( audio | un: skywalker )

[apoptotic]

I don't suppose there's a workshop on the grounds. For those who need them, I can do basic mechanical repairs. [ and more than basic but those tend to require specialized tools that he's kind of lacking at the moment. ] Contact me privately, and we'll work out a deal.

For those who don't, I've learned that not many here were accustomed to interstellar travel prior to our recruitment. [ anakin lingers idly on the word “recruitment.” someone’s a tad furious. but he carries on in the same even tone of voice. ] I’m curious as to your worlds. Where you’re from, how far you’ve managed to explore.

[ general you there. he doesn't care to know about anyone's trip to the grand canyon.

someone please tell him, in detail, about the grand canyon. ]

And Finn? Check in. [ he did promise ok. this is him coming through. ]

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[ricksybusiness]

Yeah, you'd think so, huh? Sometimes people are really trusting, though. [Like... you...]

[apoptotic]

[ W O W

#rude ]

I take it you've been here longer than most.

[ricksybusiness]

[You've just been Ricked!!!]

O-oh, nobody told you? I'm the reason we didn't fail our last mission.

[apoptotic]

I haven't heard anything like that.

[ he doesn't ask for details since…he's 92% sure he's gonna get all the details he wants with several he doesn't. ]

[ricksybusiness]

Well, I don't like to brag, but it's true. Crafted a machine in the most backwater world imaginable that punched a hole in some shitty barrier thing that was blocking the sun. Popped like a balloon. Saved the whole fuckin' planet.

[apoptotic]

What kind of barrier was it?

[ricksybusiness]

"Magic." Supposedly. [Rick's disdain for this explanation ought to be obvious.]

[apoptotic]

I've heard that before. This was according to those living there?

[ anakin knows of sorcery in the galaxy. the nightsisters were infamous for it — until they were exterminated. their most powerful spell could stand against a well-placed blaster. and both of those pale in comparison to the immensity that is the force.

he still thinks most magic bullshit, though. ]

[ricksybusiness]

According to the dude who put it up, I guess. E-everyone just accepted it, but, y'know. Fuck that, am I right? So: scienced it into oblivion.

[apoptotic]

So much for magic.

Do you have the designs of what you used to penetrate the shield?

[ricksybusiness]

Of course I do. Are you asking for them? 'cause I don't do anything for free.

[apoptotic]

Did you charge the people for sunlight?

[ricksybusiness]

They wouldn't let us off the planet until the sun was back. I can do pro bono work if it benefits me.

Giving you my shit for free? I don't see a benefit.

[apoptotic]

[ pity this isn't in person or he'd be trying a mind trick right about now just for shits and giggles. ]

Unfortunately, I didn't carry money with me. [ and republic credits mean zero here anyway. ]

[ricksybusiness]

[Just try it is what Rick would say, right before he is mind-tricked out of divulging his entire backstory and darkest secrets.]

L-lucky for you I also take trade.

[apoptotic]

What would you want in return?

[ricksybusiness]

Depends. What you got?

[apoptotic]

I offered what I have.

[ricksybusiness]

Yawwwwn, I can do that shit in my sleep. You're out of luck, compadre.

[apoptotic]

Unfortunately, ALASTAIR didn't see fit to bring in my toolbox. If I have to build something with my bare hands, you'll have to offer more than schematics.

[ricksybusiness]

Then I guess we're at an impasse. H-hit me up when you got something useful to me.

disconnect.

[apoptotic]

Suit yourself.