"I'll take it," Ascot said, noticing the fact that Serenity might actually miss him. "Thank you for the job - I'll be taking it." Pressing the button needed to signal agreement, Ascot muttered, "Formalis... That's a real backwater, but I can see why there might be trade goods there."

Going down to the hangar where Ashbringer was, Ascot found himself in a surprisingly good mood as everything seemed to be going well for him. Serenity was a gracious, somewhat caring host and an honest woman - One rare in this region of space. Either way, once back in the hangar, with his mech in close proximity, Ascot said, "So, can I purchase extra rations and supplies for the escort mission?"

A pause, "Wait, the merchant probably has enough space in his ship for the Ashbringer. Does he? And when can I meet this merchant? Also, do give him forewarning that I'm a kid - He might think that's a breach of contract if he finds that his protector is one..."

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