Lieutenant JG Tholin ch’Clex – Having that drink

[johanssonted]

((Zogi’s water palace, Base camp, Unknown planet))

Zogi: Aye, but this is not it… I found something better. More relaxing, and the same amount of good drinks you can get here—which is none… besides some pathetic attempt at a fruit cocktail. The fermenting is taking much longer than I thought it would, so the alcohol level is still really low.

ch'Clex: Well I don’t know about you Doc but am good with anything to drink and have the opportunity to just relax a bit with good company.

Letek: Then I'll take two glasses. One for my friend Tholin and one for me. Provided you accept the currency I can offer you out here in nowhere.

Zogi: Ordinarily, I’d never say this, but perhaps—for now—we can set profit aside.

ch'Clex: ::Looking at Zogi with surprise, even his antennas turn in surprise:: What is this?

Zogi: If you really want to relax, I suggest you visit the spa we set up in the caves. It’s only a 10-minute drive with the truck. I set up a schedule for everyone. ::He pointed at the board with visiting hours per gender and type of clothing.::

Tholin studied the board and couldn’t help but smile. Zogi had clearly put real thought into it—every detail showed it. The memory of the cold water in the cave flashed through his mind, and for a moment, he almost longed to return there. But something was missing. There was a space clearly meant for a prize, though none had been set yet. Then it struck him. He’d spent more than a few hours in the Black Hole with Zogi, talking about the Rules of Acquisition.

 

ch'Clex: Rule 202, The justification for profit is profit ::Looking at Zogi:: You just don’t know what type of profit you can get now, but by being nice now it will make it easier for you to get a profit later. ::Slamming his hand on the table, looking at Zogi and back to Letek with a smile on his face:: Don’t say I don’t pay attention when we talk Zogi.

Letek / Zogi: Response?

 

ch'Clex: But I do love this Spa, I think it will be a hit. I will book myself up right now. What do you think Doc?

 

Letek / Zogi: Response?

 

Zogi hade finish their drinks and placed them before them. Tholin takes a mug and smells it, but there is not much of smell to it. So, he takes a sip of it and its not super good but at the same time it’s not bad.

 

ch'Clex: How you do this I don’t know Zogi, but this is not that bad. ::Looking at Zogi.:: And you did it with the scraps we have here.

 

Letek / Zogi: Response?

TAG / TBC

 

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Lieutenant Junior Grade Tholin ch'Clex
Tactical Officer
USS Eagle
D240112TC4