Freeport 5 and Benitez Family communications

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....:Robert Pirx, Freeport 5:...

Senora Selena Benítez.

Although, I have no idea about the xenoarcheology and I can not help you personally, but I may know people who have such knowledge. Give me some time to recognize the matter. I'll be back with informations soon.

Robert Pirx

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[Selena_Benitez]

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Source : Selena Benitez, Crete, Omicron Gamma
Destination : Robert Pirx, Freeport 5, Omega-41

Yes, it's me again, and as you might have guessed already - I've got a request for you. Without going into too much detail regarding the rather lax Cretan regulations on introducing non-native sealife into the ecosystem...

Er, let me try that again. The famous Benitez bar on Crete has suffered some damage. The wine cellar is a complete write off, the magnificent teak paneling isn't so magnificent anymore...and that is to say nothing of the state of the vintage scotch cabinet.

I am sure that being a gentleman of refined taste, you understand the importance of a well-furnished and well-stocked bar, lounge and kitchen. I would like you to put out those mercantile feelers of yours and source us some quality alcohol. The sooner, the better, as some parties seem to have it in their head that I was somehow personally responsible for the damage caused to the bar.

Now, on a more serious note. I believe Alfonso was one of your main contacts within our family. Unfortunately, he has been severely injured in the course of his duties and will be hospitalised for the foreseeable future. Another person will be appointed in his stead at Etna, but this will not have an effect on any of your current trade relations with the base.

Don't worry - we're taking good care of him.


Selena Benitez

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...:Robert Pirx:...
...:Trading Office, Freeport 5:...

Senora Selena Benitez

I understand perfectly how big problem may be the bar without alcohol. I called my contacts immediately in order to complete the delivery of quality alcohol. It took some time, but I managed. Ship with alcohol just landed on Crete.
I did not know how many boxes you need, so I brought the whole ship of different brands. You can reject those that do not seem good enough for you. I'll bring the other in return.
I do not know what size of damage occurred in the bar, whether the supply of alcohol is enough, or maybe you need tobacco, or a luxury food also. Do not hesitate to identify needs.

I hope Senor Alfonso is doing well, wish him a speedy recovery.

Best regards

Robert Pirx

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[Selena_Benitez]

An unmarked trading ship moors with the Freeport in the early hours of the morning. It unloads its cargo and leaves as quickly and as silently as it arrived.

It leaves behind a neatly stacked pyramid of shipping containers. A folded slip of paper is pinned to one of the crates:

"For Senor Prix. With compliments."

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Android Rt-525 came to the office - There is a consignment for you in the hangar, Sir.
- Bring it here - Robert muttered.
- But Sir, these are 3600 crates. - Android replied, and though he is unable to express emotions, it was evident that he is confused of inability to comply with this impossible command.
- How much? - Robert was surprised - I did not order any supplies to the port recently. What is it?
- 3600 units of Artifacts, and a letter to you, Sir - RT handed to Robert a piece of paper on which was written neatly:

"For Senor Prix. With compliments."

- What was that ship? - Robert asked
- There were not indications, but the crew looked like Corsairs. - RT said.
- You said Corsairs... - Robert smiled - a long time I did not get a gift from a woman. - he fell into a reverie - she had to be satisfied with our last delivery - he said after a moment and then he chose the frequency of the Benitez family, and he sent:

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...:Robert Pirx:...

Thank You!

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