On Thu, 30 May 1996, Andy Skuse wrote:

After finally making up his mind, Panda forked over the money for his ticket
and made a beeline for the passenger embarking area. As he was about to step
onto the bus, a tiny white rabbit on a tricycle pedaled furiously up to him,
inducing a smile from the disguised fur-bearing traveler. "Hello! I haven't
seen you in quite some time! And what message have you got from my favorite
FAQ Co-Maintainer and neighborhood bounty hunter eh?"

The rabbit was taken aback, not used to being conversed with in such a
friendly fashion. He stopped pedaling and relaxed, smiling brightly at Panda.
"Well... the Blue Tigress sent me to tell you that she is hunting you down!
Cya!"

Panda stood motionless, stunned by the rabbit's news as he watched him
pedal away like mad through the crowded depot. 

As Saf is ready to leave, the white rabbit pedals up...

"So, how'd he take the news, my good rabbit?"

"Well, after I delivered your message, he didn't say a word. In fact, he 
didn't move at all."

"I see, well, now I want you to deliver another message for me. This time 
to..." 

Saf leans down and starts whispering in his ear.  After she's done, the
little white rabbit zooms off on his errand.  Saf looks very pleased with
herself.  She wonders whether Panda-kun would appreciate this little joke
on the other bounty hunters.

"A little confusion and a little impersonation will take care of a few of 
the other hunters."

A light starts blinking on the computer console as a light bell chime 
rings.  The Blue Tigress turns and presses a few keys...

"Hmm... my butterflies have spotted The Great Panda Chase..."

Saf looks at the chaos and destruction and wonders who's getting stuck 
with the bill this time. She watches the rest of the tape...

"A fake panda!  Looks like he didn't really need my diversion after all.  Ah 
well, the more pandas, the merrier!  As long as I get the right one, I'm 
happy."


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