Chapter Two: Queen of the Belt

[BackworldTraveller]

Now, my vacc suit and tools have just arrived. May I please have them, and go aboard my ship to deal with this situation? I will consent to an interview directly afterwards.

Very well. My surveyor isn't here. But I will have someone accompany you - for propriety you understand. And I want at least one of those pressure doors shut before you touch anything else. You may cut the pipes and cables to do that if they can't just be un-plugged and rolled up.

[joertexas]

Now, my vacc suit and tools have just arrived. May I please have them, and go aboard my ship to deal with this situation? I will consent to an interview directly afterwards.

Very well. My surveyor isn't here. But I will have someone accompany you - for propriety you understand. And I want at least one of those pressure doors shut before you touch anything else. You may cut the pipes and cables to do that if they can't just be un-plugged and rolled up.

Indrani nods in firm agreement. "I will do that." She steps out to receive her vacc suit and tools, and takes the time to don the suit. When she's done, she looks to see who is here at the bay from the crew.

[BackworldTraveller]

There is a guy in an older model white vacc-suit marked "Forensics (Leiberkind)" by the entrance to the bay. He has a holorig mounted on his shoulders/chest.

[The Bindoner]

Nālani contacts Ngora: "Are you still at the Queen? If so could you pass my number to Captain Carter, I would like to speak to her."

[BackworldTraveller]

Ngora

Done.

She passes Nālani's number to Indrani

[BackworldTraveller]

Tiberius

The Admin building is a bust. They insist that the ship is fully connected and that the bill has been paid to date by the Navy. If there is no power it's because the ship has refused connection, not that they have been unable to supply it. They do note that the draw has been nil for about 28 months.
- and provide a statement of account.

[joertexas]

There is a guy in an older model white vacc-suit marked "Forensics (Leiberkind)" by the entrance to the bay. He has a holorig mounted on his shoulders/chest.

"I do hope you're not videoing me while I change," Indrani says as she finishes with the suit. She forgoes the plumbing connections, since she's not planning to be working in it for that long.

If there are other crew at the bay, Indrani asks for help to move her tools into the bay, and for someone to make sure that her outer clothing, tablet, and sidearm don't disappear. She then goes about disconnecting the cabling and tubing that is obstructing the airlock hatch.

[Stirling]

Tiberius

"Thank you. You are most sufficient. I will take a copy of those receipts for the accountant.
Now first things first. We will rescind our power refusal so let's get the juice flowing.

I also need to organise the ship being refuelled. The tanks are probably running on empty though flushing the system will be easier before we fill up. Can you quote me for fuel tonnage costs.

We might also need to augment external securities, who licences the purchase of guided missile systems, sandcasters and the like? Not like that is an off-the-shelf item.

And I need to organise a team of industrial cleaners. Equipped with jet washers, tile buffers, pest control. We are doing a top to bottom, inside and out refurb. Sparkling enough for the navy admiral to come inspect it himself."

[The Bindoner]

Nālani sends a message to Assana: "Assana my dear, thank you for your warning about the police, you are a most resourceful girl. Would you be so good as to share any numbers you have of the other people from the meeting? We are returning to the ship and it would be a shame to walk into the arms of the officers you allowed us to avoid."

[cybersavant]

Reven Stiilpahth

"Captain, i have your tools. Who should i give the second bubble suit to?"

[ateno]

Pranit returns to see the police iin the middle of the hallway working.

He unpacks his vacc suit.

He grimaces when it still has his Lt. Commander tabs and ship info.

He takes them off carefully except his name tag, which he leaves on.

He boots up the computer, sends a code to the the captain to for his video feed.

I have a full 360 video suit that records

.

"Police commander, Captain, I'm ready to make entry."

[joertexas]

Reven Stiilpahth

"Captain, i have your tools. Who should i give the second bubble suit to?"

Indrani shakes her head. "Those aren't very useful for repairs. Find someone else who's experienced with them, and stand by here in the bay." She steps over and fills a tool bag with a power driver, an attachments set for the driver, and a pry bar. "Pranit, take whatever else you might want from this kit."

[joertexas]

Pranit returns to see the police iin the middle of the hallway working.

He unpacks his vacc suit.

He grimaces when it still has his Lt. Commander tabs and ship info.

He takes them off carefully except his name tag, which he leaves on.

He boots up the computer, sends a code to the the captain to for his video feed.

I have a full 360 video suit that records

.

"Police commander, Captain, I'm ready to make entry."

See the other post about the tools.

Indrani's suit acknowledges the link, and Indrani turns to Pranit. "Let's go." She walks to the airlock, and boards the ship. "First, let's clear these pipes and cables from the airlock. We have to seal the outer door before we do anything else."

[ateno]

Indrani's suit acknowledges the link, and Indrani turns to Pranit. "Let's go." She walks to the airlock, and boards the ship. "First, let's clear these pipes and cables from the airlock. We have to seal the outer door before we do anything else."

Pranit grabs a laser cutter, a power spanner. a couple scanners, a multi tool and duct tape.

"Suit check."

Pranit holds up his arms.

Just like in the Navy

[Monsieur Rose]

Noor

She shakes her head sadly. "If only that were true. I've been on the run for a few days now. I thought the Queen was my way forward, but now..." She tries out a dirty blond with a loose curl. "How long will it take to get her ready? I just don't have a clue."

Noor turns to Arnwulf. "Pranit is an old friend. Who I hadn't seen for five years before today. A good man, though, helped me out without a fight." She looks down at her burner phone. "This is still unsettling. I keep feeling exposed and having people message me by name isn't helping."

"How did they find me, Arnwulf? But thank you for reserving a room for me. Whose name did you put it under?"

She finishes up her makeup and hair and chooses a lovely silk scarf. "My papers say my name is Samira Vizier. Call me Sam. Let's go find my clothes."

[joertexas]

Indrani's suit acknowledges the link, and Indrani turns to Pranit. "Let's go." She walks to the airlock, and boards the ship. "First, let's clear these pipes and cables from the airlock. We have to seal the outer door before we do anything else."

Pranit grabs a laser cutter, a power spanner. a couple scanners, a multi tool and duct tape.

"Suit check."

Pranit holds up his arms.

Just like in the Navy

Oops, forgot. Suit checks, and then the rest...

[Bluetongue]

Arnwulf

How did they find me, Arnwulf? But thank you for reserving a room for me. Whose name did you put it under?"

. I will arrange the hotel reserve adjoining rooms for you Ma'am and your aide."

"I took one of the shareholder agenda papers with names listed. Whatever was used on that paperwork for your registration. Perhaps the company name?" He wasn't really specific. Just booked two rooms together.

"It appears someone who has a grudge Ma'am. They pointed you out and left. They must have known you would be here.

I understand your sister made several media announcements during the week. Perhaps whoever sought you put two and two together and believed you would turn up here?"

I have made enquiries and your sister has remained untroubled."

[BackworldTraveller]

Tiberius

"Thank you. You are most sufficient. I will take a copy of those receipts for the accountant.
Now first things first. We will rescind our power refusal so let's get the juice flowing.

I also need to organise the ship being refuelled. The tanks are probably running on empty though flushing the system will be easier before we fill up. Can you quote me for fuel tonnage costs.

We might also need to augment external securities, who licences the purchase of guided missile systems, sandcasters and the like? Not like that is an off-the-shelf item.

And I need to organise a team of industrial cleaners. Equipped with jet washers, tile buffers, pest control. We are doing a top to bottom, inside and out refurb. Sparkling enough for the navy admiral to come inspect it himself."

Connection controls are in the bay airlock. Here is the access key for the bay. Thank you for calling by.

[BackworldTraveller]

The police operation to remove the drugs grow appears to be attracting attention from a small group of people - A couple of nosy dockers and a bored teen on a push-bike.

[joertexas]

The police operation to remove the drugs grow appears to be attracting attention from a small group of people - A couple of nosy dockers and a bored teen on a push-bike.

Indrani is busy clearing the airlock so she can close it.