sying> 7 where is your captain?
<Adina> Excellent. The captain can discuss the details, right?
06* Adina looks at Shi for confirmation
06* Shi_Sying nods at Adina and smiles
06* Shi_Sying glances at the merchant
01<Shi_Sying> SHe's currently updating one of the ships licenses then she will be meeting us here. I'm sure she'd be quite interested in arranging a deal with you
01<Shi_Sying> 7 I will arrange for the scans then, I do not wish to delay more than necessary
01<Shi_Sying> In the meantime, we should look around for the parts we need Adina
<Adina> Brilliant!
06* Adina heaves a sigh of relief for getting through the conversation without getting killed and turns to look at the pretties!
06* Shi_Sying walks away with her and murmus softly
01<Shi_Sying> we can price out the items we need, and it will give us a base price to ask for from him
<Adina> I'm thinking we should start for scanners, for our security guys
06* Shi_Sying guides her towards the ships and their various parts
06* Shi_Sying nods
01<Shi_Sying> works for me
06* Harper beeps in on Shi. Bing bong, bing bong,
01<Shi_Sying> We could always see what Blue Sun is offering, or Zuanshinao Corp.
<Adina> Wow, she has good timing.
06* Shi_Sying answers his comm
01<Shi_Sying> Captain! Wonderful timing
06* Harper speaks over the commlink. 1I reckon that means that you're up to somethin' and that that somethin' might be painful in mind or body.
1<Shi_Sying> We have a job Captain, legit and everything
<Adina> Well... to be fair, he said "quite".
06* Shi_Sying flashes Adina an innocent smile
<Harper> To where?
01<Shi_Sying> Wu Chong Station, its two days from Ezra
01<Shi_Sying> we pretty much need to go right by it
<Harper> Oh... right then. Reckon we should take it.
01<Shi_Sying> Apparantly the pilot of the original transport is... giving birth or something
06* Shi_Sying shrugs, forgetting that she can't see it
<Harper> Alrighty. Do I need to do anything?
01<Shi_Sying> You need to come here and pass the security scans, he's just making sure we're not con artists or criminals or anything
01<Shi_Sying> He's legit
01<Shi_Sying> Are we interested in this?
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03* Mobiusklein_AWAY is now known as Nicholas
<Harper> I can do that. Where do I need to be? I've updated all of our papers soo we should be good for a bit.
01<Shi_Sying> excellent, we're at the tech fair
<Harper> How do I find that?
01<Shi_Sying> poke one of the kiosks for directions
<Harper> Will do. On my way.
01<Shi_Sying> thank you
06* Harper gets on her way after inquiring from the machines as to directions.
01<Shi_Sying> 6 the kiosks give rather surprisingly clear directions and even print out a small map for her showing her the location of the fair
06* Shi_Sying looks over and makes a happy cooing sound
01<Shi_Sying> oooooh
06* Shi_Sying scoots over to look at some system upgrades and new motherboards
06* Harper will eventually arrive
06* Adina rolls her eyes (like she's one to talk) and continues looking at scanners
01<Shi_Sying> 6 a little rolling robot bumps into Adinas ankle and squeaks
06* Adina looks at it with interest.
<Adina> What have we here?
01<Shi_Sying> 6 a little panel opens up and a scope peeks out. it see's Adina and beeps softly, the scope retracts and it begins to roll away
<Adina> Interesting.
6* Adina goes over to the shop owner.
<Adina> What is that?
01<Shi_Sying> 10 that? 6 she looks down at the little rolling robot 10 that's a Tidy'bot, it wanders around your home or ship and tidies things up for you, excellent for those hard to reach places
06* Shi_Sying grins at harper as she arrives and heads over to her
01<Shi_Sying> Ah, i've missed this place, have you looked around? isn't it lovely? And so clean....
<Harper> Hey there. 6She eyes Adina carefully. 1I thought you were supposed to be keeping her safe Spiffy.
01<Shi_Sying> I am... she's not dead yet
06* Shi_Sying looks guilty
<Harper> But she's going to ... it's a robot. You know how she gets. She'll llikely never recover.
<Adina> What's that scope it had?
01<Shi_Sying> 10 it see's in total darkness, scans for any irregularities and analyzes them, then removes them
<Adina> How adorable! Mind if I take a closer look, or does it bite?
01<Shi_Sying> 10 oh it does't bite, you're welcome to take a closer look, you can speak to it as well, it has simple language skills
06* Shi_Sying looks over Adinas shoulder at the little robot. He's seen many of these little things before and just shrugs, not overly interested
<Harper> Sunshine, aren't you supposed to be designing your own playmate?
06* Adina smiles at the captain
<Adina> Don't worry, you won't have an army of these running around.
<Adina> I am merely interested in its scanning capabilities... not that I wouldn't like one or two.
<Harper> Or a dozen?
06* Adina smiles bashfully
<Adina> Well... one or two dozen.
06* Shi_Sying leans over and murmurs to Adina
01<Shi_Sying> they're expensive
01<Shi_Sying> very expensive
06* Adina sighs
<Adina> I know, I know.
<Harper> I'm sure that everything in the place is.
06* Adina instead of buying the whole lot, examines its parts discreetly
01<Shi_Sying> pretty much
06* Shi_Sying whispers to Adina
01<Shi_Sying> you could make one for about a quarter of the cost
<Harper> Reckon we'd better get to makin' some credits then,
06* Adina smiles confidently
<Adina> I never had any doubt
6Shi_Sying looks at the captain
01<Shi_Sying> did you want to meet the man looking for a ship?
06* Harper will make sure that the pantry is overflowing with apples before liftoff but is open to suggestions of other things to buy while they wander about and search for a job.
<Harper> Might be nice.
06* Shi_Sying grins at Harper and motions for her to join him and adina
06* Harper follows them about. She pretends to look about less than Adina but she still finds her gaze wandering.
06* Shi_Sying is obviously in his own little heaven and he steers Harper back to the shop with the machine parts and the chinese merchant with the dragon tattoo. he smiles at them as they enter and bows politely
01<Shi_Sying> 7 Ah you've returned, you would be the captain then?
06* Harper nods at the greeting, figuring that Spiffy will be filling in the blanks.
01<Shi_Sying> 7 your crewmen have suggested that you can be of service with a problem. The Wu Chong station is in need of some parts which I have a contract to supply
01<Shi_Sying> 7 everything about the contract is legal, you're welcome to check it on the Coretex
01<Shi_Sying> 7 I will however require a security check on your part. I do not with any problems with the guilds or future contracts, but I will pay well for your troubles
06* Shi_Sying glances at Harper and nods
<Harper> I'm sure that my man here has already done so. He did bring me to you. 6She gives her perspective employer a winning smile. 1We can always use the work and it can be quite tryin' to find honest merchants. 6She is of course, implying that she's only interested in honest work.
01<Shi_Sying> 6 this is honest, I dont with any troubles
01<Shi_Sying> ooc that was orange
01<Shi_Sying> 7 the pay is 2000 as a downpayment and an additional 3 after delivery
<Harper> Certainly. What do you need so far as a check?
01<Shi_Sying> 7 Search the ship, make sure there's nothing illegal aboard, and a background check on the crew
01<Shi_Sying> 6 his tone makes it clear that there will be no bargaining on this point
<Harper> Alrighty.
06* Shi_Sying grins at Harper, pleased about how many fresh supplies that will buy, and parts....shiny metal parts for Adina and himself to play with
01<Shi_Sying> When is the cargo expected on Wu-chong?
01<Shi_Sying> 7 a week, so you can see my concern
06* Shi_Sying nods, as that's about how long it takes to get to Wu-Chong from Sihnon
<Harper> We do have a few passengers on board. Will it be alright to carry your cargo and them to?
01<Shi_Sying> 7 as long as the passengers do not go anywhere near the cargo
01<Shi_Sying> 12 Excuse me... I couldn't help but hear... you're heading to Wu-chong and you carry passengers?
06* Harper looks around for the voice but she nods her assent not to allow any passengers near the merchants cargo,
3 Adina is now known as AdinaRenderedMuteByAllTheTech
06* Shi_Sying looks over and see's a chinese gentleman, he's dressed like a merchant, though not nearly as opulent as the man you're speaking to currently, though they are of fine make. He's well to do, and not feeling the need to wave it around. His hair is short and he's well groomed with no facial hair.
01<Shi_Sying> 12 my name is Pan Quo Ting, I'm a member of the Cortex group and I'm requiring transportation to Wu-chong
01<Shi_Sying> 6 he holds out his hand to shake
<Harper> We've got a few passengers already but there is room for another if it is allowed.
01<Shi_Sying> 6 as he looks at you both, you realize he has a lazy eye. He wears a monacle to fix the issue, but its either not perfect, or he's not inclined to alter himself through vanity
06* Harper looks over at the original merchant wondering if he might have any objections
<Harper> I've no objections to taking you on your journey.
01<Shi_Sying> 7 I have no issues as long as he doesn't go near the cargo... its nothing personal
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<Harper> I'll make sure that the hold is secure.
01<Shi_Sying> 12 will we be able to make an arrangement? If its a bother I can secure it elsewhere, but this seemed to be fated
<Harper> We don't allow passengers in the hold. Things might shift and we can't take the chance they might be harmed.
<Harper> It seems that we can take you on your way.
01<Shi_Sying> 12 ah excellent, thank you
<Harper> We should be on our way in 12 hours.
<Harper> Would that meet with our schedule?
<Harper> Providin' we pass the background check.
01<Shi_Sying> 12 I`ll have my bags brought aboard your ship then. Which port are you docked atÉ
06* Harper gives him the number of their bay. 1Should be done loadin' up and refueled. Is there any special dietary restrictions I should take into consideration when we're shopping for grub?
01<Shi_Sying> 12 No, i'm rather low maintenance
<Harper> Then we'll look forward to having you on board. Now I'd best be getting to those checks
1<Shi_Sying> 6 after several days of flight punctuated by fun arguments between crew members you come upon the brilliant jewel of Sihonon, Core world, gem in the crown of the Alliance. The lush forests and gardens of the planet contrast perfectly with the rich blues of the oceans. Around it, like glittering diamonds are ships of all shapes and sizes, zipping around on various errands and many small stations orbiting the planet.
06* @Hector looks out a window or something of the like to see the approaching planet type thingy
01<Shi_Sying> 6 while not as wildly verdant as Verbena, you can tell even from way up here that the air is clean and the forests are gorgeous. Up in the cockpit there is a voice hailing Fascination
06* Adina shirking off work to look at the pretty view. Who cares about the engine...
01<Shi_Sying> 3 good afternoon and welcome to Sihnon, may we have your ships identification and port of call so that we may facilitate your trip
01<Shi_Sying> 6 anyone currently accessing the Cortex is bombarded with adds, jingles and slogans that is the typical sensory overload in any Core world. Adina would notice adds for the brightest and shiniest techie toys available in the 'verse
06* Adina would swoooon, but she's not looking.
01<Shi_Sying> 6 the brilliant jewel of a planet grows larger in the window and the polite soothing voice asks for identification again
01<Shi_Sying> 6 someone must have sent in the proper information as you hear the polite voice say 3 thank you, please proceed to docking bay 23 Xinxing
01<Shi_Sying> 6 for those of you who either know Sihnon or choose to look it up, it means Rising Stars, and it certainly is that. As you approach you see beautiful silvery spires reaching up to the sky, colored lights seem to sparkle along their forms. The architecture i
s whimsical and nothing short of art, there are gorgeous open air pavilions, towers of glass and glittering metal, buildings with gentle curves and arching roofs. Interspersed between these buildings are lush gardens full of green plants and gorgeous ponds. Everything is so clean and shining.
06* Harper stays at the helm, flying carefully to where they
<Harper> 6have been directed. She does not want to get on the wrong side of the Alliance again and she certainly doesn't want to give them reason to board the ship, certain that Quinn would not really appreciate unexpected guests.
01<Shi_Sying> 6 you pass by the shining tower of Zuanshinao Corp, Adina feels a wild thrill as she realizes that this is one of the major intelligent technologies development companies. there are many signs advertizing companies owned by Blue Sun, offering many different types of New tech
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01<Shi_Sying> 6 the ship circles the designated landing platform and lands without incident. Its a lovely port, there's plenty of room here, and its spotless. There is an official looking man waiting on the platform with a round shaped robot next to him. He looks like he's waiting for the people inside to step out
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06* wang-yu-suk steps out adjusting the strap on the cloth satchel over his shoulder
06* Adina , dressed for serious shopping, steps out with her most neutral smile, reserved for Alliance officials
06* wang-yu-suk presents his identicard for inspection
6@Hector is all dressed up purdy like, with his nifty glasses and coat.
01<Shi_Sying> 6 the man is half korean, half caucasian. Flawlessly groomed and wearing the uniform of the Sihnon transport authority. He bows politely to you all and holds up a clear clipboard with many pretty lights shining on it as information scrolls over it. As he straightens up, you can see that his eyes are metal, likely some very expensive cybernetics.
01<Shi_Sying> 2 good evening, do I have the honor of addressing the captain?
01<Shi_Sying> 6 he glances at the group
06* Shi_Sying walks out, dressed impeccably and for once not looking like an odd duck. He looks perfectly at ease being back on his home planet
01<Shi_Sying> 6 he waits for someone to identify themselves as the captain... and likely scanning you all for weapons
06* Harper saunters down off the ramp, studying the busy port and then heads over to the official. 1Evenin', I reckon you're here lookin' for me?
01<Shi_Sying> 6 the man bows and smiles warmly 2 ah yes, it is a pleasure to meet you Captain, may I see your documentation?
06* wang-yu-suk is dressed in a decent suit of middling quality, it is a dark color, maybe blue maybe black maybe purple depending on the light quality. his hair is slicked back and his fu-man-chu is groomed tight. he has a cloth and leather satchel that matches the suit slung over a shoulder to hang at his hip. the tailoring of his clothing is loose fitting but the cloth falls with more style
06* wang-yu-suk than you thought the foul little man could ever pull off
01<Shi_Sying> 6 he holds out his hand for the information and pauses as he glances at Wang
01<Shi_Sying> 2 Knives must be under 6 inches in length on Sihnon or they will be considered weapons
06* wang-yu-suk toddles back into the ship and returns a minute later all smiles
06* wang-yu-suk holds up a knife roll
<wang-yu-suk> these kitchen knife. need to take in for sharpen. is ok?
06* Harper rustles about and finds some papers that should be in order... Or at least were a couple years ago. 1We're just lookin' to refuel and spend a few credits. It's a right pretty place you have here.
01<Shi_Sying> 2 thank you, we do our part, it is a lovely district 6 he speaks with genuine pride in his voice. He looks at the papers and nods politely
01<Shi_Sying> 2 everything is in order, though you will want to renew your TS-5 within 3 months to avoid any docking issues
01<Shi_Sying> 6 his tone indicates that he honestly wants to help out, though he does pause as wang comes back out and he raises an eyebrow and looks at his clipboard, taping a few things onto it.
<Harper> Certainly. Can I do file the papers here? I wouldn't want anything to be out of order.
01<Shi_Sying> 2You're cleared to dock here for 48 hours, if you need to stay longer please contact the transport Authority and log in your docking number.
01<Shi_Sying> 2 of course! You can begin the process in the STA just off to the left. 6 he motions to the tall impressive looking building with STA written on it and Sihnon transport Authority written stylistically beneath it
01<Shi_Sying> 2 where will you be heading after Sihnon? If you dont mind me asking?
06* Adina murmurs: "I wish we'd never leave!"
1<Shi_Sying> 6 the man smiles at Adinas words
01<Shi_Sying> 2 if you wish to make your stay memorable, the tourist authority broadcasts on channel 53825 and will be able to direct you to many fascinating sights and locations
<Adina> Sounds lovely! Unless our local is willing to lead...
06* Shi_Sying grins
06* Adina looks at Shi all *nudge-nudge*
01<Shi_Sying> I'd be honored to, there's some impressive places... like the tech fair
<Adina> The... tech... fair?
06* Shi_Sying nods and grins wider
06* Adina feels like every major religious holiday ever, plus some futuristic holidays like uni-day, have come at the same time.
06* Shi_Sying 's grin grows even wider as adinas delight is infectious
06* Shi_Sying looks around
01<Shi_Sying> So who is going where?
<Harper> I'm going to file some paperwork. You're going to get me some apples,
01<Shi_Sying> high tech apples....
06* Shi_Sying looks torn, he doesn't want to leave Harpers side... but the thought of the tech fair.....
<wang-yu-suk> I stay with groupsee what we see, i need stop by food markets but not in rush, have 2 days
06* Shi_Sying nods and smiles
06* Adina would say food market sounds good too, if she could talk and\or stop smiling
01<Shi_Sying> will you join us Hector?
<@Hector> I would be delighted.
06* @Hector smiles
06* Shi_Sying looks at Harper
01<Shi_Sying> you'll be alright?
01<Shi_Sying> If you need to find us, any of the terminals will direct you to the Tech fair, i'm sure we'll still be there when you're done... I"ll send you a wave if we go elsewhere
06* Shi_Sying looks nervous about leaving Harper unguarded, but... its Sihnon...
01<Shi_Sying> call us if there's any problems Harper...
06* Shi_Sying escorts the others through the streets, personal transports zip by like crystal stagecoaches. There are no horses here messing things up, everything is very high tech and proud to show it off
06* Adina wants to move in.
01<Shi_Sying> 6 there are huge screens everywhere advertizing things, offering information and brilliant images. They all suddenly crackle with static and the people on the street glance up in confusion. Its not normal to have their precious technology acting up
06* wang-yu-suk smirks at thier dismay, feeling his skin crawl as he feels the various cameras watching everyone and everything
01<Shi_Sying> 6 you see horrific images suddenly appear, Men and women, horribly disfigured, wearing foul leather clothing and 6covered in gore. You hear screams of their victims in all the brilliance that high def can offer.
<wang-yu-suk> wow, glad i skip breakfast
<wang-yu-suk> glad is just video, can no smell. smell is worst part of broken people mess.
01<Shi_Syi
ng> 5 THE ALLIANCE IS LYING TO YOU! 6 you hear a voice call out over the violence. There are pictures of Miranda, looking pure and clean, then clips of reaver ships and the voice over you all remember from that first Miranda broadcast over a year ago 5 The Alliance created the Reavers and they will continue to use the populations of the Rim and Border worlds in their experiments!
06* Shi_Sying 's eyes narrow at he glares at the screens, looking more than a little personally offended. If he had a gun on him, you're rather sure he'd be shooting screens
01<Shi_Sying> 6 people look both horrified and confused, many try to cover the eyes of children to spare them the horrors of the pirate broadcast, but its pretty much impossible to shut out information feeds in the Core worlds
06* Adina looks away from the images, but is quite impressed that the rebels made it this far into the core
01<Shi_Sying> 6 the screens all crackle again and the broadcasts return to normal, leaving everyone baffled and worried. You're rather sure you can almost hear Shi growling softly
<wang-yu-suk> you seem more angry than most shi, what up?
01<Shi_Sying> ...its personal
01<Shi_Sying> 6 yup! he's growling
06* Adina tries to lighten the mood: "Well, that was a bit awkward!"
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01<Shi_Sying> that's a kind way of putting it....
<wang-yu-suk> you need go someplace quiet?
01<Shi_Sying> I'm fine
01<Shi_Sying> 6 life is quickly returning to normal, people are once again embraced by the comforting information overloads they're accustomed to and its soon as if the incident hadn't happened.
<Adina> They sure bounce back quickly around here.
01<Shi_Sying> ONe little broadcast isn't going to shake their faith
01<Shi_Sying> ...lets head to the tech fair
06* Shi_Sying smiles brightly, seeming to recover as quickly as the people around him, though... chances are he's faking it
06* Shi_Sying begins heading down the road, easily sidestepping a shiny black transport that lands nearby
06* Adina curiously eyes the people around her, searching for any reaction to what they just saw.
01<Shi_Sying> 6 One or two give the monitors curious glances, but for the most part, they're thinking its some tasteless hoax
01<Shi_Sying> 6 there are several comments about lodging a complaint about having such images broadcast over the public spectrum
01<Shi_Sying> 6 for the most part, people are speaking chinese in various dialects, and Adina realizes she's the only caucasian in the area.
06* Adina couldn't care less about race - she cares about robots!
01<Shi_Sying> 6 Shi guides you all to the tech fair, and its rather obvious that you're getting closer as everything becomes more 6technologically advanced. YOu see platforms showing off personal cruisers, New datapads and guidance systems being advertized as well as various experimental technologies on display. There are shops selling various parts and up on several platforms, Adina see's her goal... ROBOTS!!!
06* Adina only manages not to scream by fear of getting arrested
01<Shi_Sying> 6 you see a personal drone styling the hair of a young companion who smiles warmly for the crowd. the robots movements are graceful and deft as it does a rather impressive job with the womans hair. You see glittering robotic dragonflies that zip overhead just out of reach, their bodies picking up every color in the spectrum as they move. There's monitors on the wall nearby that project what the insects sea
01<Shi_Sying> *see
<Adina> Shi, pinch me, I must be dreaming!
01<Shi_Sying> 6 there are robotic animals that look exactely like their real life counterparts, even human cyborgs performing tasks for potential buyers. On other platforms there are more utilitarian style robots, capable of performing specific tasks in various environments
06* Shi_Sying pinches her
01<Shi_Sying> DOnt forget, we need parts for the ship
<wang-yu-suk> what we need?
06* Adina almost asks "what ship?" but remembers the details of her life just in time
<wang-yu-suk> i can get discount....
06* Shi_Sying smiles at her playfully, trying to keep his attention from zipping all over the place, especially at some of the new systems on display
<Adina> Can you haggle in this place?
01<Shi_Sying> NO, dont "discount" anything... this is Sihnon
<Adina> Oh, THAT discount.
01<Shi_Sying> Haggling really isn't looked overly well on here
01<Shi_Sying> though ....
06* Shi_Sying looks around
<Adina> Suppose taking pictures of the products doesn't either?
01<Shi_Sying> depends how discreetly you do it
<Adina> I can usually blend in with a crowd... but around here, that would be you.
01<Shi_Sying> why am I needing to blend in?
06* Shi_Sying looks confused
<Adina> So we can recreate these gorgeous creatures without having to sell Hector...
01<Shi_Sying> why sell him? We'll make more renting him out...
06* Shi_Sying murmurs that softly
<Adina> I have a good memory for them but some of these mechanisms seem complicated.
06* Adina snickers quite childishly
<Adina> Good point
01<Shi_Sying> 7 what do you mean you can't make the shipment?! 6 you hear the angry voice speaking in rapid chinese from a nearby stall
06* Shi_Sying glances over with interest
06* Adina feels a job coming
01<Shi_Sying> 6 the man is dressed elaborately in a chinese style gown... er... tunic... you've never really been sure what to call them. His hair is brilliant blue and his long mustache is braided with gold beads. He has a tattoo of a blue dragon on his cheek and his fingers are covered with rings.
06* wang-yu-suk tenses up but tries to hide it
01<Shi_Sying> 6 he doesn't look like he's speaking on anything, but as this is Sihnon, he might have an implant as a phone
06* Adina tilts her head in the universal sign for "shall we go closer to eavesdrop?"
01<Shi_Sying> 7 I do not care for your excuses, these parts are required! Do not insult my honor you anus pimple!
06* Shi_Sying nods
06* Shi_Sying glances at Wang
01<Shi_Sying> are you alright?
<wang-yu-suk> guy have blue dragon tattoo
01<Shi_Sying> 7 do you think that they can just fly there on their own? YOu will cost me many credits!
<wang-yu-suk> we used to put them on arm
06* Shi_Sying nods and then looks intently at the man
01<Shi_Sying> He doesn't know you
01<Shi_Sying> or of you
06* Adina goes closer subtly, blending in as just some tourist
<wang-yu-suk> he might have information i want
01<Shi_Sying> 7 I do not care that you're giving birth! Unless your baby can fly a ship its not important. Those parts need to be at Wu Chong! Do you think that its easy to get all those permits in order?
01<Shi_Sying> shall we talk to him then?
<wang-yu-suk> sure
01<Shi_Sying> 6 the man looks both angry and worried. he's keeping his voice down for the most part, but he's obviously agitated
<Adina> Sounds like he's hiring...
<wang-yu-suk> we talk, i want know about dragon leadership
01<Shi_Sying> Then lets ask
<wang-yu-suk> have man to kill
06* Shi_Sying grins
01<Shi_Sying> Care to do the talking Adina? I... tend to not always say the right thing...
<wang-yu-suk> someone else talk, i not want spook him...yet
01<Shi_Sying> or wang?
<Adina> I could, but aren't you more qualified for this?
01<Shi_Sying> i'm crazy remember
<Adina> Only sometimes!
<Adina> I've never done the sales pitch... I co
uld try.
01<Shi_Sying> Nothing quite like the first time
<Adina> Okay, then. Do rescue me if I'm about to get us arrested or killed.
01<Shi_Sying> sure!
06* Adina walks over to the man once he hangs up his... implant?
01<Shi_Sying> I"ll protect you
06* Adina (not feeling all that reassured but okay)
06* Adina plasters on her brightest smile
<Adina> Hello, sir!
01<Shi_Sying> 7 ah hello, how may I help you?
01<Shi_Sying> 6 he bows politely to her
06* Adina curtsies (or whatever)
<Adina> Please forgive the intrusion, but you seem a bit troubled?
01<Shi_Sying> 7 oh it is nothing, do not it disturb the harmony of your shopping
<Adina> Oh no, I only ask because I work for a ship that provides services for businesses in need of them.
<Adina> I was wondering if we could help you with something.
01<Shi_Sying> 7 he perks up at that
<Adina> This lovely shop should not be in need of anything
06* Adina kisses ass
<Adina> We'd like to help if we can
01<Shi_Sying> 6 ah, this shop? It is nothing, but yes, I seem to be experiencing a small transportation issue
01<Shi_Sying> ooc that was orange
01<Shi_Sying> 7 are you bonded?
06* Adina glances at Shi all 'wtf? Are we?' unless this is a common term
<wang-yu-suk> CH: we are extremely adept like the dragon of winds at moving objects from place to place, the leaf rises here and falls there and none may ask why the leaf went there or what was on it.
06* Adina nods at Wang's sudden poetics.
01<Shi_Sying> 6 the man smiles at the poetic speech
01<Shi_Sying> 7 you speak well
<wang-yu-suk> in chinese, yes. i sound like a backbirth monkey when i speak english
01<Shi_Sying> 7 If I hire you for this, I would require some security scans however. I do not wish to give you insult, but these parts are quite delicate
6 wang-yu-suk looks to shi...ship security for wang is mostly piig sticking anyone who shouldnt be on board
<Adina> It's perfectly understandable.
01<Shi_Sying> 7 we will gladly arrange for our captain to speak with you and answer any of your questions if you wish
<Adina> Can I ask what is the nature of the shipment, or would you like to discuss this more privately?
06* Adina is too used to sketchy dealings at this point...
06* wang-yu-suk looks at adina
01<Shi_Sying> 7 I'm an honest business man if that's what you're asking, they are simply parts, delicate parts
<wang-yu-suk> we do not need to discuss such matters in the public square, if at all
01<Shi_Sying> 7 I assure you, the paperwork is all in order, the shipment is quite legal
<Adina> Oh not at all, I didn't mean any such thing. I just know some technology is delicate, as you said.
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01<Shi_Sying> 7 yes, quite delicate
01<Shi_Sying> 7 where is your captain?
<Adina> Excellent. The captain can discuss the details, right?
06* Adina looks at Shi for confirmation
06* Shi_Sying nods at Adina and smiles
06* Shi_Sying glances at the merchant
01<Shi_Sying> SHe's currently updating one of the ships licenses then she will be meeting us here. I'm sure she'd be quite interested in arranging a deal with you
01<Shi_Sying> 7 I will arrange for the scans then, I do not wish to delay more than necessary
01<Shi_Sying> In the meantime, we should look around for the parts we need Adina
<Adina> Brilliant!
06* Adina heaves a sigh of relief for getting through the conversation without getting killed and turns to look at the pretties!
06* Shi_Sying walks away with her and murmus softly
01<Shi_Sying> we can price out the items we need, and it will give us a base price to ask for from him
<Adina> I'm thinking we should start for scanners, for our security guys
06* Shi_Sying guides her towards the ships and their various parts
06* Shi_Sying nods
01<Shi_Sying> works for me
06* Harper beeps in on Shi. Bing bong, bing bong,
01<Shi_Sying> We could always see what Blue Sun is offering, or Zuanshinao Corp.
<Adina> Wow, she has good timing.
06* Shi_Sying answers his comm
01<Shi_Sying> Captain! Wonderful timing
06* Harper speaks over the commlink. 1I reckon that means that you're up to somethin' and that that somethin' might be painful in mind or body.
1<Shi_Sying> We have a job Captain, legit and everything
<Adina> Well... to be fair, he said "quite".
06* Shi_Sying flashes Adina an innocent smile
<Harper> To where?
01<Shi_Sying> Wu Chong Station, its two days from Ezra
01<Shi_Sying> we pretty much need to go right by it
<Harper> Oh... right then. Reckon we should take it.
01<Shi_Sying> Apparantly the pilot of the original transport is... giving birth or something
06* Shi_Sying shrugs, forgetting that she can't see it
<Harper> Alrighty. Do I need to do anything?
01<Shi_Sying> You need to come here and pass the security scans, he's just making sure we're not con artists or criminals or anything
01<Shi_Sying> He's legit
01<Shi_Sying> Are we interested in this?
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<Harper> I can do that. Where do I need to be? I've updated all of our papers soo we should be good for a bit.
01<Shi_Sying> excellent, we're at the tech fair
<Harper> How do I find that?
01<Shi_Sying> poke one of the kiosks for directions
<Harper> Will do. On my way.
01<Shi_Sying> thank you
06* Harper gets on her way after inquiring from the machines as to directions.
01<Shi_Sying> 6 the kiosks give rather surprisingly clear directions and even print out a small map for her showing her the location of the fair
06* Shi_Sying looks over and makes a happy cooing sound
01<Shi_Sying> oooooh
06* Shi_Sying scoots over to look at some system upgrades and new motherboards
06* Harper will eventually arrive
06* Adina rolls her eyes (like she's one to talk) and continues looking at scanners
01<Shi_Sying> 6 a little rolling robot bumps into Adinas ankle and squeaks
06* Adina looks at it with interest.
<Adina> What have we here?
01<Shi_Sying> 6 a little panel opens up and a scope peeks out. it see's Adina and beeps softly, the scope retracts and it begins to roll away
<Adina> Interesting.
6* Adina goes over to the shop owner.
<Adina> What is that?
01<Shi_Sying> 10 that? 6 she looks down at the little rolling robot 10 that's a Tidy'bot, it wanders around your home or ship and tidies things up for you, excellent for those hard to reach places
06* Shi_Sying grins at harper as she arrives and heads over to her
01<Shi_Sying> Ah, i've missed this place, have you looked around? isn't it lovely? And so clean....
<Harper> Hey there. 6She eyes Adina carefully. 1I thought you were supposed to be keeping her safe Spiffy.
01<Shi_Sying> I am... she's not dead yet
06* Shi_Sying looks guilty
<Harper> But she's going to ... it's a robot. You know how she gets. She'll llikely never recover.
<Adina> What's that scope it had?
01<Shi_Sying> 10 it see's in total darkness, scans for any irregularities and analyzes them, then removes them
<Adina> How adorable! Mind if I take a closer look, or does it bite?
01<Shi_Sying> 10 oh it does't bite, you're welcome to take a closer look, you can speak to it as well, it has simple language skills
06* Shi_Sying looks over Adinas shoulder at the little robot. He's seen many of these little things before and just shrugs, not overly interested
<Harper> Sunshine, aren't you supposed to be designing your own playmate?
06* Adina smiles at the captain
<Adina> Don't worry, you won't have an army of these running around.
<Adina> I am merely interested in its scanning capabilities... not that I wouldn't like one or two.
<Harper> Or a dozen?
06* Adina smiles bashfully
<Adina> Well... one or two dozen.
06* Shi_Sying leans over and murmurs to Adina
01<Shi_Sying> they're expensive
01<Shi_Sying> very expensive
06* Adina sighs
<Adina> I know, I know.
<Harper> I'm sure that everything in the place is.
06* Adina instead of buying the whole lot, examines its parts discreetly
01<Shi_Sying> pretty much
06* Shi_Sying whispers to Adina
01<Shi_Sying> you could make one for about a quarter of the cost
<Harper> Reckon we'd better get to makin' some credits then,
06* Adina smiles confidently
<Adina> I never had any doubt
6Shi_Sying looks at the captain
01<Shi_Sying> did you want to meet the man looking for a ship?
06* Harper will make sure that the pantry is overflowing with apples before liftoff but is open to suggestions of other things to buy while they wander about and search for a job.
<Harper> Might be nice.
06* Shi_Sying grins at Harper and motions for her to join him and adina
06* Harper follows them about. She pretends to look about less than Adina but she still finds her gaze wandering.
06* Shi_Sying is obviously in his own little heaven and he steers Harper back to the shop with the machine parts and the chinese merchant with the dragon tattoo. he smiles at them as they enter and bows politely
01<Shi_Sying> 7 Ah you've returned, you would be the captain then?
06* Harper nods at the greeting, figuring that Spiffy will be filling in the blanks.
01<Shi_Sying> 7 your crewmen have suggested that you can be of service with a problem. The Wu Chong station is in need of some parts which I have a contract to supply
01<Shi_Sying> 7 everything about the contract is legal, you're welcome to check it on the Coretex
01<Shi_Sying> 7 I will however require a security check on your part. I do not with any problems with the guilds or future contracts, but I will pay well for your troubles
06* Shi_Sying glances at Harper and nods
<Harper> I'm sure that my man here has already done so. He did bring me to you. 6She gives her perspective employer a winning smile. 1We can always use the work and it can be quite tryin' to find honest merchants. 6She is of course, implying that she's only interested in honest work.
01<Shi_Sying> 6 this is honest, I dont with any troubles
01<Shi_Sying> ooc that was orange
01<Shi_Sying> 7 the pay is 2000 as a downpayment and an additional 3 after delivery
<Harper> Certainly. What do you need so far as a check?
01<Shi_Sying> 7 Search the ship, make sure there's nothing illegal aboard, and a background check on the crew
01<Shi_Sying> 6 his tone makes it clear that there will be no bargaining on this point
<Harper> Alrighty.
06* Shi_Sying grins at Harper, pleased about how many fresh supplies that will buy, and parts....shiny metal parts for Adina and himself to play with
01<Shi_Sying> When is the cargo expected on Wu-chong?
01<Shi_Sying> 7 a week, so you can see my concern
06* Shi_Sying nods, as that's about how long it takes to get to Wu-Chong from Sihnon
<Harper> We do have a few passengers on board. Will it be alright to carry your cargo and them to?
01<Shi_Sying> 7 as long as the passengers do not go anywhere near the cargo
01<Shi_Sying> 12 Excuse me... I couldn't help but hear... you're heading to Wu-chong and you carry passengers?
06* Harper looks around for the voice but she nods her assent not to allow any passengers near the merchants cargo,
3 Adina is now known as AdinaRenderedMuteByAllTheTech
06* Shi_Sying looks over and see's a chinese gentleman, he's dressed like a merchant, though not nearly as opulent as the man you're speaking to currently, though they are of fine make. He's well to do, and not feeling the need to wave it around. His hair is short and he's well groomed with no facial hair.
01<Shi_Sying> 12 my name is Pan Quo Ting, I'm a member of the Cortex group and I'm requiring transportation to Wu-chong
01<Shi_Sying> 6 he holds out his hand to shake
<Harper> We've got a few passengers already but there is room for another if it is allowed.
01<Shi_Sying> 6 as he looks at you both, you realize he has a lazy eye. He wears a monacle to fix the issue, but its either not perfect, or he's not inclined to alter himself through vanity
06* Harper looks over at the original merchant wondering if he might have any objections
<Harper> I've no objections to taking you on your journey.
01<Shi_Sying> 7 I have no issues as long as he doesn't go near the cargo... its nothing personal
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<Harper> I'll make sure that the hold is secure.
01<Shi_Sying> 12 will we be able to make an arrangement? If its a bother I can secure it elsewhere, but this seemed to be fated
<Harper> We don't allow passengers in the hold. Things might shift and we can't take the chance they might be harmed.
<Harper> It seems that we can take you on your way.
01<Shi_Sying> 12 ah excellent, thank you
<Harper> We should be on our way in 12 hours.
<Harper> Would that meet with our schedule?
<Harper> Providin' we pass the background check.
01<Shi_Sying> 12 I`ll have my bags brought aboard your ship then. Which port are you docked atÉ
06* Harper gives him the number of their bay. 1Should be done loadin' up and refueled. Is there any special dietary restrictions I should take into consideration when we're shopping for grub?
01<Shi_Sying> 12 No, i'm rather low maintenance
<Harper> Then we'll look forward to having you on board. Now I'd best be getting to those checks
