The Stuck Convoy: A forced stay at Curacao

[Jack_Henderson]

The convoy of IMG, ALG Escort, and Colonial Mover, escorted by the BHG were forced to take a break after the Gateway base near Curacao had some technical problems with its shielding after an ion storm. In this story, the Falling Teardrop hit the base hull, damaging the docking platform lightly. The repairs would take a few hours.

It was decided, that the crews would dock at Planet Curacao, spend one night there, and then unload their cargo consisting of Industrial Material tomorrow at early morning.

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Julia was grumpy. The Teardrop would need some repairs, the ion storm had damaed some electronics and the light fighter had annoyed her. The dry dock at the Spaceport of Curacao would have what was needed for repairs, but still...

"Grrrrrml.... alright! We take that repair break here and wait. Yes.. I'll contact Jack Henderson about quarters here and... now... yes. Now... y-e-s..." she replied more and more annoyed, until they finally had landed their spaceship, instructed the repair crews and had boarded some planetary shuttle together.

After they esacped the busy spaceport, they soon entered the real Curacao and saw where they were headed. Their nav system had already locked onto their destination that had been organised in a hurry.

"What the... f........ hell.... this is.... where we'll stay? Oh my... damn cool! I hope you brought your sunglasses, boys and girls!" she exclaims excitedly when looking out of the window.

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[Arioch]

Having finally caught up to the convoy in Cortez, the Radar Rider's electronics were all but functional after the Ion Storm that hit the convoy. Nowhere near as bad as Julia and the Falling Teardrop, but enough to warrant an emergency docking on Curacao for repairs. Luckily it would only take a day.

As Lou looked out at the sight before him, he couldn't help but grin. *Sunglasses indeed* he thought as Julia spoke out.

When the shuttle landed, everyone was in awe at the beautiful site that would be their accommodations for the evening. The vibrant blue sky, the crystal clear water, the lush jungle, albeit grown for the guests that frequent the island. It was a paradise.

"Oh my... you have got to be kidding me. I'll be right back!" Lou said in a hurry, and disappeared for near an hour.

As everyone was getting situated, a loud voice called from near the dock. "Oye! Everyone! Look what I was able to rent for the evening for us! Drinks are half off for all IMG, ALG, and CR members!"

As everyone looked, some in awe, others shaking their head, Lou climbed a ladder, and hung out a makeshift sign on the side of the boat.

"That'll do..." he said to himself quietly, and hit play on the boat's sound system.

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[Karst]

Lena was still reeling from the sight of the pristine beaches and azure waters, not to mention the unusually high temperature.
She wasn't used to staying extended periods on planets at all - having been born in space and spent most of her life well outside of any planetary atmosphere, it was all a bit overwhelming.

Not to mention when she did visit planets, it was usually her stuffy Hamburg apartment - a couple rooms in a high-rise building, in a city that was usually covered in snow - now that was a far cry from the situation here.

All in all though, it was a situation she wouldn't say no to.....

After Lou had organized the bar barge.....barbarge? Bar-ge? -she looked around at the others, sipping an iced drink.

"You know, I didn't think I'd say this but I could actually get used to stuff like this."

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[andreo009]

Late as usual,

Tom arrived on deck. Just in time to hear "... sunglasses".

"Hmm could do with some, yeah" - as he was thinking of the sunvisors back in Handshake. The process of removing them from the helmet and re-installing them made his head just shake.

Well, they better have some decent ale in here. But as he walked up to the bar a seemingly new world opened up for him...



And as the 4th bartender walked up Tom made a quick and unknowing choice.
Uhmm, I'll have... that one!
-Sure sir one .... coming up

Tom couldn't hear the exotic name of the drink he had just ordered over the background ruckus.

Oh oh, now what did I order??? were his last thoughts before he planted himself a seat further from where Lena was sitting and started nodding to the music.

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[Jack_Henderson]

While the Bar-Barge was being organised, Julia had run off with a few of the stranded to get some clothes that would fit the place and the climate. Their flight suits were not very suitable and also the clothes she had on board were either old, or just spare ones or just not pretty enough and just not what she fancied, so they went shopping in that hour.

When she joins the others on the Bar-Barge, she is carrying 2 bags in each hand, grinning from ear to ear: "... You are crazy!" while she is shaking her head... "You... are... frigging... crazy!" she laughs and shakes her head still while climbing the stairs.

"Okay... THIS... is the IMG & Friends Party Ship!... short... IFPS..." she has to laugh when she tries to pronounce it... "If... you can say that 10 times, really fast... after you had... some of them..." she points at the bar... "...you win!"

"Do they have changing rooms? Flight suit is... inappropriate here!" she looks around and finds the ladie's room... "Ah! Here we go!"

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[Karst]

Lena watched Julia leave for the changing room.
Party ship, yes, of course. Would be no problem at all. Couldn't possibly result in any embarrassing situation.
At least she had the sense to not engage in anything she might later regret.....unless someone else initiated it.
She quickly drained her drink.

"IMG and friends party ship, IMG and friends party ship, IMG and friends party ship, IMG and friends party ship, IMG and friends party ship, IMG and friends party ship, IMG and friends party ship, IMG and friends party ship, IMG and friends party ship, IMG and friends party ship.
Okay, that was ridiculously easy.
Wait, or did you want IFPS, IFPS? Or am I just not drunk enough to be challenged by this?

Another one please!"

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[James Greed]

In the distance two man argued about something. As they were getting close, their conversation got understandable.

Sergio: And that's why you should check the engines before taking off!
Dario: You wanted me to hurry up, so I hadn't have time to check everything.

The two men stopped arguing, since everyone was looking at them. This was the usual reaction upon meeting the twins. They have started talking simultaneously.

Sergio & Dario: Let us introduce ourselves. We are twins as you have noticed.

Sergio: My name is Sergio De Angelis.
Dario: And I am Dario De Angelis

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[Jack_Henderson]

"I meant... IFPS... IFPS IFPS..." she giggled when she heard Lena try the tongue twister, before she finally made her way to the changing room.

Julia has been in a brilliant mood all day and having had a very successful short shopping trip only imporved that mood more. Bouncy and overly enthusiastic she rejoins the party after a few minutes in her special, totally crazy and exaggerated beach dress with huge sunglasses, extravagant beach dress and an outlandish hat.

(Picture of outlandish beachwear: Look at your own discretion)

"I want a drink!" she yells and walks to the bar, smiling to the twins: "Oh! Cool! You... look the same. And... ehm... you quarrel? I thought twins would always think the same and would be... like... best friends and such?" she laughs, but still seems interested. She gets her drink and starts having at it, clearly enjoying the party and perhaps also the attention that her outfit might create... "... So... Sergio and Dario... I'm Julia, your convoy leader today. Hope you liked your flights with the IMG?".

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[Apollon]

Ronald is seen in his Lhotse Landing on a Pad near the Beach, Taking his Helmet off, Then Jumping of his Cockpit, Watching People on the Beach, Then He Sees Jullia in her Outfit, He Heads to here, then he stops and says to himself "I Gotta Get a Drink first, Then i head to those Hot Girls" He Smiles then heads to a Bar "Ey' Lad, Gimme a Cool Refreshing Drink" He Takes a Drink, Takes some Sips "Now, To Jullia" He Heads to the Beach searching for here "Bloody......Damn, Where did she go"

Then He Spots her Talking with Sergio and Dario, He Heads there "Hello Jullia, Hello Sergio..and Dario, Or is it.....Dario and Sergio, Never mind......How's Everyone doing? Beach Party eh?"

[James Greed]

Oh we have enjoyed the flight! Sergio smiled at Julia.

Speak for yourself. Dario mumbled. At least I can grab a few drinks. Dario ran to the bar and pointed at a bottle of whiskey, and sat down at the bar.

Don't listen to him, he is always like that. Fixing the engines must be hard work. If only he had made less mistakes...

I have heard that! Oh let me try that tongue twister! IFPS... IFPS IFPS.... IFSP. I have almost got it!

Though Dario seemed to be grumpy, but working with his brother was not the easiest thing. They may look identical, but sometimes they couldn't get along with each other.

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