ruhk
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Post by ruhk on Jun 24, 2006 11:20:35 GMT -5
Ruhk laughed, not only at the story but at her view of humans. “They aren’t that much different, but you have to be extra careful around the ones living on these smaller stations. They don’t tend to get out much, so they get set in their ways and opinions rather fast.” He poured more powder into the batch. “I’ve learned that it usually helps to just be nice and not question why people do things. Keeps me alive and my wares selling, you know?”
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Ue & Bi
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Post by Ue & Bi on Jun 24, 2006 20:51:34 GMT -5
"And what wares they are," Ue sipped gently at the dregs of the original jar Ruhk had given her. "I pissed off a girl at the tavern royally this morning. Tried to apologize and everything. Bah, I've met an' dealt successfully with hundreds of races and humans always confuse me. But I shouldn't complain."
Ue smiled, the poison acted slightly like alcohol for her, loosening her up a bit. "I should go easy on this. So, how long ya and the older fella been working here on Eastern Gate? This a good station to set up a base camp?"
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ruhk
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Post by ruhk on Jun 24, 2006 22:08:56 GMT -5
Ruhk stopped to think, counting on his fingers for a second before resuming his stirring. “A day? Two days? I’m not sure we’ll be here much longer seeing as how the station is going down. We’re just here to spread our name so people know who they can look for when they don’t feel right.” He carefully took an empty vial and filled it with the toxin before handing it to Ue. “How’s this taste so far? Want more or less of a kick?”
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Ue & Bi
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Post by Ue & Bi on Jun 25, 2006 10:31:50 GMT -5
Ue took the vial and carefully poured a drop on her tongue. She held still a moment and frowned. “Some more of that… what did ya call it? Ter powder? Please.” She handed back the vial.
“Swa zhou…” She muttered, obviously a curse in her native tongue. “Eastern Gate is a good central point on my new territory. Near enough the edge for good trade, close enough to civilization for comfort. Plus I thought that since it was emptier I could find some work. Ya know? I still think I’ll camp down for a while. If only to hang out with my new feathery apothecary friend.” She smiled, honestly and openly. “Gotta stay wear the deals are good and the drinks deadly.”
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ruhk
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Post by ruhk on Jun 25, 2006 17:30:49 GMT -5
Ruhk grinned yet again, he had already started adding more powder to the barrel. “Aw that’s so sweet of you! And good luck with the business, I’d give you a job myself, but grandfather and I pick up and transport our own wares. We like to pick out the best of herbs and roots and the like, and no offense but you never know what conditions they’re being transported in if you use a company. Like my friend Marn runs a metal smithing business and one time he used a company that left some metal out in the cold and it totally ruined the quality.” Ruhk may flirt a lot, but he wasn’t stupid. Ue obviously wasn’t going to be more then a friend, so why bother flirting?
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Ue & Bi
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Post by Ue & Bi on Jun 25, 2006 20:17:08 GMT -5
"Bah!" Ue laughed, enjoying herself. "Some shippers are just barely more than idiots with boats. I haven't picked up a new mechanic yet, but I know how to run a proper boat. Always gotta ask about special instructions, even after the client gives ya them."
"Well, there goes my hope for a job. But my creds are good, I'll just keep looking around. Any leads ya might be willing to share?"
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ruhk
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Post by ruhk on Jun 26, 2006 19:30:18 GMT -5
Ruhk halted mid-stir to think, ending with a shrug rather then a revelation “Sorry, I guess I haven’t been in the port that long, so I can’t think of anyone here.” He had already added the last of the powder and with a few more stirs he was done. Wandering into the back room yet again, Ruhk brought out a top for the barrel and quickly capped it. “All finished!”
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Ue & Bi
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Post by Ue & Bi on Jun 26, 2006 20:43:09 GMT -5
“Eh?! Oh, thanks.” Ue smiled and nodded. “I have to run back to my ship to get my trolley… I’ll be back in an hour!”
“Thanks again!” She waved and left.
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