The Selling to Double and Renewing contact.
15 Dec 2015Jim Beaumont
I arrived back at the outpost in the early hour, just after midnight. Double was there waiting as he said he would be. We once again walked to the 'Viewing Dome', where he inserted the data handler to his handheld unit for inspection. He frowned.'There is a lot here thats way beyond 1000Ly as we agreed Cmdr'
'Well there's a lot out there beoynd 1000Ly. You've got plenty of what you asked for. If you have no want for the rest, then I will take it elsewhere. Your choice. Pay up, or lose it.'
'Oh I will take it, thats for sure. Next time, if I choose there to be one, you stick to the plan. Clear?'
'Clear. If I choose to accept. Clear?'
'Your account is credited. Thank you and good day.'
So I left Double there. I made my way to the station, and found Merc in the canteen, stuffing his face like he hadn't eaten for the 3 days I was gone. We chatted for a while before calling it a day and some much needed slumber. It would appear that there is disgruntlings going on in the system with regards to the 'governing' of the place. One of the smaller factions is gaining popularity, and people are chatting of a possible election or civil war. That may somewhat explain Double's actions. Acting as a insider for the government, looks like my hunch was right.
When I woke this morning, there was a message waiting for me. Merc has gone off mining, but he has seen my courier contact lurking around the bar and canteen, looking anxious. So I went off to grab some breakfast, hopefully find him again if he is still around. He was.
'More documents to move?'
'Yeah. Your rep is high with the boss, he believe's he can rely on you to shift this stuff with minimal fuss. Me, I'm a little more cautious about you. So lets see what you can manage with these.'
He passed me four parcels. Checked his watch, '54 minutes Cmdr'
'Wow. The prize?'
'105k all in'
'Done. See you when I get back.'
'Payment will be made upon delivery of each item. Late, no pay.'
With that he walked away, and I made for the Infante Asp. Does have me wondering who this guy's boss is though.
Cmdr Beaumont