The Treaty of Nine

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[Freeport-14]

Lucius finished listening to his holomail and disabled the terminal. To get used to long days in loneliness of ZBT-100Z cockpit years ago, he started to talk to himself. Now, when he was spending most of his working hours in office, this unusuall behaviour was causing his collegues to give him weird looks and smiles. But he never cared about it. He liked talking to himself. It was the only way he could keep the conversation on apropriate intelectual level.
Well, I guess I'll have to pass my ship to Jaimie a bit earlier than I thought...
He looked at the mirror to check if his bow tie and hair is all in order
Oh, you knew all this disorder in Theta will require your attention sooner or later.
With a small, white rag, he started to polish his shoes.
Yes, I was expecting that. Bases in Theta are very tricky to manage.
He put on tuxedo jacket and took a final glance into his mirror images eyes.
Well, that's why we need to go there.
He pressed intercom button
Jaimie, my boy, I'm ready. Prepare the ship.


[Freeport-9 a few jumps later]

Lucius looked at the mirror to check if his bow tie and hair is all in order. He was content with what he saw.
Now, let's give 'em a few good advices, shall we?
After you he replied and opened the conference room door.
Good evening, gentleman... he noticed Freeport One administrator oh, I beg you a pardon, my lady. It's a pleasure to see you in such a wonderful brea... erhm in such a wonderful shape..

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