The Independence - A Virtual Firefly by LtShepard

Scanning the panel, Dashi could see that there was a large rip to its left side.

"It needs reattached. There's not a ton of damage, nothing that isn't fixable."

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:03 AM

"You need me to help or look captiny, I'm good a both."

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:03 AM

LARRYSMYTHE

Larry looked back.

"I never really thought of it as playing," he said. "Just never seemed like any good reason not to have them around."

He pushed another button and flicked a switch.

"The Buffer? Yeah it came off during our preflight a few days ago back when it was just me and LT. Good times, huh Cap'n?"

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:06 AM

"Well, you should be able to just weld it back together, you can weld and look Captainy, I have faith."

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:08 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by LarrySmythe:
Larry looked back.

"I never really thought of it as playing," he said. "Just never seemed like any good reason not to have them around."

He pushed another button and flicked a switch.

"The Buffer? Yeah it came off during our preflight a few days ago back when it was just me and LT. Good times, huh Cap'n?"

"The good old days when we could go on without important parts... Whats the sitrep for the buffer dash?"

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:10 AM

"Take the welder, brace with one hand, actually, it might be better if I hold it and you weld, we'll get it back together and then resecure it to the ship."

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:14 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Dashile:
"Take the welder, brace with one hand, actually, it might be better if I hold it and you weld, we'll get it back together and then resecure it to the ship."

Hot sparks fly as the welder hits the metal

"Is this what you want?"

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:18 AM

"Yeah that's good, I've got the other side, just keep going, don't linger too long or you might thin out the piece."

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:21 AM

"I got it now, you are quite a sumthing you know?"

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 10:24 AM

TILLIESONG

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TRANSMISSION TO THE INDEPENDENCE FROM THE WASH:

LTSHEPARD:
Read on the Cortex you got your bird back in the air, congrats. If you need any parts give me a wave. I got some bits and pieces from some Aught Ones stored here and there, and if I don't have what you need I can barter -- I got lots of connections in scrap metal, and I mean lots. I'd rather see you get your girl in fighting trim than see good parts going elsewhere or sitting around in a container not doing anybody any good.

You wave me on the Wash you need anything.
Tillie Song
mechanic: WASH

TRANSMISSION ENDS
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 10:25 AM

"Glad you think so LT. This should put it back where it belongs. Fuse it to the other corner there and we'll be as good as if we, well as good as we can get."

Larry was naturally pleased, as he had been concerned about the panel and it's tendency to wander.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:32 AM

*Jay drives up the cargo ramp in a slightly banged up hover mule with a picture of a shark holding a scroll*

"Took a little bargaining and a few threats but I got it for half,"

*He glances at it, patting the front*

"She doesn't look much, but she runs like shes brand new."

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:34 AM

Dashile takes a long look at the mule. Deadpan serious she says,
"Sharks have no fingers, or thumbs, it is a zoological impossibility for the depiction to be accurate."

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:46 AM

"That's what makes it perfect, imperfection, room for improvement."

He gives Dashile a long look, surprised at her audacity. He finds it refreshing.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:50 AM

"By your conclusion we are all perfect through imperfection, that is circular logic. Interesting concept."

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:52 AM

"Thanks, your quite interesting yourself. You the new mechanic?"

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:55 AM

"I'm not one by trade, but I picked it up quick enough so until he finds one he likes better, than I'll find a new job onboard, nice to meet you."

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 12:46 PM

"Same."

*Jay parks the mule on the side of the cargo bay*

"hey, did you fix that thing that fell of the ship? Smythe was kind of freaked about it."

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 1:07 PM

LT and I fused the buffer panel back on, I hope that's the thing you're talking about, Larry didn't mention anything else.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 1:12 PM

"That sounds right, I just heard them yelling about something that fell off."

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 1:17 PM

Did you know LT before you were on this ship?

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 1:19 PM

"No, I just met him when I came on board, the memory's a little iffy after I drunkenly crash in to the back of the ship, but atleast i got the job, eh?"

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 1:25 PM

Glad to see you on the ship, you seem a good sort, even if you were drunk. I'm not surprised you were hired, you aren't the pilot after all.

*Dashi heads back towards the engine room, satisfied with the first bit of work she's done for the Indy.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 3:35 PM

*Lt admires the mule*

"Nice jay, nice. Now I know why I hired you. You got whats left?"

*Lt chucks a now smaller bag of platinum*

"Thanks, Dash, you want to pick up some new parts for the ship?"

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 3:46 PM

In approximately twelve point four days the compression coil is likely to break, reason would argue it would be wise to purchase one, if one was found.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 3:50 PM

*Lt hops on the mule*

"Well come on then, lets test this baby!"

*Dash gets on and Lt starts the engine and scoots into town*

"Woah"

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 3:53 PM

"Not dissimilar from a mule, certainly kicks like one."

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 3:57 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Dashile:
"Not dissimilar from a mule, certainly kicks like one."

*Lt grins*

"But a mule cant do this!"

*Lt charges the hover car at full speed*

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 4:06 PM

Dash is thrown back by the sudden burst of speed,
*No, she had certainly never met a mule who could do that, although LT was probably being metaphorical, as like the shark, that kind of mule would be a zoological impossibility.
As the world rushed by her, Dashile couldn't help but notice the difference between flying smoothly, or almost always smoothly through space, and the rather rough ride offered by the mule. However, she understood the nature of the ride as the mule was a much smaller vessel not concerned with passenger transport over long distances.
They arrived in town where she looked to Jay and LT to lead the way. The town could be full of people to avoid. Dashi could tell that already, but some of that was her own paranoia, so she needed guidance as to exactly who, they as a group, should avoid.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 4:13 PM

"Well this is it." *Lt stepped of and looked around* "Jay take the mule back to the ship and hold the fort, I'll call when we are ready to go back"

*Lt throws some platinum at Dash*

"Spending money. Hmmmmm I reckon here will be the best bet."

*Lt leads the pair into a scrap yard*

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 4:19 PM

*Once in the scrap yard Dashi sees mounds of various parts, wires, and otherwise, a veritable boneyard for ships of all kinds. Finding the appropriate part was going to be like the Earth That Was expression: Finding the Needle in the Haystack. However, Dashi intuitive sense led them to the appropriate pile. Standing before the heap she turned to the pair behind her, she pointed.
"Here" LT asked?
Dashi rose her eyebrow, curled her lip, and nodded.
"If you say so, or even if you don't actually say so."
Before long, he held up a compression coil, in relative good condition.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 4:25 PM

"How do you d-, forget it. Nice work. You want to go to the ship or explore this town a little"

*Lt and Dash walk out of the scrap yard*

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 4:27 PM

"Was there anything you needed to do? Business to attend, acquaintances to meet, crew to gather?"

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 4:29 PM

"I reckon we just go back to the book, I need some rest"

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 4:40 PM

"Sounds good, we got what we came for. It is natural that the body needs to restore itself, especially after a long day's work."

Captain and mechanic went back to the ship. They found their pilot entertaining his dinosaurs, which Dash still had not quite comprehended. However, seeing the enjoyment the man gained from the toys, it seemed out outweigh the foolishness of believing that the figures even remotely similar to their model. As LT headed back to his bunk, Dashi remained behind watching Larry.

One of the figures fell to the floor, and she retrieved it. As she examined the plastic animal, she surmised that this was a brontosaurus, an omnivorous type known for a long neck and tail. Larry saw her looking intently the figure and said,
"Why don't you keep that one?"
Dashile looked up surprised, "You would offer it to me of your own free will?"
"Why are you so surprised?"
"They seem so important to you," she replied.
"I like them, but I also like sharing, take it, really."
A wide grin opened on Dashi's face, and after thanking Larry she took the brontosaurus, who would now be known as Larry, to her cabin.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 4:47 PM

*Jay walks in to the cock pit*

"How's the Pilot life treating ya?"

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 7:28 PM

LARRYSMYTHE

"Well, you know. Could be better, could be worse. I've got a ship that's falling apart and a sticky thruster switch, but otherwise not too shabby. Good eats at least," he said, patting his thin stomach.

"Hey, do you want a dinosaur?" He held out a small stegosaurus model to the man. "I've got way more than I need."

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:19 PM

*Lt slumped in his rack, he still couldn't get over how many had died here. Still couldn't sleep. He got up and walked into the cockpit*

"Well ain't this quite the gathering."

(OOC: On a sad note, my rabbit had past away when I got home today :'(

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Wednesday, April 16, 2008 9:26 PM

(OOC: PMs go to email Jay)

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Thursday, April 17, 2008 5:04 AM

*Lt announces to the group*
"We got a girls/guys (seperate) night out soon with the book, ya'll can come, even you Dash. I know personally I'm in good need of a drink."

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Thursday, April 17, 2008 6:53 AM

*Lt walks out with them to ponder on that, and yells back at them as he leaves to the mule*

"I'm going to the book now."

*Lt starts up the mule and races to the books position*

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Thursday, April 17, 2008 10:50 AM

COLT999

*LT's mule hovers into town and stops outside a local watering hole.*

Damn thats a smooth ride.

LT: I told you, might not look like much but it's a good one.

Mobbex: Could ya been specific when you told Sky to boost us a mule? We need something like this.

*LT makes a note to secure the mule while the Book crew is in town*

Spots: *walking around the mule* It is nice. *he crawls under it and examines the mule* I have to agree with Mobbex, next time have her steal one of these. *Dusting himself off*

So LT you want to go grab your crew first?

LT: I'll just call them on the comm.

Dammit the comm *I pull mine out* I forgot to change the batteries. * I throw it back into the mule* Oh well Wash or the Padre can contact us through yours if needed. Lets go get that drink.

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Thursday, April 17, 2008 11:09 AM

*Back at the cockpit*

"Yeah, I'll take a stegosaurus, too many robots as it is."

*Jay takes the dino, giving it a good look.*

"So caps at the Book, eh? You ever seen that ship?"

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Thursday, April 17, 2008 11:17 AM

*Dashi, having placed Little Larry, in a secure albeit observable place, admired the facade of a dinosaur once more before exiting her bunk. She sensed that LT was gone, but he was fine. Larry needed help with a switch, she would see to that. Dashi was feeling more and more at ease on the ship, but she knew something was coming.

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Thursday, April 17, 2008 11:33 AM

COLT999

*Walking to the bar.*

I'll get the first round.

Spots: There's a table over there *Pointing towards the back*

*Mobbex pulls me a side* Hey a Cap'n...well I just a....You think you can give me an advance. I ain't got much on me.

We've been in space! Where the hell do you spend your money in space?

Mobbex: Well there's this site on the Cortex. You give em your account info and they kinda well, you know. Its called Pleasuretex - like Cortex with added porn.

Stop stop...I can be hearing this. *I had Mobbex a pouch of coins.*

Mobbex: Thanks Cap'n

Spots: Tables ready

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Thursday, April 17, 2008 11:59 AM

MOBBEX

*the crew is gathered around a table, enjoying the local ale and sharing old tales of vice and thievery*

*Mobbex is particularily voluble and evocative, making copious use of his hands and gesturing the story as he goes*

Mobbex: ...Like that, the whole thing, like, up past the wrist...

Lt: Like just... swallowed?

Mobbex: Yeah, it was amazing, and the girl's just laughing, standing on her head for like five minutes...

Spots's jaw hits the floor: Whoa...

Mobbex: ...and then when the girl takes her fist out (this is the most amazing part) and I'm just standing up here, looking, like *makes a face* And, and then she takes her fist out, and the girl's

is just... a black hole.

Lt: Just... stretched.

Mobbex: You've never seen a

that looks like this, it's just wide open and it went vvvwwwoooooop!

Spots, Colt and Lt in unison: Ewwwwww!

Mobbex: *laughing and talking all at once* It was amazing, it was just a black hole...

*They all bend over, laughing and slapping their thighs*

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Thursday, April 17, 2008 12:52 PM

LUVZJAYNE

Quote:
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*Dashi, having placed Little Larry, in a secure albeit observable place, admired the facade of a dinosaur once more before exiting her bunk. She sensed that LT was gone, but he was fine. Larry needed help with a switch, she would see to that. Dashi was feeling more and more at ease on the ship, but she knew something was coming.

*walks over to the cargo hold and sees it empty.*

"well guess ill wait for the cap'n."

*sits on the ground and leans on the wall, closeing my eyes automaticly falling asleep with my mini-ozi, holding it like a teddy bear.*

time for some thrilling heroics

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Thursday, April 17, 2008 1:31 PM

*As she exited the bridge, Dash sees Jayne sitting with his uzi, she taps him lightly, which makes him jump and nearly fire.

Jayne: "Gorramit girl, don't you know better than to sneak up on a sleeping man and his be- I mean gun."

*Dash ignores his comment.

Dash: "I thought you'd want to know the Captain is out, with men from the Book. They're nearby, I can go with you if you want."

Jayne: "I think I'll take my chances alone, you just go on your way,"
*Dash exits the Indy

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Thursday, April 17, 2008 3:10 PM