»EXTRNL: Becca

[Geno]

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Hey. I'm sorry for leaving on such short notice, Becca. I've got a couple of things to take care of. I wired you some creds for spotting the room, I just got a little paycheck for a small time errand I did a while ago.

Let me know if you want me to sweeten the pot a little more, I've kept you up quite a bit last night.

Hope to see you soon.

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[AuruemSaber]

To: Laz
Sender ID: Rebecca Harper

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Hey, Laz, I'm sorry about conking out back there in Rheinland, I clearly underestimated just how much the last few days have kicked my arse.

Please tell me I didn't miss anything important and you didn't get yourself killed.

And he wouldn't even be able to answer if he did, good one 'Beck.

And now I'm talking to myself, yeah okay just let me know if you aren't dead.

Cheers.

[Geno]

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Oh, hey. I was wondering what happened to you. Hope you've found yourself an okay cot to rest on. Don't worry though - you didn't miss out on anything important. We had to haul ass to the depot because my Thorium MOX in the hold was quickly burning out, you have no idea how quickly these things run out of buffer cells when they're not actively burning inside an engine.

How 'bout we dance a little more soon? My Hawfinch is still under repairs, but I sure as shootin' can bust out some sick moves. I'd hate to have some spook fuck get the upper hand over me. I definitely welcome a chance for a little training, my hands were made for building, not fightin'. But if push comes to shove, I need to be ready.

Plus, if you win you get to have the first rouuund~.

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[AuruemSaber]

To: Laz
Sender ID: Rebecca Harper

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Bet.

P.S. Stop trying so hard.

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I'm not trying hard. But I have to every now and again.
"Go big or go home", am I right?

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[AuruemSaber]

To: Laz
Sender ID: Rebecca Harper

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So, did you get a verdict yet?

How bad was the bollocking and how long you grounded for?

[Geno]

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No. I'm still on the hot seat. I've waited the entire day for this shit to go down. I haven't caught a wink of sleep over this.

I'm a little afraid of what might happen.

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[AuruemSaber]

To: Laz
Sender ID: Rebecca Harper

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Uh... I suppose an apology is in order for last night.

I, well uhm, I don't remember too much, was it bad?

[Geno]

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You're fine. I had to haul your sumptuous butt off into a rented room with the help of some Zoner guy. I think I've bought you a stay for about twenty-four hours, so you should probably check in with the room admin desk before leaving. Don't worry, it's on my tab.

Just... please don't get too drunk again, if you can? You were kind of delirious last night.

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[AuruemSaber]

To: Laz
Sender ID: Rebecca Harper

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That would explain why I didn't wake up in my room.

I- what did I even say last night?