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Part 001

Episode 004 Part 001

Prelude:

Maverick drops out of hyperspace to a view of a round shadow passing a star. The shadow happens to be their destination. Chandrila.

Last we knew, Arani was on Denon, but it was decided to do one job before going to investigate, since Olivia was not in any condition to pilot any ship.

Currently, she has awoken and is doing much better. However, Tam felt she should rest more before taking on any of her usual duties.

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<Tam_Sneed> :: banks Maverick slightly towards the shadow:: Self: Just a quick run and then on to Denon. ::sighs:: Not looking forward to this at all.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::emerges from her quarters feeling over-refreshed and approaching the limits of boredom as she approaches the flight deck::
<Tam_Sneed> ::contacts Chandrila about landing there, and hears someone coming behind him, then spins in his seat after getting confirmation:: Olivia: So, how you doin'? ::stares at Olivia, waiting for an answer::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: plops down in the chair next to him:: Tam: Bored... when you gonna let me drive again?
<Tam_Sneed> ::spins back to the console:: Olivia: Soon as the Doc tells me you are completely able to. ::grins to her:: Don't worry. I'm sure it will be soon.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: steps onto the flight deck as if on cue:: Olivia: Oh, you're awake, Miss Brahn. How are you feeling?
<Tam_Sneed> ::works the controls to prepare for entry to Chandrila and landing where they said to.::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks up at him eagerly:: Skul: Well enough to go back to work.... ::smiles in anticipation::
<Tam_Sneed> ::glances back to Skull with a grin::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: pulls a small light out of his pocket and steps forward to check her eyes:: Olivia: Look into the light for me..
<Olivia_Brahn> ::sighs and sits up straight, looking straight ahead for him to check her ocular reflexes::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: moves the light around, watching her eyes follow it, then clicks it off and puts it away:: Olivia: Looks just fine. :: nods:: I don't any reason you can't get back to pilotting.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::grins widely:: Yes!!!
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: laughs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets back to the controls:: Both: Unless I change my mind. ::grins to himself::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs:: Tam: You're the boss.
<Tam_Sneed> ::sneeks a look to Olivia::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::makes a face at him until she sees him looking her way then quickly smiles again and shrugs:: Tam: I could LOOK for something to do....::starts playing with the controls::
<Tam_Sneed> :: begins his entry to Chandrila:: Both: Have a seat, incase it gets bumpy.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: takes a seat and straps himself in::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::sighs and straps herself in::

ACTION:: Maverick slips through the atmosphere and into a storm. The storm is mild and causes quite a noise outside, but otherwise, it is harmless::

<Olivia_Brahn> Tam: So, why are we here again?
<Tam_Sneed> :: pilots the ship towards the port he was told to land at:: Olivia: You think you can help load the cargo and take us out of here again? ::feeling that answers the question::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::gives Tam a strange look:: Tam: Well I can't do both at once... but yeah
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over to her:: Olivia: Do you really think I meant it that way? ::rolls his eyes:: Skull: You sure she's alright, Doc?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: laughs and shrugs:: Tam: I could run some more tests.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles and laughs:: Tam: Sorry... been out of commission too long
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: I'll say.

ACTION:: A bolt of lightning strikes Maverick causing the systems to flash a bit, but return to normal quickly::

<Skulonn_Vorc> :: looks around:: Tam: You may want to look into finding a replacement mechanic sometime soon..
<Tam_Sneed> ::frowns:: Skull: Yeah, I know. Until then, I'll just have to get my own hands dirty. Won't be the first time. ::takes the ship down lower::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods::
<Tam_Sneed> :: banks hard and levels off, pulling up for the landing in the opening bay ahead of them::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::grips the edge of her seat and waits for the landing::

ACTION:: Maverick slips in before the doors fully open and sets down gently. The doors begin to close again, after they have reached their end-stops::

<Skulonn_Vorc> :: undoes the straps on his seat and stands::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::releases her strap and stands:: Tam: So what's our cargo this time?
<Tam_Sneed> :: begins shutting down Maverick:: Both: The delivery is a bunch of crates filled with medical supplies, food, and mechanical parts, as well as a couple generators. I checked it out really good. It's all on the up and up. We're taking it to a colony out on the fringes of the outer rim.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sits back and lets out a sigh of relief for the moment:: Both: I'll check out Maverick's systems and fix what needs fixing. It'll be a couple hours before the cargo arrives, so find something to keep you happy, but be here well before it arrives. Got that?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::quirks an eyebrow:: Tam: Find something to keep me happy? ::smirks and heads off to her quarters::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods again:: Tam: I think I'll check and see if the medbay is low on anything.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods and gets up to start his work::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: heads down to the medbay to check the medical supplies::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::hits her comm as she reaches her quarters:: *Tam*: I'll be shopping if you need me.... ::gets her money and heads off through the main hatch::
<Tam_Sneed> *Olivia*: Don't forget the time.
 <Olivia_Brahn> *Tam*: You got it... ::makes her way off of the ship, through the bay and into the main port. She smiles as the shops and scenery stretch out before her and heads off to see what she can find::

<Skulonn_Vorc> :: starts going through the supply inventory, then minutes later, finishes and looks at the short list of used up items, thinking::

<Tam_Sneed> ::Runs his diagnostics and finds all systems are operation fine, then begins running optimization scenarios of the systems. Finds that there are possibilities to improve some of the system protection circuits and grounding circuits, then cross references the modifications against the parts on-hand. Sees that he has everything he needs, then goes to begin the work. After some time, he fits the upgrades in without trouble, then double checks the systems. He tweaks things a bit to make them work just right, then runs a test on them. After everything comes back alright, he shuts things down and smiles:: Self: Still got it. :: puts things away and heads to check on Skull::

<Brandon> ::watches Olivia walk by. After getting over his initial urge to size her up, he suddenly realizes she seems strangely familiar and finds himself following her::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: busies herself with an outside stall selling different utility belts and wrist communicators and doesn't otice the guy following her who has now stopped at the same stall as her to pretend he's interested in what's there::
<Brandon> ::moves closer to Olivia and is now sure that he knows her. As a way to start a conversation, he reaches for the same belt she does::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::withdraws her hand:: Brandon: Oops, I'm sorry... ::glances at him and smiles::
<Brandon> ::laughs and pulls back his hand as well:: Olivia: No, no... you go ahead
<Olivia_Brahn> Brandon: Oh, it's okay...
<Brandon> ::sees her start to turn away:: Olivia: No it's quite alright, besides... I somehow think... ::looks more closely at the design on the belt and becomes overly embarrassed:: ... peruvian roses aren't quite me... wouldn't you agree?? ::holds up the belt to his waist and gives her a "what do you think" kind of look::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::turns to look back at him and begins to smile. She snickers a little and shakes her head:: Brandon: Definitely not... ::holds out her hand for the belt and places it around her waist. It blends really well with the black leather pants she is wearing::
<Brandon> ::gives her the thumbs up:: Olivia: Now see? What did I tell you? Much better on your hips than mine ::looks at her and smiles. After a few seconds he speaks again:: You know... you seem really familiar..
<Olivia_Brahn> :: pauses before turning to place the belt back on the rack. She looks at him and then snickers a bit:: Brandon: That's original....
<Brandon> ::frowns:: Olivia: I'm sorry?
<Olivia_Brahn> Brandon: You pick all women up this way?
<Brandon> :: jaw gapes a little innocently and then laughs:: Olivia: I'm sorry... ::holds out his hand:: Brandon Tull....
<Olivia_Brahn> :: pauses and looks down at his hand. Strangely enough, she's heard that name before:: Brandon: Olivia Brahn...
<Brandon> Olivia: Did you say Brahn?.... ::a wave of realization hits him:: You're Illiana's little sister!

<Skulonn_Vorc> :: has forgotten the list and decided to just reorganize the med supplies::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets to medbay:: Skull: Doc? Ya here?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: looks up and nods:: Tam: Yes sir.
<Tam_Sneed> Skull: Sir? ::chuckles:: Oh yeah. ::looks around:: How ya doin'?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs:: Tam: Nothing to report. I decided our med supplies weren't low enough to warrant a shopping trip.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Skull: I'd like to keep it that way.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Tam: We should have more than enough supplies to treat Arani if she is harmed before we find her.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods again:: Skull: I expect it. ::looks at the time:: About time to get ready for the cargo. I'll let you finish here. ::turns to leave::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods and gets back to work::

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Part 002

Episode 004 Part 002

Prelude:

The sun sets on Chandrila, producing an orangish glow across the crountryside. Shadows play against the buildings, as people move about to finish their work day.

The last of the crates are loaded into Maverick and the loader is pulled out of the cargo bay. Tam signs for the cargo, glancing to the loader as it exits. Skull and Olivia work to secure the cargo before it's time to go.

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<Skulonn_Vorc> :: works to secure the cargo before it's time to go::
<Tam_Sneed> ::hands the pad back to the delivery guy:: Guy: Thanks. We'll be heading off very soon. ::catches the guy's nod and watches him walk off, then turns and heads into the cargo bay::

ACTION:: The speeder trucks leave the bay and it is all theirs once again::

<Tam_Sneed> ::looks the cargo over and makes just a few adjustments, but it looks good for the most part:: Both: You two about done here?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods and looks over to Olivia::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks up from the crate she was helping with and nods:: Tam: Yup... I'm good
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins:: Olivia: You wanna get in the pilot seat and start things up?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles widely and nods:: Tam: Sure thing! ::heads up to the flight deck
<Tam_Sneed> ::walks up to Skull:: Skull: You sure she's alright? I don't want her to push herself.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Tam: She's fine.
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins:: Skull: Good. Last thing I need is for something to go wrong and her to get hurt again. ::looks back to the cargo bay doors:: Mind closing up?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods and moves over to the doors::
<Tam_Sneed> ::heads for the stairs:: Skull: If you have time, join us in the flight deck, would ya? ::grins and keeps going up::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: punches the control to raise the ramp::
<Brandon>::enters the bay and sees the Mav with her doors closing. he rushes forward:: Wait!!

ACTION:: The ramp lifts up and retracts, as the side doors begin to close::

<Skulonn_Vorc> :: leans to the side to see who's shouting, pushing the button to halt doors::

ACTION:: The doors stop, but the ramp retracts completely::

<Skulonn_Vorc> :: steps over to the semi-open doors and looks out::
<Brandon> ::runs up to the door, smiling at Skul:: Umm... hi... is... this the ship where Olivia Brahn is?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: looks the man over:: Possibly..

<Tam_Sneed> ::gets to the lounge area and grabs a quick drink::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::is up to the flight deck by now and seats herself, powering up the ship and getting her ready::

ACTION:: Maverick's systems come up quickly. Faster than ever before, and no bad readings show up on any displays::

<Olivia_Brahn> ::grins widely, feeling very good to be at the helm again:: Mav: Wow, you're just raring to go aren't ya?
<Tam_Sneed> :: downs his drink and puts the glass away:: Self: Just what I needed. ::shakes his head quickly and heads up to the flight deck, then takes a seat next to Olivia:: Olivia: How's it going so far? :: brings up his usual search display on the console in front of him::

<Brandon>::grins uneasily:: I'm sorry... I'm Brandon Tull... I met her in the market today... I used to go out with her sister....
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Would you like me to comm her for you?
<Brandon>:: brightens:: Would you? ::looks immensely relieved:: That would be great... oh and I also wanted to give her this... ::holds out a small package:: She uhh... sort of left it in the market today...
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods and raises his hand:: Just a moment. :: steps over to the nearest comm unit, keeping an eye on the doors:: *Olivia*: Excuse me, miss Brahn. There is a Brandon Tull here to see you.

<Tam_Sneed> :: begins his search for Arani's location, going by what he found last:: Olivia: Who is that? A new boyfriend?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::sits up straight:: *Skull*: Brandon? What's he doing here? ::feels her colour rise a bit:: Tam: Not particularly... we met in the market today and it turns out he knew my sister....

<Skulonn_Vorc> *Olivia*: He has a package for you.
<Brandon>::hears Olivia's response and looks a little sheepish::

<Tam_Sneed> ::gives one of those "yeah right" nods:: Olivia: Go ahead and get your "package" ::chuckles::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks a little embarrassed as she nods and heads off the flight deck and down to the cargobay::
<Tam_Sneed> ::checks on his search and finds that nothing new can be found, sighing a s he wonders if she's still there or if the search results just didn't pick up the movement, then tries running a few variances to the search to see if he gets any new results::

<Brandon>::fidgets a little with the package as he stands awkwardly waiting for her::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::makes her way down to the cargo bay and walks quickly toward the cargobay doors where Skul is standing with Brandon outside:: Brandon: What's this? ::looks at the package confused::
<Brandon>Olivia: I uhh... wanted to give this to you to say I'm really sorry for what happened today in the market... I'm not good with words around a beautiful lady...
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: clears his throat and turns to Olivia:: Olivia: I'll leave you two alone. But please remember to close the doors once you are finished. :: turns and heads up the stairs::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks down at him uneasily:: Brandon: Yeah well, you haven't changed since you knew my sister.... I should have known.....
<Brandon>Olivia: No!! ::sighs:: I mean... I'm not like that anymore... I was young and foolish then okay?.... so I'm sorry... ::realizes she isn't going to take the package from him and slides it onto the Mav's floor:: look, if you're ever in Chandrila again.... look me up okay....?
<Olivia_Brahn> :: doesn't say anything as she watches him turn and walk away. She slowly bends and picks up the package, lifting off the wrapping to reveal the belt they were both looking at in the market when they met. She can't help but smile as she looks up at his retreating figure:: Brandon: Brandon!
<Brandon>::turns and looks back::
<Olivia_Brahn> Brandon: Thanks.... ::holds up the belt::.... I'll umm... see you around I guess....
<Brandon>::smiles and nods:: Olivia: See you around.... ::said slowly as he watches her close the cargo bay doors and finish locking up the ship before lift off. Heads back up to the flight deck::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::suddenly realizes the time and hurries::

<Skulonn_Vorc> :: heads through the lounge and onto the flight deck, nodding to Tam::
<Tam_Sneed> :: doesn't look up from his screen:: Skull: I hope she's not going to take all night. ::grins::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs and takes a seat:: Tam: Me too.
<Tam_Sneed> ::sees that his new searches haven't given him anything new and decides to be satisfied with that::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::makes her way onto the flight deck, stuffing the package in an empty chair as she takes her seat:: Tam: Sorry about that.... everything ready?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over to her:: Olivia: You tell me. ::grins::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::checks the ship and sees that everything checks out:: Tam: Well, I was ready until I got interrupted...
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs:: Olivia: Not my fault your boyfriend grabbed you. ::switches his display to the normal mode::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::gets the ship ready for lift off:: Tam: He is NOT my boyfriend.... just get clearance for lift off will you....?
<Tam_Sneed> ::laughs:: Olivia: Sure thing. ::chuckles softly as he messages the bay controller to allow them to leave::

ACTION:: The main bay doors begin to slide open, as Maverick's engines whine louder and the repulsor lift generators reach full power::

<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: Just take it easy out of here. After that, just get us to orbit.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::eases the ship out of the bay and gently guides her up into the atmosphere::

ACTION:: Maverick moves very easily for Oliva and reaches an orbit altitude::

<Tam_Sneed> :: put the new destination into the NavComp to let it calculate the route::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::is silent as her mind is half on her task, half on Brandon below::
<Tam_Sneed> ::spins his seat around:: Both: Last search still puts Arani at Denon. Not the best place for Mav to go, but I'd like to give it a shot after we drop off this load. What ya two think?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Tam: I'm all for that...
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: turns to Tam and nods:: Tam: What she said.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Both: It won't be easy, and we could even die. ::grins:: Or not.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles:: Tam: I'm banking on the "not" part.... we've faced worse than that....

ACTION:: The NavComp beeps and it gives three options for routes to the new destination::

<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs:: Olivia: The thing is, Mav and I may be the ones who won't be making it off Denon. The two of you could make it without a scratch.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: folds his arms:: Tam: Oh?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Skull:: Skull: Yeah. We have shuttles and the two of you could take one or two. Just to be safe. ::shakes his head:: Anyway, we have a job o do. ::spins his seat around again:: And looks like we have a route.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods slowly, intending to get the whole story sometime before they reach Denon::
<Tam_Sneed> :: picks one of the routes and sends it over to Olivia's console:: Olivia: There ya go. Hit it when you're ready.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and hits the hyperdrive::

ACTION:: Maverick slips into hyperspace without a hitch::

<Tam_Sneed> ::spins around in his seat again:: Both: Who wants a drink?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs:: Tam: I'll take one.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles:: tam: Sure
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins and gets up, heading for the lounge:: Both: Good. I'm tired of drinking alone.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: stands and follows him::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::secures the station and heads off with Tam and Skull::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets to the lounge and heads straight for the beverages:: Both: Do either of you know of this colony? ::grabs a glass and bottle, then goes to the table::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shakes his head, taking a seat::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to them both and motions to where he got his bottle:: Both: Help yourselves.
<Olivia_Brahn> :: plops down into a chair after getting a bottle of ale from the cooler::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: stands and grabs a bottle for himself::
<Tam_Sneed> :: pours his glass full:: Both: They call the colony The Grendall Project, and the planet is called Mantrey Prime. Or so I'm told. ::shrugs:: Thats about all I know.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods, taking a sip straight from the bottle::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gulps down half of what's in his glass:: Both: Should be an easy run. We won't be going through any rough places to get there.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: takes another sip:: Tam: So what makes you so sure we'll get out fine and you won't?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and takes a drink from her bottle:: Tam: It's been said before and sometimes it ends up being dangerous...
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks at Skull:: Skull: Don't concern yourself with the details. Especially on this one. ::glance to Olivia and smiles, before taking another gulp:: Olivia: Yeah, ya never know, do ya?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shakes his head and takes another sip:: Self: This is going to be bad..

ACTION:: Several drinks and a few drop points later, Maverick nears it's final drop point::

<Skulonn_Vorc> :: is down in the medbay, packing a better field medical kit, and soon finishes packing the kit::

<Olivia_Brahn> ::is sitting at the helm ready for the drop::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sits in his seat on the flight deck, looking at the display, reading up on the colony::

ACTION:: The drop signal sounds once more, giving them two minutes to take the ship out of hyperspace::

<Olivia_Brahn> ::takes the ship out of hyper drive within the time frame::
<Tam_Sneed> ::glances up from his display:: Olivia: Don't drop too close. They have good sized rocks in orbit around the planet. A nice little detail they left off. ::notices she does the drop as he's talking::

ACTION:: Maverick drops from hyperspace and misses several of the rocks Tam read about, but another rock bounces off the right stub wing, damaging it a bit::

<Tam_Sneed> ::covers his face with his arms quick:: Self: Whoa! ::looks down at the display to see how bad the damage is.::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::cringes:: Tam: Now you tell me.... ::maneuvers the ship more carefully to avoid the rocks::
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: It's not too bad. ::grins:: Set us down at these coordinates. :: punches in the coordinates for her::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Tam: Got it... :: brings the ship down in accordance to what Tam has put in for her::

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Part 003

Episode 004 Part 003

Prelude:

Maverick sits on the landing deck with a two other ships, about the same size as Maverick, and a few shuttles. The cargo has been off-loaded, with the exception of the generators.

At the moment, the crew is waiting at Maverick for the colonists to get the equipment they need to take the generators off.

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<Tam_Sneed> ::sitting on Maverick's ramp, enjoying the cool afternoon air since the storm passed a couple hours ago::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: leaning against the open bay door:: Tam: Taking their time, aren't they?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::wanders the dock, a little damp from being caught in the rain, and still very angry with her parents::
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs:: Skull: They're a small operation and have to do with what they got. They'll get to us. ::grins and looks over to Olivia, seeing that she looks anxious, then nods to her to let her go off and do what she's been wanting to do::

ACTION:: A load lifter rounds the corner of a building and heads for Maverick::

<Tam_Sneed> :: pulls himself up:: Skull: See? ::chuckles and watches the lifter approach::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: pushes off the door and steps forward to lend a hand if necessary::

ACTION:: The lifter is still close to a hundred meters away and not moving nearly as fast as it could, or should be.::

<Tam_Sneed> ::sticks hs hands in his pockets and waits, rocking on his heals::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::watches a decrepit lifter lumbering toward a freighter::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: folds his arms as he watches the lifter::

ACTION:: The lifter begins moving a bit quicker, now that the operator has the hang of it and is on a straight stretch::

<Tam_Sneed> ::looks around and notices a young girl watching the load lifter, as well::
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes his hands out of his pockets and yells to the girl:: Nandi: Hey! You!
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: turns to see who Tam is yelling at::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks around to see if he might be talking to someone else:
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Yeah, you! You know how to drive one of those things better?

ACTION:: The load lifter slows, unnecessarily, as it nears Maverick. It's still twenty meters away from the ramp::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::shakes his head and shrugs:: Skull: You ever used one of those?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: laughs:: Tam: Nope.
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins:: Skull: Guess I'll have to do it. If they let me. ::walks down the ramp and turns towards the lifter::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods and leans against the bay door again::

<Olivia_Brahn> ::is in her quarters getting changed. The package that Brandon gave her is sitting in the foot of her bed::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::heads down to the cargobay::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::heads into the cargo bay and sees Skull:: Skul: Hey... what's going on... they here for the load?

ACTION:: The lifter operator stops the thing and climbs out. After talking to Tam a bit, he lets Tam climb aboard and take over, following behind::

<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs:: Olivia: Looks that way.
<Tam_Sneed> ::works the controls and makes the lifter move quickly and nimbly, up the ramp and to the generators:: All: Get ready with the load!
<Olivia_Brahn> ::steps aside to let the loader on::
<Tam_Sneed> ::stops at the generators and lowers the lift arms:: All: Run the cables through the hooks.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: moves to help out::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and helps to run the cables through the hooks::
<Tam_Sneed> ::waits inside the lifter::

ACTION:: The cable of the first generator is attached::

<Skulonn_Vorc> :: steps back so Tam can move the generator::
<Tam_Sneed> ::waits for everyone to be clear of the arms and then begins to lift the generator off the deck:: All: Stand clear as I turn this thing around. :: begins turning the lifter around to head out::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: backs away from the turning area::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::moves away and watches the lifter::
<Tam_Sneed> ::moves the lifter out of Maverick and onto the landing deck:: Operator: Where do they want this? ::watches the operator take the lead and follows him::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::heads for the door to the cargobay and watches Tam::

ACTION:: About half an hour later, the load lifter can be seen coming back and much faster than before::

<Tam_Sneed> ::moves the lifter up the ramp:: All: Got the next one ready? ::wishes these people knew how to use their own equipment better, because moving all four generators wasn't what he had planned on::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::gets an idea and moves a little closer to the ship, waiting for the right moment::
<Tam_Sneed> ::moves to the second generator and stops, lowering the arms:: All: Hook her up!
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods and moves to hook the cables of the second generator::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles at Skul:: Skul: he's getting the hang of that thing isn't he?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::sneaks aboard the ship while everyone is working on the cables, edging along the side of the cargo bay and hiding behind some boxes::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::helps to hook up the next bit of cargo::
<Tam_Sneed> ::waits until he gets the signal the generator is hooked up::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: finishes his side and steps back::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks up and over to check the load:: All: Clear! ::lifts the load and backs away before turning to leave:: Get that other one ready. I won't be long. ::grins:: This is fun! ::heads off Maverick with the generator::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles and shakes her head as she gets the other load ready::

ACTION:: The load lifter takes off and the operator has to run to keep ahead of it::

<Skulonn_Vorc> :: moves to help Olivia:: I ought to get a sabaac deck down here. :: laughs::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::sneaks out from behind her boxes as the lifter leaves, working her way past a lift and into the shuttle bay where she settles down in quiet to wait for lift off::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Skul: That might be a good idea... I haven't played that in ages though
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: grins:: Olivia: Yeah? Then I "really" ought to get one. :: laughs again::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::notices his grin and smirks:: Skul: Doesn't mean i've lost my touch though...
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods::

ACTION:: Less than half an hour later, the load lifter returns and even faster than before. This time Tam has left the operator at the designated drop-off spot::

<Tam_Sneed> ::moves the lifter expertly up the ramp:: All: You know what to do! ::laughs and pulls up to the next generator::

ACTION:: The generator leaves like the last two and Tam returns for the last one::

<Tam_Sneed> All: After I leave, see about taking on those repairs. Olivia hit that rock pretty good, and Mav looks bad enough as it is. ::lifts the last generator up:: Clear! ::turns and leaves::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: blinks:: Tam: I hit that rock?? the rock hit US!
<Tam_Sneed> ::laughs loudly at Olivia's words and he moves the lifter off Maverick.::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::sighs and looks a little annoyed:: Honestly... if he had warned me about the rock before i was about to make the drop and not AS I was making the drop, it wouldn't have hit us...
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods:: Olivia: True.

ACTION:: While Tam is away, Olivia and Skull deal with the repairs, which aren't nearly as bad as Tam made them out to be. A few scratches and dents were fixed by replacing some exterior panels. In the meantime, Tam has returned the load lifter to it's proper place and got paid for the work they did, with a small bonus for unloading the generators. He has returned, just as the repairs are wrapping up.::

<Olivia_Brahn> ::is climbing down off Maverick's hull after just finishing the work and putting the tools back in the box::
<Tam_Sneed> ::heads up to the lounge and takes a seat after grabbing a bite to eat::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::heads into Mav and up to the lounge to wash up and get something to eat as well::
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: Everything go well, here? ::takes another bite::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: tam: Yup, just fine... dunno what you were on about, though. There was only a small dent in the hull and it was quite easy to repair
<Tam_Sneed> ::chuckles after taking a sip of his drink:: Olivia: I was just kidding you. Maybe that gass took your sense of humor. ::grins before taking another bite::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::scowls mockingly and takes a bite of her sandwich as she sits down to eat::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: closes the bay doors, as he is the last one in::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: starts up the stairs::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: climbs up into the lounge, nodding to Olivia and Tam::
<Tam_Sneed> ::laughs again, almost choking on his food, then takes the last bite of his food and nods to Skull, before talking with food in his mouth:: Skull: You sure Olivia is up to par? She seems to have lost her sense of humor. ::chews more and swallows it down hard, before taking a sip of his drink::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: raises an eyebrow:: Tam: Sense of humor is not a physical attribute that can be diagnosed, captain. :: grins::
<Tam_Sneed> :: pushes his plate away and sits back with his drink:: Skull: I suppose so, but everyone should have one, none the less, right?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::chuckles and rolls her eyes:: Tam: Oh please... I know how much your precious ship means to you, it wouldn't surprise me if you made it out to be bigger than what it was....
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Olivia: Yeah, she's all I really have. I like to see her in tip top shape, or as close to it as I can make her. You understand, right? ::takes a sip from his glass::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Tam: perfectly.... but I'm sure you'll understand if I don't fully trust you when it comes to damage reports next time.... ::smiles and eats her sandwich and takes a sip of her drink, winking at him::
<Tam_Sneed> ::grabs his plate and heads over to put them away:: Olivia: Sure. Then I suppose you won't trust this. :: pulls out a data sheet and tosses it on the table for both Skull and her to see::

ACTION:: The data sheet shows that an account was increased by a set amount due to the recent delivery of goods and work rendered.::

<Tam_Sneed> Both: Take your time. I'll get us ready to leave. ::heads up into the flight deck::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods after him::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles and shakes her head as she looks at Skull:: Skul: 'scuse me... ::heads after Tam::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods again and heads back down the stairs to the shuttle bay::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: heads into the shuttle bay and towards the medbay::

<Tam_Sneed> ::takes his seat and begins the pre-flight diagnostics::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::follows him up on the flight deck and takes a seat in her chair:: Tam: So when do we leave?
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins:: Olivia: As soon as you lift Mav off the deck. ::grins wider::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: prepares the ship for lift off and nods:: Tam: You get clearance?
<Tam_Sneed> :: powers up the systems that Olivia hasn't:: Olivia: This is hardly a huge spaceport. Just take us off this rock. ::grins again::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::lifts the ship off the deck and up into the atmosphere::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles as she feels the ship lift off::

ACTION:: It isn't long and Olivia pushes Maverick out beyond the rocks in orbit and to a good jump point::

<Olivia_Brahn> Tam: So where to now?
<Tam_Sneed> ::gives Olivia some coordinates:: Olivia: There ya go.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and punches the co-ordinates, waiting for the nav-computer to give her the jump time::

ACTION:: The NavComp gives Olivia what she wants, almost immediately::

<Olivia_Brahn> :: punches the hyperdrive and watches the stars go all streaky for a moment::

ACTION:: Maverick slips into hyperspace, towards Denon, after Olivia does her thing.::

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Part 004

Episode 004 Part 004

Prelude:

Maverick slips through hyperspace towards Denon. Nothing new has happened yet, but as we know, anything is possible and will happen.

%$%$% BEGIN EPISODE 004 PART 004 %$%$%

<Nandi_Lasko> ::sits in her hiding place, stomach growling::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::sneaks out of the shuttle bay and climbs the stairs quietly, looking around the corner into the medbay. Seeing someone in there, she sneaks quietly up another flight of stairs::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks up and down the hall, seeing what look like cabins, and sighs, climbing another flight in search of food::

ACTION:: Nandi gets to the lounge and spots what looks to be a galley area along one bulkhead::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles and heads over to the galley to do the SW equivalent of raiding the fridge::

<Tam_Sneed> ::sitting on the flight deck doing the usual search::
<Tam_Sneed> ::comes up with the same results he did two hours ago and several hours before that... Arani seems to have not left Denon::
<Tam_Sneed> ::shuts down the search and sighs heavily:: Self: I don't like it. Not one bit.
<Tam_Sneed> *Olivia*: Olivia, Where ya at? I need you and Mr. Skulonn to join me for a bit. We need to discuss our destination.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::is in her quarters putting away her many purchases from her recent market visit::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: picks up the belt Brandon gave her, taking a moment to look at it and reflect on if he was really sincere or not. Hears tam:: *Tam*: Just in my quarters doing a few things. I'll be there in a moment.... ::looks at the belt again and stuffs it into a drawer before heading for the flight deck::
<Tam_Sneed> ::not expecting her to go get Skull:: *Skull*: Mr. Skulonn. Can you join Olivia and myself for a moment.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: is hanging out in the medbay, same as usual::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: taps his commlink:: *Tam*: Sure thing boss. :: stands and heads out of the medbay, heading up the stairs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over the controls once more before spinning his seat around to head for the lounge::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: reaches the cabin section and continues up to the lounge::
<Olivia_Brahn> *Tam*: By the way, you didn't say where we were meeting... flight deck?

ACTION:: Olivia and Tam reach the lounge from opposite ends at about the same time and both see the same thing. Nandi pulling food out of the refrigeration unit. Skull comes up behind Olivia moments later::

<Skulonn_Vorc> :: spots the girl:: Huh..
<Tam_Sneed> ::sees Nandi and then Olivia and Skull:: All: Looks like someone's hungry. :: pulls his blaster regardless of who Nandi may be::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::hears them and jumps, spinning around, eyes going wide at the sight of Tam's blaster::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::freezes at the sight of Nandi::
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Who are you and what are you doing on my ship!
<Nandi_Lasko> ::keeps staring at the blaster, stammering something that makes no sense::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to the others:: Both: Maybe she doesn't speak Basic. One of you want to give it a go?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs and repeats Tam's question in any language he picked up enough of during the war::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::manages to spit out a few words that make sense, in basic of course:: Tam: Don't shoot..
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks down at the blaster and at her:: Nandi: Have a seat and tell us who you are and how you got here. ::waves the blaster towards one of the chairs::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::hurries toward a chair:: Sorry.. I was hungry..
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks from Tam to the girl:: Nandi: That didn't answer his question....
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks away from the blaster and up at Olivia:: Nandi.. my name is Nandi..
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles a little to try and make her feel a little more at ease since she looks just as startled as they all are. nods:: Nandi: Hello Nandi, I'm Olivia... this is Tam... and Skulon... Now, want to tell us how you got on our ship?
<Nandi_Lasko> Olivia: When you were unloading the parts..
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: See if she's packing a blaster or something. I'm getting tired of holding this. ::referring to his blaster::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks back to Tam:: Tam: I don't have anything.. I wouldn't even know how to use it..
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: We'll see about that.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::takes a few careful steps over to Nandi gives her another nod to try and reasure her as she places her hands quickly on her hips and then on her legs as if searching for a blaster:: Tam: She's clean
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Told you..
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods and puts the blaster away:: Olivia: Thanks. ::takes a seat across from Nandi:: Nandi: What got into your head to climb aboard this ship?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: Tam: My parents.. they're horrible, and I couldn't take it anymore.. and I love ships..
<Tam_Sneed> ::frowns:: Nandi: Do you even know what's out here? It's not safe for a girl like you. ::sits back and sighs:: It's a bit late to turn around and take you back, but you're going back sometime.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::takes a seat next to Nandi and smiles at her:: Nandi: You like ships too?? I know THAT feeling. You'd love it where my father works... he fixes up old ships. Some of the ships that we get back home on Coruscant.... ::feels herself babbling and stops, glancing at Tam:: Tam: Sorry....
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: You're not helping.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::shakes her head:: Tam: You really think she looks THAT threatening?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks from one to the other, looking stubbornly at Tam:: Tam: I don't care what's out here.
<Tam_Sneed> ::stares at her:: Nandi: You will. Trust me, you will. It's not an easy life and dangerous doesn't even come close to describe what's out here.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shakes his head:: Olivia: I don't. And I'm a good judge of danger. Have to be to be a combat medic.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::ignores Skul and Olivia, getting the gist that Tam is the one she has to convince:: Tam: So teach me. Show me how to live out here. I can't go back there.
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: I don't have time to babysit a kid and do my job too. You're just gonna have to sit tight until we can take you back. ::looks to Olivia:: Olivia: Her being threatening to us isn't what I'm talking about.
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: I'm not a kid! I'm eighteen! Please.. you can't take me home..
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs:: Tam: If you don't want her on board you could just drop her someplace nice, instead of forcing her to go back.
<Tam_Sneed> Skull: You think she'd be safe anywhere other than the colony? ::shrug:: You find a place and I'll think it over. ::turns back to Nandi:: Nandi: For the moment, yer just gonna have to stay in one of our cabins. I'll lock the door myself if you want.
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Please.. you can't take me home. I'm sure you had somewhere to be going.. we're too far away now to take me home.. Let me stay.. I can help. I can fix the ship..
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: looks to Nandi:: Nandi: You're a mechanic?
<Olivia_Brahn> Tam: What's wrong with giving her a chance to show us what she can do?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::turns to Skul and nods:: Skul: Yes. Of a sort. My father's Chief Engineer at home, but he's a bumbler of the worst sort. I did his job for him almost all the time. I'm great with machines.
<Tam_Sneed> ::smirks:: Nandi: Yeah right. Weren't you that kid I saw at the landing dock who didn't know how to drive a loader?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::glares at Tam:: Tam: I know how. I didn't want to because I was waiting for my chance to get on board
<Tam_Sneed> ::nod:: Nandi: Sure. ::looks to the others:: Both: If you think she's worth the risk, then you two can be in charge of seeing if she's telling the truth or not. ::looks back to Nandi:: Nandi: If you break my ship, yer going back right away. Got it?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: Tam: Got it
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to the others:: Both: Take a seat. We need to talk about something more important.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods and sits down::
<Tam_Sneed> ::ignoring Nandi:: Both: Here's the plan. One of us will have to stay with Mav, while the other two take shuttles to the spaceport. Once there we will follow the leads I have on Arani. We have a couple hours before we drop, and we will keep Mav far enough away to not get detected.
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: I can stay with the ship if having an extra hand to search would help.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over to Nandi:: Nandi: I'm not leaving you alone on my ship.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: shrugs:: Tam: I'll stay behind.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smirks:: Tam: I said I could fix it, not fly it..
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods at Tam's idea:: Nandi: By the way, have you eaten yet? I could fix you something if you like....
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Mr. Skulonn will be here to pilot the ship if need be. Since you can't fly it, your help wouldn't be useful, would it?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: Tam: Just trying to be useful.. ::shakes her head at Olivia:: Olivia: No.. I didn't..
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs again:: Both: Take care of her. I'll be on the flight deck.
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: nods to Tam::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets off his chair and heads for the flight deck, mumbling something about extra complications::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::frowns:: He doesn't like me does he?
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: turns to Nandi once Tam is out of earshot:: Nandi: Don't mind him, he's just a bit grouchy.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs, looking around a bit::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: pats her arm and gets up from the table to fix nandi a sandwich:: Nandi: He's grouchy when it comes to his ship... it's nothing personal.... :: pauses:: though... sneaking onto his ship isn't exactly a way to gain someone's trust... ::smiles and hands her the sandwich and a glass of juice::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::takes a huge bite:: Olivia: Thanks.. I missed lunch.. and I don't think he would have just taken me if I asked..

ACTION:: A couple hours pass and the alarm for the drop sounds. Moments later, Maverick leaves hyperspace just outside the system that Denon resides::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::sits on the bed in her room, already having put away the few things she had in her little bag::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: is sitting back in the medbay::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::lays back on her bed, bored::
<Skulonn_Vorc> :: leaves the medbay to check on their guest::

<Tam_Sneed> ::sets the controls to keep Maverick from drifting and heads for the shuttlebay:: *Olivia*: It's time. Shuttlebay now.
<Olivia_Brahn> *Tam*:On my way
<Tam_Sneed> ::slides down the stairs and rushes to the next set and does the same, within minutes, he's rushing into the shuttlebay::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::meets Tam in the shuttlebay::
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: Take any of those two shuttles. ::rushes to Naal's old shuttle and begins prepping it::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: picks a shuttle and climbs inside::
<Olivia_Brahn> :: begins prepping the shuttle for take off::
<Tam_Sneed> ::finishes his prep work and starts the shuttle up:: [Olivia]: Once we leave Mav, stay silent until I com ya.
<Olivia_Brahn> [Tam]: Got it
<Tam_Sneed> :: pulls a remote device out of his pocket and sets it on the console, then presses a button on it::

ACTION:: THe shuttlebay closes tight and depressurizes before the main doors open in fron of the shuttles::

<Tam_Sneed> ::lifts off and heads out::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::lifts off and follows Tam out of the bay::

ACTION:: The main shuttlebay doors close with another press of a button and the shuttles accelerate away from Mav::

<Tam_Sneed> ::gets far enough away from Mav and begins sending Olivia data about the leads he has on Arani:: [Olivia]: You should be getting data by now.
<Olivia_Brahn> [Tam]: I am... ::looks at the data::
<Tam_Sneed> [Olivia]: You head in first and I'll come in a bit later. Follow the lead to the port authority and I'll take on the rest. ::lets Olivia get ahead of him as he slows::

<Vorian_Kel> ::meanwhile, on the surface, a Kiffar man is arguing with a technician at the spaceport:: Repairman: Come on, damn it, I need that ship! I've been stuck on this kriffing planet for two weeks because of you!
<Repairman> ::shrugs:: Vorian: Listen, I've already told you a hundred times, I'm not fixin' anything until you can pay the bill. Now get out of here, I have work to do...you know, for people who can actually *pay*?
<Vorian_Kel> ::glares at the repairman, his hand inching dangerously close to his Bryar pistol:: Repairman: You don't understand. I need to get off of this rock, there's a bounty out there I've been chasing for weeks! Every hour you keep me here, the trail gets colder!
<Repairman> ::gives him an unsympathetic shrug:: Vorian: Not my problem, pal. ::turns and walks off::
<Vorian_Kel> ::growls, turning to kick the wall:: Spast!

ACTION:: Olivia's shuttle zips along and reaches the spaceport. She's assigned to a pad that has several other shuttles already on it::

<Tam_Sneed> ::sits back a bit in orbit to not make it seem that he is traveling with Olivia::

ACTION:: Minutes pass and Tam's shuttle banks and heads to the spaceport. He's also assigned to a pad, but not the same one as Olivia. There are only a couple other shuttles on his pad::

<Olivia_Brahn> ::has already secured her shuttle and is leaving it after locking it down::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::saunters around the level she is on, looking for her contact::
<Vorian_Kel> ::Vor notices a new ship arriving, and he quickly heads up to the pad it landed at, looking it over and smiling as he realizes it's a short-range shuttle. He sees a woman exit it, and he follows after her, gauging her with his eyes for a moment before he finally approaches her:: Olivia: Hello there, miss. Is that your shuttle back there? ::nods back toward the shuttle::
<Port Authority Officer> ::sees Olivia looking a bit lost:: Olivia: Can I help you, Miss? ::notices the man approach the woman and stands back a bit::
<Vorian_Kel> ::Vorian eyes the officer and smirks a bit as he backs off, turning his attention back to the woman::
<Port Authority Officer> ::shrugs, figuring she isn't the person he is looking for and moves on::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks to Vor ansd nods:: Vor: yeah is it....
<Vorian_Kel> Olivia: Excellent. Small shuttle like that, though, you gotta have a bigger ship somewhere around here to dock with, right?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::raises an eyebrow curiously:: Vor: Why would you say that?
<Vorian_Kel> Olivia: Well, let's just say I'm in need of transportation, and everyone else on this blasted world has told me no. But I'm willing to pay...I just need to get off of Denon. You think you might be able to help me, miss?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::thinks for a moment:: Vor: I might. But I only just got here myself and have a job to do. I might not be of use to you if you're in a hurry.
<Vorian_Kel> Olivia: Heck, lady, I've been here two weeks, I can wait a couple more hours if it means a ride off of this rock. ::grins:: Why don't I help you out on this job of yours? That way you can see I'm not trying to con you or anything...
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles at him and nods: Vor: Okay then.... ::holds out her hand:: I'm Olivia.... and you are?
<Vorian_Kel> ::Vorian grins and takes her hand:: Olivia: The name's Kel, Vorian Kel.

<Tam_Sneed> ::Shuts down the shuttle and pockets the remote device before leaving and securing the shuttle, pulling his collar up a bit as he leaves the pad, using the lift to get to the lower level. Once he gets to the lower level, he begins to look for a terminal to find his first contact. After he finds his contact, he clears the screen before leaving to find him. Minutes later, he steps into a small cafe and looks around briefly before heading to the counter:: Waitress: Hello. Is there a Mr. Smyres here?
<Waitress> ::looks Tam over and then to the front door:: Tam: Who's askin'?
<Tam_Sneed> Waitress: Someone who's looking for a certain woman. A certain type of woman.
<Waitress> ::smirks and looks him over again, then nods to a back room door::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to the door and then back to the woman, before walking to the door, his hand on his blaster under his overcoat::

%$%$% END EPISODE 004 PART 004 %$%$%

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Part 005

Episode 004 Part 005
Prelude:

Last time, so long ago, we left Olivia at the spaceport on Denon. She had met someone looking for a ride...
Vorian Kel said, "Well, let's just say I'm in need of transportation, and everyone else on this blasted world has told me no. But I'm willing to pay...I just need to get off of Denon. You think you might be able to help me, miss?
Olivia Brahn thinks for a moment before responding, "I might. But I only just got here myself and have a job to do. I might not be of use to you if you're in a hurry.
Vorian Kel replies with a grin, "Heck, lady, I've been here two weeks, I can wait a couple more hours if it means a ride off of this rock. Why don't I help you out on this job of yours? That way you can see I'm not trying to con you or anything...
Olivia Brahn smiles at him and nods. "Okay then.... ::holds out her hand:: I'm Olivia.... and you are?"
Vorian grins and takes her hand. "The name's Kel, Vorian Kel."

Also, last time, so long ago, we left Tam in a cafe, about to enter a back room.

Again, last time, we left Skull on Maverick with the new resident mechanic, Nandi.

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<Vorian_Kel> ::Vor shakes Olivia's hand firmly before letting go, and taking a look around:: Olivia: So, what's this job you need to take care of?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::reads her data padd again without looking up at Vorian:: Kel: I'm umm, here to meet someone.... ::still without looking at him, looks around to see if she sees someone who fits the description::
<Vorian_Kel> ::smirks:: Olivia: Well, you just met me, so does that mean we can go now?
<Olivia_Brahn> :: pauses and looks at Vorian. She smiles and chuckles softly:: Vorian: no offence, but it wasn't you.... ::eyes him, then shakes her head:: You definitely don't fit the description.... ::looks around again and sighs:: Vorian: I don't understand it.... he was supposed to be here.... ::twists her mouth:: I hate it when people are late
<Vorian_Kel> ::frowns and looks around again:: Olivia: Well, what does this contact of yours look like?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::is a little wary and sort avoids the question for the moment:: Vorian: I need to check with security to see if anyone has arrived yet... this way... ::motions him in the direction::
<Vorian_Kel> ::nods:: Olivia: I'd offer to let you go first, seeing as this is your gig and all, but you probably don't trust me enough to turn your back on me. No problem. I get that a lot. ::starts off in the direction Olivia indicated:: Must be the outfit.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::chuckles:: Vorian: You seem trustable enough.... ::approaches security::
<Vorian_Kel> ::stops when they reach the security desk, letting Olivia go ahead::
<Olivia_Brahn> Desk Clerk: Hi, my name is Olivia Brahn... I'm here to meet a certain contact.... hands him the data padd....
<Sec Clerk> ::takes the pad:: Olivia: Contact? ::looks the pad over:: Sorry, I don't think I can help you. You might want to check out the lounge on the second level.
<Sec Off.> ::overhears the clerk and watches closely, eyes narrowed at Olivia and Vorian::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Clerk: Thanks.... ::takes the padd and steps back, then turns to head down to the second level:: Vorian: This may be something I have to do on my own for the time being. So I might need you to wait for me at the bar, if you don't mind.
<Vorian_Kel> ::notices the officer staring at them, Vorian eyes the man right back before he turns and follows Olivia:: Olivia: How do I know you won't reneg and leave me behind after you've found who you're looking for?
<Sec Off.> ::whispers something to the clerk and walks off::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::smiles at him:: Vorian: And how do I know that you won't try to ambush me and take my ship?
<Vorian_Kel> ::grins:: Olivia: Touché, Miss Brahn. ::nods:: The bar, then. Good luck. ::turns and heads off::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and heads off into the lounge, then looks around curiously trying to find the person of description::

<Nandi_Lasko> @::wanders the corridors, looking over the ship, and not aiming to get anyplace in particular::
<Nandi_Lasko> @::finds the engine room and wanders in, looking around::
<Nandi_Lasko> @::studies the engine carefully, following all the wires and connections::

<Tam_Sneed> :: presses the button next to the door and it slides open slowly to reveal a dimmly lit room, then steps in and hears the door slide closed behind him:: All: Hello? I'm here to see a Mr. Smyres.
<Smyres> ::watches Tam closely:: Tam: Just take that hand from under your coat and we'll see about you talking to someone.
<Tam_Sneed> ::slowly removes his hand from under his coat and holds them both up:: Smyres: Alright. Done. Now how about letting me see Mr. Smyres?
<Smyres> ::nods:: Tam: Come over to the table and have a drink. ::slides a glass to one end of the table::
<Tam_Sneed> ::walks over to the table and takes a seat next to where the glass slid:: Smyres: You're Smyres, I assume.
<Smyres> Tam: It isn't wise to assume anything anymore. What business did you have with Mr. Smyres?
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes a sip:: Smyres: He has some information on a certain lady friend of mine, and I'd like to get it, if possible.
<Smyres> Tam: Interesting. Does this woman have a name or description?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks across the table at the man:: Smyres: She does, but Mr. Smyres would know her if I told him.
<Smyres> Tam: Then you are in luck. I am Mr. Smyres. Now why don't we stop dancing around the issue and get down to business?
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Smyres: She's got dark black hair and red sk...
<Smyres> Tam: There is an issue of payment to discuss first.
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs:: Smyres: Of course. The information I seek is a location she would be at now. How much would that cost me?
<Smyres> ::sits back and crosses his arms:: Tam: Considering that this information could cause me trouble if it got out that I let it loose, I think twenty thousand should cover my troubles.
<Tam_Sneed> ::frowns hard:: Smyres: A bit steep for only saying where someone is. It's not like you're handing her over to me, or taking me there. I was thinking more like five.
<Smyres> ::grins:: Tam: Now that isn't fair. You have no idea who would be at my door, asking why you showed up there.
<Tam_Sneed> Smyres: Anyone interested, that I know of, believes me to be dead. I doubt they would expect me. And as for your troubles, I doubt you would have many in this regard.
<Smyres> ::leans forward, letting his arms rest on the table:: Tam: This girl must mean a lot to you. Who is she? Your wife? Lover? Daughter, perhaps?
<Tam_Sneed> Smyres: That's not important to you. What is important is how much I pay you.
<Smyres> ::chuckles slightly:: Tam: It is important to our deal, though. Important enough for you to track her down.
<Tam_Sneed> Smyres: I thought we were done dancing. Seven and thats it.
<Smyres> ::nods:: Tam: Very well. I'll give the location for twelve and thats as low as I go.
<Tam_Sneed> ::stands up:: Smyres: Too bad. I was willing to go to ten, but twelve is just too much. I'll find out somewhere else. ::turns to leave::
<Smyres> Tam: You won't find this information anywhere else. ::gets up:: You see, she is in a very secluded and exclusive location. You won't find her without my help.
<Tam_Sneed> ::stops before he reaches the door and turns:: Smyres: Ten is still my final offer.
<Smyres> ::takes his seat again:: Tam: Alright. Ten it is. Just put them on the table.
<Tam_Sneed> ::walks over to the table and fishes some credits out of his pocket and puts them on the table::
<Smyres> ::looks at the small pile on the table:: Tam: That's hardly ten thousand credits.
<Tam_Sneed> Smyres: Half now and the rest after you give me the information. ::stands next to the table::
<Smyres> ::frowns:: Tam: Oh ok, but I normally don't work this way.
<Tam_Sneed> Smyres: As you said, assuming isn't wise. ::looks him in the eye:: The information.
<Smyres> :: pulls out a data pad and slides it across the table:: Tam: The location is there, nothing more.
<Tam_Sneed> :: picks up the pad and looks at the small screen, not looking happy about what he sees:: Smyres: You're sure about this?
<Smyres> Tam: That is where my sources say they were taking her. I have an open invitation to visit. It should be accurate enough. If you don't get her, I might take that invite up. She was quite fun.
<Tam_Sneed> ::grits his teeth, then grins:: Smyres: Now you know why I need to get her back. She was stolen from me. :: drops some more credits on the table and walks away::
<Smyres> ::looks after Tam:: Tam: Not a word of this to anyone. Got it?
<Tam_Sneed> ::turns again:: Smyres: Got it. :: pulls his blaster and shoots Smyres in the head:: And now you don't have to worry. :: puts his blaster away and leaves::
<Tam_Sneed> ::leaves the cafe and heads for the hangar his shuttle is in::

<Sec Off.> ::walks into the lounge and glances about quickly, then walks towards Olivia::
<Vorian_Kel> ::Vorian makes his way to the bar and orders a Tattooine Sunburn, leaning back against the bar and sipping his drink as he watches the lounge::
<Sec Off.> ::moves up close behind Olivia:: Olivia: You're looking for information?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::jumps slightly and turns to face the Sec Off:: Sec: Are you the one supposed to give it?
<Sec Off.> Olivia: That depends on the information you're looking for. I have information on a ship and it's passengers.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Sec: I need information on a Zeltron girl... Black hair... reddish skin...
<Sec. Off> ::nods:: Olivia: Not so loud, please. :: pulls her to the side:: They left about four hours ago in a very modified shuttle. I've seen some shuttles in my day, as you can imagine, and this one was loaded for rancor. They didn't file a flight plan, so I can't give you much more about it. There was your girl and four others. Then a small crew and handlers.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Sec: Would your sensors be able to give me any kind of a direction at all?
<Vorian_Kel> ::Vorian's eyes narrow as the security officer approaches Olivia and takes her off to the side, but he remains at the bar, not wanting to screw the meeting up for her::
<Sec Off.> ::shakes his head:: Olivia: What data we have wouldn't be much help, since most shuttle can change direction before jumping away.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::sighs and bites at her lip. She nods and smiles:: Sec: Thanks anyway. We might be able to track them with any luck.... ::starts to head off:: Oh... :: looks at the Sec:: What do I owe you for your trouble?
<Sec Off.> Olivia: Just don't tell that you got anything from me.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods and winks at him:: Sec: Got what from you? ::smiles and heads off:: Thank you....
<Sec Off.> :: pulls out a pad and slips it into one of Olivia's pockets, before watching her walk away::
<Vorian_Kel> ::sees Olivia walking away from the security guy, and leaves the bar to join her:: Olivia: Find what you were looking for?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods as he joins her:: Vorian:: For the most part... you ready to go?
<Vorian_Kel> ::smiles:: Olivia: Just lead the way, Miss Brahn...

ACTION:: Both shuttles eventually arrive back to Maverick, but not at the same time::

%$%$% END EPISODE 004 PART 005 %$%$%

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Part 006

Episode 004 Part 006

Prelude

The shuttle bay has repressurized and the ramp to Olivia's shuttle is extending downward to the deck.

Meanwhile, Tam is just entering the flight deck and is taking his usual seat. Where the others are, is unknown, but they are still aboard.

%$%$% BEGIN EPISODE 004 PART 006 %$%$%

<Vorian_Kel> ::once they've finished docking, Vorian gets out of his seat and starts gathering his gear:: Olivia: So this is your ship, huh?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods as she powers down the shuttle:: Vorian: Sort of, I don't own it... but it's the one I ride around in yeah.... ::smirks::
<Vorian_Kel> ::arches an eyebrow:: Olivia: You don't own it? I hope whoever does won't mind me tagging along...
<Olivia_Brahn> ::winks at him:: Vorian: That makes the two of us... where did you say you were heading again?
<Vorian_Kel> ::shoulders one of his packs, glancing at Olivia:: Olivia: I'm not entirely sure yet, to be honest. I'll need to get in touch with some friends ASAP. Until then, I guess I'm heading wherever you guys are...
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: Vorian: Well, if you can gain Tam's trust, he might let you use the communications. until then, don't be surprised if he tails you for a while
<Olivia_Brahn> ::gets up and heads for the hatch to leave the shuttle::
<Vorian_Kel> Olivia: I wouldn't blame him, he'd be well within his rights. ::opens the hatch for Olivia and then follows her out of the shuttle:: Care to introduce me to this Tam?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::leads him off the shuttle and out of the shuttlebay:: Vorian: Of course... I have to meet with him now....
<Vorian_Kel> ::follows her out of the shuttlebay:: Olivia: Excellent.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::heads up the stairs and up to the flight deck:: Vorian: This way....
<Vorian_Kel> ::nods as he follows Olivia, looking around and taking in his surroundings as they make their way through the ship::

<Skulonn_Vorc> :: is currently asleep in the medbay::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::finishes wandering the ship for now and heads back to her cabin::
<Nandi_Lasko> :: picks up her small bag and unpacks the few things she brought.. two extra outfits, a hair brush, and other assorted hygiene things::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::showers quickly and slips into something clean, then just kind of stares into space in her cabin::

<Tam_Sneed> ::swings his seat around and begins entering data to do a search for information::
<Tam_Sneed> ::has a little trouble getting access to some of the information, but keeps trying to work around the problem::
<Tam_Sneed> ::while his search is still running, he checks their schedule to see if they are running late or not::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sees that they still have a couple days to pick up their next cargo, so they still have half a day before they are running late::
<Tam_Sneed> ::checks on his information search and sees that most of it is available now and decides to leave the rest for later::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::reaches the flight deck and enters the flight deck:: Tam: how's it going?
<Tam_Sneed> ::still looking at his display:: Olivia: Everything went well for me. How'd it go for you?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::sits next to him and smiles:: Tam: Well, I didn't find out much... but I did find someone looking for a ride
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: Oh? And? ::still looking his information over::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::looks to Vorian and nods for him to come over:: Tam: This is Vorian Kel....
<Vorian_Kel> :: decides that's his cue, and he steps forward, nodding:: Tam: Hello, sir. Nice to meet you.
<Tam_Sneed> ::cringes and closes his eyes tightly, not thrilled with this:: Olivia: You brought this person with you? ::swings his seat around, obviously not happy::
<Vorian_Kel> ::smiles at Olivia:: Olivia: I knew he wasn't going to take this very well. ::looks at Tam again:: Tam: Sorry for the trouble, sir. But I can assure you that I'm not looking to cause any trouble, I just needed a ride off of Denon and Miss Brahn here was kind enough to bring me along...
<Olivia_Brahn> ::gives him an "oh come on" look:: tam: you would have done the same if you were in my position... he was kind enough to let me get on with my business and waited while I found out what I could about Arani
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Olivia and back to Vorian:: Vorian: I don't know what she told you, but I don't run a taxi service or a passenger liner. This is a cargo ship and nothing else. Now, if you have a destination, I may consider keeping you aboard. Otherwise, I may send you back.
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: I can pay for my passage, either in credits or by doing whatever work you may have that needs doing.
<Tam_Sneed> Vorian: And what type of work would suit you on a cargo ship? I know nothing about you.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over to Olivia:: Olivia: Log in whatever information you got and be ready to pilot that shuttle again.
<Vorian_Kel> ::shrugs:: Tam: I can do just about anything you might need me to do. I had a ship of my own until very recently: I'm a fair pilot, I know my way around circuit boards and wiring if you need someone to repair anything, I've got experience in shipping cargo...
<Vorian_Kel> ::refrains from mentioning that his cargo was live...usually::
<Olivia_Brahn> ::nods:: tam: Will do, but just so you know... she's not here...
<Vorian_Kel> :: blinks:: Who's not here?
<Tam_Sneed> Olivia: I know that. ::looks to Vorian:: Vorian: Where you going?
<Olivia_Brahn> ::enters her information from the padd into the computer::
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: I just needed to get off of Denon, and nobody else would take me. If you'll let me stay on until your next stop, I'll get off there, and you won't have to hear from me again. ::watches Olivia work:: Who are you two talking about?
<Tam_Sneed> ::smacks his forehead and lets his hand slide down his face:: Self: Why me? ::sigh:: Vorian: Alright. Have Olivia set you up in a cabin. ::glances to her:: Oh, and just so you know, this won't be perminent.
<Olivia_Brahn> ::gets up from her seat and leads him from the flight deck:: Tam: Will do... ::gives Vorian an "I told ya" kinda look::
<Tam_Sneed> ::swings his seat around again:: Vorian: Don't ask too many questions. ::waves for them to leave::
<Vorian_Kel> ::frowns as Tam ignores his question yet again, but doesn't bother pursuing it anymore for now:: Tam: Thanks. You won't even know I'm here. ::follows Olivia out of the bridge:: Olivia: That could have gone worse.

%$%$% END EPISODE 004 PART 006 %$%$%

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