*Han stumbled slightly, blinking in shock. Spinning, he snatched his trusty DL-44 from the holster, eyeing the room warily. This was definitely not Anoth, nor even Myrkr... for that matter, this place wasn't much like anywhere he'd seen. Well, maybe a little like that temple on Yavin but still, distinct differences... notably the lack of ships
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You said you have a ship? How do you feel about hitchhikers?
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"I'm on my own side."
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"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy? Never heard of it."
*His own side, huh? Now that was definitely something Han could relate to*
"Well, where are you trying to get to?"
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"You should get a copy. It's 'the most wholly remarkable book in the known universe.' Or at least that's what the publishers say. It can tell you just about anything you want to know about the galaxy - most importantly how to see the wonders of the universe for 30 Altarian dollars a day. Oh, and it has Don't Panic written on the cover." Ford tended to ramble when he started to talk about the guide.
"Actually, I'm not trying to get anywhere at the moment." Zark, had those words really just come out of his mouth? "I just wanted to know if you were the sort of captain who'd pick up a hitchhiker or the sort who would throw someone out the airlock. Sort of a personality test."
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*Han nods thoughtfully, considering the question. After a moment he shrugs slightly* "Well, I guess that'd all depend on if I was going in the same direction and if you were going to try to shoot me. Also if there'd be any compensation involved..."
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"That's a good enough answer. I don't shoot people who offer me rides. In fact, I don't shoot anyone. Usually I'm the one being shot at, but that's just bad luck." Ford shrugs. It wasn't really bad luck, more like bad company. Something about Zaphod seemed to encourage people's homicidal tendencies.
"Do you have a house preference? Most captains seem to end up in Gryffindor, but I think you'd do well in Slytherin too."
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