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Credits: Cyberpunk bunk beds by Simsperation84

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[robotic voice] Initiating System. Start transmission.

[the voice of Prime Regent Bellacou’s voice plays]

“Our spy has found traces of the heir in Batuu. He was alone and seemed to be unaware that he was being followed, but he is no fool. He never stays in one place for long. We want you to find the target and eliminate him. We also need you to take care of Apprentice Tyula Wintermoon. It pains me to lose such a promising student, but she was the only one I could trust to deliver this message. Unfortunately, there can be no errors and no witnesses. I hope that you understand my meaning.”  

[robotic voice] End transmission.

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Ty: What are you doing?

Arturo: Trying to find my crew a ship.

Ty: You got all dressed up to procure a spacecraft?

Arturo: Rule number one. When handling business one must always look good while doing it.

Ty: So much for priorities. Besides, I thought you couldn't be caught flying around in a conspicuous aircraft.

Arturo: That doesn't apply to one of my choosing.

Ty: But do you really have time for this right now?

Arturo: And what do you suppose I should be doing instead?

Ty: For starters, telling me where you hid the--

Arturo: What's in the safe?

Ty: Excuse me?

Arturo: Isn’t it what you were going to ask me about? So tell me. The safe box that you're so desperate to get your hands on...what's in it?

Ty: I don’t know, and even if I did, I wouldn’t tell you. That information is classified.

Arturo: Oh really? Now I'm awfully curious. I do enjoy a good secret.

Ty: Would you stop playing around and tell me where you hid it?

Arturo: I'll tell you for 10 thousand Lunar credits.

Ty: 10 thousand credits!? Why would I have that kind of money? I've barely just earned a promotion, and you had to go and screw it all up. So I'm not even sure I'll still have my job when I return.

Arturo: My god, you're so repetitive. Tell you what. I'll give you what’s in the safe for free but only if you agree to work for me.

Ty: [scoffs] There's no way in hell I'm working for a pirate.

Arturo: You may change your mind, especially after you see the video file in the safe.

Ty: Wait. You opened it? But that's impossible, there are too many protocols installed. How did you get past the security?

Arturo: Pirate, remember? Oh don’t look at me like that. The title changes depending on the circumstance.

Ty: You know what? Never mind. You're evading the issue. You played me for a fool when you already knew what was in the safe. Opening a secured message, especially one addressed to the Prime Regent of Glimmer Academy is a level 3 felony.

Arturo: Only level 3? Damn, I really need to reexamine the quality of my criminal activities.

Ty: ARTURO RAHA!!!

Arturo: Now you listen to me, love. That's the last time I'll allow you to raise your voice at me. I admit, the two of us crossing paths hasn't been the most pleasant endeavor, but my patience is limited. You destroyed my spacecraft, so I stole your Regent’s. We should have been even. But no. After you destroyed my ship, you then imposed yourself in my home. Speaking of which, if you ever feel yourself getting too comfortable, please feel free to get the hell out.

Ty: You know I don’t have anywhere else to go.

Arturo: Funny thing, that. My crew is in a similar predicament. The vehicle you so callously destroyed was their livelihood. They need a ship to complete work. And if they can't work, they can't eat. Savvy? 

Ty: Piracy isn’t a real career. Maybe they should consider getting real employment.

Arturo: You keep throwing the word pirate at me like a dagger, but you know nothing of me or my crew. You don’t know our story or what we’ve been through. Yet you judge us. Quite an unattractive trait.

Ty: You're a thief, and that's all I need to know about you.

Arturo: I lived like you once, prideful and naïve. And then I found out the world that I knew was built on a century of lies. Much like yours. You should have a look at that file. When you're done, you may want to reconsider my employment proposal.

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Arturo: What? You’re staring, and it’s making my skin crawl.

Ty: I've got a proposition for you.

Arturo: No.

Ty: You haven't even heard me out yet.

Arturo: Whatever it is, the answer is no. The last time someone started a sentence that way, it ended up costing me a job and a lot of money- not to mention the damage it caused to my reputation.

Ty:  News flash, you're a pirate. Your reputation is already sh*t.

Arturo: How many times do I have to tell you? I'm an Acquisitionist, not a bloody space pirate.

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Arturo: Ah, ah, ah. Not so fast. [lays winning card on table]  Hmm...maybe it’s my imagination, but it seems winning against a cantankerous busy body is helping to improve my memory. That’s too bad; you were so close, but a deal is deal. Better luck next time.

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Ty: You what? It's my job to bring that aircraft back to the Regent. I was commanded not to return until I've completed the mission. And you? You've made a mess of things!

Arturo: Come on. The ship is replaceable. There's no need to be so worked up about it. Unless...there's more to the story. Ah! Now it all makes sense! That's why you've threatened my livelihood and imposed yourself into my humble abode. It was carrying something extremely valuable, wasn't it?

Ty: Don't play games with me, pirate. You knew that all along. Now where the hell is the Regent’s ship?

Arturo: Fine. I stripped it of the most valuable parts, sold them in the black market, and arranged for the rest to be sent the junk yard. As for the precious cargo that was stowed away...I've hidden it somewhere safe. Regrettably, I got blistering drunk that night, and I’ve no idea where I put it.

Ty: You little ^%^&*&^*%$$!!!!🤬

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Ty: Whatever your preferred title, you acquire things by illegal means. That makes you no better than a thief. 

Arturo: Oh don't be dramatic. If you’re referring to the ship, I was simply borrowing it. I'd planned to return it after completing the job.

Ty: But you didn't.

Arturo: No, and unfortunately, that little stunt put me on the Enforcers radar.

Ty: Of course the authorities would be after you. It was Regent Bellacou's private ship!

Arturo: You blew up my get away vehicle, and I needed a new one.

Ty: So you stole the ship of one of the most powerful mages at Glimmer Academy?

Arturo: Hm. No wonder it was so lavishly outfitted. All the latest tech...very grandiose. Well regardless, I couldn't be caught cruising around in a conspicuous aircraft! So I did what any reputable man of my status would do. I sold it.

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Ty: This can't be true. This is some kind of twisted prank that you're pulling.

Arturo: To what purpose?

Ty: To get back at me for your stupid ship!

Arturo: I don't like you much. You're loud and obnoxious, but even I have some decency.

Ty: Regent Bellacou has been my mentor since the beginning of my training. I know her. She's not this kind of person!

Arturo: I used to believe that too.

Ty: What?

Arturo: I said you would believe that. You seem like the gullible type.

Ty: This is not the time for jokes.

Arturo: Good thing I wasn't joking. I mean it. You’re gullible, but you aren't expendable. If you come work with me, you'll never feel that way again.

Ty: You expect me to believe you're more honorable than the person who wants me dead? You steal things for a living! Probably have taken a few lives along the way. And I'm supposed to just trust you?

Arturo: No. You'd be smart not to. It's called self preservation, and I'll never blame any sensible person for clinging on to it. Still, I'd like to clear up one thing. We don't take lives for the hell of it, and certainly never to cover our own asses. But if it means protecting the ones we love, then you can bet your last Lunar cred, we won't hesitate. We're more than a crew. We're family.

Ty: A dysfunctional one, I'm sure.

Arturo: There you go with your judgments. Not all families are synonymous with broken. Meet them and see for yourself.

Ty: And if I decline?

Arturo: You won't. I'm too devilishly good looking and persuasive.

Ty: Why are you so arrogant?

Arturo: You shouldn’t confuse arrogance with confidence. There's strength in knowing your worth. The sooner you figure that out, the stronger your mental armor will be.

Ty: Who are you?

Arturo: Now that's the right question. For now let's go meet the team.

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Arturo: You sure about this? I'm one hell of a sebaac player.

Ty: If I win, you'll tell me what you remember.

Arturo: Even if I do recall where I've stowed your precious item, who's to say that I’ll tell you where it is. I did, after all, acquire it fair and square.

Ty: You mean you stole it.

Arturo: Let's not get caught up on semantics. Now shall we start? Best out of three?

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