Posted by Commander Bryson Erin (XO) in Main Sim - Alien Star Base, Team A

Posted by Lieutenant Ayla Sharise (Counselor) in Main Sim - Alien Star Base, Team A

Posted by Commander Bryson Erin (XO) in Main Sim - Alien Star Base, Team A
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With a nod, Sharise took a breath and smiled. “Here we go,” she said, shifting deeper into the persona she had adopted.

Ayla wandered off and approached the one vendor. Well, meandered over would be the better way to describe it as she moved her body gracefully intended to every ounce of charm she had. “We have things to sell and you seem open to buying. Perhaps we can come to some sort of agreement?” she said with a smile that was open and yet said don’t waste my time. She wasn’t a pushover, after all.

Lt. Sharise, CNS

Commander Erin remained a few steps behind the Counselor, but was close enough to hear Ayla’s conversation with the merchant. His focus was to watch for any suspicious activity around the pair. The chance of them raising some ‘alarms’ was now higher since they were now interacting with the locals.

Erin (XO)

“That depends on what you are offering,” said the merchant politely, “And that I’ve never seen you on the station before. Most people who come and go are regulars… Outsiders are rare… Very rare… If they aren’t shot on sight first.”

GM

She grinned at him, her eyes gazing deeply. “Well then, I guess I feel special, since you haven’t shot me yet, but warning fairly taken.” Ayla made a show of looking around the station and then back at the merchant. “But we are simply traders and stumbled upon this place. It seemed ideal for some trade and to restock some supplies. Was that a bad idea? People did seem a little jumpy a few minutes ago.”

Lt. Sharise, CNS

Bryson continued to keep his distance. He felt as if his presence could diminish the trust Ayla was beginning to build with the merchant. It did feel as if this conversation could turn sour, however.

Erin (XO)

“New ships arriving always make people jumpy. This kind of place that if you got to bolt in a hurry, you do so immediately or risk your own life. If you want to know more than that, it’s going to cost you,” said the merchant, “Pretty eyes will only work so much, but I am still a businessman at the end of the day.”

GM

Ayla grinned at the merchant. “I never thought otherwise.” She reached down and produced a padd, being careful to make sure he could see what she was doing, lest he though she might shoot him or something. “Here’s a list of things we can trade. I’m sure we can come to a good trade that makes both of us happy.”

=^=Boudreaux to Erin.=^=

We ‘ave developed an issue wit’ de “airlock”. You have 15 minutes to get back to de ship. No more!=^=

Boudreaux (CO)

“Oh noo.....” Bryson whispered to himself as he watched the conversation unfold between the CNS and the merchant.

=^=Captain, we’re actually getting somewhere with one of the merchants, but I think we can quicken the pace.=^=

The Commander was hoping the Counselor would sense a change in his mood. If only she could read thoughts…

Erin (XO)

Sharise indeed felt the shift in mood but made no outward sign that might make the merchant jumpy. Instead she noted to move things along as quickly as possible and check in with Erin asap.

Lt. Sharise, CNS

Commander Erin inched forward a bit, but kept his calm composure. Bryson continued to listen in on the conversation, while appearing to look at the items on a nearby table. He was actually intrigued at what he saw, but knew he couldn’t actually buy anything since it could change the timeline.

Erin (XO)

OOC: Bump