<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/0/0a/Rudy_reyes.jpeg)</div><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;">Santiago,</span><em>First Mate and "Public Relations"</em><br/>2519, present day<br/>Last Stand Saloon, Eavesdown Docks, Persephone<br/>Tagging - Sidney Leon, Astrid Zachrison, Aaron Shaw, Sheydran Corsei, Thalia Linnea<br/>Location - Last Stand Saloon, the bar<br/><hr/><br/>Sidney gave off some good vibes.  Maybe he didn't help the Independents direct, but he knew someone who did, which was almost as good.  He seemed a bit less nervous after reminiscing and almost relaxed after taking a swig of courage before going to Samson.<br/><br/>I noticed a cute little lady weaving her way through the crowd.  She dressed like someone who knew how to work in the belly of a ship and even had the trademark dab of grease on her pretty face.  She had nice moves, too, like she was used to fitting her nice little body into tight spaces.  I thought she came off a bit eager and green.  If she played her cards right, she might be able to get a little more out of Samson for the presumably mechanical services she could provide.  Good mechanics was rare and deserved a pretty penny.  I hoped Samson didn't take too much advantage of her.  At least she didn't set off my any alarms in me.  She didn't seem like she had much to hide.  Shaw, on the other hand, he seemed like he had some secrets.  I focused on his data pad again.<br/><br/>"Color me interested, Shaw."  Impressed even, if he could deliver.  "That's what I like to see.  Solutions to problems.  Of course, I wish you confirmed with Samson and whoever he hires to be a mechanic.  I imagine they'll want to add or change that list some.  In fact, you might have a chance real soon."  I nodded toward Samson talking with Sidney and the mechanic-looking girl.<br/><br/>Shey came back with some news that pleased both her and Thalia.  Made me happy to see Thalia with a smile on her face.  And maybe it'd be a chance for me to learn more about this Companion side of Thalia she's eluded to.<br/><br/>"Like Thalia said, Shey, take the newer one.  It even has them golden crescent insignias, like it was used for medical or relief operations.  Less likely to get shot at.  I saw there was some superficial damage on them from getting bounced around, but both them shuttles should fly true."<br/>