[Taocow PBEM] Chapter IX - The King Of The River

[Aaron Clausen]

> [Alex]
> "The price is a bit uncomfortable but I think I can swing that amount. I
> have a little skill with the installation of electronics and such
> systems myself. If I expected to be here a little longer than I think is
> likely, I would offer you my services as an assistant to help with
> repairs," Alex responds
> [/Alex]

[GM]
Ugul sighs.  "A skilled technician would be a great asset.  If you decide to
stay here, and you can do the job, I could use you."

When Ugul receives Alex's payment, he takes out the force field, puts it in
a box, and hands it to her.  He then looks up, "Can I help anyone else?"
[/GM]

[Bongo]
Bongo looks at some heavy Deadboy armor.  It's a bit rough looking, painted
camouflage green, and needs some modifications to fit his body.

"How much?" Bongo asks Ugul.
[/Bongo]

[GM]
"It's in good condition." Ugul says.  "50,000 credits, plus 8,000 for the
modifications."
[/GM]

[Bongo]
Bongo looks at Alex.  "Think you can fit this to me, Alex?"
[/Bongo]

[Meanwhile...]

> > [GM]
> > As they walk out on to the street, Alister and Talis see Major Pournelle still
> > standing there, and a beautiful Elf come walking out of the weapons  store, and
> > look at them with some recognition.
> >
> > As for Sialillion, she sees the Elf and the bald-headed  Technowizard, and
> > recognizes them immediately from the King's report.
> >
> > Major Pournelle sees them.  "Ah, Lady Sialillion, these are the other two members
> > of the party; Talas and Alister.  What seems to be the problem, has that miserable
> > young girl chased you out?  She's not much of a conversationalist,  though I'm
> > told she's a skilled technowizard."
> > [/GM]


> [Sia]
> Sialillion has a rueful smirk on her face as she exits the shop.  She looks up, a bit
> startled to hear her name called out, and comes to attention as Major Pournelle
> points Talas and Alister out to her (and vice versa).   She approaches the two of
> them with a somewhat blustery and officious air.
>
> "Ah, good, I was afraid I might have to track you two down.  I am Sialillion, emissary
> to the king.  Greetings."  She curtseys slightly.
>
> "And hello to you, kindred," she adds to Talas in Elven, with a nod  and a smile.  Her
> accent is difficult to place.  It is an odd brogue,  somewhat rough and suggestive of
> the working class.  It is certainly   not the courtly dialect of Elven that her station would
> suggest, but then this is a human kingdom.
> [/Sia]

> [Talas]
> Talas gives a deep bow and says in Elvish "It is a pleasure to meet you my Lady."
> Talas's own accent is completely unrecognizable to Sia.
> [/Talas]

> [Sia]
> "I must speak with your group privately on a matter of utmost importance," she
> continues in American.  "I've already spoken to your comrades, and they have agreed
> to come speak with me as soon as they  are done," and at this last word a pause and
> a slight smirk again,  "shopping."  She chuckles to herself slightly.   It is unclear what
> exactly she finds amusing about the concept.
> [/Sia]

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Aaron Clausen   mightymartianca at gmail.com