Fish in a Barrel - A Story by the Andromedan Islands
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2014 1:35 pm
Government Center
Buakonikai, Teardrop Islands
Friday, November 30, 2029
4:00 pm
After dealing with new clerical staff, office arrangements, technology issues and general confusion, Rosie Okonedo finally arrives back at her office. Much of her lunch still sits on her desk. She collapses onto her chair. She checks her watch. Rosie usually receives a phone call from her cousin at around 4pm.
Rosie and her cousin, Violet Navarro have been assigned by Andromeda Naval Intelligence to assist in the Teardrop Islands’ transition to statehood. Rosie has spent the past few weeks in and around Government Center helping make things more efficient in Koni. Now, she sits in her office waiting for Violet’s call. She checks her watch again. Her cell phone rings.
Buakonikai is the capital of the World Assembly Trust Territory of the Teardrop Islands.
ROSIE: This is the office of Rosie O…
VIOLET: It’s me.
Violet is on a boat returning to the main island from the Abu Salih continent. She has been away from Koni for several days.
VIOLET: Yes, and I have good news. The Snow Leopard Brotherhood has agreed to stay away from the Teardrops, for a price.
ROSIE: There’s always a price. What is it?
VIOLET: They want us to support their efforts to unite the Abu Salih Continent under their rule. I told them that once Koni is transferred to our control, the Andromedan Government would assist them in their efforts.
ROSIE: Support and assistance. Does that mean money?
VIOLET: They were much more specific.
ROSIE: Guns!
VIOLET: Lots of guns. One of them said they would talk to Luigi Vampa…
ROSIE & VIOLET: (in a mock announcers voice) Lew-ijiiiiiiiiiiii Vampa!
Luigi Vampa is a local “businessman” who has connections throughout the Koni underworld. He also happens to be head of the transitional government.
VIOLET: To make a long story short, Luigi will arrange for Triumph Security Services to arm the Snow Leopard Brotherhood.
ROSIE: So, we should invest in TSS?
VIOLET: The Street loves TSS. Call your broker. Buy. Buy. Buy.
Rosie and Violet laugh. They’ve known each other since they were young.
ROSIE: V, will you be home soon?
VIOLET: I’m on the boat. I can see Koni now. I’ll be there in a few hours, but I won’t be in much of a mood for going out.
ROSIE: Neither will I. It’s been rough here. I’m going to get takeout, then I’m going to relax.
VIOLET: Get me some, too. I’m in serious need of some take out and a hot bath.
ROSIE: I hear you. See you soon.
Buakonikai, Teardrop Islands
Friday, November 30, 2029
4:00 pm
After dealing with new clerical staff, office arrangements, technology issues and general confusion, Rosie Okonedo finally arrives back at her office. Much of her lunch still sits on her desk. She collapses onto her chair. She checks her watch. Rosie usually receives a phone call from her cousin at around 4pm.
Rosie and her cousin, Violet Navarro have been assigned by Andromeda Naval Intelligence to assist in the Teardrop Islands’ transition to statehood. Rosie has spent the past few weeks in and around Government Center helping make things more efficient in Koni. Now, she sits in her office waiting for Violet’s call. She checks her watch again. Her cell phone rings.
Buakonikai is the capital of the World Assembly Trust Territory of the Teardrop Islands.
ROSIE: This is the office of Rosie O…
VIOLET: It’s me.
Violet is on a boat returning to the main island from the Abu Salih continent. She has been away from Koni for several days.
VIOLET: Yes, and I have good news. The Snow Leopard Brotherhood has agreed to stay away from the Teardrops, for a price.
ROSIE: There’s always a price. What is it?
VIOLET: They want us to support their efforts to unite the Abu Salih Continent under their rule. I told them that once Koni is transferred to our control, the Andromedan Government would assist them in their efforts.
ROSIE: Support and assistance. Does that mean money?
VIOLET: They were much more specific.
ROSIE: Guns!
VIOLET: Lots of guns. One of them said they would talk to Luigi Vampa…
ROSIE & VIOLET: (in a mock announcers voice) Lew-ijiiiiiiiiiiii Vampa!
Luigi Vampa is a local “businessman” who has connections throughout the Koni underworld. He also happens to be head of the transitional government.
VIOLET: To make a long story short, Luigi will arrange for Triumph Security Services to arm the Snow Leopard Brotherhood.
ROSIE: So, we should invest in TSS?
VIOLET: The Street loves TSS. Call your broker. Buy. Buy. Buy.
Rosie and Violet laugh. They’ve known each other since they were young.
ROSIE: V, will you be home soon?
VIOLET: I’m on the boat. I can see Koni now. I’ll be there in a few hours, but I won’t be in much of a mood for going out.
ROSIE: Neither will I. It’s been rough here. I’m going to get takeout, then I’m going to relax.
VIOLET: Get me some, too. I’m in serious need of some take out and a hot bath.
ROSIE: I hear you. See you soon.