Halpert Kennedy, Starfliers To: Whoever, Unione Corse Subject: I have no idea, cake?
Hello, Corse? Is that how you say it? In any case, Corse, you guys. I'm a Starflier.
Happened into arriving in Provence. Lovely little space, noticed a planet that looks like Curacao! Either Orbital has influence out here or you guys are just as lucky to have a planet you can swim in. Wanted to have a chat with one of you, I don't mind much who of course.
I'll be renting a room on the Freeport until my rounds are done. Whoa, those are big rocks...
• Recipient: Halpert Kennedy, for the Starfliers
• Sender: Principal Alfredo Orsini
• Source: Planet Marseille, New Marseille, Provence
• Subject: Beautiful, isn't it?
Saluti Monsieur Halpert Kennedy,
I am Principal Alfredo Orsini, of the Unione Corse. Yes, Corse. It's a pleasure.
Please be my guest, as proof of our hospitality, I will offer you a suite on the planet instead, as you, a Sirian, has yet to discover the beauties of Provence, and Gallia. And no, Provence has almost zero foreign influence except if it is regulated by us.
I have heard briefly about your organisation, could you tell me more, maybe around a drink? This is not an everyday occurrence.
Regardless, you are welcome to stay on Planet Marseille, as long as we can have a meeting as you wish.
Halpert Kennedy, Starfliers To: Alfredo Orsini, Unione Corse Subject: You beat me to it
Thanks, if I have a choice, I'll order purple sheets for this suite. I sleep better in purple.
The reason I wanted to have a chat is to learn more about you guys. I don't much get the chance to visit Gallia, so now I'm ignoring my main duties as a Starflier and making some time now.
Likely I'll be sleeping while you're up and about. Flying long stretches screws with my sleep pattern. We'll keep the conversation here if that flys by you fine?
If or when I'm up at the same time, I'll meet. My ship, '\S/'Pulsar, is in Provence in the meantime.
• Recipient: Halpert Kennedy, for the Starfliers
• Sender: Principal Alfredo Orsini
• Source: Planet Marseille, New Marseille, Provence
• Subject: RE: You beat me to it
Saluti again, Monsieur Halpert Kennedy,
Your preference for purple sheets has been duly noted, and suitable accommodations shall be arranged for your stay, as confirmed by the conciergerie. It will also ensure all necessary arrangements are made for your visit on Planet Marseille.
I welcome this opportunity to discuss with you. A face-to-face here would be rather better. Indeed, as you mentioned, it appears our schedules may not align.
As for the Unione Corse, well, it is a unique organization, I'll give you a small rundown now - why you don't know much is because it is the very core of the Unione Corse, we are highly secretive Families - we also can enforce laws within Gallia Space, it should give you a hint - and when you'll confirm your stay, then we'll have all these talks.
Halpert Kennedy, Starfliers To: Alfredo Orsini, Unione Corse Subject: Come on, tell me
Beautiful. I love me some purple. About you being all secret-y, tell me something!
If not, then at least let me know why there's a race course here. That's not secretive, as it's within earshot of the Freeport. I hear engines buzzing around in that field while I'm trying to take a nap.