Anna 7 wasted no time. Eighteen point seven seconds later, Anna 7 was already two vectors away, from her previous location on the top of the hill top – now she was flashing forward to the planet Sumohael, in the Huke star system.
Sipping an extraordinary glass of Nardorian wine, as the deep green elixir soothed the tall, gaunt gentleman dressed immaculately in a dark blue suit, trimmed in silver pin strip. His well coiffed long light brown hair with a smattering of golden streaks, brought even more attention to his slightly ruddy complexion. Moments ago he descended from the steps of the public transportation vehicle. He had just arrived from another planet, which he visited earlier in the day. Sitting now in the lobby of a luxurious hotel, Dr. Dramaric waited for his next set of business acquaintances to arrive.
While patrons, servers and other hotel personnel scurried about, Dr. Dramaric reexamined the texture of the fine upholstered lounging chairs right across from him. They looked as if they may be as comfortable as the one he sat in now. The Dr. loved to admire the different styles of furniture in each interstellar city he visited. He found the form and function of their furniture design reflected certain attributes of the early folkways life styles of the inhabitance.
The server working the lobby area brought Dr. Dramaric another glass of wine. The Dr. thanked him and tipped again right there on the spot, ensuring promptness of continued service. Reaching down, he glanced at his book in the flap of his overnight bag; he wondered how late these industrious errand lackeys would be. Opening the book, he began to read. He knew they had three minutes to get there before they would be tardy. The Dr. despises late people.
Before he could get into this reading real good, a man and a woman approached him, smiling, their silly smiles he disliked also. So he did the same back to them, but with an even more ridicules smile. Here they were… late and standing there with those unacceptable smiles too. This meeting started off great. Both of them were dressed in the finest business apparel of the day. The lady wore yellow and the man wore light gray. The Dr. thought they looked sooo gooood together in their little suits. As Dr. Dramaric motioned for each of them to take a seat across from him, the server quickly reappeared. Turning to the female first the Dr. asked, “Would you like some wine or other beverage? “ “We will have what you are having, “spoke the lady with an all knowing type of savvy. Off the server went, grinning in anticipation of another tip. Both parties exchanged credentials and business cards.
Easing down into their seats, the man inquired, “How was your flight from Raiszom to our planet.” “Very pleasant.” “Have you ever been to this wonderful resort city of Lillion before?” the male asked. The wine arrived. After placing the glasses before each person, Dramaric tipped the server once again. “Once before with my parents. Long long ago. When we traveled from world to world and it was not nearly as comfortable or quick.” “Do you live here?” the Dr. asked. “No.” “Good, “ the Dr. replied with visible disdain. The young lady put her empty glass down on the elegant three-legged lounge table. “Well, you finished that glass of wine quickly.” “I was motivated by the taste. I want more. That was an excellent choice. What was it?” “Nardorian.”
Dr. Dramaric ceased with the peasantries, ready to get down to business, “Which one of you will be giving me the plans and escorting me to the reservoirs tomorrow? “ “That would be me, Dr.” responded the lady with a seductive smile. “Good. Very good. ” “Here are the plans you requested showing the pipelines where the reservoir water exits the complex to the other cities. We can drive out there and…” “We are not driving out anywhere, “exclaimed the Dr. adamantly cutting off the male businessman in mid-sentence. “ We will take the tour to the complex with the visiting public in the morning. I do not want the plans until the morning. If I get them now it will ruin my night of reading I have planned. Make sure you two dress like tourist. There will be no time to dally around. I have to be on the other side of this world by late tomorrow night for dinner.” The Dr. stood up without another word, grasping his overnight bag. “I am going up to my room now. I will see you two in the morning. What time will you meet me?” “How about you call me in my room and I’ll meet you down here in the lobby,” stated the lady. “Good,” having declared his plans, Dr Dramaric turned and headed to the front counter to receive the key to his room.
“He is a real nice guy, “remarked the man to his lady associate, being as totally facetious as possible. “ Do not. Whatever you do, make him mad at you. And do not. Under estimate him. He is lethal.”
Who is Dr. Dramaric going to meet for dinner tomorrow?
What does the nice lady business associate know about Dr. Dramaric that her co temporary doesn’t?
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