Credits

The Staff of X Marks the Scot (who were all there, even if I didn’t mention you):
highlandtide
Panache
Cajunscot
Colin
Kiltedmusiclover
McMurdo
Freelander Sporrano
Tattoo Bradley
Mike1
Starbkjrus
Arlen
McClef

Sciuropterus for his speedy delivery service that has inspired the plot device for the story.

The doubles of characters from the other Earth, remember – other choices, other paths:

Splash_4
SexyButler
Livingston
ladygriffin
ccga3359

Freelander Sporrano
michaelbeeman
Clockwork John
M. A. C. Newsome
Prestor John
Pleater (in her short conversation with Spasm)

The stars of my commercials:
Splash_4, BEEDEE, Weasel Mender, and an unknown kilted man for X Brew Ale
michaelbeeman for X Marks Natural Honey
Panache and The F-H.C.A.G. for the FK Portable Solar Ice Maker
davedove for the Freelander 2000 Universal Remote
SexyButler and ladygriffin for X Pop Insta-Cook Popcorn
The entire X Marks membership for the Cruise Ship Ceilidh
M. A. C. Newsome for AcrylifauxSporrans