Transport Unfriendly Skies

Chapter 7, “Muddy river” scene 2

Taros inserted a coms device into his right ear, then held out the box to Ivan.
Ivan shook his head, frowning. “No thanks, Taros. One jackass in my ear is more than enough.”
Taros eyes narrow, then snorted. “Gods damn it, Ivan! Quit behaving like a spoiled child and take the damned earpiece!”
Andrade and Prio stood across the compartment, talking. Andrade looked over at Ivan questioningly.
Ivan lowered his head as he blushed slightly. “Ok, Taros. I didn’t want the ship yammering in my ear the whole time I’m away from it.”
Taros slowly shook his head, his big horns barely missing the overhead. “And I thought I was the stubborn one.”
A soft tone emanated from the overhead. “Ivan, I will only contact you if needed. So the only yammering in your ear will be Taros, I afraid.”
Taros grinned. “Thanks Ave. I’ll make sure I yammer enough for both of us.”
Ivan rolled his eyes.
Andrade looked at Prio, then Ivan and Taros. “Are you two done yammering? We’ve got places to be.”
Taros snorted and banged his horns against the bulkhead. “I’d say so, Andrade.”
Ivan rubbed his forehead, then looked at Andrade. “Where’s the meet?”
Andrade flipped her long dark hair back over her shoulder. “A bar, where else. Follow me.”
A soft tone emanated from the lock. “Stay safe out there, and Ivan, make sure you look twice when crossing the street.”
Ivan shook his head. “Everyone’s a comedian.”