Posted by Gamemaster Alfredo Linguini (GameMaster) in Main Sim- Bridge

Posted by Captain Remy Boudreaux (CO) in Main Sim- Bridge

Posted by Gamemaster Alfredo Linguini (GameMaster) in Main Sim- Bridge
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The trader looked unusual… He had a large singular eye and from a certain angle, you might mistake the alien as a large comfortable chair… Save for the eye in the middle of Mr. Melnorm’s face (which would be where one would lean their back upon).

Remy had to admit, he was expecting someone much more humanoid in appearance. Still, he kept the charm turned on.

“Judging from your appearance, you do not seem to be from this area. Frankly, neither am I. Sufficient to say, I’m passing through but I’m always interested in biological data, and stellar data as well. I do dabble in the local commodities but not very often. I do offer information, if that is what you seek or goods, if that is what you wish to purchase.”

GM

“You are correct, we are no’ from dis area. We come from a place where we ‘ave a large availability of a resource dat dis sector of space severely lacks. An’ like yourself, I know de value of important informa-SHON an’ dat is what I seek, mon ami.”

Boudreaux (CO)

Mr. Melnorm eyed Boudreaux suspiciously. “I should warn you Captain, my species has slight telepathic abilities… and I can tell that your last statement isn’t completely truthful. While I can detect large quantities of water on your ship, which is what I assume is what you are referring to, I can also visually see that something is strange about your ship. My species’ eye has the ability to look at different wavelengths of light. What I can tell is that your ship’s outer hull seems rather unusual to me. I don’t know why, but it does.”

GM

OOC: Bump

GM

Remy’s smile never wavered as he replied. “I am beine as honest as I can be at this time. As we are new to dis sector, we ‘ave taken certain precau-SHONS to protect ourseles. I ‘ope you can inderstan’ dat. Our cargo is precious in dis area of space. But, I am beine 100 percent truthful when I say I would like a trade for some informa-SHON.”

Boudreaux (CO)

“Omission is suitable, Captain, and I’ll allow it once. While I understand your security and privacy concerns, I urge you not to repeat the same mistakes again. Otherwise, I shall be forced to terminate our transactions immediately. Fair trading is all about trust, Captain. In regards to the information, what is it you seek exactly?”

GM

Remy kept his mind clear in regards to the veiled threat from Melnorme. This was, after all, a negotiation. “Merci. I appreciate you’ willingness to cooperate, sir.”

The CO sat back down in the center chair. Here it was, make or break time. “I am goine to lay my cards on de table, Mr. Melnorm. Are you aware of a people in dis sector called de Vaadwaur/”

“Shrouded in mystery and in rumor, they are,” replied Melnorm, “Many alien races talk about demons of air and darkness… And from the data I have gathered so far, they seem to match the Vaadwaur. They are slowly making a lot of enemies – ones who would wish to stop the Vaadwaur.”

“Where we re from, we ‘ave heard rumors dat de Vaadwaur use a system for dere ships to travel a great distance in a relatively short period of time. But we’ve also heard de Vaadwaur are a very hostile species an’ very protective of dis system. As a trader you’self, I am sure you understand de importance of ‘aving access to dis system of transport?”

Boudreaux (CO)

“Indeed! Actually, the other day my ship encountered something like that, but something forced me out into normal space almost immediately. I had traveled a hundred light years in a fraction of a second,” said Mr. Melnorm, “And judging from your expression, such information would be of great value to you?”

GM

Remy tried to remain calm, but his reeaction betrayed him. This was the information they were looking for. “Yes, it is, mon ami. An’ I am more dan willine to negotiate a barter price for any informa-SHOm which you can share. Right now, I have a shuttle full of 50 gallons or fresh water to deliver to you if de you are willing to share..”

Boudreaux (CO)