The Nonsense Factory: Main engineering bay
The uncertainty set in slowly between the workers and Ampere. There was a certain vibe all around the Factory as many ships were let go and certain equipment orders were unsigned. People whispered rumours to each other about what could happen that puts the Factory in this state. Ampere was not happy. He knew whats going on and he knew that he need to act quickly.
Ampere went back to his office and opened up his personal tablet. He opened up a secure transmission protocol to Padua's Bar
"I think its time we need to talk"
He said before ending the transmission. He placed his tablet down and prepared two drinks. Leaning back in his chair looking out to the bay that stood almost empty with workers waiting.
The Nonsense Factory: Main engineering bay, Amperes office
Ampere who was slowly sipping his whiskey picked up his tablet and responded to the message.
"Here on the factory. We got a situation."
He put the tablet down and downed his drink. He waved to the workers outside to call off work today. Hour later the whole hangar bay was empty and silent.
The Nonsense Factory: Main engineering bay, Amperes office
Ampere grinned over the message while reading the name of the Ship. He had early details and datas about said ship and he was delighted that the old lady still flies. He opened the hangars and made sure that the landing clamps ready to accomodate the ship.
He stood up from his old creaking chair, and once again put his old service coat on before leaning back to his tablet and checking the ETA on arrival
The Nonsense Factory: Amperes office
Ampere watched while the ship slowly clamps onto the docking arms and lay its masive hull onto the bay. The Factory workers quickly rushed to the ship to carry out basic repairs and to get rid of the radiation resedue.
Ampere stood still till Amy walked down from the ship
"Long time no see.. I wish we could meet in better times than this"
Ampere escorted Amy to his office and offered a seat at his table where a well-aged whiskey was waiting for the guest.
"Im sure you noticed that the bay is quite empty.. im not gonna lie to ya, we running low on supplies. And the man who is responsible is missing. As a long assosiate with the Rogues, im sure you know what that means... "
Ampere activated his personal datapad where a CCTV camera showed Mokas old office being fully empty.
"What you think?"
The Nonsense Factory: Amperes office
Ampere took off his old dark blue service coat and hanged it while the office doors closed. He took his seat infront of Amy and listened how the hidden maniac slowly rised to the surface. Ampere admired the emotions and feelings slowly overtaking Amy's actions while grabing his bottle of whiskey and pours a new round.
This time, there are three full glasses on the table in front of them. As he puts the whiskey down, he looks at Amy.
"There are many things yes"
He gently places his fingers around his own glass which is in the middle and using his pointer finger to poke the third one.
"But we need all the help we can get.. and recently an old friend of our pack just came back to the range of one of the long-range nodes"
On the screen, a very particular ship's blueprints draw out. Ampere presses a button, causing the screen to display a console with running codes.
"I suggest inviting him as well.."