>OOC: Yes, but they have to be electronic lights so they can be
>reprogrammed for changes in planetary time systems.

Makes sense.

> > > A small oval platinum relief is inset just below the clock, "Press
> > > here, and the door opens giving you access to the controls." the
> > > old woman demonstrates, "You can adjust the time, or set the clock
> > > to any planet's time system here, and also set it to play any of
> > > the several tunes that are stored inside."
> > >
> > > She lifts the clock and shows you the bottom, "The mechanism can be
> > > accessed here. The wooden casing removed so the clock's hardware
> > > can be repaired or serviced. Although, that shouldn't be necessary
> > > for many, many years. We guarantee this piece to work flawlessly
> > > for 40 years."
> >
> >  "Its perfect." Mira says and reaches to lift her bag to the counter,
> >  "Now for the fun part for you..."
>
>After some bargaining you get to a final price of 325 marks. It is
>expensive, but for a work of art like this...

Mira reaches into her bag for her wallet, "Can that be sent along to my 
ship? I'd hate to damage it."

Mira