I can't help but chuckle at Bai's "security code" — I'm sure better men than I have tried to suppress laughter, and failed. That same amusement is quickly replaced with a grave concern as Bai continues talking, however... Treason isn't something I t…
My smile reaches up to my tired eyes, and I nod graciously when Robynne offers to "recruit" me for something. "That sounds delightful — recruit me for whatever sounds good. I'll find a way to make it work."
Then Bai opens the door, and greets us b…
Is it sad that I'm actually looking forward to a break from the chaos of a full system sweep? I'm sure whatever Bai has on her agenda for this little get-together will be interesting, to say the least, but we've been at this for three days now, and …
I bring my Viola everywhere, dude. It's in my bag, and my bag is with me all the time. Running back to get Deg may not be a smart idea, right now... I'm probably going to be snorkeling later, and I don't want to drag Deg into that — or owe Clarion a…
Esmerelda? No... No way. Esmerelda is a totally different woman. She would never lay a hand on a weapon in a million years. Esmerelda's all spiritual, and superstitious, and stuff. She's attentive to you, and your needs — but I never could tell if t…
My hands shoot up quicker than my brain can come up with words — a reflex I guess. My anxious smile is still there as I take a step back though, "Hey... Woah... I'm not looking for any trouble. No ma'am." I look her up and down... "Sure as hell not …
Crap. Crap! Don't turn a... Crap...
Nerves stretch my smile from ear to ear, and I raise a hand in greeting as she turns to face me. "Hhhhhiiiii... I'm Wisher." I pause a moment, looking around, "I'm lost..."
That cut on my hand hurt, OK? And it's not like I won't stand up for what's right. I've worked, starved, and scuffled with the best of them. I just don't like hurting folks much... Either way, you make a good point. Maybe I should be a little less o…
HECKS NO!
I may not be much of a fighter, but I begged and pleaded with them to not take Isis. This is bullshit! We never did anything to them, and I don't like the looks of this guy... I'm going to follow them, and find out where they're taking he…
Physical scars? No... Have you seen this baby face? I can barely grow a beard. The biggest scar I have is from a bite Lilah's dog gave me for trying to take a cooked bone from him, because he was choking on it. It's a little spot next to my knuckle …
With things settling down, I make my way back over to Isis, "I'm good to go... People here seem on edge, don't you..."My thought is interrupted by the sight of ... Guy? Girl? Both? Neither? Hmm... Let's say fella, "Hello... Can we help you?"
I slowly lower my hands as people start calming down. "Good... Good. Let's just all go our separate ways..." I look this Lawn lady in the eyes, hoping she'll get the hint. Then I look to Isis. "Do we have to? They're not going our way, are they?" I …
I step forward, holding both hands out, and try to insert myself between everyone. "Hey! Hey! That's enough! C'mon! What the hell is wrong with you people, taking shots at each other? Calm. Down."
I breathe a sigh of relief, and input some commands to have the ship resume it's course for Agliesse-2b. I pull open a comm, "excellent shooting Mr. Bezier. Seems we all owe you our hides doubly so today." I stand from the helm, and resume my positi…
I'm ... Hesitant about joining that party. Like I said, don't get me wrong, I like chatting with people lots, but I don't like messing with my brain too much. I knew a guy once used that used to drug people up and make 'em do stuff — weird stuff. I …
Well, I love a good party, and I was wandering the settlement while the caravan was busy setting up shop, looking for something to do, and I found this little alleyway filled with people dancing, and drinking, and doing drugs, and sneaking off to do…
I'll take...
• Your threshold protects not just your own space, but the space of anyone to whom you extend your protection.
and
• Your threshold provides 2-safety. Choose this again for 3-safety.
Lots of people give me joy... It's a fleeting thing, y'know? You drink yourself silly, and dance in the wind to a bunch of folks beating drums, and singing songs. That thing in your chest, then and there, is joy — but the minute your brain comes alo…
I catch Xuan's message out of the corner of my eye, and blush. I hash out a quick response as I wait for the controls to free up.
Forgive me, your Imperial Highness, but you've also mistaken my title — my name is mud. I'll see to I don't make the…
I wouldn't say it's a shock to see Xuan take the young lady down, but it certainly is unexpected. I look to my deckhands, and nod, "this young lady is under arrest, pending charges. I want her confined to quarters, and watched at all times. Understo…
I shake my head, "This is clearly for you. Put the gun down, and surrender yourself to our custody, or you'll be detained by force." My hands are loose at my side, my right hand never wandering too far from my pistol's holster...
I'm trying to look hopeful through all this, but the booze is making things fuzzy... It doesn't sound hopeful — or at least, it doesn't sound hopeful yet. I feel really terrible about her lover... She didn't even name him. "That's really awful, Isis…