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    OOC Thread

    Location: Ezra - Haller Landing

    Freight runs are a mixed bag. Sometimes they can be lucrative. Taking precious cargo from point A to point B, where the recipient pays handsomely, even after giving the "finder's fee" to the guy who hooked you up with the job. Sometimes the pay's not so good, where at the end of the run, after the fee is paid out, the captain is faced with the choice: Fuel, food, payroll-- pick two.

    Even leaving out the issue of payment, there are sometimes other concerns with that cargo. Transporting livestock, for instance, leaves a ship often filthy and smelling for weeks. Same can be true for some chemical cargo.

    And then there's the ever-present possibility of piracy. Various groups have been getting bolder these last few months, largely out on the Rim, but they've started to encroach into the Border systems as of late.

    Fortunately for the crew of the Deucalion, the run from Greenleaf to Ezra was a short one. Alcomb Medical, a small pharmacom, needed to get a load of medical supplies from their refinery to a company town on Ezra to combat a minor, but stubborn, outbreak of the flux. They were even able to secure payment at both ends of the run, negating the need to go back to Greenleaf for the remainder of their money. Even threw in innocs for the entire crew to keep them from catching the flux, too.

    This left the Deucalion needing a new job, though. Haller Landing was the local spaceport, plus a seaport, and thus there was trade to be had there. The crew had divvied up their pay and it was time to acquire supplies-- the pantry was getting kind of thin, and there was a market to browse in-- and otherwise fill some time until a job surfaced. If one was in need of refreshment or food, the biggest pub in town was the Slack Water Tavern.

    Mando was keeping an eye on the ship, and had last been seen sitting outside the ramp, his gun-cleaning supplies out, but taking the time to trim his stubble with the edge of his knife.

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    GM NOTES

    Here we go! Quick ground-rule -- Always start your post with your character name and where they are. Example: Mando - Outside the Deucalion, Haller Landing This will make it easier for me to keep track of where folks are when they split up.

    Everyone has their pay, and whomever is doing the shopping probably has been given enough to get a month's worth of foodstuffs (supposing it's just the crew eating, that is).

    Things for the crew to do:
    - Get supplies (food, fuel, engine necessities, etc.)
    - Get a job (check the Cortex, ask around, etc.)
    - Get some fun in (use your imagination)
    PWNADE(TM) - Serve up a glass today! | PWNZER - An act of pwnage so awesome, it's like the victim got hit by a tank.

    There are only Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse because I choose to walk!

  • #2
    Sama - Food Markets (she would of volunteered to do that shopping since she helps with most of the cooking)

    She wanders the markets enjoying the rare planet side free time so often denied her growing up. Smells filling her nose, and the merry laughter of strangers....no people....going about their lives. "Captain said we might be here a while...wonder what fun there is to do?

    She talks with merchants and begins the job of haggling for fresh food stuffs, a trick she learned at her papa's knee.

    ((Note: If planet side, she IS barefoot, station- shes wearing mid-calf boots).
    Last edited by Sarlon; 10-23-2013, 02:32 AM.
    It is by snark alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of the coffee bean that thoughts acquire 'tude, the lips acquire mouthiness, the glares become a warning.

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    • #3
      Tucker - Ezra Markets

      "I'll go look for parts and fuel capn'"

      Before heading out he would ask Sama to make a list of any supplies or parts she needs for the engine. In the meanwhile he would also keep a look out for any books he is mostly certain Lizzie has not read yet.

      As Sama heads out, "If you get into trouble you just let out a mighty loud scream and I'll be sure to run the other way." He gives her a wide teasing grind and then heads out toward the Market as well eventually splitting off as they are after different things.

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      • #4
        Sama - still markets

        she gave Tucker a list of items in order of priority, "and don't forget the wallabingbang tumi turner."

        She says that with a straight face as they part ways, then lets loose a hearty chuckle as soon as she knows hes out of ear shot.
        It is by snark alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of the coffee bean that thoughts acquire 'tude, the lips acquire mouthiness, the glares become a warning.

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        • #5
          Captain Zhan - earlier on the ship

          Before anyone leaves I will tell everyone that they need to go exactly nowhere on this planet unarmed or at the very least alone, and if you go unarmed your escort better be armed.

          If anyone asks why the answer will be "Lot's of people around here have rather nasty intentions..."

          "Also, Spider I'll be going with you." Have to keep an eye on the finances afterall. "Sama, who are you taking with you, or are you going with us?"
          Last edited by Exile; 10-23-2013, 01:37 PM.

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          • #6
            Sama almost visibly flinches at the mention of being armed, and hurriedly points at tucker.

            "Last time I sent him off alone to look for parts, he came back with new versions that don't blend well with the ship, also gotta make sure he stays out of trouble."
            It is by snark alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of the coffee bean that thoughts acquire 'tude, the lips acquire mouthiness, the glares become a warning.

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            • #7
              Lizzie - Deucalion

              Lizzie lags a minute or so behind the rest of the crew, making sure she looks good (but not too good) before she leaves the ship. She dresses in a pair of close-fitting khakis and a low-cut dark green tank top. She brushes out her ginger hair so the slight curls at the end rest against her shoulders.

              Lizzie approaches the ramp just in time to hear the captain's instruction not to go alone and unarmed. She frowns slightly. After listening to Sama's response, Lizzie says, "It sounds like we're heading out as a group, then."
              "I look at the stars. It's a clear night and the Milky Way seems so near. That's where I'll be going soon. "We are all star stuff." I suddenly remember Delenn's line from Joe's script. Not a bad prospect. I am not afraid. In the meantime, let me close my eyes and sense the beauty around me. And take that breath under the dark sky full of stars. Breathe in. Breathe out. That's all."
              -Mira Furlan

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              • #8
                Zhan Cook - Duecalion

                "Don't look so morose Lizzie. I thought soladarity was among your favorite things, or was I mistaken?" he says with a wry grin.

                "Mando, keep watch, I'll be back to relieve you after we get the neccesities, till then we'll keep in hourly comm." he reassures the last crew member before turning back to the rest, "Shall we?"

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                • #9
                  Sama grabs Tucker's arm and says in the most sickenly sweet voice...

                  "Come on Tuckie, lets go paint the town red.....and if you're good, I'll buy you a drink.....I'm thinking dress shopping."

                  She drags him off laughing.
                  It is by snark alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of the coffee bean that thoughts acquire 'tude, the lips acquire mouthiness, the glares become a warning.

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                  • #10
                    Lizzie - near Deucalion

                    Lizzie flashes a grin at Mando. "See you later!" Then she turns and follows Sama and Tucker, walking with a swing to her hips that she expects will attract attention.
                    "I look at the stars. It's a clear night and the Milky Way seems so near. That's where I'll be going soon. "We are all star stuff." I suddenly remember Delenn's line from Joe's script. Not a bad prospect. I am not afraid. In the meantime, let me close my eyes and sense the beauty around me. And take that breath under the dark sky full of stars. Breathe in. Breathe out. That's all."
                    -Mira Furlan

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                    • #11
                      Zhan - On the way to and at the markets

                      Keeping an eye on everyone and the surroundings I'll be overseeing purchase of the neccessities and checking against the Cortex for the best value-quality ratio, while also seeing what might be posted for jobs on this planet. I'm not expecting a lot on either front however. More importantly during all of this I am keeping stock of shady going-ons around us and whether we are being watched or followed. All while giving off a relaxed enjoyable air.
                      Last edited by Exile; 10-23-2013, 08:10 PM.

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                      • #12
                        Tucker - With the Crew, Going to (At) the Markets

                        At the Captain's order, Tucker would be sure to grab his side arm: a revolver similar to the one Mal uses.

                        When Sama grabs his arm he gives her a side long grin, "Only if you let me do your hair after the shopping." He teases.

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                        • #13
                          Mando has shown appreciation for Lizzie's flirtations in the past. Given his stoic nature, however, this is usually just shown by his eyes watching her, his face remaining as stony as ever. This time is no different as she saunters off. Zhan's comment gets a nod. "I'll hold down the fort, Cap'n."

                          Haller Landing Markets
                          This is your usual port city bazaar, with just about anything you care to mention available for sale. The merchants run the gamut from corporate salesmen, trying to sell the latest best thing for a crewperson on the go, to the private-owned stalls just trying to get by in this crazy mixed-up Verse, to the shiftier sorts looking to unload goods of dubious legality.

                          Everyone gets some propositions-- both for trade and ... "trade"-- as they go through the markets. An official Alliance travelers' notice about Haller Landing warned that the port's "individuals of negotiable affection are known to be thieves. If this kind of personal business is necessary, Alliance officials recommend going to the Companions Guild manor in Banford Hills, about 20 miles north of Haller Landing, or Madame Rasmera's House in Haller Landing's Agrea District. Madame Rasmera's employees are not registered Companions, but she and her business are endorsed by municipal commerce officials." These warnings are further appended with the standard notice to "practice safe intercourse and have a proper medical check-up as soon as possible afterwards."

                          The best place to get ship parts/spares appears to be a sort of "general store" that has occupied a former warehouse that borders on the market. Trader Jim's Discount Emporium may not have top of the line stuff, but it's not bottom of the barrel, and affordable is good. Despite the name, the guy in charge of Trader Jim's Discount Emporium is Kevork Papazian, whom is known in Haller Landing for "being the guy you go to, to get a good deal."

                          Cortex Ads
                          Checking the Cortex would bring up the following jobs

                          (NOTE -- Rather than get bogged down in numbers, pay will be represented as how well it will pay. Client cut indicates how much of the payment taken from recipient goes back to the client, if applicable.)
                          [Client] --/-- [Job] --/-- [Destination] [Recipient] --/-- [Pay] [Client Cut]
                          [Ansible Shipping (subcontract)] --/-- [2.5T agricultural supplies] --/-- [Whitefall] [P. Bartlett] --/-- [Reasonable] [n/a - Ansible has already received payment from recipient]
                          [F. Brisket] --/-- [Transport 3 workers] --/-- [New Melbourne] [Meridian Heavy Industries] --/-- [Good] [35%]
                          [S. Lerga] --/-- [Transport self] --/-- [New Melbourne] [n/a] --/-- [Low] [n/a]
                          [R. Kellins] --/-- [Transport self] --/-- [Faraday] [n/a] --/-- [Low] [n/a]
                          PWNADE(TM) - Serve up a glass today! | PWNZER - An act of pwnage so awesome, it's like the victim got hit by a tank.

                          There are only Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse because I choose to walk!

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                          • #14
                            Captain Cook - Trader Joe's

                            With only a slight hint of excitement around the eyes Zhānmǔsī begins tapping hurriedly on his Cortex access comm trying to secure two jobs before they get scooped up.
                            Quoth Jay 2K Winger View Post
                            [F. Brisket] --/-- [Transport 3 workers] --/-- [New Melbourne] [Meridian Heavy Industries] --/-- [Good] [35%]
                            [S. Lerga] --/-- [Transport self] --/-- [New Melbourne] [n/a] --/-- [Low] [n/a]]
                            All while simultaneously looking up whatever information can be found on "F. Brisket" Meridian Heavy Industries" and "S. Lerga". After checking on the jobs and possible employers and arranging meetings (should they be interested in hiring them, if not he'll start making calls to convince them that the crew of the Duecalion are perfect for their transport needs...) his tapping will slow to a less hurried pace and his eyes will calm to a simple inquisiteness while looking up Faraday. Must be some smaller moon I've never heard of out rimwards. he'll think to himself. Afterwards he'll simply plot a rudimentary course in order to estimate fuel costs, and calculate those costs and the needed repairs versus the payment for the most recent job, refusing to factor in the payment from the possible jobs.

                            Once finally done annoyingly fiddling with his comm device he'll make a brief call to Mando to ensure safety of the crew and put away his comm. "So how far along are we here?" he'll inquire to Tucker and Sama a bit expectantly.

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                            • #15
                              Sama - Markets with cook, tucker, lizzie.

                              "They've got everything but that phase adaptor I am needing...I can get you another month out of the one we got current cap, but after that we will be NEEDING it. Supplies are enroute to the ship within the hour."

                              She takes a package from the merchant roughly no longer then a baseball bat, and about as round as a bowling ball and cradles it to her chest almost lovingly, murmuring silly things like, " soon baby, you'll have a new good home..."
                              It is by snark alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of the coffee bean that thoughts acquire 'tude, the lips acquire mouthiness, the glares become a warning.

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