[h3][color=00ff66][url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/5617216]Darya[/url][/color][/h3]
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"Wow," Darya Evonovich said, taking in the splendor before them as she brushed a few errant strands of hair back into place, "This is better than the Scorpio."

She'd been on board the Zodiac line cruise ship for its maiden voyage, with orders and a ticket for her first duty station as it was cheaper than arranging transport on a courier ship. She wasn't sure what to make of the ingenue actress they had playing her for the mini-series, filmed aboard the ship as part of its shakedown cruise following its extensive repairs. She doubted anyone would recognize her, having been from before her accidental exposure.

She glanced at the nearest reflective surface, blinking her eyes. They'd once been a very bland gray.

Her ulster, a thin membrane clinging to her body that left only her head and hands exposed, was programmed in a professional matte black, concealing more than it exposed. Her polished black leather vest and flats gave watchers something to focus on, yet the vest concealed the revolver, currently loaded with sub-sonic ammunition approved for ship use. Her bodyguard and concealed carry license in her wrist IDENTchip must have been scanned on entry for her and Violet to get so far inside.

And Darya doubted she was the only one armed, even in this crowd.

Being a bodyguard wasn't what she was usually hired for - most of her travels was as a pilot on a tramp freighter who needed a qualified pilot. However, not knowing who was going to suddenly jump out at her with a wooden stake kept her constantly aware of what was going on around her. While it wouldn't kill her, stakes hurt.

Her three AI luggage cases were being picked up by the drones for room delivery. Only the first one held clothes and toiletries, the rest being her medical supplies and ammo. Darya sighs, glancing at the other patrons. She definitely needed to get herself an AnySuit™, the holographic bodysuit that could be programmed with hundreds of different outfits, perfect for travelers. However, glancing around the room, she doubted any of them would blink at the luggage fees.

She watched as Violet selected a mask, her right eyebrow arching.

"Is this required?" Darya demanded sourly, not liking anything that might interfere with her vision.