PirateThe woman looks to be in her forties, and she is surveying you with interest. Her right eye appears almost black against her dusky skin, while her left eye emits a greenish light filtered through the smudged lens of a prosthesis. Her arms are tattooed all the way from the base of her shoulders to her knuckles.
Pirate(sequence)
Pirate"Ugh! What's a lawman doing here? I hear you got Sargona — groxes gore his soul. So, what? Now you've decided to go after the rest of us?"
Solomorne"I am not here for you, heretic. So, keep your head down and remember that the next time we meet, I might feel more generous and spare a bullet or two just for you."
Pirate"I knew it, lawman — as long as we don't touch the tithe, it's like you can't see us." The woman turns back to you, looking very pleased with herself.
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Pirate"Looking for something specific? You're buying, or maybe selling? Don't be shy, just ask — old Ryzza knows all kinds of folks. My boys will fetch you anything your heart desires!"
YOU"Let's see what you have to offer."
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YOU"How haven't you been arrested under Footfall's new patron? Have you not been approached by the confessors?"
Pirate"What confessors? Haven't seen any confessors here." She smiles grimly. "And if you hear folks say they saw some people enter a room and those people never came out — it's all gossip and slander. I got no problems with no confessors."
YOU"Let's see what you have to offer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How haven't you been arrested under Footfall's new patron? Have you not been approached by the confessors?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are these boys you work with?"
PirateRyzza lowers her booming, raspy voice. "You heard about how the clipper Saint Cognatius got hit recently? The cargo was cleaned out, everything of value taken. Well, that was my boys' handiwork!"
Pirate(sequence)
Heinrix"An ill-considered confession."
Pirate"Confession? What are you on about? Old Ryzza just likes to embellish when she wants to make an impression! The nonsense she spouts in the presence of important people..."
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Pirate"By the way, my boys have been buzzing in everyone's ears at the Amasecus, telling them about what happened in the Rykad System. And they didn't hold back when it came to describing their encounter with the kind lord/lady who wasn't about to rob them of their already battered hides." Ryzza nods meaningfully and gratefully. "Old Ryzza doesn't forget a good turn, and neither do her friends — you can take my word for it."
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Pirate"We call ourselves the Fellowship of the Void — an association of enterprising like-minded people who help the upstanding citizens of the Imperium rid themselves of the possessions that are weighing them down."
YOU"Pirates, in other words."
PirateRyzza plasters a shocked expression on her face. "Please, no need to be so crude! Your esteemed self no doubt is aware that Hieronymus preaches that asceticism is a virtue, and that only by rejecting material wealth can we ascend in faith. Well, I couldn't agree more! We are merely helping the servants of the Imperium to be a little more like Hieronymus... and taking a small commission for our trouble."
YOU"Let's see what you have to offer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How haven't you been arrested under Footfall's new patron? Have you not been approached by the confessors?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are these boys you work with?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What kinds of goods are you willing to buy?"
Pirate"Tech is always the best. If it's broke — no sweat, we'll fix it or take it apart. And if you score something so nasty that your fussy everyday traders won't even look at it, fear not, just bring it on over. Leave it to me and my boys to find the right buyer!"
YOU"Let's see what you have to offer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How haven't you been arrested under Footfall's new patron? Have you not been approached by the confessors?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are these boys you work with?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What kinds of goods are you willing to buy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Grandpa Bakhval says hello."
PirateRyzza's face breaks into a broad smile. "That old rascal! I thought he'd croaked in the mines a long time ago, but old man Bakhval's still alive and kicking, you say? Me and him have been through a lot of interesting scrapes together, and, oh, all the weird and wonderful things we've sto— acquired. Bakhval wouldn't send his regards along with just anyone — you must've done him a good turn. And because of that, old Ryzza's going to give you a special discount."
YOU"Let's see what you have to offer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How haven't you been arrested under Footfall's new patron? Have you not been approached by the confessors?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are these boys you work with?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What kinds of goods are you willing to buy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Grandpa Bakhval says hello."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Things are back to normal on Footfall, I see."
Pirate"Well, how should I put it... with the Lord Inquisitor on the station, folks still have to keep a bit of a lid on their activities, but with Incendia and her hounds gone, I can definitely breathe easier. Shipments are slowly starting up again, anyone who worked with Chorda has been thrown for a loop Footfall-style, and folks can do business in the Amasecus again without any trouble."
Pirate(sequence)
Pirate"I want to congratulate you on your initiative. Smacking Vladaym down in the moment of his triumph — that was a shrewd move. I think even he would see the poetic justice of it, if he wasn't currently floating headless in orbit with all the other fools whose luck ran out."
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Pirate"I should also thank you for finally shutting up Reverend Hieronymus! If trials really do cleanse the soul, then after weeks of listening to his shrill hectoring, I must have the soul of a saint."
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Pirate"And I'm almost used to the new leg." She raps her knuckles on the augmetic. "It can break bones just like that, and it looks solid enough!"
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Pirate"So I don't know if I'd agree with your esteemed self that things are back to normal, but I'll gladly drink to the new normal. To your health!"
YOU"Let's see what you have to offer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How haven't you been arrested under Footfall's new patron? Have you not been approached by the confessors?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are these boys you work with?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What kinds of goods are you willing to buy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Grandpa Bakhval says hello."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Things are back to normal on Footfall, I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You seem to be at peace. Have you turned your back on heresy?"
PirateRyzza nods seriously. "I have, Your Lordship/Ladyship. No more profane amulets or anything. All cultists and heretics who wormed their way into my crew took a long walk out through a short airlock. And the servants of the Ruinous Powers who took advantage of my moment of weakness and pushed me toward heresy were sent to meet their own Dark Gods." Ryzza smiles nastily. "I doubt they'll recognise their minions after what I did to them, though."
YOU"Let's see what you have to offer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How haven't you been arrested under Footfall's new patron? Have you not been approached by the confessors?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are these boys you work with?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What kinds of goods are you willing to buy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Grandpa Bakhval says hello."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Things are back to normal on Footfall, I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You seem to be at peace. Have you turned your back on heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I better be going."
Pirate"Nice doing business with you!"
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YOU"I better be going."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You seem to be at peace. Have you turned your back on heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I better be going."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Things are back to normal on Footfall, I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You seem to be at peace. Have you turned your back on heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I better be going."continues where this line first appears above
Pirate(sequence)
Pasqal"The handling of sacred technology by laypersons uninitiated in the Omnissiah's priesthood is a Category Eight blasphemy. Incriminating evidence of profane acts perpetrated by the unit named 'old Ryzza' has been recorded for use in future judicial proceedings."
PirateShe chuckles darkly. "Do you mean to threaten me, Tech-Priest? Well, then, I'll keep a record of this conversation, too. I wonder which of us will feel the harsh hand of justice first? Will it be me, standing in chains before your brethren, or you, standing in an airlock before my boys?"
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YOU"Grandpa Bakhval says hello."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Things are back to normal on Footfall, I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You seem to be at peace. Have you turned your back on heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I better be going."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Terribly noble of you!"
PirateRyzza nods solemnly. "It's a heavy burden, but someone's got to shoulder it, don't they? I'm glad you see where I'm coming from!"
YOU"Let's see what you have to offer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How haven't you been arrested under Footfall's new patron? Have you not been approached by the confessors?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are these boys you work with?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What kinds of goods are you willing to buy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Grandpa Bakhval says hello."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Things are back to normal on Footfall, I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You seem to be at peace. Have you turned your back on heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I better be going."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Is that so? Very well, let's return to our discussion."
Pirate"As your esteemed self wishes."
YOU"Let's see what you have to offer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How haven't you been arrested under Footfall's new patron? Have you not been approached by the confessors?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are these boys you work with?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What kinds of goods are you willing to buy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Grandpa Bakhval says hello."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Things are back to normal on Footfall, I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You seem to be at peace. Have you turned your back on heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I better be going."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Let's see what you have to offer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How haven't you been arrested under Footfall's new patron? Have you not been approached by the confessors?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are these boys you work with?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What kinds of goods are you willing to buy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Grandpa Bakhval says hello."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Things are back to normal on Footfall, I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You seem to be at peace. Have you turned your back on heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I better be going."continues where this line first appears above
Pirate(sequence)
AbelardYou notice Abelard's face twist in disgust. It would seem he has a rather strong opinion on the individuals to whom Ryzza refers as the Fellowship of the Void.
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YOU"What kinds of goods are you willing to buy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Grandpa Bakhval says hello."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Things are back to normal on Footfall, I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You seem to be at peace. Have you turned your back on heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I better be going."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are these boys you work with?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What kinds of goods are you willing to buy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Grandpa Bakhval says hello."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Things are back to normal on Footfall, I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You seem to be at peace. Have you turned your back on heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I better be going."continues where this line first appears above
PirateRyzza falls silent, though her eyes don't leave your face. Her expression gradually shifts — from tactless interest to astonished deference. "I know you, [Name]. Who would've thought a high-flyer such as yourself would ever land in our neck of the woods... The audacious schemes you've pulled off, they're the stuff of legend — even the Kasballica could learn a thing or two. For somebody like you, I'll offer only the best prices. The real deal."
YOU"Let's see what you have to offer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How haven't you been arrested under Footfall's new patron? Have you not been approached by the confessors?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are these boys you work with?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What kinds of goods are you willing to buy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Grandpa Bakhval says hello."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Things are back to normal on Footfall, I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You seem to be at peace. Have you turned your back on heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I better be going."continues where this line first appears above
Pirate(sequence)
HeinrixHeinrix gives you a look, one that is more amused than suspicious. "Quite the admirers you have, Rogue Trader..."
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Pirate"How can old Ryzza serve your esteemed self? Does the Rogue Trader wish to buy, or sell? No need to be shy — old Ryzza's boys will treat you right! And we've got special offers for business partners."
YOU"Let's see what you have to offer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How haven't you been arrested under Footfall's new patron? Have you not been approached by the confessors?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are these boys you work with?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What kinds of goods are you willing to buy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Grandpa Bakhval says hello."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Things are back to normal on Footfall, I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You seem to be at peace. Have you turned your back on heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I better be going."continues where this line first appears above
PirateRyzza falls silent, though her eyes don't leave your face. Her expression gradually shifts — from tactless interest to astonished deference. "I know you, [Name]. Who would've thought a high-flyer such as yourself would ever land in our neck of the woods... The audacious schemes you've pulled off, they're the stuff of legend — even the Kasballica could learn a thing or two. For somebody like you, I'll offer only the best prices. The real deal."continues where this line first appears above
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Pirate"Welcome back!" Ryzza raises her glass to you, smiles, and "winks" with her prosthetic eye.
YOU"Let's see what you have to offer."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"How haven't you been arrested under Footfall's new patron? Have you not been approached by the confessors?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are these boys you work with?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What kinds of goods are you willing to buy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Grandpa Bakhval says hello."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Things are back to normal on Footfall, I see."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"You seem to be at peace. Have you turned your back on heresy?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I better be going."continues where this line first appears above
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