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| Talen Courtois (L) and "Metal" Mary (R) |
When the crew had taken Father Derriel to the infirmary and returned to their lodgings in Toxfall, they found a less-than-welcome visitor waiting for them.
Talen Courtois had been a member of Harkathnut's crew for many years, but had spent the last three on Necromunda ingratiating himself into the service of the noble House Ty. He was seen by the others as an unpleasant character, silver-tongued in powerful circles, but capable of obscene brutality and gratuitous torture on raids. What was certain was that Courtois only looked out for himself. The crew had been happy to see him leave, and were certainly not happy to see him here.
"Ladies, Gentlemen, and..." he looked sceptically at Karith Ryt - "whatever this is. Welcome back. I have heard much of your success. But I carry important news from the Captain".
Amongst the hostile stares, the Seneschal finally stepped forward.
"What news, Courtois? Come now, speak! We have fought hard and have no patience for games!"
"Ah, Seneschal" Courtois smiled, unpleasantly. "I have missed your gruff demeanor. Sit down, have a drink. We must talk".
Lyra stepped forward and sat at the table in front of him.
"Fine. Talk."
Courtois sat back in his chair, looking smug, and began.
"The Captain has welcomed me back to the crew for your time on Necromunda, and has sent me down here to make sure that the mission is being carried out... efficiently". He patted his large Webber gun, which leant against the wall behind him.
"The Captain is satisfied with your progress in hunting the Genestealer filth" he continued, "however he is concerned about the other gangs claiming the bounty that should be ours.
The Captain wishes us to eliminate the gang from House Escher known as the Reivers. Their success in claiming the bounties from Lord Vetinari is an embarrassment to us".
There was a lengthy silence. The whole crew were deeply unimpressed by the change of assignment. But none doubted that Courtois spoke the Captain's wishes.
Courtois himself broke the silence. "With your permission, Seneschal..." he smiled nastily once again. "Get some sleep. We move out tomorrow".
Talen Courtois had been a member of Harkathnut's crew for many years, but had spent the last three on Necromunda ingratiating himself into the service of the noble House Ty. He was seen by the others as an unpleasant character, silver-tongued in powerful circles, but capable of obscene brutality and gratuitous torture on raids. What was certain was that Courtois only looked out for himself. The crew had been happy to see him leave, and were certainly not happy to see him here.
"Ladies, Gentlemen, and..." he looked sceptically at Karith Ryt - "whatever this is. Welcome back. I have heard much of your success. But I carry important news from the Captain".
Amongst the hostile stares, the Seneschal finally stepped forward.
"What news, Courtois? Come now, speak! We have fought hard and have no patience for games!"
"Ah, Seneschal" Courtois smiled, unpleasantly. "I have missed your gruff demeanor. Sit down, have a drink. We must talk".
Lyra stepped forward and sat at the table in front of him.
"Fine. Talk."
Courtois sat back in his chair, looking smug, and began.
"The Captain has welcomed me back to the crew for your time on Necromunda, and has sent me down here to make sure that the mission is being carried out... efficiently". He patted his large Webber gun, which leant against the wall behind him.
"The Captain is satisfied with your progress in hunting the Genestealer filth" he continued, "however he is concerned about the other gangs claiming the bounty that should be ours.
The Captain wishes us to eliminate the gang from House Escher known as the Reivers. Their success in claiming the bounties from Lord Vetinari is an embarrassment to us".
There was a lengthy silence. The whole crew were deeply unimpressed by the change of assignment. But none doubted that Courtois spoke the Captain's wishes.
Courtois himself broke the silence. "With your permission, Seneschal..." he smiled nastily once again. "Get some sleep. We move out tomorrow".
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