She Blinded Me With Science

[Max_Zorin]

As Zorin sat in the Leiden Lounge, sipped his whiskey and smoked his cigar, he couldn't help but smile to himself as his thoughts returned to his latest gambit. He thought the toughest part was going to be to get the good Doctor Robinson to buy the doctored scans he had provided, but she'd bought it hook, line and sinker. Zorin prided himself on knowing the right people for the right jobs and this was no exception. He made a mental note to give his contact a bonus for the excellent work.

As if on queue his comms unit went off, it was from the Planet Pittsburgh used ship dealer, he gruffly answered You know Benny I'm getting real tired of you asking me if I need an extended warranty on my ship.

Ha. Very funny cabron. How's business? His contact, codenamed Bimota asked, his gravely voice cheery as always.

Business is excellent my friend. Zorin replied happily. I must commend you on your excellent work in your latest venture by the way. That is the least of your many talents.

Muy bien Bimota replied I'm always happy to help you, sticking it to those pendejos is just an added bonus.

Oh speaking of bonuses said Zorin, manipulating a few buttons on his pad I've transferred an extra five million credits to the usual account. You exceeded all expectations on this one. The doctored scans and the specs on the Fu Manchu you produced in order to match up with the Sirene were magnificent.

Muchas gracias Bimota replied, Zorin could picture the smile on his face I called to ask you a favor he paused and Zorin wondered what it was but he knew Bimota fairly well and trusted him not to do anything too crazy is there anyway I can have a look at the specs of the Fu Manchu? I know it's old but I think I might be able to work it into some of my own designs.

Zorin thought for a moment, he didn't think it'd be too big of a deal given the age of the ship but it was beyond his pay grade. I'll do what I can but it's not my call, let me talk to my people and I'll let you know.

Excelente Bimota replied Until next time take it easy amigo.

You too my friend give my regards to your wife and your mistress. With that Zorin ended the call and returned to too his whiskey. It was shaping up to be a good day.