Journal of Tarkis, the Orphan.

[Tarkis]

Data Entry #4

Continued from Data Entry #3...


"What!? That drunk owns a Raven's Talon! Those things cost over two million credits!"

*Are you insane? Of course not...his ship is just docked next to a Raven's Talon. I was simply telling you to make it easier to spot.*

"You have no idea how much i hate you right now."

*Oh i think i do, hahaha.*

As we approached the Raven's Talon, i was eager to see what ship Mr.Purgle really owned.
By eager...i don't mean that i was excited. I just wanted to see what was so much better than my Tiger Shark.

*There it is. Do you like?*

If i knew how amazing the ship really was, a tear would have rolled down my cheek.
Alas...i was still a rookie when it came to knowledge of all the ships of Sirius.

"An Eagle? Are you kidding me? A civilian ship of all things..."

*You do realize that your oh-so-amazing Tiger Shark is a civilian ship also, right?*

"Yea but...it's different."

*Just how is it dif-*

"First of all, it's not as ugly. Second, it's a light fighter. And Third?...
Well i haven't thought of a third reason yet...but i will."

*I'll have you know that the Eagle is the most maneuverable ship in it's class.
Not only can it out turn some light fighters, take the Griffin for example, but it can boast firepower and energy capabilities to equal anything you come across. Excluding capital ships and, if the pilot is experienced enough, the occasional bomber.*

"Prove it."

So i had Aia take me out for a ride.
Big mistake.
She not only ignored my screams of fear and claims of nausea,
but she also denied me the option to eject.
Advice to all you would be slackers: AIs are bad pilots when it comes
to recognizing the limits of the human body.

"GaaaHHAAAaaa!!!"
"...Oh no...no don't...no! No! No no no no nonononono!!!"
"WaaaAAAAAHHHoooh...AAAAHH!!!....OH GAWD!!! HELP!! SOMEONE HElp me?...ok just keep 'er steady like this while i relaaAAAAAX!!!! AAAH!!!"

*Muahahahahaha! This is so fun!*

"You're going to hit the station!! STOP!!!"

*Ok.*

I wasn't expecting that...Aia actually did what i asked.
She stopped.
On a dime, too.
Which caused my face to slam into the control panel, which is how i got this nasty scar...

-Moans- "Ow....you stupi-"

*Do you want another demonstration?
No?
Then i suggest you keep that insult to yourself.*

"To self: Aia is a b- Oh please no!!"

After another hour or so of "demonstration", i was positive
that the next insult out of my mouth would be directed at Death himself.

This bitter sweet relationship between me and Aia continues to this day.
Of course it's a little less bitter, now that we understand each other.
We still have our moments though...
I don't want to remember any more of those right now.
How about how i came across this name of mine?
Well...not mine...but it's the name on my ID now.

*You know your name is illegal in house systems, right?*

"Status of my ID is pending, i can't get arrested for it."

*Your ID status has been pending since before we met, Tarkis.
What kind of a name is "Tarkis" anyway? It's pretty lame if you ask me...*

"Oh and AI-Amaranth, or as you put it - "Aia", is better?"

*You like my name, you even told me you liked it. So you have no room to talk.
And just so you know...i wasn't trying to insult you. I just have an idea*

"Alright sorry then...
What would this idea be?"

*Make a name for you, and submit it to make your ID officially legal.
Neither of us want to end up in Bastille.*

"Alright, i know you've already got a name in mind. Lets hear it."

*Phillip.*

"What? Gross. Next."

*Fine picky...how about Raum?*

"Sounds like the name of a minotaur."

*Joey?*

"Too common."

This went on for weeks, off and on, as Aia thought of more names.
I didn't bother to throw any in, i was self-conscious about it.

*Hey Tarkis...*

"Yea?"

*How about Iffy.*

"What kinda name is that?..."

*I dunno...well what about-*

"Well wait...i didn't say it was bad."

*You like it then?
I picked it because you're so indecisive.*

"...that's it? No other reasons?
Like how it represents that i'm a cool, evil, rich tyrant.
Or something..."

*...But you're not.*

"Beyond the point, it has to be - you know - kewl."

*You're joking right?*

...

*Fine, it's also because it sounds freaking
awesome. How about that?*

After a long pause.

"Yea that's good enough, plus it's creator
is my best friend in Sirius."

*Aww, thanks.*

"What about a last name?"

*I figured you could just use Tarkis.
That does seem unreasonable though...
How about Amaranth?...*

"Uh...sure."

*If i had a face i would be smiling.*

"Did i mention i'm telling the ID people that the ship's
computer made the name from randomly generated letters?"

*I take my thanks back along with the smile.
You're a hopeless romantic and a terrible friend. You know that?*

"If you say so, computer."

*Don't call me that!*

---

Character Stories/Backgrounds:
Cat o' Nine Anodyne (Character no longer exists.)
Delirium (Character no longer exists.)
Journal of Tarkis, the Orphan.(Character no longer exists.)
Story of Iggy, the Amazing Citizen. (Character no longer exists.)