To: Aspen Harlow From: The Gryphon, Sean Goodman

[Stoner_Steve]

Starlight Research Consortium
Chasing starlight since 829 A.S.

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From:
Forgemaster Goodman

Relay:
Freeport 14

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Aspen,

Hope you're weathering the outlands well. Brad mentioned you might be in need of a berth – the Gryphon has plenty of spare bunks. No pressure, but an open hatch is an open hatch, you know? Speaking of the Gryphon, that's actually the other reason I'm reaching out. Let's just say the latest Consortium "salvage" operation left a bit of a bad taste in my mouth, and I'm not sure it was the space-grog. This whole debt situation feels like a chain around the Gryphon's hull, keeping us tethered to their whims.

I was hoping to catch up with some folks who've been out for a while, get a sense of how the Gryphon runs without the Consortium's... watchful eye. Your insights, especially after a few daring ventures of your own, would be invaluable, Aspen. You've always had a knack for seeing the bigger picture, and frankly, your opinion matters to me.

If you're up for it, maybe we could grab a drink sometime and swap stories about... well, let's just say surviving both the frontier and the Consortium. No pressure either way, but an open hatch is an open hatch, and all that.

--Sean Goodman
Magister Fabricae, The Gryphon
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Aspen Harlow
Sean Goodman

Let's Open The Hatch

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Hello, Forgemaster. Quite the title!

Good to hear from you again, Sean. Canaria's been a welcome, if rough, host world after I had to make the hard choice to leave Penny behind me. Certainly the safest one can expect from the Omegas, though with all the Corsairs living on the planet too, that may be a low bar. The country here is wonderful, but I find I yet prefer space to the cities. Spending some time on your vessel is sure to be fascinating. But, I'm digressing.

I knew things were a bit tense when Brad seemed prickly about oversight, and if you're under the gun yourself, it seems that goes a touch deeper.

You're flattering me with that appraisal, friend, but let's wait until I get a grasp of what's happening on-board before we see if I can lend a hand. A shared drink is a fine occasion for us to figure it out, and also a fine occasion to complain about Alberta. If you want tales of surviving the Consortium, that'll be my big one.

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Dr. Aspen Harlow

Zoner Pathfinder

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[Stoner_Steve]

Starlight Research Consortium
Chasing starlight since 829 A.S.

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From:
Forgemaster Goodman

Relay:
Freeport 14

Encryption Strength:
Standard

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Aspen,

Sounds swell, I've included our homing beacon frequency, when your in the area let me know and I'll join you for a drink at The Roost. Don't worry about trying to find it, my assistant Debbie Wittleman will happily guide you to my home, workspace, relaxation center.

--Sean Goodman
Magister Fabricae, The Gryphon
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