[Pulp] 061-1000 03:24 Ridge downport

[Bonni Feltz]

On 9/17/07, subadai at mindspring.com <subadai at mindspring.com> wrote:
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>
> Trying to not look too eager or desperate Boris speaks up.
>
> "You want know of Karl Steiner and Star Hopper, da? I tell if want. Only
> require good beer."
>
> Boris knocks back the drink he was nursing while contemplating a bleak
> future.
>
> "Am Boris. Pleasing to meet you"
>
> This mid-tall human with short black hair, blue eyes, and muscular build
> holds out his callused hand to the nearest crew member to shake. He has a
> couple of well used canvas and leather bags at his feet, nice slacks, and
> a
> slightly wrinkled sport coat. The odservant among you note a pistol in a
> kidney holster, a multi tool on his belt, and a Marine style cutlass grip
> sticking out of one bag. A laptop sits on the table in front of him with
> public ship arrival and departures on the screen. He also has some dirt or
> something under his fingernails.
>
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>
> Montez nods approvingly at Kriger for his offer of another round.
>
> He takes the hand of the burly human.  Montez is one of the three Vargr at
> the table.  He is a slender Vargr of medium to light build with reddish fur,
> a muzzle somewhat more prominent than the usual Imperial Vargr and a large
> black brush of which he is obviously proud.  He is wearing a battered flight
> jacket that just might be Tukera under the braid, badges and patches added
> later.
>
> "Boris, I am Montez.  Kriger you've met.  This is Dr. Gwerf (points to the
> other Vargr) and Dr. Cross (bows slightly to a stunning red head at the
> table).
>
> "Two doctors! Very good. Pleasing to meet all."
>
> Boris shakes each hand presented firmly but with no show of strength. He
> smiles when shaking the hand of Dr Cross.
>
> "Da, heard of Steiner and was on Star Hopper not long ago."
>
>

Kat beams delightfully.  "We'll certainly have to trade stories then.
Steiner was on our ship also not long ago.  Tell me Boris, do you like to
shop?  I'll miss Karl helping me pick out some of my outfits.  I have to
balance the vargr color sense somehow with human reaction.  After here we
might head out to the shops.  Just let me have some more coffee and then
I'll be ready.  What exactly did you do on the Star Hopper?"
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