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

And we're back. I'll make a short Eli post.

BTW, is the plot back on track again?

I don't know yet

Just keep your eye on what you want to achieve - and let me know if Eli *really* needs to say or do something.

Will do.

What do you want to achieve tonight? Get them to the I'quois settlement and let them have a meal and (if possible ) a bath?

Sure, sounds good. Though I'd think a wash in a basin is they best they can hope for

Yeah, I'm not expecting great luxury...

Oh, and how do the I'quois clean their clothes?

So many questions Well, as they can't trade for water they won't have much - enough to farm and drink, but I'm guessing washing clothes is a rarity Maybe they go to a laundromat (get Hani or someone else who poses as someone from another tribe to take care of that stuff somewhere else)

In other words, they're a smelly bunch...

Or maybe they wash their clothes at the same time they take a bath, and hang them to dry by the fire, or in the sun, while they sleep...

I think sending someone away with their laundry would be a bit of a giveaway... Not exactly low-profile.

Probably, I'd guess nomads generally are

Yeah, that sounds like a better plan Let's go with that.

I'm sure hygeine is as important to them as to anybody else - if and when they have the opportunity for it.

No soap, of course, just water.

If you say so

Hey, if you feel up to playing both sides, want to take a character? I'll still have Hani translate for most of the elders, but you can have one that speaks English if you want?

Not sure. Can I think about that, please? It would be a little like playing a game of chess against yourself...

Yeah, I know You could always have a younger tribesperson if you want, to talk to Kyra.

Maybe Tav or Mala would like to play some characters, when they're available to play again...

How long did the night on Beylix last again?

Yeah, maybe.

Um, 100 hours ... That's what, four days?

Yes, four days and four hours. Guess the I'quois should make sure Eli and Kyra get back to Woestijn before sunrise if they want to keep the location of their settelment a secret.

Yeah, which means we'll have to fast forward the talks, especially as you're busy the next four days. We can say tomorrow that they've been talking for hours and have come to this this and that conclusion etc. The council is at Woestijn so they can do most of the arguing there when they get back.