*Pov: Random Security Worker*
I rubbed my temples in annoyance whilst reading the data on the merc seeking entrance, cyan eyes and a body probably more machine than human.
Isn’t this well over the edge and deep in the Old beast territory?!
That being said colored eye augments and the other implants he has are all separately legal and there is no rule denying this combination, but come on, there is literally no augment shop that would sell Old beast style eyes, there is no rule I can appeal on, but anyone who can look that cruel and would purposefully fashion themselves with Old beast augs… Well such a person is definitely bad news.
I could detain them for questioning, but that would solve nothing and since he is a member of the Commission Hub, there is no way to deny entry either.
Swearing and rubbing my temples once again, I approve the entry request and move to the next one.
*Pov: Protagonist*
After waiting for almost 20 minutes (damn the service sucks here!) I gain access to the hangars and park the drone, luckily charging stations have not changed since Old-Gov days. After parking and waiving any engineering propositions, I take an elevator up to the lobby and make my way to the Commission Hub customer support desk.
“Excuse me.” I said to the professional looking lady behind the desk, I swear I saw her smile become tighter when I came to talk to her… ‘First day on the job and nervous’ I guess?
“Yes! What would it be sir?” She said in a polite voice.
“I would like to file report on a hauling job that turned out to be for Illegal goods” I told her.
“Certainly! what were the goods may I ask?” She said without taking a pause, as she began taking out the necessary forms.
“Eh, Child slaves under the age of 13.” I said in a casual voice.
“I see, please fi- eh?“ She paused mid sentence as she realized what I said, she took another look at me and noticed Alicia, who was peeking whilst hiding behind me.
“Excuse me for a moment!” She said as she dashed off, evidently to get the officials.
It did not take long until I was in a dark room with a single light and a metal table, being questioned by a serious looking security worker. He seemed strangely adamant on trying to make me confess that I had a part in all of this, but after making me repeat the sequence of events for the Umpteenth time, I think I finally got through to him.
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After being left to sit there for an hour or 4 longer, (and questioned one more time) I was given a refunding of half the Commission pay for reporting it and I was finally allowed to leave.
Of course I felt bad for losing Alicia as a potential teammate. But seeing as I can’t get the full pay by completing the job, the refunding has to make do.
But then on the way out, I saw a child protective services agent trying to get Alicia out of the door using kind words.
Alicia was crying and refusing to leave, I caught a part of her words as she cried loudly “-n’t want to leave without Rasmus! No!” She continued crying. As she caught sight of me she instantly bolted from under the blanket and hid behind me.
HA! See!? I told you that it was a good idea to pay for that meal! You thought I was a fool, now you are the fool, aintcha!?
The child protective services agent looked troubled and after having to engage in another hour of deeply scrutinized conversations, I was finally allowed to leave. This time, with Alicia walking behind me wrapped in a blanket.
Yes, loyalty is definitely not bad, maybe to reward her I should use some of my money to purchase her some actual clothes.
She must be quite cold without any.
(...What? 'Why did I never tell you that she is naked this entire time?' Why would that matter!? She is a little kid for God's sake! You pervert!)
(Also disgusted author: Lee would be proud of you, Pervert.)
Editor's note:
The Editor is however not proud of you.
Pervert.
Author's note:
Last chapter of the day, more tomorrow.
Please notify me on any mistakes I make. Thank you.