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March 1, 1998 |
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Mariko's Ship - The Star of Shanghai...
"I can be here if you want me to be." Yo considers for a moment, "Mar, I don't get exactly what you need me for anyway. What are we doing?"
Mariko says, "What do I need you for... Uhm, freiends are always nice to have around. I wouldn't mind a few more people coming along, if you have any friends that would like to..." Her voice trails off as she busy's herself.
Yosannah smiles and shakes her head, "Expertly avoiding my questions."
"I am Chaosian after all. 'Sides, why are you looking a gift horse in the mouth?"
Yosannah chuckles, "Call me paranoid."
"Well, I have a client who wants me to bring in trade goods form the outside world, as well as take locally produced goods out. I also need to meet with Gerard, and explain why I've been gone so long. And, Claudia wants to go back to Mars, and I have some business to take care of there with her. What I had in mind specifically for you is.. well.. I need someone to catalogue our trade goods and the palces we've been."
Yosannah seems doubtful, "And that's all?"
"What did you expect? That I wanted you to be my sex slave... You're so suspicious. I'm glad You're learning."
Yosannah raises her hand to her face and shakes her head, "Okay. And you expect this all to go smoothly? 'Cause I've learned that hanging with you is trouble trouble..."
"Unless we run into pirates, I don't think we should have much in the way of problems. And if we do, I think they'll be somewhat surprised at what they've taken on."
Yosannah seems a little more satisfied, "Whats up with Claudia? I hear there's problems on Mars, is she in trouble or something?"
Mariko nods, "That's part of my business there. Claudia's my cousin"
"I know."
"Well, someone's been messing with her. I don't like it when people mess with my family or friends."
Yosannah ah's, "Who?"
"Someone who calls himself, Lord Titanium."