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[Superdorf]

Huh, that was a little more subtle on our part this time around.

A

[Haspen]

"Sorry for delays, but I cannot connect to the database and therefore have no pricing or the recipe for your drink." James scrunches his nose and scratches at his neck.

"I've been to so many SRC outposts that it doesn't surprise me in slightest, man. Just, hm... how about, how about an Orchard then?" You briefly go through all the recipes you've learned so far and memorized.

"No, apologies."

"Ugh, Seaside Paradise maybe?" You nod.

"Yeah! Fix me one, then, cutie, I would be most grateful."

With gusto, you mix the thick yellow Sunset Capri with some clear Wóda and Equator, reddening the mix with a spritz of Grenadiere inside a tank of crushed ice. James pulls out his gold-bordered credchip, which you scan happily. (+83c)

Today Earnings: 760c
Monthly Earnings: 760c

James takes a sip and smiles, putting the tank down.

"I was wondering... are you a drone? I mean, its obvious you are, the way you change your tone and demeanor so rapidly when talking, obviously you must be a drone, so... bartender-drone, what's your name?"

"I go by 'Arnold'." James grimaces in surprise.

"Huh, no adopted family name? No second name, no surname? Just 'Arnold'? I've met many drones and they try so hard to 'blend' in with normal humans. You're special in that regard." With a smirk, he takes another sip of his drink.

1236USY.1d/1m.1813h

"So, Arnold... you think you will ever get bored of this job? I mean, you're stuck in middle of nowhere, alone, surrounded by megatons of tritanium, military-grade explosives and spaceship fuel. Humans get sick of such environment very quickly."

CHOOSE YOUR RESPONSE:

A) NEUTRAL: "No idea, I've started today."
B) CHATTY: "I might be, but then again, you gotta try some new thing to learn how it is, no?"
C) FLIRTY: "If I get to meet exciting new people like you, James, I can deal with this job no problem~!"

[Superdorf]

Oh wow, has it not been a full day yet? I forgot how small-scale this game is, it's very cozy

B. I'd rather keep this guy at an amiable arm's length for now, and we know he appreciates a good CHATTER.

[Maximum Spin]

C

[King Zultan]

C

[Egan_BW]

C

Arnold shall be flirting king.

[Haspen]

FLIRTY: "If I get to meet exciting new people like you, James, I can deal with this job no problem~!" James grins, and takes a sip of his drink.

"Yeah, I can get behind that."

Suddenly, the sensor console sounds an alarm; some ship must be approaching the station.

A) Eh, the AI can deal with docking and refueling, I have a patron to chat with.
B) Let's see what's the ruckus about.
C) Eh, the AI can deal with docking and refueling, I have a patron to flirt with.

[King Zultan]

C

[Kashyyk]

B - More time for the database connection to fix itself, in case we need to look up something else

[Superdorf]

B

[Haspen]

"Sorry, sensors are pinging me."

"Not going anywhere." James raises his glass and takes a sip.

You check the sensor console.

Sensors Station Alert! IFF beacon translation in progress...

Done!

"Minuet", a Freedom-class Cargo Barge, is approaching from the direction of Gamma Urquanii Jump Gate.

Standard docking and refueling request received.

Fuel Pump assigned: #7 (authority: Automated Refueling AI)

Estimated arrival time: 11 minutes.

New potential patrons!

A) Let's send them an offer to quench their thirst.
B) Oh, stricly business. Back to James!

[Kashyyk]

A - More customers! Gotta make the moneys

[Rockeater]

A

[Haspen]

You send the ship's crew an offer to get drinks onboard your outpost.

>Minuet acknowledges your offer. We will disembark for acquisition of synthol.

The text message has a weird syntax, but you shrug and return to James.

1236USY.1d/1m.1815h

"New ship coming?"

"How did you know?" James shrugs.

"Told you, been on many SRC outposts. I would think your corporation would incorporate bar designs that don't require the bartender to leave their post to check sensors." He takes a long sip and puts down his glass.

"Well, I don't drink too much, so how about you try to get me some Orchard once again? After that, I think I will call my stay here done."

In the same time you try to connect to SRC drink mix database, your bio-chip reminds you that your usual resting period (1915-0115) is approaching fast.

Connecting...

Done!

Queries: orchard

>1 result found:

ORCHARD: 90c

2 Shots of Cherrybomb
2 Shots of Skinjuice
2 Shots of Grapevine

Serve in a tank glass.

You quickly mix the cheaper synthols with the more expensive one in the thick, tall glass. The mixture gains a soft, reddish-pink color.

You serve it to James, who smiles at you. He lets you scan his credchip once again. (+90c)

Today Earnings: 850c
Monthly Earnings: 850c

He takes a sip and let outs a happy sigh.

"Nothing better than this."

You decide to...

A) Let him drink in peace while you wait for new patrons to arrive.
B) Chat with James, maybe he can tell something more about himself.
C) Flirt with James, maybe to convince him to visit you more often.

[Egan_BW]

C!