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Post by kragjorgensen on Mar 22, 2011 9:10:33 GMT -8
"Yes" Arthur said, he pointed to a vessel moored to one of the docks. It was over one hundred feet long, with two small masts and a central wheelhouse. It was painted mostly black, with a few prominent red and white stripes. "I'm the skipper of that vessel right there. The 'Queen of Hearts' I do everything with her, herring, cod, haddock, even lobster. Of course, I had to take out a loan to buy her, damn New York sleazebags."
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Post by amanika on Mar 22, 2011 10:46:35 GMT -8
Genghis looked the ship over, "Fine looking vessel," he agreed after a moment, "you pay more than she's worth?" he added, in question to the tom's last comment.
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Post by kragjorgensen on Mar 22, 2011 13:01:22 GMT -8
"I worked that boat for a good seven years before I bought it. I know I bought her for more than she's worth, but the previous owner and I are good friends. It was a kindness to a friend. What I didn't expect was to get taken for a ride by those bank folks." Arthur said, giving his pipe a final puff.
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Post by amanika on Mar 22, 2011 13:16:49 GMT -8
Genghis considered this for a moment, before deciding to ask, "Oh?"
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Post by kragjorgensen on Mar 22, 2011 14:08:33 GMT -8
"Yeah, I'm pretty sure I got a raw deal from that bank." Arthur said, putting his paw over the bowl of his pipe and inhaling. "I can barely afford the payments on a fisherman's wages."
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Post by amanika on Mar 22, 2011 15:09:57 GMT -8
"You've had to find other means?"
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Post by kragjorgensen on Mar 22, 2011 15:44:15 GMT -8
Arthur became quiet for a moment before saying "No, I've had to cut back on a few things, and sometimes making do with less. Hell, I should have bought that stuff last month." He indicated the crate with his now extinguished pipe.
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Post by amanika on Mar 22, 2011 15:48:19 GMT -8
"Oh?" Genghis tried not to sound overly interested.
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Post by kragjorgensen on Mar 22, 2011 16:05:00 GMT -8
"Yeah, the trawling winch has been getting a bit sticky." Arthur said, knocking out the burnt tobacco. "I've finally been able to get replacement parts."
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Post by amanika on Mar 22, 2011 16:16:12 GMT -8
The Siamese nodded, loosing interest somewhat.
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Post by kragjorgensen on Mar 22, 2011 16:25:44 GMT -8
"Anyways, thanks for the light." Arthur said, holding his pipe in his teeth. He bent down and picked up the crate. "You ever need seafood, give me or one of my hands a holler, tell them James sent you."
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Post by amanika on Mar 22, 2011 16:54:51 GMT -8
Genghis nodded, rising himself, "I will bear that in mind thank you."
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Post by kragjorgensen on Mar 22, 2011 17:25:04 GMT -8
"The name's Arthur." He said, through his teeth to keep the pipe from falling, letting a hint of a smile come across his face as he jostled the crate into a comfortable carrying position.
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Post by amanika on Mar 23, 2011 1:34:56 GMT -8
Genghis nodded slightly, "Gilbert Morgan."
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Post by kragjorgensen on Mar 23, 2011 7:09:38 GMT -8
"It was nice talking with you." Arthur said, turning to leave.
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