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Author Topic: [Traveller] Kukelu Blues  (Read 7107 times)

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« Reply #30 on: November 19, 2007, 08:29:06 PM »
"oooo-kay, then" says torin, stepping away from the group slowly.  "you can discuss 'alternate' means of employment, and i'll get our monorail tickets.  can we share a private compartment?  or is it the coach-cattle-car?  and can i assume the next available train, then?"

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« Reply #31 on: November 19, 2007, 08:39:40 PM »
Erem places a gentle hand on Ken's arm and smiles calmly.  "Okay, okay.  Point taken.  We should be more careful."  Turning his head to the passing fellow, he makes a little gesture of passing insignificance, perhaps as though waving away a small fly, and says, "We're from off-world, in case you didn't gather.  A couple of jitters here and there.  In fact, we're headed to the Southern Sector in the next day or two.  It's good to hear what it's like from someone more familiar with the situation."

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« Reply #32 on: November 19, 2007, 08:51:16 PM »
Ronnoc hides a brief smile, looking down and shaking his head, all the while turning to follow Torin. "I'll...uhh...help Torin..."
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« Reply #33 on: November 19, 2007, 09:01:33 PM »
The gentleman nods slowly. "Yeah - offworlders. That would explain it. Well, you all take care down South."

He steps back a couple of paces, then turns and hustles down the street.
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« Reply #34 on: November 19, 2007, 09:25:35 PM »
Erem forces a pained smile as he watches the man's hasty retreat.  "Well.  That could have gone more smoothely."

Looking back to his mates, he says to Torrin, "Hell, let's splurge for a private compartment.  I get the feeling we might be well advised to catch the earliest available train."

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« Reply #35 on: November 20, 2007, 09:00:12 AM »
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Erem places a gentle hand on Ken's arm and smiles calmly.  "Okay, okay.  Point taken.  We should be more careful."  
When the man leaves, Ken clarifies his point.  "Ain't what I'm talkin' 'bout, chief."  He looks around conspiratorily.  "I heard somethin' floatin' around.  'Bout how the government may be putting a 'crime' label on what's really 'civil unrest'.  Rebellion."

He shrugs, but not with dismissal.  "Just talk, might be, but, uh...we really wanna get mixed up in politics and stuff?  Don't they  have armies for that?"
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« Reply #36 on: November 20, 2007, 09:49:29 AM »
"yes they do, ken," torin tosses back over his shoulder.  and that's why i was in the scouts.  why i'm about to do a 'security' job with miniscule combat experience. . . ."

torin shrugs.  "whatever.  the new coil's not going to fall from the sky" (looks up, pleadingly) "let's go.  i'll pay for the compartment, as long as someone else gets my bar tab."

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« Reply #37 on: November 20, 2007, 10:25:05 AM »
"Don't go getting all generous on us, Torin." Ronnoc jovially puts his arm on Torin's shoulder, and smiles. "We'll split the cabin - and the bar tab. This courier business was my hair-brained idea, anyway."
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« Reply #38 on: November 20, 2007, 10:29:15 AM »
torin grins.  "you've seen my bar tabs, then.  i was getting the cheaper deal."

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« Reply #39 on: November 20, 2007, 10:30:28 AM »
"I have no idea what you mean," Ronnoc say with a smirk and a sideways glance.
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« Reply #40 on: November 20, 2007, 10:38:31 AM »
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"yes they do, ken," torin tosses back over his shoulder.  and that's why i was in the scouts.  why i'm about to do a 'security' job with miniscule combat experience. . . ."
Ken glares at Torin; he doesn't like being talked to that way.  He perceives it as a kind of condescension.  "Just sayin'," he mutters darkly, and shuts his yap.
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« Reply #41 on: November 20, 2007, 11:19:55 AM »
Unless anyone has side-business on the way...(which is fine, just let me know):

Finding the monorail hub is pretty easy - it is the largest facility in the North, located directly astride the north pole of the planet. The huge, round station is filled with people and cargo, loading and unloading from trains sitting on the rails that head due south from the cardinal points of the compass. As you head for the ticket windows, a quick count shows that each train seems to have around 30 cars, giving each train almost three-quarters of a kilometer of length (each car is around 80' long, for those what don't get metric). The local subway lines seem to converge here as well, giving access to most of the Northern Sector in a matter of minutes.

In addition to the trains and ticket windows, the station is lined with shops, restaurants, and other small businesses such as insurance and travel companies. One thing you notice a distinct absence of is trashcans, but the place is immaculate - plenty of janitorial staff around. And there are a lot of cops. You step up to the ticket window... (250 per person, please mark it off)
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« Reply #42 on: November 20, 2007, 12:19:06 PM »
"Thank you, miss." Ronnoc flashes his go-to smile, "When is the next train scheduled to leave?"
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« Reply #43 on: November 20, 2007, 01:26:34 PM »
The next Blue Line train leaves in 3 hours. There is a Red Line leaving earlier if you prefer (1.5 hours). You just missed the Green Line.
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« Reply #44 on: November 20, 2007, 01:44:08 PM »
"let's wait for the blue line one.  then we can 'preview' any possible security issues.  until then, maybe go window-shopping?  or hang at a bookstore for a while?  that'll kill plenty of time."  torin checks his watch/comm.  "we could meet back here at 15 min. before the train."