Disaster in Space/Amy:Shipyard:Cash Payment
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"It's been a real pleasure doing business with you, darlin' - in fact, it was such a pleasure that we have a little bonus to offer, if you're interested." | "It's been a real pleasure doing business with you, darlin' - in fact, it was such a pleasure that we have a little bonus to offer, if you're interested." | ||
| - | One of your rules is never to ignore opportunity when it knocks, so you nod. "I'm listening." | + | One of your personal rules is never to ignore opportunity when it knocks, so you nod. "I'm listening." |
For all his confidence and self-control, the contact seems more than a little nervous as he talks into the camera. "Of course we're always grateful for the goodies you flyboys - erm, and gals - bring, but what we've really been missing is good company. If you stick around with us for a bit, we'll be glad to double your payment." | For all his confidence and self-control, the contact seems more than a little nervous as he talks into the camera. "Of course we're always grateful for the goodies you flyboys - erm, and gals - bring, but what we've really been missing is good company. If you stick around with us for a bit, we'll be glad to double your payment." | ||
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The workers have pooled some of their wages to pay for the drugs and smut you brought them - no more than a few credits apiece, but quite a sum for you considering how many men work on these enormous capital ships. You decide that cash payment will be safer for everybody, since it's never illegal to transport and it won't get the workers in trouble with their bosses. Even though they're not supposed to have this stuff, it is after all their money, and the military is willing to look the other way because it keeps up morale and productivity.
You are getting ready to leave when you receive another hail from the cargo hauler. The same guy from before pops up on your viewscreen, grinning ear to ear. Bemused, you wonder what he wants.
"It's been a real pleasure doing business with you, darlin' - in fact, it was such a pleasure that we have a little bonus to offer, if you're interested."
One of your personal rules is never to ignore opportunity when it knocks, so you nod. "I'm listening."
For all his confidence and self-control, the contact seems more than a little nervous as he talks into the camera. "Of course we're always grateful for the goodies you flyboys - erm, and gals - bring, but what we've really been missing is good company. If you stick around with us for a bit, we'll be glad to double your payment."
Even if you didn't know exactly what he was talking about, his sheepish grin would have told you the rest. The workers will pay you double if you sell them one more party favor - yourself. After thinking it over a while, you:
