Dark Places

The Craadian spokesperson, his human tongue command returning to him after long disuse, replies, "They are critical parts for their reactor core, and in exchange ores that they mine and process. The return crate would be very heavy, but not dangerous."

Emmett considers the proposal. "Well, blast it, is that all? Don't seem to be any trouble there. Go ahead and get started on fixin' up the old girl and we'll get goin' as soon as you're done. Point me at the parts and I'll see if I can't find someplace to stick 'em so they won't rattle around once we're movin' again."

The Craadians don't know Emmett like the others do. Something in Emmett's eyes is too friendly, too trusting. He doesn't trust them, at least not yet.

Listening to Emmett make nice with the Craadians makes the hair on Lyle’s neck stand up. "What is he up to? he thinks to himself.

They ask you to vacate the ship, and you can remain in the hangar and watch, or they can make rooms available for you. Food and water can be provided, but they're not sure if your stomachs will handle their food.

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What sorts of choices do you make regarding the ships configuration?

No, they'll patch your hull for the delivery, they'll heavily upgrade the ship for the portal.

"I for one would like to try some of the food. As long as it isn't poisonous to humans of course."

They lead you to the side and offer you a number of nutrient rich drinks. They're basically three different colours: hot pink, brown, and a pastel blue.

The workers begin to pull off the panels that you glued on, shaking their head in disbelief. They measure it with lasers and then bump their heads together. They begin to weld a frame onto the base, a connector for another hull that they'll afix to your chassis.

A cargo door opens in the ceiling and a crane lowers the new frame down above your dilapidated ship. It's very shiny.

Lyle is incredibly impressed with the work the Craadians are doing on the hull of the ship. He can't help but ask questions as the humanoids work- despite the fact that most of them can only respond in their own language. Although a bit disappointed that their ship is not being decked out with weaponry and other high tech gear- he's not one to dwell on things. This place was filled with wonder, and he found himself constantly amazed- his curiosity peaked. Turning to his friends, he says "I call shotgun."

Y'breq, awash in blues herself, of course chooses the pastel blue drink. "If I didn't know better I would think this was made just for me."

Turana looks in amazement at the look of it "Woooaahw!, it's a miracle we made it to this place,.. and talking about survival ...since Y'breg volunteered to try the food first i think i will give it a try after we evaluate your response.. lets see how things go in 15 to 30 minutes..How do you feel so far? "

Emmett grabs the hot pink drink off the tray. "I always thought pink was a manly color, but this one looks like it glows in the dark." He smells it and cringes. After a moment of gathering his courage, he takes a big swig. His face shows how surprised he is by the taste, and he takes another swig.

"It actually...ain't bad! You ever wonder what the inside of a big goat's horn tastes like? It's kinda like that. A little warm, too. Fillin'."

He turns with his drink and watches the new hull get assembled onto the craft. "Hot damn, she's pretty! Looks quick, too."
"Heh, it's all yours as long as Adiutor let's yeh. I'm still callin' dibs on the reins, though."

He turns to one of the Craadians. "Any idea how long it'll be 'til she's ready? I'm hoping to get outta here so I don't have to figure out your....uh, facilities."

Lyle will sample both the blue and pink goop once he can see that his friends aren't poisoned. Lyle looks toward the humanoids. "Thank you for the meal? and for fixing our vessel." looking to his friends he says "I can't wait to see what else we find out here!"

Did any of you want to attempt to activate the portal and contact Cooper? There will be time to do so while the Craadians work.

Jaz absolutly would, if there's time. And would invite anyone else who wanted to go.