On Tuesday 29 July 2003 07:28 pm, Bruce Johnson wrote:
> Eris Reddoch wrote:
> > After 30 minutes of "getting to know you" time, the group of cousins and
> > partners are gathered around a large table in Pasco's back room each
> > with his or her drink of choice and, for those that are hungry,
> > something to eat.
> >
> > "So, is it time for business?" Jac asks and looks around focusing on
> > Ricardo, "Captain O'Brien, what sort of arrangements do you have in mind
> > now that there are an additional two partners to integrate into the mix?
>
> Ricardo sighs. " Maybe we can just space 'em." He looks at Ilane and
> April, shaking his head, "no offense, you're both lovely ladies but the
> paperworks gonna make my head hurt!"

April raises an eyebrow then smiles.  

> "What certifications and licenses do you carry? Since we're running a
> passenger-carrying ship we've got to have all sort of licenses, and
> other boring red tape things. If you don't, well, don't worry, we can
> take you on as trainees and next time we're back here you can pass your
> tests, we have the wonderfully boring study guides on board."

"I'm afraid I'm going to be your trainee.  I really don't have any experience 
in the day to day operations of a ship.  If there is somewhere you can use 
help...let me know and I'll hit the study guides."  She smiles. 


-- 
April