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Part 001

Episode 006 Part 001

Prelude:

Maverick has been on Bothawui for neary an hour now. During the first ten minutes, they managed to contact Vorian, who gave directions to a cantina not too far from the spaceport, but still a good walk. Right now, they are just finishing up the arrangements to have Maverick refueled and some of the external damage fixed.

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<Tam_Sneed> ::nods and signs the work order for what has to be done:: Crew Chief: Make sure your guys stay outside. I wouldn't want to have anyone get hurt while going inside.
<Crew Chief> ::shrugs:: Tam: Whatever you say. ::takes the signed work order:: As long as you pay, we don't care.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods and turns to look for Nandi::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::walks down the ramp and smiles at Tam::
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Close up. I'm sure Vorian doesn't mind waiting in a cantina, but I'd rather not find him drunk.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs and closes up the ship::
<Tam_Sneed> ::waits for her and watches the crew start their work:: Nandi: I didn't know you drank. Kinda surprised me. ::grins::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: Tam: I'm sure I don't drink near as much as Vorian.. but now and then we all need one. ::smiles:: We better get him before he has well more than one
<Tam_Sneed> ::chuckles:: Nandi: I think he's started long before we even got here. ::looks her over, as they head for the exit:: So your parents let you drink on that colony?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smirks:: Tam: Since when do most girls my age do only what their parents let them do?
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs:: Nandi: I'm not a girl your age. Never was one and never knew any. ::grins:: Not for the lack of trying, though.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs:: Tam: You know one now.. much to your eternal annoyance I imagine
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs:: Nandi: I'm sure you'll grow on me sooner or later. ::heads into the main flow of foot traffic::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::grins and follows him:: Tam: I hope so.
<Tam_Sneed> ::glances to her briefly as he makes his way through the crowd:: Nandi: I know you told me before, but you sure you aren't too scared to stick with us? I do tend to bring out the worst in people, ya know.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: Tam: I don't scare easy
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Guess not. No matter how much I try. ::grins back to her::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs:: Tam: Well if ya hate me that much you could always just fire me
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Kinda hard to do, since I never did hire ya. ::laughs::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs and smiles:: Tam: You know what I mean
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Depending on how familiar you are with my ship will tell me if I need to hire someone for real or not. What ya think?
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: You don't need to
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs:: Nandi: Alright.

ACTION:: The walk has been a bit long, and Nandi and Tam finally find the cantina that Vorian said he'd be at. Meanwhile Vorian has just left Geschart to relieve himself, telling him he'd only be a few minutes.::

<Tam_Sneed> ::sees the entrance:: Nandi: This is it. I gotta use the restroom, so find our boy and save me a seat. ::goes inside::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::walks in behind him and looks around for Vorian::
<Tam_Sneed> ::heads for the restroom, zig zagging through the cantina tables to get there::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets inside the restroom and takes the farthest stall, closing the door behind him::

<Geschart> :: has been scanning the cantina, and spots Tam and Nandi entering::
<Bartender> ::wipes the bar down near Geschart:: Geschart: Need a refill, Bub?
<Geschart> :: shakes his head:: No, thank you. :: moves away from the bar towards Nandi::
<Bartender> ::shrugs and keeps wiping the bar down::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::sees a large stranger coming her way and watches warily out the corner of her eye as she looks for Vorian::
<Geschart> :: smiles as he reaches Nandi:: Hello, you are one of Vorian's crewmembers, right?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks at him in surprise:: Stranger: Yes.. you know him?
 <Geschart> :: nods:: Nandi: I do. I helped him out of a jam earlier and he invited me to speak with your captain about possible employment. :: smiles down at her::

ACTION:: Vorian had returned to his seat without Geschart or Nandi seeing him.::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: I see.. Umm.. Where is he?
<Geschart> :: turns a bit and points to the restrooms::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods again:: Then maybe the captain will see him there. I'm Nandi
<Geschart> :: nods:: Geschart. :: motions back to the bar:: Can I get you anything while we wait?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: Geschart: I think I had enough to drink the other night after a close call. I'm not much of a drinker usually.
<Geschart> :: nods:: Same here.
<Nandi_Lasko> Geschart: How much has he had to drink? ::laughs::
<Geschart> :: tries to remember:: Not very much if I recall.
<Nandi_Lasko> Geschart: Oh good.. then he shouldn't be in the bathroom forever
<Geschart> :: nods::
<Waitress> ::walks to them after clearing off a nearby table:: Both: Can I get either of you anything?

ACTION:: Vorian makes his way close to where Geschart and Nandi are standing, as the waitress distracts them.::

<Geschart> :: shakes his head at the waitress:: No, thank you.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles:: Waitress: No thanks
<Waitress> ::smiles:: Both: Just let me know if you change your minds. ::heads for the bar with a full tray of dirty glasses::
<Geschart> :: turns back to Nandi:: So, you're the ship's mechanic I assume?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: Geschart: I suppose you could say that.. I'm a stow away though.. or I was. I'm growing on the captain, and he gives me a share.. but he never technically hired me. ::laughs::
<Geschart> :: chuckles:: Alright, let's try that again. So you're "effectively" the ship's mechanic?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs again:: Right
<Geschart> :: nods:: You're young to already have such a job, I admire that. What type of ship is this Maverick?
<Nandi_Lasko> Geschart: Amphibious Interstellar Assault Transport And I'm nineten.. not that young..
<Geschart> :: shrugs slightly:: Young compared to some.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles:: Geschart: Maybe.. but I know my job.
<Geschart> :: nods:: I didn't mean to imply that you didn't. Just that it is unsual for a being your age to know their job that well.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs and smiles again:: Geschart: I guess it just comes easy to me is all.
<Geschart> :: nods::

<Tam_Sneed> ::opens the door and walks over to wash his hands::
<Tam_Sneed> ::dries his hands off and heads out the door, pausing to find Nandi::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::sees Tam and waves an arm to catch his attention::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sees Nandi, standing next to a rather large being:: Self: Great. Who could that be? ::looks around:: And where's Vorian? ::heads her way::
<Nandi_Lasko> Geschart: Here comes Tam.. I don't see Vorian yet though. Wonder if he fell in.
<Geschart> :: turns to look at Tam as Nandi speaks::
<Tam_Sneed> ::zig zags back through the tables and gets to Nandi's side:: Nandi: What's going on? I leave ya a minute or two and you make a new friend?
<Vorian_Kel> ::looks up from his drink, raising an eyebrow:: Tam: Took you long enough. ::nods to Geschart:: Tam, this is Geschart, he was hoping to join our crew.
<Tam_Sneed> ::sees Vorian finally:: Vorian: You telling me that yer the one who has the new friend?
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: What's wrong with new friends? Ya think I'm so repugnant that I couldn't make one in a few minutes? ::grins::
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: You said it, not me. ::grins::
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Now Vorian.. I guess that's surprising.. ::laughs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks up at Geschart:: Geschart: So you want to work for me, eh? ::sees an empty table:: They serve food here?
<Vorian_Kel> ::raises an eyebrow as he observes Tam and Nandi. Are they actually bantering? He shakes his head and turns to Tam again:: Tam: That's right. He helped me out back on Corellia, and figured he might be able to help us out...
<Geschart> :: nods to Tam, extending a powerful hand to him:: You must be Captain Sneed.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks at the hand:: Vorian: He helped you? ::shakes is head:: What's this galaxy coming to? ::shakes the hand very briefly before sitting at the vacant table::
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: Hey, even I need help sometimes...
<Geschart> :: moves to sit at the table as well::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::sits with them all::
<Vorian_Kel> ::joins the group at the table, flagging down a server::
<Tam_Sneed> Vorian: I guess I shoulda figured ya would need help. ::looks Geschart over, wondering what he would be able to do on a ship::
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: Well, it wasn't really me *needing* his help so much as it was Geschart here just deciding to make things a little easier for me. ::grins at the Togorian, then sits back in his seat as the waitress approaches:: Geschart, why don't you tell the good Captain here why you'd be a good addition to the crew...

ACTION ::The waitress comes to the table before anyone can respond::

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Part 002

Episode 006 Part 002

Prelude:

Everyone is standing outside the entrance doors to the bay which holds Maverick. Tam has found out that the repairs he asked for are not completed yet, and may take a couple more hours.

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<Tam_Sneed> ::leans against the wall and looks everyone over:: All: So, besides drinking and eating, does anyone know something else we can do to kill time?
<Geschart> :: shrugs:: Not me.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Geschart:: Geschart: You're fired then. ::grins::
<Geschart> :: smirks:: That was probably the shortest job I've ever held.
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs:: All: Guess I need to hire someone who knows all the party spots in the galaxy. ::sighs:: So, Geschart, what do you think you will be doing on Maverick? Do you have a preference?
<Geschart> :: shrugs:: I can handle cargo well enough, and I am adept at shipboard combat. :: grins::
<Tam_Sneed> Geschart: Proud of that, aren't ya? Who'd you serve under before?
<Geschart> :: frowns:: A group of honorless pirates who are all dead now..
<Vorian_Kel> Geschart: What happened?
<Tam_Sneed> Geschart: How'd it happen you survived and no one else did?
<Geschart> :: looks to Vorian:: Greed and infighting. And when I tried to stop it they all turned on me. So I left them with a parting gift and made a hasty escape.
<Tam_Sneed> Geschart: So in short, you killed your captain and crewmates. ::Gives Vorian a look of "and you want me to hire this guy?"::
<Geschart> :: frowns again:: Once they all decided I needed to die for trying to keep the peace, they ceased to be my captain and crew. Sir.
<Vorian_Kel> ::shrugs, as if he knew::
<Tam_Sneed> Geschart: I see. Well, I'll have none of that on my ship. Understand?
<Geschart> :: nods:: Understood. I don't expect a small cargo running crew to have that much opportunity for greed and infighting anyway. :: grins::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to the others:: Geschart: In-fighting maybe, but the greed thing isn't the usual sort of thing.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks back at Tam and tries not to laugh::
<Tam_Sneed> :: pushes off from the wall:: All: Well, if no one knows any good places to go or things to do, I'm gonna go check on something. We have a couple hours, so make the best of it.
<Geschart> :: nods::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs and turns to Vorian:: Vor: You happen to spot any good parts shops while you were here? We need some replacements for our supply..
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to each one of them one last time, before heading off to find a terminal that is secure::
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: Uh...no, I didn't. But it shouldn't be hard to find something in the directories.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: Vorian: Just thought if you'd seen one it'd save me time. ::shrugs and walks off to find a terminal::

<Tam_Sneed> ::gets to a terminal and starts slicing at it to get the info he needs::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::gets to a terminal of her own, and doesn't slice it.. just runs a search for a parts shop::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::makes a note of the location for the nearest shop and heads out of the bay::

ACTION:: A mechanic steps out of the bay and sees Geschart and Vorian, then asks where Tam Sneed is::

<Geschart> :: turns to the mechanic:: He stepped off to run a quick errand, is it important?
<Mechanic> ::looks a bit nervous:: Geschart: A bit. We found something that he needs to know about, before we call for a disposal squad.
<Geschart> :: frowns:: I don't like the sound of that.. :: looks to Vorian::
<Vorian_Kel> Mechanic: What's the problem?
<Mechanic> Vorian: I was told to only speak with the captain about the details. It's a rather sensitive situation. If I can't speak to him, we'll just call the squad in to handle it.
<Geschart> :: nods and turns to Vorian again:: Can you reach him by comm?
<Vorian_Kel> ::frowns and pulls out his comm unit:: *Tam*: Captain, this is Vorian. There seems to be some kind of situation with Maverick, you'd better get back here.
<Tam_Sneed> :: looks from his screen, a bit disturbed:: *Vorian*: What is it? I'm kind of busy here.
<Vorian_Kel> *Tam*: There's a mechanic here saying there's something wrong with the ship, but he'll only talk to you.
<Tam_Sneed> ::growls and mutters something under his breah, before clearing his screen:: *Vorian*: I'll be right there.
<Vorian_Kel> *Tam*: Got it. ::nods to the mechanic as he puts his comm away:: Mechanic: He's on his way.
<Mechanic> Vorian: Much appreciated. My chief is getting a bit itchy about this and we have to hear it all, if you know what I mean.
<Vorian_Kel> Mechanic: Yeah, I know what that's like...
<Mechanic> ::looks to them both:: Both: I didn't see you come off the ship. How do you know the captain?
<Geschart> :: looks to the mechanic:: I was just recently hired myself.
<Vorian_Kel> Mechanic: We work for him. We were off on a separate job and were meeting him here.
<Mechanic> ::nods to Geschart and looks to Vorian:: Vorian: I see. Well, I'm glad I didn't just tell perfect strangers something I shouldn't have. ::sighs:: I do that way too often.
<Geschart> :: nods:: Jumping to conclusions can be very dangerous.
<Vorian_Kel> ::grins:: Mechanic: You know, we could just be lying to you. Maybe the man I contacted wasn't Captain Sneed at all.
<Mechanic> ::looks them both over:: Both: Please tell me you're joking. Please. ::looks even more nervous than before::
<Vorian_Kel> ::smiles and smacks the mechanic on his arm:: Mechanic: Relax, I'm just messing with you. ::chuckles and looks back to see if Tam's shown up yet::
<Mechanic> ::grins shyly:: Vorian: Good thing. I was beginning to wonder.
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets back to the bay and spots the mechanic:: Vorian: This the mechanic?
<Vorian_Kel> ::nods:: Tam: Yes, sir.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to the mechanic:: Mechanic: So, what's the problem with my ship?
<Mechanic> ::nods his head back to the doors:: Tam: We need to discuss this inside, so not to cause any panic out here.
<Tam_Sneed> ::scowls:: Mechanic: Alright, but this better not be something like you need to rip the guts out of her. ::follows the mechanic inside::
<Mechanic> ::stops inside and points towards the aft section at the top:: Tam: Well, it looks like there are some devices up there that sholdn't be, and they look like they could cause damage to the ship and the bay, if they go off.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to where the mechanic is pointing and then back to him:: Mechanic: Yer telling me that everything can and will explode? You try to take 'em off yet?
<Mechanic> Tam: No way! We were going to call in a disposal squad to do that.
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs:: Mechanic: I want to have a look first. ::looks around:: I wish my new mechanic was here for this.
<Mechanic> ::nods and leads the way to a mobile lift::
<Mechanic> ::opens the door of the lift for Tam:: Tam: I won't be going up there. Just push this button when you get to the top. :: points out a stop button::
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins and gets on:: Mechanic: Don't worry. I am crazy enough to still have a backbone. :: presses the button to go up::

ACTION:: As Tam reaches the top, he sees several devices that look much like spiders clamped onto the hull along the rear of the ship, all with blinking blue lights::

<Tam_Sneed> ::climbs out of the lift onto the ship, and right up to one of the devices, looking it over without touching it::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs and shakes his head:: Self: That Weller is smarter than I gave him credit. ::looks down to the mechanic and yells:: Mechanic: Go ahead and get the disposal squad. These are a bit beyond me.
<Mechanic> ::nods and runs off to get the squad::
<Tam_Sneed> ::walks back to the lift and begins to come down::

ACTION:: Several of the devices start to make a high pitched whining noise::

<Tam_Sneed> ::looks up quickly and then presses the "down" button to try to make it go faster::

ACTION:: Before Tam can get to the deck again, all of the devices begin to whine, filling the entire bay with enough noise to cause headaches.::

<Tam_Sneed> ::grabs his head and screams:: Weeeeellllleerrrrrr!!!
<Geschart> :: looks towards the bay:: That is an odd sound.

ACTION:: Just before the lif gets to the deck, the devices stop all at once. The lights and sounds go off, as if the devices just ran out of power. Moments later, Geschart and Vorian sees six Bothans dressed in heavy armor rushing into the bay::

<Vorian_Kel> Geschart: That didn't sound good... ::looks at the Bothans, his hand immediately dropping to his Bryar pistol:: And that looks even worse.
<Geschart> :: nods:: Yes it does.. Should we follow them?
<Tam_Sneed> ::stands up shaking his head, trying to get his hearing back:: Self: Weller's going to get his.
<Vorian_Kel> :: draws his pistol and nods as he steps forward to investigate::
<Geschart> :: draws his own pistol and follows Vorian::

ACTION:: The armored Bothans put their gear on the lift and pull Tam off of it, before heading upward::

<Tam_Sneed> ::moves to the side, stumbling a bit, then leans against the bulkhead::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::walks up the street checking signs to make sure she's going the right way::

ACTION:: As Nandi gets to the nearest shop, she finds herself the center of attention among all sorts of beings... mostly male::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::ignores them and walks into the shop, looking for the parts she needs:
<Attendant> ::sees Nandi and makes his way towards her, pushing back the staring beings:: All: Come on! You've seen humans before. ::gets to Nandi:: Nandi: Can I help you?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles at him:: Attendant: I hope so. I need to replace my store of circuts and relays.. just basic stuff
<Attendant> ::nods to her:: Nandi: Right this way. ::leads her to another aisle that is full of various types of relays and electronics::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles at the selection and starts filling a shopping bag with enough to replace what she used, make the improvements she has planned, and leave a bit more for emergencies on top::
<Attendant> ::rubs his chin whiskers:: Nandi: If you want, we have a clearance rack in the back.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks that way:: Attendant: All right. I'll have a look at that. I used a lot in some repairs recently, and I want to make some improvements to prevent needing the repairs again. :laughs::
<Attendant> ::leads her to the back and holds a curtain to the side:: Nandi: It's just back here. We keep all of the hot deals under wraps. ::winks to her::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::sticks her head in and looks around the room, not stepping back there yet::

ACTION:: Nandi sees a long rack of various parts in a dimly lit room::

<Nandi_Lasko> :: pulls her head back out:: Attendant: Is there a box of them you can bring out here to look at in better light?
<Attendant> ::gives her a strange look:: Nandi: You take me for a fool? ::closes the curtain:: I only show the good deals to special customers. I guess I was wrong this time.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::raises an eyebrow:: Attendant: Just saying it'd be easier to see is all. And what makes me such a special customer anyway? You don't even know me
<Attendant> ::looks her up and down:: Nandi: Trust me, you would have been able to see a lot in there. More than anything out here. However, that has passed. Just pay for your parts and leave. ::starts to hussle her towards the front of the shop::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks at him curiously and shrugs, heading where he's urging her to go::
<Owner> Attendant: What's this all about? ::looks at the girl:: Is she a customer or one of your new girlfriends?
<Attendant> Owner: Just a customer.
<Owner> ::chuckles:: Attendant: Shot down again, eh? ::laughs louder::
<Attendant> ::shakes his head and rushes away, leaving Nandi with the owner::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smirks:: Owner: Not shot down so much as meeting a girl who isn't stupid.
<Owner> ::chuckles some more:: Nandi: Wouldn't be the first time. He thinks he's a big shot with the ladies. ::looks at the bag:: What ya got there?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::opens the top a bit:: Owner: I had to replace a lot of parts on our shield generator and wiped a lot of my stores. ::shrugs:: Just needed to stop by to re-stock and get what I need for some improvements
<Owner> ::looks and nods:: Nandi: Well, what you have there will cost ya about sixty credits.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods and takes out her datapad, keying in the amount and handing it to the owner so he can put in his information and transfer it::
<Owner> ::takes the pad and looks it over, nodding and then tapping on it before handing it back to her:: Nandi: Pleasure doin' business with ya. ::looks around:: And don't give the attendant another thought. He's harmless.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles and slips her datapad back into her pocket:: Owner: Thanks. People like that you get used to after a while. ::laughs::
<Owner> ::smiles and nods to her::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::walks out of the shop, ignoring all the staring men again, and walks back toward the bay::

<Mechanic> Tam: What happened? ::moves closer and gets in his face:: What happened? ::louder::
<Vorian_Kel> Geschart: I don't suppose you know what's going on?
<Tam_Sneed> ::sees the mechanic say something but can't hear:: Mechanic: Don't even try. I can't hear a thing. ::also yelling::
<Geschart> :: shakes his head::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::walks back into the bay with a smile, then stops cold:: All: What's going on?

ACTION:: The Bothans set their gear up at one of the devices and begin to try and dismantle it::

<Geschart> :: holsters his pistol and looks back to Nandi:: We aren't sure.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks over to Tam:: Tam: What's happening?

ACTION:: As the Bothans get into dismantling, all of the devices set off their charges. Not huge explosions. Just enough to cause minor damage to the hull and blow the Bothans off the ship and to their deaths::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::screams and covers her head::
<Tam_Sneed> :: doesn't hear Nandi or the explosions::
<Mechanic> ::gasps and rushes to help the fallen Bothans, calling other mechanics to help::
<Geschart> :: moves to lend a hand::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks up and notices Bothans bloodying up the deck:: Self: What the? ::looks up to see some chared spots around the bare legs of the spider devices, their centers blown out:: Poo-Doo!
<Nandi_Lasko> ::runs over to Tam and shakes him to get his attention:: Tam: What happened?

ACTION:: It is soon realized that there is nothing to be done for the Bothans. One of the mechanics rushes away to call for more help::

<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Huh? I can't hear anything.
<Vorian_Kel> Shavit! ::turns to Tam:: Tam: What is all this?!
<Nandi_Lasko> ::repeats herself, louder::
<Tam_Sneed> ::still can't hear and gets more and more frustrated by it:: All: I'm deaf, alright! Weller attached beacon droids to the hull and they all sent a signal at the same time. ::mumbles some curses:: Looks like they were rigged up too.
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: Who the kriff is Weller?!
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: I don't know who he is, but he already tried to kill us once. I had to repair the shield generator and half the other circuits on the way here..
<Tam_Sneed> ::shakes his head in frustration::
<Nandi_Lasko> :: pulls out her datapad and types a message.. "What do you want us to do now?".. and hands it to Tam::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks at the message:: Nandi: Fix her up and let's get out of here, before Weller gets here. I'd say we have about four hours before it's too late.
<Geschart> :: frowns::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods and looks around for one of the mechanics, then hurries over to one of them:: Mech: Look.. we need to get this fixed and get out of here as soon as possible. I'll need all the help I can get.. the faster it's done, the better.
<Mechanic> ::looks up to her:: Nandi: Are you crazy? There were deaths here. This ship isn't going anywhere.
<Nandi_Lasko> Mech: There'll be more if we don't get out of here
<Mechanic> Nandi: Not my call. Talk to the Authority about it.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::sighs:: Mech: Look.. We need to at least fix it first. Can we start on that so as soon as we're cleared we can go?
<Mechanic> ::shakes his head:: Nandi: We can't touch a thing. That'd be tampering with evidence.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::curses:: Mech: Fine! I'll get the parts and do it myself!
<Geschart> :: moves to give Nandi a hand::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets up and heads for Maverick to get inside::
<Vorian_Kel> ::gives the mechanic a dirty look and goes to help Nandi and Geschart::

ACTION:: The doors to the bay open and a dozen Bothan security troops rush in yelling for everyone to move to the outer walls, while waving their blaster rifles around::

%$%$% END EPISODE 006 PART 002 %$%$%

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Part 003

Episode 006 Part 003

Prelude:

Bothan security troops are rounding everyone up while others move on Maverick to investigate the explosive devices that went off, killing some of their people.

Tam didn't quite make it onto the ship, before being dragged back to the others along one of the walls of the bay.

%$%$% BEGIN EPISODE 006 PART 003 %$%$%

<Tam_Sneed> ::gets pushed to the wall, just starting to get some hearing back, but it's all muffled::
<Geschart> :: lets himself be rounded up, even though it would take a lot of bothans to physically move him::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::gets rounded up with the others, still not really sure what's happened here::
<Vorian_Kel> ::goes along as well, though he doesn't look particularly happy about it::

ACTION:: The troops don't seem to care so much about the people in the bay as much as they do about the ship. So far no questions are being asked.::

<Tam_Sneed> ::looks around to figure out who's in charge before he says anything::
<BTLeader> ::shouts orders to some of the troops and calls for report on the findings so far from those on the ship::
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Can't you make them let us go?
<Tam_Sneed> ::sees Nandi's lips move, but only hears a muffled mumble, and shrugs::
<BTLeader> ::looks to Nandi, but doesn't say anything to her, since he got a reply from those onboard::
<Tam_Sneed> ::notices who's in charge and moves a bit closer to him:: BTLeader: Excuse me. Could you tell me how long this is going to take? I have work to do.
<BTLeader> :: looks to Tam:: Tam: Who are you? You don't look like you do work.
<Tam_Sneed> ::still can't hear well, so does the best he can at assuming what the Bothan said:: BTLeader: I'm afraid that isn't soon enough. My work is very urgent and I need to get my ship off planet.
<BTLeader> ::gives Tam a bewildered look and then looks to the others:: All: Is he right in the head?
<Geschart> :: nods::
<Vorian_Kel> BTLeader: As right as can be, anyway. That's his ship over there.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: BTLeader: The blast deafened him.
<BTLeader> ::realizes what has happened, due to Nandi's input:: Vorian: Who's the pilot?
<Nandi_Lasko> BTLeader: He's that too.. we had one, but she left
<BTLeader> Nandi: I was speaking to him. :: points to Vorian:: You best hold your tongue.
<Vorian_Kel> BTLeader: Actually, she can answer your questions better than me. She's worked for him longer than I have. But like she said, he's our main pilot as well.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::raises an eyebrow:: BTLeader: Other than the captain, I've been on this crew the longest. So I would likely have more answers. I was also the only other person on board when those things were set. If you have a problem with me, I suggest you get over it if you want information
<BTLeader> Nandi: Very well. ::moves closer:: Who put the devices on the ship and why were they activated?
<Nandi_Lasko> BTLeader: I can guess who, but I don't see how the information will help you much since it wasn't one of us. As to why, I can only assume he intended this to happen.. so he can come and finish us off while you hold us here.
<Nandi_Lasko> BTLeader: Either that, or they were supposed to go off in space and disable us
<BTLeader> Nandi: So, these aren't devices put there by the Captain as a booby trap? Someone else intended on killing our security detail?
<Nandi_Lasko> Nandi: Trust me.. he loves his ship far too much for that. And I doubt the intention was to kill your people. It's us he has a problem with
<BTLeader> Nandi: Who is this "he" you refer to? If "he" is to come here to kill you, it would be good to know who "he" is.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::frowns and types up a message on her datapad for Tam, assuming the guy will let her, reading "Should I tell him who is after us?"::
<BTLeader> ::watches Nandi closely::
<Tam_Sneed> ::reads the message and thinks, then shrugs and nods:: Nandi: If it'll get us out of here faster.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::types "It might" and shrugs, then turns back to the BTLeader:: His name is Weller. I don't know much about him. He's someone from the captain's past. He almost had us on the way in here. When you were all trying to get the devices off the ship, I was shopping to replace the parts I used repairing the other damage he has caused.
<BTLeader> ::sighs and looks back to Maverick:: Nandi: Tell your Captain that we will hold you here until this Weller arrives and then capture him. He's the one who killed our people, he's the one to pay. However, if I hear different, you will hope that you didn't lie to me.
<Nandi_Lasko> BTLeader: I have told you the truth as far as I know it, and I hope you don't mind me saying that I don't like sitting around as your bait. How do I know you'll get him before he gets us?
<BTLeader> Nandi: Because this bay is sealed tighter than a Bantha's rear end.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::frowns and relays the message to Tam::
<Tam_Sneed> ::reads the new message and gives BTLeader a dirty look:: BTLeader: Weller will do anything to get my ship. Even if it means taking every security troop in this port down. Let us leave and spare yourself further losses.
<Geschart> :: listens closely to the conversation between the BTLeader, Tam, and Nandi::
<BTLeader> ::shakes his head:: Tam: I've made my decision. Stay here. ::turns and heads for a terminal::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Nandi for the reply::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::sticks her tongue out at his back as he walks away, then types the reply to Tam::
<Tam_Sneed> ::grits his teeth and spits on the deck:: All: This is not going to be good. Once these guys get taken out, do all you can to stay alive. I'll run for Maverick.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods::
<Vorian_Kel> ::mutters:: Nandi: He seems awfully confident that this Weller sleemo will be able to kill all of those heavily armed troopers... ::rests his hand on the pommel of his Bryar pistol and looks around::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::types "So much for all we did to get away from him once already huh?" and shows the pad to Tam with a rueful smile:: Vorian: He's likely right

ACTION:: BT Leader speaks with someone and it becomes a heated argument before he pounds the terminal and disconnects the discussion::

<Tam_Sneed> ::shakes his head:: Nandi: I won't let him have her. I'll die first.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods and lays a hand on his shoulder, using the other to type a short message.. "I'll help"::
<BTLeader> ::walks back to the group:: All: You are free to go. ::calls all of his troops to return to the entrance:: I don't agree with this, but The Authority has deemed that further losses over a derilict ship is not acceptable.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::raises an eyebrow:: BTLeader: Derelict!?
<Tam_Sneed> ::reads Nandi's message and looks to her:: Nandi: Huh?
<Vorian_Kel> ::smirks and lowers his voice as he looks to Geschart:: Geschart: I think that struck a nerve...
<BTLeader> Nandi: The state of your ship is not my concern. I just want justice.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::types "I'll help keep her from Weller.. He says we can go." She wisely chooses to not repeat the Authority's words::
<Geschart> :: nods to Vorian::
<Nandi_Lasko> BTLeader: The state of the ship is my concern, as I am the mechanic. We'll be out of your hair as soon as possible, but I'll need to fix the hull first.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: BT Leader: About time. All: Let's get the ship ready and get out of here.
<BTLeader> ::shouts orders to clear the bay and to remove the mechanics as well::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs, since she won't need them, and heads for the parts that she does need::
<Vorian_Kel> Geschart: Well, looks like it's up to you and me to keep an eye out for Mr. Weller until Nandi can get the ship ready...

ACTION:: It takes a whole three minutes for the bay to be cleared out::

<Geschart> :: nods:: Apparently. It would be helpful to know what he looks like.
<Tam_Sneed> ::runs for the flight deck to get the diagnostics out of the way and prep for lift off::
<Vorian_Kel> :: draws his Bryar pistol and checks the power cell:: Geschart: Good luck getting a description out of Captain No-Ears...
<Geschart> :: shrugs and pulls out a datapad, following after Tam::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::comes back from the storage room pulling a cart full of metal sheeting pieces, and the stuff to weld it on, then climbs a ladder with the welding stuff and a piece of metal and gets to work on the first hull breach::
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes his seat and powers up for a diagnostic::
<Geschart> :: finds his way up into the c0ckpit and taps Tam on the shoulder::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over his shoulder:: Geschart: What is it?
<Geschart> :: types on the datapad "Can you tell me what to look out for relating to this Weller person so that Vorian and I can keep watch for trouble?", and shows it to Tam::
<Tam_Sneed> ::reads the message:: Gaschart: Just have Vorian shoot anything or anyone who comes into the bay, unless they are Bothan. Then just wound them.
<Geschart> :: nods:: Understood. :: turns and heads back outside::
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs and turns back to his diagnostics:: Self: This hearing this has got to change and soon.

ACTION:: Diagnostics come back with all systems at 100%. An incoming transmission sounds on the flight deck::

<Tam_Sneed> ::smiles and starts his prep for lft off, then sees the incoming transmission, switching to text only so he can read it before opening the com::
<Transmission> [Maverick]: Maverick, you have clearance to leave the spaceport as soon as possible.
<Tam_Sneed> :: doesn't respond to the transmission, but smiles that they can leave when they want::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::works her way around, welding on one piece after another::

ACTION:: Nandi has no problem finding the damaged areas, meanwhile, the power comes up without trouble and diagnostics start to run on all systems::

<Geschart> :: steps out of the Maverick and heads back over to Vorian, relaying Tam orders::
<Vorian_Kel> Geschart: Funny, I could have done that without asking him. ::scans the bay for any sign of an intruder::
<Geschart> :: shrugs:: I was expecting more detailed orders. :: draws his own pistol and moves to check a different entrance point::
<Vorian_Kel> Geschart: This Weller guy's got Tam addled something fierce. He's probably not thinking too clearly.

<Tam_Sneed> *Nandi*: Let me know when your done out there, and have the guys come inside. Don't forget to button up the hatches. ::smacks his head when he realizes he can't hear any reply she might make. He finishes his prep and sighs:: Self: Now to get out of here. ::thinks he's beginning to hear a bit better, so he picks something up and drops it to the deck, then smiles as he can hear the rattle it makes, even though it's not loud as it should be::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::slaps on another plate, looking around and smiling when she sees there's only one more to do after this, so she moves on and starts welding on the final plate::

ACTION:: There is muffled sounds of weapons fire outside the bay entrance::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::curses as she finishes up and climbs back down:: Guys: Let's go!
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: Ladies first... :: drops to one knee to offer himself a more stable firing position and aims his pistol at the door, waiting for Nandi to get inside::
<Geschart> :: starts back towards the ship::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::runs inside the ship and heads for the flight deck::

ACTION:: The bay entrance doors open and four men rush in and begin to fire at whomever is outside the ship::

<Geschart> :: opens fire on the four men as he hurries back to the hatch::
<Vorian_Kel> ::covers Geschart's retreat from his position beside Mav's hatch, using the hatch for cover as he opens fire on the four attackers::
<Geschart> :: moves inside::

ACTION:: Two of the four fall and four more jump in to replace them::

<Vorian_Kel> ::stands and hurries into the ship, hitting the controls and firing off a few more shots before the hatch seals:: *Nandi* All aboard! Let's get out of here!

ACTION:: One more falls, but the others continue to fires on the ship::

<Tam_Sneed> ::sees Nandi enter the flight deck:: Nandi: How's she look?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::types a message.. "She'll hold together, but it's a quick patch. We're ready to go"::
<Tam_Sneed> ::smiles and reads the message:: Nandi: Sounds good. :: powers up the thrusters and lifts off::

ACTION:: The bay doors open for Maverick only to reveal a much larger ship blocking their exit::

<Vorian_Kel> ::holsters his pistol as he hurries up to the flight deck, frowning as the ship doesn't start moving:: Nandi: What's going on? We should be escaping in dramatic fashion right now.
<Geschart> :: nods as he steps in behind Vorian::
<Nandi_Lasko> :: points out the window and up::
<Vorian_Kel> ::looks up:: E chu ta...
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Did we get our weapons reloaded and working? ::knows the answer due to the diagnostics::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods at Tam and smiles::
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes a deep breath and hits a few buttons on the console::

ACTION:: Shields come up to full force and all weapons come online::

<Tam_Sneed> All: Have a seat. This is going to get rough.
<Geschart> :: finds a seat::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::sits down and straps in::
<Tam_Sneed> ::targets the ship above and fires two torpedoes and four missiles::
<Vorian_Kel> ::Vorian drops into a seat and straps in:: Tam: I know you can't hear me, but please don't get us killed.
<Tam_Sneed> Vorian: I won't. ::moves Maverick into a position to leave fast::
<Vorian_Kel> :: blinks and looks at Geschart:: Geschart: I thought he was deaf?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles:: Tam: Your hearing coming back?
<Geschart> :: shrugs to Vorian::
<Tam_Sneed> All: Yeah, I can hear, a bit. Not all the way yet, though. ::fires thrusters and squeezes past the listing ship:: Now for the real fun.

ACTION:: The missiles and torpedoes hit home since there is no way to miss. The blocking ship shudders and lists to one side::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::holds on::

ACTION:: The three more ships move in to block Maverick. Weller's voice comes across the com and he's not happy when he tells Tam to stop::

<Geschart> :: frowns:: Weller I presume?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods::
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: [Weller]: Sure. I'll just stop and let you take my ship. ::speeds up, rolling and weaving between the closing ships::

ACTION:: Two of the ships try to lock on with tractor beams, which slow Maverick down and put a load on the shields::

<Weller> ::orders his ship to fire on Maverick's engines::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::curses and checks the status of the shield generator::

ACTION:: Weller's ship fires but a bit too late, as one of the other ships crosses it's path and takes the shot, thus releasing Maverick from it's hold and she is free again::

<Tam_Sneed> :: puts the main engines to full when he feels the pull lifted on them::

ACTION:: Maverick leaves the atmosphere and heads for the jump point, while Weller's ships are ina tangled mess. Bothan security ships move in to surround the ships to take Weller in.::

<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs and rests:: All: So, who's up for a rescue?
<Geschart> :: shrugs:: Sounds good.
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Not of Weller I hope. ::laughs::
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: What, another one? How many people in the galaxy do you plan on rescuing?
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins:: All: There is a young lady who needs to be released from her life of slavery. I'll do it alone if I have to.
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Sounds like a plan to me.
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: Oh, her. Right. I thought another friend of yours had been kidnapped or something, and I'd have to help you find them, too. ::sits back in his seat and nods:: Well, that's what I offered my services for. Let's do it.
<Geschart> :: nods:: I've been involved with a few kidnappings in my day, so a rescue will be interesting.
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Not the alone part.. the rescue part I mean..
<Tam_Sneed> ::shakes his head and laughs at Nandi's ability with words::

ACTION:: Maverick jumps into hyperspace::

%$%$% END EPISODE 006 PART 003 %$%$%

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Part 004

Episode 006 Part 004

Prelude:

It has been an hour since Maverick escaped Weller at Bothawui. The tension is mostly gone, as they head towards Hutt Space to fine Arani.

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

<Tam_Sneed> ::relaxes in the pilot's seat, humming a tune to himself::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::leans back in what's becoming her usual chair next to Tam, watching the stars go by::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over the display, thinking of what they need to do to get to Arani::
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: This isn't gonna be easy is it?
<Tam_Sneed> ::still looking at the display:: Nandi: What isn't?
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Getting her back
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Oh! Yeah. :: punches a few buttons to change the readout:: But nothin's ever easy.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: Tam: True I suppose.
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs:: Nandi: Well that does it. Everything is set. Got it down to the last minute on how to go about it.
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Oh? Nice to know there's a plan.
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Well, if you call going in with blasters blazing, grabbing the girl and running for our lives a plan, they yeah.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs:: Tam: Sounds like a plan to me
<Tam_Sneed> ::nod:: Nandi: Think those guys will go for it? ::nods his head back towards the lounge::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::grins:: Tam: Sure.. they're just the type to love it
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: That's what I'm counting on. ::looks into her eyes:: So, how soon can you learn to fly?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::raises an eyebrow:: Tam: Doesn't look too hard. At least the normal part of it.
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: It's not so hard. Just have to know what to touch and when, and what to never touch. What you'd be piloting is one of the shuttles and maybe the fighter.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: Tam: I'd be happy to learn, as soon as you have the time to spare to teach me.
<Tam_Sneed> ::glances at the controls briefly:: Nandi: Of course, you'd have to know how to fire the weapons and actually hit something. ::grins::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs and nods:: Tam: If you want me in the fighter

<Geschart> :: is currently in the lounge, cooking::
<Geschart> :: keeps grilling away, passing the time::
<Geschart> :: takes the meat off the grill and plates it, turning his attention to finishing the rest of the meal::
<Geschart> :: finishes plating everything and sets it all on the table, picking up a pot and banging on it with a heavy spoon::

<Tam_Sneed> ::snaps his head around to see where the noise is coming from, hand on his blaster:: All: Bantha Poo Doo! Someone's about to get their head shot off!
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs:: Tam: Sounds like when I used to bang on pots when I was a kid. ::gets up and heads for the lounge::
<Tam_Sneed> ::makes sure everything is alright before leaving the flight deck::
<Geschart> :: smiles as someone steps into the lounge, motioning to the four plates at the table::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::sits down and smiles:: Geschart: Tam said he was gonna shoot someone's head off for all the noise.
<Geschart> :: shrugs:: He's welcome to try. :: smiles back at her and puts the pot and spoon away::
<Tam_Sneed> ::enters the lounge:: Geschart: Yeah, next time just give a holler, alright?
<Geschart> :: nods:: Of course, captain.
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes his usual seat:: Geschart: What is this anyway? ::looks the meat over::
<Geschart> :: gets everyone a drink and sits down:: An avian common on Bothawui. And various vegitables. :: smiles:: I'm going to give away one of the secrets to the abnormally high success and survival rate of Togorian pirate clans. A good meal. Rations and prepackaged stuff will do you fine to live on, but for a fighting unit, it's no good.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::tastes the meat and smiles:: Geschart: It's good
<Geschart> :: nods, trying some himself:: You're right. It was a bit of a gamble since I had never tried it before.
<Tam_Sneed> :: picks at the food:: Geschart: So yer saying that this charred thing is possibly our last meal? ::shrugs and takes a bite::
<Geschart> :: shrugs:: It won't be mine, but I can't speak for you. :: smiles::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::makes a sound of some sort that he can't help:: Geschart: This is good. Maybe you'd be best off as a cook instead of a smuggler.
<Geschart> :: laughs:: No reason I can't do both. I highly doubt you will ever need the services of both simultaneously.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::giggles and eats more dinner::
<Tam_Sneed> Geschart: If I do, you'll hear from me. :: begins digging in::
<Geschart> :: nods and eats quickly out of habit::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks up suddenly and swallows hard after chewing:: Both: Either of you know where our bounty hunter friend is?
<Geschart> :: shakes his head::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shakes her head:: Tam: Haven't seen him
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs:: Both: Just great. Would be nice if he'd at least join us for our last meal. ::winks to Nandi::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs:: Tam: Such optimism Captain.
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Hey! Ya never know. ::grins::
<Geschart> :: shrugs again:: As I said, it won't be *my* last meal. That I can assure you.
<Tam_Sneed> ::gives a devilish grin:: Geschart: You plan on running the other way when we get to fighting?
<Geschart> :: laughs loudly as only a barrel chested Togorian can:: Of course not.
<Tam_Sneed> ::chuckles:: Geschart: Well, let's hope who we come against does. Killin' isn't my most wanted hobby.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::wrinkles her nose and shudders:: Nor mine..
<Geschart> :: shrugs:: Sometimes it is necessary. I'm just glad I'll be on the right side of this fight. :: smiles::
<Tam_Sneed> Geschart: If there is a "right side". I guess what we're planning to do is a good thing, but maybe only in our eyes.
<Geschart> :: shrugs:: A woman being held against her will who has done nothing wrong is never a good or just thing.
<Nandi_Lasko> Both: Just don't lose me down there..
<Geschart> :: nods::
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes another bite and talks with it in his mouth:: Geschart: Still a matter of opinion, if you consider her captors point of view.
<Geschart> :: shrugs:: I used to be on that side of things, and I still don't consider them right.
<Geschart> :: adds after his last bite of his meal:: Selfishness wearing a mask of reason.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::finishes her dinner and sighs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::chews and swallows, then takes a drink:: Both: If any of us get injured or captured, we have to expect the others to save themselves. I know that I wouldn't want someone die because they came back for me or helped me hobble along.
<Geschart> :: shakes his head:: Don't expect that from me. Expect it from everyone else if you like.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks up:: Geschart: So you'd come back for us? Not sure if that's good or bad..
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs:: Geschart: I won't be responsible for anyone else. Given that fact, if anyone doesn't wish to go along with this little adventure, they are welcome to leave as soon as we get out of hyperspace.
<Geschart> :: raises an eyebrow at Nandi::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: Tam: I'm in.. I'm part of your crew after all. I've got nothing better to do
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Then I suggest you get to know weapons and how to fight real fast. That thing with Weller is gonna be a picnic compared to this.
<Geschart> :: looks up to Tam as he starts clearing his plate away:: Will we be assaulting a planetary installation or a ship?
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Then teach me as fast as you can..
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks up to Geschart just before he's about to take a bite:: Geschart: Neither. It's a space station of sorts. Never stays in the same place for long.
<Geschart> :: nods and puts his plate away, starting to clean up the cooking stuff:: I see. Those are always fun.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Nandi:: Nandi: I think these guys can teach you a lot more and faster than I ever could. Might want to ask one of them. ::takes his last bite of his dinner and chews::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks up at Geschart:: Geschart: Well. How about it?
<Geschart> :: shrugs:: Whenever you like.
<Nandi_Lasko> Geschart: What ya doing after dinner?
<Geschart> :: looks to Tam for a moment, then shrugs:: Nothing.
<Tam_Sneed> ::swallows and downs his drink:: Both: If either of you see Vorian, have him join me on the flight deck. ::gets up from his seat while wiping his mouth, then tosses the napkin on the plate before leaving::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles:: Tam: Sure thing. ::helps Geschart clean up::
<Geschart> :: nods::
<Nandi_Lasko> Geschart: You sure you have time? I want to learn as much as I can before we get there.. but if you're busy.. ::shrugs::
<Geschart> :: shakes his head:: Not at all.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles:: Geschart: Cool

<Tam_Sneed> :: plops back down in his seat and checks the controls::

ACTION:: Meanwhile, in the main hold, Vorian is doing his usual workout to stay in shape and on his game.::

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

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Part 005

Episode 006 Part 005

Prelude:

A sudden flash of light in a dark and empty region of space produces a ship very familiar to us all. Maverick banks and slows to a stop.

%$%$% BEGIN EPISODE 006 PART 005 %$%$%

<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks out the window and shrugs:: Tam: It doesn't look that scary
<Tam_Sneed> ::checks the ship's systems to be sure they are ready for whatever hits them:: Nandi: It isn't, as long as no one sees you here. ::checks long and short range sensors::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs:: Tam: Too bad we don't have some way to become invisible
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Let me see. ::checks the display over:: Nope, not this time. :: grins to her:: Unfortunately, what we are looking for isn't here. We must have been a bit late. ::starts checking on other options::
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. ::laughs a little::
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: It woud be a good thing if we were ready to make our run on the place. Surprise is always god, as long as we're doin' the surprisin'. ::keeps his eyes on the display as he yaps away on the data keys::
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: We'd be a lot more ready if we could become invisible.. :: pulls her new blaster from the holster and double checks its charge::

ACTION:: Tam's display beeps and an approximate set of coordinates pop up. Then another beep and set of coordinates, and again and again. The beeping stops at six sets of coordinates, giving them plenty to investigate::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::takes a deep breath and puts the blaster away:: Tam: I'll get more weapons and let Geschart know.
<Tam_Sneed> ::is about to answer her comment, when the display goes crazy:: Self: Wonderful! ::sighs:: Now which one is it? Nandi: Do you know how to pilot yet?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: Tam: Some. I've had a lot of lessons in three days, but it takes longer than that to learn more than the basics. ::laughs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Nandi: Well, prep a shuttle and have Vorian man the fighter. I'll handle Maverick. :: picks one of the six coordinates and starts plugging them into the NavComp::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::raises an eyebrow, but nods:: Tam: All right.. ::heads off for the shuttle bay, running into Vorian and relaying the message on the way::
<Tam_Sneed> :: hits the thrusters and heads for the new coordinates which aren't too far away::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::hops into the shuttle and starts prepping it for flight::

ACTION:: It only takes a few minutes to pick up the coordinates on long range sensors and nothing is there::

<Tam_Sneed> ::speeds Maverick up so to get within scanner range, to make sure::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::hits the comm:: *Tam*: I'm here. Hope I remember all the steps to this. ::laughs::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::gets an idea and smiles:: *Geschart*: Hey.. favourite teacher of mine..
<Geschart> *Nandi*: Yes?
<Nandi_Lasko> *Geschart*: Tam wants me to go out in the shuttle. Wanna stop by here and make sure I'm doin this right?
<Geschart> *Nandi*: Sure. :: turns and heads down to the shuttle bay::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::keeps powering up by the checklist, hoping to have it up and running right before Geschart gets there, so he'll be proud::
<Geschart> :: steps into the bay and heads for the shuttle that sounds like it's powering up::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::finishes everything she remembers and goes over it again in her head::
<Geschart> :: knocks on the open hatch to the shuttle before stepping inside::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles at him as he steps in:: Geschart: I think I got it
<Geschart> :: moves to the co-pilot's seat and sits down, looking over the readouts before smiling back at her:: Looks that way to me.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles wider and hits the comm again:: *Tam*: Geschart says I did it right. We're good to go. Mind if I bring a co-pilot just in case?

<Tam_Sneed> ::gets closer to the coordinates and runs scans of the area::

ACTION:: Scans come back with nothing::

<Tam_Sneed> ::cusses something and picks another set of coordinates, putting them into the NavComp:: *Nandi*: Yeah, you should bring someone with you. I'll let you know when you need to leave. Is Vorian close to ready? He hasn't checked in yet. ::turns Maverick around and heads for the new set of coordinates::
<Nandi_Lasko> *Tam*: I don't know. I ran into him on the way down here and told him to get the fighter
<Tam_Sneed> *Nandi*: Alright. I'll tak care of that. ::checks the shuttle bay status and sees that the fighter is powered:: *Vorian*: You just about ready? We may need to move fast and you're our point man.

ACTION:: Vorian gives a positive answer and the fighter is fully powered and loaded::

<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs again, hoping that all goes well:: *All*: Alright, here's the plan. Vorian will be point and handle any attach against us. Meanwhile, the shuttle will come in behind him to dock. Be prepared to handle resistance at the docking point. I'll have Maverick come in and unload on some of the major installations. Everyone got it so far?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::straps in:: Geschart: I guess now we see how much I learned.. *Tam*: Aye aye Captain
<Geschart> :: nods and straps in as well::

ACTION:: Vorian gives another positive answer to Tam's question::

<Tam_Sneed> *All*: Good. You'll know when to leave when the bay doors open.

ACTION:: The coordinates enter long range sensor range and somethng shows up, but it doesn't appear to be large enough::

<Tam_Sneed> ::frowns and continues towards the coordinates, running his scanner sweep as soon as he gets close enough::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::keeps breathing deeply:: Geschart: I've never done anything like this before..
<Geschart> :: nods:: It'll be alright.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles a little wobbly:: Geschart: Or if it's not, at least we'll do our best to make a difference and save someone..
<Geschart> :: nods::

ACTION:: Scans come back with a faint power source coming from the coordinates. The scan shows it to be a small shuttle.::

<Tam_Sneed> ::frowns deeper and moves in closer to check it out::

ACTION:: As Maverick gets closer, the shuttle comes into visual range and from a distance damage can be seen. Substantial damage at that::

<Tam_Sneed> ::slows and trains weapons on the shuttle, doing a fly by to check it out::

ACTION:: A huge hull breach near the main hatch makes it look impossible for survivors of any kind::

<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs in relief and puts in another set of coordinates:: *All*: So far two duds. This next one is sure to be it.
<Nandi_Lasko> *Tam*: Third time's a charm?
<Tam_Sneed> ::spins Maverick around and speeds up to head for the next set of coordinates:: *Nandi*: Let's hope. ::wonders if one of the well known laws of the galaxy, you always find it in the last place you look, will hold true::

ACTION:: It takes a while longer to get near the next set of coordinates, and long range sensors do pick up something again, but can't determine what it is.::

<Tam_Sneed> ::cusses at the sensor array:: Self OK, this has to be it. ::slows and moves closer to the coordinates:: *All*: Get ready. I have a feeling this is it.
<Nandi_Lasko> *Tam*: Ready as I'll ever be..
<Tam_Sneed> ::runs a scan on what is out there, but makes it short so not to trigger a response that will make it tougher on them::

ACTION:: The scan shows a large rotating structure, but most of it is obcured by something unknown::

<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over the results more than once:: *All*: We're gonna check this one out. I can't tell you how big this thing is, so just go by feel on it. ::opens the bay doors and sends the coordinates to both the fighter and the shuttle::

ACTION:: Before the doors are fully opened, Vorian forces the fighter out at full thrust. The fighter banks and heads straight for the coordinates::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::flies out of the bay, heading for the coordinates::
<Tam_Sneed> ::watches both leave and turns to follow, keeping track of the two vessels on short range sensors::

ACTION:: Minutes later, Vorian nears what looks to be a long vertical cylinder about a kilometer wide and ten kilometers long. As the fighter nears the object, he gets a text transmission stating that he identify himself or be eliminated. Vorian remains silent for the moment::

<Tam_Sneed> ::wonders what is going on between the object and Vorian, since no weapons fire is detected yet::

ACTION:: Just as Vorian is about to respond to the message, finally, the ojbect presents several cannons and opens fire. None of the blasts hit the fighter at this point::

<Tam_Sneed> ::if he had spoken, it would have been too soon::

ACTION:: Vorian pilots the fighter, using his experience to dodge all of the blasts until he can get in real close before opening fire himself::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::curses as she sees the weapons fire::

ACTION:: Much of the weapons fire is focused on the fighter, but some stray fire comes pretty close to the shuttle, who now gets the same text message as Vorian did::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::scoffs:: Geschart: ID ourselves.. As if they wouldn't shoot at us anyway if we did..
<Geschart> :: shrugs and taps the comm unit:: [Cylinder]: We're Maintenance.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::giggles::
<Object> :: deep voice:: [Shuttle]: No maintenance was requested and no source for such is in range. You are to be fired upon, if you do not turn around.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::grumbles:: Geschart: Well let's see how good I am at flying this thing..

ACTION:: As Vorian makes several passes along the outside of the object, he manages to disable some of the weapons, but not all of them::

<Tam_Sneed> ::increases speed and alters course ever so slightly to overshoot the shuttle and readys weapons::

ACTION:: Maverick moves past the shuttle, overhead, and begins sending torpedoes and missiles at the station defenses::

<Tam_Sneed> ::adjusts power to forward shields:: Self: This has to be it. ::ignores the constant flashing text on the display::

ACTION:: The fighter twists and turns firing on the hull of the station, small explosions occur with nearly every shot::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::moves in on the station, headed for a docking port::

<Tam_Sneed> :: banks hard to move around the station, targeting all weapons systems that pop up, then sees the shuttle moving in and decides to continue to distract the station::

ACTION:: Nandi finds a dock that is not defended any longer::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles and heads for the dock, slowing them dock and docking them neatly and smoothly::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::unstraps and grabs her blaster, powering down some systems, but leaving it ready to go quickly::
<Geschart> :: unstraps himself and stands, checking all of his gear::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::hugs Geschart:: Geschart: For luck. ::smiles nervously::

ACTION:: The fighter rounds the station and dives close to the hull, slowing and docking as well::

<Tam_Sneed> ::keeps the weapons distracted to his position::

%$%$% END EPISODE 006 PART 005 %$%$%

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Part 006

Episode 006 Part 006

Prelude:

The comlinks are hot between Vorian, Nandi, Geschart and Tam, as they make plans on the go. Vorian has the important job of covering the escape. He has to make sure the others will have a way out when the time comes.

Nandi and Geschart are to meet up with Tam and find Arani.

At the moment, Nandi and Geschart are almost to where Tam is. Security troops are filling the corridors, but have yet to find the intruders.

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

<Nandi_Lasko> ::hurries along::
<Geschart> :: draws his sword and pistol as he continues moving to meet up with Tam, keeping an eye out for trouble but personally having a pretty good time so far:: Nandi: It's been a while since I assaulted a space station.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs:: Geschart: Well this is a first for me
<Tam_Sneed> :: ducks behind a corner, as he hears troops rushing towards his spot:: Self: They should be here! ::hears someone coming from behind and spins around, both blasters ready:: Both: Finally! ::motions to follow and turns towards the corridor that is now quiet::
<Geschart> :: moves to follow Tam::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::follows Tam, blaster up and ready::
<Tam_Sneed> ::slinks along the wall, leading with his blasters, until he gets to the next corner::

ACTION:: Two troops round the corner and are caught by surprise by the three intruders::

<Tam_Sneed> :: dives down low between the troops and spins around to shoot::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::aims at one of them and fires, trying not to close her eyes::

ACTION:: As Tam slides across the floor, he can see about ten more troops just around the corner::

<Tam_Sneed> ::gasps and begins firing on the troops around the corner::
<Geschart> :: fires at the troops then rushes them with his vibro-sword, roaring loudly::

ACTION:: Nandi's shots hit one of the surprised troops and he falls in front of Tam, providing him some cover from the other troops. Geschart's shots hit home in several targets. In only a few seconds, all twelve troops are dead::

<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks around at the carnage and shudders::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets up and brushes himself off a bit:: Nandi: Guess your training did some good afterall.
<Geschart> :: cleans off his sword and looks to Nandi:: Don't think about it. Focus on why we're here.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks around and heads towards a double door at the end of the corridor:: Both: This way.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::follows Tam, still looking back::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets to the double doors and presses the button to open them:: Both: Not sure what will be behind these, so be ready.
<Geschart> :: moves to the others::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks to Tam:: Huh? Oh.. yeah.. ::nods and watches the doors::

ACTION:: The double doors slide open to reveal a wider and cleaner looking hall. Across from the doors is a set of lifts and two doors on either side of the set of lifts, marked as stairwells::

<Tam_Sneed> :: peaks inside and sees no one beyond the doors, then listens for any distant footsteps::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::lets out her breath in a relieved woosh::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over to the lifts:: Both: We need to head up three levels. Ya got any preferences?
<Geschart> :: looks to Tam:: Lifts are quicker, but stairs are more tactically sound.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs::
<Tam_Sneed> Geschart: Agreed. I always felt lifts were for the lazy, anyway. ::grins:: Both: Alright, let's go.
<Geschart> :: nods and picks a stairwell, pushing the button to open the door to it::
<Tam_Sneed> ::rushes over to the door to the left of the lifts, stopping next to Geschart::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::walks over with them::

ACTION:: The door slides open and inside is a set of stairs with open railing, allowing a clear view upward and downward. The view downward can be dizzying, but upwards reveals only about six flights of stairs::

<Geschart> :: moves to start quickly but quietly up the stairs, deciding to go first since he's larger and is wearing armor::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::follows Geschart::
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes up the rear to stop anyone from coming up from behind them::

ACTION:: The trio reaches the the level they want and find the door is locked::

<Geschart> :: frowns and motions to the door:: It's locked. I could try forcing it open. But I don't know how reinforced it is.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods and moves over to the lock and looks it over:: Self: Hmm, not too tough. Both: This may take a little bit. Make sure no one interupts. :: begins to work on the lock::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods and turns to watch down the stairs::
<Geschart> :: moves to watch up the other stairs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets some of the lights to change, but a couple seem to be a bit stubborn, so he takes a deep breath and tries again::

ACTION:: Sounds of steps echoing up from some level far below can be heard. The echoing makes it difficult to tell how far down they really are.::

<Tam_Sneed> ::curses a bit as the lock is giving him more trouble than he expected::
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Hurry.. there's someone coming up.. ::speaks quietly due to the echo::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over his shoulder and then back to the lock, working a bit quicker, hoping to not mess up what he has done already::

ACTION:: The steps get louder and louder. Voices of the troop leaders can be heard shouting orders. To add to the echoes, sounds of more troops from above can be heard and very clearly::

<Geschart> :: frowns::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::grips her blaster tighter::
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins and finally understands how the lock works:: Both: See? Not so bad.

ACTION:: The door slides open. Behind the door is a large room with several doors and two lifts::

<Geschart> :: waits for Nandi to follow Tam before doing so himself::
<Tam_Sneed> ::grabs his blasters and walks inside the room, checking to see if anyone else is in there::
<Nandi_Lasko> :follows::

ACTION:: Several shots from above zing past Geschart. One shot bounces off his armor::

<Tam_Sneed> ::hears the shooting and turns to close the door::
<Geschart> :: fires a few shots and then hurries to follow Tam and Nandi::
<Tam_Sneed> ::shuts the door and locks it, before shooting out the controls::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks around the room::

ACTION:: The doors shut and lock. Those on the other side can not get through without blowing it up. However, the lifts become active.::

<Tam_Sneed> ::turns and looks to Geschart:: Geschart: You alright?
<Geschart> :: nods and pats his armor:: This isn't the first time I've done this, remember. :: grins::
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins:: Both: Well, we don't have long. Behind one of these doors is the prize. Just pick one and let's get it done.
<Geschart> :: nods and shrugs, picking a door::
<Nandi_Lasko> :: picks a door::

ACTION:: The doors are locked, but the locks are simple enough that anyone who's ever dealt with locks can open them.::

<Geschart> :: starts trying to crack the lock on the door he picked::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs and gives hers a shot::
<Tam_Sneed> ::walks up to a door and taps at the buttons to unlock it, then hits the button to open the door::

ACTION:: Tam's door opens before Geschart's does. Behind both look to be storage compartments of various sizes and shapes. Nandi's doesn't seem to want to unlock::

<Tam_Sneed> ::moves to the next door and opens it with little trouble::
<Geschart> :: moves to another and tries it::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::grumbles and keeps pushing buttons:: Tam: I think I got a tough one.. might mean it's important..

ACTION:: Again, Tam finds storage compartments. Geschart finds what looks to be a large vault door. As Nandi is about to give up, the door unlocks::

<Geschart> :: raises an eyebrow, trying to crack the vault door::
<Tam_Sneed> ::moves to the last unlocked door:: Nandi: Don't give up. ::looks over to the lifts, which seem to be getting closer, according to the level indicators::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::raises an eyebrow and carefully opens her door::

ACTION:: Nandi's door opens to reveal yet another door, which isn't locked. Tam opens the last door to reveal a second vault. Geschart's vault is giving him trouble, as the lock seems to be rotating the codes too quickly::

<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs:: Self: I'm not here to steal treasure. ::turns to see what the others found::
<Geschart> :: frowns and tries harder, giving it one more shot before calling Tam over::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::opens the other door::

ACTION:: The second door opens to reveal another room, with three doors lining each side and a large couch on the side opposite Nandi's door. In the middle of the room is a stage of sorts and some seating around it::

<Tam_Sneed> ::goes over to Geschart:: Geschart: What is it?
<Geschart> :: steps back as he fails again:: Some kind of vault.
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: I found another room.. with a stage..
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks at the vault:: Geschart: Forget it. There's probably nothing there that we want to lug back anyway. ::hears Nandi and turns:: Nandi: That's got to be it! ::rushes and closes the doors:: Geschart: Both of you get inside and check the room out.
<Geschart> :: nods and hurries to the room Nandi found::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs, thinking it looks like a normal room to her, and walks in::

ACTION:: The lifts stop at their level, just as Tam closes the last door, with him inside. Troops rush in and look around for a moment, before trying the locks on their own::

<Tam_Sneed> ::changes the internal code to the last door from inside, then closes the second door, doing the same::
<Geschart> :: sniffs the air in the room idly as he enters, before moving to one of the three doors and trying it::

ACTION:: Geschart can smell spice all over the room, as well as perfumes and other scents. ::

<Geschart> :: frowns, swatting at his nose::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks around:: Self: Alright, now what? ::sees the doors:: Both: Open all of the doors. She has to be inside one of them.
<Geschart> :: nods and sheaths his sword, keeping his blaster out for the moment as he tries to open one of the three doors::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs and heads for one of the doors::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::tries to open her door::

ACTION:: Behind each door is a room, and in each room is a female of some non-human or near-human race. Each of them seem to be drugged to the point of not even knowing they are in the room::

<Tam_Sneed> ::hops up on the stage and looks into the doors as they get opened, hoping to see her in one of the rooms::
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: What's she look like?
<Geschart> :: moves to gently pick up the woman in his room, carrying her out to the central room to Tam:: Is this her?
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: She's got red skin and very dark hair. That is unless they altered her looks.
<Tam_Sneed> Geschart: No, she doesn't have horns.
<Geschart> :: nods and lies that woman down on the large couch, before moving to check the third door::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::steps out of her doorway:: Tam: This one?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks and then hops down to get a closer look:: Nandi: Yes. ::almost a whisper::
<Geschart> :: hears Tam but opens the third door anyway::
<Tam_Sneed> ::almost doesn't recognize her, as he picks her up and carries her out:: Both: We got her. ::lays her down on the stage to check her condition::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks her over carefully for any tracking devices or restraints:: Arani: Don't worry. You'll be safe soon. :: doesn't see anything that would keep them from taking her:: Both: We need to find another way out of this room.
<Geschart> :: steps into the third room and picks up the third woman, carrying her out to lie her down on the large couch like the first:: I agree.
<Tam_Sneed> ::checks her physical condition and curses that she has been drugged to such an extent::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::steps back and watches as Tam checks over his old friend:: Tam: I'm sorry.. Will she be all right?
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs:: Nandi: Yeah, she should be ok. ::hefts her over his shoulder:: We just need to get her back to the ship.
<Geschart> :: starts looking around the room for another way out::

ACTION:: The room has cushioned walls with lush and rich colors. It is definitely a room for showing or performing. The couch at the one end looks to be large enough to hold nearly a dozen people and sits on a short stage of it's own::

<Geschart> :: keeps looking, cutting at some of the cushioned walls and even trying to move the couch::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks back to the door they came in and sees the lock lights change colors, due to someone trying to get inside:: Both: We don't have a whole lot of time.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::helps Geschart search, checking the rooms the women had been held in::

ACTION:: Geschart muscles the couch back towards the wall to reveal a stairwell underneath the short stage::

<Geschart> :: smiles and motions to the stairwell:: Here we go.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks around at him, sees the stairs, and smiles::
<Geschart> :: moves to pick the other two women back up, throwing one over each shoulder rather effortlessly:: We should go.
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins:: Geschart: Good job! ::rushes for the stairs:: What do you want with them?
<Geschart> :: raises an eyebrow:: You don't want to rescue them as well?
<Tam_Sneed> Geschart: No. They will slow us down. I need you to be able to close that entrance. ::heads down the stairs::
<Geschart> :: frowns, unsure::
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: We can't leave them..
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Sure we can. What will you do with them, even if we do manage to take them with us?
<Geschart> :: moves down the stairwell a bit and sets the woman down carefully:: There, now I can close the entrance. Come on.
<Tam_Sneed> ::shakes his head and continues downward, blaster in one hand and the other hand holding Arani steady on his shoulder::
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Take them home?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::follows them::
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: They don't even know where they are, let alone where their home was.
<Geschart> :: moves the couch back into place from the other side as soon as Nandi and Tam are inside::

ACTION:: The door lock opens and the door slides, allowing troops to enter and see the room doors open and no one other than a few women in the rooms::

<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Maybe they'll remember when they wake. If there's no hope for them to ever know who they were, then why are you carrying her out of here?
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: I owe her that much. With some help, she might be able to live a normal life again. I was the one who got her into this, and I'm going to be the one to get her out. ::keeps going, stopping briefly at each landing::
<Geschart> :: lifts the other two women back over his shoulders as he follows::
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Then the others may be as well..
<Geschart> :: nods:: Right.
<Tam_Sneed> :: doesn't stop or look back:: Both: Fine, but if they slow us down, I'll shoot them to keep us from getting caught or killed. :: pauses a moment:: And they are your responsibilities, not mine.
<Geschart> :: frowns but nods::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets to where the level the ships are on should be, but finds no exit:: Both: Looks like we have to take a detour. Let me know if I miss an exit. ::continues on::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::sighs and keeps following, muttering to Geschart:: Geschart: Just when I almost thought he had a heart
<Geschart> :: nods to Nandi and looks out for an exit::

ACTION:: The stairwell ends seven levels from where they entered, with the only visible exit at the bottom::

<Tam_Sneed> ::checks the door over and taps the open button:: Both: Here we go.
<Geschart> :: shifts the women on his shoulders so that he can draw his pistol::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::readies her blaster, resolving herself to covering Geschart and his precious cargo::

ACTION:: The door opens slowly to another room. This room looks to be very plain and along one wall are sets of lockers. At the other end is another door.::

<Tam_Sneed> ::steps into the room and looks around to notice that the door looks like a set of lockers from the other side:: Both: Interesting.
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Any of these sets of lockers could be doors then..
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs:: Nandi: Maybe. :: checks one of the lockers and inside is a set of shuttle pilot's clothes and a duffle.::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::checks another::
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: I suppose taking the door at the end would be too obvious..

ACTION:: The lockers facing the door they exited from are actual lockers and each one has a uniform of some type with a large duffle.::

<Tam_Sneed> ::looks at the door:: Nandi: Yeah, but it look slike the only way in and out. ::has an idea and sets Arani down carefully::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: Guess only the hidden entrance to the room with the girls was important enough to be hidden..
<Tam_Sneed> :: pulls out a jumpsuit uniform and slips into it:: Both: See if there is one your size.
<Geschart> :: raises an eyebrow, rather sure there won't be one big enough for his massive frame::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles and checks the duffels::
<Tam_Sneed> :: pulls out the large duffle and compares the size to Arani and nods to himself:: Arani: This is your ticket out of this mess. :: begins fitting the duffle around her curled up body::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs::
<Geschart> :: shrugs and takes out two other duffles, carefully putting each woman inside one::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over to Nandi:: Nandi: What's so funny?
<Nandi_Lasko> :: pulls out a jumpsuit that doesn't look like it'll be took big for her, and slips it on:: Tam: Just seems like a very odd way to save a friend. Good idea though
<Geschart> :: checks the lockers for a suit in his size, even though he doesn't expect there to be one::

ACTION:: One uniform is larger than the others, but not large enough for Geschart::

<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: If it works, I doubt she will mind. If it doesn't, she probably won't even know it happened. ::sighs:: Both: You two about ready? ::sees Geschart and frowns::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: Tam: I hope it does..
<Geschart> :: shows Tam the suit:: Togorians aren't exactly a standard size.
<Tam_Sneed> ::hefts the duffle up and puts the strap over his shoulder:: Self: I liked carrying her the other way better. ::feels the strap biting into his shoulder and moves to the door:: Geschart: I'm sure we can explain you to whoever is out there. If not... ::holds up his blaster::

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

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