Damn! This was a great story! It's totally going in my favorites folder to read again!
I thought the first guy was Rodney. Then I thought the companion John met was some random Yahoo simmin was trying to get rid of (that only lasted a moment though lol. Once he spoke, so clearly Rodney!)
Great writing and a wonderful read!
I love the universe you've built, and the brief boring history in the beginning really got me ready for the story :)
Very good!