Friday, June 5, 2020

Hawkwind Saga: The Lost Episode

This is a chilling random encounter that I never finished!

The rain poured down as the man, known as Hawkwind, stood reluctant to enter the bar before him. The cheesy neon lights flashed in the puddles. One said "Ope !" clearly the n had burned out long ago. Another said "Live Noods!" clearly someone forgot to check their spelling. The name of the place was simply named Gus'.

"This must be the place Miranda was talking about" he mumbled to himself. He sighed and entered the building. His senses were immediately overwhelmed by loud music, the smell of piss, beer, and other noxious scents. He scanned the place and, after a moment, saw Miranda.

On his way there, a nude man dancing on a table swung his junk nearly into Hawkwind's face. He didn't flinch and in a flash, his blaster pistol was aimed at the guys package. "If you don't get that thing out of my face, you're gonna be known as the guy with no nuts" Gordon said flatly. The dancer only shrugged and blew a kiss at Hawk, moving on to another bar patron.

As Hawk came up to the table where Miranda was seated, she obviously saw the entire thing. "A little excitement, eh babe?" she said with an impish grin. "I think you guys would make a cute couple."

"Shut it, Mir" he said as he took a seat next to her with a heavy sigh. "Definitely not my type."

"Oh, just what is your type?" Gordon felt a hand on his leg.

"Really? I'm not in the mood."

Miranda feigned insult. "Oh come on, just a little fun? Loosen up a bit, Gordo. Have a drink, on me" she signaled to the serving droid for a couple drinks."Anyway, I happen to have a job for you" she said, switching to a business tone.

Hawkwind massaged his eyebrows "you've got a job for me? I thought you worked for me?"

She stifled a laugh "No, you are mistaken. I need you to take me to a...location...in Zirqon territory. I have a contact there who needs some illegal parts but you can't just land a ship there."

Gordon snapped his head up "Zirqons! They don't exactly like humans...or anyone for that matter. You got some balls, Miranda just hope mine are bigger." He mulled it over in his head "all right, I'll accept the job but I expect hazard pay for this one."

Miranda smiled ruefully. "I do, just don't threaten them like that dancer!"

Next encounter, escort!

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