Been thinking about all the things you've told me on our trip. Still not sure if I processed everything, but it sounds like you're way over your head in some stuff that no regular person should have to deal with. You be careful, alright? I'm here to help -- or to listen.
I'll be around for more adventures, and I'll let you know if I've got any lined up.
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From: Tracey Rivers To: Lazurith Subject: Danger
Hey.
Friendly heads-up. It's about those guys that put a bounty on your head. You know the ones.
I've seen quite a few of their agents around Barrier Gate recently. Talked to one yesterday. I don't think they're sniffing out you specifically, probably just keeping an eye on things after whatever went down in Inverness. But it might be best to stay away from Coronado for a while. I know, it sucks to leave a good spot with jobs. But it's nothing worth losing your head over. Don't do anything reckless, alright?
First of all, I am so sorry for not replying to that previous message you've sent me. As you know already, my previous PDA got borked. I guess this is what you get when you don't check your fucking pockets before doing the laundry, huh.
Moving on - you're telling me they're investigating Barrier Gate now? That's good. Why, that's very good.
That just means I can point Technocrats at them until they leave, so that I can go back to work.
...Or alternatively, I could have a chat with them, and see if they've changed their minds about the whole "we're going to murder you because you're conspiring against humanity" bullshit. Who knows, maybe parley is in vogue these days.
Still - thanks a bunch for the heads up. Finding new jobs elsewhere's gonna be one major pain in the ass now.
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From: Tracey Rivers To: Lazurith Subject: What did I just say?
Kris.
Don't mention it. I had to warn you because that's what friends do.
But... I'm not going to be responsible for what happens if you go looking for them on purpose or sic your old boss on them. If you think you have what it takes to convince them to get past the whole thing, hey, I'm all for it. But there's probably safer ways to engage in parley. And having Technocrat and Order shootouts just outside of Tinsley's reach would be awful, for everyone. People might get caught in the crossfire, or be forced to choose a side.
Whatever you do, think it through first.
Oh, and speaking of your old boss - you still on speaking terms? I... heard rumours.
Yeah, you're probably right. I need to keep their feud where it belongs - far away from me. I'd hate it if I had to involve people who have nothing to do with this.
As for Raven... well, yeah. We chose to settle our differences by not stepping on each other's toes.
Why do you ask, though? Did you hear something interesting about her?
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From: Tracey Rivers To: Lazurith Subject: Nevermind
If you don't know, it's probably nothing. I just heard it from a bounty hunter that she's mad at you over something, so I had to make sure. Her info might well be from before you agreed to leave each other alone.
Don't worry about it.
But... there is someone else I've met. Someone who wasn't happy to hear your name. But... that kind of talk is better had in person.
From: Tracey Rivers To: Lazurith Subject: What happened?
Hey.
I know that it's probably none of my business, but d'you mind telling me why Caliban was chewing you out in front of the whole Barrier Gate? I'm guessing something really bad happened and the Xenos are involved.
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