Shore Leave Part 2: THE SHORELEAVENING

[cityship]

Eventually, the Obs Deck made its way through the planet's atmosphere. There was a notable lurch, and then gravity returned to the Obs Deck.

Several minutes pass, and there was a loud thoom as Obs Deck landed. A large section of wall opens up to become a wide access ramp, revealing the bright, blue sky.

As the crew stepped out of the Obs Deck, they

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[sonofalderaan]

"Booking?" Tycho questioned. "Places to stay?"

[capture_worlds]

"You've never heard of a hotel?" Tsukasa asked, before mounting his Machine Decader.

[sonofalderaan]

Tycho's face remained impassive, not so much as flickering at the kid's rudeness. "There are various types of accommodations that could have been arranged for us," he said mildly. "I was merely wondering about the specifics. Perhaps I did not word my question well enough for my meaning to be clear. My mistake."

The response was completely polite, and classic Tycho.

[capture_worlds]

"Remember this," Tsukasa said, pointing a finger toward the Path of Heaven skyward. "Always speak clearly so people will understand. This way, you won't have to correct yourself."

[sonofalderaan]

"I'll certainly try to keep that in mind," Tycho said, voice even more mild. "Clearly not having to correct myself is a very important virtue."

[capture_worlds]

"Of course. You can get anything you need or find out all the information you want if you speak clearly."

Tsukasa is clearly getting full of himself.

[twin_fans]

"Tact, young Rider." Kazami's on his own motorcycle, giving Tsukasa an epic look of 'Oh God, I'm going to have to babysit'. "Don't tell me I'm going to have to rescue you from an angry mob.

[capture_worlds]

Tsukasa glared at Kazami. "I am the model of tact, my good Kazami. And when have I needed help from you in terms of mob combat, too?" All Rider vs. Dai Shocker comes to mind.

[twin_fans]

"Mmhmm." He raises an eyebrow and shrugs. "I'm just saying to be careful. Don't come at me when Buck Gordon or Flash Rogers or someone comes after you with torches and pitch forks."

Tsukasa was definitely going to be the first to get into a fight with a group of aliens. He could feel it in his gut.

[capture_worlds]

"I am always careful, Kazami. It comes with the territory in our line of 'work.'" Tsukasa responded, looking quite satisfied.

And if he does, it will be all Decade's fault.

[sonofalderaan]

Tycho recognized that look only too well. It was one he and Wedge often shared when having to deal with young headstrong pilots. He smiled at this stranger in commiseration.

"Angry mobs keep life interesting, don't they?" He extended a hand for the newcomer to shake, completely ignoring Tsukasa. "Colonel Tycho Celchu. Rogue Squadron."

[twin_fans]

"Only when they don't catch you." He shakes the hand, offering a friendly grin. "Kazami Shiro. Mechanic. Sometime bodyguard."

Somehow this doesn't quite add up to a Colonel, but he's not in the habit of tacking 'Superhero' onto his introductions.

[sonofalderaan]

Tycho chuckles. "Well that's the trick, isn't it," he agrees. "Of course some might think getting caught by the mob is the fun part, but I'm a little old for that myself."

Tycho returns the handshake firmly. He has a great respect for mechanics; without them his X-Wing wouldn't stay in space. "I don't think we've ever crossed paths before," he notes. "Been on Stacy long?"

[twin_fans]

"I'd rather avoid that kind of trouble, personally." People get hurt, after all. Not that he's ever been hunted down by an angry mob before, unless groups of soldiers count.

"Almost half a year now, I think?" Kazami shrugs. "I spend most of my time in the vehicle bay, tuning the motorcycles." He pats his with a little smile. "They've got to be ready, after all."

[cityship]

"Yes! There are a number of hotels to choose from, and the package your AI has chosen allows you to stay at any of them for the duration of your trip."

[sonofalderaan]

"Thank you." Tycho smiled kindly at the attendant. "Is there a local network from which we can access information on the available options?"

"Also, I have another question, if I might. Since we're not allowed to bring our own weapons, I was wondering, what are the security arrangements on planet?"