h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

*Enters Bridge of Baldricks ship*
Right... we seem to have a little debate about our next course of action!
Nice flying there Baldrick... you seem to have finished off those pesky Deimeons nicely!
OK... I will take the shuttle and put it in a convenient orbit just in transporter reach. Those who would like to parachute in, please form an orderly queue to the left... those who prefer beaming... make their way back to the teleporter pad.
Are you coming down to the surface with us this time Baldrick? You really should take the time to see us in action!
shazzPRME

*Catches up to Kheldar and pokes him in the ribs. He turns in surprise and she throws her arms around him and gives him a big, long, wet kiss.*

I'm glad you're back and that you're not hurt.

*She walks away, shifting her weapons back into place and goes on up to Baldrick's Bridge. Lounging in the doorway her eyes quickly take in the controls and layout of the Bridge. She sees that they are now running blindly through a nebula.*

So, have we lost them?

*looks out the window.*

This sure is a nice looking nebula - they must have blown out half the episode's budget to make it! So many colours. And a big black spot.

Ohumm... ahoy there sci-fi bridge-type guys. What do you think that black spot is over there? It seems to be getting bigger too.

If it is a black hole - watch out - it'll suck you in
veg

We're clear. Ok Shazz, once we get there, I'll take up orbit around one of the poles. I'll release your ship, beam you down and then create a 'diversion'. The ship'll leg it and I'll sneak back in a runabout. Don't worry about the spot - it can't see us.

If it's a singularity, we fly around it. Or over it.

I do hope that you can Baldrick! I really don't fancy getting sucked into a black hole at this moment in time!
I also don't really fancy encountering a fold in space... who knows where the BFG's would end up!
shazzPRME

I'm going to have a drink.

*Nods at Baldrick, and returns to Shazz's shuttle. She prepares for the upcoming action by checking over her weapons.*

Baron, if you parachute down, won't you be one big hairy target slowly floating around? I mean, do what you want, but is this such a good idea?

Entering Deimos system - go to impulse. Take us into fixed orbit over the north pole. Perform level 4 diagnostics on all major systems. I don't want anything going wrong. Bridge to Shuttlebay 2 - we'll be in orbit soon. Let me know when you're ready to go. Bridge out.

*sigh*

I guess that means i will have to leave this comfortable bar then...

Beams in

Can I have a quicky before you go?
vegiman

*Is trying to clear her mind by reading from the HHGttG. She is taking the words on its cover to heart.*

Hey Linus, hey Vegiman!

I won't be a slow moving target...the chute won't be deployed until I'm about 3 seconds from the ground......

Ok, then, Kumabear. Stay safe.

*Her adrenalin begins to rush as they approach the time to go.*

*Waits for "green-light" by cargo bay doors*

*pours large numbers of , Y, for the expected late rush to the bar*

Welcome Vegiman, hello there Mari-rae. I was wondering when you would all find your way here

Drinks for my friends here.
*waves arm in general direction of the fuzzy humanoid shapes resembling vegiman and Mari-rae*

Shuttle Bay 2 here... will all BFg's and late arrivals who are STILL propping up the bar... yes that means you Veggie!... please report immediately to shuttle bay 2 as we only have about a five minute window of opportunity!
Please take care Kumba... we need your weapons expertise!
Checking... checking... all systems are Go... Oops wrong series
shazzPRME

*Holds up her hand to Linus, turning down his offer of a nice large vt. Cocks her head listening to Shazz's announcement.*

OK, we're off then!

*Leads the group, including Kheldar who just entered, back down to the shuttle's transporter pad. Stands bouncing on her toes, gripping her weapon tightly.*