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Part 010
Episode 001 Part 010
Prelude:
Maverick is cruising at a decent speed through normal space. Where in normal space, no one knows. The Nav Comp is failing to respond to all commands and calculations. There is something that could be done to fix it quickly, but it's risky.
Meanwhile, long range sensors indicate that six ships of unknown type are heading towards their position from the rear. The six ships are gaining on them at a good rate.
$$$ BEGIN EPISODE 001 PART 010 $$$
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks up from his cup, as he notices the ship has dropped from hyperspace, then puts his cup down and heads for the flight deck::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::swears on the navcomputer and checks long range sensors as they beep at her:: Aloud: Dammit....
<Arani> ::sets down her own cup and follows:: Tam: We there already?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::frowns at the ships approaching them:: Self: Great... company...
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Can't be. Too quick.
<Arani> Tam: This can't be good
<Tam_Sneed> ::enters the flight deck:: Olivia: What's going on now?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::tries to get the nav-computer to plot the co-ordinates again. Looks quickly back over her shoulder at Tam and says through gritted teeth:: Tam: We've dropped from hyperspace and I'll be damned if I know why... not to mention we now have 6 ships approaching us on long range sensors....
<Arani> ::curses under her breath has she follows Tam onto the flight deck in time to hear Olivia's report::
<Tam_Sneed> ::moves to her side:: Olivia: How long will it take them to catch up?
<Olivia_Brahn> Tam: Not long... they're gaining on us at a good pace
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over the controls:: Olivia: Increase our speed to maximum so to give us more distance. ::moves over to the copilot's seat and begins working on the NavComp::
<Arani> ::stands behind Tam's seat watching him and the sensors::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and pushes the thrusters to full, bringing the Maverick to full speed:: Tam: I wouldn't mind, but I don't even know what kind of ships they are....
<Soren> :: steps back onto the flight deck and sighs:: What is it now?
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs:: Olivia: Doesn't matter. What matters is that unless we do something, we are going to be dead one way or another. :: pounds on the console in frustration spouting out a few profanities::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::glances over at him as she keeps the thrusters at full. She glances over her shoulder and smiles weakly at Soren, the look of strain evident on her face:: Soren: We can't get the nav-computer to function into taking us to hyperdrive... we dropped out early and can't get it going again...
<Tam_Sneed> ::spins in his seat and drops to his knees, before pulling a panel under his console:: Olivia: Watch the engine temps and fuel. We don't want to blow too soon.
<Soren> :: frowns:: Tam: 'Too soon'?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::sighs out loud as she looks at the guages and frowns at the words "too soon". It's almost as if it's inevitable the way Tam is talking::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks at the opening and then sits down on the deck:: All: OK, there seems to be no evident reason why this is happening, but we could do a full shutdown to reset all systems. That might bring everything back up to working order. ::looks worried::
<Soren> :: frowns:: Tam: But that will make us vulnerable to attack, right?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks over at Tam in horror:: Tam: And if we're dead in space, that could cost us whatever time we need to escape whoever's tailing us
<Tam_Sneed> Soren: Yeah, it could, but according to sensors, we still have time. ::looks at each face:: All: There is another risk to this.
<Soren> :: raises an eyebrow and folds his arms:: Tam: Of course.
<Tam_Sneed> ::tries to put a grin on his face:: All: It's been a long time since every system was put through something like this, so some of them might not come back online. ::the grin fades::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::her jaw drops:: Tam: And your telling us this NOW??
<Soren> :: sighs and shakes his head:: Tam: I strongly suggest you look for a new ship after this job. I've flown on this one a half dozen times so far and it's failed us nearly seventy percent of that time. Does the shuttle have weapons?
<Arani> ::frowns at the horrible assessment of the situation::
<Tam_Sneed> :: puts the panel back and stands up:: Olivia: Zarek has assured me that Maverick is in perfect working order. If we take that for what it is, we should be fine. Otherwise, we could be in trouble. ::looks around:: All: But look at it this way. If we don't do anything, those ships will catch us, and who knows what will happen then?
<Arani> All: I'm with Tam. We have to do something
<Soren> :: nods:: Tam: Crazy as it is I agree.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::lets out a sigh:: Tam: Well, when you put it that way... we're dead if we don't try.... ::looks back at Soren and Arani, her eyes falling to Soren for another moment then turns back to the console:: Tam: Just tell me when... I can let the inertia carry us once we cut power....
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods to everyone and turns to the contrls:: All: You may want to strap in for this. ::takes a seat and does just that::
<Arani> ::grabs the seat behind Tam and straps in::
<Soren> :: moves to stand behind Olivia's chair, holding on tight to the back of it and setting his stance::
<Tam_Sneed> :: moves his fingers across the control pad as fast as he can, then sits back, as he pushes one last button::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::quickly buckles herself just in time::
ACTION:: Maverick goes dark instantly. As each system shuts down, the noises that everyone has become accustom to also disappear. The coldness of space begins to creep it's way inside, as the ship drifts on course, due to it's momentum::
<Tam_Sneed> ::listens to the dead silence and looks around, seeing a few odd items beginning to float::
<Tam_Sneed> ::counts silently to himself, his hand hanging over a control button::
<Arani> ::shivers a bit, more a mental reaction than actual cold.. for now::
<Soren> :: stays where he is::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::glances at Tam, shivering:: Tam: So how long do we leave it off?
<Tam_Sneed> ::holds up his other hand to her, as he continues to count, then presses the button::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::waits::
<Arani> ::holds her breath::
ACTION:: The lights come on again and the control panels flash once or twice before staying on. The familiar sounds begin to wind their way up again::
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins:: All: So far so... just a second. ::looks at the console and curses again::
<Arani> ::lets out her breath and starts to smile, then hears the cursing:: Tam: What?
<Soren> :: lets out an annoyed sigh and hangs his head::
<Tam_Sneed> ::unstraps himself:: Arani: Everything is back, except for two systems.
<Soren> :: looks to Tam:: Tam: Which two?
<Arani> Tam: Lemme guess.. hyperdrive and the navcomputer
<Olivia_Brahn> Soren: Which two do you think?
<Tam_Sneed> ::stands up and turns to head off the flight deck:: Soren: Life Support and the Fuel Delivery Systems.
<Arani> Tam: Life..?? What!? ::holds her breath again::
<Soren> :: sighs again:: Complete working order my eye..
<Tam_Sneed> ::rushes off the flight deck:: Self: If you want something done.... ::yells at the top of his lungs:: ZAREK!! ::heads for the main engineering section::
<Arani> ::follows Tam in a hurry, hoping to be able to help:: Tam: You might not want to waste so much air.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::sighs and lowers her face into her hands:: Soren: Whoever sabotaged this ship knew what they were doing.... ::runs her fingers through her hair and looks up again, getting more worried by the moment::
<Tam_Sneed> ::glances back at her but keeps moving:: Arani: We need to fix those systems to get us back up and running.
<Arani> ::nods:: Tam: Of course. I'm no Zarek, but I can help if you point me the right way.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods and slides down the stair railing::
<Arani> ::slides down right behind him, keeping up easily::
<Soren> :: sighs again and takes off his jacket, putting it around Olivia's shoulders:: Olivia: It's liable to get a bit cold in here..
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles weakly at him and tugs the jacket around her shoulders, giving an involuntary shudder. She nods:: Soren: Yeah...
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets to the bottom and keeps walking, fast:: *Olivia*: That NavComp should be working. Begin programming it. The shutdown probably wiped it clean.
<Tam_Sneed> ::turns a corner and slides down the next railing::
<Olivia_Brahn> *Tam*: We hope.... ::starts to work on the NavComp:: Soren: We ain't going anywhere if he can't get the fuel injectors going though....
<Arani> ::keeps following::
<Soren> :: nods::
<Tam_Sneed> ::three more decks later, he stops and looks back to see if Arani is still following him::
<Arani> ::she is, and not far behind::
<Soren> :: sits down in the seat next to Olivia:: Olivia: Need a hand? I know a little about nav computers.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles at him:: Soren: Yeah, that'd be great.... ::turns to look back at the console, her face reddening before she speaks again:: I'm glad you're here with me...
ACTION:: Tam isn't quick enough to move out of Arani's way and she slams into him, rolling them across the deck and into the opposite wall::
<Soren> :: flashes her a smile as he gets to work helping program the nav computer:: Me too.
<Tam_Sneed> ::shakes his head and sits up:: Arani: You alright?
<Arani> ::oofs as she hits the wall, then laughs:: Tam: I'm fine. Sorry about that.
<Tam_Sneed> :: picks himself up:: Arani: My fault. I should have moved before looking back. ::holds out a hand to her::
<Arani> ::smiles and takes his hand, standing up::
<Tam_Sneed> ::moves on:: Arani: We're almost there. ::rounds a corner and opens a door to a very loud room::
<Arani> ::follows Tam and winces, plugging her ears::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::feels a little uncomfortable as they work there.... alone:: Soren: So... how do you... umm... know about nav-computers?
<Soren> :: shrugs:: Olivia: I've flown several ships over the years, and being in my line of work you have to get to know them pretty well.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks around:: Arani: Something's wrong! ::moves into the room and past several large machines, before stopping at the source of the noise::
<Arani> ::yells as she walks with him:: Tam: It's not supposed to be so noisy I take it?
<Tam_Sneed> ::shakes his head as he opens a panel:: Arani: Here's the problem. :: points inside, as he looks for something to use::
<Arani> :: peers into the panel::
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Find something long and hard!
<Arani> :: bursts out laughing as she turns to look around the room::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods as she watches him work skillfully:: Soren: So what is your line of work exactly?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks at her, wondering why she's laughing::
<Soren> :: continues lending a hand:: Olivia: Bounty hunter.
ACTION:: Arani moves about and finds a few pipes stowed for repair parts::
<Arani> Tam: Long and hard huh? :: picks up a pipe, but can't keep from looking somewhere else as she approaches Tam to hand it to him, still giggling::
<Tam_Sneed> ::shakes his head as he takes the pipe, and shoves it into the opening until it comes in contact with something.... he then pulls it out a bit and slams it back inside, with a few quick thrusts::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: blinks at glances at him:: Soren: Oh? Wow.... ::looks back at the console and continues to work::... So are... many of your... :: dramatic pause:: race... bounty hunters?
ACTION:: Tam's actions causes the noises to die down to a slight hum, and the engines to come to life again::
<Arani> :: bites her tongue as she watches, trying hard not to laugh hard enough to hurt her stomach::
<Soren> :: shakes his head:: Olivia: Surprisingly no, though we are somewhat well geared towards it, most of my race are too secretive and suspiscious of outsiders to travel very far from our homeworld. :: shrugs::
<Tam_Sneed> :: pulls the pipe out and hands it back to Arani::Arani: You know where to put this. ::stands up after putting the panel back::
<Arani> ::laughs so hard she almost drops the pipe and walks over to put it back where she got it::
<Olivia_Brahn> Soren: So what made you want to be one?
<Tam_Sneed> ::shakes his head:: Arani: And you told me not to waste the air. ::heads off to find another panel::
<Arani> ::follows him, still giggling:: Tam: It's your own fault
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs:: Arani: I have no idea what you're talking about. ::stops at another panel and pulls it off::
<Soren> :: shrugs again:: Olivia: I never really liked the idea of being stuck on Falleen all my life. I didn't want to go into politics and I really wanted to see space. So after several years of hunting criminals on Falleen I realized what I might be good at and left to become a bounty hunter.
<Arani> ::raises an eyebrow:: Tam: I don't think I believe you
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Soren: I can see why you're good at it...::smiles:: You can blend into anything... like a cameleon
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs:: Arani: Believe what you will. ::crouches down and pulls a few relays, checking them, before putting them back::
<Soren> :: flashes her another smile:: Olivia: Well, that does come in handy. Though it's fairly useless while wearing clothes. :: grins a bit and laughs::
<Arani> ::laughs:: Well if you didn't do it on purpose, think back over your words and actions and it ought to hit you. ::grins::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::chuckles softly, trying very hard not to imagine him naked:: Soren: Yes... umm... I can quite imagine... ::winces:: well... I mean... I suppose it would be...
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Arani: If I had the time, I probably would, but we need to fix our air. :: pulls out a relay and looks it over, then slams it onto the deck, before putting it back::
<Arani> ::giggles:: Tam: And slamming the relay onto the deck is going to fix it?
<Soren> :: grins again but doesn't mess with her:: Olivia: I haven't had to use that ability much though, a good tracker doesn't need color changing skin to hunt their pray.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks up at her as he puts the panel back:: Arani: It can't hurt. ::moves to a control panel and flips a few switches and presses a button::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and doesn't meet his eyes. Zarek's words to her about Soren's use of Pheromones come back to her at the word "prey":: Soren: No I suppose not...
<Arani> ::shrugs:: Tam: Unless you break it. :: peeks into the panel herself, on the off chance she might spot something.::
<Soren> :: looks over to her:: Olivia: Something wrong? Don't tell me the nav computer went out again. :: looks back to his console:: It looks fine on mine..
ACTION:: Another hum is added to the sounds around them, and the chill begins to lift, as well as the very slight staleness of the air::
<Arani> ::smiles:: Tam: You got it?
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs:: Arani: You had any doubts? ::looks down at his commlink:: *Olivia*: How soon can we get out of here?
<Arani> ::laughs:: Tam: I suppose not. And by the way, I know exactly where to put long and hard things.. ::grins and flicks her eyes downward, then back up again, winking at him::
<Tam_Sneed> ::raises an eyebrow and shakes his head, as he turns to head back to the flight deck... but pauses as he catches onto what she was meaning... but only continues on without a word::
<Arani> ::grins and follows him::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::opens her mouth to respond to Soren, but Tam interrupts:: *Tam*: As soon as I can get the hyperdrive going...:: checks the co-ordinates from the NavComp and hits the engage button for them to launch into hyperdrive::
ACTION:: The display tells Olivia that the drive has to warm up a bit longer due to the shutdown, but only for five to ten minutes::
<Tam_Sneed> ::clmbs up one deck and decides to take the lift:: Arani: Do you always think that way about everyday things?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::sighs and waits:: *Tam*: The hyperdrive has to warm up before engaging... after that we'll be off.... ::looks at the sensors::... if those ships don't catch up with us first
<Arani> ::laughs:: Tam: Not always. But whether you meant it or not, it did come out that way. And it was funny.
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: So it seems. ::enters the lift:: Coming with me?
<Arani> :: bites her tongue and nods, entering the lift::
<Tam_Sneed> :: presses the button for the top deck::
ACTION:: The lift zips upward, and a minute later, it stops and opens up::
<Tam_Sneed> ::exits and heads for the flight deck, quickly::
<Arani> ::follows him::
<Tam_Sneed> ::enters the flight deck and takes a seat:: Olivia: What's the status?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::glances over her shoulder, then back at the console:: Tam: We should be ready to go any minute now... ::checks sensors again::
ACTION:: Sensors now show the ships are almost on top of them, yet no messages have been received and no weapons fired::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::frowns:: All: And... any minute now... those ships will be rendezvousing us...
<Olivia_Brahn> ::starts growing a little nervous as the ships gain on them::
<Tam_Sneed> ::a bit shocked at the speed of the ships:: Olivia: Prime up our engines and get ready to jump!
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Tam: They already are... I'm just waiting on the bloody hyperdrive!
<Soren> :: waits quietly for the jump::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::taps her fingers nervously, glancing at the sensors and seeing that the ships are just about on top of them:: Self: Come on... come on....
ACTION:: The approaching ships break formation and take up positions around Maverick. The console in front of Arani lights up with an incoming message signal light::
<Arani> Tam: Someone wants to talk to you.
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: To me? ::looks around:: Let's hear it.
<Woman's Voice>[Lead ship - Maverick]: We have you surrounded... surrender or be destroyed... the choice is yours...
ACTION:: The voice is familiar to Tam, and possibly Soren and Arani::
$$$ END EPISODE 001 PART 010 $$$
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Part 011
Episode 001 Part 011
Prelude:
Six ships float in space around Maverick, waiting to fire all they have on her. Being told to surrender is never an easy thing to take, but has to be something to consider.
The voice that made the demand had a familiarity about it. At east for Tam. Soren and Arani may be able to recognize it, but that would depends on who they dealt with in the past.
$$$ BEGIN EPISODE 001 PART 011 $$$
<Soren> :: sighs and hangs his head:: This job just will not end..
<Woman's Voice>[Maverick]: Well? What's it going to be? I haven't got all day...
<Tam_Sneed> ::eyes narrow as he figures out how to answer the person on the other ship::
<Arani_Chianna> ::frowns:: Tam: Do we have a choice?
<Soren> :: looks to Tam:: Ask them what all this is about.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Soren then to Arani and shakes his head:: Olivia: Go ahead and turn the com on. I think we have some talking to do.
<Arani_Chianna> ::sighs and takes a step closer to Tam::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks back at them and nods as she switches on the comm:: Tam: it's all yours
<Tam_Sneed> ::clears his throat:: [Voice]: This is The Maverick. How can we assist you? :: putting forward an innocent tone::
<Soren> :: watches Tam::
<Woman's Voice>::laughs:: [Maverick]: Don't play games with me. I can easily destroy your ship with the touch of a button.
<Soren> :: steps forward:: [Voice]: Look, what is this all about, really?
<Woman's Voice>[Maverick]: I think you already know that. You were given a job to do and you failed... now you will pay...
<Soren> :: rolls his eyes:: [Voice: And how do you intend to collect this payment? If we surrender.
<Tam_Sneed> :: shifts in his seat a bit and looks over to Soren and sighs:: [Voice]: I think what we have here is a failure to communicate. Explain exactly what a lone ship like ours has to do with some job you think we failed?
<Woman's Voice>::getting very annoyed:: [Maverick]: I'm not here to argue this case. If you want to live... you'll surrender now and come with me... :: powers up her weapons::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks down at the bleeping on her console:: Tam: She's powering up weapons.... ::looks worried as she looks back at them all::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Soren:: Soren: If you get us killed, I'll just have to kill you twice. ::looks around then back at him:: Go ahead and finish what you started.
<Soren> :: sighs and then gets an idea, moving to Tam and lowering his voice to a whisper:: Tam: I say we meet with her, what do we have to lose at this point? :: grins::
<Arani_Chianna> ::hears the whisper since she's standing rather close to Tam, then whispers:: Soren: How about the ship? I can't see her towing it back..
<Tam_Sneed> Soren: Our lives, for one. I hope you know what you're doing.
<Soren> :: looks surprised at Tam's words but shrugs, stepping over to the comm console:: [Voice]: We'll come quietly if you'll answer one question.
<Woman's Voice>[Maverick]: State it...
<Soren> :: smiles back at the others:: [Voice]: If we surrender, will we be harmed either by you or your employers?
<Arani_Chianna> ::mutters under her breath:: Stupid waste of a question..
<Tam_Sneed> ::sits back in his seat and waits for the obvious::
<Woman's Voice>[Maverick]: If you surrender and come with us, we will not harm you.
<Soren> :: nods and looks back to the others:: Sound fair?
<Arani_Chianna> Soren: Sounds like her boss will instead
<Soren> :: shrugs and looks to Tam::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over to Soren:: Soren: Of course. From their end. [Voice]: Where would you like us to go?
<Arani_Chianna> ::shrugs:: Soren: Between dying now and dying later, I'll choose later any time
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks at them:: All: At least we have some kind of a chance... if we don't go with them, they'll destroy us anyway... what choice do we have?
<Soren> :: smiles and nods to Olivia::
<Woman's Voice>[Maverick]: We will transmit the co-ordinates to you now. You will follow us... but be forewarned... if you try to escape. We will destroy you.
<Tam_Sneed> [Voice]: Understood.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks at the console:: Tam: I'm recieving them now... :: points at the console::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks around:: Olivia: Go ahead and put it in. [Voice]: Do I know you? You sound quite familiar.
<Woman's Voice>[Maverick]: Very well. You should have the co-ordinates now. Let's go.... ::her ships move into formation around the Maverick and wait for them to move::
<Woman's Voice>::there is a slight uneasiness in her voice::[Maverick]: I have... encountered.. your ship before...
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: [Voice]: I thought so. How is your friend these days?
<Arani_Chianna> ::raises an eyebrow:: Tam: An old girlfriend?
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Not hardly.
<Woman's Voice>[Maverick]: I don't know who you are referring to... ::more sternly:: Time is wasting. You will come with us now... ::closes the transmission and moves along expecting Maverick to follow::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: pilots the ship to keep with the "escourts"::
<Arani_Chianna> ::shrugs:: Tam: Too bad.. I was hoping for something that could be used to gain a bit of mercy.
<Soren> :: nods as the transmission is closed:: Well that went well. :: turns and smiles::
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins:: Olivia: Keep up with that lead ship. Don't let it out of our sight.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods as she punches the thrusters a little more to keep up:: Tam: How do you know her?
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: As she said, she encountered this ship before. Something we can use to our advantage.
<Soren> :: rolls his eyes at Tam:: Does anyone ever give a straight answer in this galaxy anymore? So, do you have a plan boss? Or do we go with mine?
ACTION:: Moments later, all ships make the leap to hyperspace::
<Tam_Sneed> Soren: You were first. What is yours?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Tam: I hope so...
<Soren> :: smiles:: Well I figure I request a meeting with the commander and plead our case to her.
<Tam_Sneed> Soren: And if she's just the delivery person, such as us, in a way? ::sighs:: I doubt she will have much say once we get back to where we are going.
<Soren> :: shrugs:: Maybe not, but if we could persuade her to side with us she might "forget" she ever saw us. Would buy us some time at least.
<Arani_Chianna> Soren: And how do you intend to persuade her? She seems rather stubborn
<Tam_Sneed> ::frowns at the thought of not getting her on their side:: Soren: That would be a great thing. Even greater if the ships she commands side with her as well.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::sighs and sits back in the chair:: Soren: How do we know she's not getting a big paycheck for this?
<Soren> :: smiles to Arani:: Do you really have to ask? :: looks back to Tam:: Well she did the talking, so she might be in charge.
<Arani_Chianna> ::smirks:: Tam: He can be very persuasive
<Soren> :: looks to Olivia:: Olivia: I don't. :: shrugs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Soren: Let's go with your plan first. It should play well with my plan to get her to help us. If it's who I think it is, she owes me big time.
<Soren> :: nods:: Alright then. Should I contact her and make the request? Or do you need time to set up your plan first?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::frowns:: Soren: She might retaliate if we ask her...
<Soren> :: shrugs:: What has she got to lose by meeting with me?
<Tam_Sneed> ::raises and eyebrow at Soren's arrogance:: Soren: Yes, what does she have to lose?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::watches Soren curiously::
<Soren> :: turns back to Tam and grins:: Don't worry.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::turns back to the console, Zarek's previous comments echoing in her mind. She remains silent as she wonders what Soren has in mind::
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: All: Now if none of this works out, we may have to do some blowing up. Preferrably them doing the blowing up.
<Soren> :: nods in agreement:: That's always my plan b.
<Tam_Sneed> ::chuckles a bit:: Soren: Why doesn't that suprise me?
<Soren> :: shrugs:: Because you've met a lot of bounty hunters? :: smiles::
<Tam_Sneed> Soren: Yes, I have. Not the most pleasant people. No offense. ::looks to Olivia:: Olivia: Olivia: How long do we have?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::checks the console:: Tam: Two hours...
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: Good. Maybe we can think of more plans in that time. Or prepare for the worse.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::turns in her chair:: Tam: Like what? If we arm ourselves... the weapons are just going to get confiscated...
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: Unless we come out shootin'. ::stands up and heads for the door:: All: I'll be in the lounge grabbing a drink.
<Arani_Chianna> Olivia: They can not confiscate mine.
<Soren> :: grins:: Or mine.
<Arani_Chianna> ::grins at Soren::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::glances at their exchange and gets up from the pilot's chair:: Arani/Soren: Excuse me...
<Tam_Sneed> ::enters the lounge and heads for a cabinet::
<Soren> :: raises an eyebrow at Olivia and follows after her:: Olivia: Something wrong?
<Tam_Sneed> :: pulls a glass out of the cabinet and goes to another one::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::heads for the door and onto the flight deck. She turns hearing Soren's voice:: Soren: No... not really... why?
<Arani_Chianna> ::shrugs as they leave her alone on the flight deck and heads for the lounge::
<Tam_Sneed> :: pulls out a bottle nd pours his drink, then puts the bottle back::
<Soren> :: smiles:: Olivia: Just making sure.. You want to get in that target practice finally?
<Tam_Sneed> ::moves to the table and takes his usual seat::
<Arani_Chianna> ::enters the lounge and pours a drink, sitting across from Tam::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: pauses and meets his eyes:: Soren: Um, not right now. I... I think I'm going to go to my quarters...
<Soren> :: raises an eyebrow at her reaction:: Olivia: Are you sure you're alright?
<Tam_Sneed> ::sips his drink, staring into it between sips::
<Arani_Chianna> Tam: So what do you think our chances are?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::takes in a breath and looks up at him:: Soren: Can I ask you something?
<Soren> :: nods and smiles:: Olivia: Of course.
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: We're up against a very hard wall. We don't have a hint of a chance, but sometimes that's when things go good. ::grins, sort of fake though::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: bites her lip, unsure how to word this:: Soren: Do you.. I mean... does your race... your people.... use... pheromones..? To attract their mates?
<Arani_Chianna> ::frowns:: Tam: Sometimes.. but not most.
<Soren> :: nods, not completely surprised she knows that:: Olivia: Yes actually. But only when we choose to use them, these days we have complete control over the pheromones, not like in the old days when it was purely instinctual.
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Now there's some positive thinking.
<Arani_Chianna> ::laughs:: Tam: And your grin was incredibly fake. At least one of us is being honest rather than blindly hoping for a miracle.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::tilts her head a little and looks at him curiously:: Soren: So... have you.... I mean... when was the last time you ever used them?
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: If we can't hope, what can we do? ::takes a long sip::
<Arani_Chianna> ::sighs and stares into her drink:: Tam: Good point I suppose...
<Soren> :: frowns in thought for a moment:: Olivia: It's been a while. I would have used them on Arani a while back when we first met, but I didn't think they would work on a Zeltron. :: smiles::
<Tam_Sneed> :: puts his empty glass down:: Arani: What do you think of Soren? Is he worth the trouble?
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles:: Tam: If it were not for Soren, I would likely not be alive.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::a hint of a smile had formed on her face right up until the point where he mentioned using them on Arani. She frowns and her eyes go glassy:: Soren: Oh... I see.... ::nods:: Okay then.... ::steps around him and heads down the corridor::
<Tam_Sneed> :: picks up the glass and goes back to the cabinet:: Arani: That didn't answer my question.
<Soren> :: turns and follows her again:: Olivia: Did I say something wrong? :: catches up to her and moves around to block her path:: What's going on?
<Olivia_Brahn> :: blinks back tears as she shakes her head not looking at him:: Soren: Nothing... I... I just didn't know you and Arani had something going on... that's all... ::tries to get around him::
<Tam_Sneed> ::fills the glass and hesitates putting the bottle away... instead takes the bottle to the table::
<Arani_Chianna> ::shrugs:: Tam: No, but I'd think it would have given you a hint. I think he is, but I may of course have a biased opinion. Besides, so far I haven't noticed him causing any trouble.
<Soren> :: holds out his arms to keep her from getting around him:: Olivia: Is that what this is about? :: smiles and shakes his head:: You don't have to worry about that. I saved her life and she is a bit taken with me for that. That's all.
<Tam_Sneed> ::sits again:: Arani: I see. ::takes a sip:: It would seem to me that he likes to be in charge. He could have easily caused us to be blown up back there.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks at him with a flicker of doubt still in her eyes. She nods:: Soren: Oh.... okay...
<Arani_Chianna> ::nods: Tam: But he didn't. Until we met you, he and I were alone on my ship for a time. I usually let him make decisions. He's used to it.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks down at the swirling drink in his glass:: Arani: I guess that will have to change, huh?
<Soren> :: lowers his arms:: Olivia: I don't know how to prove it to you.. Has Arani been saying otherwise?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shakes her head:: Soren: Arani hasn't said anything... I just... noticed the way you two look at each other sometimes... and after Zarek told me about the pheromone thing... well... :: breaks off::
<Arani_Chianna> ::nods and sips at her drink:: Tam: It will. I'm sure it won't be a problem. You should talk to him maybe, or would you rather I did?
<Tam_Sneed> ::shakes his head:: Arani: No, it's not your problem. I am just hoping that he will be more help than hurt.
<Arani_Chianna> Tam: He always was for me.. ::shrugs:: Personally, I think you'll be glad to have him around, and possibly sooner rather than later. Persuasive is an understatement when it comes to Soren. His plan might work.
<Soren> :: raises his eyebrows:: Olivia: So that's it huh? :: laughs:: I should have known.
<Olivia_Brahn> Soren: SHould have known what?
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Arani: I'm counting on it. That woman is quite and interesting person. She could prove a bit difficult.
<Soren> :: smiles:: Olivia: That someone told you about the pheromones and that that's why you're acting differently now.
<Arani_Chianna> ::nods:: Tam: I gathered that from the conversation with her. She does not seem like someone who will be easily convinced.
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs:: Arani: I only knew her for a very short time. I guess you could say I don't really know her. ::takes a sip:: I've been told that I'm a good judge of character, though.
<Olivia_Brahn> :: blinks:: Soren: I'm not acting differently... I... I just... I don't know... I guess I was just hurt that... ::lowers her voice::... that you didn't genuinely like me like you seemed to....
<Arani_Chianna> ::sits back and raises an eyebrow, curious:: Tam: Oh? And what do you think of me?
<Soren> :: raises an eyebrow:: Olivia: Where did you get that impression? I haven't used my pheromones on you..
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shrugs awkwardly:: Soren: Well, I know that now... I... guess I meant before...
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks up from his drink:: Arani: What do I think? You sure you want to know that?
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles:: Tam: Why not? Is it bad? ::winks at him::
<Soren> :: nods and smiles again:: Olivia: Don't worry about it. If I had used them you'd know it, afterwards of course. :: laughs::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles weakly:: Soren: Yeah... I guess so...
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Depends on your point of view. ::grins as he sits back:: Let's just say, judging by those scrapes you got a while back, you have some issues to deal with. Probably not directly related to the scrapes, but the issues are there. ::reaches for his glass and takes a sip:: Personally, I like you. Not sure why, but I do.
<Soren> :: reaches up to lift her face up with a finger under her chin, smiling at her:: Olivia: I give you my word I have not used them on you. :: pulls his finger away and shrugs:: That's all the assurance I can offer I'm afraid, unless you'd like a demonstration of the difference. :: smiles::
<Arani_Chianna> ::laughs:: Tam: I'm glad that you like me. As for the scrapes.. ::shrugs:: Simple.. some men can not take no for an answer. I suppose you could call that an issue I deal with every day of my life.
<Arani_Chianna> Tam: Well.. every day I choose to walk among strangers
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs and leans into the table again:: Arani: That might not be an issue much longer though. That is unless we come up with a very good way to stay alive.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shudders inwardly at his words:: Soren: H... how... do you mean...? ::wonders if he means what she thinks he means::
<Arani_Chianna> ::nods and finishes her drink, pouring another:: Tam: Very true, but I have my own ways of dealing with that issue, and I prefer them over being dead.
<Soren> :: smiles and shrugs:: Olivia: That's easy, I could use them.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nod:: Arani: Same here. Dead is bad, in my book.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles weakly:: Soren: I'll take your word for it, then...
<Arani_Chianna> ::laughs:: Tam: I think dead is bad in everyone's book.
<Soren> :: laughs and nods:: Olivia: Alright. But I would be glad to show you if you ever doubt it again. :: smiles:: With your permission of course.
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins before taking another sip:: Arani: What do you think of shooting our way out of this?
<Arani_Chianna> ::shrugs:: Tam: I'm not sure. It's true that if we go in to talk they'll take our weapons.. the ones they can anyway. But if we go in shooting we may be sorely outnumbered. And one command to the other ships ends it, the bad way.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Soren: I'll keep it in mind.. ::takes a step toward her quarters, then glances at him:: I was gonna go change before heading to the lounge for something to eat. You... umm... want to join me?... ::adds quickly:: In the lounge I mean...
<Soren> :: laughs and nods:: Olivia: I'll meet you there. :: bows slightly, smiling to her:: Till then.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nod:: Arani: That's the obvious. ::sighs:: I'm just looking for some other way out if things go badly.
<Arani_Chianna> ::shrugs:: Tam: I can not think of one other than the pheromones Soren and I can use... unless you have some very small weapons on board that won't be detected in a search.
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins:: Arani: Too bad we killed that thing from the box. It woulda helps us out about now.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::heads off to her quarters to change. Though she is reassured by Soren, part of her still wonders, especially since Soren hasn't even made any attempts to get a little more "closer" to her:: Soren: "Till then....
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Part 012
Episode 001 Part 012
Prelude:
Stars stream past as the ships glide through hyperspace. It has only been half an hour, but it seems like much longer. What awaits them at the other end of the journey is still unknown, but it could be their doom.
They still have nearly an hour to prepare themselves for what lies ahead, and what they will do when they meet it.
$%$%$ BEGIN EPISODE 001 PART 012 $%$%$
<Soren> :: heads up to the flight deck to comm the lead ship::
<Arani_Chianna> ::still sits in the lounge, toying with her drink::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::enters the flight deck behind Soren::
<Soren> :: moves over to the communications console and taps it:: [Lead Ship]: Lead ship this is the Maverick, anybody getting this?
<Tam_Sneed> ::stares at the empty bottle laying on the table:: Arani: I think I've had enough.
<Arani_Chianna> ::laughs:: Tam: I imagine we both have. ::shrugs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::grabs the bottle and his glass, before going to the dispenser to get rid of them::
<voice>[Maverick]: This is the lead ship. We are recieving your transmission fine.
<Arani_Chianna> Tam: So now what?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::sits in her pilot's seat and watches Soren, listening::
<Soren> [Lead Ship]: Good, any chance I could request an audience with your captain? I have a few questions before we get to wherever it is you're taking us. Plus the rations on board this boat are terrible.
<Tam_Sneed> ::turns and looks to her:: Arani: Hard to say. I'm still trying to come up with as many plans as possible. Most don't seem to be that.
<voice> ::chuckles::[Maverick]: That's not my problem... but I will ask her if she will speak with you. Stand by....
<Arani_Chianna> ::nods::
<Soren> [Lead Ship]: Thank you, so much.
<Soren> :: flashes Olivia a smile while he waits::
<Tam_Sneed> :: plays with his chin as he leans back:: Arani: What if we offered to work for free for that monster? Just to save our lives that is.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles at him. She opens her mouth to say something but pauses as a transmission comes in from the other ship::
<Arani_Chianna> Tam: The monster whose cargo almost killed us once before?
<Lady Captain> @ [Maverick]: This is the Captain. What do you want?
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Arani: Yes, that monster.
<Soren> [Captain]: Oh, hello. I would like to request an audience with you Madam Captain.
<Lady Captain> @[Maverick]: I'm listening....
<Arani_Chianna> ::shrugs:: Tam: I think my life is worth a free job, assuming he crates his next cargo better, but we would need to go into it carefully. The snake could end up tricking us into his service for life.
<Soren> :: laughs:: [Captain]: I believe you are misunderstanding my request. By audience I mean face to face. Comms are so impersonal. I was hoping we could sit down for a meal and discuss the current situation.
<Tam_Sneed> ::frowns:: Arani: Thats what I meant. Of course, we could find a way out eventually, but we would be alive in the meanwhile.
<Arani_Chianna> ::smirks:: Tam: Find a way out like we did this time? I think I would rather agree on a contract from the start in which he holds no farther claim on us at the completion of a job.
<Lady Captain> @ ::laughs:: [Maverick]: What kind of fool do you take me for? How do I know this isn't some kind of trick?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks into her eyes:: Arani: Do you know what that one job would be? ::shakes his head:: I doubt he would bargain with us much once he has us.
<Soren> [Captain]: I will gladly come aboard unarmed and submit myself to a search before ever seeing you.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks at Soren, worry evident on her face::
<Arani_Chianna> Tam: I have no idea what he might need.. but if you're right, we need to bargain with him somehow before he gets us.
<Lady Captain> @::there is a momentary pause, then a reply:: [Maverick]: Very well, but be warned. Should any attempt be made to deceive us, then we will continue with our plans to destroy you and your ship...
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: This is Ross Vinderhaus we're talking about. What would you have in mind? Get him on the COMM and tell him our side of the story?
<Soren> :: nods, even though she can't see him:: [Captain]: Of course. Thank you.
<Arani_Chianna> ::laughs:: Tam: All right, so that wouldn't likely work. But if we can't talk to him before, and he won't bargain once he has us, then it seems doing him a free job isn't an option.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::as the comm closes, she looks at Soren. The worry etched all over her face:: Soren: You're not going over there alone are you?
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Arani: A single free job would be some sort of suicide thing, and I don't know if it would be much better than a swift death. If he agreed to us working for him for free at all, it would be long term. That would give us time to figure a way out of the deal.
<Soren> :: flashes her another smile and takes off his jacket:: I had planned to.. The fewer necks risked on this little plan the better. Plus the odds of this working are much higher if I chat with her one on one. :: hands her his jacket:: Keep an eye on that for me while I'm gone will you?
<Arani_Chianna> ::raises an eyebrow:: Tam: And if we plan to work for free, long term, what do you intend to eat? I'm not sure he would provide us much of an expense account. He's not happy with us you know.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::gingerly takes his jacket and nods, staring down at it, then back up at him. She takes a step close to him and looks up into his eyes:: Soren: I know you've battled worse than this but.... be careful... okay?
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins:: Arani: Where there's a will, there's a way. We will make do.
<Soren> :: smiles down at her and takes the jacket back, putting it around her shoulders:: Olivia: I will. :: gives her a quick kiss on the cheek and turns to head back to his quarters to put his weapons away::
<Arani_Chianna> ::looks him over, then looks at herself:: Tam: Well I don't know about you, but I haven't got much fat to spare. I hope you're right about making do.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Arani: We have cunning. We can figure out how to do it.
<Arani_Chianna> ::winks at him:: Tam: If I'm hungry, I could always take a few bites out of you. ::grins::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::tugs the jacket closer around her shoulders and shivers slightly as she sits slowly into the pilot's chair watching him leave::
<Soren> :: turns back to wink at Olivia before leaving the flight deck, hurrying down to his quarters:: *Tam*: Hey boss, I got an audience with the captain.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks a bit stunned:: Arani: I doubt that eating each other would be the best idea.
<Arani_Chianna> ::grins:: Tam: You know what I meant
<Tam_Sneed> *Soren*: What?
<Soren> :: reaches his quarters and starts putting his weapons away:: *Tam*: I called the captain of the lead ship and requested an audience, she agreed.
<Tam_Sneed> *Soren*: And you were going to tell me about this, when? ::turns to go to the flight deck::
<Soren> *Tam*: Just now. You told me to go with my plan.
<Tam_Sneed> *Soren*: Yeah, but... but let me know first! ::gets to the flight deck:: They sending a shuttle for you?
<Lady Captain> @::gets up from her chair and paces the bridge slightly, deep in thought::
<Soren> *Tam*: They didn't say. :: finishes putting his gear away and leaves his quarters, heading back up to the flight deck::
<Arani_Chianna> ::shakes her head, getting up from the table and heading back up to the flight deck, since she has nothing better to do::
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: Did they send drop coordinates so Soren can do this?
<NAV> @Capt: This isn't what was requested of you... you could get into big trouble for this...
<Lady Captain> @: If I wanted your opinion Banes, I would have asked... now send them the drop co-ordinates so we can get this over with. I want my money so I can move on....
<Soren> :: gets back up to the flight deck, straightening his vest and pants::
<Arani_Chianna> ::enters the flight deck at about the same time as Soren:: Soren: Be careful.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over the displays and controls, not looking back:: Soren: This is a very irresponsible move.
<Soren> :: smirks to Arani:: Please. :: laughs and heads into the flight deck::
<Soren> :: scoffs:: Tam: Yeah, and you were just a barrel of ideas boss. You told me to go with my plan didn't you?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::recieves the drop co-ordinates and puts them in the navcomputer:: Soren: I just recieved the co-ordinates for the drop. Stand by...
<Tam_Sneed> Soren: I have plenty of ideas, and yes, I did tell you to. I also expected the curtesy of being informed.
<Soren> :: steps up behind Olivia's chair and leans down, whispering:: Olivia: Thanks for the information. :: grins and stands back up:: Tam: I did inform you.
<Tam_Sneed> Soren: After the fact. ::straightens up and looks to him:: Don't think I'll forget this. That is if you survive.
<Soren> :: nods with a smirk:: Tam: Yessir boss man. :: pats him on the shoulder as he heads down to the shuttle bay::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::turns and watches Soren go, then sighs deeply and turns back to the computer, waiting for the drop::
<Tam_Sneed> ::turns to Soren and yells to him:: Soren: Where you going? They haven't sent your ride yet.
<Soren> :: stops in the doorway and looks back:: Tam: I was going to get the shuttle ready in case they weren't sending one.
<Tam_Sneed> Soren: Huh uh! No way! That's our only shuttle. If things go bed, we will be screwed.
<Soren> :: shrugs and folds his arms, leaning against the wall:: Tam: Your call.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Soren: Now you got it right. ::turns back to Olivia to watch her work::
<Lady Captain> @::gets up and leaves the bridge. She heads for the shuttlebay and calls a team to her side:: Sec Team: As soon as we've dropped, set out for Maverick. Make sure he's alone and unarmed before you take him on board. Then bring him to me. I'll be in the private lounge.
ACTION:: All ships make the drop, and Maverick is still surrounded. As the minutes pass, a small vessel leaves the lead ship and steadily approaches Maverick.::
<Soren> :: waits on the flight deck for the shuttle to arrive::
<Tam_Sneed> ::frowns, wondering if he should take Soren's place, but thinks being with Maverick is what's best for her.::
<Lady Captain> @ ::heads to the private lounge to prepare for her guest's arrival::
ACTION:: The shuttle crew demand entrance to Maverick::
<Soren> :: smirks and waits for Tam to tell the crew where to dock at::
<Tam_Sneed> :: presses the controls for the forward cargo bay, picking that one on purpose::
ACTION:: The forward cargo bay doors swing open allowing the shuttle to enter and land, before closing again::
<Soren> :: pats Tam on the shoulder again:: Tam: Don't leave without me. :: turns and heads down to the forward cargo bay::
<Tam_Sneed> ::shakes his head:: All: He's a bit too arogant for his own good.
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles:: Tam: He'll be fine
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Arani:: Arani: Better hope so. ::looks down to Olivia:: Olivia: What do you think?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::starts and looks up suddenly at Tam's voice, having seemed broken from her own thoughts:: Tam: Hmm? Oh? About what?
<Soren> :: enters the forward cargo bay with his arms raised over his head, his snug pants and vest easily showing that he isn't carrying any gear or weapons::
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: About this Soren guy? What do you think about all of this?
<Sec Teams> ::Search Soren thoroughly::
<Soren> :: smiles to any female security officers as they search him, if there are any::
ACTION:: The security unit quickly searches him, not sure what to look for since they never seen a Falleen before, but decide that he is clean of weapons. They then nudge him onto the shuttle and signal that they are to leave::
<Soren> :: finds a seat once inside the shuttle, strapping himself in::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs and presses the controls for the cargo bay once again:: Olivia: Plot a course for as far away from here as possible.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shrugs:: Tam: I really don't know what to think... he seems to know what he's doing. He's pretty confident... ::lets out a slow breath:: I just hope he's okay...
ACTION:: The doors swing open once more and the shuttle slips out of the bay before they close again. Moments later, it disappears into the lead ship::
<Arani_Chianna> ::turns to look at Tam:: Tam: What did you just say?
<Olivia_Brahn> :: blinks and looks up at him, a look of shock and panic on her face:: Tam: What??!!... but they said they'll destroy us if we try to escape!
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Olivia: Just plot the course.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::stares at him in disbelief and reluctantly turns to the console, her hands gingerly plotting the co-ordinates::
<Arani_Chianna> Tam: We can not leave him behind!
<Tam_Sneed> ::just nods, watching the ships around them::
<Arani_Chianna> ::glares at him:: Tam: What are you doing? He is my friend!
ACTION:: The security detail escorts Soren to the private lounge, as instructed::
<Soren> @ :: nods to the security officers as they lead him through the ship::
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Just as you have faith in him, have faith in me.
<Arani_Chianna> ::raises an eyebrow:: Tam: I hope you will forgive me for saying so, but I have known him a good deal longer than you. Faith in him comes easy by now.
<Lady Captain> @::is seated at the table as Soren enters the room. The Zeltron Captain nods at him in welcome and is wearing only a hint of a seductive smile. She is also wearing a very slinky low cut outfit.::
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: But do you really know him? Ask yourself that.
<Arani_Chianna> ::smirks:: Tam: Inside and out.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks back at her:: Arani: I mean outside of the bed.
<Lady Captain> @::stands and motions to the chair opposite her:: Soren: Please sit... Mr.... ::invites him to tell her his name::
<Arani_Chianna> ::shoots him a dirty look:: Tam: Of course I do. We did more than sleep together in the months we worked as partners.
<Soren> @ :: smiles and moves to take the seat:: Captain: Soren. And you are?
<Arani_Chianna> ::grins:: Tam: After all, we had to earn a living
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Arani: Of course. ::has the slight look of disbelief::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::whips her head around and looks back at Arani. A look of shock and disbelief on her face::
<Arani_Chianna> ::laughs at the look on Tam's face:: Tam: Honestly. As much fun as we had in private, it doesn't buy fuel or food. ::shrugs::
<Lady Captain> @:: pauses for a second, then replies:: Soren: Gianna... Captain Gianna....
<Soren> @ :: nods his head respectfully:: Gianna: A pleasure to meet you Captain.. May I call you Gianna?
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrug:: Arani: I don't care about your escapades with Soren. I only care that if e doesn't survive, we will.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::turns back to the console, her eyes burning with tears. She blinks them back and takes a deep breath. Shrugging off the jacket that Soren put around her shoulders::
<Arani_Chianna> Tam: And you think plotting a far away course will help? Olivia's right. They'll kill us. But I will put my faith in you since I have no other choice. ::shrugs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes a seat at the console next to Olivia:: Arani: How nice. ::moves his hands over the console, preparing for the worst::
<Lady Captain> @::nods:: Soren: Of course. ::sits back down and leans back in her chair, raising one elbow to rest on the back of it. She meets his eyes, smiling a little more now, silently glad she had changed before meeting him::
<Arani_Chianna> ::steps behind him and lays her hands on his shoulder, bending down and speaking quietly:: Tam: I didn't mean to imply that I don't trust you. But it is true I know him better than I know you, even if I do not know him well.
<Soren> @ :: smiles back at the captain, making himself comfortable as well:: Gianna: Well I have to say you are more beautiful than I was imagining, it's thrown me slightly off track. :: laughs a bit::
<Tam_Sneed> :: doesn't stop what he's doing:: Arani: No need to explain.
<Lady Captain> @::quirks an eyebrow at him:: Soren: Is that right? ::she shrugs:: I have that effect on men, I won't deny it... but I also can't deny that you aren't hard on the eyes either... women must swoon at the sight of you... Falleen, right?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::remains quiet as she works at the console::
<Soren> @ :: nods and smiles:: Gianna: That's right. And modesty aside you're right, they tend to do that. :: laughs::
<Arani_Chianna> ::grins and kisses him gently on the cheek:: Tam: Well perhaps how well I know you will one day change.. at the very least, it will do so with time. ::straightens back up again:: In the meantime, is there anything I can do to help get ready?
<Lady Captain> @ ::chuckles softly:: Soren: Alas it is the blessing and curse of our races... So, what brings you here? You asked to meet with me?
<Tam_Sneed> ::shakes his head:: Arani: At the moment, it's all up to your friend over there. ::nods to the lead ship::
<Soren> @ :: nods:: Gianna: Truth be told I was hoping to see I might could negotiate our way out of this mess. Seeing as how your employer is likely going to kill us once you deliver us to him. :: leans forward, trying out his pheromones, since he has nothing better to do, and grins::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::watches Arani kiss Tam on the cheek and turns back to her console, feeling more than uncomfortable::
<Arani_Chianna> ::nods and looks out toward the ship::
<Tam_Sneed> ::finishes his preparations and leans forward in the console, resting his chin on his clasped hands:: All: You ever wonder if those ships could really destroy us?
<Arani_Chianna> ::laughs:: Tam: I'd rather not find out the hard way
<Lady Captain> @::suddenly feels drawn to him as he leans forward. She remains leaned back in her chair as she has an inkling of what he's doing and fights the urge to give in to him:: Soren: I don't know what my employer has in mind... ::frowns slightly:: In my dealings, it wouldn't be wise to negotiate a way out of it... he always wins in the end..
<Soren> @ :: shrugs and grins again:: Gianna: No one is that powerful. Won't you even consider it? I'm sure we could work something out.. :: amps up his pheromones, looking her over::
<Lady Captain> @::smiles seductively at him, still not moving:: Soren: What did you have in mind? And before you answer that... let it be known that I only talk in credits....
<Soren> @ :: laughs and leans back again, not letting up on his pheromones just yet though:: Gianna: Must we talk only in credits? :: makes a mock sigh of defeat and grins again::
<Tam_Sneed> ::stares at the lead ship, wondering what she is doing at this very moment:: All: What do you think is happening right now?
<Arani_Chianna> Tam: Honestly? I imagine he's trying to charm her into letting us free.
<Tam_Sneed> ::laughs:: Arani: Charm won't do the trick. I'm almost certain of it. That woman is something else.
<Lady Captain> @::nods:: Soren: One night of pleasure is hardly enough to pay for the price that will be put on my head should I fail my duty... ::her smile falters a little:: If you offer me the right price... I will consider it... right now we are wasting time and I'm growing tired of your attempts to charm me into bed...
<Arani_Chianna> Tam: You said you know her from before? Well she may be something else, but if he's using his pheromones this plan of his is likely to succeed... depending on her race of course.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::closes her eyes, trying hard not to imagine what is going on over on the ship. If what Arani says is true, she doesn't want to think about it::
<Soren> @ :: raises an eyebrow, taken aback by her rudeness, given her race:: Gianna: Notice I said not 'only' in credits. I wasn't taken them out of the deal, just adding in something extra. :: smirks:: It wouldn't have to be one night, but that's up to you. Name your price.
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrug:: Arani: That is something I don't know much about. If her race can handle such things, then he's wasting time and our lives. But... ::grins as he thinks of her and Soren trying to negotiate::
<Arani_Chianna> Tam: You know her. What race is she?
<Tam_Sneed> ::lifts his head up and looks back:: Arani: I'm not sure you can handle it. Truth is, she can be almost any race she likes.
<Lady Captain> @ ::smiles and leans foward at little:: Soren: True... it might be an added bonus... that and 25,000 credits would be nice....
<Soren> @ :: thinks, mentally adding up what he has saved up::
<Arani_Chianna> ::raises an eyebrow:: Tam: Well then. I guess there's no way I can predict his chance of success.
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs and goes back to looking at the ship::
<Soren> @ :: looks back at her:: Gianna: Is that your final offer?
<Arani_Chianna> Tam: Maybe I should have gone too.. It would have hurt his chances for charming her maybe, but if his pheromones had not worked, we could have tried mine
<Gianna> @::sits back in her seat, finding his pheromones hard to resist yet she remains stationary:: Soren: It can be unless you have something else to offer me. Then that would make it easy for me to say yes....
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrug:: Arani: You think he would have allowed that?
<Arani_Chianna> ::laughs:: Tam: Likely not
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Thought so. ::glances down at his controls, then to Olivia:: Olivia: Its been a long time without word. You ready with the coordinates?
<Soren> @ :: smirks and stands, walking around the table to stand behind her chair:: Gianna: I have already offered everything I have. Is there something specific you were hoping for? :: reaches down to massage her shoulders gently, making sure to keep his pheromones active::
<Gianna> @:: doesn't move as she shakes her head:: Soren: I need time to consider this... but while I do... ::looks up at him:: Why not show me you mean business? ::her eyes darken seductively::
<Soren> @ :: grins wide:: Gianna: My policy is usually 'no free samples' but in your case I think I'll make an exception..
<Tam_Sneed> ::reaches over and puts a hand on Olivia's shoulder:: Olivia: Olivia. Are you ready?
<Gianna> @::smiles wide and stands:: Soren: Spoken like an experienced negotiator.... ::takes a step forward and embraces him, kissing him deeply::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: blinks back tears and nods silently at Tam's question::
<Soren> @ :: kisses her back, hitting her with a full blast of pheromones involuntarily as he gets excited::
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods and puts his hands on his console:: Olivia: Jump on my mark... 3...2...1.. :: presses several buttons:: Mark!
ACTION:: Just before Maverick makes the jump, all of it's weapons heat up and fire, disabling all but the lead ship.::
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Part 013
Episode 001 Part 013
Prelude:
It has been an hour since Maverick made it's last jump, immediately after disabling five of the six ships that were her escorts. At the moment, she's still in hyperspace headed for Bonadan. Possible not the best choice, but it was the furthest that the NavComp chose.
Meanwhile, The lead ship, AKA The Yarling, has left the disabled ships to track down Maverick. Soren was thrown into the brig and has since been questioned as to where they had gone to. Since he knew nothing, he could not give an answer and remains in the brig.
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<Soren> @ :: lies quietly on the floor of his cell, his arms folded behind his head as he counts the specks on the ceiling::
<Soren> @ :: grins to himself as he thinks back on getting the news that the Maverick had blasted out of there:: Self: Leave me will you. Hope you don't need the shuttle for any urgent reasons. :: laughs to himself::
<Gianna> @ :: paces the bridge, still fuming at her foolishness of getting sucked into the trap that Maverick set them up on::
<Gianna> @ Nav1: Berkins, any sign of Maverick yet?
<Berkins> @ ::shakes his head:: Cpt: No sir.... ::turns and looks back at her. He gives her an appraising look and then turns back::
<Gianna> @ ::growls:: Berkins: What are you gawking at?
<Berkins> @ Cpt: Nothing Sir. I'm just not used to seeing you in that... look... ::refrains from sizing her up again::
<Gianna> @ ::realizes that she's been in this look too long and changes back to her normal self. She strides to look down at her Navigator, half an angry grin on her face:: Berkins: Now will THis help you to keep your eyes on your work?
<Soren> @ :: raises his voice, hoping someone is monitoring him through video and audio:: Hey! Anybody listening?!
<Berkins> @ ::nods and glances at her with a wry grin:: Cpt: That's the Doon, I'm used to seeing... ::mumbles begrudgingly:: Thank you, Sir...
<Jorkins> @ Cpt: Sir, the prisoner is calling. Should I answer him?
<Captain> @ ::scowls:: Jorkins: No... I'll take care of him myself... ::strides out of the bridge and down to the brig::
<Cpt. Doon> @ ::after making her way down to the brig, she heads up to Soren's cell:: Soren: You called?
<Soren> @ :: sits up, looking at the newcomer:: Doon: Well you're cute. :: smiles and looks her over:: Who might you be?
<Cpt. Doon> @ ::her scowl darkens:: Soren: Don't try that with me, again, Soren... you're lucky we didn't kill you the moment we found out this was a trap... ::steps closer to the cell, glaring in at him::
<Soren> @ :: stands and raises an eyebrow as he recognizes the voice:: Doon: Gianna?
<Cpt. Doon> @ ::smiles and nods:: Soren: Very good.... so what did you want?
<Soren> @ :: shrugs:: Doon: Just curious what you intend to do with me, seeing as how I've already told you I have no idea where they went, or that they even planned to ditch and leave me with the tab.
<Cpt. Doon> @ :: laughs:: Soren: And you expect me to believe that? We have ways of making people talk... so you'd better make up your mind to tell us, or suffer the consequences...
<Soren> @ :: laughs back:: Doon: I've been tortured by the best. Besides, if you torture someone who doesn't know anything all you will get is lies to save themselves. I have a couple suggestions for what you could do with me. :: smiles::
<Cpt. Doon> @ ::her smile fades quickly:: Soren: And I have some ideas of my own, thanks... now if you'll excuse me... I need to prepare my crew for your interrogation...
<Soren> @ :: grins:: Doon: I look forward to it. Once I prove myself truthful I hope we can get back to our earlier dealings.
<Cpt. Doon> @ ::glances back over her shoulder and sneers at him:: Soren: I would if you actually kissed decently... but I've lost interest... ::exits the brig and heads back down the hall to meet with her security teams::
<Soren> @ :: laughs and lies back down on the floor of his cell, speaking quietly:: We'll see about that..
<Cpt. Doon> @ ::after meeting with her security, she heads back into the brig, with two officers behind her. She motions for them to release him from the brig. They step forward, release him and each of them grab each of his arms and hold him fast:: Soren: No smart moves, loverboy. Or you'll regret it....
<Soren> @ :: stands and lets himself be taken, grinning again:: Doon: Now don't be like that.. Just because you're afraid that letting your guard down caused you to lose your prey as well as your other ships is no reason to take it out on me.
<Cpt. Doon> @ ::takes in a slow deep breath as her anger flares. She closes her eyes for a moment as she walks with her back to him then replies in a very calm voice. No one would say she's angry at all, actually:: Soren: What makes you think I'm afraid of letting my guard down?
<Soren> @ :: shrugs as best he can with his arms held:: Doon: Just a gut feeling. I'm a hunter myself don't forget, and I can't stand when my prey escapes. I don't take it out on others however, I usually just pick myself up and keep on their trail till I find them and finish the job. But if torturing me will ease your mind feel free. I won't hold a grudge. You're too cute to stay mad at. :: grins again::
<Cpt. Doon> @ ::heads into a small room with nothing only a table and two chairs. She nods at the two security officers who shove him into the chair and stand back by the door to watch and wait:: Soren: I guess we have something in common then. I too plan on finishing this job.... ::smiles seductively as she sits back in her chair::
<Soren> @ :: grins back at her as he makes himself comfortable:: Doon: Good for you.
<Tam_Sneed> ::sits in the lounge, having a bit to eat::
<Arani_Chianna> :: paces back and forth in her quarters, fuming mad::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sips from a spoon, savoring it each time::
<Zarek> ::*finally* manages to get that repaired motivator circuit board installed:: Eureka! ::gets shocked:: Ow! ::shakes his hand::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::is still sitting in a daze at the helm in the c0ckpit while the ship is in hyperdrive (thankfully). Her eyes are a little teary from having to leave Soren behind, yet after what she's heard, she's not sure what to think and is mainly confused::
<Tam_Sneed> ::finishes what's in the bowl and smiles:: Self: Now that was good. ::looks around:: Maybe I need to have a talk with a few of the crew. ::sighs before pushing his seat back and getting up::
<Tam_Sneed> :: puts his dishes away and heads for the flight deck, but stops and changes direction for Arani's cabin::
<Tam_Sneed> ::stops at a com console not far from her cabin:: *Zarek*: Zarek! Are you still alive? I'd hate to have to track you down by smell.
<Zarek> ::inspecting his work:: There we go. Nicely done, if I do say so my--ack! ::is surprised by Tam's voice, and he bumps his head:: Kriffing son of a--!
<Zarek> ::climbs out of the access hatch and finds a comm panel, switching it on:: *Tam* Yeah, yeah, I'm still alive, no thanks to you. ::rubs the back of his head, muttering:: What was up with that sudden jump to lightspeed about an hour ago? I happened to be in the middle of a delicate welding process at the time, I almost cut my hand off.
<Tam_Sneed> *Zarek*: Oh it was nothing. Just saved our hides from being pulverized, is all. While you're at it, could you come up with a damage list. We'll be making a stop in the next half hour.
<Zarek> *Tam* Yeah, I've got a few new bruises and a nice little knock on my head now...oh, you meant damage to the ship, didn't you?
<Tam_Sneed> *Zarek*: Uh, yeah. I think we need to repair her, rather than you. ::shakes his head and continues on to Arani's cabin::
<Tam_Sneed> ::stops at Arani's door, and tries to prepare himself for the worst:: Self: Well, here goes nothing. ::chimes her door::
<Arani_Chianna> ::stalks over to the door, opens it, sees Tam, and moves to close it again::
<Tam_Sneed> ::steps back before he gets slammed into the door:: Arani: Thought you might have a few words to discuss.
<Arani_Chianna> ::gives him a dirty look through the small opening still in the door:: Tam: Sure.. a few words.. leave me alone!
<Tam_Sneed> ::waits a bit more and then begins chiming her door, in a very irritating fashion::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::is reduced to tears once again and wipes her eyes on the sleeve of her top::
<Zarek> ::wanders up to the bridge, muttering to himself:: Tam? Tam! ::looks around:: Helloooo? Oh, hello Olivia... ::frown:: You alright?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::jumps as she hears a voice and quickly glances back over her shoulder. She turns back to the helm and wipes her eyes again and sniffles as she pretends to work:: Zarek: What? Me? Oh yes... I'm fine...
<Zarek> ::frowns and steps inside:: Olivia: You don't look fine. Where is everybody? I heard from Tam a little while ago, but you're the only one I've seen.
<Tam_Sneed> ::continues chiming Arani's door until she's annoyed enough to open up to talk::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::still looks at the panel in front of her as she fiddles with the controls:: Zarek: I thought Tam might be in the lounge... but I'm not sure... I've been up here all the time.... Arani is in her quarters I think....
<Arani_Chianna> ::gets annoyed and opens the door:: Tam: Can't you hear? I told you to leave me alone! I don't want to talk to you!
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins:: Arani: You may want to change your mind. :: pushes his way in and looks around:: I like what you've done with the place.
<Zarek> Olivia: Ah. ::moves to a seat and sits down, inspecting his shocked fingers again before looking up at her:: I'm surprised I didn't find Soren up here. He's always in here, hanging around you like a starving mynock on a ship's power cables.
<Arani_Chianna> ::spins around to glare at him angrily:: Tam: I do not remember inviting you in! And I can't think of a thing that can change my mind! You never liked him Tam, but he was my friend, and I owe him my life
<Olivia_Brahn> :: blinks back tears again:: Zarek: He's not here... he's not even on the ship... he's back with that lead ship, trying to bargain for our release... Tam decided to leave him and make our escape... ::takes a deep breath and sits up straighter in her chair as she works::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to her, grin fades:: Arani: Last I recalled, this was still my ship. Invite or not. ::looks around a bit more:: As for Soren, he's not completely lost to us.
<Zarek> Olivia: Whoa, I must have been up in those crawlspaces for longer than I thought.
<Arani_Chianna> ::raises an eyebrow:: Tam: It may be your ship, but a lady likes at least the illusion of privacy. And last I looked we were going well away from Soren, and I doubt you have plans to go back. Start making sense please.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shrugs:: Zarek: I wish I could have been up there with you...
<Tam_Sneed> ::heads for the door:: Arani: Take a seat in the lounge and you'll get all the sense you can manage.
<Arani_Chianna> Tam: And if I prefer to remain here? I want to know what you're up to Tam. You're jealous aren't you?
<Zarek> ::raises an eyebrow:: Olivia: Were I of lesser moral quality, I could have turned that into a flirtatious quip. Lucky for you, however, I am a gentleman of the highest Adumari standard. ::tugs on his vest, causing the numerous tools contained therein to clank together::
<Tam_Sneed> ::stops at the door and laughs loudly:: Arani: Oh my! You caught me. ::shakes his head and leaves, still laughing::
<Arani_Chianna> ::glares at his back as he leaves, so angry she'd be red if she wasn't already::
<Tam_Sneed> ::heads for the flight deck, but stops in the lounge, going to the com console instead::
<Tam_Sneed> *Zarek*: Zarek, you have that repair ist ready yet?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles a teensy bit and glances at him for a moment. She opens her mouth to speak, but doesn't as she hears Tam calling him::
<Zarek> ::rolls his eyes:: *Tam* Sure thing, Bossman. ::covers up his comm and whispers to Olivia:: Olivia: He certainly does have bad timing, doesn't he?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods at Zarek::
<Tam_Sneed> *Zarek*: Good. Bring it to the lounge.
<Arani_Chianna> :: paces in her room, torn between wanting to know what's going on, and wanting to defy Tam out of anger::
<Zarek> *Tam* I'll get right on that, Tam. ::switches off his comm:: Olivia: Great, now I actually have to make the damn list...
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks around:: *Olivia*: How you doing, Olivia?
<Arani_Chianna> ::stomps out of her room and down to the lounge, entering and sitting in a chair, arms crossed and staring at the table::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::glances up at Zarek and smiles, letting out a small snicker:: *Tam*: We're still at hyperdrive and on route to Bonadan...
<Tam_Sneed> *Olivia*: That's good. I'd like you to join us in the lounge. ::waits for her reply before taking his usual seat::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::raises her eyebrows and bites her lip. She'd much rather be alone right now.:: *Tam*: I'll be there in a moment...
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs and waits for everyone to arrive, knowing that they will be reaching Bonadan very soon::
<Zarek> ::raises an eyebrow as Olivia switches off her comm:: Olivia: Maybe he actually has something important to say for once, if he's requesting that everyone join him down there...
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Zarek: Are you coming?
<Zarek> Olivia: It probably wouldn't matter if I did or not. I'd imagine that you're all used to me not being around for half the things that go on around here... ::grins as he stands up::
<Tam_Sneed> ::taps his fingers, going over everything in his mind::
<Arani_Chianna> ::completely ignores Tam and his fingers::
<Olivia_Brahn> Zarek: That may be. But you're still part of this ship...
<Tam_Sneed> ::glances up to Arani and grins briefly, before going back to his thinking::
<Zarek> Olivia: Lucky for the ship. Poor thing wouldn't have made it past the first job if I hadn't been around to fix all the problems she was having. So, are you coming? Tam's probably starting to get impatient.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and gets up from her chair, checking to make sure the helm is secure until she gets back. She follows Zarek to the lounge::
<Zarek> ::waves to Arani as he and Olivia enter the lounge and find seats::
<Arani_Chianna> :: doesn't even see the grin, or the wave, as she stares at the table::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks up as everyone takes a seat at the table, then gets up and walks out of the room without saying a word::
<Arani_Chianna> ::hears Tam get up and stares after him as he leaves, unable to believe he's just walking away.. if looks could kill.. ::
<Zarek> ::watches Tam leave:: Arani/Olivia: Well, that just might have been the best meeting we've had.
<Tam_Sneed> ::enters the lounge again and stands next to the table:: All: Sorry, I forgot something. ::slides a blaster across the table to Olivia::
<Zarek> ::looks disappointed as Tam returns::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks down at the blaster:: Tam: What's this for?
<Arani_Chianna> Tam: If you're looking for someone to shoot you, may I please do the honors?
<Tam_Sneed> All: I'm sure everyone here doesn't think highly of me, and personally, I don't care. ::looks to Zarek:: I doubt Zarek has a big enough hatred towards me to kill me, so I'm giving Olivia first shot.
<Zarek> Tam: Nah, I don't hate you, Boss, I'm just a little annoyed with you right now. Comes with the territory of being the guy in charge. ::shrug::
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins to Zarek then looks at Olivia and nods:: All: Before we do this, there are a few facts to know.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::stares at the blaster not really feeling the urge to shoot Tam all things (that she's learned over the past few hours) considered::
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: If you don't want the blaster, pass it on. ::nods towards Arani::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks up at him:: Tam: So what are the facts?
<Tam_Sneed> ::just waves for her to pass the blaster::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::scowls slightly and shoves it to Arani::
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: It's up to you now.
<Arani_Chianna> :: picks up the blaster, powers it up, and points it at Tam:: Tam: If you have facts you want to get on the table, you'd better hurry.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods and grins:: All: The facts are that Captain Doon still wants this ship and the crew. She will come after us. She will try to use Soren to find us. ::looks to Zarek:: We have some repairs to make on Bonadan.
<Zarek> What else is new? There's always something to fix on this boat.
<Arani_Chianna> Tam: And since Soren does not know where we are, he can't help her. So I'm not sure how much stock I put in this plan
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks at each one of them:: All: The last fact is that I plan to let her find us.
<Zarek> ::shrug:: Tam: Okay.
<Arani_Chianna> ::smirks:: Tam: Oh good plan.. so the four of us and Soren, if he's in any shape to, can fight her entire crew alone?
<Zarek> Arani: Nice to see you in such good spirits.
<Tam_Sneed> All: She will be down a few ships. Hopefully all but one, which are better odds. Soren will be with her, which means we will have a man on the inside. ::looks to Arani:: Arani, here, has expressed such high abilities from Soren, that I have to accept he will be able to help us.
<Olivia_Brahn> Tam: You think she still kept him alive? Even after her threats??
<Arani_Chianna> Tam: He could be immortal and it would be of little help! There are too many of them, and too few of us.
<Zarek> Tam: Maybe it's just my obvious distrust for the guy speaking, but how do we know that he'd still side with us after we abandoned him like we did?
<Tam_Sneed> Zarek: You might want to ask Arani that question. ::takes a seat:: All: I didn't say this was going to be easy. I personally know Captain Doon, and she is somewhat indebted to me. I'm hoping that will work to our advantage.
<Zarek> All: You know, just as an aside, is anyone here really afraid of someone named 'Doon'?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Olivia:: Olivia: Yeah, Soren's alive. Doon wouldn't get rid of an asset like that. She'd use him as bait if she had the chance.
<Tam_Sneed> ::chuckles at Zarek's question::
<Arani_Chianna> Zarek: He likely will not side with Tam, but he knows I'd never abandon him. He'll side with me, and if I'm fighting Doon and her men.. ::shrugs:: It amounts to the same in the end.
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes in a deep breath:: All: So, before we land this ship on Bonadan, I'd like for us to agree on the facts and use them to our advantage.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::takes a deep breath and nods reluctantly::
<Zarek> ::frowns:: Arani: There isn't any way I can say this without being crude, so I'm just going to say it. Just because you and Soren have had a few rolls around in the hay, it doesn't mean he won't turn against you if the price is right. He's a bounty hunter: people like him will always go where the greater profit is.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::stares at her hands in front of her, her fists clenching as Zarek speaks to Arani::
<Arani_Chianna> ::turns to Zarek and raises an eyebrow:: Zarek: Soren is my friend, quiet beside the rolls in the hay as you so delicately put it. He wouldn't turn on me.
<Tam_Sneed> :: pushes his seat back and stands:: All: Let's not make this personal between us. We have a job to do. Get this ship better than new and get our man back, along with Doon. I want her.
<Arani_Chianna> Tam: I accept your facts, but if it's all the same to you I'll keep the blaster. Just in case.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Arani: Keep it. ::grins:: But if you intend on using it, you may want a fresh cartridge in it.
<Zarek> An empty cartridge? Well, that was obvious.
<Tam_Sneed> Zarek: Oh no, not empty. Just enough for a slight stun is all.
<Arani_Chianna> ::stares at him for a moment, then checks the blaster, finding it nearly dead. In a fit of pique and annoyance at his little games she throws it right at his head::
<Tam_Sneed> :: ducks to the side, feeling the blaster just miss him:: Arani: Don't be mad. We all have to play it safe, which is the point of all of this.
<Arani_Chianna> ::stands up and stalks past him and out of the lounge, heading back to her quarters::
<Zarek> :: pushes himself back up to his feet:: Well, I guess I'd better get to work. If you need me, just buzz me on the comm. I'll be the one howling pain after you make me hit my head again.
<Zarek> ::nods to Tam and Olivia and then follows Arani out of the lounge::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::still stares at her hands. Even though she's feeling a little better that they're going after Soren, part of her doesn't really want to:: Tam/Arani: I'd better get back up to the flight deck.... ::stands and heads for the door::
<Cpt. Doon> @ Soren: Now, about this deal we were making before we were so rudely interrupted...
<Soren> @ :: raises an eyebrow and looks back at the two guards for a moment before turning back to her:: Doon: Isn't it a little crowded for us to be fooling around in here? :: grins::
<Cpt. Doon> @::shrugs:: Soren: I've made do with less... Now... I have still been thinking about what we talked about... ::smiles:: As I'm sure you have.....
<Soren> @ :: grins again and nods:: Doon: Of course I have. I actually think you're even cuter in this form. And I must admit I've never been with a shapeshifter before. :: winks at her::
<Cpt. Doon> @ Soren: Well, you're in for a treat now, aren't you? But for the record... I can be anyone you like... any preferences?
<Soren> @ :: laughs:: Doon: One person comes to mind, but I don't have an image of her handy. Just be whoever you'd prefer. :: grins again::
<Cpt. Doon> @ ::shrugs:: Well, it is a little painful to keep shifting all the time... I prefer this shape if you don't mind. Now, before we... begin... do you have any ideas on how to catch Maverick?
<Soren> @ :: grins again and shrugs:: Doon: I told you the truth when I said I didn't know they were going to ditch me. But I'd wager that the two women on board might convince Tam to mount a rescue for me.
<Cpt. Doon> @ ::sits back and smiles slightly as she regards him:: Soren: Are you sure about this?
<Soren> @ :: shrugs:: Doon: I know at least one of them will.
<Cpt.Doon> @ ::leans forward and leans on the table, a genuine smile coming across her face:: Soren: Well, then I guess we'll see about that then won't we? They haven't disabled us enough that I can't follow her anyway... ::she reaches out with one hand and traces a small shape in the table top::... so now, about our deal...
<Soren> @ :: grins again:: Doon: Here? :: looks back over his shoulder at the guards again:: Sure they're not too young to see that kind of thing? :: laughs::
<Cpt. Doon> @ ::glances up at the security guards and nods for them to leave:: Soren: Does that make you more comfortable?
<Soren> @ :: grins and shrugs:: Doon: I work better without an audience. :: sits back and stands, moving around to her chair::
<Cpt. Doon> @ ::looks up at him and stands:: Soren: Good... I want you at your best
<Soren> @ :: smirks and pulls her close, letting loose his pheromones full force:: Doon: Likewise..
<Cpt. Doon> @ ::wraps her arms around him and kisses him deeply::
<Soren> @ :: kisses her back, moving her to the table::
<Cpt. Doon> @ ::still kissing him, she tugs at his shirt and pulls it over his head::
ACTION:: Half an hour later, Maverick comes to rest softly in a docking bay on Bonadan. Meanwhile, on the Yarling, the words "We've found them!" sound across the comm::
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Part 014
Episode 001 Part 014
Prelude:
Maverick has been on Bonadan for a whole ten minutes. Nothing of the exciting nature has happened, yet. Where Maverick is, is a heavily industrial section of the planet. Massive buildings blot out the sky and smoke plumes fill what sky could have been visible. Due to these features, lighting in the lower reaches is constantly on.
Meanwhile, the Yarling is in hyperspace, on it's way to Bonadan. Captain Naal has a whole two hours before they make their drop. Soren is currently in his holding cell, with very little company, at the moment.
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<Tam_Sneed> ::walks through the cargo hold, looking over the repair list:: Self: I hope we have enough to cover all of this.
<Arani> :: paces back and forth in her quarters, still mad::
<Zarek> ::his voice comes from somewhere in the hold, possibly someplace above Tam:: Tam: You'd better!
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks around and spots Zarek:: Zarek: We may have to trim the list down a bit, but I think we can manage.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::is in her quarters gathering some money and a travelling jacket::
<Zarek> ::Zarek somehow managed to get himself up on the ceiling of the cargo hold, where he's currently taking a hydrospanner to a ruptured circuit panel:: Tam: Trim down the list? Listen, if you don't want to pay for the necessary repairs, stop getting your damned ship busted up all the time!
<Tam_Sneed> Zarek: It's not my fault! ::looks at the list again and shakes his head:: It's not my fault. ::sighs and opens the rear doors and ramp::
ACTION:: The air seems to be fresh enough to breathe, but not very fresh as far as a breeze goes. The staleness of their bearth gives the feeling of being somewhere they most likely wouldn't want to stay for long.
<Zarek> ::sniffs as the air enters the hold:: Tam: I don't think we should stay here for long!
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks outside:: Zarek: Then I suggest you get the others to help you with those repairs. The sooner the better.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::heads into the hold just behind the others::
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes a step onto the ramp and hears the roar of distant engines being tested:: Self: This better not take long. ::turns back to the others:: All: I have an errand to run. I'll be back within the hour. See what you can do to shorten our time here.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks from Zarek to Tam as he leaves the ship:: Tam: Can I go too? Not with you, mind... I just... have to... get a few things... that's all
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Zarek and then to Olivia:: Olivia: As much as I'd love to let everyone go off on their own, I think it would be safer and more productive if you stuck with Zarek. ::looks into her eyes:: If you really need to go for something, take Arani with you. Watch each other's backs. ::shakes his head and turns to leave::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::frowns deeply and yanks off her jacket, tossing it to the floor muttering:: Self: I'd rather go out there alone than with her...
<Tam_Sneed> ::walks off into the mass of buildings:: Self: I wonder if she's still around, or even alive.
<Zarek> ::looks at everybody from his perch on the ceiling, so they're all upside-down to him. He seals off the panel he was working on and climbs back down to the floor, brushing his hair out of his face:: Olivia: If you're not going anywhere, could you take at the navigational systems for me? The diagnostic I ran earlier showed some errors.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods silently and doesn't say another word. She heads up to the deck below the flight deck::
<Arani> ::flops down on her bed and stares at the ceiling::
<Zarek> ::raises an eyebrow at the departing Olivia's back:: Well, I did warn her... ::shrugs and makes his way over to the comm panel, buzzing Arani's room:: [Arani]: Hellooooo? Are we finished moping yet, Miss Chianna? Because Olivia and I could really use some help fixing the damage Tam did to the ship.
<Arani> ::raises her eyebrow and gets out of bed, stomping down to the hold and glaring at Zarek:: I am NOT moping! And repair is your job. Do you think I care about anything of Tam's?
<Zarek> ::rolls his eyes:: Arani: No, I just figured you'd like to make yourself useful. Besides, the sooner we get this hunk of junk fixed up, the easier it will be to rescue Soren.
<Arani> ::frowns:: Zarek: For all we know it may be too late.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::reaches the deck where Nav control is and tugs off a panel in the wall. She looks inside and starts poking around idly::
<Zarek> ::shrug:: Arani: Then maybe you'll still get a chance to scratch Whatever-her-name-is' eyes out. ::hands her a couple of tools:: Now do me a favor and go check out the sublight engines, if you please. The power converters I installed last week looked like they were acting up. ::gives her a smile:: Don't get that pretty face too dirty, okay? ::heads off to check out some more damaged systems::
<Arani> ::watches him go, surprised at his compliment, and heads off to check the engines::
ACTION:: After fifteen minutes, several crates of parts arrive at the ramp of Maverick and are unloaded, without asking for signature or anything. The delivery crew leaves without even announcing they were there.::
<Zarek> ::raises an eyebrow at the crew, and watches them leave. He looks at the crates:: That was weird. I don't remember ordering hyperdrive coolant.
<Arani> ::checks the power converters::
ACTION:: It's been an hour since Tam left and most of the repairs have been made, using the parts that were delivered. The remaining parts can still be used or stored as spares.::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::heads back to the hold:: Zarek: Zarek? ::looks around::
<Arani> ::finishes her work and brushes some hair out of her face, then scratches an itch on her nose, getting her pretty face quite smudged::
<Zarek> :: drops out of a hatch, somehow managing to land on his feet instead of his head, for once. He nonchalantly brushes some dust off his shirt and smooths his hair:: Olivia: Yes?
<Tam_Sneed> ::rounds the corner and looks happy to see Maverick still where he left her:: Self: Everytime I look at her... ::sighs, as he continues on up the ramp::
<Arani> ::heads back for the hold to give Zarek back his tools::
<Zarek> Arani: Ah! Thank you. :: puts them back in his vest:: I trust you didn't have too many problems?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::jumps at Zarek's sudden appearance. In fact, she impressed at the way he handles himself and can't help but smirk slightly in spite of how she's been feeling:: Zarek: I uhh... just wanted to tell you that I've got the nav system working again... I must have run about a dozen diagnostics and it's all checking out okay now...
<Arani> Zarek: No. We ought to be good to go.
<Tam_Sneed> :: enters the hold:: All: Good news! We are about to have a delivery. ::looks around:: I guess you all have been busy.
<Arani> ::frowns:: Tam: A delivery of what?
<Zarek> ::smiles at them both:: Arani/Olivia: Great! Thank you both for your help, I couldn't have done it without you. Well, not as quickly, anyway. ::looks over at Tam:: Tam: Yes, *we* have been.
<Olivia_Brahn> Tam: You mean THAT delivery? :: points to the boxes that arrived not too long ago::
<Tam_Sneed> ::still grinning:: Olivia: No, but I did arrange for that one. We have a job to do, and the cargo is on the up and up this time. I figure we could pick up Soren and then drop off the cargo afterwards.
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::is in her quarters, pondering what to do::
<Soren> @ :: lies on the floor of his cell, staring at the ceiling once again::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::stares out her portal at the stars whizzing by:: Self: If I settle on letting them get away... he'll have my head for sure....
<Soren> @ :: shouts up at the ceiling as before:: Hey! Is the beautiful captain finished with her duties yet?
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::hears someone chime at her comm as she gets herself a drink:: Comm: What?
<Brice> @ ::sounds over the comm above his head:: *Soren*: The Captain will be finished her duties when she is ready.
<Soren> @ :: smirks:: Right.
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::leaves her room and heads for the brig::
<Soren> @ :: counts the cracks in the ceiling once more::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::enters the brig and moves to stand in front of the cell door, smiling in at him::
<Soren> @ :: sits up and looks at her, smiling back:: Doon: I was hoping you would show up. Finished whatever it was you were doing? There's not much to do in this cell besides sit here and contemplate your beauty. :: grins::
<Cpt. Naal> @ Soren: Careful... you're flattery might get you everywhere.... ::smirks at him::... it seems we've found your friends...
<Cpt. Naal> @ Soren: Why else do you think I lock you away here to yourself?? ::smirks at him:: Sorry to interrupt... but it seems we've found your friends...
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::leans herself against the doorframe of the cell::
<Soren> @ :: smirks:: Doon: What friends? You mean the people who blasted out of here and left me to be executed for their doing so? :: stands and walks over to the door:: Though I suppose I really ought to count myself lucky, since I've nearly had two wonderful encounters with you thus far. If we could only complete one. :: laughs::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::opens the cell door and steps inside, carefully closing it after her:: Soren: Why do you think I'm here? ::traces her finger down his chest:: I had hoped we'd be on the same side now... you could help me find them and bring them in...
<Soren> @ :: smirks at her:: Doon: And what's in it for me?
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::steps closer to him, pressing her frame against him and looking up into his eyes:: Soren: Me....
<Soren> @ :: grins:: Doon: While that is quite an attractive offer. :: pulls her tight against him:: Seeing as your employer likely wants to kill myself and the Maverick crew that's not going to be good enough. :: kisses her::
<Cpt. Naal> @ :: puts her arms around Soren's neck and kisses him deeply, slipping her fingers into his hair::
<Soren> @ :: kisses her for several moments then breaks it with a smirk:: Doon: Trying to dodge the question?
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::shakes her head and smiles up at him:: Soren: I don't dodge questions... I just got sidetracked... you're tantalizing enough to make any woman crave you constantly...
<Soren> @ :: laughs and grins:: Doon: And to think, I'm not even using my pheromones. :: smirks:: But seriously, I have no intention of being served up to your employer for execution.
<Cpt. Naal> @ Soren: I can understand your reluctance... but I might have some play in his final decisions.... ::smiles:: I could convince him that you'd work for us... I must admit... the pay is very reasonable...
<Soren> @ :: laughs again:: Doon: While that may be true, I'd hate to see anyone executed, well. Maybe Tam, since it was his call to ditch me. :: smirks::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::is casually playing with the hair at the base of his neck, while pressing her body seductively against him:: Soren: Well, it was he that the job was given to... right?
<Soren> @ :: grins:: Doon: I like the way you think.. Maybe you could turn Tam in and say the rest of us were killed during the hunt? :: looks into her eyes, hitting her with a full blast of pheromones::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::starts kissing his neck and nibbling his ear, letting her fingers do the walking:: Soren: Mmmm... that could work... ::said slightly muffled against his skin::
<Soren> @ :: grins, both pleased with himself, and because of her actions:: Doon: Then I guess we have a deal. :: pulls her to the floor::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::is all too ready and willing as she moves to the floor with him::
@ACTION:: The Yarling is only half an hour from Bonadan now. Everyone onboard is itching for some payback, with the possible exception of two people.::
<Security> @ ::moves to a comm:: *Captain Doon*: Captain. I'm sorry to interupt your interrogation, but the bridge wanted me to relay the message that we are only half an hour out.
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::scowls:: Soren: Of course... duty calls again.... ::sits up reluctantly, then turns to smile down at him as she gets dressed:: The negotiations went well, wouldn't you agree?
<Soren> @ :: stands and dresses as well, grinning:: Doon: Quite. :: slaps her hind end as he moves past her:: So, what happens now?
<Olivia_Brahn> Tam: So what's the delivery? It better not be live cargo this time
<Tam_Sneed> ::raises his hands and shakes his head:: All: No live cargo. Just some starship parts. Nothing extravegant.
<Zarek> Tam: They're not evil possessed starship parts, are they? I had a friend who told me something like that happened on a ship he worked on before.
<Tam_Sneed> ::gives Zarek an odd look and dismisses the questions:: All: So, as soon as the delivery arrives, we'll be lifting off. It should be here very soon.
<Zarek> Tam: Good, I can't wait to meet the next guy who wants to blast our ship apart.
<Arani> Tam: As soon as it gets here huh? And if it gets here before Soren?
ACTION:: Just then, several large speeder trucks arrive, loadd with crate after crate of heavy machinery and parts::
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: You were saying?
ACTION:: The truck crews begin off-loading the crates and moving them up the ramp::
<Arani> ::smirks:: Tam: Right. There's your precious cargo. Ready to go now are you?
<Tam_Sneed> ::starts directing where to load the crates::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::steps back toward the door staying out of the way::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over to Arani quickly:: Arani: Yes, and your Soren will be with us soon.
<Zarek> ::stands out of the way, observing the men and making sure they don't damage anything while unloading the cargo::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::glances at Zarek as she stands next to him:: Zarek: I hope we get out of this one alive...
<Zarek> ::smirks:: Olivia: We don't seem to have a problem escaping these jobs with our lives. It's keeping everything else around us intact that's been the problem.
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::jumps slightly and smiles at him:: Soren: You can accompany me to the bridge, if you want. ::looks him up and down hungrily:: After you dress of course... I don't want any distractions...
<Soren> @ :: laughs and finishes dressing:: Doon: Yes mam. :: grins:: Wouldn't want to distract all your female crew members either. The ship might just shut down. :: laughs::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::laughs:: Soren: Actually most of them are men... ::waits for him to get dressed.
<Soren> @ :: smirks:: Doon: A whole ship full and you're here with me? I'm honored. :: grins::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::smirks:: Soren: I'm not easily impressed...
ACTION:: The cargo is loaded in record time and secured. All under half an hour.::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs as he closes the ramp and doors:: Self: Now the real fun.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods at him:: Zarek: I guess you'd know wouldn't you?.... ::refers to the repairs he's made to the ship since they joined Tam::
ACTION:: The Yarling drops from hyperspace to come face to face with Bonadan::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::enters the bridge and puts her hand up to the security guard that eyes Soren:: Sec Brice: He's with me... ::heads down to her seat and motions for him to sit next to her::
<Soren> @ :: nods and sits next to her::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::orders her men to start searching for Maverick:: Nav:... and monitor every ship leaving that planet too... there can't be many ships like that around anymore...
<Sensor Crewman> @ Captain Doon: Sir, the ground clutter is making havoc with our sensors. We couldn't find them if we put all power to the sensors. We'll have to wait until she comes up for air.
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::scowls:: SC: Fine, then do it...
<Sensor Crewman> @ ::nods:: Captain Doon: Sir, yes sir!
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::taps her fingers impatiently on the arm of her console::
<Soren> @ :: looks to Doon:: Doon: Impatient? :: smirks::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::leans on her arm rest and looks at him smiling:: Soren: I hate waiting...
<Soren> @ :: grins at her:: Doon: So it would seem. We could have stayed in the cell if it was going to take your people this long.
<Zarek> ::stretches:: Olivia: Yes, but I was also referring to the group. I wasn't aware losing Soren would be such a big blow to some of us... ::walks off and goes to inspect the cargo::
<Arani> ::ignores Zarek's comment and heads for the lounge::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks at the full cargo hold and smiles, before heading up the stairs to the upper decks::
<Tam_Sneed> ::makes his way to the flight deck and takes a seat::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::frowns deeply and watches Arani leave:: Zarek: Well some of us aren't sorry to see the back of him now... it's amazing what you can learn when you open your eyes...
<Zarek> ::looks over his shoulder at her, frowning:: Olivia: You know, when I told you about Falleens, I wasn't trying to turn you against him or anything...
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shakes her head:: Zarek: You didn't. I found out he wasn't using his pheromones on me... it's what I found out afterward...
<Zarek> Olivia: Care to refresh my memory? I was stuck in an access hatch or a crawlspace somewhere and missed most of the excitement.
<Tam_Sneed> :: powers up the ship slowly, running tests on each system to make sure no repairs were left half done.::
<Arani> ::enters the lounge and pours herself a drink::
<Olivia_Brahn> Zarek: I just found out that... well... I'm not the only one he fancies that's all...
<Zarek> ::his brow rises:: Olivia: Ah. Yes, the whole promiscuity issue...I can see how that would alter the landscape.
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets all the systems up and running, then powers up the engines::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: plops down on nearby crate suddenly feeling like talking:: Zarek: Yeah... it might work for him... but I'm not like that...
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over to the empty seat next to him and flips a switch:: *Olivia*: Olivia, I could use you on the flight deck. You are the best, you know. ::grins::
<Zarek> ::looks around for a way to get out of this before realizing he's pretty much stuck. He leans back against a stack of crates, folding his arms across his chest:: Olivia: Well, I'm not exactly a relationship counselor or anything, but... ::looks up as he hears Tam's voice:: Why does that always happen when I start acting serious?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles sadly up at him and rolls her eyes a little:: Zarek: Maybe you're not meant to be serious... ::gets up and heads for the door. She pauses and turns around looking back at him:: Umm... thanks for... you know... listening... ::heads up to the flight deck::
<Zarek> ::waves at her retreating form:: Olivia: No problem. Try not to let Tam crash us into something...
<Tam_Sneed> ::makes sure they have clearance to leave and looks once more at the empty seat::
<Arani> ::sips at her drink::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::heads onto the flight deck and into the c0ckpit:: Tam: You know.. you don't have to sweet talk me to get me up here....
<Zarek> ::wanders up to the lounge and sits down across the table from Arani:: Arani: Credit for your throughts?
<Tam_Sneed> ::smiles:: Olivia: Just telling it like it is. ::looks out the front view ports:: Ready when you are.
@ACTION:: Several ships leave and get targeted, but turn out to not be Maverick::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::scowls slightly as she sits down, not really feeling like hearing compliments from any male right about now. Still she doesn't say anything as she gets the ship ready to leave::
ACTION:: Olivia finds that the ship was already prepped for lift-off::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::takes the ship up and out into the atmosphere::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks ver to her:: Olivia: When we break through, be prepared to be shot at. It'll be Soren's captors. Avoid the shots, but don't go for the escape.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks back at him in horror:: Tam: How do you know they'll be there??
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: I know Doon. She's that good. ::grins:: Don't worry. We will be fine.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and takes a deep breath... preparing for the worst:: Tam: If you say so....
ACTION:: Maverick breaks through the atmosphere and gets picked up on sensors::
<Sensor Crewman> @ Captain Doon: Sir! We have them!
<Soren> @ :: smirks, waiting for Tam to play his hand::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::smiles widely:: All: Let the show begin....
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Part 015
Episode 001 Part 015
Prelude:
The space around Bonadan is filled with heavy starship traffic, however, it seems to be quite organized. The Yarling is now tracking Maverick, as it makes it's way through the traffic. Maverick has yet to detect Yarling, though.
Maverick's repairs have brought her back to fully functional. The Yarling on the otherhand is very close to the same condition, with the exception of a few insignificant systems being down for repairs. Overall, they are well matched.
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<Soren> @ :: watches the viewport:: Doon: So what happens if Tam won't surrender?
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::looks over at him:: Soren: I'm surprised you ask me... I thought I made that clear even when you were still with them
<Soren> @ :: shrugs:: Doon: Just clarifying. Though if it comes to that, might I be able to persuade you to count me among the dead when you send your report to your boss? :: grins::
<Sensor Crewman> @ Naal: Captian. They've changed course and are heading directly for us. They should be here in five minutes, Sir.
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::leans over and smiles seductively at him:: Soren: Of course.... besides, it will be nice having you all to myself....
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::tears her gaze away from Soren for a moment:: Crewman: They're what? ::quickly gets to her feet... an uneasy smile coming to her lips::
<Soren> @ :: takes a good look at Doon's rear end when she stands up in front of him, then stands up next to her::
<Sensor Crewman> @ Naal: Captian. They've changed course and are heading directly for us. ::repeats even though he knows she didn't mean for him to.::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::shakes her head slowly... thinking to herself even though she speaks aloud:: This is too easy.... what's he playing at..... ::folds her arms:: Navigation: Hold our course... if he changes his mind and tries for a get away don't lose him....
<Soren> @ :: grins to himself, watching the viewport as he waits::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::starts pacing the bridge slowly, thinking.. contemplating...::
<Soren> @ :: watches Doon, still grinning a bit::
<Cpt. Naal> @ :: pauses, looking at Soren for a moment, a tiny grin flickering on her face:: Soren: Why are you smiling?
<Soren> @ :: shrugs:: Doon: Just observing the situation. Plus you look cute when you're concentrating. :: grins::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sits in his seat, initiating scans:: Olivia: You ready for this?
<Arani> ::finishes her drink and stays sitting in the lounge::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Tam: It's not like I have much choice....
<Tam_Sneed> :: picks up a familiar result from scans:: Olivia: We have them at these coordinates ::sends them to her terminal:: Head for them.
<Tam_Sneed> :: brings shields to full strength and pulls his little trick of hiding weapons status from scans:: Olivia: What do you mean by not having a choice?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks at Tam for a moment wondering what his motives are, then reluctantly heads the ship toward the Yarling:: Tam: Well,obviously you have something up your sleeve so who am I to argue
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: My sleeves aren't really an issue. We're just going to get Soren back, and if we're lucky, we will get Captain Doon to side with us. ::sighs:: Or let us go without a fight.
<Zarek> ::climbs up to the flight deck, looking out the viewport:: Tam/Olivia: So are we planning to defeat our villainous foe by ramming her ship?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over at the comm, just aching to turn it on:: Olivia: When you get within two hundred meters of the ship, slow to a stop.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over to Zarek:: Zarek: No, not ramming. At least not with the ship. This time.
<Arani> ::frowns, curiousity finally getting the best of her, and walks to the flight deck::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods at Tams order::
<Zarek> ::raises an eyebrow:: Tam: So...what are we doing?
<Arani> ::enters the flight deck and sits down in an empty chair, completely ignoring Tam::
<Tam_Sneed> Zarek: As promised, we are going to try to get Soren back. I'm sure we can manage that, don't you? ::holds his hand over the comm switch::
<Zarek> ::shrug:: Tam: Sure, I guess. I mean, if that's really what we want to do.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Zarek again, giving him an understanding nod::
ACTION:: Maverick reaches the two hundred meter mark, but the Yarling continues on.::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: brings the Maverick to a stop:: Tam: We're at 200 meters and holding::
<Sensor Crewman> @ Naal: Captian. They've stopped, Captain.
<Zarek> ::looks out at the Yarling:: Ah, now I get it. We'll stare them into submission!
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins to Zarek as he flips the comm on:: [Yarling]: Yarling, this is Maverick. Please put your Captain on.
<Soren> @ :: grins again as he hears Tam over the comm::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::heads to the Comm and hits the comm channel:: [Maverick]: This is the Captain.
<Soren> @ :: follows her::
<Tam_Sneed> [Naal]: Naal Doon. It's nice to hear you again after all of this time. I do hope you remember when we first met.
<Soren> @ :: raises an eyebrow as he listens::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::a smile plays on her lips as her eyes narrow:: [Tam]: Mr. Sneed... I'm surprised you remember me...
<Tam_Sneed> [Naal]: How could I forget? How is your friend? Umm, what's is name?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks at Tam curiously as she listens::
<Cpt. Naal> @ [Tam]: I haven't heard from Hawkins since you dropped us off... we... went our separate ways....
<Tam_Sneed> ::has a pleasant look on his face as he sits talking on the comm:: [Naal]: What a shame. He seemed to be such a nice fellow. ::shrugs:: Oh well, we have current business to discuss, don't we?
<Cpt. Naal> @ [Tam]: That we do... I believe we were going to talk about the conditions of your surrender?
<Tam_Sneed> [Naal]: Let's not get too far ahead of ourselves now. I'd like to remind you of your condition when we first met. I'd like for you to return the favor I did for you and Mr. Hawkins.
ACTION:: The Yarling comes to a stop just fifty meters off of Maverick's bow::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::closes her eyes for a moment her jaw tightening. Her smile grows wider as she starts to laugh:: [Tam]: Oh you are a clever man, Mr. Sneed... very clever indeed... playing the old "You owe me" card.... I believe the conditions are changed now aren't we? Didn't your Mommy ever tell you why you shouldn't pick up hitchhikers?
<Tam_Sneed> ::sits back and sighs:: [Naal]: So you're telling me that you are not the same honorable person I met not too far back? ::sighs again:: What is this galaxy coming to?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks at Zarek, looking a little worried::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::snickers again:: [Tam]: What made you think I was honourable to begin with? Besides... Money talks Mr. Sneed... and unless you have a small fortune to offer me... you're wasting my time... I have a job to do and I intend to finish it...
<Arani> Tam: Great plan
<Soren> @ :: shakes his head:: -That- was his plan?
<Tam_Sneed> ::holds up his hands to indicate everyone to remain calm:: [Naal]: What's to say that I don't have a small fortune stashed somewhere? You know us smugglers. We always have stashes for those rainy days. And today seems to be quite rainy for me. ::grins::
<Zarek> ::holds up a hand:: Arani: Don't worry, I'm sure he's just buying time so he can execute his real plan... Well, I hope that's what he's doing, anyway.
<Cpt. Naal> @ [Tam]: You have my interest Mr. Sneed.... how much are we talking?
<Soren> @ :: grins again::
<Arani> ::mumbles:: He better be..
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::smiles back at Soren and winks at him::
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods, still grinning a bit:: [Naal]: Well, let's see. You work for an estranged madman who would kill you at a moment's notice. Our escape will most likely make your life quite undesirable. With that said, what I offer you is freedom from that wretched life and a good paying job. Sort of an honest living for the most part. And if that isn't insentive enough, Soren would be around for your pleasure. ::tries not to laugh::
<Arani> ::frowns and barely refrains from saying something rude::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::with her eyes still on Soren she smiles even wider:: [Tam]: Ahh, that is where you're wrong... Soren is already around for MY pleasure... but I can't deny what you offer is tempting... that is if you really think you are clever enough to get away from me... ::chuckles::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: draws a breath at Naal's words as she blinks back more tears and clenches her fists, her jaw tightening.::
<Soren> @ :: whispers:: Doon: I wouldn't underestimate him..
<Tam_Sneed> [Naal]: We managed to do it once before, which is the escape I was referring to. ::sits forward:: If you want, I could dig up some credits to pad the deal. ::looks over to Olivia:: And if you're smart enough to get your crew to side with you, you could even keep that wonderful ship.
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::reaches up and runs her finger along his jawline, smiling at him and winking:: Soren: And he shouldn't underestimate me, my darling....
<Arani> ::smirks at Olivia's reaction:: Olivia: Save the tears. I promise you he's already slept with her. ::shrugs::
<Zarek> At least twice.
<Arani> ::laughs:: Zarek: Yep.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks back:: Both: Cut the chatter, you two. ::looks to Olivia again::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::stares at her lap silently. Her tears have stopped only to be replaced by a slowly growing bitterness inside::
<Cpt. Naal> @ [Tam]: As I said before Tam... how much..? If it's more than what I'm getting paid... then we might have a deal...
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: Pay them no mind. They are just upset about the situation. ::looks back to the comm:: [Naal]: How much is that crazy no for good murderer paying you?
<Cpt. Naal> @ :: pauses for a moment as her bridge crew looks at her. She can see fear in their eyes as she remains frigid and turns back to the comm:: [Tam]: Somewhere in the range of 10,000
<Soren> @ :: smirks:: Doon: That's all?
<Tam_Sneed> ::sounds as if insulted:: [Naal]: 10,000?!? For us?!? ::sighs:: You have changed, indeed. Well, I guess you didn't have much choice in the matter. Do it for next to nothing or die. Am I right?
<Arani> ::laughs and looks over at Zarek:: Zarek: I don't know about you, but I think I'm worth more than that.
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::smirks at Soren:: Soren: It might be more depending on the situation when I'd have returned...
<Zarek> Arani: It does sound a little low...
<Cpt. Naal> @ [Tam]: Don't be coy with me. It's either that or starve... don't tell me you don't know anything about trying to make a buck any way you can in this galaxy
<Tam_Sneed> [Naal]: Let me do you a favor. I'll give you 20. You keep the ship and crew and make your own living doing what you want. All I ask is that Soren is returned and we go in the opposite direction. No questions asked.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::sits up straighter upon hearing the ransom:: Zarek: Was that price for all four of us?
<Soren> @ :: scoffs:: I can think of half a dozen bounties off the top of my head that would pay triple that amount, and they'd be much easier to catch than Tam.
<Arani> ::frowns, afraid that Tam is going to resent spending the money to get back someone he doesn't even like::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::chuckles:: [Tam]: Finders keepers, Mr. Sneed. You left Soren behind...
<Soren> @ :: laughs:: Doon: Grown fond of me have you?
<Zarek> Tam: She does make a good point there, Captain...
<Arani> ::shoots Zarek a very dirty look::
<Cpt. Naal> @ Soren: You've grown on me... don't tell me you really want to go back to this riff raff, do you?
<Tam_Sneed> ::trains all of the forward weapons right down the Yarling's throat, just as insurance:: [Naal]: He gave me little choice in the matter, to tell the truth. I'm sure you are still happy that I did, are you not? ::covers the mic:: Zarek: Yeah, but we have to be responsible people, don't we?
<Zarek> ::answers Arani's look with a wink and a smile::
<Soren> @ :: shrugs:: Doon: With the threat of your employer not clouding the atmosphere in here, it's quite nice here. :: grins::
<Arani> Zarek: I didn't think it was funny
<Zarek> Arani: That's okay, no joke has ever made everyone laugh...
<Cpt. Naal> @ [Tam]: Of course... he makes a pleasurable pet.... I think we have a deal Mr. Sneed... but I get to keep Soren... he's already agreed to stay... haven't you? ::looks at Soren expectantly::
<Tam_Sneed> ::frowns:: All: This isn't going to be pretty. How much do we need Soren anyway?
<Soren> @ :: looks unsure for the first time:: Doon: You're leaving it up to me to decide? I thought I was your pet?
<Zarek> :: bites his tongue::
<Arani> Tam: He is my friend, and friendship goes beyond need.
<Zarek> ::realizes that hurts and stops doing it::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::her smile falters a little:: Soren: You are... and you did say you'd stay... didn't you?
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Friends are a dime a dozen. Leaving him could mean us leaving with our lives.
<Arani> Tam: I feel sorry for your friends if you think they are so common and easy to come by.
<Soren> @ Doon: I said it is nice here. Though what would I do here? Besides you of course. :: grins::
@ ACTION:: The Yarling bridge crew begin to get a bit nervous and twitchy. Some are even giving Naal some mutinous looks and whispering amongst themselves::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::steps away from the comm and toward Soren:: Soren: Oh I'm sure I could find something useful to do... when you're not with me of course... ::hears a few whispers around her and scowls at them:: Crew: What are you all whispering about? Get back to work!
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Maverick is my only friend. ::turns to the comm and removes his hand from the mic:: [Naal]: Apparently we require Soren's services here. You are welcome to join him.
@ ACTION:: The whispering stops, but the looks don't as they return to work, until she looks away::
<Cpt. Naal> @ :: doesn't show that she is growing a little nervous herself::
<Soren> @ :: turns to Doon:: Doon: Let me talk to them. :: moves over to the comm and punches the button:: [Tam]: Hey bossman. Just one question for you.
<Arani> Tam: Don't make your decision based on my personal feelings. If you do, and regret it later, it will be me you're upset at.
<Tam_Sneed> ::raises an eyebrow when he hears Soren on the comm:: [Soren]: Go ahead.
<Soren> [Tam]: Is this decision unanimous?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Arani:: Arani: Don't worry, I won't. On both counts. ::returns to the comm:: [Soren]: From the looks of things, yeah. ::knows it's a lie, but he has an idea of whats playing over there.::
<Soren> @ :: thinks:: [Tam]: Even the tech?
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::looks around the bridge eyeing her crew and getting a feel that they don't agree with her decision to abandon the job::
<Arani> ::raises an eyebrow at Tam's answer to Soren::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::remains silent, still staring at her lap::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Zarek:: [Soren]: Especially him. He was convinced, you might say. Plus he needs someone to argue with.
<Soren> @ :: laughs and looks back at Doon:: [Tam]: I guess I shouldn't even ask what the girls' position is?
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::watches as security looks a little edgy as he eyes her. Only this time its not with a certain lustful twinkle::
<Tam_Sneed> [Soren]: You should know that better than I would.
<Soren> @ :: smirks:: [Tam]: All Doon's talk didn't sway their call?
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::frowns and raises her eyebrows at him:: Soren: Girls?
<Soren> @ :: looks back at Doon with a grin and a shrug::
<Tam_Sneed> [Soren]: Not a bit. They feel the same as they did before she voiced her requirements.
<Soren> @ :: nods at the comm:: [Tam]: I see. :: turns to Doon:: Doon: Sorry love, can't fight with unanimous vote. :: grins and rushes the shield console, shoving the crewman out of the way and punching the command to drop shields::
@ ACTION:: The Security Detail fires on Soren, stunning him with several shots::
ACTION:: Sensors detect the Yarling's shields go down and begin to power up again::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::lets out a yell:: Security: You are out of line! Cease fire immediately!
<Security Chief> @ ::with a few nods from his men, he steps forward, with weapon drawn:: Naal: Captain Naal. You are going against your sworn duty and we must arrest you. The rest of the ship's crew has been notified of our actions. Go peacefully and don't make us fire on you.
<Zarek> :: blinks as he watches the sensors read the Yarling's shields drop:: Tam: Is this where we're supposed to do something?
<Tam_Sneed> ::catches the sensor blip from Yarling and fires the forward weapons::
<Cpt. Naal> @ :: blinks and stares at his weapon:: Security: Oh come on banes... don't tell me you don't want more money and a way out of this life? Who's to say He won't kill us when he's done with us anyway?
@ ACTION:: The Yarling rocks hard to one side as it's engines and shields take a hard hit. The crew is thrown about in the process. Some knocked out.::
<Arani> ::hops out of her chair and steps foward, anxiously staring out the viewport::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::falls to the floor and scrambles toward Soren. The look on Bane's face tells her its a "no go" and she makes for an escape::
<Tam_Sneed> ::watches the ship list to one side as small explosions erupt from the engine section and along the fuselage:: All: The bridge was not a target, so Soren should be fine.
<Cpt. Naal> @ Soren: Soren! Soren wake up! :: drags him for the lift hoping he'll wake as mayhem breaks out around her::
<Soren> @ :: mumbles a bit, still numb::
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: Move us back several hundred meters, just to be safe.
<Cpt. Naal> @ Soren: Come on... we've got to get out of here...
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and snaps to the controls, taking the Maverick back a bit as Tam ordered::
@ ACTION:: More small explosions begin filling the aft sections of the Yarling, followed by multiples of screams from crew::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks around:: All: Well, I may have went a bit overboard with the weapons. ::shrugs::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::slings Soren's arm around her shoulder as she continues to drag him to the nearest shuttlebay::
<Arani> Tam: A bit!?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::eyes Tam then continues to watch the screen::
@ ACTION:: It takes Naal several minutes to get Soren down to a burning shuttlebay. There are only two shuttles still intact, but the fires are raging close to them.::
<Cpt. Naal> @ ::makes for the nearest shuttle and heaves Soren's body up the small ramp and into the shuttle. She quickly raises the ramps and makes for the c0ckpit, powering up the shuttle::
<Soren> @ :: stumbles along, taking some of the weight off Naal::
<Zarek> All: So...if that thing blows up while Soren's still aboard, that would be bad, right?
<Tam_Sneed> ::waits and watches:: All: We're only sitting here in case Soren is as tough as I you say he is. ::looks to Arani in particular, then looks back out at the exploding ship::
<Arani> Tam: He is.
<Cpt. Naal> @ Soren: Take it easy, pet... we're nearly out of here.... ::lifts the ship slightly off the bay floor and fires at the bay doors blasting them open for her escape::
<Soren> @ :: half grins, still a little groggy:: Doon: Sorry about your ship..
@ ACTION:: The blast doesn't go through, but it does hit something that does, leaving a wide enough gap for three shuttles to go through::
<Naal> @ :: chuckles:: Soren: It's okay... I didn't like it anyway... ::zooms through the hole toward the Maverick::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sees the shuttle leave the exploding ship, just before a larger explosion engulfs the ship entirely:: All: Looks like you were right. :: points to the shuttle::
<Arani> ::smiles as she sees the shuttle:: Tam: I told you
<Naal> @ [Tam]: Requesting permission to come aboard, Mr. Sneed... I believe I have one of your crew... and a new member if that's okay....
<Soren> @ :: mumbles a bit as his mind clears:: I definately need to invest in some anti-stun gear..
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: He's lucky that I'm a softy. ::hears Naal:: [Naal]: Naal? I was expecting someone else in that shuttle. If you want me to pick you up again, it will cost you.
<Arani> ::smirks:: Tam: Stick it to her.
<Naal> @ ::laughs:: [Tam]: I told you I have Soren with me... isn't that payment enough?
<Tam_Sneed> [Naal]: You were going to keep him anyway, and cost us 20,000 credits to boot. I say the tables have turns considerably. Oh, and if you make a run for the planet, I'll blast you before you get close to the atmosphere.
<Arani> Tam: You'll what?
<Tam_Sneed> ::frowns and shakes his head to Arani::
<Naal> @ ::sighs and shakes her head:: [Tam]: Get to the point Sneed....
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins wide::[Naal]: I'll drag your sorry butt on my ship, and Soren stays here. You will be dropped off at the best possible port where that madman won't get his hands on you. Deal?
<Naal> @ ::grins wide and starts to laugh:: [Tam]: So you want to open up the doors and let us in? Or do you want to keep rubbing my nose in it a little longer?
<Tam_Sneed> :: pushes the button for the forwards cargo hold doors::
ACTION:: The doors slide open and the shuttle drifts inside. The doors close soon after.::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sits back and puts his hands behind his head:: All: Now that's how you do it. ::smiles wide::
<Soren> :: mumbles again, looking up at Naal:: Doon: You're perfect..
<Arani> ::hugs Tam:: Tam: Thank you! ::runs off toward the forward cargo hold::
<Zarek> Tam: So, your whole plan all along was to blow up the ship and force Soren into making a dangerous escape before he dies in the explosion?
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins to Zarek:: Zarek: Works for me.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks to Tam:: Tam: So where to now? :: doesn't make any move to want to go to the shuttlebay::
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: We have a delivery to drop off. ::sends the coordinates to her display:: Take your time.
%$%$% END EPISODE 001 Part 015 %$%$%
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