7-184: Travelling to Snow Lake – Equatorial Train
They are asked to tag in at the ticket booth and Chris and Fromm’s IDs are linked with Oliver’s ticket.
Chris laughs at Oliver’s discomfort.
The ticket seller says, “anywhere in Car 2,” and hands them each a card that reads:
Travel Group: Starr (FV) Paid: ʄ200*3 = ʄ600 (tags registered – this is not a ticket) Zargonia Equatorial Train Departing Purpleton 211.380 GG07-1-01 Car 2 Important: Remain in your assigned car. |
The train pulls into the platform just as they arrive and they tag on and haul themselves and their luggage aboard along with a Vizier, three Vizants and a couple of people in business attire.
Inside Car 2 the seats are comfortable recliners with side tables that can swing across in front of the traveller if desired.
A blue-uniformed attendant offers to assist stow their luggage in the racks and once they are seated asks if they would like anything from the complimentary menu.
The menu doesn’t have a lot of variety, but includes everything from snacks to meal packs to a light meal and dessert made from fresh ingredients, soft drinks, juices, ale and wine.
Fromm orders lunch with wine, and following his lead Chris orders one with a beer.
Fromm says, “Uddin, go easy on the drink, eh?”
Chris stares at him for a moment and shrugs.
A tone sounds and the train pulls away from the platform.
Oh, and the cab was ʄ20.
Being complimentary Oliver will order a lunch with a sweet juice.