Lt. Shimisi: I'm just a modest starfleet officer.
Kelrod Dickens
( Starbase 104 – Nightshade )
Mingxing has changed into civilian clothes adapted for his visit to SB104, specifically for the Nightshade part of the station. The glasses rested in his inner left pocket while the PADD was in his right outer one.
The entrance to the Linaran commerce and habitat area and while his eye adjusted to the darkness and he was approaching the entrance, another lift arrived to the hall entrance. He didn't waited to see who it was and look back so his sight would continue to adapt to the darkness as after many time in Starfleet like environment, he's became used to illuminated places.
As he entered he could see bustling businesses and houses lined along the corridor halls and he could spot other visitors and species, looking about at the businesses and shops. He wasn't intended to buy anything right on the spot as he preferred to look around, analyzed what they had and if finding something interesting, look around for something equal or similar and he also have to familiarize with the prices they ask for the items.
After almost an hour walking around and talking to different vendors, he stopped again at a stray corridor from the main hallway. He's adapted well enough to the darkness and could walk around without the glasses. It seems that, despite living in darkness they've set up small infrared lights that wouldn't hurt them, but will help the night vision glasses
Shimisi: Hi, I've passed by before and I'm interested in one of these.
Luhau (vendor): Hello, I'm glad you liked them, what piece are you interested in?
Shimisi: Oh, that one and that other to the right. I'm sorry, but it's my first time here, so would you care to tell me a bit about them? their purpose and if they have any specific meaning?
Luhau: That's good. I'm happy to introduce you to our merchandise. I can't help but notice you're not wearing any glasses...
Shimisi: Seems that I don't need them, I'm a Pygorian, so I can look in the dark, maybe not as good as you, but enough to move around.
Luhau: Good, it's always good to have someone else who can appreciate the beauty of greys, shadows and our way of life. You have the composure,... or at least you stand like a... Starfleet, am I right? What ship are you with?
Shimisi: :: smiling :: You're right... so used to it that I still carry on like that even off duty. You're quite observant. I'm from the Constitution B
The vendor's blue eyes suddenly opened and looked directly at him.
Luhau: Ah, the Constitution. Is Captain Rajel still in command?
Shimisi: As a matter of fact she is. Do you know her?
Luhau: Not personally, but I was on the station when she conducted peace talks with President Solesa Vehau and the Hinji Ambasador Luko Silvertip over the Leron system. They were convulsive times, but she managed to get through it. So, about your questions, The first one is a free design, not a particular meaning to it but to express the creator's emotions. The second one, is an interpretation of Tessyr's way of life on the swamps.
Shimisi: Oh, I see. This one on next to the swamp's one.
Luhau: That one, is a two per one tapestry showing up one of our cities from the Sutar. I guess you'll be more familiar with that, unless Pygorians don't live in cities...
Shimisi: I kind of like that one. What's the price?
Luhau: Let me see... :: checking in a padd :: It must be this
Mingxing looked at the padd and found it a bit high.
Shimisi: You know, my father was an economist and a trader, I've seen many items and values, so I can guess this is a bit... off... I know I'm a tourist here, but I'm sure we can ... arrange the price a bit. After all, I work for Starfleet, I don't have a lot of money...
Luhau: :: the vendor smiled a bit :: Okay, I see that you know your stuff... you father taught you well. As the son of a fellow trader, I can give you... 15 per cent discount over general price.
Shimisi: Maybe,... twenty five, I'm a modest officer.
Luhau: I'm not that generous... and my prices are not so over... twenty.
Shimsi: Done! :: he put his thumb on the padd to accept the prize :: Can you send it to my ship? Name's Mingxing Shimisi.
Luhau: Of course! it's been a pleasure, I hope to see you again some other time.
Shimisi: I might.
He moved away and looked for a place specilized in clothing to see if he'll find something more he'd like.
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