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Beta rpg, Book the Seventh

Post 21

Malabarista - now with added pony

*Santos is very excited - the big lift appears to be getting close*

*He can't possibly *sleep*, and if he does, it won't be in his quarters - he might miss something*

*So he's sitting in his shuttle, polishing the controls until everything gleams, and eating some packaged rations - he doesn't mind them, and still refuses to use a replicator. Going to the mess would take him away from the Lucia for too long...*


Beta rpg, Book the Seventh

Post 22

Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor

*In the engine room, lunch talk turns to the Big Lift*

*Jamie asks Lt Larrikin*

Sir, now that the readings are stable, when are they on for?

*Larrikin, feet propped up on the table, tosses a piece of popcorn, and catches it in his mouth*

*He grins*

Three or four days, I expect. No problems this side.

*Toirdhealbhach grins, but thinks*

Other than keeping animals off the shuttles...</>


Beta rpg, Book the Seventh

Post 23

Malabarista - now with added pony

*MacAlpine locks up his office right on time, and picks up the important-looking briefcase in which a single epad is rattling around forlornly*

*He takes the lift to the mess hall and leaves the case by a table, keeping an eagle eye° on it all the time he's getting his meal, which he still has to carry back one-handed*

*Soon, he is seated, and spooning some kind of stew into himself while he reads*




°Like a Hawkeye, who we all know is in Security, so it's pretty safe


Beta rpg, Book the Seventh

Post 24

Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor

*Charlotte enters the mess hall, gets her food and searches for a place to sit. She sees MacAlpine and walks to him.*

Good watch. Mind if I sit down?


Beta rpg, Book the Seventh

Post 25

Malabarista - now with added pony

*MacAlpine looks up with a smile*

Of course not, Ms....Ahrendt.

*He motions to the spot across from him*

How are you adjusting to life aboard the Mariposa?


Beta rpg, Book the Seventh

Post 26

Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor

*Charlotte sits down and starts eating after having a sip of her juice*

Very well, thank you.

*she sees MacAlpine's hand*

Did you get hurt, Lieutenant?


Beta rpg, Book the Seventh

Post 27

Malabarista - now with added pony

*MacAlpine looks at his hand as though surprised to be reminded it's still bandaged*

Oh, that. Yes, I burned it.

*He shrugs dismissively, delighted at his own stoicism*

Apparently, Groundskeeping has decided we need some poisonous plants.


Beta rpg, Book the Seventh

Post 28

Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor

*Charlotte looks surprised*

Poisonous plants?


Beta rpg, Book the Seventh

Post 29

Malabarista - now with added pony

*MacAlpine leans forward earnestly*

Yes, poisonous plants! I've researched them, they can cause third-degree burns!

*If he were wearing a necktie, it would dangle in his stew*


Beta rpg, Book the Seventh

Post 30

Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor

*Charlotte raises an eyebrow*

Third-degree burns? How long ago was that?


Beta rpg, Book the Seventh

Post 31

Malabarista - now with added pony

*MacAlpine gives Charlotte a look of polite inquiry*

Pardon? How long ago was what, Ms Charlotte? If you mean the publication date of my sources, I'm afraid I don't recall, though I can check, if it's important.


Beta rpg, Book the Seventh

Post 32

Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor

*Charlotte shakes her head*

I mean: hoe long ago have you been hurt by these plants?


Beta rpg, Book the Seventh

Post 33

Malabarista - now with added pony

*MacAlpine nods, understanding*

Ah, I see. Last Sixth Day, but don't worry.

*He smiles reassuringly*

I got off more lightly, and the slow healing is normal for an injury caused by that plant.


Beta rpg, Book the Seventh

Post 34

Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor

*Charlotte smiles and nods*

Good. I expect you've been at sickbay? What did they say?


Beta rpg, Book the Seventh

Post 35

Malabarista - now with added pony

*MacAlpine jabs his spoon listlessly at his lukewarm stew*

Oh, they said it'd heal, gave me some salve. You know, the usual.

*He has a feeling they don't take him seriously*

Took me just *ages* to persuade that doctor to help me.


Beta rpg, Book the Seventh

Post 36

Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor

*Charlotte nods slowly*

How can that be? Were there so many other patients?


Beta rpg, Book the Seventh

Post 37

Malabarista - now with added pony

*MacAlpine pushes his stew aside, deciding he's not terribly hungry*

No, not really. I just think she didn't know what she was doing. She's new, and it shows.

*He smiles at Charlotte*

You could teach her a thing or two.


Beta rpg, Book the Seventh

Post 38

Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor

*Charlotte chuckles and shakes her head*

Oh no, I'm no doctor, Lieutenant.


Beta rpg, Book the Seventh

Post 39

Malabarista - now with added pony

*MacAlpine laughs softly*

And yet, I believe you are competent in any field, Ms Ahrendt.

*He motions to his wine*

Would you like my share? I'm afraid it doesn't mix with my medications.


Beta rpg, Book the Seventh

Post 40

Tavaron da Quirm - Arts Editor

*Charlotte chuckles again*

That's very nice of you, Lieutenant.

*she thinks about the offer for a moment, then nods*

Yes, thank you, Lieutenant.

*she takes the wine*

You have to take medications, too?


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