The Black Knife

[mtjsmith]

16 years ago

He ran his hand over the ship, feeling the metal join to the next piece with every rivet. The slight pop-marks and small dents from her shake-down cruise on the front. Hmm.. There was a bit of discolouration on this joint.

"She's a fine little ship eh son?."

Fergus turned to the seller.

"All yours for only 20m, brand new."
"See I gotta story. S'bout whit happened tae tha' last person who crossed meh in tha' Nomad War? Ah, perhaps fer anuffer day - Fer now - I'm nae payin' 20m credits fer it. Especially as it's been chopped."
"No it hasn't!"
"Aye, it has pal, an' if ye think yer getting away wi' it - Ye've got another thin' coming"

He drew his sidearm and pointed it at the seller. He was holding a briefcase which promptly threw over.

"S'yer cash. Sod aff."

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