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Askor nods "The seller is willing to sell. We shouldn't force further negotiations on her. We have already turned 800 000 into 4 million."
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Jonas is quiet, considering the others suggestions.
"Agreed, let's not push our luck. If the seller is willing to accept then so should we. "
"Agreed, let's not push our luck. If the seller is willing to accept then so should we. "
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As you walk down the halls of the hotel, having left Zulehka's room, you all receive a text message from the Guardian AI.
I have found it difficult to purchase transport due to the source of my funds and my lack of identification. I have therefore been forced to deal with less formal market channels. There is a stripped down Free Merchant available for purchase. On which date can I tell the seller we will be available to finalize the deal?
The crew returns to the bargaining table and find Katib sitting with his body slightly turned away and slightly facing toward a large window behind the table. He has his eyes closed. As you file in he opens his eyes and smiles at the crew. "You of course know of Idarete Citadel Drives. The fact that a corporation can control an entire planet and monopolize something so crucial as spike drives...I feel for natives of that planet...Alas I digress. Do we have a deal?"
I have found it difficult to purchase transport due to the source of my funds and my lack of identification. I have therefore been forced to deal with less formal market channels. There is a stripped down Free Merchant available for purchase. On which date can I tell the seller we will be available to finalize the deal?
The crew returns to the bargaining table and find Katib sitting with his body slightly turned away and slightly facing toward a large window behind the table. He has his eyes closed. As you file in he opens his eyes and smiles at the crew. "You of course know of Idarete Citadel Drives. The fact that a corporation can control an entire planet and monopolize something so crucial as spike drives...I feel for natives of that planet...Alas I digress. Do we have a deal?"
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Sem remains perched on her chair when you re-enter the room. She has her knees pulled up, her arms around them, her face lowered and peeking through them. Her hair is touseled forward, partially concealing her red-rimmed eyes. With Katib turned away from her and staring out the window, the silence is palpable before he breaks it to speak to the crew instead.
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At the Iderate comment Katushya briefly directs a baleful glare at Katib before controlling herself.
The principal is reluctantly persuaded to accept the risible offer, but unlikely to be interested in following up their work on other such projects in light of the negligible recompense for the effort expended. I regret there has been no good will purchased with so low a valuation. Short term thinking. Surprising in a government.
The principal is reluctantly persuaded to accept the risible offer, but unlikely to be interested in following up their work on other such projects in light of the negligible recompense for the effort expended. I regret there has been no good will purchased with so low a valuation. Short term thinking. Surprising in a government.
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Shion holds back the desire to scoff as Katyusha describes short-term thinking in a government surprising, turning her attention instead to the blonde-haired elephant in the room. When a free moment arrives, she sidles over to the girl and nods a greeting. "You seem to know both sides in this arrangement. What's your angle?" The statement is less a threat than a genuinely inquiry from a curious party.
This was the first she'd heard of them buying a ship for the AI. Things were rapidly escalating on several fronts at once, and Shion hated not being on top of them.
Shion holds back the desire to scoff as Katyusha describes short-term thinking in a government surprising, turning her attention instead to the blonde-haired elephant in the room. When a free moment arrives, she sidles over to the girl and nods a greeting. "You seem to know both sides in this arrangement. What's your angle?" The statement is less a threat than a genuinely inquiry from a curious party.
Staring at the message for a few minutes, Shion comes to the logical conclusion that there's no point in arguing with the AI at this point. Instead, she sends it a reply asking for more information.The_Wanderer wrote: ↑Fri Feb 12, 2021 8:33 pmI have found it difficult to purchase transport due to the source of my funds and my lack of identification. I have therefore been forced to deal with less formal market channels. There is a stripped down Free Merchant available for purchase. On which date can I tell the seller we will be available to finalize the deal?
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Alix Conzweth sits silent and watches the negotiator.
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Not wishing a repeat of his previous luck with the negotiator, Jonas stays quiet and watches the man's reaction to Katushya.
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"Sums were not life changing." The girl speaks in a whisper between her knees. She then lifts her head to look at Shion and wipe her nose with the back of her hand. "He negotiated. He made the government pay when I was... saved. Made a person." She looks at Katib with longing, disappointment. "He is no longer that man."
"I have interest in work," she states to Shion, holding her voice with effort to ensure it doesn't waiver. "I'm no longer just a weapon. I... I know things." She clicks deftly through several menus and turns the viewscreen on her wrist to show Shion, angling it ensure Katib can't see, giving him the side-eye.
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"Thank you for your honesty however I think we will agree to disagree with regards to Ms. Zulehka's willingness to repeat this particular negotiation. Perhaps if she stays on the right side of...society, she won't need intermediaries in the future.The Bindoner wrote: ↑Fri Feb 12, 2021 9:05 pm At the Iderate comment Katushya briefly directs a baleful glare at Katib before controlling herself.
The principal is reluctantly persuaded to accept the risible offer, but unlikely to be interested in following up their work on other such projects in light of the negligible recompense for the effort expended. I regret there has been no good will purchased with so low a valuation. Short term thinking. Surprising in a government.
And I will assume that you will not be taking me up on my offer for recompense in order to come and work for The Blood. This is understandable given your position. However, you now have my contact information and are welcome to inquire after future work opportunities should the need arise. After all, space is vast, opportunities are vast, and all crews hit hard times eventually where they need a helping hand."
He clicks his tongue as he pulls out his datapad, types in a few things and smiles. "The deal is complete. I will wait here while you confirm payment and communicate the location and then will depart."
The man sits for a few moments humming in the silence.
For his part, Katib is reading quickly manipulating his device, clearly looking at a map. "Interesting. Very close to the city...Than you for your time." With that, the small man quickly collects his things and departs, saving one final head nod for Sem.
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Sem looks perplexed when her screen beeps. She squeaks momentarily as she looks at it. She offers Katib a small, grateful smile when he departs.The_Wanderer wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 11:12 pm All 6 party members then get a notification of a 28k credit deposit in your account.
With that, the small man quickly collects his things and departs, saving one final head nod for Sem.
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Alix Conzweth sits beside Katib while they wait for confirmation of the transfer and opens his own compad. "Should you ever need my skill sets," and Alix angles his compad so Katib can see the screen with his resume on it, "If i'm in the area, feel free to reach out. I don't come cheap, though."The_Wanderer wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 11:12 pm And I will assume that you will not be taking me up on my offer for recompense in order to come and work for The Blood. This is understandable given your position. However, you now have my contact information and are welcome to inquire after future work opportunities should the need arise. After all, space is vast, opportunities are vast, and all crews hit hard times eventually where they need a helping hand."[/dialog]
He clicks his tongue as he pulls out his datapad, types in a few things and smiles. "The deal is complete. I will wait here while you confirm payment and communicate the location and then will depart."
The man sits for a few moments humming in the silence.
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The AI replies to the group: The ship is 98 years old and was originally produced by Third Moon Shipbuilding of Rezace. They appear to be a defunct manufacturer. Ship Details:Faanku wrote: ↑Tue Feb 16, 2021 8:29 am Shion Kuznetsov
Staring at the message for a few minutes, Shion comes to the logical conclusion that there's no point in arguing with the AI at this point. Instead, she sends it a reply asking for more information.This was the first she'd heard of them buying a ship for the AI. Things were rapidly escalating on several fronts at once, and Shion hated not being on top of them.Code: Select all
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- Body has been checked and patched for atmosphere leaks
- Genuine ICD-1 Spike Drive
- Reaper Battery
- Life Support capable of maintaining your entire crew + 2 additional passengers
As you can see, this is very stripped down but I do believe it is capable of facilitating our travel offworld. And as you know, I will not require life support. Ha Ha.
The price they have given is 1.2M credits, although as I mentioned I have access to credits to cover this expenditure.
Shion is correct in that the AI seems to be assuming your support in purchasing this ship.
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Katib nods in acknowledgment to Alix and then when the business is completed, departs from the hotel leaving the crew richer and with some time on your hands.cybersavant wrote: ↑Thu Feb 18, 2021 1:47 am Alix Conzweth sits beside Katib while they wait for confirmation of the transfer and opens his own compad. "Should you ever need my skill sets," and Alix angles his compad so Katib can see the screen with his resume on it, "If i'm in the area, feel free to reach out. I don't come cheap, though."
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Alix Conzweth "I'm for hauling our new friend offworld. The text doesn't specify how many funds are available - the whole cost?" He looks around the table to see who else is in favor.
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Jonas waits for Katib to depart. He looks up from reading the ship information.
"I agree. How long do we plan to hang around here first? I suppose it depends on how quickly the ship is ready. I've got thoughts on what I want to spend my cut on and I'd need a week minimum, two ideally, to complete. Those of us with connections should work together to try and source any equipment any of us might want, might have better luck finding what we want that way. "
"I agree. How long do we plan to hang around here first? I suppose it depends on how quickly the ship is ready. I've got thoughts on what I want to spend my cut on and I'd need a week minimum, two ideally, to complete. Those of us with connections should work together to try and source any equipment any of us might want, might have better luck finding what we want that way. "
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shaidar wrote: ↑Wed Feb 24, 2021 7:10 pm Jonas waits for Sem and Katib to depart. He looks up from reading the ship information.
"I agree. How long do we plan to hang around here first? I suppose it depends on how quickly the ship is ready. I've got thoughts on what I want to spend my cut on and I'd need a week minimum, two ideally, to complete. Those of us with connections should work together to try and source any equipment any of us might want, might have better luck finding what we want that way. "
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Katib is gone, the group is talking amongst themselves. Seeing the uncertainty in Shion's expression, Sem leans forward and extends her own hands, offering to hold those of the Mavrokolan soldier. "Will you trust me?" she asks anxiously, her eyes both hopeful and vulnerable at the same time. If Shion does so, Sem holds her hands gently and closes her eyes for about a minute.Marullus wrote: ↑Wed Feb 17, 2021 9:10 pm"Sums were not life changing." The girl speaks in a whisper between her knees. She then lifts her head to look at Shion and wipe her nose with the back of her hand. "He negotiated. He made the government pay when I was... saved. Made a person." She looks at Katib with longing, disappointment. "He is no longer that man."
"I have interest in work," she states to Shion, holding her voice with effort to ensure it doesn't waiver. "I'm no longer just a weapon. I... I know things." She clicks deftly through several menus and turns the viewscreen on her wrist to show Shion, angling it ensure Katib can't see, giving him the side-eye.
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"I will go off-world," adds Sem entirely agreeably, though she doesn't know who your 'friend' is or what it entails.cybersavant wrote: ↑Wed Feb 24, 2021 6:31 pm Alix Conzweth "I'm for hauling our new friend offworld. The text doesn't specify how many funds are available - the whole cost?" He looks around the table to see who else is in favor.
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Askor looks up from his compad. "Two weeks? I could do two weeks." He starts looking for basic bootcamps on some of the topics he's interested in and settles on a piloting course.
A Pilot-0 technician should cost about 100 credits for 10 days.
He then notices Shion and Sem, watching the proceedings with caution.
A Pilot-0 technician should cost about 100 credits for 10 days.
He then notices Shion and Sem, watching the proceedings with caution.
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I'll happily take that electronic brain anywhere it wants if has a ship to fly. Anyone willing to put me in the pilot seat is my new dearest friend.cybersavant wrote: ↑Wed Feb 24, 2021 6:31 pm Alix Conzweth "I'm for hauling our new friend offworld. The text doesn't specify how many funds are available - the whole cost?" He looks around the table to see who else is in favor.
I'd prefer to keep moving, but I suppose I can amuse myself spending money for a change.Jonas waits for Katib to depart. He looks up from reading the ship information.
"I agree. How long do we plan to hang around here first? I suppose it depends on how quickly the ship is ready. I've got thoughts on what I want to spend my cut on and I'd need a week minimum, two ideally, to complete. Those of us with connections should work together to try and source any equipment any of us might want, might have better luck finding what we want that way. "
Seeing Sem with Shion Ekaterina thinks to herself That's interesting. Not a distraction placed by Katib then. An asset loose in the world. We should offer protection, she'll just get exploited by more unscrupulous people than me.