[Aya]

>well then how about i call you shana for the time being

The girl decides to agree with the name you came up with. Shana it is, then.

You and Shana leave the room and meet up with Zarg to assess the situation.

"...So she lost her memory as well. I see." he pondered. "Well, thanks for your help anyways, Mega. For now, you can freely explore the Docking Bay if you wish. You can meet some of our Bounty Hunters and educate yourself more, since you guys will probably be staying here for a while. But first take these:"

ITEM ACQUIRED: Epsilon ID

Added to your inventory.

"This will give you access to the various rest stations within the Docking Bay's Plaza. Just try to keep a low profile for now, if news about any surviving humans here start spreading around, it would probably start quite a commotion.

We'll be sure to contact you if we find anything of importance to your identities. In the meantime, enjoy your stay here at Epsilon."

Well, now you're free to roam around the place as you wish. What would you like to do now?

>Enter a Command.

[Darkbitcold]

let find the food court i'm hunger

[Aya]

>let find the food court i'm hunger

Shana has no clue what you are talking about. After realizing the grammatical errors in your sentence, you rephrase yourself, saying that its probably a good idea to check out the food court. So you begin looking.

Eventually, you come across a map of the area. You find out that Floor C is where the food court is located. So you proceed there.

There are five restaurants within the food court to choose from: Billy's Bakery, Epsilon Meals 2 Go, The Pub, Xerax Nutrition, and New Paradise.

>Enter a Command.

[Twilight Sword]

> How about we try Billy's Bakery?

[Aya]

> How about we try Billy's Bakery?

"Sure." Shana said quietly, not really caring about whatever restaurant there is. So through the entrance doors you go.

Various species of different shapes and sizes were within the bakery, sitting in tables, chatting, and eating their meals. As you both walk into Billy's Bakery, silence breaks out within the room. All the customers begin staring at you and Shana with shocked faces. It's quite obvious that humans weren't common here.

You and Shana begin walking towards the cash register. You can hear the customers' whispers from all across the restaurant.

"These must be the newcomers I've recently heard about."
"I've never seen a species like them before."
"They scare me."
"I think my grandfather saw one of those before, he called it a...Hewmain, I think."

You meet up with the cashier, who's also staring at you awkwardly.

"Um...welcome to Billy's Bakery, how can I help you?"

>Enter a Command.

[Flame]

> Hi... Um, what do you have?

[Aya]

> Hi... Um, what do you have?

The cashier's eyes- scratch that, eye, glares down upon you. Then his eye darts towards Shana. An intrigued look appeared on his face.

"I take it that you're new here. The menu is...uh, here, if you didn't notice." he says, lifting one of his four arms and pointing at a computer screen on the wall behind him:


BILLY'S BAKERY

MAIN:
QUON-SLUSH DISH........................3 G-points
META-MERIK PIZZA........................5 G-points
X-PANCAKE.....................................5 G-points

SIDES:
SHOOTING STAR SALAD...............2 G-points
FRIES...............................................2 G-points
SCRAMBLED ZERGLING................3 G-points

BEVERAGES:
X-SLURP..........................................2 G-points
H2O..................................................1 G-point

TODAY'S SPECIALS:

NANO-MITE BACON.......................4 G-points
EARTH'S HAM-BURGER................5 G-points


>Enter a Command.

[Twilight Sword]

> I think we should go for the Earth's Ham-burger

[Trip Dering]

> First of all, what is a G-Point?

[Arpia]

>and where or how can we get some G-points?

[Aya]

> First of all, what is a G-Point?

The cashier crossed his four arms. "It's the universal form of currency around here, duh! Have you been sleeping in a capsule for all these years, or something?"

You and Shana exchange glances, but decide not to say anything.

>and where or how can we get some G-points?

"It's no wonder I haven't seen you folks here before. Look, If you wanna earn some G-points you gotta find a job, make a living, you know? Like people here at Epsilon. Almost everybody here is a bounty hunter, completing objectives either from the council or from various corporations. Once you do, G-points are stored digitally on your Identification."

Shana rummaged through her pockets. "You mean, like this?" she asked as she handed over her Epsilon ID.

The cashier took her ID card, and swiped it on the register.

"Yes...this works. There are 15 G-points stored on this card."

You hand over your Epsilon ID as well, which also has 15 G-points.

"Alright, now that you've learned a thing or two about G-points, can I finally take your order, please?"

> I think we should go for the Earth's Ham-burger

"Two Ham-burgers? Sure thing." the cashier said, pressing a few buttons on a computer screen. In just a few seconds, two hamburgers suddenly appeared onto the desk in a flash of light. Some kind of teleporter, perhaps.

"Here you go. Have a nice day."

Taking your meals, you and Shana sit down at one of the tables. Some of the customers are still staring at you suspiciously, but you decide to ignore it and begin eating your meal. Then a voice calls out from behind you.

"That's my seat."

You turn around, finding yourself approached by an abnormally tall alien, with pink skin, elf-like ears, and a menacing face.

"Why don't you newbies get out before I beat your face in."

>Enter a Command.

[Trip Dering]

> Stand up, as if protecting Shana, and say: "We're not looking for trouble here"

[Arpia]

edit: oops didn't see Dering's post when I posted >.> hmm...

>turns to Shana and says: cmon lets look around more?

[Aya]

> Stand up, as if protecting Shana, and say: "We're not looking for trouble here"

The pink alien gave a toothy grin. "Well, then you best go somewhere else. This is my spot, and I never let anyone take it, EVER, when I'm here. You're messing with the wrong bounty hunter here, kid."

>turns to Shana and says: cmon lets look around more?

You and Shana leave the table quietly, with the tall pink alien eyeing you down almost grudgingly.

"There's another table here." Shana pointed out. So you both sit down at the table, where you are greeted by yet another alien. Only this one seems to be much friendlier.

"Just ignore that pink guy. That's Vallis, he acts as if he owns this bakery, due to his high reputation as a bounty hunter. It sickens me. _{But don't tell him I said that, heheh.}

Oh, where are my manners? The name's Bolt. Welcome to Epsilon. And you are...?" the alien asked.

>Enter a Command.

[Arpia]

> offer hand to Bolt and say: I'm Mega and this is Shana, nice to meet you Bolt... so where can we find out more info about potential bounties? Turns to shana: we may as well do something to earn some G's around here right?

[Aya]

> offer hand to Bolt and say: I'm Mega and this is Shana, nice to meet you Bolt... so where can we find out more info about potential bounties?

Bolt raised his eyebrow. "Well now, straight to the point, huh? Well, I am a bounty hunter myself, but recently I'm in need of help with my latest assignment. Since you seem so eager, maybe you guys could help me with completing my mission? There will be a great reward for us if we succeed."

Shana nudged your shoulder. "What are you doing? I thought we're supposed to be keeping a low profie!" she whispered.

>Turns to shana: we may as well do something to earn some G's around here right?

Shana cringed. "Y-yeah, but-"

"Then it's settled. We'll begin the mission tommorrow. Trust me guys, you won't regret this opportunity." Bolt informed, in an excited tone.

"Regret what opportunity?" A familar voice called out. Turning around, you find it's none other than that pink alien from before, Vallis.

"Well, well, well. Making some new friends I see, Bolt. Let's hope you don't abandon them like what happened last time."

"Sh-shut up!" Bolt shouted. "What is it you want anyways, Vallis?"

Vallis gave Bolt a firm pat on the shoulder. "I'm just saying hello, is that a problem?" He then turned to you and Shana with a menacing grin.

"...And I've already met your new accomplices, so there's no need for introductions here."

"Just cut to the chase, Vallis." Bolt sneered.

"Very well." said Vallis, "I heard you guys talking about a bounty from the council. You wouldn't happen to be talking about...?"

"The Data Disk Retrieval mission, yes." Bolt responded, "What's it to you?"

Vallis sighed. "Bolt, that mission is suicide. Why don't you tell the council that you can't do it, and-"

"I will complete this mission, and I've found just the help to do it." Bolt insisted.

Vallis began laughing, almost in a maniacal manner. "Not a single soul has entered that laboratory and returned alive. You actually think that these two you've recruited can possibly help you retrieve that disk? That just cracks me up!"

"Vallis, you're not exactly helping my reputation here by saying such things..."

"Whatever, I'm going back to finish eating. Hope you three have fun!" Vallis exclaimed as he began walking back to his table.

"Is...is what he said true? Has no one ever returned from that laboratory?" Shana asked shakingly.

Bolt lowered his head. "No, that's just some silly myth. It's just that no one has ever bothered to enter that abandonded lab. You see, a Data Disk belonging to the council was lost after a collision accident with a transport ship. Their radars pinpointed that the disk fell into the abandoned lab shortly after the crash. And now they've asked me to get it back, since the local police are paranoid about the lab's stories.

To be honest...I am scared to go alone. And so I asked you just so I could have some support on this mission. I'm sorry guys. If this mission seems too dangerous for you, then you don't have to accompany me. But I promise to split the reward if you do help me."

>Enter a Command.

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Author's Note: I changed the pink alien's name to "Vallis" because his original name sounded too human.

[Arpia]

>Sure we'll help! says mega as he clenches one fist and flexes the arm in a pose and says: I used to do this sort of thing all the time! danger, adventure and laserburn... at least I think I did... anyway, what did Vallis mean when he mentioned a last time... and abandoning?
Hmm, What kind of things should we expect to find in this abandoned lab? scavengers? traps? defenses? mettools?

[Aya]

>Sure we'll help! says mega as he clenches one fist and flexes the arm in a pose and says: I used to do this sort of thing all the time! danger, adventure and laserburn... at least I think I did... anyway, what did Vallis mean when he mentioned a last time... and abandoning?
Hmm, What kind of things should we expect to find in this abandoned lab? scavengers? traps? defenses? mettools?

Bolt awkwardly stared at the 'heroic pose' you just made. "Um...there may be some sort of security system active, but I'm not sure. I haven't seen the inside of it yet. And what the heck is a mettool?"

Shana interrupted, "Like Mega said, what did Vallis mean by abandoning?"

Bolt frowned. "...I really don't want to talk about it. Let's just say I used to be a part of a team, and said team was lost tragically in one of our missions. I've never been the same since that incident. But what Vallis said is wrong, I did NOT abandon them. Nor will I be planning on betraying you guys. You have to trust me." He then quickly checked his watch and proceeded tp get up from his seat.

"Sorry guys, but I've got an errand to run now. I'll meet you guys in this exact spot tommorrow at 10:00 AM. See you guys later, and thank you!" parted Bolt as he quickly rushed out of the bakery. He seemed like he was in quite a hurry.

After finishing your meal, you and Shana proceed to leave the bakery as well. You've still got plenty of time before dusk, so if you want, you can explore more of Epsilon's plaza.

>Enter a Command.

[Arpia]

>To shana: well... that was convenient, he recruits us for his expedition just as I'm wondering about potential bounties... that seemed too easy. And Vallis certainly had a bad opinion of this mission... if Bolt said he was a reputable hunter and even he didn't like the mission... and I can't beleive he'd no idea what a mettool was! What do you make of all this Shana?

>Leaves the bakery and looks at the map of epsilon plaza to decide where to go next...

[Aya]

>To shana: well... that was convenient, he recruits us for his expedition just as I'm wondering about potential bounties... that seemed too easy. And Vallis certainly had a bad opinion of this mission... if Bolt said he was a reputable hunter and even he didn't like the mission... and I can't beleive he'd no idea what a mettool was! What do you make of all this Shana?

Shana looked at you with dismay. "I...I don't know. Let's... just look somewhere else." She seems overwhelmed and confused with all the questions you've just asked her.

>Leaves the bakery and looks at the map of epsilon plaza to decide where to go next...

You come across the area map shortly after leaving the bakery:


MAP

REST STATIONS: NORTH

TRAINING AREA: WEST

EPSILON SQUARE: EAST

LANDING ZONE: SOUTH

YOU ARE CURRENTLY AT: FOOD COURT

>Enter a Command.