Mes Amis:
I am afraid the lifestyle of Les Vampirs was not quite what I expected it to be. First and foremost, the appointments of le Brigands bases leave...something to be desired. Secondly, as I have participated in several instances of 'le tax', my reputation has suffered somewhat. I have recieved many tearstained letters from fans begging me to return from 'Le cote en Noir'. However, most important of all, I have been even less challenged as a racer here than I was on the course.
Therefore, I leave you, having accepted a sponsorship from GMS to return to le racecourse. I will of course respect our former partnership and not give any information to la policie. Furthermore, I leave you in the good hands of a young friend of mine, one far more suited to le Brigands lifestyle.
Bonne chance mes amis.
-Clovis
Comm ID: Asterix
Bonjour! I am Asterix, recommended by Clovis to replace him in Les Vampirs. I have tres bon references already:
ARRRGH! -Anonymous Corsair
Asterix is a fine young man... he has a silver tongue and a steady hand on the helm. -Getafix, elderly Brigand
I have never seen such speed, such power, such cleverness... truly Asterix is a Gallic Brigand to be admired. ...please can I have my ship and cargo back now? -Martin Leveraux, IDE shipping
Woof! -Dogmatix, dog
We will pay 100,000 francs for any information on the notorious pirate Asterix. -Gallic Royal Police
Ah, you wish me to tell you of Asterix? I have written a song for just such an occasi- ACK! HELP! MERCY! -Cacofonix, bard, interrupted by Fulliautomatix, mechanic
Be kinder than necessary, because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
J.M. Barrie