Gypsie ascended through the ladder and entered the room just as he had done some years ago. Back then he had come to meet Malaclypse and interview him for his first No Buns No Cabbages Reports number. The lights, the smell on the air flowing gently in the room, it all reminded him of good ole Mal. He could even feel a presence there.
It was not Mal's though, as he realized when a chair turned, facing towards him. Sitting on it was Theodore Sturgeon, one of the two Erisian Replicants Dr. Mojo had brought from Sol.
What's up Theo? I wasn't aware that you knew Mal. It's nice to meet you here my friend.Gypsie said, smiling at the artificial man.
It's good to meet you too, Pope Skripto. And no, I did not know Mal, but Dr. Mojo has told me plenty about his good temper and deeds. I guess he also tried to express me his emotional memories about the Third, but I can't say I really got those.Said Theo, trying to smile back politely.
Gypsie walked some steps through the room, picking objects here and there, and staring at those things that reminded him of his old mentor. He was then suddenly enlightened by a clever thought.This encounter may not be just sheer luck my good Templar... I could use your help with something.He said while turning to Theo. As you know I've commited with the Junker Congress for as long as there is need for me to be exiled from Baffin. But I will soon need to return to resume my TAZ duties, and I will have to leave the Congress. TAZ has much to learn from them yet, and despite I will be the contact between the two groups, having a man inside will definately be profitable... Theo, will you take my place and fly for the Congress after I've come back?