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S01E11 - SESSION LOG

Summary

The crew faces a critical security challenge when Androni's shopping expedition is interrupted by station security demanding proper departure documentation. With only one hour to resolve the situation, Androni desperately tracks down the ship's captain at the casino. The captain, unhappy about the unexpected complication to what was supposed to be a "no questions asked" passage, agrees to help but demands compensation in the form of sponsored domjot gambling.

Meanwhile, Klix continues working on decrypting the isolinear rod from Xunil, achieving 7 successful attempts in an ongoing process. The session's tension peaks during Androni's meeting with Glix in the casino's private lounge, where cryptic warnings about overstaying their welcome and references to Vesh Loqar's doubts about the crew's readiness suggest deeper complications. The crew's cover identities and timeline face serious pressure as their criminal activities attract unwanted attention from station authorities.

Detailed Log

Technical Pursuits and Shopping

The day began with Klix maintaining his methodical approach to the isolinear rod recovered from their Xunil operation. His seventh successful decryption attempt yielded progress, though the device continued to guard its secrets. The complexity of the encryption suggested the rod contained information of significant value - exactly the kind of intelligence that could prove useful in their criminal endeavors.

Meanwhile, Androni embarked on what should have been a routine shopping expedition through Kepler Station's commercial sectors. His specific target was a suitable coat, though the station's merchants proved disappointingly lacking in options that met his standards. It was a mundane errand that would soon spiral into crisis.

Security Entanglement

As Androni concluded his unsuccessful shopping tour, his day took a dramatic turn. Two station security officers approached with the calm authority that suggested non-negotiable compliance.

"Follow us," one commanded simply.

The escort to the security office was conducted with professional efficiency, drawing unwanted attention from passersby who knew better than to stare too openly. Inside the sterile security facility, the questioning began immediately.

"We need to see your papers," the security chief stated, consulting a data pad with practiced indifference. "You're not on the boarding list for Monday's departure."

The implications hit Androni immediately - their carefully constructed travel arrangements had a critical gap. Whatever documentation they possessed, it wasn't sufficient for their planned departure. The security officer's next words made the urgency clear: "You have one hour to organize proper papers to verify your travel authorization."

Desperate Measures

With time running against him, Androni made his way directly to the main docking level. The ship they were supposed to board loomed before him, but knocking on the hull yielded only confusion from a crew member who had no knowledge of their booking. However, this dead end provided a crucial lead: the captain could be found at the station's casino.

The casino presented its own challenges. Approaching the captain in such a public venue carried obvious risks, but Androni had limited options. When he finally located the woman and requested a private conversation, the captain's response was sharp: "NOT HERE!"

Negotiations in the Shadows

Their meeting relocated to a restaurant one deck below the casino's main floor, away from the ambient surveillance and curious ears. The captain's demeanor made clear her displeasure with the situation.

"This should have been a 'no questions asked' trip," she stated bluntly, her frustration evident. "No traces for crew to be found. This complication significantly increases the risk."

Androni explained their documentation predicament with careful precision, emphasizing the urgency without revealing too much about their true circumstances. The captain studied him with the calculating gaze of someone who had dealt with questionable passengers before.

After a tense pause, the captain agreed to help - but her assistance came with a price. "I need something in return," she declared. "You'll sponsor some domjot gambling. Consider it... insurance for the additional risks you're bringing to my ship."

The Casino's Private Chambers

The arrangement required Androni to fulfill his end of the bargain with the captain. He joined her at the dabo tables, participating in several rounds of the popular gambling game. However, Androni actually avoided sponsoring any substantial wagers for the captain.

When Androni prepared to leave the gaming area, believing his obligations concluded, a casino waiter intercepted his path. The uniformed attendant's approach was polite but insistent.

"Excuse me, sir. Glix would like to speak with you in the private booth," the waiter stated, gesturing toward the casino's exclusive section. "Please follow me."

The guidance wasn't a request. Androni found himself escorted to the casino's private lounge, where high-stakes games and discretionary conversations took place away from the main floor's scrutiny. It was here that he encountered Glix, a figure whose presence immediately elevated the stakes of their conversation.

Glix's opening words carried the weight of someone who knew far more than they initially revealed: "You seem to enjoy the benefits of being on Kepler?"

The seemingly casual observation felt loaded with implication. Androni's response was carefully measured, recognizing that this conversation could determine their future on the station.

"You should have left yesterday," Glix continued, the statement carrying the unmistakable tone of a warning wrapped in friendly advice.

But it was Glix's last comment that truly unsettled Androni: "Vesh was right about you..."

The mention of their Syndicate contact sent alarm bells through Androni's mind. "What do you mean?" he asked, maintaining outward composure while his thoughts raced through the implications.

Glix's response was delivered with the casual certainty of someone stating an obvious fact: "That you are not ready yet."

Implications and Uncertainties

The conversation concluded without explicit threats or demands, but the message was clear. Their activities on Kepler Station had not gone unnoticed by parties connected to the larger criminal network they were attempting to navigate. Glix's knowledge of Vesh Loqar's opinions about their crew suggested surveillance and evaluation far beyond what they had anticipated.

The session's events had transformed what should have been routine preparations for departure into a complex web of obligations, surveillance, and unspoken threats. Their freedom of movement on Kepler Station now carried additional weight, and every decision would need to account for watchers whose interest in their activities had just become dramatically apparent.

Notes

Session Notes
  • Klix tries decryption of isolinear rod from xunil: 7 successes (still ongoing)
  • Androni is on shopping tour - but no suitable coat for androni
  • when finishing shopping out: approached by security ("follow us") - guidance to security office
  • security asks for papers - not on boarding list for monday departure
  • androni has 1 hour to organize papers to verify their trip
  • androni goes to main docking level, knocks at ship, but responder has no clue - but find captain at casino
  • androni approach captain in casino ("need to talk" - "NOT HERE!")
  • meet in restaurant one deck below, androni says needs papers
  • captain not happy about planned change - this should have been a "no questions asked" trip - also no traces for crew to be found - increased risk!
  • captain agrees to help, but needs something in return - androni has to sponsor some domjot gambling
  • talk with Glix at casinos private lounge
    • Glix: "you seem to enjoy the benefits of being on Kepler?"
    • Glix: "you should have left yesterday"
    • Glix: "Vesh was right about you..."
    • Androni: "what do you mean?"
    • Glix: "that you are not ready yet"