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Infernal · 12-04-2024, 04:28 AM,

¤ Source: Brunswick Provisional Province, Planet Harris, Tau-31
¤ Author: D.Adenike
¤ Mood: Perturbed
¤ Hunger: Parched
¤ Subject: Underworld Business

JUST WINDOW SHOPPING

Miss Venus remains haunted by the muttering infirmities of this region. This time, one ‘Caliban’.

Our impromptu and unplanned rendezvous at Barrier Gate was interrupted by the vagabond. Miss Venus was not prone to the conflict. I suppose I cannot blame her, given past injuries. Still, it is worrying that the lunatic was able to contact me. The conversation was moved to an installation in Dublin. Friends of hers, no doubt. And they have quite nice ships. There were several cruisers in holding that I am utterly envious of. Miss Venus informed me that they come up on market from time to time.

The news of the day was exchanged, as was an update on my task. I broached the topic of a return to Bornholm to sate my cloying thoughts, and an interest was conveyed. One day soon, perhaps, assuming the pay is enough to stabilize my position.

Alternatively…, I cannot shake the thought that my dealings with Venus have become increasingly dangerous. Contraband, Madmen, and Pirates. On top of it all, I suspect my dealings with a known smuggler would seem ungainly to my Bretonian associations. To say nothing of the ‘other happenings’.

I should think to send for Miss Elise sometime soon. It would be positively wonderful for my health to have an unattached ally at the right juncture. And the road south to Bornholm is quite hazardous.

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[03.12.2024 20:05:31] IMG|Semblance: Anna Henderson: Good day to you.
[03.12.2024 20:05:37] Infernal: Salutations, guilder.
[03.12.2024 20:05:59] IMG|Semblance: H: Busy looking for scrap?
[03.12.2024 20:06:08] Infernal: Busy looking for many things.
[03.12.2024 20:06:28] IMG|Semblance: H: Looks like you were in some scrap too...
[03.12.2024 20:06:45] IMG|Semblance: H: Or is there another reason for not being topped up?
[03.12.2024 20:06:45] Infernal: Is there a reason for such increased security? Or is the pleasure of your presence its own justification?
[03.12.2024 20:07:30] IMG|Semblance: H: There is no reason in particular. We are just a support vessel rather than one that keeps the dogs at bay.
[03.12.2024 20:07:50] Infernal: And who would 'the dogs' be?
[03.12.2024 20:08:04] IMG|Semblance: H: Outcasts mostly...
[03.12.2024 20:08:23] Infernal: I see. Pirates?
[03.12.2024 20:08:45] IMG|Semblance: H: You have those too but they are underwhelming compared to the Outcasts, at least in these parts.
[03.12.2024 20:09:38] Infernal: I have been in residence on Harris for a short time now. But I have not encountered these Outcasts.
[03.12.2024 20:10:02] IMG|Semblance: H: If you want to meet them, head to Tau-23. I'm sure you'll find a few
[03.12.2024 20:10:24] Infernal: I'll pass.
[03.12.2024 20:10:55] Infernal: Good day, then.
[03.12.2024 20:11:01] IMG|Semblance: H: Farewell...
[03.12.2024 20:31:43] A/)-Venus.: Been admiring that rock again?
[03.12.2024 20:32:17] A/)-Venus.: Psst...
[03.12.2024 20:32:30] Infernal: Ah.
[03.12.2024 20:32:32] Infernal: Venus?
[03.12.2024 20:32:37] A/)-Venus.: Hello.
[03.12.2024 20:32:53] Infernal: Perhaps. It was a matter of conversation.
[03.12.2024 20:33:12] A/)-Venus.: With someone else?
[03.12.2024 20:33:18] Infernal: Yes.
[03.12.2024 20:33:25] A/)-Venus.: What did you talk about?
[03.12.2024 20:33:37] Infernal: Nothing at all, really.
[03.12.2024 20:33:48] Infernal: It came up in the course of neighboring Baffin.
[03.12.2024 20:33:54] A/)-Venus.: Sounds riviting.
[03.12.2024 20:34:15] A/)-Venus.: Tell me more?
[03.12.2024 20:34:28] Infernal: If you care to take a landing, then sure.
[03.12.2024 20:34:40] A/)-Venus.: On Barrier?
[03.12.2024 20:34:50] Infernal: The service dock will do. There's enough space here.
[03.12.2024 20:35:02] Infernal: But then I would have to stop speaking to a ghost, wouldn't I?
[03.12.2024 20:35:04] A/)-Venus.: Maybe I'm already sitting besides you
[03.12.2024 20:35:19] A/)-Venus.: Does it bother you?
[03.12.2024 20:35:34] Infernal: It's impolite.
[03.12.2024 20:35:56] A/)-Venus.: Well, if I had done this last time, I wouldn't have been shot, now would I?
[03.12.2024 20:36:08] Infernal: I don't see any madmen here. Do you?
[03.12.2024 20:36:41] A/)-Venus.: Not yet...
[03.12.2024 20:36:49] Infernal: I promise not to haul away your cargo this time in any case.
[03.12.2024 20:37:03] A/)-Venus.: I'm glad you did haul it away
[03.12.2024 20:37:16] A/)-Venus.: would've been a shame if I went through all that effort just to lose it there.
[03.12.2024 20:37:21] Infernal: Agreed.
[03.12.2024 20:37:53] Infernal: What do you know of the sisterhood, then?
[03.12.2024 20:38:11] A/)-Venus.: Not a whole lot.
[03.12.2024 20:38:27] Infernal: That's more than I in any case. I know only that they exist.
[03.12.2024 20:38:32] A/)-Venus.: I never interacted with them but I do some some people who dealt with them, what about them?
[03.12.2024 20:38:35] Infernal: In the mind of my new associate, anyhow.
[03.12.2024 20:39:28] Infernal: Then what do you know?
[03.12.2024 20:39:40] A/)-Venus.: That they exist? [she chuckles]
[03.12.2024 20:39:59] A/)-Venus.: While I love the Kusari kitchen and spent quite some time there - I've not flown around there much
[03.12.2024 20:40:04] Infernal: Fair, I suppose. It is confirmed then.
[03.12.2024 20:40:35] Infernal: In any case, this poor, wayward soul met me on the lanes north of Bretonia.
[03.12.2024 20:40:48] A/)-Venus.: A woman of the sisterhood?
[03.12.2024 20:41:00] Infernal: Of that I have no indication. She flew colors.
[03.12.2024 20:41:10] Infernal: But she also spoke of rejoining them sometime soon.
[03.12.2024 20:41:58] A/)-Venus.: I don't know their goals... I just know Kusari doesn't like them.
[03.12.2024 20:42:34] Infernal: She was quite vague in that regard. All I heard were her own reservations about the sisterhood.
[03.12.2024 20:42:47] A/)-Venus.: I see.
[03.12.2024 20:42:52] A/)-Venus.: Sor-
[03.12.2024 20:43:01] Infernal: Hmm? Something the matter?
[03.12.2024 20:43:06] A/)-Venus.: Hello.
[03.12.2024 20:43:09] Caliban: Boo.
[03.12.2024 20:43:29] Infernal: That's quite rude, Venus. I was not finished my story.
[03.12.2024 20:43:42] A/)-Venus.: Perhaps another time.
[03.12.2024 20:43:55] Caliban: Yeah, thought as much.
[03.12.2024 20:43:55] Infernal: If you intend on treating me like that, maybe not!
[03.12.2024 20:44:14] Infernal: Hmph.
[03.12.2024 20:44:15] A/)-Venus.: we spoke about madman - there you have one.
[03.12.2024 20:44:35] Caliban: Madman? Lovely. Here I thought you were somewhat more reasonable that the rest of your ilk.
[03.12.2024 20:44:49] Caliban: Guess I was wrong. Whatever.
[03.12.2024 20:45:14] Caliban: I would.
[03.12.2024 20:45:45] A/)-Venus.: -that- guy is a bit of a wild storm, unpredictable and all that.
[03.12.2024 20:46:54] Infernal: And? We could not have taken him between the two of us?
[03.12.2024 20:47:13] Infernal: One would think you owe him a debt, the way you ran off like that.
[03.12.2024 20:47:13] A/)-Venus.: It's a whole lot more complicated than that.
[03.12.2024 20:47:20] A/)-Venus.: I can't speak freely around them.
[03.12.2024 20:47:31] Infernal: Evidently not.
[03.12.2024 20:48:18] A/)-Venus.: it's nothing personal to you.
[03.12.2024 20:48:41] Infernal: Fine. We will continue my story another time.
[03.12.2024 20:48:54] A/)-Venus.: Tell me where you'll sit.
[03.12.2024 20:48:58] A/)-Venus.: I'll come and see you
[03.12.2024 20:49:46] Infernal: Halifax is unsafe. Barrier is unbearable.
[03.12.2024 20:50:04] Infernal: You have nothing /but/ quarrels with the Bretonians, it seems.
[03.12.2024 20:50:14] Infernal: Need we truly go to Trafalgar? Or is there another place?
[03.12.2024 20:50:28] A/)-Venus.: hm... we're alright with the guys in Dublin
[03.12.2024 20:50:38] Infernal: Meaning the 'locals'?
[03.12.2024 20:51:01] A/)-Venus.: Mollys
[03.12.2024 20:51:10] A/)-Venus.: We're alright with those guys.
[03.12.2024 20:51:24] Infernal: I am unfamiliar and unacquainted. If they have no quarrel with me, then it is acceptable.
[03.12.2024 20:51:50] A/)-Venus.: I'm sure they are fine with you Junkers.
[03.12.2024 20:52:03] Infernal: I will take your word for it. When?
[03.12.2024 20:52:17] A/)-Venus.: You should be able to know - right?
[03.12.2024 20:52:49] Infernal: My schedule works for me alone.
[03.12.2024 20:53:15] Caliban: [incoming_mail:/>CLBN: Hey. Apparently you're Venus's friend, yes? That's what she says. Come see her, maybe?] [CALIBAN]
[03.12.2024 20:54:17] Infernal: Maybe. What is it to you? [CALIBAN]
[03.12.2024 20:54:36] Infernal: Is there a reason your madman has my mailing address?
[03.12.2024 20:54:52] Caliban: Making sure she doesn't leave a bad impression over paranoia. I have no end goals here. [CALIBAN]
[03.12.2024 20:54:56] A/)-Venus.: Is he talking to you?
[03.12.2024 20:55:14] Infernal: Ah. He's worried about my impressions of you.
[03.12.2024 20:55:24] A/)-Venus.: Heh.
[03.12.2024 20:55:38] A/)-Venus.: And what are these impressions?
[03.12.2024 20:55:43] Infernal: 'Friend'. Associate. You just said that to a Junker. [CALIBAN]
[03.12.2024 20:56:14] Infernal: Undeterminable.
[03.12.2024 20:56:46] A/)-Venus.: Wow, that's flattering.
[03.12.2024 20:57:06] Caliban: Prove me wrong and pardon your associate for that show-off. [CALIBAN]
[03.12.2024 20:57:14] Infernal: Need I really say more about strange women, chased by madmen who disappear at will?
[03.12.2024 20:57:24] Infernal: Can I, even?
[03.12.2024 20:57:30] A/)-Venus.: Hardly my fault.
[03.12.2024 20:57:56] Infernal: Somehow I doubt that. And what do I say to our madman friend?
[03.12.2024 20:58:22] A/)-Venus.: Whatever you like.
[03.12.2024 20:58:37] Infernal: Are you with him now?
[03.12.2024 20:58:53] A/)-Venus.: Hmh.
[03.12.2024 21:00:58] A/)-Venus.: Let me know when you settled somewhere and I'll come over.
[03.12.2024 21:01:29] Infernal: We will meet with your Molly friends, then.
[03.12.2024 21:01:35] Infernal: Dublin.
[03.12.2024 21:02:53] A/)-Venus.: If he tells you anything weird about me, I'd like to know
[03.12.2024 21:03:49] Infernal: I have arrived.
[03.12.2024 21:06:35] A/)-Venus.: On my way now.
[03.12.2024 21:06:39] A/)-Venus.: Give me a bit
[03.12.2024 21:07:16] A/)-Venus.: How's the scenery?
[03.12.2024 21:08:38] Infernal: Dull.
[03.12.2024 21:08:47] A/)-Venus.: Sorry about that...
[03.12.2024 21:08:58] A/)-Venus.: I'm trying to think of more interesting places.
[03.12.2024 21:09:32] A/)-Venus.: The Freeport in Tau-29 could work in the future, since you're staying on Harris, or... maybe even Holman?
[03.12.2024 21:10:59] Infernal: Holman works. So long as there are no Guilders around.
[03.12.2024 21:11:07] A/)-Venus.: how so?
[03.12.2024 21:11:12] A/)-Venus.: not a fan?
[03.12.2024 21:11:14] Infernal: They were prying into my hold on the way up the barrier.
[03.12.2024 21:11:28] Infernal: I am not a fan of cruisers considering me as a target. That is all.
[03.12.2024 21:11:30] A/)-Venus.: That bothers you?
[03.12.2024 21:11:51] A/)-Venus.: Were you hauling something special?
[03.12.2024 21:11:54] Infernal: For a man straddling the borders of moral commerce?
[03.12.2024 21:12:03] Infernal: Not at the time. But the intrusion is noted the same.
[03.12.2024 21:12:29] A/)-Venus.: The Guild is - hm... I doubt they'd really care.
[03.12.2024 21:12:46] Infernal: I am not a guilder. Surely I am expendable to them?
[03.12.2024 21:13:14] A/)-Venus.: You're both groups picking away at space resources, they are no that different.
[03.12.2024 21:13:44] A/)-Venus.: One of the few big companies we trust at least.
[03.12.2024 21:13:55] Death: Nogard was put out of action by a hostile vessel.
[03.12.2024 21:15:29] A/)-Venus.: Almost there...
[03.12.2024 21:17:30] A/)-Venus.: heh... forgot about that race track here.
[03.12.2024 21:17:46] Infernal: You partake?
[03.12.2024 21:17:47] A/)-Venus.: last time I was here, I got shot at by a whole Bretonian armada.
[03.12.2024 21:18:05] A/)-Venus.: I haven't really considered it.
[03.12.2024 21:18:13] A/)-Venus.: did you want to race?
[03.12.2024 21:18:30] Infernal: Not in this, no.
[03.12.2024 21:18:43] A/)-Venus.: ah you got a racer?
[03.12.2024 21:19:01] Infernal: No. Although one could be procured.
[03.12.2024 21:19:14] Infernal: Little more than an engine is required.
[03.12.2024 21:19:53] Infernal: Our associate in the sisterhood, however, has been known to partake.
[03.12.2024 21:19:54] A/)-Venus.: Hm... needs to be a good enginethough
[03.12.2024 21:20:09] Infernal: You know, Venus,
[03.12.2024 21:20:12] Infernal: The scenery is dull.
[03.12.2024 21:20:19] A/)-Venus.: heh...
[03.12.2024 21:20:20] Infernal: The locals are... eccentric.
[03.12.2024 21:20:30] Infernal: But I quite enjoy these pirate cruisers.
[03.12.2024 21:20:43] A/)-Venus.: They are ... pretty
[03.12.2024 21:20:54] A/)-Venus.: maybe I'll command one, one day
[03.12.2024 21:21:15] Infernal: There's a market for them, then?
[03.12.2024 21:21:56] A/)-Venus.: I believe Auxesia has one or two...?
[03.12.2024 21:22:12] A/)-Venus.: I'll eventually be too old for these fighters, at least I hope to be
[03.12.2024 21:22:14] Infernal: I have no idea who you are talking about.
[03.12.2024 21:22:20] Infernal: Pirates?
[03.12.2024 21:23:06] A/)-Venus.: These ships go on the open market
[03.12.2024 21:23:30] Infernal: You should need to tell me if you see a listing, then.
[03.12.2024 21:23:43] A/)-Venus.: So, you want one then?
[03.12.2024 21:23:43] Infernal: Thse rheinland cruisers are quite enjoyable to my Junker sensibilities.
[03.12.2024 21:24:03] Infernal: Perhaps one day. For now, I have yet to root myself in the local market.
[03.12.2024 21:24:18] GF:SEC)-Susan.Winters.: Hey. You said you wanted work, right?
[03.12.2024 21:24:39] Infernal: Always. But I am currently indisposed.
[03.12.2024 21:24:43] A/)-Venus.: Hm, if you want to see fancy pirate ships, I'm sure you can admire some near Ithaca.
[03.12.2024 21:24:44] GF:SEC)-Susan.Winters.: Talk later.
[03.12.2024 21:24:45] Infernal: Can I attend to your needs shortly?
[03.12.2024 21:24:56] GF:SEC)-Susan.Winters.: It's not urgent, anytime kind of thing.
[03.12.2024 21:25:22] Infernal: So you have led me to believe. In the passage, correct?
[03.12.2024 21:26:01] A/)-Venus.: So - wait - you really haven't been there?
[03.12.2024 21:26:20] Infernal: I may well have, but one station is as much another.
[03.12.2024 21:26:31] Infernal: And they change hands often in Rheinland.
[03.12.2024 21:26:35] A/)-Venus.: I figured you'd frequent the place if you're from the omega's. Especially because they'd have good deals.
[03.12.2024 21:26:53] A/)-Venus.: Ithaca is a hive of pirates and other... uh unwanted people.
[03.12.2024 21:26:57] A/)-Venus.: for the houses.
[03.12.2024 21:26:59] Infernal: Good deals are often our own. You are speaking of /competition/.
[03.12.2024 21:27:25] Infernal: You have been to Bornholm?
[03.12.2024 21:27:26] A/)-Venus.: Pirates want to ship their stolen goods, I know some Junkers see that as work.
[03.12.2024 21:27:41] A/)-Venus.: I have but only for a pitstop - I did see that fighting ring.
[03.12.2024 21:28:05] Infernal: I have considered returning briefly to check up on something.
[03.12.2024 21:28:23] BMF|Royal.Merchant: Jock : What shall we do with a drunkin sailor....what shall we do....
[03.12.2024 21:28:28] Infernal: I take you are not a superstitious person?
[03.12.2024 21:28:49] A/)-Venus.: Hm... not sure? What are you getting at?
[03.12.2024 21:29:44] Infernal: Tsk. Our madman in Leeds spoke of some legend before your unfortunate incident.
[03.12.2024 21:29:53] Infernal: I have been thinking of our own.
[03.12.2024 21:30:47] Infernal: You may well find some enlightening. But I would prefer to see them from the source.
[03.12.2024 21:31:06] A/)-Venus.: I wouldn't really believe what that Gaian was talking about...
[03.12.2024 21:31:14] A/)-Venus.: What are your legends about?
[03.12.2024 21:31:16] Infernal: Clearly not. He was mad.
[03.12.2024 21:31:32] Infernal: But legends are often not without meaning.
[03.12.2024 21:31:52] Infernal: That depends on what particular superstition you are interested in.
[03.12.2024 21:32:34] Infernal: I have a few that I am interested in, but that's a conversation for another time.
[03.12.2024 21:32:51] A/)-Venus.: You got different kinds... hm - I would love to hear those
[03.12.2024 21:32:54] A/)-Venus.: and - hello.
[03.12.2024 21:33:07] DTR-Triana: Oye, my radar eye spots some ships
[03.12.2024 21:33:11] Infernal: Is this your 'business partner'?
[03.12.2024 21:33:24] A/)-Venus.: Who are you asking?
[03.12.2024 21:33:27] DTR-Triana: Muchachos y muchachas have you seen a very annoying bret singing some sailing song? I want to personally thank him for...
[03.12.2024 21:33:27] Infernal: You.
[03.12.2024 21:33:30] DTR-Triana: blowing out my eardrums
[03.12.2024 21:33:46] A/)-Venus.: They are not my business partner...
[03.12.2024 21:33:57] A/)-Venus.: I believe they were near their own base.
[03.12.2024 21:34:08] Infernal: Pending business between us states otherwise, but I will take your word.
[03.12.2024 21:34:19] Pawn died to Golia (100%)
[03.12.2024 21:34:24] DTR-Triana: No answer, fine. I will find him around in this system, he shouldn't be far
[03.12.2024 21:34:45] A/)-Venus.: He's part of the group that did gift it to me. But that's not really important right now for your job.
[03.12.2024 21:34:58] A/)-Venus.: I to-
[03.12.2024 21:35:06] A/)-Venus.: I told them...
[03.12.2024 21:35:08] A/)-Venus.: heh
[03.12.2024 21:35:10] Infernal: Hm?
[03.12.2024 21:35:25] A/)-Venus.: I told them to look for those loud sailors at their base, I guess they didn't hear me
[03.12.2024 21:35:52] Infernal: I do not take them for the type to share the spoils. Let them hunt.
[03.12.2024 21:36:23] Infernal: I have nothing else to say.
[03.12.2024 21:36:30] A/)-Venus.: right
[03.12.2024 21:36:36] Infernal: If that is all, I will take my leave, Venus.
[03.12.2024 21:36:48] A/)-Venus.: You didn't tell me about how work is progressing
[03.12.2024 21:37:06] Infernal: Damnable Bretonian corporations have yet to deliver the requisite supplies.
[03.12.2024 21:37:09] A/)-Venus.: And - please don't talk to the Corsairs about this - I thought that much was clear.
[03.12.2024 21:37:30] Infernal: I would prefer not to risk your goods with such... 'traditional' methods.
[03.12.2024 21:37:50] Infernal: Fine, Venus. Consider me sworn.
[03.12.2024 21:37:56] A/)-Venus.: Take your time, there is no rush, take weeks if you have to
[03.12.2024 21:38:15] Infernal: Safe skies.
[03.12.2024 21:38:20] A/)-Venus.: take care...
[03.12.2024 21:38:24] Infernal: Ciao.
[03.12.2024 21:38:36] A/)-Venus.: Think of a nice place to meet next time so you can tell me about these legends
[03.12.2024 21:38:44] A/)-Venus.: I'm always interested in space stories

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