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Burning Skies Saloon
Honeybadger:
He glances at BdrLine and starts to sweat
Honeybadger
"Well fuck me then. It's not like I'm being prosecuted for getting shot at."
He leans back in his chair
Honeybadger
"Do whatever you want but just the fact that you locked this town down faster then a virgins trap says that the attacks needed a little fucking inside help. If you had found out you would have gotten him yourself. And have you even found out who Yiski was kidnapped by? If it were me then that motherfucker would be six feet under by now."
He takes a puff of his Cigarillo
Honeybadger
"Do whatever you want, but consider that every good magician have an ace up his sleeve..."
He looks at Plasma
Honeybadger
"Only 500? Really?"
Yiski:
--NARRATOR--
During Honeybadger's bravado, Althea slowly inched her way at the flank of Honeybadger. Althea had received an earlier report to eliminate Honeybadger and Dylan with extreme prejudice. While Honeybadger was puffing out his chest thinking he solved everyone's problem, and the other's physically or mentally rolling their eyes at how Honeybadger was causing more problems, Althea sprung at Honeybadger with her dual daggers.
While Honeybadger was quick to reset his aim on Althea, his reaction could not compare to the speed and training of an Elite. Althea managed to get underneath Honeybadger's arm and stabbed one dagger underneath his armpit. Honeybadger cried out in pain.
Honeybadger
"You bitch!"
With the other dagger, she flung it at Dylan's throat. It landed right where she threw it. Dylan fell, clasping his neck in a vain attempt to breathe and stop the bleeding.
Before Yiski had a chance to stop Althea, she grabbed onto Honeybadger's bad arm and drew her pistol. She used all seven shots, point-blank into Honeybadger's vitals: Liver, kidneys, lungs, and finally the heart.
Honeybadger fell without saying a single word. Althea stood over the two bodies and looked back to Yiski who was slightly horrified to say the least. The last thing he remembered were orders to shoot their legs, not kill them.
Althea
"Fugitives eliminated Commander."
Lauren
"I did not see that coming."
Yiski
"I kinda did."
Until other guards came in and took both bodies away, there was an eerie silence. Sure, Honeybadger had done many things in the past to annoy Yiski and the others, but recent events combined with a little bad luck had escalated the situation to the present.
Another hour would pass before Ny-Lee and Roland returned. Except for Althea, the two saw a group of friends and family with solemn expression.
Roland
"What happened? Why do I smell blood?"
Ny-Lee
"Well, nobody's bleeding. What happned?"
There was an awkward silence, before Althea spoke.
Althea
"There was a standing order for the death of Honeybadger and Dylan. They came to the saloon bearing weapons. I dispatched both of them."
Roland
"Wait. You killed them? Why?"
Yiski
"Apparently, my orders from last night got warped along the way. It was initially to shoot their legs out if they tired to shirk repairing the saloon. I guess my kidnapping from yesterday and this kind of mixed together."
The night went on. There was little said after Honeybadger's death.
--NARRATOR END--
--END OF DAY 113--
Yiski:
--START OF DAY 114--
--NARRATOR--
Yiski had woken up still tired and very groggy. Last night's events still weighing heavily on his mind. He sits up on his bed and rubs his eyes.
Althea
"Morning Commander."
Yiski stops rubbing his eyes to see Althea right across from him, sitting in a chair in the room. For a few moments, Yiski sat silently, unable to comprehend the current situation.
Althea
"Commander, you still look tired and I suggest you go back to sleep.
Yiski
"..." *stares at Althea* "Have you been in here the whole night?"
Althea
"It would hardly be watching you if I wasn't watching you."
Yiski
"Yeah. Don't."
Althea still kept her straight expression, but he knew she had to be at least curious as to why she shouldn't stay in his room which he shares with his girlfriend. Yiski then suddenly felt an embrace from behind and Lauren's head resting on his shoulder.
Lauren
"It's because we like to have wild sex sometimes, and we don't consider ourselves exhibitionists."
Yiski facepalmed, but noticed Althea's expression didn't change. However, she did get up and walk to the door.
Althea
"Well, then. If you need privacy for intimacy, then ask and I'll leave while it's happening."
Althea walks out. Yiski turns to Lauren.
Yiski
"Well, that was effective."
Lauren
"But true."
Yiski couldn't say anything because Lauren was right. They did have nights like those. Consequently, his current condition wouldn't allow for that, so action was basic and minimal.
When Lauren and Yiski finally did get ready, they came to a still empty main floor.
Roland
"Good morning Lauren, Yiski, uh..."
Althea
"Althea."
Roland
"Yes, I never did get your name because well..."
Ny-Lee
"Because you killed Honeybadger."
Althea
"City had orders and he had a gun drawn."
Yiski
"Ny, stop. What's done is done. Arguin' won't bring back the dead." *sighs* "Anyways, where is my furniture."
Roland
"Oh. Well, the store manager said it would be delivered by this afternoon because of the time needed to fill such a large order."
Yiski
"Fair enough. Looks like I'll have to keep the saloon closed for today."
Lauren
"Well, I need to head to the Academy. We have new pilot candidates."
Zill
"I'm going to head to Port and see how work is on my galleon."
Jun'ko
"I'm with him!"
Ny-Lee
"Well, darling and I don't have any plans. We'll probably just stay here."
Yiski
"Actually, you two probably need to figure out what you're goin' to do for the future. You two haven't decided where you goin' to call home yet, right?"
Roland
"Well, we have discussed it some, but..."
Yiski
"Well, you two need to figure it out now. If you stay here, Ny's goin' to have to apply for residency and likewise if you're gonna live in Chang-ning."
Ny-Lee
"I suppose it has come to this."
Roland
"Love, let us go to the Garden District. The scenery will probably help."
Ny-Lee nods and the two along with the others leave the saloon. This left Althea and Yiski. Yiski then starts for the back and Althea started to follow. He stopped her.
Yiski
"You stay here out on the main floor."
Althea
"I need to keep an eye you and Lauren is not present for the two of you to have wild sex."
Yiski
"Skies. I'm goin' to take a nap because I'm still tired. You stay here when the delivery comes and then wake me. Understood?"
While Althea wanted to protest, her orders from the Council were clear. While you are not to leave Commander's side, he still is your superior. Should he give you a reasonable request or order, then you are required to follow it.
Althea
"Yes, Commander."
With that, Yiski heads back to his room for a couple hours of sleep.
--NARRATOR END--
RearAdmiralZill:
-Council Docks-
Never has Jun'ko been to the prestigious Council Docks that Zill mentions from time to time but never goes to. While it was curious that he would rather keep his vessels out of such a place, she figured it was for good reason. All the forges, high capacity docks, and weapon systems around made her giddy. Being an engineer at heart, her eyes lit up at the extensive collection of tool kits and experimental systems. Her gear driver that Zill gave her way back during the chase tapped on her belt as she took in all the sights. Zill glanced at her occasionally and grinned.
Zill
"I see you are enjoying yourself. Don't drool on your shirt love."
Jun'ko
"Hey now, you let me drool in peace. You should accept my wonderment and the rewards later on, my Admiral."
Zill kisses her, nearly falling over on her. She just held him up and chuckled. They make their way to the back docks. Not much was back here, but sparks and fire were flying as they rounded a corner. There stood his galleon. It was braced very well. The main supports had been replaced, and she really was looking whole again. The chief engineer saw the couple and came over, giving a salute.
Chief Engineer
"Ah, glad to see you Admiral. You sure did give us a handful with this one."
Zill
"I trust she's doing well?"
Chief Engineer
"Yea, the main supports are done and hardened, so she has her spine back. Everything we replace, we upgrade while at it. Your quick mounts have been added, as well as the new moonshine prototype engines. Since ramming seems to be a thing for this old girl, we added a splitter up front."
Jun'ko
"It really does look reborn compared to what I saw earlier. You guys work fast."
Chief Engineer
"To work on the Admiral's galleon is a privilege I prize highly. We also renamed her for the occasion. "Then It Was Rebuilt"
Zill
"Fitting. A fine flag ship if I say so myself. Those Guild fools will think twice when they see her on the horizon. Know when she will be air-worthy?"
Chief Engineer
"About a month for all the finishing touches. While it could probably be done earlier, we want it done right. She deserves that much after the performance it gave."
Zill
"Agreed. I have plenty of other boats to keep me up. To Clear Skies chief."
They said their goodbyes, and started walking back out. Jun'ko caught the glimpse of a couple boats in the other back docks and jogged over, Zill wasn't so quick. He was going to protest, but he was too late.
Jun'ko
"These belong to you too?"
Zill
"Eh, this whole back section is mine."
Jun'ko
"Huh?? You have all this and yet keep some of your boats out of here?"
Zill
"Too much council business in here to keep them docked all the time. Plus, Port Tar Barrel is closer."
Jun'ko
"I see your Goldfish made it here.....and what's that?"
Jun'ko motioned to an airship, covered with an old dusty tarp. Zill sighed, but knew it would come out sooner or later.
Zill
"That is my first boat. A pyramidion. Lots of memories there that I'd rather leave covered."
Knowing she hit a nerve, Jun'ko nodded and hugged him. He grunted from dull pain, but welcomed the warm embrace. They slowly headed out back to the saloon.
Gryphos:
Saloon
A man appears in the doorway and enters slowly. No older than twenty five, he wears a long cloak clearly with the intention of hiding his Fjordic, aristocratic garb, without success. But also to conceal the sheathed saber at his side.
"Excuse me, but am I right in thinking this to be the 'Burning Skies Saloon'?"
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