>> DECRYPTING DATA STREAM
>> INCOMING TRANSMISSION
>> COMM ID: Giovanni Vega
Salve, Dr Jameson
Due to certain circumstances, my time with the Sirius Cartel is finished. Let's just say my direction doesn't match theirs. But, I won't bore you with such details, and I'll get to the point; I'm sure you're a busy man with things to do. I have grown quite accustomed to the Outcast weaponry. Particularly, the Kraken turrets, and would like your permission to keep using them. Naturally, I am a friend to the Outcast nation and wouldn't dream of using it in a manner which would upset you. And if I did, well.. I'm sure I'll get a visit from Mirage.
Vega grins, and takes a long drag from a cigar, letting the smoke escape from his mouth.
Should you have any concerns, feel free to contact me on this frequency. I'll remain on Cali for the time being.
[From: D. Jameson.]
[To: Mr Vega.]
[Re: Your request]
Good day.
I would like to know what you plan on doing with the weaponry, and your spare time, now that you've left the Cartel... After you have told me that, we can discuss the terms of their release.
The weapons will be used primarily to defend myself. As you know, we made quite a few enemies keeping the Tau-23 corridor clear over these last few months. Bounty Hunters aren't known for their compassion, nor would they really care that I have left the Cartel.
As for my spare time, I intend to do things I haven't done before. See some sights, settle a few scores. You see, I'm having some rather unusual.. complications from cardamine use. I'm not a doctor, nor did I understand well what mine told me, but it has something to do with unexpected mutations to my DNA. Apparently, my body, while quite addicted to the stuff, seems to now reject it whenever I breathe it in. The liquid variety, which I went through great personal expense to acquire, is keeping me alive for the moment, but I don't know for how long. It's bizarre, I know. But hey, we all die sometime.