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Part 001
Episode 003 Part 001
Prelude:
Mon Calamari has been good to the Maverick crew over the past three weeks. Seldon Wade has made sure of that. His backers have supplied nearly everything and anything they wanted. Even stately rooms in a very nice hotel.
Tam's request was a few modifications to Maverick. A lift that goes from the main hold up to the cabin deck, and a full fledged med bay. Upgrades to some of the worn and failing parts were also completed.
Unfortunately, all of the special treatment and ship modififcations took all of the credits that they were promised for the job. Nothing is for free.
Over the three weeks, Tam was able to gather a few job options to help calm the crew of any fears of lack of credits. Most of the jobs were small time, short deliveries. One would be a bit risky, though. Tam is planning to let the crew to decide to go the slow and safe route, or take the fast lane in riskville.
Currently, everyone is either back on Maverick, or on their way there from their nice hotel room.
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<Arani_Chianna> ::walks back onto the ship, carrying the belongings she'd had in her hotel room, and heads for her quarters::
<Arani_Chianna> ::unpacks her bag and looks around the room, feeling comfortable back at "home"::
<Zarek> ::whistles as he walks up to his room, tossing his bag on his bed::
<Zarek> :: doesn't bother putting his stuff away, just leaving it on the bed as he turns and heads back out of his room::
<Tam_Sneed> ::walks through the med bay, looking it over::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: is currently reorganizing the med bay a little, trying to get everything set up to his liking::
<Tam_Sneed> ::runs his hand across the bacta tank, grinning slightly::
<Zarek> ::Zarek makes his way over to the ship, looking a little disappointed about leaving the nice hotel they'd been staying in::
<Tam_Sneed> :: pokes his head in, where Skull is, still not sure about the guy he only met a couple weeks ago:: Skull: Mr. Vorc, is everything up to snuff here?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: looks back to Tam, nodding:: Yes sir. I couldn't ask for more.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Skull: Try to finish up soon. Once the others get here, we're taking off.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods as he moves to re-secure the things he moved:: Yes sir. Oh, and please call me Skulonn, Vorc is not a family name, it represents my chosen profession.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Skull: Will do. ::heads off towards the lift::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: finishes up, looking around proudly at the med bay::
<Arani_Chianna> ::heads off in the direction of the medbay to see the new stuff::
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes the lift up to the cabin deck and then takes the stairs up towards the flight deck::
<Arani_Chianna> ::hops her way happily down the stairs and pokes her head in, looking around for Skulonn::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: currently has his back to the door as he checks over a few more things::
<Arani_Chianna> ::sneaks up behind him and pokes him::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: spins around, smiling:: Oh, hello Miss Chianna. Do you need something? I believe Mr. Sneed said we will be lifting off shortly.
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles:: Skul: I don't need a thing actually. I'm not hurt, or sick. It's sad and boring. ::grins::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: laughs:: What do you normally do onboard? What is your job I mean?
<Arani_Chianna> Skul: Umm.. I don't have a job really.. not when we're in space anyway..
<Zarek> ::wanders over right about then:: Arani: I thought you were the one who helped me out every time Tam gets the ship busted almost beyond repair?
<Arani_Chianna> ::laughs:: Zarek: Ok sure.. so I can fix a few things here and there. But that's actually your job, not mine. I help, but Skul wanted to know what my job is.. ::shrugs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets to the flight deck and begins prepping for lift-off::
<Tam_Sneed> ::talks to Olivia once she gets to the flight deck, then lets her have her usual seat:: Olivia: I'll let the others have a say, as well. ::nods to her reaction and heads to the lounge to get a drink::
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes his drink and sets it on the table, before going to the com panel:: *All*: Could everyone let me know if you are here or not. I want to head on soon. I'd also like to have a word with you all about our next job. I'll be in the lounge.
<Tam_Sneed> :: takes a seat at the table and sips his drink::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sits back in his seat and closes his eyes, thinking of what they may be doing next::
<Tam_Sneed> ::lifts his wrist com to his mouth:: *Olivia*: Go ahead and get us in orbit. I'll let you know where to take us after that. Thanks.
<Arani_Chianna> ::raises an eyebrow:: Both: So does he want us to comm him that we're here, then go to the lounge? Or just go to the lounge and show him we're here.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs:: I guess it depends on whether or not we want to go speak with him right now.
<Zarek> ::grin:: I'm never in any rush to go speak with him...
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: laughs:: Why is that?
<Zarek> ::shrug:: Skull: No real reason, I guess, I just never really find myself having much to say to the guy...
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: I see. Well perhaps we should all go see what he wants to talk about.
<Arani_Chianna> ::yawns and shrugs:: Skul: Sure.. why not? ::heads for the lounge::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods and follows her::
<Zarek> ::shrugs and follows along:: Arani: So...did you enjoy your vacation?
<Arani_Chianna> Zarek: I did.. yes.. ::grins::
<Zarek> Arani: Didn't see much of you. I take it you found some friends.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: coughs quietly as he walks::
<Arani_Chianna> ::giggles:: Zarek: Yes.. I did.. ::grins again::
<Zarek> ::raises an eyebrow as he glances over at Skulonn: Skulonn: Sorry, is something wrong?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shakes his head:: No sir. I'm fine.
<Arani_Chianna> ::laughs::
<Zarek> ::can't help laghing a little bit as they continue on their way::
ACTION:: Maverick's engines come to life, and it isn't long before the ship begins bobbing it's way out to open sea for take-off::
<Tam_Sneed> ::feels the bumpy ride of the waves, and takes another sip::
ACTION:: Maverick speeds up and is soon out of the water, heading up towards the clouds::
<Tam_Sneed> ::glances back towards the lounge entry, then back to his nearly empty glass:: Self: If they aren't here by the time we hit orbit, they won't have a say. ::shrugs and gets up to get a refill::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: reaches the lounge and motions for Arani to enter first::
<Arani_Chianna> ::walks into the room and grabs a drink before sitting down:: Tam: Look. I'm on board. ::grins::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: steps in after her and takes a seat::
<Zarek> ::waves to Tam as he follows Skulonn in, sitting down next to Arani:: Tam: Hey there, boss.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods to Tam:: Reporting as instructed sir.
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes his now full glass and heads for the table:: All: Glad you made it back. I hope everyone enjoyed their time off. ::takes a seat::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Very much so sir.
<Zarek> Tam: It was alright. I tried recalibrating some of the wiring in my hotel room--whoever they hired to do that originally did a terrible job, by the way--but the staff didn't really like that.
<Tam_Sneed> Skulonn: Mr. Vo... err, Skulonn, you don't have to be so formal around here. We're just simple folk. ::looks to Arani:: Well, most of us are. ::grins::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Yes sir.
<Arani_Chianna> ::laughs at Zarek's comment, then looks quizzically at Tam:: Tam: Why look at me when you said that?
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins to Zarek:: Zarek: I hope they didn't throw you out on that account. ::sighs and puts his glass down, after taking a sip:: Arani: It was just where my eyes fell. ::looks around the table:: All: I wanted to let you know that we actually have a choice of jobs this round.
<Arani_Chianna> Tam: Oh yeah? Choice is good. ::looks at everyone and grins::
<Zarek> :: blinks:: Tam: What do you mean? "Low chance of death or dismemberment," "medium chance of death or dismemberment," and "high chance of death or dismemberment"?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: laughs:: I'm up for anything. :: looks serious for a moment:: As long as it does not violate New Republic law... too much..
<Arani_Chianna> ::smirks and raises an eyebrow:: Skul: Law-abiding citizen are you?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: looks to her:: I was a combat medic for the rebellion during the war.
<Tam_Sneed> Zarek: Not so dire, but not too far off. All: Here's the deal. We can take on several different jobs to get back what we didn't make on the last job, or take a high risk job to make a lot more than what we need to break even. I'd let you figure out which way you want to go. ::sits back and takes a sip::
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles and nods at Skul, then turns and actually pays attention to Tam for once::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: looks back to Tam:: What exactly is this "high risk" job?
<Arani_Chianna> ::laughs:: Tam: I think what Skul wants to know is, is it legal?
<Tam_Sneed> ::sets his glass down:: Skull: It's a highly volatile and not-so-legal cargo for someone who doesn't want the delivery to be well known.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: folds his arms, leaning back in his chair and looking serious again:: How do you expect us to make an informed decision with so little to go on? Is there a reason you are being so evasive?
<Arani_Chianna> ::grins:: Tam: Volite and not-so-legal cargo huh? Sounds like it's right up my alley.
<Zarek> ::frowns:: Yeah, I was just about to ask the same thing. Aren't you going to tell us about the different jobs?
<Arani_Chianna> Zarek/Skul: Wow we're being cautious today.. ::laughs:: Where's your sense of adventure?
<Zarek> Arani: Standing right behind my sense of self-preservation.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: laughs:: Adventure is one thing. Unknowingly agreeing to transport child slaves or something of that sort is quite another.
<Arani_Chianna> ::grins at Zarek:: Zarek: You mean you've got one of those? And it doesn't stop you from working on this ship to begin with?
<Tam_Sneed> All: The other jobs are just short range deliveries of common cargo. Food stuffs, medical supplies, clothing, machinery. None of which pays a lot. Just enough to cover our expenses and a little extra to sock away. ::takes another sip:: As for the risky job, I can't tell you who or what we will be hauling, but the start and end points are common places. From Kessel to Coruscant.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: looks back to Tam:: Alright, I just have one more question.
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes another sip, waiting for the question::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: sits up straight again:: Do you know who or what this cargo is and just aren't telling us? Or do you not even know what it is we would be carrying?
<Tam_Sneed> Skull: Yes, I know who, but not the what. Not exactly. It is a substance and not living beings of any sort. Thats all I know to tell. As for the who, I was asked not to say a word, and for your sake, you don't want to know.
<Arani_Chianna> ::raises an eyebrow:: Tam: Wow..
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: frowns:: That is where you are wrong, sir. I refuse to be suckered into working for scum again. Not asking enough questions is how I ended up working for pirates and almost helped them kill all of you..
<Arani_Chianna> ::smirks:: Skul: Hey.. I like you and all.. but if you keep callin him Sir he's gonna get a big head and want all of us to call him that
ACTION:: Olivia lets them know that Maverick is in orbit, and has been for the past ten minutes::
<Tam_Sneed> Skull: I assure you, we are no pirates and don't work for them on a usual basis. However, I understand your concerns.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: If this person is one whom you think we would not want to even hear the name of, then perhaps we should not do business with them. :: sits back again:: But it is your call Sir.
<Zarek> ::rolls his eyes and looks at Arani:: Arani: He did it again...
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: looks to Zarek and Arani, shrugging:: Old habits..
<Arani_Chianna> ::giggles:: Skul: Yea yea.. just careful ya don't make him think he's all that special.. ::turns and gives Tam and wink and a grin::
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes another sip and puts the half-empty glass down:: Skull: I do check out every client. I know that there have been times that I've been cheated and tricked, but most of the time, we come out well enough.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to the other two:: Both: Don't bother yourselves thinking I'm going to let Mr. Skulonn's good manners go to my head. If he can't help it, then so be it.
<Arani_Chianna> Tam: Oh? So he has good manners has he? So what are ya sayin about the rest of us? ::laughs::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: laughs:: It's just military training, not good manners exactly.
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins to her:: Arani: Doesn't matter what I'm saying. You're going to take it the wrong way anyway. ::chuckles::
<Zarek> Arani: What? We don't have good manners. ::smiles::
<Arani_Chianna> ::grins at Tam:: Tam: But that makes life fun
<Tam_Sneed> ::nod:: Arani: Interesting at least. ::looks to each one:: All: So we go with the non-risk jobs?
<Arani_Chianna> Tam: No way.. gimme my volatile cargo any day. ::grins::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs:: I don't believe I've been here long enough to deserve a full vote..
<Zarek> Tam: What the heck, I probably won't have much to do on the safe jobs...
<Tam_Sneed> Skull: Everyone is equal here, except for me. ::grins::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: laughs:: Spoken like a true captain.
<Tam_Sneed> All: Given what happened last time, a risky job isn't high on my list of priorities. I don't think we will have too much problem with the cargo, but if we decide to not go the safe route, I'd understand.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: thinks:: What did Miss Brahn vote?
<Tam_Sneed> Skull: If you must know, she would rather take the easy stuff, but like me, she wouldn't mind the risky job if everyone else picked it.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: So I am the deciding vote then?
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Skull: Looks like it.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: frowns:: That doesn't seem right. :: smirks:: But I suppose, if everyone else thinks that the high risk job is worth any possible trouble, I will go along with it..
<Tam_Sneed> :: picks up his glass and drinks the rest of it in one shot, then slams it on the table:: All: Then off to Kessel it is. :: pushes his seat back:: Last chance to change your minds.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shakes his head::
<Tam_Sneed> ::stands up and grabs the glass, taking it to the cleaning tray::
<Arani_Chianna> ::shakes her head and grins:: Tam: Not changin my mind.
<Zarek> So...Kessel...that's the planet that looks like a potato, right?
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs:: Zarek: I just know that last time we were there, not everyone had a good time. ::looks to Arani again:: All: I'll let Olivia know. ::heads for the flight deck::
<Arani_Chianna> ::frowns, remembering::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: stands::
<Zarek> Skulonn: Going somewhere?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: I think I'm going to run a few drills and see how long it takes me to get from my room down to the medbay, in case of an emergency during this "high risk" job. :: smirks::
<Zarek> Skulonn: Ah, planning ahead...good idea...
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods to both of them:: So if either of you need me for anything, I will be somewhere between those two locations. :: smiles::
<Arani_Chianna> ::nods::
<Zarek> ::waves to Skulonn and sits back in his chair::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: turns and heads to his room::
<Arani_Chianna> ::sips her drink, then leans back and lays her head on
Zarek's shoulder::
<Zarek> :: blinks, looking at Arani:: Arani: What are you doing?
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles:: Zarek: Would you believe me if I said I had a headache?
<Zarek> ::raises an eyebrow:: Arani: Okay... ::finally decides he should probably stop there before he says something to ruin it, and stays right where he is, not really sure what to do now::
<Tam_Sneed> :: pokes his head in to see Olivia tapping her fingers on the console, waiting to enter the coordinates:: Olivia: You can take us to Kessel. ::climbs into the seat next to her:: I hope you don't mind too much.
ACTION:: Olivia gives a short version of her opinion, while she puts in the coordinates. Soon they are underway::
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Part 002
Episode 003 Part 002
Prelude:
The glowing light of the main thrusters gives way to a view of the top of Maverick, and Kessel ahead. Maverick slips into the atmosphere and disappears.
Minutes later, Maverick slows and turns in place, as it lands in an empty bearth, reserved just for her. Around her bearth are crews of maintenance workers and other pilots milling about. Cargo is being loaded and unloaded, in this busy port.
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<Tam_Sneed> ::heads down the stairs and into the main hold, getting ready to open the main cargo doors::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: steps into the main hold behind Tam:: Now the fun begins huh?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::emerges from the Flight deck and heads down to the cargo hold to help with the cargo::
<Arani_Chianna> ::finishes her drink in the lounge, and heads for the main hold, looking at the doors with a wary look on her face::
<Tam_Sneed> Skull: Fun isn't what I would call it. ::reaches over and presses the combination to open the main doors::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: laughs:: Hey, I was against this choice, remember?
<Arani_Chianna> ::shrugs:: I don't mind the choice. I just don't like the place
<Tam_Sneed> ::nod:: Skull: I know. If all goes well, we can pick and choose jobs as we see fit.
ACTION:: The main doors swing open and the inner door/ramp lowers slowly to it's resting place on the loading dock::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: looks to Arani:: What's wrong? Don't like Kessel?
<Arani_Chianna> Skul: Let's just say I didn't have a good visit here last time.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods to her:: I see.
<Olivia_Brahn> Tam: So what cargo are we getting today?
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins to Arani:: Arani: I remember. ::shifts his gaze to Olivia:: Olivia: We don't know exactly... just yet.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::raises her eyebrows:: Tam: You don't know? Surely you must have learned by now that that's not exactly a good thing...
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: We discussed this. ::turns and heads down the ramp::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods reluctantly:: Tam: Yeah....
<Zarek> Olivia: Yeah, and believe me when I say it did about as much good as all the other times we've discussed him taking jobs when he doesn't know the cargo... ::follows Tam down::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::gives Zarek a wry grin:: Zarek: Sounds like fun then, huh?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::follows Tam and Zarek down the ramp with a little more enthusiasm than usual. She's been in good spirits ever since the loss of two certain crew members::
<Arani_Chianna> ::sighs and heads down the ramp::
<Tam_Sneed> ::walks over to a terminal and punches in a code, before sending a message::
<Zarek> ::smirk:: Olivia: Yeah, about as fun as playing sabacc with an ill-tempered Wookiee...
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Zarek: But we always come out fine in the end, don't we?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: follows everyone, taking up the rear::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks back at the others, then back to the terminal:: All: Looks like we have about half an hour to kill. ::turns back to them, after punching in a reciept code:: If you go anywhere, be back in twenty minutes from now.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods::
<Zarek> Tam: What happens if we get back in nineteen or twenty-one?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::frowns:: Tam: But you said we have a half hour to kill... I can't shop in 20 mintues
<Tam_Sneed> All: I want everyone hear and ready to go as soon as the cargo is secure. That means we need to be ready before it's loaded.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::sighs and turns to head off muttering "fine"::
<Zarek> ::shrugs and turns to walk off, glancing up at Maverick for a moment:: Maverick: Try not to fall apart while I'm gone, please...
<Arani_Chianna> ::stands there, wondering what to do with her 20 minutes::
<Tam_Sneed> ::watches them for a minute, before going back onboard::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: stands with Arani, looking around::
<Arani_Chianna> ::looks at Skulonn:: Skul: What are you doing? You might not see land again for a while. Isn't there anything you need?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: turns back to her, shaking his head:: Not really. The medbay is stocked, other than those types of supplies I generally travel light.
<Arani_Chianna> ::nods at Skul and stares out at the docks::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: follows her gaze:: Is there something you need?
<Arani_Chianna> ::shakes her head:: Skul: Not really
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods, moving to look the ship over::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::heads into the first shop she sees, eyeing a nice pair of leather boots and quickly asking the clerk for a pair in her size::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::slips into the boots and walks around in them for a little while to try them out. They're comfortable and come to just below her knee. There's even a little space for a knife if she needs it::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles and pays the lady for the boots, glad to take her old ones in a bag and wear her new ones for a while::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::takes in some more shops as she moves along through the crowd. Since she's still on the hunt for a leather pouch, she spies one and takes a look at it::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::checks her chronometer and heads back anyway since she can't do much more with what time she has::
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes a seat in the main hold and relaxes::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::since she hasn't gone far, the bay doesn't take long to get to. She spies the main hold still open and heads toward it, spying Tam sitting there and relaxing::
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: That was pretty quick for all the complaining you did.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shrugs:: Tam: I could have done more... but I only had a few more minutes.... ::sits down in the hold's opening and lays her bag next to her::
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Olivia: Kessel isn't the kind of place to go on a shopping trip.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shakes her head:: Tam: Not really... but I still have to check out what's here... ::sticks out one of her legs for display:: I still found a nice pair of boots though.... ::smiles as she looks at them admiringly::
<Arani_Chianna> ::heads back up the ramp and leans against the wall in the hold, waiting for the cargo to arrive::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over to Arani:: Arani: Due to the type of cargo, you will need to do double well on securing it.
<Zarek> ::Zarek whistles merrily as he strolls back up to the ship after exactly twenty-one minutes have passed::
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: I hope you can break those in before you get blisters. ::grins::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles:: Tam: you don't need to break in a good pair of boots. if they fit right, the won't rub your feet...
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: steps back up the ramp:: If it happens though I have something for blisters in the medbay. :: smiles:: They do look nice.
<Zarek> All: Hey, folks. Am I late? ::glances at Olivia:: Olivia: Nice boots.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles at Skul:: Skul: Thanks!... on both accounts.... I'll keep in in mind... Zarek: Thanks... I thought so too...
ACTION:: A speeder van pulls up and backs towards the hold::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: turns towards the approaching van::
<Tam_Sneed> ::stands up:: All: OK, here we go! Get ready to leave.
<Arani_Chianna> ::raises an eyebrow:: Tam: You don't need me to help load it? It's my only job after all..
<Zarek> Arani: Really? I thought you were here for moral support?
<Arani_Chianna> ::smirks at Zarek::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::lays her old boots near the stairs so she'll remember to take them to her quarters later and moves back to the main hold doors to help with the cargo::
ACTION:: The van backs into the hold and the driver gets out::
<Driver> ::shouts:: All: Close the doors! Now!
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to the one closest to the controls and nods to them::
<Zarek> ::raises an eyebrow and hits the controls, since he was the closest::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: blinks at the sudden orders and looks to Zarek as he closes the doors::
<Arani_Chianna> Well.. I guess it's loaded..
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Secure the cargo. ::walks to the driver:: Driver: Any instructions?
<Arani_Chianna> ::moves to secure the van::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: moves to help Arani, looking around for magnetic locks to hold the van::
<Driver> ::looks around:: Tam: No. You will know what to do when you get there. Let me off this crate.
<Zarek> Olivia: He's a friendly one, eh?
<Olivia_Brahn> :: doesn't take her eyes off the driver as she nods:: Zarek: Just one big frelling ray of sunshine isn't he?
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods and rushes the driver to the hatch:: Driver: Wish us luck.
<Driver> ::turns before leaving through the hatch:: Tam: You're gonna need it. ::leaves quickly::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::moves to the van and presses her ear to it::
<Zarek> ::approaches the cargo:: What do they have in there? A Rancor?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shakes her head as she listens to what's inside the van:: Zarek: I thought it was a bomb of some kind... I thought I'd hear ticking or something
<Tam_Sneed> ::turns after locking the hatch:: Arani: The cargo is very explosive. Make sure it gets extra care. ::heads for the flight deck:: Olivia: Hurry, we should have been out of here by now.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks at Tam for a second and hurries to the stairs:: Tam: Why didn't you tell me? I could have been waiting in the c0ckpit with the engine running...
<Tam_Sneed> ::climbing the stairs quickly:: Olivia: I did tell you, but your shopping seemed more important, I guess.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shakes her head:: Tam: Oh no... you didn't tell me anything about explosives... I would have remembered that... You said you didn't know what the cargo was
<Olivia_Brahn> ::hurries up the several flights of stairs to the flight deck and hurries to her seat::
<Tam_Sneed> ::climbs into his seat on the flight deck:: Olivia: Start the lift off sequence and I'll do the prep work for the other systems.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Tam: On it...
<Arani_Chianna> ::secures it extra nice:: Skul: He was sure in a hurry to get out of here.. and so is Tam.. I don't like this.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods, frowning::
<Zarek> ::scowls:: If this thing blows up, I'm not cleaning up the mess.
<Arani_Chianna> ::adds a few more magnetic locks just to be safe and backs away:: Skul: I think we ought to follow their fine example and get out of the hold.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: frowns again:: If whatever this is blows the hold in space it won't matter where we are onboard..plan to sleep in here.
<Arani_Chianna> ::heads for the doors:: Zarek/Skul: Let's get out of here so I can seal the hold.
<Zarek> Arani: Right behind you. ::quickly follows her::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods and follows as well::
<Arani_Chianna> ::leaves the hold and closes the door as soon as the other two are with her, sealing it and venting all the air from the hold:: Both: There.. best I can do..
<Zarek> ::grins playfully:: Arani: Nice job, Cargomistress Arani...
<Arani_Chianna> ::laughs:: Zarek: Thanks. At least I'm good for something
ACTION:: Outside the flight deck viewports, small law enforcement vehicles float around the ship, looking to block Maverick in::
<Tam_Sneed> ::notices the cops:: Olivia: This isn't going to be pleasant, is it?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::quickly powers up the engines and starts to lift Maverick off the deck:: Tam: I was beginning to think so until I saw those cop cars... then... well... it sort of went south
<Tam_Sneed> ::runs through the prep work quickly, bringing all systems online::
ACTION:: The enforcers begin to close in. Some of them bounce off the top of the hull, as Olivia keeps going up::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: bites her lip as she guides the ship upward and around most of the vehicles:: Aloud: out of the way, or you'll scratch your ships!
<Arani_Chianna> ::hears things hitting the hull and heads for the flight deck:: Olivia: What's going on?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: rushes to follow Arani::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shakes her head as she continues to pilot the ship:: Arani: Oh nothing serious... we're surrounded by law enforcement vehicles that are trying to stop us from leaving and some of them are bouncing off our hull...
<Zarek> ::follows Arani up to the flight deck and looks outside:: Wow, it only took us twenty minutes to break the law this time. That's got to be a record.
<Arani_Chianna> ::raises an eyebrow:: Explosive and illegal.. interesting. Well it's as secure as it's going to get, and the air is vented from the hold. So I wouldn't suggest going in there during this trip.
<Tam_Sneed> :: brings the weapons up on his console:: All: Everyone grab a seat. This is going to get messy.
<Arani_Chianna> ::sits::
<Zarek> ::sits down and straps himself in:: I knew I wouldn't be able to get out of today without having to fix something on this Sith-damned ship...
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles:: Zarek: I know, it's great isn't it? You should write this down ::continues to bring the ship upward away from the bay, her next heading the upper atmosphere::
<Zarek> Olivia: Yeah. "Dear diary, today I was bored and Tam took on yet another unknown cargo. Then we got ambushed by Kessel's entire law enforcement department. It was the best day ever."
<Arani_Chianna> ::laughs::
ACTION:: As Maverick breaks away from the enforcers and head out of the atmosphere, a large destroyer comes into view::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::growls::All: I hope he's not here for us.... Tam: You wanna punch our co-ordinates into the nav computer? Like, now?
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: Now it's time to see what you get paid for. ::works at putting in the coordinates::
<Zarek> That seems to be the theme tonight... ::looks over to Skulonn:: Skull: I'd be expecting an injury any time now...
<Arani_Chianna> Zarek: Well it won't be me. I didn't leave the ship this time. Not more than three steps onto Kessel.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::quickly moves the ship to avoid the destroyer::
<Tam_Sneed> ::goes back to the weapons display:: Olivia: The computer will be ready in a few seconds. Just stay away from that thing.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods to Zarek:: I'll be ready.
ACTION:: The ship is not quite within weapons range, but fires anyway. Meanwhile, it launches a dozen fighters to take Maverick on::
<Tam_Sneed> :: brings the weapons around to catch the coming fighters, but waiting for them to get close enough for the weapons to do any good::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles through her clenched teeth:: All: oh, just what I needed... company... sorry but they won't be coming on THIS journey.... :: punches the throttle to get into clear space and away from them::
<Tam_Sneed> ::fires the canons on the fighters, hoping to break them up and give Olivia more time::
<Zarek> ::Zarek holds onto the arms of his chair:: All: I hope nobody here has a weak stomach...
ACTION:: The weapons fire from the destroyer is getting dangerously close to Maverick. Some of the blasts make Maverick shudder. Meanwhile, the Nav Comp has made the calculations::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: points the nose of Maverick to clear space and away from the fighters:: Tam: Whenever you're ready
<Tam_Sneed> ::keeps firing, and then launches several torpedoes towards the destroyer:: Olivia: Now! Punch it!
<Olivia_Brahn> ::hits the hyperdrive motivator::
ACTION:: With a flash of light, Maverick disappears from sight, as several fighters pass where it used to be. The torpedoes explode on the destroyer, but do little damage to it. The explosions do, however, distort the destroyer's sensors and any chance for the destroyer to follow Maverick::
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes weapons offline and relaxes in his seat:: Olivia: Good job, as always.
<Zarek> ::as soon as Maverick is safely in hyperspace, Zarek unstraps himself and moves to another console to check for damage::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shrugs as she lets out a sigh:: Tam: You expected anything less?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: looks around:: Everyone alright?
<Arani_Chianna> ::nods:: Skul: Yep. Guess you don't have anything to do yet this trip
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods::
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins:: Olivia: From you? Never.
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Part 003
Episode 003 Part 003
Prelude:
The lights of Coruscant move closer and closer. A sudden flash of light presents Maverick to the view of those lights. Maverick shifts and rotates until it falls into a high orbit.
On Coruscant, a group of people move about in what looks to be a lab. Their lab coats swishing about, as they hurry from one location to the next. A door hisses open and three men walk in, inspecting the progress of the lab technicians. They stop at a particular station and look at the work. One turns to the others with a grin and a nod, before turning and rushing out of the room.
Minutes later, the grinning man enters an office and takes off his lab coat, before taking a seat behind the large desk. The other two men enter and take seats across from him. "The current results are beyond my expectations. As soon as we get the specimen, we will be able to advance our plans quite quickly." The two men look to each other and smile wide. "When is it to arrive?"
%$%$% BEGIN EPISODE 003 PART 003 %$%$%
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes his seat next to Olivia:: Olivia: Any problems? :: begins checking communications and clearances and sees that everything is in order, so far::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shakes her head:: Tam: none yet... dont' worry, though... ::smiles at him:: You'll be the first to know
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins to her:: Olivia: Let's hope we don't have any. Other than out exit from Kessel, this should be pretty smooth. ::looks at the traffic on his display, looking for something in particular::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::guides the ship along in orbit:: Tam: So where are we due to land?
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: I'm trying to find out. I just have to send a message and they will tell us directions. ::types in the short message and sends it::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and looks out at her home planet below::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: repacks his personal medkit, mostly just killing time::
<Zarek> ::Zarek tries not to look bored as he finds nothing to do while Maverick approaches Coruscant::
<Arani_Chianna> ::steps out of the shower and picks something nice to wear for Coruscant::
<Arani_Chianna> ::slips into a very slinky dress with a short skirt and a deep cleavage::
<Arani_Chianna> :: pins up her hair, curling a few strands to hang down, and steps out of her cabin, heading for the lounge::
<Zarek> ::leans back in his chair in the lounge, resting his hands behind his head:: Self: Maybe if I think about it hard enough, something will break...
<Arani_Chianna> ::climbs the stairs and heads down the hall, stepping into the lounge for a drink:: Zarek: Hello. Nothing broken today?
<Zarek> ::Zarek looks over at Arani, promptly falls backward, himself and his chair crashing to the floor:: Arani: Whoa! :: promptly falls backward::
<Arani_Chianna> ::laughs:: Zarek: Are you all right? :: bends over to help him up::
<Zarek> ::scrambles to his feet and picks the chair up:: Arani: Uh...yeah, I'm uh...we're, me and the chair's fine...also... :: puts it back in front of the table and runs a hand through his hair:: Uh...nice outfit.
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles and gets her drink, sitting at the table to sip at it:: Zarek: Thank you. I figured I should dress in honor of the occassion of being somewhere half civilized for once
<Zarek> ::quickly sits back down as well, suddenly grateful for the table:: Arani: Yeah...not a bad idea, I guess. I'd probably have dressed up all spiffy too if I, uh, had any clothes that didn't look like they'd been run through an engine... ::clears his throat:: This is actually my first time here...
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: leaves his room, starts up to the flight deck to see what's up and enters the lounge, hearing Zarek:: Zarek: Mine too. :: smiles to them both:: Both: Hello.
<Arani_Chianna> ::raises an eyebrow:: Zarek: Really? Hopefully we'll be here long enough for you to see some of it. ::turns when she hears Skulonn:: Skul: You too huh? Hello
<Zarek> ::Zarek visibly flinches when he hears Skulonn's voice:: Oh! Hey, it's...someone else! How are you, Skulonn?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: smiles again:: Fine, if a little bored lately. And you two?
<Zarek> ::shrugs:: Skulonn: Oh, y'know, I've been...keeping busy... ::taps his fingers on the table softly::
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles and sips her drink:: Skul: The same. I can pack and unpack the cargo, but once we're in space I have little to do.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Well neither Zarek nor I having anything to work on is likely a good thing. :: laughs and claps Zarek on the shoulder:: Right?
<Zarek> ::manages a grin:: Skulonn: Uh...yeah, I guess you're right.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods and looks back to Arani:: Going to a party miss Chianna?
<Arani_Chianna> ::shrugs:: Skulonn: Maybe.. if we're here long enough for me to find one.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods and smiles:: Well if you require an escort please don't hesitate to ask. :: continues on towards the flight deck::
ACTION:: It seems like forever when a message is returned::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks the message over:: Olivia: Take us down to these coordinates. ::gives her the coordinates from the message::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::glances at the co-ordinates and brings the ship out of orbit and into the atmosphere below:: Tam: I hope we don't get the same type of welcoming party as good-bye party we got back on Kellis...
<Tam_Sneed> ::keeps watching the traffic around their area:: Olivia: I'm more worried about one Ross Vinderhaus. If he finds we are here, we may have more trouble than we want.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles a little as the port comes into view:: Tam: Lovely.... So how long will be be staying? I wouldn't mind taking some time to visit my family while I'm here...
ACTION:: Maverick dips and swings between buildings of the skyline, as it heads deeper into the industrial sector. Soon it is far from normal traffic and heading for a large hangar ahaead::
<Arani_Chianna> ::watches him go and shrugs, turning back to Zarek:: Zarek: This place being a bit more civilized than Kessel most of the time, I would hope a lady could walk safely.
<Zarek> ::his eyes follow Skulonn, and as soon as the Quarren's gone he looks back at Arani:: Arani: Yeah, well, you never know. Like he said, don't hesitate to ask if you want me to tag along...
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles:: Zarek: Thank you. I do enjoy your company. Though I suppose we should find out from Tam how long we'll even be here.
<Zarek> ::smirks:: Arani: Knowing him, we'll only be here for about an hour...
<Arani_Chianna> ::shrugs:: Zarek: Long enough for a walk and a bit of shopping. As long as a lady's shopping trip won't be too boring you're more than welcome to escort me.
<Zarek> ::smiles, having finally calmed down some:: Arani: Yeah, uh, I think I could handle that...
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles and sips at her drink again:: Zarek: Then it's a date.
<Zarek> :: blinks:: Arani: A date?
<Arani_Chianna> ::laughs:: Zarek: We can call it a friendly walk if you'd rather.
<Zarek> Arani: Oh, no, no...date's...uh, that's fine.
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles:: Zarek: Good
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: enters the flight deck and nods to Tam and Olivia:: How are things up here?
<Tam_Sneed> Skull: as good as can be, for the moment. ::still watching for trouble::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods and watches out the viewport::
<Tam_Sneed> ::glances over to Olivia:: Olivia: Take her in nice and easy.
ACTION:: As Maverick gets closer, the large hangar doors slide open slowly::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and takes the ship down with the grace of the Nubian Tikki bird::
ACTION:: The hangar looks nearly empty, with the exception of heavy equipment and one other ship, which looks like it hasn't moved in decades::
<Zarek> ::feels the ship shudder as it lands:: Arani: Well, we're here...
<Arani_Chianna> ::finishes her drink and cleans the cup:: Zarek: So it would seem. Maybe we should head for the flight deck and see what the plan is now.
<Zarek> ::nods and stands as well:: Arani: Good idea. ::extends his arm toward the doorway:: After you...
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles:: Zarek: Thank you. ::leaves the lounge and heads for the flight deck::
<Zarek> ::follows Arani and immediately wishes he hadn't offered for her to go first, as he's having a difficult time keeping his eyes focusing on any direction but ahead and slightly downwards::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks for a spot:: Olivia: Set down over there. :: points to a spot with lots of room::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::grins:: Tam: I'm already there.... :: begins the landing squence as she guides the ship over the spot where she's to land::
ACTION:: Olivia sets Maverick down nice and easy. There is still no sign of anyone else in the hangar, though the doors did open for them. Those same doors begin to close.::
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: As to your question, we won't be here too long. That is unless things go very well.
<Arani_Chianna> ::enters just in time to hear those words:: Tam: So if things go well we can stay a while? Guess I may as well forget my date with Zarek. Things never go well.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: raises an eyebrow at the "date" comment::
<Zarek> ::follows Arani into the flight deck and looks around:: Hey, we're not gonna be forgetting anything... ::looks at Tam:: Are we?
<Tam_Sneed> ::turns and grins to Arani:: Arani: We can always be optimistic. ::gets out of his seat:: You need to help off load that cargo. ::chuckles at the thought of her doing it in her dress::
<Arani_Chianna> ::nods:: Tam: Not a problem. Once that's done I trust you'll let me know if I'll have some free time coming? ::smiles::
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Most definitely. Everyone may get some time off. ::heads through the lounge and to the stairs::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and powers the ship down::
<Arani_Chianna> ::raises an eyebrow as he walks right past her:: Self: Only man on the ship not reduced to a quivering puddle of goo by my dress.. I wonder about him sometimes..
<Zarek> ::watches Tam go:: Well, that sounds promising...
<Arani_Chianna> ::sighs and follows him, since it's time for her to work again::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: turns to Olivia:: How have things been going with you? Miss Brahn.
<Zarek> ::looks back and forth between Skulonn and Olivia, and the departing Tam and Arani, before he turns and follows the latter two::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles at Skul:: Skul: At the moment, fine. How about you? You like being with us so far?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: I've lived and worked in far worse places. Especially during the war. :: laughs:: Though the level of boredom is higher here. But I suppose I ought not complain, as my boredom means you all are in good health. :: laughs::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::chuckles:: Skul: Well, you could always come up to the flight deck and sit and talk with me if you like...
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: smiles and nods:: I'll remember that. :: looks out at the hangar:: Have you been to this planet often?
ACTION:: Olivia and Skulonn leave the flight deck and head for the main cargo hold, to join the others, as they continue their conversation::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles and nods:: Skul: It's my home planet... Well, actually... I was born on Naboo... but we moved here when i was around 8
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: turns back to her and smiles:: Truely? I've never visited here before. What's it like?
<Tam_Sneed> ::moves down the stairs as quickly as he can, until he reaches the hold level, only to see the hatch sealed and looks back for Arani:: Arani: You sealed this for a reason, right? ::checks the interior sensors for the hold::
<Arani_Chianna> ::looks at Tam like he has a screw loose:: Tam: You said it was explosive. So other than making sure it was unlikely to move, I also thought it wise to transport it in a vaccuum.
<Tam_Sneed> ::sees that the interior is fine, with the exception of the lack of air:: Arani: Very good. I knew that. ::grins and pushes the buttons to pump air into the hold::
<Arani_Chianna> ::shakes her head with a puzzled look on her face:: Tam: If you say so.
<Tam_Sneed> ::sees that the pressures are equal and opens the hatch:: Arani: Looks like you did a great job. ::heads down the stairs to the hold deck, then inspects the van::
<Arani_Chianna> ::follows him, smiling:: Tam: Thank you. I do like to earn my keep.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Arani: I like that too. ::looks over to Zarek:: Zarek: Let's open the hold doors so we can get this out of here.
<Zarek> :: blink:: Tam: What? Oh! Right. Work. ::scurries off to the controls to the hold doors::
ACTION:: Activity in the hangar begins to happen, as three men enter through a side entrance and walk towards Maverick. They look very non-threatening.::
<Tam_Sneed> ::finishes his inspection of the van:: Arani: You can unsecure the cargo. I'll check to see if the customer is here. ::heads for the opening cargo doors and ramp::
<Arani_Chianna> ::nods and moves to unsecure the cargo, keeping an eye on which cables and straps she does in what order, to keep it as still as possible::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::stands nearby out of the way as the cargo is unsecured::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets out on the ramp as it lowers completely and spots the men approaching::
<Zarek> Arani: Need any help?
<Arani_Chianna> ::shakes her head:: Zarek: Thank you, but no. I want to make sure to get these one by one and in the right order. You may want to stand clear. ::grins at him between cables::
<Zarek> ::shrugs and takes a few steps back:: Arani: You're the expert...
ACTION:: The men reach the ramp and look inside Maverick::
<Arani_Chianna> ::unfastens the last of the cables and stands back, taking a deep breath::
<Tam_Sneed> Men: Hello. You are here for the cargo? ::hoping he isn't going to be tricked into giving it to the wrong people::
<Man1> ::grins:: Tam: Yes. ::looks to the others:: You have something to say?
<Tam_Sneed> ::smiles and nods:: Man1: Dantooine is a bit drafty isn't it?
<Man1> ::grins:: Tam: Only in the off season.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::raises her eyebrows and looks from Tam to the men, wondering if it's some kind of password::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs in relief:: Man1: Thank you. Please come aboard. You have a driver qualified for this cargo?
<Man2> Tam: Yeah, I've done this before. ::looks the van over:: Smaller than I expected.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Man1: There is a matter of payment. ::leads them to the van::
<Arani_Chianna> ::steps over toward Tam and clears her throat to get his attention:: Tam: The cargo is ready.
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Thanks. ::stops and looks to the men::
<Man1> :: presents a data pad:: Tam: It's all here. Check this over and sign, please.
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes the data pad and reads it over before signing:: Man1: Looks to be in order. ::hands it back::
<Man1> ::nods to Man3::
<Man3> ::opens up his long coat and pulls out several bundles of credit chits and hands them to Tam, several at a time::
<Tam_Sneed> :: collects the payment, which when completed, equals close to five hundred thousand credits:: Men: Thank you. The cargo is yours. ::steps aside::
<Zarek> ::Zarek's eyebrows rise at the sight of all those credits::
ACTION:: The three men climb into the van and power it up::
<Arani_Chianna> ::stands clear:
<Tam_Sneed> ::moves to the van, after setting the credits down:: Man1: Would it be possible to use this hangar for a day or two?
<Man1> ::looks to Tam, a bit suprised at the request:: Tam: Why? This place has no fuel or anything of much use. It's quite secluded as well.
<Tam_Sneed> Man1: Some of us have family here and would like to visit before moving on.
<Man1> ::smiles:: Tam: In that case, definitely. Just leave it as you found it.
<Tam_Sneed> Man1: Thank you very much. It's appreciated.
ACTION:: The van drives out of Maverick and leaves the hangar through the opening at the far end::
<Arani_Chianna> ::turns around and smiles at Zarek::
<Zarek> ::smiles, brushing some hair out of his face:: All: Well, that went swimmingly...
<Olivia_Brahn> ::twists her mouth into a skeptical grin:: Zarek: Yeah... a little too well if you ask me
<Tam_Sneed> ::moves back to the credits:: Zarek: Close 'er up. ::smiles wide, as he begins picking up the credits:: All: Let's divie this up before you take off.
<Zarek> ::nods at Tam and closes the hold::
<Arani_Chianna> ::looks at the credits and smiles brighter:: Tam: Right.. Zarek is escorting me shopping. So we do not have a repeat of my first visit to Kessel..
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: steps down into the hold:: How is everything?
<Tam_Sneed> Skull: Very well, from the look of things.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Sounds good.
<Tam_Sneed> :: begins dividing the credits out evenly into piles:: Self: One for you, one for you, one for you, one for you, two for me... one for you....
<Olivia_Brahn> ::her eyes widen:: That's a lot of credits Tam...
<Zarek> ::whistles:: I'll say.
<Tam_Sneed> ::stops and looks up:: Olivia: Too many for you? Guess I'll have to divide it up differently.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::laughs:: Tam: I never said that! I just meant that this is a nice paying job!
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods and smiles:: Self: One for you, one for you, one for you, one for you, two for me....
<Arani_Chianna> Zarek: I think I ought to have you escort me to the nearest bank while we're here as well
<Zarek> ::nods:: Arani: I think I ought to escort myself to the nearest bank, too...
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: hears Arani and frowns slightly, before looking back at Tam::
<Tam_Sneed> ::has all five piles, which look identical:: All: Alright, take one stack each. :: picks up one and pockets it::
<Olivia_Brahn> Tam: Umm.. Tam.. would you mind if I borrowed the shuttle? My family is just on the North Continent...
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over to her:: Olivia: As long as you taxi the rest who wish to leave to where they wish to go, first.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: gathers up his pile and pockets it::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles:: Tam: Sure...
<Arani_Chianna> ::takes a pile, looking rather at a loss as to where to put it::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: notices Arani's dilemma and tosses her an empty pouch from his belt::
<Zarek> ::stuffs his share into one of the many pockets on his clothing::
<Arani_Chianna> ::catches the pouch and smiles at Skulonn:: Skul: Thank you so much. I'll be sure to return it as soon as possible. :: puts the credits in the pouch::
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: I'll go prep the shuttle for you. ::leaves to go to the shuttle bay::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: puts her credits into her new leather bag::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: raises a hand:: Keep it. :: turns to follow Tam:: Tam: So, how long will we be here?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::turns to the rest:: All: So whoever wants a ride somewhere better come with me, then...
<Zarek> ::looks to Arani:: Arani: Shall we?
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles at Zarek:: Zarek: We shall. ::turns to Olivia:: Olivia: Zarek and I will just need a ride out of the sector, though I may want to pack first..
<Olivia_Brahn> ::heads to her quarters to grab a few things for her trip home::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Arani: Not a problem... I'll only be able to carry two others besides myself anyway so if Skull or Tam needs a ride anywhere
<Zarek> Arani: Pack? Planning on staying elsewhere?
<Arani_Chianna> Zarek: I considered it. It would be a welcome change from my cabin.
<Zarek> ::nods and heads out of the hold:: Arani: Not a bad idea...
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles:: Zarek: I thought it sounded nice. Perhaps we can get adjoining rooms or something. ::calls back to Olivia:: Olivia: If Tam and Skulonn need to go somewhere take them. I'm going to pack a few things so you can come back for me later. ::heads for her room and packs a bag, actually putting in a couple of everyday outfits as well as another dress.. since a girl can't party every minute.. she tucks the pouch from Skulonn into the bag and walks back to the hold::
<Zarek> ::comes back a few minutes later with a bag slung over his shoulder, ready to leave::
<Arani_Chianna> ::smiles at Zarek:: Zarek: I'm ready to go.
<Tam_Sneed> ::while walking:: Skull: Everyone has two days. I hope you are back by then.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods::
<Tam_Sneed> ::enters the shuttlebay and begins prepping the shuttle, which is a small four seater then looks to Skull:: Skull: You much of a pilot?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs:: I can fly a fighter in a pinch. Why?
<Tam_Sneed> Skull: After looking at our only shuttle, I think we need to buy a couple more. Apparently we lost our only good shuttle, and this one isn't even close to good enough for us.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: So you want me to fly the second one back?
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Skull: unless you have other plans, that is.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs:: Not really. I was going to have a look around the city, but since I've never been here before, and Miss Brahn and Miss Chianna are both tied up, I didn't want to wander and get lost. :: laughs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::thinks a bit:: Skull: I'll take you around after we acquire the shuttles. ::finishes his prep work on the shuttle and opens the shuttle bay doors::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: smiles:: Thank you. The last time I even came close to visiting Coruscant it was under the control of the empire. :: laughs::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::with a small knapsack on her shoulder and her money pouch tucked safely inside, Olivia arrives in the shuttlebay ready to go::
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods as he heads towards the entrace of the bay:: Skull: We do have to be careful while here. There's a particular crime boss who wants us dead.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: raises an eyebrow:: Oh?
<Tam_Sneed> ::stops at Olivia:: Olivia: Remind everyone to be careful to not rouse too much attention. Ross Vinderhaus is still on Coruscant, as far as I know.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks at Tam and nods:: Tam: Maybe he'll think we'll high tail it out of here and leave
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: I'm hoping he thinks we're dead already. Never know, though. Best safe than sorry. :: puts a hand on her shoulder:: Take care out there and give my best to your family. ::heads out of the shuttle bay and up towards his cabin::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: leans against the wall of the shuttle bay, watching everyone get ready to leave::
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Part 004
Episode 003 Part 004
Prelude:
It has been six hours since Olivia had dropped off Arani and Zarek. She returned and took Tam and Skulonn to the closest port to buy some shuttles. Right after that, she left to visit her father.
At the moment, Tam is closing a deal on two shuttles. Unfortunately both shuttles are in need of repair and can not move on their own power. Tam is also arranging for them to be delivered to the hangar, where Maverick is.
Arani and Zarek have booked a suite with two rooms, and are currently "out on the town".
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<Zarek> @::Zarek looks around warily:: Arani: This planet is too crowded.
<Arani_Chianna> @::laughs:: Zarek: You need to learn to have some fun
<Zarek> @Arani: I have plenty of experience in the field of fun-having, thank you. I just get nervous being surrounded by a trillion beings and thousands of miles of freakishly tall skyscrapers...
<Zarek> @Arani: Whatever you say. This was your idea, after all... ::looks around as well, and self-consciously tugs at the shirt he's wearing. He bought some new, more appropriate "going out" clothes earlier, with Arani's help of course, and he still doesn't feel comfortable in them::
<Arani_Chianna> @::giggles:: Zarek: Quit tuggin.. you look fine. ::smiles and looks around for a fun looking club::
<Zarek> @::reluctantly leaves the shirt alone and walks alongside Arani:: Arani: Are we headed anywhere in particular?
<Arani_Chianna> @::shrugs:: Zarek: Just looking for a club that seems fun, unless you'd like dinner first.
<Zarek> @::shakes his head:: Arani: I'm not all that hungry...
<Arani_Chianna> @::nods and keeps looking around, smiling as she spots a place with coloured lights coming out of every window, and music she can hear halfway down the block:: Zarek: There.. :: points::
<Zarek> @::follows her hand:: Arani: There? ::he looks unsure::
<Arani_Chianna> @::smiles and nods, heading that way:: Zarek: Yep.. there
<Zarek> @::sighs and follows her:: Arani: I've got a bad feeling about this...
<Arani_Chianna> @::raises an eyebrow:: Zarek: Why? It'll be fun
<Zarek> @Arani: Right, fun. I'm trusting you, remember...
<Arani_Chianna> @::smiles and nods, arriving at the club and going inside::
<Zarek> @::follows Arani into the club and tries to stay near her as they're suddenly surrounded by a crowd::
<Arani_Chianna> @::weaves her way through the crowd to the bar and orders a couple of drinks::
<Tam_Sneed> ::stands outside the office, looking at the two shuttles in the distance:: Skulonn: You think Zarek can fix these up?
<Dealer> Tam: We have guys who can do it for a price.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to the dealer:: Dealer: I have a very good mechanic. He likes projects and these look like they will keep him busy for a while.
<Dealer> ::nods:: Tam: Your choice.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: looks to Tam and the dealer, keeping quiet while they talk::
<Tam_Sneed> Dealer: Given their condition, I feel twenty thousand is a bit high. Do you have something else to sweeten the deal?
<Dealer> ::looks concerned and rubs his chin whiskers:: Tam: All I have are shuttles and I can't give you anything else. I could drop the price a couple thousand.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Skull and then to the dealer:: Dealer: I guess we'll have to look somewhere else.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods in agreement with Tam::
<Dealer> :: puts a hand on Tam's shoulder:: Tam: Wait! I know someone who has a few speeders for sale.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks down at the dealer's hand, which quickly withdraws:: Dealer: Let's here what he has, before we leave.
<Dealer> ::rushes off to contact his friend::
<Tam_Sneed> Skull: What you think? Two beat up Theta's and a couple speeders for twenty thousand?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods in agreement again:: Tam: Sounds reasonable.
<Tam_Sneed> :: looks towards the office and hears some yelling:: Skull: Those speeders better be in very good shape though.
<Olivia_Brahn> #::sets down in the shuttle and powers it down. All is quiet and there is a light on inside the house around the kitchen area:: self: Seems I'm just in time for dinner...::heads for the house, the smell of dinner wafting through the air as she lifts her head and sniffs the air:: Self: ooh, Pith steak and.... aww am I lucky... Zambini pie... ::walks a little faster to the door but hesitates before knocking and decides to surprise her mother as she enters through the door:: Mother: oh, deadly! I'm just in time for dinner!
<Leena> #:: doesn't flinch::Olivia: yes, well you're lucky I've made enough... make sure to wipe your feet and wash up in the bathroom... ::motions to the small room down the hall::
<Olivia_Brahn> #::is a little surprised at the lack of welcome and does as she is told simply because it's her mother talking::
<Leena> #::smiles wickedly and goes to the door to the living room on the opposite side of the kitchen. She waves and soon she is quickly followed into the kitchen by the rest of the family... her other two offspring and her husband. They quickly wait for Olivia to return::
<Olivia_Brahn> #::emerges from down the small hallway and into the kitchen. She is suddenly startled by the sudden yell of "Surprise!!!" as her family rushes to greet her and nearly has heartfailure:: All: how'd you know I was coming?
<Johb> #::hugs his sister so tight she thinks she hears a rib pop as he lifts her off the ground:: Olivia: hey Livvy!!
<Leena> #::smiles:: Olivia: I saw you coming, silly... it was Ilianna's idea...
<Olivia_Brahn> #::shakes her head and laughs:: You guys
@ACTION:: The club is very loud and crowded. Flashing lights and strobes give the dancefloor an exciting effect, and bright lights show where the main bar is. Upstairs is a large balcony with couches and dim lighting for a more intimate time::
<Zarek> @::Zarek's eyes wander as he takes in the club. He's never really been in a place like this, so he's trying his best not to let it overwhelm him. He follows Arani to the bar and leans against it, raising his voice over the music:: Arani: Nice place!
<Arani_Chianna> @::smiles and nods:: Zarek: It is. :: pays for the drinks and sips at hers:: Give that a try. You'll like it
<Zarek> @::takes it and looks down at it:: Arani: What is it? :: doesn't wait for her to answer before taking a drink of it:: Huh...not bad for Core World stuff...
<Arani_Chianna> @::shrugs and sips at it again:: Zarek: It's called different things on different worlds. I imagine because people get so drunk from it that they forget what it's called and make something up. ::laughs::
<Zarek> @::grins:: Arani: Might as well not bother telling me one of the names, then, I probably won't remember it tomorrow.
<Arani_Chianna> @::laughs:: Zarek: Very likely not. :: drains hers and looks around, wiggling some to the music::
<Zarek> @::watches Arani wiggle as he finishes his drink, and he sets the empty glass on the bar:: Arani: I'm probably going to regret this... ::looks out at the mass on the dance floor:: But do you want to dance?
<Arani_Chianna> @::smiles:: Zarek: Sure.
<Zarek> @Arani: Great...just, uh, go easy on me. I'm not familiar with Core dances...
<Arani_Chianna> @::shrugs and heads out onto the floor:: Zarek: I haven't been here in a long time.. so don't worry about it
<Zarek> @::takes a deep breath as he follows her:: Arani: Okay...
<Arani_Chianna> @::turns to face Zarek and dances.. she's rather good at it and the dress of course makes her look amazing doing it::
<Zarek> @::Zarek watches for a moment, trying to get an idea of the dance, before he tries to follow her, hoping he isn't looking too much like an idiot while doing so::
<Arani_Chianna> @::smiles at him:: Zarek: You're not so bad at this. Must be all that time you spend wiggling around small passages
<Zarek> @::laughs:: Arani: Who knew that crawling around in that blasted ship would prove to be worth something?
@ACTION:: Arani and Zarek catch someone's eye, and they watch from the crowd for a while before leaving::
<Dealer> ::trudges out of the office:: Tam: He has lots of speeders. Unfortunately, he isn't willing to give them up so cheaply. However, he does have three speeder bikes that were traded in and recently overhauled. He is willing to part with them.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Skull:: Skull: What do you think?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: thinks, then turns to the dealer:: Dealer: Were they wrecked?
<Dealer> ::shrugs:: Skull: Don't know. He said they were working very well after the overhaul. For what that's worth.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: thinks again and turns to Tam:: Tam: I think a fighter craft might be more useful than speeder bikes, but it is your call.
<Tam_Sneed> Skull: Yeah, but this guy doesn't have a fighter. ::looks to the dealer:: Dealer: You know someone who has one?
<Dealer> ::thinks a bit, but finally shakes his head:: Both: All the people I know don't have fighters that would fit the price we are talking about. Unless you want a hulled out shell.
<Tam_Sneed> ::frowns and looks to Skull once more before deciding:: Dealer: Make some calls and see what you can find that works. ::looks to Skull:: Skull: Any preferences?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: thinks:: Tam: A shell would be of little use to us, unless you think your mechanic is good enough to piece a working fighter together from scratch.
<Tam_Sneed> Skull: He can, if he had the parts he needed. ::looks to the dealer:: Dealer: I'll make the price twenty-five thousand, if you get us a working fighter in very good condition. ::looks back to Skull:: Skull: You stil didn't mention a type you preferred. ::grins::
<Dealer> ::grins and looks to Skull::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: raises an eyebrow:: Tam: Oh, you mean fighter type? Well that would depend on what size you think we have room for, with two shuttles.
<Tam_Sneed> Skull: It'd have to be small. We already have one shuttle, and add two more... well, you get the picture.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Tam: Well an A-wing would fit the size limit easily enough. I wonder how easily we could get ahold of an E-wing..
<Dealer> ::nods:: Both: I understand the size you need. I'll go run some checks. ::rushes into his office again::
<Leena> #::motions to the table:: All: Okay come on now, sit... supper's getting cold... nayne... get another chair from the sitting room for olivia, please?
<Olivia_Brahn> #::watches her father get the chair. She frowns as she notices that he's limping slightly::
<Lliana> #Olivia: So... tell us... what have you been doing? Johb keeps making up stories about how you're fighting to keep the womp rats out of the kitchens in Mos Eisley....
<Olivia_Brahn> #::smacks her bother hard on the arm:: Johb: Johb!!
<Johb> #::gives his sister a poke back:: Olivia: I didn't... :: poke:: DO anything...
<Leena> #Olivia/Johb: hey! No fighting at the table please! :: points to the table:: Eat...
<Olivia_Brahn> #::makes a face at Johb and smiles to herself as she cuts her steak::
<Lliana> #Olivia: So? What have you been doing? is that your shuttle? or did you steal it?
<Leena> #Ilianna: Ilianna!
<Lliana> #Olivia: It was just a question... ::innocently but spoken with a hint of jealousy::
<Olivia_Brahn> #::smiles at her sister in a teasing way that makes Iliana scowl:: Ilianna: Well, Anna if you must know... it was stolen... but not by me...::watches Johb's eyes flicker with interest the looks around the table which is now quiet... all waiting for her to tell the story. Which she does.. everything from getting heartbroken by Soren and their journey with Tam Sneed... to leaving the planet barely alive with half their crew conscious and uninjured::
<Johb> #::has barely eaten a bite since his storytelling sister is much more interesting::
<Olivia_Brahn> #All: And so... that's the shuttle outside... we're only here for a day or so... we just finished a delivery to the lower province and I got leave enough to come up for a visit::
<Nayne> #Olivia: So what were you delivering this time?
<Olivia_Brahn> #::shrugs:: Nayne: I'm not sure really... but it was something really valuable...
<Nayne> #::gives her the usual Fatherly concerned look:: Olivia: Valuable? Well I hope you got paid well....
<Olivia_Brahn> #::smiles and nods:: Father: As a matter of fact... we did....::gets up and goes to her duffel, taking out her money bag and laying it on the table::
<Johb> #:: breathlessly:: Whoa.... there must be at least 10,000 credits in there....
<Olivia_Brahn> #::gulps down her Mango juice:: Johb: 25 actually... I deposited the other 75,000 in the bank before I came here....
<Leena> #::awestruck she looks at her daugher Olivia:: Olivia: 75?....
<Olivia_Brahn> #::nods:: Mom: yeah, I need to put some away for my future, but I also need some to live on... who knows when our next job will be.... ::smiles at them all:: Anyway... I wanted to give some to you guys...
<Nayne> #Olivia: 25,000 credits is an awful lot of money, Olivia...
<Olivia_Brahn> #::nods:: Father: So's a hundred...
<Nayne> #Olivia: But this is your hard earned money, dear... we couldn't possibly...
<Leena> #::cuts off her husband:: Nayne: Now dear... if Olivia wants to give us a gift... who are we to turn it down?.... ::she is soon joined by the protesting of Johb and Ilianna as well::
<Olivia_Brahn> #::frowns a little:: Father: Why don't you want it, Dad? You could get a new cruiser with it... or even just put it away for retirement...
<Leena> #::smiles gratefully at her daughter:: Olivia: Thank you so much Olivia... there are a few things that come to mind...
<Olivia_Brahn> #::grins and finishes her supper:: All: So where's dessert? ::looks at her mom:: And don't tell me you don't have any... I smelled the Zambini pie before I got off the shuttle...
<Leena> #::smiles as she finishes her supper and rises from the table to get the pie:: Olivia: You still have an amazing nose Olivia... You could smell my pies if you were on the other side of town...
<Olivia_Brahn> #Mother: And it hasn't failed me yet.... ::looks hungrily at the pie as they all wait for a slice::
<Tam_Sneed> Skull: So, what do you want to do after we finish here?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs again:: Tam: I didn't have anything planned.
<Tam_Sneed> ::rubs his stomach:: Skull: How about something to eat?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Tam: Sounds good. I hope you know a good place to eat here though, because I don't. :: laughs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins:: Skull: Depends on what you like to eat.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Tam: Well, growing up on Mon Cal, I'm quite partial to fish and crustaceans. But anything is fine. :: grins:: As long as it's not squid. :: laughs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::chuckles and looks towards the office:: Skull: This is taking much longer than I wanted it to.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods, looking around::
<Dealer> ::gets out of the office with a frown:: Both: I had to do some fast talking, but I think I found something for you. I can have it delivered with the two shuttles.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: looks at the Dealer's frown and raises an eyebrow:: Dealer: What did you get?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Skull and then to the dealer:: Dealer: Could you tell us more about what you found?
<Dealer> ::grins:: Tam: Of course! It's in perfect working order. Has quite a bit of cosmetic damage, but nothing to keep it from functioning. All weapons and defense systems are working fine.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods, listening::
<Tam_Sneed> Dealer: And...?
<Dealer> Tam: Well.. ::looks to both of them:: It's a cloakshape that had been modified a bit.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: raises an eyebrow:: Dealer: A cloakshape? :: shrugs:: Tam: Not the best. But it'll do.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Dealer: Fine. Let's draw up the papers. ::follows the dealer to the office::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: stays outside while Tam deals with the paperwork, looking around::
ACTION:: Other people are milling about the shuttles, looking them over. Just shoppers, as far as Skull knows.::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: keeps an eye on the shuttles they picked out::
<Arani_Chianna> @::moves in a little closer as she dances:: Zarek: If you ever need help.. just ask.. I'm useful for fixing things in small passages too ya know.. ::grins::
<Zarek> @::straightens a little as Arani moves closer to him. He gets a whiff of her perfume, and he's pretty sure his head swims a bit. Finally he forces a smile:: Arani: Um, yeah, I'll be sure to let you know if I ever need the help...
<Arani_Chianna> @::smiles:: Zarek: Good. It might even be fun. ::winks at him::
<Zarek> @::laughs nervously and suddenly starts concentrating more on his dancing:: Arani: I'm sure it would be...
<Arani_Chianna> @::laughs and dances quietly for a bit, giving Zarek a break::
@ACTION:: Several girls begin dancing a bit closer to Zarek and smiling to him. Likewise, several guys begin to show interest in a certain Zeltron girl::
<Zarek> @::as if he wasn't already nervous enough, these new admirers only make Zarek worse. Still, he does his best to look like he's enjoying himself, though his eyes keep glancing back at Arani, as he doesn't want to get separated from her::
<Arani_Chianna> @::smiles at the people coming around, giving a few of the better looking guys a sly wink::
<Zarek> @::Zarek calls out to Arani over the music:: Arani: So, is it like this all the time?
<Arani_Chianna> @::shrugs:: Zarek: Pretty much. In case you hadn't noticed, I tend to draw attention. Even when I'm not dressed like this. ::laughs::
<Zarek> @Arani: Oh, trust me, I've noticed... ::gives the other guys crowding around Arani a glare::
<Arani_Chianna> @::laughs as Zarek gives all her admirers a dirty glare::
<Zarek> @::is intercepted by one of the other girls who'd approached, and he smiles politely at her, but he manages to get by and push his way through the crowd of guys around Arani:: Arani: Okay, this is getting crazy. Maybe we should go somewhere else.
<Arani_Chianna> @::shrugs and looks toward the stairs:: Zarek: We could go upstairs if you want something quieter.
<Zarek> @::looks up, and suddenly gets nervous again:: Arani: Up there...?
<Arani_Chianna> @::grins:: Zarek: It's quieter..
<Zarek> @Arani: Yeah, but it's also a lot more...well...oh, hell with it. It has to be better than here.
@ACTION:: The girls move from Zarek and join the men that were eyeing Arani, after the two move away from them::
<Arani_Chianna> @::laughs and gets a couple more drinks from the bar before heading for the stairs::
<Zarek> @::swallows nervously and follows Arani up::
<Arani_Chianna> @::finds an empty couch with a low table in front of it, setting the drinks on the table and sitting down::
<Zarek> @::sits down on the couch, though not very close to Arani, and looks around:: Well...here we are...
<Arani_Chianna> @::smiles and sips at her drink:: Zarek: Yep. Here where it's quieter.
<Zarek> @::grabs his drink and sips it:: Arani: And less crowded...
<Arani_Chianna> @Zarek: Exactly.. which is what you wanted. ::smiles::
<Zarek> @Arani: Heh, yeah...I did, didn't I? ::nervously takes another sip of his drink::
<Arani_Chianna> @::giggles at his nervousness:: Zarek: I'm not going to jump on you. Not in public anyway. ::grins::
<Zarek> @::visibly relaxes a little:: Arani: Right, okay...
<Arani_Chianna> @::laughs:: Zarek: Just have some fun.
@ACTION:: Several men enter the club and begin looking around. After a few minutes, they separate and begin searching the club::
<Zarek> @Arani: I'm trying, but this... ::waves his arm around at the club:: Isn't the kind of fun I'm used to.
<Arani_Chianna> @::smiles and sips her drink:: Zarek: So what's your kind of fun? We have time before we leave again.. if it's to be found on Coruscant anyway..
@ACTION:: One man climbs the wide steps to the balcony, as another one climbs the steps on the opposite side of the balcony, both looking at everyone they meet::
<Zarek> @Arani: Uh, well... ::notices someone new coming up the stairs and notices they seem to be looking for someone. He frowns as he watches them for a moment.::
<Arani_Chianna> @::takes another drink and looks where Zarek is looking, shrugging it off. People look for other people in clubs all the time::
<Zarek> @::that bad feeling he had earlier is starting to come back...::
@ACTION:: One of the men see Zarek looking at him and then waves to the other two, who quickly move towards Zarek and Arani's location::
<Zarek> @Arani: Uh oh. We've got company.
<Arani_Chianna> @::watches them approach:: Zarek: That's odd. I don't know anyone here, and there's no one I know of who would be angry with me..
<Zarek> @Arani: Well, we could either sit here wondering what they want with us, or we could try to get out of here... ::looks around for an escape route::
@ACTION:: One of the men stops and holds a hand to his ear, and then waves the other men off, before heading down the stairs himself::
<Zarek> @::his eyes narrow, and he frowns in confusion:: What the?
<Arani_Chianna> @::shrugs and takes another drink:: Zarek: They're gone now.
<Zarek> @::shakes his head and takes another sip of his drink:: I don't like it...something's wrong.
<Tam_Sneed> ::leaves the office, still talking:: Dealer: I'll be there first thing in the morning, expecting to see some shuttles and a fighter.
<Dealer> ::calling after Tam:: Tam: Not a problem. The delivery will be put together tonight.
<Tam_Sneed> ::walks to Skull:: Skull: Hungry?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Tam: Yep. Everything in order?
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Skull: Yeah. Went smooth. I made sure they wouldn't double deal us, by making payment upon delivery. Only put five thousand down on faith. ::grins:: Gotta watch these guys.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Tam: I've certainly run into their kind before on other worlds. I imagine it's much worse here though.
<Tam_Sneed> ::moves to a taxi stand and places a call for one::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: follows Tam::
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins:: Skull: Yeah, but at least here, the authorities will help you out a little. ::waits for the taxi to arrive::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods, still looking around::
ACTION:: A taxi pulls up to the stand and the two get in. The taxi zips away soon after::
<Tam_Sneed> Skull: I know this little place that imports all sorts of things. It's not cheap, but you get what you pay for.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Tam: Apparently money is not a problem, at least for now. :: smiles:: I'd like to thank you for letting me join your crew Mr. Sneed.
<Tam_Sneed> Skull: Seems you joined at the right time. Things are definitely looking up for us.
ACTION:: The taxi follows the traffic, and suddenly pulls off the line and into another one, before leaving again to pull up to a pad::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: laughs:: Tam: So it would seem.
<Tam_Sneed> :: pays the driver and gets out:: Skull: It shouldn't be far now. ::looks around::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: climbs out of the taxi and follows Tam::
<Tam_Sneed> ::heads down a street lines with shops and restaurants, until he comes to the one he wanted:: Skull: This is it. :: brushes off his clothes and enters the restaurant and waits to be seated:: Skull: Snazzy eh?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods, looking around:: Tam: Quite.
ACTION:: It isn't long and Tam and Skull are seated at a small table for two, with menus and drinks in front of them::
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Part 005
Episode 003 Part 005
Prelude:
Several hours have passed and the sun is peeking it's way through the cityscape of Coruscant. Some clubs are closing, while others are just getting started. A ray of sunlight filters into various windows, pouring light into the rooms and hangars.
As morning begins in this portion of Coruscant, activity begins to pick up again.
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<Tam_Sneed> ::stretches and makes his wy down the stairs towards the shuttle bay of Maverick::
ACTION:: The sound of a ship arriving can be heard outside the hangar where Maverick is parked::
<Tam_Sneed> :: opens the bay doors and then heads down to open the hangar doors::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: hears the ship and leaves the medbay, heading out to see if their shuttles have arrived::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets down to the hangar controls and opens the doors, putting a hand on his blaster, instinctively::
ACTION:: As the doors open, a large freighter comes into view. Once there's enough space, the freighter surges foward to enter the hangar::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: spots Tam and moves over to him:: Tam: Right on time, huh?
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Skull: At least they have that going for them. Let's see if they pulled through with the rest. ::grins and heads back towards Maverick's shuttle bay::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods and follows him::
ACTION:: The freighter lands directly in front of Maverick and opens it's bay doors. Inside are two shuttles and a fighter, just as promised. Also inside are several men, preparing to offload the ships::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: looks the fighter over as it's being offloaded::
<Tam_Sneed> :: directs where to put each shuttle and the fighter, leaving room for the shuttle Olivia has:: Skull: How's that fighter?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs:: Tam: One cloakshape is as good as another, at least on the surface. But they're infinately customizable.
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins:: Skull: Good to hear it. Zarek will like that as well.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Tam: He seems to really love tinkering with things.
<Tam_Sneed> ::laughs:: Skull: That is his job. At least in his mind. :: begins his walk-around with the delivery crew before signing for it::
<Olivia_Brahn> #::is sleeping solidly, flaked off in her bed with half the covers off, her arms sprawled out on either side and one of her feet out over the bed as the sun's first rays drift into her room::
<Olivia_Brahn> #::as she sleeps, a small droid drifts in and pulls the covers up over her, Olivia twitches slightly and once the droid leaves the room, she tosses them off again, snorts a little and goes back into her deep sleep::
<Olivia_Brahn> #::something small and furry tickles her foot as it leaps on the bed. Basically a small ball of fur with legs and a tongue, it starts to lick at Olivia's toes, then bounds up to lick at her face::
<Olivia_Brahn> #::flinches and then squirms:: Aloud: Argh!! What the...?? :: blinks and looks up into the tiny eyes of the Brahn's family pet. She smirks:: Pet: Morning Duuka...
<Olivia_Brahn> #::The creature makes sort of a purring chirping sound as it licks at her again, bounding up to sit on her shoulder and wrap a fingerlike furry tail halfway around her neck and shoulders to keep it's balance as she gets out of bed::
<Olivia_Brahn> #::heads for the kitchen to get some breakfast as the smell of fresh sausages and eggs meets her nose. A worker droid works busily away::
<Droid> #Olivia: Morning Miss Brahn... would you like some jawa juice?
<Olivia_Brahn> #::nods groggily:: Droid: Sure Em... ::sits herself at the table as the droid brings over the juice::
<Olivia_Brahn> #::gulps her jawa juice down and sighs contentedly:: Self: man, I've missed being here...
<Johb>#::comes into the kitchen and snickers as she gives his sister a poke in the ribs::
<Olivia_Brahn> #::cringes as she makes a swipe at him back and when she misses, kicks him under the table::
<Johb> #Sis: hey! no Kicking!
<Olivia_Brahn> #Johb: Says who?? ::gives him another poke::
<Johb> # was sitting at the table and stands to make another swipe at his sister, which she quickly avoids as she springs up from the table to avoid him::
<Olivia_Brahn> #:: dashes around the Island in the middle of the kitchen and runs out the back door as Johb chases after her. Having grown some he quickly pounces on her and the begin to wrestle:: Johb: Ouch! hey Watch the hair!! ugh!! ::grunts under his weight as he tries to get her into a headlock::
<Olivia_Brahn> #::Though johb is stronger than her, Olivia is smarter and manages to pin him to the ground in a way that he can't move as she sits on top of him, smiling down at him:: Johb: Don't pick a fight you can't win, little bro
<Leena> #Olivia: Olivia!! Get off your brother!! :: bellows from the kitchen window::
<Olivia_Brahn> #::looks appalled:: Mom: What? he started it!!
<Leena> #Olivia: I don't care WHO started it! I'm finishing it!... Get off him now... Em-3 has your breakfast ready... now come on in before it gets cold
<Olivia_Brahn> #::waits for her mother to disappear and gives Johb another poke as he laughs and points making faces at his sister for getting in trouble::
<Olivia_Brahn> #::gets off her bother and goes back into the house as he jumps her and gets her into a headlock:: Johb: JOHB!! Get off me or I'll pin you again!
<Johb> #:: drags his sister into the house laughing as she tries to get away::
<Leena> #Olivia: Olivia stop yelling..::shakes her head at her daughter as she eats her breakfast::
<Olivia_Brahn> #::yanks herself free and looks at her mother in horror:: Mom: Did you happen to see why I was yelling?? :: polps down at the table::
<Leena> #Olivia: of course I did...Dont' be silly. I don't know why you're getting so upset.. Johb was just playing...
<Johb> #::mock scoffs as he shovels food into his mouth:: Olivia: yeah Livvy, geez... chill, would ya?
<Olivia_Brahn> #::scowls and eats her breakfast thinking... NOW I remember why I left::
<Olivia_Brahn> #::eats and gets up from the table:: Johb/Mom: Well, I'd better go get my stuff.... I've got to report back to Maverick...
<Leena> #::looks up a little surprised:: Olivia: What? i thought you said a couple of days...
<Olivia_Brahn> #Mom: I did... :: begins to lie:: but I got a comm from Tam last night saying he needed my help with some things back on Mav before we set out again so.... ::heads off to her room to get her duffle::
<Arani_Chianna> @:: pours a very drunk Zarek into a cab outside the club and gives the driver the address of the hotel, Zarek's room number, and a hefty tip to take him there and get a bellhop to help him to his room::
@ACTION:: The taxi driver promises to do as asked, also adding that it isn't the first time, then speeds away with Zarek in the back::
<Arani_Chianna> @::watches the taxi go, then shrugs and turns to walk up the street, checking out the clubs that are just opening::
<Arani_Chianna> @::finds a club that looks like it has halfway decent looking people going in the door, and walks in::
<Tam_Sneed> ::finishes his walk-around after about an hour and signs for the delivery::
ACTION:: The delivery crew returns to the freighter and the ramp withdraws before the doors close on the freighter.::
<Tam_Sneed> ::closes the shuttle bay doors and leaves to take care of the hangar doors again::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: continues looking over the fighter, checking to see if it has any non-stock modifications::
<Tam_Sneed> ::closes the hangar doors, after the freighter is clear, then returns to Maverick::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets to the shuttlebay and begins doing what repairs to one of the shuttles:: Skull: What have you found for repairs? We need to make a list for Zarek.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Tam: I haven't found much so far, but I'll mark down any I see.
<Tam_Sneed> Skull: Thanks. I'm sure Zarek will appreciate it. :: begins his list as well::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: continues working on his repairs and modifications list, if there are any of the latter::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs as the list is a bit longer than he was hoping:: Self: Zarek's gonna love this one. ::looks at the other shuttle and shakes his head:: This had better be less of a problem child. ::clears his pad screen after saving the first list::
<Tam_Sneed> :: begins getting into the second shuttle and finds that it isn't as bad as the first::
<Arani_Chianna> @::walks over to the bar and orders a drink::
<Chas> @:: gets the bartender's attention and has him send an expensive drink over to Arani::
<Arani_Chianna> @::sips at the drink and turns to smile at the man the bartender pointed out::
<Chas> @:: nods to Arani from the other end of the bar, raising his glass to her with a smile::
<Arani_Chianna> @::raises her glass and winks at him, walking over:: Chas: May I join you?
<Chas> @:: looks her over and grins:: Arani: Of course.
<Arani_Chianna> @::smiles and sits down:: Chas: Thanks for the drink
<Chas> @: nods:: Arani: Just showing my appreciation.
<Arani_Chianna> @::smiles and takes a sip:: Chas: Appreciation?
<Chas> @: grins:: Arani: For coming here and allowing me to look upon such beauty.
<Arani_Chianna> @ ::nods:: Chas: I see. Well you're very welcome. Look all you like. ::grins::
<Chas> @: grins and does just that:: Arani: So what's your name, oh lovely one?
<Arani_Chianna> @ ::smiles:: Chas: Arani
<Chas> @: smiles and extends his hand to her:: Arani: Pleasure to meet you Arani. You can call me Chas.
<Arani_Chianna> @ ::shakes his hand and sips her drink again:: Chas: So.. what brings you here?
<Chas> @:: lifts her hand and kisses it once she shakes his:: Arani: Business.
<Arani_Chianna> @ ::smiles and nods:: Chas: Me too unfortunately.. but the boss did give me some time off.
<Chas> @:: nods:: Arani: Same here. They get pretty generous when I roll out a new ship design.
<Arani_Chianna> @ ::laughs:: Chas: And mine is pretty generous when I keep his ship from being blown up. So you're a ship designer?
<Chas> @:: nods and takes a sip of his drink:: Arani: Yep. And you?
<Arani_Chianna> @ ::shrugs:: Chas: Load master on a freighter.. I make sure it's packed right, but once we're in space I'm pretty bored. I help out the mechanic sometimes if he needs an extra pair of hands
<Chas> @:: smiles:: Arani: Bored huh? Is that why you came in here, looking for some fun?
<Arani_Chianna> @ ::grins:: Chas: Always. I poured the mechanic into a cab after the last club we were in closed. He couldn't keep up with my kind of fun. ::winks and finishes her drink::
<Chas> @:: grins:: Arani: I see.
<Arani_Chianna> @ Chas: I'm on leave until tomorrow morning. How about you? ::grins::
<Chas> @:: finishes his drink:: Arani: They won't need me back for a few days, I've got my staff working on some predesign research for a new model fighter.
<Arani_Chianna> @ ::laughs:: Chas: I don't know what I'd do with a staff. I'd be even more bored if I didn't do everything myself
<Chas> @:: smiles:: Arani: Yeah, but think of all the clubs you could visit and all the fun you could have. :: grins::
<Arani_Chianna> @ ::shrugs:: Chas: Sure.. when we're not in space, ::laughs::
<Chas> @:: nods:: Arani: You need your own ship so you can come and go as you please when you're not needed. :: grins:: Perhaps we could get out of here and go over some of my designs.
<Arani_Chianna> @ ::smiles:: Chas: Sure. That sounds great. I used to have my own ship, but it was junk.
<Chas> @:: nods and turns to pay for their drinks:: Arani: Well then. :: stands and offers her his arm:: Shall we?
<Arani_Chianna> @ ::nods and takes his arm:: Chas: We shall
<Chas> @:: smiles and leads her out of the club::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: finishes giving the fighter a thorough going over, saving his list::
<Tam_Sneed> ::is up to his elbows with his list, but is close to finishing::
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Part 006
Episode 003 Part 006
Prelude:
Six hours have passed since the last we saw our "heroes". It is now close to noon on Coruscant and the shuttle that Olivia had taken, is now back in it's usual resting spot on Maverick.
Maverick is only scheduled to be there the rest of the day, and it will be leaving that evening.
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<Tam_Sneed> ::walks through the shuttlebay once more, looking over the new purchases::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: spots Tam and heads over to him:: Pleased with your purchases, captain?
<Tam_Sneed> ::holds up the data pad:: Skull: I'd be more pleased if these lists weren't so long, but they were a good bargain.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods and looks around:: Is everyone back yet?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::is in her quarters stowing away what she brought back from her trip::
<Tam_Sneed> ::shakes his head:: Skull: They still have at least twelve hours to enjoy themselves. ::stops and looks to him:: Olivia made her way back, though. ::grins::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods::
<Tam_Sneed> Skull: What do you have planned for that time? :: begins to walk again, taking his time::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs:: I don't have anything planned. To tell the truth your ship seems a tad boring when there is no work to be done. :: laughs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::nod:: Skull: How much do you know about starship mechanics? ::chuckles::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: laughs:: I know a little, but not much.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks at the lists and then the shuttles and fighter:: Skull: Maybe we can tackle the simple stuff, before Zarek returns. ::hands him the data pad::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: takes the pad and nods, getting to work fixing whatever he feels comfortable trying::
<Tam_Sneed> Skull: If you need help, just holler. I'll be working on this shuttle over here. :: points to one of the "new" shuttles::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::enters the shuttlebay:: Tam: So when are we leaving again?
<Tam_Sneed> ::opens the shuttle hatch and then heads over to get a few tools::
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: Why? You have a hot date? ::grins::
<Olivia_Brahn> Tam: I might.... so when are we leaving?
<Tam_Sneed> ::gives her a look of annoyance:: Olivia: I'm packing up in twelve hours. With or without those who aren't here. ::takes the tools and goes into the shuttle::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::follows him into the shuttle:: Tam: Anything I can do to help get ready?
<Tam_Sneed> :: pulls a panel:: Olivia: Don't want to keep you from your hot date. :: positions himself to do some work, then grabs a spanner::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::gives him an odd look and smirks:: Tam: I'm sorry. I don't mean to be so cranky... the visit with my family didn't end too well
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Olivia: Not a problem. If you aren't headed anywhere, you can give Mr. Skulonn a hand. He's not too familiar with starship repairs.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Tam: Okay... by the way... where's Zarek he isn't helping you?
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs:: Olivia: Guess Arani has him having a better time than this old ship would be.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::frowns slightly:: Tam: Oh... ::heads off to find Skulon::
<Tam_Sneed> :: pulls out a bad relay and it's corresponding circuitry and sets it aside:: Self: I'd rather be looking for our next job. ::sighs:: Should be easy enough to get one though. ::continues to work on the shuttle::
<Tam_Sneed> :: pulls himself out of the opening and collects the parts he removed, then heads off the shuttle to put them on a cart::
<Tam_Sneed> ::searches the spare parts that are stored there for any replacement parts::
<Tam_Sneed> ::finds some of the parts and takes them back to the shuttle he was fixing::
<Tam_Sneed> ::climbs back into the opening and starts putting things back how they should be.::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: is currently attempting to replace a few burnt out contact points in the fighter Tam bought::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::spies one of the new shuttles open and heads inside:: Skull: Skulon?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: is still on top of the fighter, working on the burnt contacts::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::quickly looks around and heads outside again, hearing something coming from the top of the fighter:: Skull: Skulon?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: looks down, having not noticed Olivia at first:: Olivia: Oh, hello. :: smiles::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles up at him:: Skull: need a hand?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Olivia: I could use it. I managed to replace a few of these contact points, but most of them are pretty tricky. :: reaches down to offer her a hand up::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::climbs up on top of the shuttle with his help:: Skull: So what else needs to be done?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shows her the datapad with the list of repairs, a couple of the easier ones checked off already::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and grabs the right tools, sliding to the rear of the fighter to start to work on one of the issues:: Skull: So where did you and Tam find these?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: gets back to work on the contacts:: Olivia: Some second hand dealer in the city. I was hoping for something better than a cloakshape, as far as the fighter is concerned, but the shuttles seem to be fairly good.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks up:: Skul:: Shuttles? you mean he has more than one? ::looks around::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Olivia: He bought two shuttles and this fighter.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::spies the shuttles and nods:: Skul: nice...
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Olivia: They should work out just fine.
ACTION:: Repairs go well for the few that can be done without Zarek's help. Time slips by and soon the they would notice that they only have ten hours left before departure and still no Zarek or Arani.::
<Tam_Sneed> :: puts the panel back on, after replacing all of the parts he removed, then powers up the systems to the shuttle::
ACTION:: The shuttle Tam is in lifts off the deck and lights up inside. Most of the systems seem to be working, with the exception of shields and weapons.::
<Tam_Sneed> ::shuts the shuttle down and runs another diagnostic to see if something burnt out or not::
<Tam_Sneed> ::checks the display and smiles, before shutting everything down completely::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: tests the repairs he was able to manage::
ACTION:: The cloakshape does much the same as Tam's shuttle, with the exception of the weapons coming online::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: smiles and shuts down the systems he was testing, looking over at Olivia:: Olivia: Looks like we did alright.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles up at him and closes the panel when she's done:: Skul: looks that way alright....
<Olivia_Brahn> ::climbs down off the fighter::
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes the tools and returns them:: Both: You two want to go get a bite to eat?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: hops down off the fighter and nods, putting some spare parts and tools away:: Tam: Sounds good.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and looks up at Tam:: Tam: Sure
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins:: Both: Wash up and let's go.
<Arani_Chianna> @ ::leaves Chas's apartment, finally worn out enough to want some rest, and decides to head for Mav.. she looks around for a cab::
<Arani_Chianna> @ ::gets in a cab and starts to tell the driver to bring her to the hanger, but then decides to check on Zarek and gives him the address of the hotel instead::
<Arani_Chianna> @ ::hops out of the cab once it reaches the hotel, and heads for her room, then through the connecting door into Zarek's. Finding him still sleeping it off, she leaves him a note, goes downstairs to pay her bill and leaving a wake up call for Zarek so he doesn't miss his flight, then hails another cab::
@ACTION:: Arani climbs in a cab and it leaves moments later. As the cab makes it's way into the midday traffic, a speeder truck also makes its way into the same line of traffic::
<Arani_Chianna> @::leans her head back and closes her eyes::
@ACTION:: The cab takes a turn out of traffic to head towards the hangar's location. Minutes later, the speeder truck comes out of nowhere and slams into the side of the cab, sending it crashing into the side of a huge industrial building, and spiraling downward::
<Arani_Chianna> @::opens her eyes wide and sits forward, looking out the window::
@ACTION:: The cab driver is knocked out, and Arani can see the speeder truck following them down::
<Arani_Chianna> @::hops into the front of the cab and shoves the unconscious driver out of the way, taking the controls::
@ACTION:: The cab hits the side of the building again, and begins to tumble foward. At that moment, the speeder truck comes up from under the cab and sets it right again, helping it set down with a less than fatal thud. The thud does send Arani flying out of the cab and onto the street below::
<Arani_Chianna> @::lays still, not sure how bad it is yet::
@ACTION:: THe speeder truck sets down and three men hop out. They look the broken cab over, briefly, and then find Arani. Without saying anything, they shoot her twice, at a stun setting, luckily::
<Arani_Chianna> @:: passes out::
@ACTION:: An hour after the crash, Arani wakes up. She finds herself in a cell of some sort. There is a light source, but no windows, and the door is very solid.::
<Arani_Chianna> @::stands up and heads for the door, pounding on it::
@ACTION:: Arani gets no response, but she does get sore hands from pounding::
<Arani_Chianna> @::yells a few nasty words, then leans against the wall and slumps down into a sitting position, wondering how long she was out.. and if anyone will bother looking for her.. ::
@ACTION:: The lights in Arani's cell go out, and it's pitch dark. Suddenly the door slides open and a small pan of food (bread and gravy-like substance) is sent skittering across the floor, before the door closes again. The lights come on once more.::
<Arani_Chianna> @::ignores the food and scrambles for the door, yelling and pounding again::
@ACTION:: Fifteen minutes after her dinner was served, the lights go out again, in her cell. This time, the door doesn't open. Nothing happens::
<Arani_Chianna> @::sits in the dark, waiting for something to happen::
@ACTION:: A small hissing is heard as gas fills Arani's cell. Moments later, Arani is fast asleep::
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Part 007
Episode 003 Part 007
Prelude:
Flashing lights and signs fill the view from the small cafe, as the three finish up their meals. The food was quite good, compared to other places they have been in the past. They have four hours before their scheduled departureand still no contact from either Arani or Zarek. Since there is plenty of time for them, there is no reason to really worry, yet.
Meanwhile, Arani is still in her cell. Lights and meals come and go, but still no other contact with the outside world is given to her. Even her captors say nothing to her.
Zarek's location is still unknown. He was last seen in the hotel room, by Arani. Whether he made his wake-up call or not, only he knows.
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<Tam_Sneed> ::sets his fork down and takes a sip from his drink:: Both: So, you two have some time yet. Thought of anything to do?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shakes his head, setting his glass down on the table::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles and shrugs:: not really... I was gonna check out that cute waiter over there, but we're leaving soon so why bother?
ACTION:: A droid bustles over to the table and clears off the empty dishes, then scurries away quickly::
<Tam_Sneed> ::glances to the guy Olivia mentioned:: Olivia: Hey, if he is off shift soon enough, go for it. ::grins::
<Waiter> ::notices the looks towards him and heads for the table::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shakes her head and wrinkles her nose:: Tam: Nah, besides I.... ::looks up to see the waiter approach them::.... oh, shazbot...
<Tam_Sneed> ::sets his empty glass down and settles into his seat::
<Waiter> All: Would you like anything else? More drinks, perhaps?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks up at the waiter:: Waiter: None for me. ::looks to he others::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shakes her head:: Waiter: I'm good thanks... we're leaving soon anyway
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shakes his head:: Waiter: No, thank you.
<Waiter> ::nods:: All: Very well. Who will be paying?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Skull and shrugs:: Skull: I paid last night. ::grins::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles:: I'll get it....
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: laughs and nods:: Tam: True. I.. :: hears Olivia and smiles, nodding to her:: Olivia: Thank you.
<Waiter> ::smiles to Olivia:: Men: You let a beautiful woman pay for you? ::shakes his head:: For shame. ::smiles and hands the tiny data pad to her:: Olivia: Just insert your credit account chit in the slot and press your thumb on the screen.
<Olivia_Brahn> :: does as instructed and smirks at the waiter's compliment:: Thanks....
<Tam_Sneed> ::just chuckles at the waiter's obvious joke::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::glances at Tam and makes a slight face when the waiter isn't looking::
<Waiter> :: bows slightly to her first and to the others:: All: Have a wonderful day. ::turns and walks off to tend to another table::
<Tam_Sneed> :: pushes back his chair and stands up, smiling:: Olivia: I won't ask what sort of tip you gave him. ::winks and chuckles::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: stands as well::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::raises her eyebrows at him:: Tam: What's that supposed to mean?
<Tam_Sneed> ::just shakes his head:: Both: Let's get out of here. ::heads for the door:: Have anything you want to do before heading back?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: hangs back, waiting on Olivia::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::follows them both out the door:: Tam: Not really... what about you?
<Tam_Sneed> ::shakes his head again:: Olivia: Nothing here for me to do really. There's lots to offer, but nothing I like. I'll go with you guys if you want to do something though.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs:: Both: I don't know what is here to do.
ACTION:: As the three walk down the street, they are being spied upon from a side street, behind them. A small person speaks into a wrist comm and watches them.::
<Olivia_Brahn> Both: There is a cinema not too far from here if you're up for some entertainment
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs:: Olivia: I don't mind, as long as it's nothing boring. ::grins to her::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Both: That's fine with me.
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: Lead the way then. ::motions for her to take the lead::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::leads them down the street toward a tall building with a banner just out front with several pictures of what's playing in each of the cinemas::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: glances up at the banner::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks at the pictures:: Olivia: What's your choice?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shakes her head:: Both: They all look good to me.... that one looks the most interesting... :: points to an image of a young man with a wizard's robes and a magic wand and a dragon in the background::
ACTION:: The little guy seems to have followed the three, but stays in the shadows, talking into his comm::
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: Looks like a children's show. ::shrugs:: But if it's exciting enough, I'll join you. ::looks around:: I just hope no one sees me going in. ::grins::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: looks closer at the image:: Both: Is he some sort of Jedi apprentice?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shakes her head and points to several adults entering the cinema:: Tam: Don't feel too bad...
<Tam_Sneed> Skull: I'm sure it's fictional, so it could be. ::grins to egg Olivia on a bit more::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::chuckles:: Tam: Just about anything you see in the cinema isn't real.....
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs:: Olivia: Just get the tickets and let's go. ::grins motioning to the ticket terminal::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: pays for the tickets and heads inside::
<Tam_Sneed> ::follows Olivia closely::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs and follows the pair::
ACTION:: The three find their seats easily, within the ampitheater. What looks to be a stage in the middle of the large room stands out, with seating all around it. Not long after they sit down, the lighting dims and the "stage" projects a huge image into the center of the room, providing a hologram of the show.::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::gets comfortable and watches the show::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs and snuggles down into his seat, shifting a few times to get settled in::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: sits, watching the stage::
ACTION:: The hologram looks VERY real, and it doesn't take long for the audience to get into it. Gasps can be heard often in the large room::
<Tam_Sneed> ::chuckles as he looks around at the audience, then leans in to Olivia:: Olivia: Is this worth it?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shrugs:: Tam: if anything the reaction of the audience... ::chuckles::
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods and shifts again, to get comfortable::
ACTION:: Nearly two hours pass and the show is at it's climatic ending::
<Tam_Sneed> ::opens his eyes and sees that the show is almost over:: Self: Finally. ::looks over to Skull and nudges him to wake him, if he's asleep::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: glances at Tam as he nudges him::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gives Skull a grin and then looks to Olivia::
ACTION:: The show comes to an end and the hologram slowly fades, before the lights come up in the theater::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets up and stretches::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::yawns:: Both: I don't know about you all, but I thought it was fun
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins:: Olivia: I enjoyed it.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: stands, looking around::
<Tam_Sneed> Both: I'm ready to get back. I hope the others are there, when we get there. That way we can leave a bit early.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Tam: Lead the way Boss
<Tam_Sneed> ::heads for the exit:: Both: Maybe next time we can see another show together. ::chuckles::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: follows the pair::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shakes her head:: Tam: What so you can take a nap again?
<Tam_Sneed> ::laughs:: Olivia: So you caught me!
ACTION:: The group leaves the theater and heads for the shuttle pad. The little man is still there, out of sight::
<Olivia_Brahn> It was kind of hard not to hear you snoring
<Tam_Sneed> ::happy to be outside, he makes his way through the streets:: Olivia: I don't snore. Never! ::chuckles:: Must have been Mr. Skulonn, here.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: laughs and shakes his head::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets to the shuttle pad and stops to pay for the shuttle's stay:: Both: You two go on. I'll be right there.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods and follows Olivia::
<Tam_Sneed> :: pays up and walks to the shuttle::
ACTION:: A small speeder pulls up to the pad and the small man rushes to it, before it pulls away::
<Tam_Sneed> ::enters the shuttle and locks the hatch, before heading for his usual seat::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::once inside the shuttle, she heads for the pilot's seat and begins powering it up::
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: I'm sorry about the show. I've never been one to sit for one of those, and after eating all that food, I got a little tired.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles:: Tam: it's okay... I think I missed a part or two myself.... ::smirks:: At least I got to see how it ended though...
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes his seat and smiles:: Olivia: Take us home.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and lifts the shuttle off from the ground, taking it back to the Maverick::
ACTION:: THe shuttle lifts off the pad and speeds off towards the hangar where Maverick resides. Far behind the shuttle, a small speeder follows at a casual pace.::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks out the view port:: Both: The sooner we leave this place, the better I'll feel.
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Part 008
Episode 003 Part 008
Prelude:
A shaft of light invades the darkness of the room, as a tray of food is slid inside. The light quickly disappears and the room is immersed in complete darkness again. Arani still hasn't heard any sounds, other than the abrasive sliding of the food trays, over the past twelve hours.
The shuttle bay doors of Maverick open to reveal a shuttle. It enters and lands, powering down immediately afterwards. Inside the shuttle are Olivia, Skull and Tam. As the doors of the shuttle bay closes, a small speeder slips inside and comes to a quick stop. The men in the speeder hop out and rush to the shuttle's hatch. The bay doors close.
Through all of this, there is still no word from Zarek.
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<Olivia_Brahn> ::gets up from her seat and heads to the shuttle hatch::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: stands:: I wonder if Arani and Zarek are back yet.
<Tam_Sneed> ::follows Olivia:: Skull: They better be. If they don't get back, we may have to look for new help.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: frowns slightly but follows::
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs as he gets to the hatch:: Skull: Maybe the credits were too much and they felt our life wasn't worth their time. ::grins:: Can't blame them I guess.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::gives Tam a smirk:: Tam: You really think they'd do that?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: doesn't comment, since he doesn't really know either Arani or Zarek well enough to guess what they might do::
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs:: Olivia: Seen it before. But those two, it's hard to say.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::thinks about Soren and Naal:: Tam: I know what you mean...but honestly... I'm not so sure... Arani just seems to like being along for the ride... and Zarek... well... if he didn't have something to fix he'd be lost... I've never heard him say he doesn't like it with us
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: You may be right. Let's hope so, at least. :: presses the button to open the hatch::
ACTION:: The hatch opens showing nothing out of the ordinary::
<Tam_Sneed> ::heads down the steps:: Both: I hope you found a use for your fortunes. Mine is pretty much spent already.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shakes his head, waiting his turn to exit the shuttle:: Tam: I haven't spent much at all.
<Tam_Sneed> ::chuckles as he continues away from the shuttle:: Skull: I've noticed.
<Olivia_Brahn> Tam/Skull: I gave some of it to my family. They wondered what i'd done to earn it.... ::grins devilishly::
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: What did you tell... ::turns to see a couple blasters pointed at them from under the shuttle::
<Man1> All: Move together and keep your hands where we can see them. :: ducks out from under the shuttle::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::The smile suddenly vanishes from her face as she glances at Tam for signs on what to do::
<Arani_Chianna> @::gets up and rushes toward the door, kicking her food through the darkness on the way, and yells and pounds again, of course knowing it will do no good::
@ACTION:: Arani slips a little on the food tray, but doesn't fall. She does mess up her shoes and her food, however.::
<Arani_Chianna> @::screams herself hoarse, which doesn't take long since she's done it so many times already, and huddles back on the floor, wishing she'd had the time to send just one message before the crash::
<Voice> @ ::crackles over the hidden speaker:: *Arani*: Arani Chianna. I do not expect you ro cooperate, but it would be in your best interests. Tell me where your friends are, or I will be forced to extract the information in a more deadly fashion.
<Arani_Chianna> @::screams something very rude and profane, all the while thinking to herself that time is likely up and she wouldn't know where they are anyway::
<Voice> @ *Arani*: Now, that was not very appropriate. Perhaps several more hours of silence will give you time to contemplate your decision.
<Arani_Chianna> @::spits out a few more nasty curse words::
@ACTION:: The lights of the dark cell suddenly come on at full intensity, making the room a very bright, blinding white::
<Arani_Chianna> @::squinches her eyes shut and huddles in her corner, arms over her head::
<Tam_Sneed> :: puts his hands up:: Man1: If this is a robbery, we have no cargo, as of yet.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: raises his arms as well::
<Man1> ::grins:: Tam: You don't have anything we want.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::scowls::Man1: Then why are you here??
<Man2> ::comes out from under the shuttle as well and moves to a different vantage point to cover the three::
<Man1> Olivia: It isn't what you have, but what you need to do.
<Olivia_Brahn> Man1: We don't NEED to do anything for you... ::scoffs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::watches the second man take up his position, then looks to the other one:: Man1: Why would we do anything for you? We've been threatened many times and survived. We have done well enough already, if we don't survive this time around.
<Man1> ::continues to grin and lowers his blaster, but keeps his finger on the trigger:: All: The New Republic requires you to do some service. Your position in a certain matter has put us at an advantage. Your service will put you at a definite advantage, if you succeed.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: frowns:: Man1: The Republic?? :: lowers his hands:: When did kidnapping people at gunpoint become standard operating proceedure?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods in agreement at Skul's words:: Man1: Yeah... if you needed us to do something for you... all you had to do was ask....
<Man1> Skull: No one has been kidnapped. The weapons are merely defensive and allow us to be heard. ::looks them all over:: All: Does the offer interest you enough to hear more?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: looks to Tam, still not really happy about the way these guys are doing business::
<Olivia_Brahn> Man1: Will you shoot us if we say no?
<Man1> ::smiles wide:: Olivia: Of course not. Though it would be highly unfortunate to all involved, you do not need to agree to hear us further.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to the other two and then to the man:: Man1: How would this offer be an advantage to us?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smirks at him:: Man1: I never said we wouldn't listen...
<Man1> ::nods to Olivia:: Tam: That is something we would need to discuss further. Do we have an agreement?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: waits::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to the others again:: Man1: We have an agreement to listen further. Nothing more than that.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks at Tam:: Tam: I'll agree to hear him out... but I'm not agreeing to anything else yet
<Man1> ::nods:: All: Shall we take this talk to somewhere more comfortable?
<Man2> ::gets a nod from Man1 and puts his blaster away, as he sees Man 1 do::
<Tam_Sneed> ::still not liking this:: Man1: Sure. This way. ::turns and heads for the stairs to head for the lounge::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::follows the group, still a little uneasy::
@ACTION:: Minutes pass, as Arani's eyes begin to adjust to the brightness. One of the walls shimmer into an image of a man with dark features and a black goatee::
<Arani_Chianna> @::looks at the image and then turns away::
<Voice> @ *Arani*: Come now. I am being overly kind to you by allowing you to see who your keeper is. The least you can do is speak in a civil language.
<Arani_Chianna> @::shrugs and actually says something without cursing:: Voice: What makes you think I know where they are?
<Voice> @ ::grins:: *Arani*: It stands to reason that you would need to meet them at sometime in the near future. That is unless you have left them for good. Which leads me to believe that your value to me would drop considerably.
<Arani_Chianna> @::calls the voice a few more nasty things::
<Voice> @ *Arani*: Do you need more silence to think things through. If you fail to make the meeting point, your value is worthless. If that time is soon, well, you should understand the situation, I believe.
<Arani_Chianna> @::shrugs again:: Voice: Even if I have not yet missed it, I would not take you to them
<Voice> @ *Arani*: I don't need you to take me anywhere. I just need a location and time. It is that easy. If your information proves to be beneficial to me, you will be released.
<Arani_Chianna> @Voice: Which would amount to the same. I will not betray my friends
<Voice> @ *Arani*: So you decline my generous offer to give you your freedom back? ::sighs:: It would be regretful to see a specimen of your quality be used by anyone who wishes it. There would be some pain involved, but I am sure the physical pain would only be marginal to the mental anguish you will be allowed to suffer. Consider the options again.
<Arani_Chianna> @::gets up from her corner and walks over to the wall, spitting on it::
@ACTION:: The wall shimmers to bright white again and moments later the lights go out, leaving the room in complete darkness again::
<Arani_Chianna> @::returns to her corner::
@ACTION:: Minutes of silence go by, and it seems that Arani will have to endure it for quite a while longer. That is until a very high pitched squealing fills the room with a constant drone::
<Arani_Chianna> @::covers her ears, then laughs and yells over the sound:: Voice: What time is it by the way? They'll be long gone soon enough I expect. Too bad so sad.
@ACTION:: The sound stops and is replaced by deafening silence. The wall shimmers again, breaking the darkness::
<Arani_Chianna> @:: doesn't really bother to pay much attention to the wall::
<Voice> @ *Arani*: It is 22 hours into the day here. I will give you the advantage to know that you have not slept over a day with us. How much longer is it before you miss your meeting?
<Arani_Chianna> @::smirks:: Voice: Not long, but you don't need to know.
<Voice> @ ::sighs:: *Arani*: Do you know who I am? I know we never met face to face, but my name is well known.
<Arani_Chianna> @Voice: I know who you are.
<Voice> @ *Arani*: Perhaps. Do you know what I am capable of?
<Arani_Chianna> @::shrugs:: Voice: Do I care Mr. Vinderhaus? I will not sell my friends out to you.
<Voice> @ *Arani*: How noble of you. Do you think they would return the favor for you? ALL of them?
<Arani_Chianna> @Voice: We may not all get along all the time, but I would hope so. Even if they would not, it makes no difference to me
<Voice> @ *Arani*: So you will die for nothing. Fortunately for me, I have a use for you. Not so fortunate for you, that use will prolong your death. That is, unless you suddenly have a change of heart.
<Arani_Chianna> @::smirks:: Voice: Not likely
<Voice> @ *Arani*: Then so be it. Prepare yourself for the worst. ::looks over to his right:: Offscreen Man: Take her and do as planned. ::looks back to Arani:: Arani: Farewell. ::grins::
@ACTION:: The wall shimmers away to darken the room again::
<Arani_Chianna> @::stays in her corner::
@ACTION:: The door to Arani's cell opens, flooding in light again. A shadow blocks the light for a moment. In that moment, a flash is seen, as a dart hits Arani. The drugs inside the dart gives Arani a drowsy warm feeling, right before she passes out::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: steps over to one of the men:: Man2: So, how is the Republic these days? I served in the Alliance during the war.
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets to the lounge and goes to pour himself a drink:: Man1: Have a seat. Want anything to drink?
<Man1> ::takes a seat at the table:: Tam: No. I'm still on duty.
<Man2> ::looks to Man1:: Skull: The NR is doing fine. You rebels did a good job to scatter the Imps.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods and takes a seat across from Man1:: Man1: Do we need introductions, or is this all on a need to know basis?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: smirks and nods:: Man2: Yep, it was a lot of fun most days. So how long have to worked for the NR?
<Man2> Skull: Long enough to know that I don't need to answer your questions. Pay attention and you may learn a few new tricks.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: raises an eyebrow, but nods:: Man2: Alright, just making conversation. :: steps back::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::takes a seat in the lounge and waits to hear what the deal is::
<Man1> Tam: I know you are Tam Sneed, presumed owner of this vessel. ::nods to Olivia:: She is Olivia Brahn, daughter of a prestigious and very well know person on this planet. ::eyes Skull:: And he is a former rebel who took up being a mercenary. That's all any of us need to know.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::frowns that he knows so much about her already and grows nervous::
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Man1: OK, so spill it. What will you have us do?
<Man1> ::grins:: All: You know a Ross Vinderhaus. You had done some work for him once.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks up from his drink:: Man1: What of it?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: lowers his voice a bit so as not to interrupt Tam's conversation:: Man2: So, if I wanted to sign back up with the Republic corps, who would I have to talk to?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::sips her drink and lets Tam do the talking for now::
<Man1> Tam: He has been a problem for law enforcement in multiple systems. Unfortunately it has gotten bad enough that they have called the New Republic in to take him on. Very little is known about him, and he always covers his tracks. Until now. He has something in his possession that we can use to our advantage.
<Tam_Sneed> Man1: I don't like where this is going.
<Man1> ::looks to all of them:: All: You have a few crewmates missing. At least one of them is not missing to us, howerver. We happen to know that Mr. Vinderhaus has a one Miss Arani Chianna in his possession.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: frowns::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::sits upright in surprise and her jaw opens slightly:: Man1: What? :: looks at Tam::
<Tam_Sneed> ::shakes his head:: Self: I told her to be careful. ::looks to Man1:: Man1: You want us to go after her. How will that help you?
<Man1> ::shakes his head:: Tam: I doubt you will be able to help her, but your unexpected attack on the location would open up an opportunity for Vinderhaus to make a grave mistake. We will take advantage of that mistake and capture him once and for all.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::chuckles:: Man1: A man like Vinderhaus make a mistake? You're counting on an awful lot
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: raises an eyebrow in genuine curiosity:: Man1: If you want him so badly, why do you need us? Why not just sic the Jedi on him?
<Tam_Sneed> Man1: Why us? His men would eat us alive. They are right. ::nodding to both Olivia and Skull::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks at Tam:: tam: They're counting on the fact that a group as small as ours wouldn't get his attention as much as a wide scale attack
<Man1> ::sighs:: If we sent our men in, the defenses would go up immediately. Your group can get inside long enough to cause chaos and allow us to slip past the defenses.
<Man2> Skull: Jedi? Where have you been? What is left of them are too busy to take on someone as small as Vinderhaus.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Man1: Same thing... I know how the Rebellion thinks... my family worked for them years ago....
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs:: Man2: Last I heard, Skywalker has been training lots of new members since the war ended.
<Man1> Olivia: We are not the rebels your father so loves. ::looks them all over:: Look. I don't expect you to like it. Look at it as a chance to save one of your crew.
<Man2> Skull: Training. The last thing we need is a trainee.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs again:: Man2: If even half of the stories are true about the Jedi, even a trainee would be a dangerous person.
<Man2> ::shakes his head:: Skull: There's already enough danger in this one.
<Tam_Sneed> :: downs his drink:: Man1: And if all is a success and we make it out in one piece, wht do we get out of it?
<Man1> ::grins:: Tam: Does that mean you will do it?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::her eyes narrow:: Man1: Can you answer his question first?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks him evenly in the eyes:: Man1: I haven't agreed to anything. What you are talking about is a suicide mission. We deserve something for it, if we get out alive. ::looks the others over:: Any of us.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Man1: At least something in the way of compensation
<Man1> ::sits back in his chair:: All: I can't promise anything. I don't have that authority.
<Tam_Sneed> ::stands and slams his fist on the table:: Man1: Who do you think we are? Fools? You strut in here telling us that someone has Arani and expect us to go in after her, so you can waltz in and take credit for taking the guy down. If you have the authority to offer us the job, you have the authority to promise payment for services rendered.
<Man1> ::swallows and looks to Man2::
<Man2> ::steps forward:: All: He's right. He doesn't have that authority, but I do.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over to Man2, somewhat suprised, but not too much::
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Part 009
Episode 003 Part 009
Prelude:
The New Republic has chosen a strange route to deal with one of the largest crime lords on Coruscant, not to mention how they introduced themselves to the Maverick crew. They have asked the crew to make a chaotic attack on Mr. Vinderhaus to allow them to sneak under the defenses and apprehend the crime lord. However, no one has agreed to do the job yet.
Meanwhile, a small shuttle leaves Coruscant. It's casual flight path suggests nothing to anyone, but it's passenger is of some importance. Unfortunately this passenger is unable to do anything to change her future at the moment.
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<Man2> ::takes a seat:: All: As I said, my associate is unable to authorize any form of payment for your services. I am able, though. How much were you thinking?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to the others, not sure what to say, really::
<Man1> ::feels a bit releived, but still not sure he did a good enough job at convincing them::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::glances at Tam and Skull::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs:: Tam: 500,000 each?
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs:: Man2: You wouldn't want to know how much we would ask for a suicide mission. Make an offer.
<Man2> ::looks to Skull, then to Tam:: Tam: Looks like your "squid" friend has a good head for credits. 500,000 sounds a bit high, but since it is a suicide mission and the NR probably won't be paying it, I think it is fair enough.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shrugs non chalantly and glances at the others:: tam/Skull: I'm okay with that...
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Skull and nods:: Man2: Yes, I guess you have nothing to lose. ::looks to him:: We, on the other hand, have everything to lose. ::sighs at the thought of Arani being held captive:: Everything to lose and little choice about it, as I see it. I won't risk the other's lives, though. ::looks to Olivia and Skull:: Both: I won't volunteer either of you.
<Olivia_Brahn> Tam: She's just as much my friend as yours... I'm definitely in
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Tam: Thank you. :: looks to the two men:: Man1: I'm in.
<Man2> ::nods and stands up:: All: My associate will provide the details, while I return to our speeder.
<Man1> ::stands up and pulls three data pads from his inside pocket:: All: These will give you the locations and times you need to be there. Please don't be late. We will be watching you. :: passes them out::
<Man2> ::leaves for the shuttlebay::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: takes a datapad:: Tam: What about Zarek? He would want to help.
<Olivia_Brahn> skull: If he were here that is ::takes a padd and looks it over::
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Both: He's not here and if he were, it would be his choice. I'm not making it for him. ::looks the pad over:: Man1: Looks like you want a full frontal assault with our ship.
<Man1> Tam: It was decided that it would be the best way to deal a good first blow. You have other ideas?
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes a seat and looks at the others:: Both: What do you think?
<Man1> ::watches them discuss the matter::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: thinks:: Tam: Well, what kind of firepower does this ship have? And do you even have an armory onboard?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::raises her eyebrows as she reads the same information:: Tam: Can Maverick take it?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks back at the pad:: Both: Maverick has upgraded weapons and shields. Its weapons lockers are full, and it can handle such an attack. Depending on what defenses we run into will determine for how long.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Tam: Well, I'm no stranger to combat. I doubt private security forces will be as tough as the Imps I used to go up against. But there is only three of us.
<Man1> All: We have analyzed this scenario and this ship would last ten full minutes before it is too damaged to continue the fight. The rest would be up to your abilities in hand to hand combat.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: looks to Tam:: Tam: Are you willing to risk losing your ship?
<Tam_Sneed> :: doesn't like the sound of destroying his ship:: Skull: No, I'm not. We need another plan.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs:: Tam: We have two shuttles and a fighter craft.
<Man1> ::sits down again:: All: There was another scenario that was investigated, but it was too risky and may not provide what we need.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles:: Man1: can we hear it?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: turns to Man1:: Man1: Do you have a mechanic we could borrow for a few hours?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to the man, interested in what crazy scheme they concocted::
<Man1> ::shakes his head to Skull:: All: Vinderhaus wants two of you very badly. He would welcome you into his building very quickly. It would give you access, but your weapons would be confiscated, leaving you helpless.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: thinks:: Tam: He wants you two. Not me. :: grins::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Skull: How good are you with sabotage? ::smiles::
<Man1> All: Mr. Skulonn, however, is not wanted ::nods:: and could pose as a bounty hunter taking you in. That would leave him armed to some degree. If we were to hide some explosives on all of you, you could provide the distraction we need.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: raises an eyebrow at the man, thinking it over:: Tam: It could work. I was going to suggest you two going in, and myself attacking the complex in our fighter to give you a distraction.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Tam: he could also carry extra weaponry for us, or get it somehow
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to both of them:: Both: I think you two are thinking into his words. He said "we" would be providing the distraction. He didn't say the explosives would be.
<Man1> ::grins:: Tam: There is that, isn't there. ::looks to them all:: All: Truth is, if you don't get the explosives in the proper place at the proper time, you will go up with them.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Man1: Figures.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs:: Tam: I think he's underestimating our chances.
<Man1> ::shrugs:: All: We decided that the attack with the ship would be the best idea.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to the others quick:: Both: You think our shuttles and that fighter will be able to take on the attack instead?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: thinks:: Tam: For not nearly as long, but they would be three targets instead of one.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Skull: What would be the best form of attack with them? ::looks at the pad again:: Send the fighter in first or last?
<Man1> All: I don't think you understand. We need this to be very precise. Defenses need to be taken down and nothing less.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: ignores the man as he looks over the datapad:: Tam: I think just playing on each craft's strengths would be best. The fighter attacking the most heavily defended area.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Skull: Sounds right. We'd have to secure the landing pad so we could take on the rest of the facility with the hand weapons.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Tam: Right. :: snaps his fingers, grinning:: We could hire mercs..
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to him:: Skull: You know any? We don't have a lot of time.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs:: Tam: I have some old names in my contact book. But if they didn't pan out, this *is* Coruscant.
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs:: Skull: If you can manage to scare a few up, that would be good, but I'm not going to count on them.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::thinks for a moment:: Tam: I'd call my brother but he's too reckless...
<Man1> ::getting a bit annoyed:: All: Look! There is a time deadline, and certain objectives to be overcome.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Tam: I'll see who I can round up. There may be a few ex-rebels hanging around Coruscant who need credits. :: ignores the man again::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: blinks:: Man1: Excuse me? You yourself said we needed to be precise... well... we're being precise!
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Skull: Make sure they don't have a problem with the target. ::looks to the man:: Man1: We are aware of what you want. We just think there has to be a better way of getting it. Got it?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods to Tam again:: Tam: I'll make some calls once we're done here. :: turns to the man:: Man1: Seriously, if you could do this without us, you would have. So with all due respect, shut up and let us do our stuff.
<Man1> All: But... but. ::throws his hands up and shakes his head:: I told them this was a crazy idea.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: turns back to Tam:: Tam: I was thinking we could just hire people for the ground combat portion of the plan. That way we wouldn't need to worry about getting craft to go with any pilots.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods in agreement with Man1 for once:: All: I think we're done here. Olivia: Help me finish what repairs we can before we have to leave. ::gets up:: Man1: You still here? You want to help with repairs too?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods to Tam and heads to the nearest full access communications console::
<Man1> ::just shakes his head and leaves::
<Tam_Sneed> ::heads for the shuttlebay, after Man1:: Man1: You asked for us, and now you got us. Just be happy that we are the ones who will die and not you.
<Man1> ::continues to shake his head:: Tam: This wasn't my idea. I told them that we could infiltrate with agents and take him down from the inside, but they wouldn't listen.They said there wasn't the time for it. I have no idea what the big hurry is.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and walks with Tam::
<Tam_Sneed> ::chuckles:: Man1: They never let the pions know anything, do they? From our point of view, they have a friend of ours and whether you asked us to go in or not, we would have.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: takes a seat at the communications console and starts doing a search on the local database for mercenaries, specifically civil war vets::
<Man1> ::looks back at both of them:: Both: Then why ask for payment?
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins and just looks to Olivia::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles back at Tam and doesn't reply::
<Tam_Sneed> Man1: Everything we do is for credits. If we can get a few extra for what we are going to do anyway, all the better for us.
<Man1> ::shakes his head and keeps going, right into the shuttlebay, to see the speeder waiting for him, and the door open::
<Tam_Sneed> Man1: Looks like your friend with the credits is in a hurry. ::heads for the tool lockers::
<Tam_Sneed> :: pulls out some tools and heads for the fighter:: Olivia: Just pick a shuttle. We need to take them both.
<Man1> ::looks back at them before climbing into the speeder::
ACTION:: The speeder turns around and zips away::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and heads for one of the shuttles::
ACTION:: The hours tick by and most of the repairs are done on the fighter and two shuttles. Skull has yet to report on his findings. They have a total of four hours before they have to make the attack::
<Tam_Sneed> ::stretches and yawns::
<Tam_Sneed> :: picks up his tools:: Olivia: How's it going? ::can't help yawning again::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: descends the stairs into the shuttle bay and heads over to Tam:: Tam: We've got six mercs.
<Olivia_Brahn> :: puts one if the panels back on of the compartment she was working with:: Tam: I don't know about you, but I'm done...
<Tam_Sneed> ::turns to Skull:: Skull: Six? When can they be here, or do you have to go get them? ::heads to put the tools away:: Olivia: Good. Me too.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::overhears Skull and smirks:: Skul: you got friends in all the right places, don't you?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: laughs:: Olivia: I've never met them before, but they are vets like myself, for the winning side of course. :: turns back to Tam:: Tam: I have to go pick them up.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Skull: You can use one of the shuttles. Just be careful.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Tam: Will do.
<Tam_Sneed> ::finishes putting the tools away:: Both: I'm going to get some sleep. Wake me an hour before we leave.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods and heads to one of the shuttles::
<Tam_Sneed> ::heads out of the shuttlebay, and to his cabin, then collapses on his bed::
%$%$% END EPISODE 003 PART 009 %$%$%
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