The green and blue maelstrom of lights came to spectacular end as the FairLady exited the jump hole. The deck then was filled with a bright purple light from the Badlands electrical activity. Matthew had always liked the Badlands but he wouldnt tell the other crew why, Matthew reluctantly draw his face away from the show of purple light and went to the comm.
Capin, we have exited the jump hole and are en-route to Buffalo base
The face that came on the comm screen was an average looking twenty something man but the only oddity was he had one green and one blue eye.
Good, is there any activity out there?
Yes, but they are all green on our scanners Cap in Matthew said looking at the scanner
Great, Ill be up shortly
Sameth turned off the comm, took off his shirt he had fallen asleep in and through it in the refresher. He took another one from the closet, smelt it, pulled it on and went through the door toward the bridge.
Sameth walked through the bridge door and went to his seat in the middle of the room. Activated his console and looked out the window at the huge asteroid called Buffalo base.
Bobby, open a channel to Buffalo base and get docking permission we dont want to get them mad, and when Im on station oversee the cargo being unload will you?
Bobby, real name Nugunn Oy Akkavuthivanich aka Bobby is from New Tokyo in Kusari. Bobbys a pickpocket, thief, cheat all-round scoundrel but the best damn navigator this side of Sirius
Will do Captain Bobby starting to talk into his ear mic
When the FairLady finally got docking permission and was docked, Sameth and Matthew were at the airlock Sameth checked his blaster at his hip that it had a full clip. There was a ding and a green light signalling airlock was decompressed.
Okay, now Matt dont go and get yourself drunk like last time alright? Sameth said while walking through the airlock into the base.
But Cap in
No buts, I dont want to have to go and save you sorry ass again or its you head, alright
Alright Cap in, but how was I meant to know she was married let alone married to the Station Master Matthew said sourly
Good, now lets go to the bar I dont want to be late said Sameth moving in the direction of the bar.
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The Buffalo bar wasnt the cleanest bar in Sirius, but it wasnt the dirtiest either than most bar Sameth had the privilege of entering. Sameth looked around the crowded bar looking for his contact, and spotted him at a corner table that would have a great view of both exits if he knew he contact well enough. He then headed toward the table making sure his contact saw him, as well making sure Matthew make with him by pulling him away the poker table and toward the contact.
The man waited for both of them to be seated and leaned back Well it took you longer enough, for a minute there I thought you got your self caught by Liberty pigs
The man was into his late forties, clearly losing his hair and he wore an old gray business suit that was needing repair and did nothing to hide his pot bully.
Not this time Mr B, I just got caught up in the thrill of the chase Sameth said with a grin
Well I hope the cargo is still in tacked, or ill have you head
You dont have to worry nothing happened to the cargo Mr B its being unloaded as we speak, oh and is it really necessary to have your big goon hiding in the shadows pointing to the dark shadow with a outline of a big man behind Mr B Am I really that dangerous Sameth said with smile
Well no, but there was those times Mr B also smiled, after he finished speaking there was a beep from Mr Bs side and his smile grew
Well Captain Neil, it seems the cargo has been transferred and your payment as well to your account he extended his hand toward Sameth and they both shook hands Pleasure doing business with you young Neil
And you as well Mr B he then got up, he was about to head toward the exit and realised Matthew wasnt next to him. He swore to himself for not keeping an eye on him and then he heard someone yell Cheater! He turned to see that a group all get up from there seats and he spotted Matthew trying to calm them down and went to pick up the credits on the table. Some of the men pull their weapons out to stop him but to have them blasted out of their hands by Sameth.
I wouldnt do that gentlemen Sameth said with his blaster levelled at the group and the group froze.
One of the men from the group said What do you want?
Unfortunately he is one of my crew Sameth waved of his blaster at Matthew And unfortunately I also look after my crew
We dont care hes a cheater and the group all yelled cheater
Well I know that, and I know hes a bloody terrible cheater at that, but is it really important? Why cant he just put all the credits back on the table and forget this ever happened?
The group looked uncertain and about to agree when one guy at the back said No! get the cheater and the group quickly picked up the weapons. Matthew threw the credits down and ran passed his captain. Sameth was running behind him while firing at the group and then at the exit threw a flash bang grenade at the men. They both kept running toward the FairLady.
Sameth pulled out his portable comm. While running and said Bobby get the Lady ready for us, were needing a fast get away with out a question as to why Bobby answered Right away Captain, shell be ready for ya
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The Fairlady was on its way back toward the jump hole and Sameth was at the cargo bay airlock with Matthew standing in front off the closed door.
What the hell were you thinking you stupid frak, you could have got me in a lot of trouble back there
I dont know what came over me, I saw that they were playing poker and I couldnt help myself im so sorry Capin now with a pitiful look on his face it will never happen again Capin, I swear
Sameth went close to him and said Im sorry Matt I wish I could believe that, I have already given you more than enough chances and with that the door opened behind Matthew and he was pushed in he had a surprised look on his face. The door closed after him, Sameth pushed the comm and said You like the Badlands so much, live in it and with that he pushed the button that open the outside airlock doors and watched Matthew get flown out into space.
Then he heard Bobby over the ship comm. Captain we have jumped and entering trade line
He answered back Good, keep me posted im going to be in my quarters