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[backsassin]

Sorry, I missed the memo; are we trying to ruin every planet we stop at now? Because this plan -- this mercenary deal -- sure makes it seem like it. I mean, it would be bad enough on a terrestrial planet, but a hydrogen atmosphere gas giant? That’s where we’re planning on putting a bunch of firearm-toting mercenaries?

Look, maybe some of you weren’t here for our stops on the last few planets, but trust me when I say that getting involved in local affairs ended very, very badly. For everyone. And that was without hiring mercs to solve problems that aren’t ours to begin with. The best thing we can do here is to take what we need and leave.

And if you have been here long enough to remember: don’t make us responsible for another Cadacus Primary.

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[backsassin]

[Zam’s not too fussed about the girl’s disagreement. She’s just a kid after all, and kids are supposed to be naive.]

Well, if you can convince any of our crewmembers of that, that would be very helpful. [Because Zam doesn’t feel like she’s making any headway with most of them.]

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[devilofohara]

[Not naive, but she's got bad experiences with people killing for reasons they don't understand. Granted, Mercenaries aren't nearly as bad as soldiers, but it's not really a career she holds in high regard.

Even if she's starting to understand that, in all likelihood, she might have to take up a similar career if she wants to survive in her world.]

I probably won't be able to. They're all kind of dumb and self-important.

[Well not all of them. There are a few ones that Robin's actually starting to give a shit about, but the dumb & self-important ones are a large enough group to make this an extremely irritating experience for her.]

I don't know if you'd noticed or not.

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[backsassin]

[Zam actually laughs at that.] Oh, I’ve noticed. [That self-importance is half the reason they’re in this mess to begin with.] Anybody in particular who’s given you that impression?

[devilofohara]

You mean besides the captains?

[ Ordinarily she'd be less overt about the complete lack of respect she has for her kidnappers, but in this case it's really hard not to. ]

Anyone who wants to pick a fight about the whales, honestly. I'm sorry they're getting killed and everything but from what I've heard about the previous planets we should be laying low.