"Ah, yes because of the rain. Their solution to leaving you exposed is just to expose you first. What they normally hand out isn't usually clear but it's not a huge amount better." He sighs, realising he sounds almost too casual about that fact. It's horrible but sadly it's the least of any LIERs worries.

"It's slag, for um... mail that is sent via foot instead of electronically. Tends to be as slow as a snail in comparison." Tim's eyes light up at the idea of a spaceport.

"A spaceport hey? You'll surprise a few people, the reference to horses is back when they were the fastest mode of transport. As opposed to cars, flying by plane or your world's equivalent."