A little bit more free writing, as I'm at work, and people are droning on and on in my ear. Definitely wishing my vacation started when I get off work today. Just one more day to go.
Callie whirled around to glare at the shady arms dealer behind the counter. "You're telling me that we went through all that trouble and placed ourselves in danger, possibily to the point of going to jail or being killed. All to get back a useless piece of junk plastic?"
The dealer took quick, short steps backwards until he hit the wall behind him, his eye twitching nervously,"You are being well paid. If you would like we can call off the whole deal considering you lost the artifact to begin with."
Takis grabbed Callie's arm and pulled her back towards the door, "We'll take the credits, you know where to send it."
The dealer smirked lightly now that Callie and Takis were both steps from the door, "I thought you might. The credits are being deposited to your account now."
Takis paused at the door, bending over a short bow, "We'll see our way out. As always, a pleasure to do business with you."
Takis entwined his fingers into Callie's and pulled her along beside him down the long hallway. Callie trailed along, muttering obscenities below her breath, until they both burst out of the door and into the sunshine. Thankfully, their small spaceship sat in the same spot they had left it so many hours ago.
Callie palmed the hatch open and scanned the area. Rounding on Takis, a low growl emitted from her throat, "Remind me never to do business with a Reciprotar again!"
"Agreed, now let's go home."
Feeling satisfied no one had bothered her ship, she ran one hand lovingly across the panel in front of the pilot's seat. Reaching one hand up to strap down her safety harness, she flicked on the starter switch with the other.
"Hello, baby, did you miss me?"
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