> > >> "So, do I look the part?" Jac smiles slightly, "I think you > > >> should greet your friend when we enter, while I remain somewhat > > >> aloof. Then we can settle into a dark corner...the better to set > > >> the proper mood. What do you think?" > > > > > > "Indeed. Your wish is my command. Shall we, Milord?" Woof says, > > > laying it on, while opening the door and allowing the noble to > > > precede him. > > > Jac chuckles and says quietly, "Ham it up, Woof." "'Ham' is my middle name, Si Jac!" he says, bowing low. > > > > Jac stops inside for a second looking around, then moves toward an > > empty booth in a dark corner. > > > > Woof, entering just behind Jac sees his friend, Ruben, standing at > > the bar sipping a beersi from a mug. Ruben Coleman is tall, blonde > > and beefy. He was a big, strong, lineman for his school's football > > team years ago, and he is still big and strong, but he is starting to > > slide from buff to plump. Ruben is wearing civilian clothes and is > > popping peanuts into his mouth and sipping from his mug in between > > chatting with Pasco who is standing behind the bar. > > > > Pasco sees Woof and nods toward him. Ruben looks where Pasco is > > looking and grins as he recognizes Woof striding across the room > > toward the bar. "Pasco, you old pirate! How's it hanging?" Woof says, and to Ruben he says, "Rube! S'up!" > > "Hey, old buddy." Ruben says, "Okay, I'm here. What's this urgent > > business you mentioned all about?" Woof places his finger beside his nose. "You won't believe it... Something right up your alley!" > > Woof notices Pasco noticing Jac sliding into the dark booth and with > > one of his eyebrows raised he says, "Evening Wolfgang, I'll bring you > > and your friend a beersi." "Thanks, Pasco!" he says, drawing Ruben to the booth. "Oh man, Rube, I know you like to help out those in need, particularly when its one of the higher ups.... >In the dark booth the three men talk quietly for several minutes before >the heavy set one finally nods his head. > >Jac leans forward slightly and says quietly, "I thank you, Si Coleman, >and the Siran in question thanks you, too. Understanding like this is >deserving of a reward, and rest assured you will be remembered." > >Jac leans back and turns to Woof, "Now, I must go. Someone would take it >amiss if I don't make an appearance at that Charity Ball. I'll leave all >of this in your, and my new friend Ruben's hands." > >Before Jac stands he fixes Ruben will his eyes and says, "I know he >won't fail a siran." > >Then Jac leaves the table and the bar. > >Ruben leans forward and says, "Woof did you hear that, he called *me* >his friend, and you know him *personally*...and his family. Have you >met his aunt the Lady Ryobi or his uncle the Duke? " "Once or twice, yes. A dear old lady... but never the Duke! Maybe if you get a chance to meet him..." Woof will go with Ruben whenever he thinks they can get the tapes... Woof
