Ninzo - A "Interesting" Proposition
Sunny Sandhu
(("Backspace" Fortune Teller's shop, Amity Outpost))
Ninzo: Ok, finally. Do you like Starfleet?
Barberra: ::Arms still crossed:: It’s more boring than they make it out to be.
Iko: ::staring at Barberra:: Yes.
That was a "Yes" to Ninzo.
Barberra: ::To Ninzo:: Okay, grandma, let’s hear Bec’s fortune.
Ninzo: Ok, your fortune is ready. Do you want to know?
Iko: You know what? Don't tell me.
Ninzo: Understood.
Barberra: ::To Bec:: But don’t you want to know that one day you’ll become accidently stranded on a planet with a pre-warp civilization and through strange circumstances become their queen and ultimate dark ruler within three hours? ::Looking at Ninzo:: Hey look at that, I’m better at your job than you! ::Looking around at stairs:: Is there a better fortune teller upstairs?
Iko: I don't wanna kno- Barberra!
Ninzo: She is very interesting. Please do not run around my shop.
Barberra: ::Calling out:: Hello? Other fortune tellers? I want to know if I eventually become a borg quee-
She stopped when she reached the top of the stairs. In front of her was a drab grey empty room
Barbarra: Scary… ::To Ninzo:: How much for the room?
Ninzo: Ah 30 credits.
Iko: Barberra?
Barberra: ::To Bec:: I want to live here, it’s perfect. ::To Ninzo:: I’m offering you 5 Federation Credits a week.
Ninzo: Hmm, let me think.
Iko: How- wha- why?
Barberra: ::To Bec:: I’ve been staying at the Talaxi Palms hotel. I haven’t been able to decide on an apartment. ::Wicked smile:: Until now. ::To Ninzo, raising finger:: Counter offer, 5 Federation Credits a week.
Ninzo: Still too low.
Barbarra: ::Eyes wide open in shock:: How much? ::Tapping combadge:: =/\= Barberra to Iko, the fortune teller is trying to rip me off again! =/\=
Iko: You do know I outrank you...
Barberra: ::To Bec:: All I need is a bed, and a sonic shower, which I can install myself. ::To Ninzo:: Okay, 7 credits a week.
Ninzo: Better.
Iko: What about... I don't know... an actual apartment?
Barberra: ::To Bec:: No, I don’t like the other districts. ::To Ninzo:: 8 credits a week, and I’ll fix your busted holographic sign for free, and you give all senior crew and diplomatic staff that want it one free fortune telling session. That’s my final offer. ::Offering hand::
Ninzo: Done deal.
Iko: Thats...
Barberra:::To Ninzo:: Done. Pleasure doing business with you. ::Shrug:: Like I care, Starfleet’s paying.
Ninzo: At least I get the money, I do not care who is paying.
Iko: ::to Ninzo:: Have fun with your new roommate.
Barberra: Thank you for hanging out with me. And helping me find an apartment.
Iko: No problem?
She didn't really know what to say. This "Thank you" seemed genuine, and nothing Barberra ever said before seemed entirely genuine.
Barberra: Response
Ninzo: Glad I can help.
Security officer: Ensign Iko, What are you doing here?
Bec blushed slightly out of embarassment
Iko: On my way!
Barberra: Response
Ninzo: Bye Ensign!
She turned to exit the building, looking back at Barberra before leaving.
Iko: Oh we'll see each other again...
Barberra: Response
Ninzo: Shall we go?
TAG/END SCENE FOR NINZO
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Ninzo
Fortune Teller
Amity Outpost
As Simmed By:
Lt.JG Scotty Reade
Engineering Officer
Amity Outpost
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