Colt Express
"Hands up!
"Hands up!
We had been on this planet for decades now, exploring its riches, mining for crystals and ore, building factories, markets and other public buildings, growing our pool of experts and increasing our commerce.
The bazaar was busy.
Progress was slow, but it was very satisfying seeing the little pea seedlings grow and then, eventually, flower before finally producing pods that slowly swelled up to bursting with new peas inside.
Our peace had been shattered.
"Asbestos and its use have a long history.
Living in the country is nice, but getting to work requires a car.
It was time to find the next victim.
"Hm.
Ensuring you can continue to stock the display cases with new exhibits, while also being able to pay your loyal and hard-working staff, is very hard.