Editing Last Voyage of Delilah, Episode 105: Beaumonde Shell Game, Part 3
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Satisfied that Vikki isn't suffering from anything worse, Tian looks through the truck and finds cargo straps. Will they do? They'd better. It's all they've got. She and Vikki tie them together into a rope and by some miracle it's long enough for the job. Vikki crawls under the truck and wraps one end around the drive wheel of the truck and secures the other end to the tree across the way. All that's left is to start the engine and give it a little juice.<br><br> | Satisfied that Vikki isn't suffering from anything worse, Tian looks through the truck and finds cargo straps. Will they do? They'd better. It's all they've got. She and Vikki tie them together into a rope and by some miracle it's long enough for the job. Vikki crawls under the truck and wraps one end around the drive wheel of the truck and secures the other end to the tree across the way. All that's left is to start the engine and give it a little juice.<br><br> | ||
− | Back at the swamp, Valentine strolls up to the boat as if he belongs there, as if he's not terribly concerned about what's going on. He's got | + | Back at the swamp, Valentine strolls up to the boat as if he belongs there, as if he's not terribly concerned about what's going on. He's got a gun in hand and is just here to do business, thank you. A spotlight hits him before he steps aboard. Valentine manages not to flinch, though the light makes him squint a little. He can see silhouettes moving against the glare, but little else.<br><br> |
'''Valentine:''' (calmly) Hail the boat.<br> | '''Valentine:''' (calmly) Hail the boat.<br> |