Challenge Accepted: Godwin Vision
16 Apr 2016Magnudius
Speed, dock, buy. Speed, dock, buy. Speed, dock, buy. Nudo's new routine was speeding past the station authorities, docking in flourishing fashion, and buying up varying amounts of rare goods. She even became a faster lander than her coveted auto dock computer! Time passed in a blur and Nudo's cargo space filled with unique pieces. Business occurred with minimal harassment and extortion, until she arrived in Kamorin.“15,000 CREDIT FINE FOR ILLICIT GOODS! Are you kidding me? Did my navigation lie when it said this was Kumo Crew territory? You guys are PIRATES! Since when do pirates deem treasure 'illegal'?” raged Nudo across the comms to the station guard. Normally Nudo wouldn't have completely succumbed to her anger, but the dark irony of the situation undid her.
“Ma'am, you must either pay the fine or confiscate your illicit goods. What will it be?” If a wall could talk, it would sound like this man, Nudo thought to herself before the full meaning of his words sunk in.
“Oh, so take my money or take my cargo. Now I see why pirates have 'illegal' items; you'll have something to extort and steal according to your pirate custom. Except instead of you seeking it out, it comes to you because of your rare Historic Weapons. Ugh! You're lazy pirates!"
"Ma'am, you must either pay the fine or confiscate your illicit goods. What will it be?"
Nudo exhaled slowly but forcefully through her noise. He had ma'am'd her twice now! She was not old enough to warrant such a title, but her rare good quest forced her to give them what they wanted. "Aye, I'll yield you my coin to save my cargo. You guys have won, yet again, without even brushing the doughnut crumbs off your gut.” After disconnecting her comm in disgust, Nudo reflected on the situation for a moment and said to herself, “Maybe a pirate's life is the way to go.”