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James Booth
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 Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 8:46 pm Post subject: Big Damn Opportunity |
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** Opportunity **
Travel between the known worlds!
Have Mighty Fine adventures and that!
Make money!
The fine high-speed-courier vessel No Limit is currently recruiting crewmembers. Captain Booth has the following vacencies:
Experienced qualified Medic. The successful applicant will be a qualified Medic with some experience of trauma treatment. Ideally the applicant will be still on the register of MDs, but arrangements can be discussed.
Expert Cortexer. The successful applicant will be fast and adept at obtaining required information from the Cortex. The candidate will be able to make comments about not stopping the wave sound convincing. Contact Capt Booth for further information.
Deckhand. No formal qualifications are required for these two posts. The job entails day to day duties around the ship, undertaking the Myriad tasks that keep a ship running efficiently. Previous experience is desirable but not essential. Due to the unsettled and sometimes lawless conditions in the Black an ability to handle yourself in confrontational or violent situations is necessary. May suit ex-military. Two posts.
Contact ((PM)) Captain Booth aboard No Limit for information on remuneration and conditions and for an informal interview.
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Doctor Lucius Vexian
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Location: kent
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 10:04 pm Post subject: |
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Greetings Capt Booft, I ..I am currently on de look out for some paid emplooyment and I am sure I can fill the doctooring position. I forgotten more about doctoring than I care to remember and as for trooma I can fixe just about anything me hands aint as seady as they used to be but I dig out a buulet or amputate a leg.
I was hoping that a small advace could be forth cooming as me bag is stuck with an undersanding tavern owner who says I can have em back when I pay tab
Oh I you want a private chat oh well of course…. When would bee coonvenient any time I am free or you can be finding me I will at the bar |
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Mai Lee
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| Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 10:33 pm Post subject: |
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Well hey there Cap'n Booth,
I have been taking a look at your fine ship there and I came to thinking that I could do with some mighty fine adventurin'.
Now you may be foolin' yerself into thinking that I aint gonna be none too good in a brawl up, and if that is being the case I can put some dollars your way as a paying traveller, but you might just be finding I have my uses.
So long as you aint no kuh-ooh duh lao bao jurn, you will find me pretty aimable and I wont be no trouble to you and yours.
Give me a call, why don't ya.
Mei Lee
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James Booth
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| Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 8:57 am Post subject: |
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Real fine of you to say, Mai. We'll meet up in the starport bar on this little moon and have a little con-flab. There's another prospect in there been kind enough to start a tab, so no need to worry about cash.
* A couple of hours later Captain Booth enters the rough bar near the docks and looks around *
There a Doc Vexian in here? |
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Doctor Lucius Vexian
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| Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:39 am Post subject: |
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After a short pause an old man wearing what were once fine cloths but have seen much better days turns round from where he is propping up the bar as he turns his coat opens revealing an empty holster. It takes him a bit of time to focus on the person calling his name but when he does he raises a hand in greeting
“Over here I’m him” His voice shows the slightest hint of a slur, as he stands he offers a hand that betrays the slightest hint of a shake and close up his breath smells of a mixture of stale beer and old whisky. The pair shake hands and introductions are made.
“So you would be Captain Booth then well if your needin a doc I’m you man” He totters back slightly so he is once again supported by the bar “I’m very you know very highly qualified I got papers an’ everything well I have got em, some where, just cant put my finger on where at the moment.”
Turning to the bar he pours the remains of the bottle in front of him into his glass and knocks it back in one and slams the glass back on the bar with a less than impressive thump.
“Your shout capin, I’s taped out hell they even holdin me bag against what I’s owe, you could be so good as to see you way to lend us enough to get me bag back you se I works so much better with me’s bag…..you can trust me when I gots a bag I soon be saving your life so I will and a few bottles of what makes you harty purely for medicinal purposes of course”
After a moments pause the doctor continues “well ave I got the job you won’t be disappointed, what you see is what you get, oh what sort of a ship ave you got and what you planning on doin, is there a bar on board?” |
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Mai Lee
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| Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 11:09 am Post subject: |
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*Conversation at a nearby table gets a little louder as a hand of cards draws to a close.*
Well, hun dan, who'd believe the luck. I win again.
*The cheery female continues with her chatter as she gathers up the dollars in the centre of the badly scratched table.*
Another hand gentlemen? No? Aww c'mon, you have gotta win sooner or later, the odds are in your favour.
*She acknowledges the shakes of their heads with a friendly grin, stands and gives a short bow before heading for the bar and addressing the barkeep*
Ching zie lie ee bay Ng-Ka-Pei?"
*The woman in the pink silk dress turns and smiles broadly at Vexian and Booth.*
Hey there. Now that is a mighty fine suit. Well travelled but mighty fine none the less. I bet'ya that suit could tell a lot of stories.
The name is Mai, and you two gents would be...?
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James Booth
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| Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 11:18 am Post subject: |
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I'm Captain Booth of No Limit. This fella here says he's Doc Vexian and seemingly he don't know no limit. Why don't we grab a table and you two can tell me your background so I can make my decision. Then we can talk terms and conditions.
* gesturing for the two to follow him Cpt Booth walks over to an empty table and takes a seat *
Doc, why don't you start by explainig to me why I need a boozed up medico on my ship. You can commence by statin' the last date you was sober. |
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Mai Lee
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| Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 11:31 am Post subject: |
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*Mai shakes the captains hand with a warm smile as he makes his greeting then turns her attention to Vexian*
Cap'n Booth. Well it sure is a pleasure. And a doctor! Well that is impressive. I don't know nothin' when it comes to patching up folk. Hey you look a little unsteady there. Here you go.
*Mai offers an arm and assists the inebriated doctor to the table before taking a seat herself*
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Doctor Lucius Vexian
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| Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 11:42 am Post subject: |
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The doc quickly wipes his hand on his shirt and tries to pull his cloths straight before offering his hand it to the lady
“I’m Doctor Lucius Vexian at your service” taking the ladies arm he makes his way to the table and falls into the closest chair.
“I may be a bit the worse for were but don’t be fooled I am the finest doctor you have siiting round this table and when your operating on a fella with no anesthetic and his friends are holding him still and his screams filling your ears as you can sew his innerds back in place you would need a little some thing to steady the nerves and when you been do that a few years and you start to hear their voices screams in your sleep then sir, then sir you will appreciate the need to deaden them voices and anyway drunk or sober I can patch up you or your crew the only difference is drunk I don’t have to remember in the morning being up to my elbows in blood and guts, now where’s the drink” |
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Mai Lee
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*Mai studies the Doc for a moment then gives a sideways look at the Captain, eyebrow raised*
You hirin' this guy? Ai ya. Women wanle.
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James Booth
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| Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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* Looks the Doc up and down *
I can't conjure a terribly compelling reason why I should.
* Turns to Mai *
Care to give a little of your resume?
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Mai Lee
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*Mai leans in close and whispers something to the Captain, her eyes indicating a rather large man leaning against the bar. Smiling, she sits back satisfied with her answer.*
Oh, and I have the dollars to pay your good doctors tab. That has got to be worth a trip off this rock.
*She looks across at the doctor and smiles*
So Doc, you would only be drinking inbetween jobs I take it? Never know when I might just break a nail.
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James Booth
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* Booth looks puzzled *
Well, firstly he ain't my doctor, and secondly I don't see the ability to end your relationships abruptly being much of a selling point.
* Comprehension dawns *
Oh wait, that large fella ain't your....... Oh I see. Well that's pretty impressive, petite lady like yourself.
Any shipside experience?
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Mai Lee
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Well, my daddy is a spacer, one of the best. As for me, I have travelled a little, but not as much as I would like. I only made it t' here so far and thats where you come on in.
*Mai smiles sweetly*
Let me offer you a deal, Cap'n. You take me onto your ship as a paying passenger, don't matter none the no-how where you are headin', and if I don't leave you fully satisfied you can kick me off at the next grimey port we pull into....
*She offers a handshake and a smile*
Deal?
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James Booth
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No room for passengers on my ship Mai, I need a deckhand not a tourist. So this is the way I think it's going to happen. I’ll take you on as a deckhand. You’ll get your own bunk and you’ll be entitled to a single crew-share of profits – I’ll explain that in a little more detail later. You’ll undertake whatever ship-side duties you get assigned and in any colourful situations that arise you’ll do what you do best in defence of No Limit and her crew.
*Holds his hand out to Mai*
Deal?
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Mai Lee
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*Mai takes Captain Booth's hand and shakes it vigorously, a wide grin on her face.*
You wont be sorry Cap'n. I thrive on colour. I'll go get my things.
*Chanting 'I got me a ship' over and over to herself Mai leaves the bar room in a flurry of silk*
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Doctor Lucius Vexian
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Doctor Vexian snaps out of his momentary haze and looks the captain squarely in the eye
“Look cap this don’t seem to be going the way I saw it goin, so well so I got an idea, you takes me on as medic and while I am not stitching you lot back together cos you look the type that’s go’n need stitching up on a regular basis but while I aint stitching I will act as your cook and if you dont like me cookin kick me off at the next stop”
Turning to were Mai Lee was sitting he notices that she has gone so turns back to the captain.
“oh and if you could advance us 2 dollars I can pay my tab and get mi bag what yu say cap if you take a chance on me I wont let you down you have mi word”
Offers his hand to the Captain Booth
“Do we have a deal?” |
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James Booth
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| Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 3:28 pm Post subject: |
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* Booth studies the florrid face for a while thinking *
This is the way it's going to be. When Mai comes back with her worldly we'll take a walk to back to No Limit. I'll show you the galley and you cook dinner. If everybody likes their vittals then I'll take you on as Ship's Cook and surgeon and send Mai back here to post bail on your bag.
If we ain't so keen on the provender, I'll give you the two bucks and we'll have a parting.
But, if I take you on you do not take alcohol on my boat. Not ever. Not even if the rest of the crew are roaring. Dirtside, drink what you like, but not on No Limit.
Do we have an understandin'?
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Mai Lee
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*Mai arrives back in the bar towing her mismatched and overloaded box on wheels. She approaches the table where Captain Booth and the Doc are sitting and gives them a smile*
Well Cap'n, I headed on over to your ship there but then I figured you would still be here so here I am.
*She stays standing, stepping from foot to foot expectantly*
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Doctor Lucius Vexian
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| Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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“We have a deal and no taking alcohol on to the No Limit right understand but what about for cooking or for medical” looks at the captains face which tells the Doc all he needs to know
“right ok understood no alcohol, perhaps we could talk about that after I have”
Looking at the captains faces tells him he is in danger of loosing the first job he has had in a long time so he decided not to push it.
“Yes captain we have an understandin’ as you say”
Offers his hand to the captain
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