Huge ships all around, some were going to be cargo transports and spaceliners and the like. Vessels that weighed as much or more than a typical cruise ship.
There - almost lost compared to the other vehicles at the Spaceport. "Hmmm. Looks like the outer frame's nearly done."
Cho blinked and cocked her head. "90% completion. The remaining 10% will be done after all inboard systems are completed."
Officially, the little private yacht was a "vacation vehicle". Unofficially it was an escape craft. If things turned bad and it looked like the alien was pulling out and he needed to vanish - he could be here in five minutes if he just gave the word to Cho. After actually getting here, when the ship was finished, he could be outside the atmosphere in two minutes. Outside the solar system in an hour.
With the supplies on board, he could remain in space for three months before needing to find a dock.
Governor Kemp inspected the little fleet of system defense "snubships" and wondered if those would be sufficient to dissuade the Bugs.
Though if the "black boxes" stopped working - he'd just head for that cave he'd had built.
Himalia ran a hand through the shiny black ringlets of her hair, smirking slightly as she took a seat in an identical setup to what Haruka had been in.
Whereas Haruka had gone for bishonen, Himalia was anything but. A white nearly transparent blouse, tight leather pants, high heels, silver jewelry at her ears and throat and hands. Nope. Not bishonen in the slightest. Again, three guys were put into the room shaded by partition.
"Now up, for the forces of the Alien Empire - Himalia."
"Buenos dias," said Himalia, flashing a white smile. "I must admit that my competitor has asked some - unusual - questions. So I shall have to try to outdo her, si?"
"As with Uranus, you can ask five questions of the three Bachelors to determine who be the most compatible for your date," stated the emcee. "Now, Miss Himalia-"
"Please," interrupted Himalia with her Hispanic accent thickening in irritation. "Just Himalia. No need to get overly formal. Thees is just a friendly competition, no?"
The emcee nodded and seemed to be sweating. "Very well, Himalia. Your first question?"
"Yes, thank you Yonnie." Himalia tapped her chin as if thinking. "Ah. If I were to say to you - 'take me on a hot date that I may feel your fire' - what kind of evening would you provide me?"
"Ahhh!" ahhhed Venus. "Look at how she's addressing the camera. It's almost like she's trying to seduce the audience!"
"Actually, I think that's what she has in mind," said Neptune.
"I thought she had a thing for Governor Kemp per that one interview," said Jupiter.
"Doesn't strike me as a very patient girl," said Minako. "Ah! They're ready to answer!"
Bachelor #1 cleared his throat. "Well, a 'hot date' for me would be a weekend at the beach. Maybe some partying. Maybe some time alone. You know?"
Bachelor #2 twirled his moustache. "We could dance the night away in the hottest club in Paris, sip champagne until the dawn is coming, and then make mad passionate love through the day."
Bachelor #3 waggled his eyebrows. "Heh heh heh. Ya know? Beer. Couch. Game. Heh heh heh."
Himalia seemed to consider each response before leaning towards the camera and giving it a sensual half-lidded look. "Well then. Do you honestly think you can handle someone with my... talents?"
Bachelor #1 actually licked his lips. "Yeah baby!"
Bachelor #2 considered. "While your ability to generate force blasts is impressive, I fail to see the problem with a simple date."
Bachelor #3 chuckled. "Heh heh. What?"
Himalia wrote a number "3" in midair and then crossed it off.
"Yeesh, where do they get these guys?" Venus asked.
"Random selection from the contest applicants," replied Mercury.
"So her selections are a Hispanic teenager with a voice that sounds like Bugs Bunny, some French guy that looks like a strong wind would break him in half, and some braindead redneck?" Jupiter pursed her lips thoughtfully. "We might have a chance."
"For my third question, a departure to the first two." Himalia raised an eyebrow and smirked. "If you were stuck with me on a desert island and you could have one book, which book would it be?"
"Well," said Bachelor #1. "A book? Uhm. Maybe something on fishing. Always wanted to do that, you know. Could be cool."
"A desert island? A good cookbook perhaps, or maybe something on outdoor survival?" Bachelor #2 ventured.
"..." sulked Bachelor #3. "I can't read. We don't need a book anyway!"
"Fourth question," purred Himalia. "If you could meet any historical figure you wanted, which would it be?"
"Huh?" Bachelor #1 was clearly confused. "What's this got to do with a date? Ay. The Cisco Kid?"
"Idiot, she said 'historical' not 'fictional'," chided Bachelor #2. "I myself would like to meet Julius Caesar. I'll bet he was a fascinating person."
Bachelor #3 nodded his head. "I'd like to meet Charlie Chaplin because he's the only hysterical figure I can think of."
"Final question," said Himalia looking a little less pleased at the answers for the last one. "Since Kachoo's areas have representitives on alien species working alongside humans, what are your views on associating with nonhuman life forms?"
Bachelor #1 made a face. "Hey, you know, most of those aliens are like major league ugly. But you know, I hear they isn't all bad. Just don't know if I can work with someone who looks like roadkill, ya know?"
Tsking, Bachelor #2 made his opinion known. "I think all aliens ought to be kicked off the planet. Earth is crowded enough and our resources are quite limited as it is. Look what happened with just one alien!"
Bachelor #3 scratched his head. "Aliens? Like in the movies? Hey, that was pretty funny where that guy's chest exploded!"
Himalia was hanging her head while scribbling something out. Finally she held up a piece of paper. [I have to choose between these three?!]
"So there you have it," said the emcee. "Will it be Bachelor#1, Bachelor #2, orrrrrr Bachelor #3?"
Himalia shrugged and finally announced.
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