Aye, they will say everything just for the sake of appearences. Politics are a nightmare, too.

No one can be bothered with honest discussion? Well, this is what happends to people when you herd them long enough.

Yup, you got that bit right. Born and raised in Kusari, although I was lucky enough to live outside of it's society, for the most part. Say what you want, I consider myself one of the lucky ones.

You?

Sorry, never heard of it. Also, never heard about "The Frontier R&D", so ... yeah.

*The speaker took a long sip form his bottle, then suddenly stopped, almost chocking himself.*

W ... wait a second. Despite what you say, and what you believe, you still joined Ageria?! Why?! Why the f*ck you want to live in the pen with the rest of livestock?!

*The speaker snickered*

Well well well, so we're dreamin' big, eh Anthony? That's good, that's good... yeah... that means there is still some part of you that refuses to get herded. Who knows how soon will it be too late for you?

More bad news for you though. Whatever you're doing right now, you're not getting where you want to be, trust me. No one has ever accomplished anything by collecting good boy points. Better get used to your stable life as mister nobody, because that's where you're headed. That's the hard truth there for you.

About me? Well.. how do I earn cash for a living?

*The speaker sighs*

Tomodachi, the truth is, I don't need cash for a living. I'm a free man, you see? The universe is a biiig, big place. You can find anything you need in there, whenever you need... Yes, that includes food.

Tell you what. You want to make something out of yourself? Be someone's boss? I'll show you how I earn the bloody cash. How about that? Take your time and think this trough because,

Well...

I'm not gonna ask you again.

I'm glad you explained that to yourself way before I had to open my mouth.

*The speaker laughs uncontrollably*

Well, not beasts, Anthony, just arseholes. Acting like they own the race just because nobody caught them cheating.

Anyway!

Look, the job will be painfully simple for you. You're from Liberty, and you're an experienced captain, aren't you? I'm sure you know how to handle long trips. Very long trips. Like let's say... to edgeworlds and back?

Exotic goods are allways in high demand in New York, and I have a cliend who's willing to pay for em' well. All we have to do is to move the cargo without attracting too much unwanted attention. My boys have never been to liberty, and to be honest, I don't trust them to pull it off safely, not with a sensitive load on board.

We could help each other. Get your hands on something with a cargo bay. I'll guide our little convoy out, and you will navigate us in Liberty. Whatever fits in your bay goes to your pockets.

Deal?

Wise choice, friend. Wise choice.

Haul your starflea to Bering. There is a quote-unquote hub of scum and villany there, I'm sure you've heard of it. Meet me there. Ah, and fill your junk up with some foodsuffs, to the brim. I know it sounds strange but... just trust me on that.

By the way... I know what you're asking. It's not what you think. I'm no pusher. You will see for yourself, soon, anyway...

Now, if you excuse me, I have a ship to dock, talk to you soon.

*You hear someone pushing buttons on the comm unit intensively, and then, the signal cuts out.*