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Part 001
Episode 007 Part 001
Prelude:
Maverick slips past stars, making a gentle turn towards one of them. Her hull is scarred with blast marks and rips. Inside everything is working as it should, since Nandi fixed all of the system damage.
The extra passengers and Arani are in the medbay being cared for by Tam and Geschart, as best as they can, not being doctors and all.
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<Nandi_Lasko> ::runs from room to room in the ship, checking on all her repairs and riggings that are keeping things working::
<Vorian_Kel> ::Vorian's sitting up on the flight deck, keeping an eye on the controls as Maverick heads for its destination::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::checks the last of her repairs and heads for the flight deck, punching up a diagnostic scan on the computer for probably the tenth time since getting away::
<Vorian_Kel> ::glances over at Nandi:: Nandi: So what's the word? We gonna make it?
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: So far so good.. ::keeps her eyes on the scans then sits back in the seat next to Vorian:: Nice escape coverage..
<Vorian_Kel> ::smiles:: Nandi: Thanks. I'm just glad I could help. ::looks over his shoulder toward the door leading out of the flight deck:: Any idea how the refugees are doing?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shakes her head:: Vorian: I've been re-checking my repairs.. again..
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: You afraid everything'll fall apart if you don't check on it every ten seconds?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs uneasily:: Vorian: I don't want to let Tam down.. and I'm trying to stay busy.. to not think..
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: Not think about what?
<Tam_Sneed> ::checks on Arani:: Self: At least she's still breathing. ::looks through the window to the next room to see Geschart checking one of the girls in there:: He should've left them. They'll be nothing but trouble.
<Arani> ::stirs a little::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sees Arani move and sets his attention on her:: Arani: Arani, can you hear me?
<Arani> ::opens her eyes a crack, sees a male figure in front of her, and starts to flail, looking for all the world like she's trying to sink into her bed and away::
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: It's me, Tam. I rescued you. You're free. ::watches her, a bit confused::
<Arani> ::shakes her head and gives up trying to get away, her fried brain knowing from long experience that it won't work. Instead she lays still, staring at Tam and shaking::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs:: Arani: Say something. Anything.
<Arani> ::hasn't noticed the change in her surroundings, since she is staring fearfully at Tam:: Tam: Who are you?
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Tam Sneed, your past employer. You are Arani, a smuggler. ::decides not to say more and let her absorb that::
<Arani> Tam: Smuggler.. Tam.. ::looks at him closer:: I think.. ::looks around:: Where am I?
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: You are on my ship, Maverick. ::grins now that she seems to remember::
<Arani> Tam: Maverick?
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Yeah. Maverick. She's a wonderful ship, aint she? ::looks around himself::
<Arani> Tam: Ship? I'm on a ship? Why?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks back down to her:: Arani: Because you were a slave and I wanted to free you. Because I felt that you deserve better. Because you are Arani.
<Arani> ::frowns as she tries to follow this:: Tam: Free.. No.. They sold me right? To you? Who are you?
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Not sold. Free. You can stay or go as you please. As soon as we land that is. Of course, if you do go, you might be found and made a slave again. ::shakes his head:: forget that.
<Arani> Tam: Free.. how?
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: We pulled you away from your captors. We stole you.
<Arani> Tam: Stole.. Then you own me now?
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs and nods:: Arani: Yes, I own you now. ::looks up to see Geschart checking someone else:: I think you need more rest.
<Arani> Tam: Is that your wish for me now?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks down to her again:: Arani: Uh, yeah. Get some rest and don't leave this room. I'll be back to check on you soon. ::is relieved that she is at least somewhat healthy::
<Arani> ::nods and closes her eyes::
<Tam_Sneed> ::watches her for a moment and leaves, locking the door behind him::
<Tam_Sneed> ::leaves the medbay and heads up the stairs:: Self: This isn't going to be easy.
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: I killed someone back there.. ::shudders and blinks her eyes fast a few times::
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: Ah. First time, huh?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::sighs and nods::
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: Well, don't worry about it. It's in the past now.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::sighs again:: Vorian: And so is he.. what gave me the right?
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: Was he trying to kill you?
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: Well not me.. at least, not right then..
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: What was he doing that made you decide to kill him?
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: Trying to stop us.. Aiming at Tam..
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: Then if you hadn't killed him, Tam would probably be dead. And maybe he would have killed you afterward, and then me and Geschart may have died, too. You did the right thing. It was us or them back there.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::sighs and nods:: Vorian: But who was he? Who could he have been if he lived?
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: Given his career choice, nothing good.
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: How do you know? Maybe he had a family..
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: He should have gotten them the kriff away from Hutt Space, then. Stop beating yourself up about it.
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: Easier said than done.. ::frowns and leans forward to check the systems again::
<Vorian_Kel> ::frowns as he looks over at Nandi:: Nandi: Look, I'm sorry if what I said was a little cold. I guess when you're in my line of work, death kind of loses its impact.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: Vorian: I hope I never get to that point.. no offense..
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: None taken. I hope you don't, either.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks over at him and smiles a little:: Vorian: Too cute a girl to be a cold blooded killer?
<Vorian_Kel> ::smirks as Maverick approaches the Bimmisaari system:: Nandi: Well, I was just going to say it isn't a good place to be at, but that's just as good a reason.
<Tam_Sneed> ::makes his way through the lounge towards the flightdeck, stopping only to grab something to drink on the way::
<Nandi_Lasko> :laughs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::hears laughter as he enters the flightdeck:: All: So, I miss something?
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Just Vorian telling me I'm too cute to be a killer.
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: Technically, she was the one who said it. I was just agreeing.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::grins:: Smart man.. always agree with the woman
<Tam_Sneed> ::raises an eyebrow:: Vorian: Really? I bet you could make a cute killer out of her. ::grins and takes his seat, sipping a his drink at the same time::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shudders:: Tam: Please don't
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: Sounds like a challenge to me... ::checks the flight controls:: We should be coming up on Bimmisaari in a minute or two. It's a New Republic world, so I doubt the Hutts will try to follow us there.
<Tam_Sneed> ::sets his cup down:: Vorian: Good job. ::turns to Nandi:: Nandi: You think you can get the ship fixed up and ready to go within a couple days?
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Can I hire some help for the hull work?
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: If you got the credits. ::turns back to the controls:: You and Geschart gonna offload those passengers there too?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: Tam: I don't know. Depends on if they're well enough. How's Arani?
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: She's doing fine. She'll be up and around in no time. Any word from Geschart on the others? He hasn't said anything to me about them.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shakes her head:: Tam: Haven't seen him
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Nandi: Well, he's got two days to get them well enough to leave. I don't want them aboard to cause us trouble.
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Tell him that.. not me.. I haven't seen much of him.. been runnin around like a chicken with my head cut off to keep us going..
<Tam_Sneed> ::does a system check and looks over navigation:: Nandi: I thought you and him wanted to bring those girls along for the ride. As you remember, I said to leave them.
<Vorian_Kel> ::Vorian stays out of this one. He was too busy covering everyone's backs to have anything to do with bringing the passengers along::
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: You did. Since you're such a flower of chivalry. And I did intend to help care for them. But had I done that, instead of fixing your ship, we'd all be dead. So tell him your deadline for getting rid of them, and let me do my job.
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: I'll take that as a compliment. You made the right decision of doing your job instead of taking care of dead weight. I'll have a word with him once we land.
<Vorian_Kel> Both: Oookay, and on that note, I'd like to welcome you both to Bimmisaari. ::steers Maverick onto an approach vector and begins to take the ship in for a landing::
ACTION:: Several minutes later, Maverick sets gently down inside a hangar bay::
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Part 002
Episode 007 Part 002
Prelude:
It has been three hours since Maverick has landed on Bimmisaari. They are planning on being there for two days, so all of what they need to get done, has to be done by then.
There are some girls to be dealt with and some hull damages, as well. Otherwise, there is plenty of free time.
Bimmisaari is a forest covered planet. The Bimms may be small people, but they know how to handle themselves around off-worlders. The city Maverick has picked to stay at has elevated walkways made of stone, and lower level markets. Apartments and offices line the walkways. The color yellow seems to be everywhere. Not that yellow means much, other than being a very favorite color of the Bimms.
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<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over some system logs while glancing out at the maintenance workers occassionally:: Self: If all goes smooth, we could be out of here ahead of time.
<Tam_Sneed> ::shuts off his screen and stretches:: Self: Guess I should check in on Miss Slave Girl. ::shakes his head and leaves for the med bay::
<Tam_Sneed> ::strolls into med bay and looks into the window where Arani is::
<Arani> ::is awake, laying still and looking around, staying where she was told::
<Tam_Sneed> ::opens the door and walks in:: Arani: Sleep well?
<Arani> ::nods:: Tam: Yes.
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Good. Feeling any better than you did last time I was here?
<Arani> Tam: Some.. I feel more awake now anyway.
<Tam_Sneed> ::leans against the counter:: Arani: Good. You still don't remember me, though, huh?
<Arani> ::frowns:: Tam: No.. I sometimes feel like I should.. like I should know this place.. but I can't.. what was done to me?
<Tam_Sneed> ::frowns:: Arani: You want the long story or the short one?
<Arani> Tam: Why don't we start with the short one. If I want to know more I can ask for details..
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: OK, short it is. You worked for me, until you were captured by someone out to settle a score with us. He put you to work as a slave and drugged you to keep you under control, so it seems. It took me a while to track you down, but I did finally and here we are.
<Arani> ::sighs:: Tam: Drugged.. that explains a lot of how I feel..
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Yeah. Not sure what they used, but you were much worse than you are now.
<Arani> ::nods:: Tam: Thank you.. maybe one day I will remember..
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins:: Arani: You know you are a free person now, right? Last time you didn't get that.
<Arani> ::nods slowly:: Tam: Free.. I guess I'd just forgotten that word existed..
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Yes, "free" is a wonderful word that many take for granted. You have any ideas what you might do with your new freedom?
<Arani> Tam: I don't know.. The only things I know are what you've told me..
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Arani: I reckon things will come back to ya over time. In the meantime, you wanna grab a bite to eat?
<Arani> ::nods:: Tam: All right..
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Good. Let's go then. I'll lead the way, since you don't remember.
<Arani> ::laughs and carefully gets out of bed::
<Geschart> :: is currently seeing that the two women they rescued with Arani are escorted safely off the ship and transferred to a Bimms recovery center::
<Geschart> :: gets to the recovery center and nods to the Bimms in charge there::
<Clerk> ::sitting at the front desk:: Geschart: Can I help you?
<Geschart> :: nods:: These two women are escaped prisoners that we rescued recently. We have done all we can for them and I would like to see about turning them over to the care of this facility.
<Clerk> Geschart: This is not a prison or correctional facility. You need to take them to the local authorities. ::looks back down to his work:: Good Day.
<Geschart> :: frowns:: They aren't criminals. They were being held against their will by a crime lord. They need medical and or psychological treatment.
<Clerk> Geschart: You said they were escaped prisoners. ::sighs and looks up:: What are their names?
<Geschart> :: shakes his head:: I don't know, I doubt they know at the moment.
<Clerk> ::looks the girls over and then Geschart:: Geschart: These look like prostitutes. Are they on drugs?
<Geschart> :: shakes his head:: Not since we rescued them. They were being held captive, as I said, and were being kept drugged so they would be compliant.
<Clerk> ::shakes his head:: Geschart: Why did you rescue them?
<Geschart> :: looks confused, as if the answer were obvious:: Because they were being held against their will. We went in to rescue someone else and decided to extend the favor.
<Clerk> ::looks the girls over:: Geschart: You sure it was a favor? They look a bit far gone to me.
<Geschart> :: frowns:: And they would be better off where they were? Staying drugged and in captivity? What kind of recovery center is this?
<Clerk> Geschart: Listen, there is some extent on what this center can do for people. These two are, well, close to the edge, if you know what I mean.
<Geschart> :: nods:: Fine, just do what you can.
<Bimm Doc> ::walks to the front desk:: Clerk: Is there a problem here?
<Clerk> Bimm Doc: This man wishes to dump off some old prostitutes on us.
<Geschart> :: frowns again:: They're NOT prostitutes!
<Bimm Doc> ::looks to the girls and then to Geschart:: Geschart: I have some time. I could look them over. However, you need to provide contact information for when they are to be released. Providing we accept them, that is.
<Geschart> :: nods:: Fine. I'm hoping with treatment they will regain their memories and be able to continue their old lives on their own. But if you must contact me I will give you information.
<Bimm Doc> ::nods and turns:: Geschart: Follow me then. ::heads down a side corridor::
<Geschart> :: nods and leads the two women after the doctor::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::yells up at one of the workers that the piece of plating he's holding needs to go a bit to the right::
<Vorian_Kel> ::Vorian is standing outside the ship and keeping an eye on the maintenance workers, for security purposes. He looks at their predominantly yellow uniforms, and then notices all the yellow tiling and painting found all around the landing bay, and he shakes his head.:: Almost makes me miss the Hutts...
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: Huh?
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: At least Hutts don't decorate their places with colors that make my eyes want to shoot themselves.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs:: Vorian: But it's so sunny
<Vorian_Kel> ::smirks:: Nandi: I'm a bounty hunter. We don't like "sunny" things.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs:: Vorian: Well maybe you should learn to like happier things.
<Vorian_Kel> ::shrug:: Nandi: Don't see much point in liking happiness in a galaxy that seems determined not to let it last very long.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::raises an eyebrow and yells for a worker to lift his end of the hull plating higher:: Vorian: Perhaps, but I prefer to think we can be happy if we try..
<Vorian_Kel> :: draws his Bryar pistol and twirls it experimentally, then aiming it at a wall and checking the sight to make sure it's still lined up right:: Nandi: Nothing wrong with thinking like that. Maybe now that we've got his girlfriend back, Tam will feel the same as you do.
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: He said she's not his girlfriend
<Vorian_Kel> ::grins up at her as he holsters his pistol:: Nandi: Maybe, maybe not. He seemed awfully determined to get her back...
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs:: Vorian: Maybe she's not his girlfriend, but he likes her more than he's willing to admit..
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: I don't blame him. Zeltrons can be very addicting...
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smirks:: Vorian: Just looked like a woman to me.. interesting color sure.. but just a woman..
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: Yeah, well, human women like you don't put out pheromones that can mess with a person's brain like Zeltrons can. I heard she used to work with a Falleen. Talk about a dangerous combination...
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: Pheromones? You're kidding right? She could make people do things like that?
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: Well, as far as I know, they can't actually *make* you do anything. The pheromones are more to make you want to...well, you know. But a lot of people are highly susceptible to that sort of thing, and it can have an addictive effect on them.
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: Wow.. ::watches the workers, thinking this over::
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: "Wow" what?
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: Just wow.. that's hard to even imagine..
<Vorian_Kel> ::shrugs:: Nandi: It's amazing what some species can do. Some of my people can glean memories and feelings of past events just by touching an object.
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: I don't know if I'd want to be able to do that.. some people's memories would hurt too much
<Vorian_Kel> ::nods:: Nandi: Some of them do. But it comes in handy when you're in my line of work. Makes it easier for me to track people.
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: You can do that?
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: Yep. It's called psychometry. About one out of every hundred Kiffar can do it. ::smiles:: Lucky me, huh?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs:: Vorian: Must make having a girlfriend interesting..
<Vorian_Kel> ::smirks:: Nandi: We can control it. Usually.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::giggles:: Vorian: Good.. otherwise that could get real fun in bed
<Vorian_Kel> ::raises an eyebrow, then nods at the maintenance workers:: Nandi: Shouldn't you be keeping an eye on them?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks up at the workers:: Vorian: I am. We hired competant people.
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: Thank the stars for that, eh? Wouldn't want to try to leave here, only to have half the ship fall off.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs:: Vorian: Not at all.. but at least it wouldn't be my fault this time.
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: Oh, I'm sure our fearless leader would find some way to blame you still.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: Vorian: Maybe.. but hopefully you're right and he'll be happier now..
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: And if he isn't?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: Vorian: Then he can be miserable and I'll try not to let it bother me. I've proved my worth to him by this point, so I don't care what he says.
<Tam_Sneed> ::makes something that Arani used to eat often and sets it in front of her:: Arani: Hope you still like this.
<Arani> Tam: I used to? ::tastes it and smiles:: It's good..
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Arani: Yeah. Enjoy. ::goes to get a drink for himself::
<Arani> Tam: Do I still have things here?
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Yeah, I put everything in a footlocker for you. ::takes a seat::
<Arani> ::nods and takes a few more bites::
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Maybe when you get done, you can take a look at yer stuff. Maybe it'll bring something back for ya.
<Arani> ::nods:: Tam: It might.. ::takes another bite and frowns:: I always feel ill.. like I need something I'm not getting..
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Maybe a drink will help. ::gets up to get her something::
<Arani> Tam: Maybe..
<Tam_Sneed> ::sets a drink on the table in front of Arani:: Arani: Think this was what you liked.
<Arani> ::takes a sip:: Tam: It's good..
<Tam_Sneed> ::smiles and takes a seat:: Arani: Good. Guess my memory isn't all that bad.
<Arani> ::laughs:: Tam: Better than mine.
<Tam_Sneed> ::chuckles:: Arani: Yeah, I guess so.
<Arani> ::sighs and pushes her plate away a bit:: Tam: My head hurts..
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Maybe you need more rest. ::gets up::
<Arani> ::stands up slowly:: Tam: Maybe.. or maybe I need more of whatever they were giving me.. ::sighs::
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Unless I know what that was, I can't give you anything. Sorry.
<Arani> ::nods:: Tam: That's ok.. I'd rather you didn't anyway..
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods and moves to help her:: Arani: Let me help you.
<Arani> ::smiles and takes Tam's hand as she lets go of the table edge::
<Tam_Sneed> ::leads her to the med bay and to the bed:: Arani: Get some rest. I'll bring your things for you to look at when you want.
<Arani> ::nods and lays down:: Tam: Thank you
<Tam_Sneed> ::smiles to her and closes the door, locking it for her safety, then heads to get her footlocker::
<Arani> :: pulls her blanket up and closes her eyes::
<Bimm Doc> ::stops at a door and opens it:: Geschart: Just set them on the examining table and have them undress. I'll ba back in a couple minutes.
<Geschart> :: nods and lifts the two women up onto the table, turning his back to them and asking them to undress::
ACTION:: The girls stare at him a moment and then start to undress, as if stripping for a client::
<Geschart> :: keeps his back turned, waiting on the doc::
<Bimm Doc> ::walks in while looking at a file:: Geschart: Are they... ::looks up:: This is NOT a brothel! Make them stop!
ACTION:: The girls are "interacting" with each other on the table::
<Geschart> :: frowns and raises an eyebrow, turning around:: What?! Stop that!
ACTION:: The girls stop and look at Geschart with sad eyes, then move apart::
<Geschart> :: sighs:: I didn't mean it like that.. Look, just sit still and quiet for the doctor, please?
<Bimm Doc> Geschart: Look, I'm doing you a favor. ::grabs a data pad and plugs it into the table:: Girls: Now lay back and lay still. ::turns the scanner on:: Geschart: Normally we use the table one person at a time.
<Geschart> :: nods, trying to stare at the various charts and such on the walls::
<Bimm Doc> ::looks over the scans:: Geschart: Where were these girls?
<Geschart> :: keeps averting his eyes:: They were being held captive on a crime lord's space station for who knows how long. They were being kept drugged so that they would be complaint and forced to entertain guests, from the looks of things.
<Bimm Doc> ::shakes his head:: Geschart: They've been there for a while, from the looks of the scans. It might take months before they will be clean enough to live on their own. What do you want to do?
<Geschart> :: thinks:: Can you treat them?
<Bimm Doc> ::sighs and turns off the scanner:: Geschart: Yes, it can be done. Like I said, it will take a lot of time.
<Geschart> :: nods:: That's understandable.
<Bimm Doc> ::examines the girls:: Geschart: If you would begin filling out the forms on the counter over there, we can admit them.
<Geschart> :: nods and moves to fill out the forms::
<Bimm Doc> ::finishes his examination:: Girls: You can get dressed now. Nothing fancy, alright?
ACTION:: Both girls nod and get dressed, then take their seats again::
<Bimm Doc> ::walks over to Geschart:: Geschart: You plan on staying on Bimmisaari?
<Geschart> :: shakes his head:: I'm not sure what the captain has planned, but I doubt he will stay here much longer than it takes to get his ship repaired.
<Bimm Doc> ::frowns:: Geschart: Then you will be required to contact the Center at least once a month. If you don't, they will be turned over to the authorities and hospitalized under their control. Trust me, you don't want that to happen.
<Geschart> :: nods:: Fine.
<Bimm Doc> ::nods:: Geschart: Just fill out the rest of the forms and I'll be back for the girls. ::leaves::
<Geschart> :: nods and finishes with the forms::
<Bimm Doc> ::enters again with some clothes and female orderlies:: Girls: Put these on, instead of your clothes. These ladies will take you to your rooms.
ACTION:: The girls begin to undress again, as told::
<Bimm Doc> Geschart: Any trouble with the forms?
<Geschart> :: turns to the two women and smiles once they're re-dressed:: You'll be alright now. Just do as they say. :: looks to the doc:: Don't think so.
<Bimm Doc> ::looks the forms over:: Geschart: Did you want to name them? Just for reference when you contact us. Eventually, they may remember their real names, but until then, we will need to call them by something.
<Geschart> :: looks to them, thinking:: An'rea and S'rah. :: points to each of them as he says the names he just came up with for them::
<Bimm Doc> ::nods and enters the names on the form:: Geschart: Remember the names, will you?
<Geschart> :: nods:: Of course.
<Bimm Doc> Geschart: Very good. Let's leave the girls to their rooms and finish at the front desk. ::leaves the room::
<Geschart> :: nods and follows the doctor::
<Bimm Doc> ::sets the forms on the front desk:: Clerk: Enter these into the records. ::turns to Geschart:: Geschart: When can you return for a visit?
<Clerk> ::nods and starts entering the records into the system::
<Geschart> :: shrugs:: I really can't say. Is there a required time frame? Or can I just try and convince the captain to return when we have time?
<Bimm Doc> Geschart: Customarily, we like to have a visit every month, but in special cases, such as this, every four months is good. Do you think you could have your captain manage that?
<Geschart> :: shrugs again:: I can try. If I will not be able to manage it I will mention in my monthly communications and we can discuss alternate arrangements.
<Bimm Doc> ::nods:: Geschart: That will be fine. Now, there is the matter of payment.
<Geschart> :: nods:: I was waiting for that.. How much?
<Bimm Doc> Geschart: Given the state the girls are in, and where they came from, I think we can discount the cost. Let's say ten thousand credits.
<Geschart> :: nods:: That's fine. How would you like payment handled?
<Bimm Doc> Geschart: That's each. ::looks at Geschart's look:: It should cover the extent of their stay here. You can pay via transfer of funds.
<Geschart> :: frowns slightly:: In that case can I pay half up front and pay the remainder in installments?
<Bimm Doc> ::leans over to the clerk and whispers something in his ear, then comes back to Geschart:: Geschart: Yes, we can do that.
<Geschart> :: nods and moves to pay the ten thousand::
<Clerk> ::takes the payment and enters it into the system:: Geschart: We will need your account number on record.
<Geschart> :: nods and gives it to them::
<Bimm Doc> Geschart: The girls are in good hands. You can come visit earlier if you like. Until then, don't worry about them.
<Geschart> :: nods and extends a hand to the doc:: Thank you. It's funny, I don't even know them, but you saying that makes me feel better.
<Bimm Doc> ::nods and shakes his hand:: Geschart: We are here to help.
<Geschart> :: nods and smiles to the clerk before turning to leave the center and head back to Maverick::
<Clerk> Geschart: Your receipt, Sir. ::holds out the receipt::
<Geschart> :: takes it:: Right, thanks. :: heads out::
<Vorian_Kel> ::nod:: Nandi: Don't really know what I'm going to do with myself. Tam only let me aboard because I could help find the Zeltron. Now that that's taken care of... ::shrug:: I still don't have a ship, so I might have to get used to the color yellow.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs:: Vorian: He doesn't seem the type to leave people, or I'm sure I would have been left long ago. I'm sure he won't leave you here. ::yells up at another worker::
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: Keep yelling at them like that and they're liable to screw up or quit on you...
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: I've only yelled at three ya know.. and only cos they needed to move their plates some. I've got to yell, cos they're too far up to hear me talking normal. ::grins::
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: I guess that makes sense. Don't mind me, I'm less trained in the arts of putting things back together than I am in the arts of blowing them up. ::smiles:: Why aren't you up there with them?
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: They seem to be doin fine without me up there.
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: I suppose so. ::folds his arms and leans back against the hull of the ship, trying not to look at the yellow::
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: Not often I get to watch other people rather than doing the work myself. ::laughs::
<Vorian_Kel> ::laughs along with her:: Nandi: Yeah, it's nice to be able to make someone else do it all for once, huh?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: Vorian: Yep
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: So what are you going to do once these chuttas are done working for the day?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: Vorian: I hadn't decided yet. I've never been here, so I don't know if there's anything to see..
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: Whatever there is, you can bet it's going to be bright and hard on the eyes...
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs:: Vorian: There's forests here I heard. I doubt they're yellow.
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: Knowing my luck, they're in the middle of autumn right now and all the leaves have turned yellow...
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs::
ACTION:: The maintenance crews climb off of Maverick and start packing up. Most of the work is done, but there is a little finishing work to be done.::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::watches the workers pack up:: Vorian: Well.. I guess now's the time to wonder what to do. ::laughs::
<Vorian_Kel> ::watches the workers for a moment, thinking, then looks at Nandi:: Nandi: Well, I was thinking about heading to one of the local cantinas and trying out the local rocket-fuel. ::smiles:: Care to join me?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks at him and smiles:: Vorian: Sure. Why not?
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Part 003
Episode 007 Part 003
Prelude:
The lights of the bay gleam off of Maverick's freshly painted hull. A day has passed and everything has been restocked as requested.
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<Tam_Sneed> ::opens the door to Arani's med bay room:: Arani: You want to stay here, or move to your old room?
<Arani> ::looks up from her bed, trying to hide how much her hands are shaking from withdrawal:: Tam: My old room might be more comfortable I suppose..
<Tam_Sneed> ::leans against the door:: Arani: I got your stuff in the room. Footlocker and all. I'll show you where it's at.
<Arani> ::gets slowly out of bed and nods:: Tam: All right
<Tam_Sneed> ::waits until she passes through the door before leading her up to her old cabin::
<Arani> ::follows Tam, looking around as they go::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets to the cabin and waits for her, as he opens the door:: Arani: You sure you're alright?
<Arani> ::sighs:: Tam: As good as it gets for now.. I imagine I'll feel sick for a good long time..
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Arani: Well, get some rest. Go through yer things as you see fit. The clothes may still fit. Ya look like ya lost some meat off yer bones, though.
<Arani> ::shrugs and smiles a little:: Tam: Not many women would complain, but I doubt I'd be recommending that as a diet plan..
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins a bit:: Arani: Guess not. Well, I'll be leavin' ya be for now.
<Arani> ::looks around, then turns to him:: Tam: Why did you come for me? I may not remember much, but I can't imagine it was easy..
<Tam_Sneed> ::frowns:: Arani: Why don't we save that for another time?
<Arani> ::raises an eyebrow and shrugs:: Tam: All right..
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: I'll see you at mealtime. ::grins and closes the door before heading up to the flight deck::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::walks around Maverick in a circle, looking over every part of the hull one more time::
<Vorian_Kel> ::Vorian makes his way down the hatch, seeing Nandi inspecting Maverick:: Nandi: How's she look--ow! ::winces and covers his eyes for a second before blinking rapidly:: Geez...keep forgetting to exit slowly enough to let my eyes adjust to all the kriffing yellow...
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs:: Vorian: Looks fine to me, but then again, I've checked it four times now..
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: Sheesh, taking double-checking to extremes, aren't we?
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: There was a lot of damage.. I just want to be sure..
<Vorian_Kel> ::nods:: Nandi: Relax, girl, I'm just teasing you. Nothing wrong with being sure. It doesn't seem like Tam's in much of a hurry to leave this blasted rock anyway.
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: Be patient.. ::stops next to him:: Tam is likely in as much of a hurry as you are, though for different reasons.
<Vorian_Kel> ::shrugs:: Nandi: I suppose so.
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: Anyway.. I guess we better get inside.. ::shrugs and heads for the hatch:: Not much more I can do out here, and all the yellow might eventually kill you.. ::grins::
<Vorian_Kel> ::scowls at the yellow walls and turns to follow Nandi back up the hatch:: Nandi: Maybe *that's* why Tam's keeping us around here...
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs:: Vorian: I doubt it. You're more useful alive.
<Vorian_Kel> ::smiles:: Nandi: Well, at least someone thinks so.
<Tam_Sneed> :: prepares to leave, double checking the systems::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets clearance to leave and systems check out fine:: Self: Well, I guess we need to find us a job. :: primes the engines::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::giggles and heads for the lounge:: Vorian: I don't know who wouldn't..
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: Ah, don't mind me, I'm just being a grouch. Once we're surrounded by the sweet, sweet, yellowless void, I'm sure I'll lighten up.
ACTION:: Maverick comes to life, as the engines start up and the repulsor lift generators lift the ship off the ground::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs and grabs a drink::
<Tam_Sneed> *Nandi*: Hey, girl, you know where that bounty hunter is?
<Vorian_Kel> ::grabs a drink for himself and sits down across from Nandi, smirking as he hears Tam::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs:: *Tam*: Yep. Sitting right across from me in the lounge.
<Tam_Sneed> *Nandi*: Good. That means we're all accounted for. We'll be leavin' soon.
<Vorian_Kel> *Tam* Nice of you to ask before starting up the liftoff sequence, Boss.
<Tam_Sneed> *Vorian*: Sure thing.
<Vorian_Kel> ::gives Nandi a "See, I told you so" look before taking a sip of his drink::
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: He looked for you didn't he? ::laughs::
<Tam_Sneed> :: presses a few buttons and pilots Maverick out of the bay and into the atmosphere:: Self: What do they think I am? A babysittin' droid? He's a big boy.
<Geschart> :: steps into the lounge::
<Vorian_Kel> ::raises his glass in salute as he sees Geschart:: Geschart: Welcome! Please, join us, we're just discussing whether or not Captain Sneed was hoping he'd left me behind on Bimmisaari.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs and sips at her drink::
ACTION:: Maverick slips into space and heads out of the system::
<Tam_Sneed> :: picks a destination and turns Maverick to the jump coordinates:: Self: Should be work there. ::sighs::
ACTION:: Maverick makes the jump to hyperspace::
ACTION:: Four days later, Maverick drops out of hyperspace and heads for a planet that has plenty of traffic around it. After some discussion, they get clearance to land at one of the larger spaceports on the edge of the city on Ord Mantell::
<Tam_Sneed> ::lands Maverick on a pad outside one of the large hangars, as specified, then powers her down::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks out the window, being that she's sitting next to Tam as usual::
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Looks like ya kept her running right. Ya gonna stick around and keep it that way, I hope.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles:: Tam: As long as ya want me.
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Yeah, so that means yer gonna stay aboard this port.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks at him:: Tam: What? Why?
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: I know yer chompin' at the bit to get out and about, but this place is bad news. I want ya to be able to be safe enough to stay on.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::glares at him:: Tam: That's not fair!
<Tam_Sneed> ::frowns and gets a bit angry:: Nandi: Fine! Go get yerself killed. ::gets out of his seat and heads off the flight deck::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::tries to get up and winces when she realizes the hard way that she didn't unstrap yet. She does so, and then runs after him:: Tam: Come on.. there's three of you to protect me! You never made me stay behind before!
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: I can't guarantee it on this place. ::grabs a drink and takes a seat:: In fact, you may not see me much, until we leave.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::frowns:: Tam: Why?
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Business, that's why. Now if you want to go out on the town, ya best ask one of the others to escort you.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: Tam: If it's that bad out there, shouldn't you bring one of them with you?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over to her:: Nandi: I'll be fine, as always. ::shakes his head and drinks some more::
<Vorian_Kel> ::Vorian steps into the lounge and sees the expressions on Tam and Nandi's faces:: Uh...is there a problem?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::sighs:: Tam: You're worried about me getting taken like Arani was?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over to Vorian:: Vorian: Can you tell her how bad it is outside? She thinks she can go off on a shopping trip and skip along back all happy and stuff.
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: We're on Ord Mantell, right? ::looks at Nandi:: Nandi: It's really bad out there.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::frowns:: Both: Fine. I'll stay. I don't need anything. I just wanted some fresh air..
<Tam_Sneed> ::ignores Nandi's comment about Arani and finishes his drink::
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: What, Tam said you can't go anywhere? He must have been chewing the luna-weed. It's bad, but it's nothing I haven't dealt with before. I can go with you if you really want to see the sights. Not that there are many sights to see...
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets up and heads for the exit:: Both: Just be back before the day is out.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::watches him walk out and then looks to Vorian:: Vorian: I dunno.. he said I did good keeping the ship running.. and that he hopes I'll stay.. I think he doesn't want to lose me..
<Vorian_Kel> ::shrugs:: Nandi: It's your choice. You can stay here if you want. There isn't really anything I want to do here either. I can't figure out what made Tam choose to come here of all places.
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: He said business.. ::shrugs:: Maybe he figures he can find a job here. As for me, I think I'll stay on board. I really don't need anything.
<Vorian> ::nods and grabs a drink, sitting down and kicking back:: Nandi: In that case, I guess I'll just relax until Tam comes back. ::smiles::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::grabs a drink and joins him::
<Arani> ::lays in her bed and stares around her at the things she has within sight, trying to make sense of them and remember something.. anything.. ::
<Geschart> :: knocks on the door to Arani's room::
<Arani> ::gets up from her bed and walks over to open the door::
<Tam_Sneed> ::stops by Arani's cabin and opens the door:: Arani: Yer up and about, eh?
<Arani> ::smiles a little at Tam:: Tam: Yep. ::steps to the side so he can see a chair at the side of the room, currently full of her very large company:: And I have a visitor.
<Tam_Sneed> ::sees Geschart and nods to him:: Arani: You feelin' better then?
<Arani> Tam: Some. I wish I knew what they had me on so I could tailor something to counter the withdrawal..
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: So ya learned some drug makin' while a slave? Thought they only let slaves use drugs. ::grins a bit at his attempt at a joke::
<Arani> ::raises an eyebrow:: Tam: No. I was going to do some research on it and see if I could find something in the medbay..
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods and shrugs:: Arani: Just as long as ya don't leave the ship while we're here.
<Arani> Tam: Where is here?
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Ord Mantell. We're just here to get a job or two. Something for us to do.
<Arani> ::nods:: Tam: I wasn't really feeling up to going out anyway, but thanks for warning me..
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Arani: Well, I'll leave you two to yer business. ::turns to leave::
<Arani> ::nods and smiles:: Tam: Talk to you later.
<Tam_Sneed> ::heads down to the main hatch to leave::
<Arani> ::closes the door and heads back over to sit on her bed::
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Part 004
Episode 007 Part 004
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Maverick and her crew were only expected to stick around on Ord Mantell for two days, however the job that they were there for went to someone else. It has now been four days and Tam has found a lead on a job that could be worthwhile. He has met with the employer and is now on his way back to the ship.
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<Tam_Sneed> ::enters the Maverick's hatch and closes it behind him:: Self: Maybe we should have went elsewhere. ::heads up the stairs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets to Arani's cabin to check on her and knocks first::
<Tam_Sneed> ::waits for an answer then knocks again::
<Arani> ::calls out:: Come in
<Tam_Sneed> ::opens the door and peeks in first:: Arani: Uh, how you been?
<Arani> ::smiles at him from where she's sitting on her bed:: Tam: I'm fine
<Tam_Sneed> ::steps in and the door closes:: Arani: So, you think yer fit to start work again?
<Arani> Tam: I feel fine. I don't remember much yet though. So I suppose it would depend on what kind of work you need me to do. ::laughs:: If I used to be a surgeon, I wouldn't likely remember how to do it now.
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins:: Arani: How about smuggling and piloting a shuttle?
<Arani> Tam: I imagine I could do that. Flying is mostly instinct.. hopefully I'll remember some good smuggling skills as I go along. ::laughs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::nod:: Arani: It's not all that hard really... just have to be quick witted and know how to conceal things of various sizes and types. ::chuckles:: easy.
<Arani> ::raises an eyebrow:: Tam: Conceal huh? ::laughs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins:: Arani: Yeah. If yer up for it, meet us in the lounge in ten minutes. ::goes to the door:: You might want to put on some work related clothes first. ::leaves::
<Arani> ::gets up and looks through her clothes, muttering to herself:: Work related? ::shrugs and slips into some pants that used to be tight, but are still a bit loose now, and an off the shoulder blouse, then heads for the lounge::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::sits in the lounge toying with a cup, very very bored::
<Geschart> :: is in the lounge cooking again::
<Nandi_Lasko> Geschart: Four days.. I am so bored..
<Geschart> :: nods back at her:: Shore leave these days isn't the same as it used to be for me.
<Nandi_Lasko> Geschart: I can't say I've ever had much experience with it, but I always thought it involved leaving the ship. ::smirks::
<Geschart> :: nods:: It usually does.
<Nandi_Lasko> Geschart: I think he's over reacting..
<Geschart> :: shrugs:: Have you ever been to Ord Mantell?
<Nandi_Lasko> Geschart: No.. ::shrugs:: But I still think he's just being protective mostly because he doesn't want me to end up like Arani.
<Geschart> :: nods:: Likely. But with no first hand knowledge of Ord Mantell, you can't really say whether or not he's wrong.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs and gets up to refill the cup::
<Tam_Sneed> ::makes his way into the lounge and takes a seat::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks up at Tam as she sips her new drink:: Tam: We gettin out of here any time soon?
<Geschart> :: keeps cooking away::
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Nandi: Yep. ::sighs and gets up to get a drink::
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Oh yeah?
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets his drink and takes a seat:: Nandi: Yep.
<Arani> ::walks into the lounge and takes a seat, looking a little nervous about the prospect of working again::
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins to Arani::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks over at Arani, then finishes her drink:: Tam: So where we goin?
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs:: Nandi: Just a little out of the way place called Maridun.
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Umm.. where?
<Geschart> :: finishes the meal and starts setting out plates for everyone::
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Ah, you wouldn't know it. It's a nice little planet in the middle of nowhere.
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Nice huh?
<Tam_Sneed> ::nod:: Nandi: And if ya keep this ship in tip top shape, you'll be able to enjoy it.
<Geschart> :: dishes out some kind of stir-fry for everyone::
<Nandi> Tam: You're gonna let me off this time huh?
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods and digs in:: Nandi: Yep
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles and eats dinner::
<Tam_Sneed> :: between bites:: All: Anyone see our bounty hunter friend?
<Geschart> :: sets himself a plate and grabs something to drink before sitting down::
<Arani> Tam: Not lately.. but I haven't been out of my room much.. ::shrugs and eats::
<Geschart> :: shakes his head:: I haven't seen him.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods to Arani:: All: Well, I'm sure he'll show up soon enough. He always does.
ACTION:: Vorian enters the lounge and takes his seat, asking if he missed anything before he starts eating::
<Tam_Sneed> All: See? Vorian: Nope. Was just about to tell everyone that we're headed for Maridun to pick something up.
<Arani> Tam: What are we picking up?
<Geschart> :: nods::
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: We have to pick up a shuttle and bring it back here. Nothing spectacular. We do need to keep it low profile, though.
<Geschart> :: raises an eyebrow:: Just a shuttle? No passengers?
<Tam_Sneed> Geschart: Just the shuttle. ::under his breath:: and what's on it.
<Geschart> :: caught it, but doesn't press him::
<Arani> Tam: What's so special about a shuttle that needs kept low profile?
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: I don't like to get into other's personal business too much, but apparently it was stolen.
<Geschart> :: nods:: Makes sense.
<Arani> ::nods and eats some more::
<Geschart> :: looks around at everyone:: How is it? I tried out a few different spices.
<Nandi_Lasko> Geschart: It's good
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods while chewing::
<Arani> Gescart: Well I can't say I remember many other tastes, but this is good. ::laughs::
<Geschart> :: nods::
<Tam_Sneed> ::finishes up and downs his drink:: All: We'll leave in an hour. That should give everyone plenty of time to do what they need to. ::gets up:: I'll be on the flight deck in a few. ::heads down to his cabin::
<Geschart> :: finishes and stands, putting his dishes away as he starts cleaning up::
<Arani> ::stares at her plate for a minute, then finishes up:: Geschart: You weren't here when I was before were you?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::finishes her dinner, smiles and waves goodbye, then heads for the flight deck to run pre-flight checks on all the systems::
<Geschart> :: shakes his head:: No, I signed on afterwards.
<Arani> Geschart: But you came after me?
<Geschart> :: nods, picking up every else's dishes and cleaning them::
<Arani> Geschart: Thank you.. I can't remember if I said it before, but even if I did, I can't say it enough.. sometimes when I dream, little things come back.. I'm just glad I'm not there anymore
<Nandi_Lasko> :: bounces onto the flight deck, obviously happy about leaving, and flops into her seat next to Tam's, starting the computer running checks::
<Geschart> :: nods again and smiles:: Don't mention it. I was able to save two others with you, and they haven't thanked me. So you shouldn't have to. :: laughs::
<Arani> ::shrugs:: Geschart: They aren't sitting here, and I am.. so I took my chance. I'm going to lie down a bit before I start working again.. I'll see you later. ::gets up, hugs him, and heads for her room::
<Geschart> :: raises an eyebrow as she leaves, then shrugs and keeps cleaning::
ACTION:: The hour passes and Maverick lifts off and heads up into the atmosphere::
<Tam_Sneed> ::works the controls:: Nandi: Everything seems to be running fine enough.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles a little:: Tam: Of course it is
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Glad you took my advice about not leaving back there. I'd hate to lose a good mech like you.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: Tam: I know. And I'd hate for you to go through a rescue like that one again. Assuming you'd come after me. ::grins at him::
<Tam_Sneed> ::glances to her:: Nandi: Maybe. ::takes Maverick out to space and changes course towards the jump point::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles and turns back to the computers, watching the readouts::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets to the jump point quickly and hits the hyperdrive motivators::
ACTION:: Maverick slips into hyperspace with ease::
<Tam_Sneed> ::turns to Nandi:: Nandi: I think you got this whole Arani thing wrong. Now I'm not one to go correctin' people, but I think you need to be told.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::raises an eyebrow:: Tam: Yeah?
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Yeah. It was my actions that got her captured and put into slavery. If it were her own actions, things would have been different.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: Tam: So if I'd been dumb enough to leave the ship against orders? ::laughs:: Or is the point you're tryin to make that you went after her out of guilt, not love?
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Love?!? ::shakes his head:: No, not love. Where did you get that idea?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: Tam: It often figures in when someone is risking so much to rescue a beautiful woman.
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Life out here isn't one of your fantasy stories or fairy tales. The only reason I went after her was to fix a mistake I made.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: Tam: I understand that.
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Good. Glad we're clear on that. ::swings back around and begins looking up something for their next job::
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Yep. If I disobey your orders for my safety and get taken by my own mistake, I won't hold my breath for a rescue.
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Yep. You got it. ::grins::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::rolls her eyes and shakes her head:: Tam: Then I'll be sure to behave myself.
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Part 005
Episode 007 Part 005
Prelude:
Maverick slips into view and spins into position as Maridun comes into view. Light glints off the hull as it slides into the atmosphere and takes up an orbit.
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<Arani> ::wanders from her room to the lounge for a drink::
<Geschart> :: is currently in the hold making sure everything is ready for the cargo::
<Vorian_Kel> ::Vorian is down in the hold, helping Geschart with the preparations::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::is sitting in her usual chair on the flight deck, keeping an eye on the readings::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sets the controls:: Nandi: You think you can watch things from here for a while. I'm gonna take the boys down and get our cargo.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: Tam: Sure Captain
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins and heads out to the lounge to see Arani and remembers what his plan was originally:: Arani: You gonna be ready to join us or you want to stay here?
<Arani> ::smiles and sips at her drink:: Tam: I'm ready to go
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Arani: Good. Do you mind having the others join us up here in the lounge? I have to get us in position.
<Arani> ::raises an eyebrow and tilts her head toward the comm unit on the wall:: Tam: You could ask them. ::smiles::
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs:: Arani: Yeah, but it would be more fun if you did it. Don't ya think?
<Arani> ::laughs:: Tam: You figure they'll come for a pretty woman faster than for the captain? That could say something interesting about your crew. ::gets up and hits the comm button:: *Geschart/Vorian* Hey guys.. captain wants us in the lounge for a meeting.
<Tam_Sneed> ::chuckles a bit and goes back to the flightdeck::
<Vorian_Kel> Geschart: We have crew meetings now? ::heads up to the lounge::
<Geschart> :: shrugs and follows him up::
<Tam_Sneed> ::checks scans for a good place to land and find one almost too easily:: Nandi: You think you can land this ship?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: Tam: I guess that'd depend on how well ya taught me. ::grins::
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Give her a try. I'll stick by if ya need help.
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: I'm pretty sure I can do it. Didn't you want to talk to everyone else before we land?
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Naw, it can wait til we get her on the ground.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: Tam: All right
<Tam_Sneed> ::shows her the landing spot::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods and heads the ship into the atmosphere and over the right direction::
<Vorian_Kel> :: pokes his head into the lounge:: Arani: What's up?
<Arani> Vorian: I don't know.. he said for us to meet him here, then he left. I suppose he'll be back. ::laughs::
<Geschart> :: steps into the lounge behind Vorian, smiling to Arani::
<Vorian_Kel> ::snorts:: Tam: Some boss, calling a meeting and then walking off... ::sits down::
<Geschart> :: shrugs and pours himself a drink::
ACTION:: Maverick moves into position to land::
<Nandi_Lasko> :: bites her lower lip and carefully lowers Maverick to the ground::
<Tam_Sneed> ::quickly cycles the landing gear out, as Nandi starts setting down::
ACTION:: Maverick sets down gently::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles:: Tam: Well.. except the minor issue of the landing gear, that wasn't bad.
<Tam_Sneed> ::smiles to her:: Nandi: Yeah, but if we were landing over water, you woulda did great! ::chuckles:: Maybe I should do this from now on.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs:: Tam: I think I can remember that next time. Honest. ::giggles and unstraps herself::
<Tam_Sneed> :: powers down:: Nandi: Let's stick with shuttles for a while. ::gets up and heads for the lounge::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::sighs and follows him quietly::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sees the others there:: All: Glad you waited for us. ::leans against the wall::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::slips quietly into a chair::
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: Oh, it was no bother...
<Tam_Sneed> All: Here's the deal. We have a shuttle locked up in impound and we need to grab it and return it to Ord Mantell. We may run into a little resistance, but I have confidence in you guys. What ya think so far?
<Arani> Tam: Resistance?
<Geschart> :: raises an eyebrow:: We're breaking it out of an impound?
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods to both:: Both: Yep.
<Vorian_Kel> Ord Mantell?
<Tam_Sneed> ::wondering where he thinks he was:: Vorian: Yeah. You know, where we came from?
<Vorian_Kel> :: blinks and shakes his head:: Right, sorry. I got my charts mixed up, thought we were at Ord Cantrell for some reason...
<Geschart> :: shrugs:: Alright. :: checks the charge on his pistol::
<Arani> Tam: Got an extra blaster? Assuming I remember how to use one anyway..
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Vorian a bit confused, but shrugs it off:: All: OK, here's the plan. We walk in, grab the shuttle and fly it back here. Stuff it into the cargo hold and get the sithspit out of here.
<Geschart> :: nods to Arani::
<Tam_Sneed> All: Vorian and Geschart will take lead, while Arani and Nandi go for the shuttle. I'll cover the rear. Arani: We have a locker full of blasters. Just pick one out and make sure the charge is full in the cartridge.
<Arani> ::nods::
ACTION:: Maverick is currently just outside of the city in a small clearing. The ground is uneven, but stable. The impound hangar is two kilometers into the city, and it shouldn't take them long to get to it.::
<Tam_Sneed> All: Any other questions?
<Geschart> :: shakes his head::
<Arani> ::shakes her head and leaves to get a blaster::
<Tam_Sneed> ::hopes Arani remembers anything about slicing into locks:: All: Good. Let's get going. ::looks around to each of them::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::stands up and leaves the lounge::
<Geschart> :: nods to Tam and heads to get some extra combat gear::
<Vorian_Kel> ::Vorian gets up and walks out, unholstering his Bryar pistol and checking the power cell::
<Tam_Sneed> :: pushes off the wall and heads for the weapons locker then opens it to reveal hundreds of blasters and cartridges of various types::
<Arani> ::smiles at Tam and reaches in for a couple of blasters::
<Tam_Sneed> :: picks out two blasters and slips them in his holsters, then grabs a blaster rifle and some extra cartridges, then looks to the others there:: All: Just in case, you know.
<Geschart> :: steps back to the others, decked out in his old pirate combat gear.
<Arani> ::stuffs a few extra cartridges into her pockets::
<Tam_Sneed> ::catches sight of Geschart:: Geschart: Good heavens, Man. You weren't kidding about being a smuggler before. How old is that stuff?
<Geschart> :: laughs:: Fairly old. But it's held up all that time.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nod:: Geschart: That it has. Just be sure to make them work when ya need 'em. ::steps passed and heads for the main hatch::
<Geschart> :: nods::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::waits at the main hatch, leaning against the wall::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sees Nandi:: Nandi: You got something to protect yerself with?
<Nandi_Lasko> :: points at her blaster on her hip::
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: And you know how to use it, better, I suppose.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: Tam: Assuming I learned that better than I learned landing
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Let's hope so. Yer life depends upon it. ::opens the hatch and peers outside, taking in the view of the trees between them and the city::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs at him again::
<Geschart> :: heads over to Nandi and Tam:: So.. Any orders regarding what level of force we are to use?
<Tam_Sneed> ::waits for the rest:: Nandi: You do a good job as mechanic, but the other stuff is another story. Yer young yet, so you'll get better before ya know it. ::looks to Geschart:: Geschart: Whatever it takes to get that shuttle and keep us alive in the process. Is that enough for ya? ::grins briefly::
<Geschart> :: shrugs:: Makes things simple.
<Arani> ::catches up to the others at the hatch::
<Vorian_Kel> ::nods:: Geschart: Simple is good.
<Tam_Sneed> ::sees that everyone is there and exits through the hatch::
<Geschart> :: follows Tam::
<Vorian_Kel> ::steps outside after Geschart::
<Arani> ::follows Tam out, a bit nervous about being off the ship again::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::walks out after the others::
<Tam_Sneed> Vorian/Geschart: Alright. The impound is two kilometers in that direction. It's getting dark, so by the time we get there, we should have some cover. Get the girls inside and make sure they get the shuttle in the air safely. I'll cover from the ground.
<Geschart> :: nods to Tam and starts in the direction he indicated::
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: Copy that. ::nods to Arani and Nandi:: Let's go. ::follows Geschart::
<Nandi_Lasko> :: both girls walk off with the guys::
<Tam_Sneed> ::watches the four start out and waits a bit, before following::
ACTION:: The four make it to the city and begin towards the impound hangar, which is only half a kilometer away. Though they were very quiet getting there, they failed to notice that Tam is missing::
<Geschart> :: doesn't notice Tam missing, as he's leading the pack::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks mostly at the ground as she walks, not caring where Tam is at the moment, so not looking back to see if he's following::
<Vorian_Kel> :: doesn't really notice either, since he's keeping an eye out for hostiles, and making sure Nandi and Arani are keeping up, and since Tam didn't immediately follow them anyway::
ACTION:: As they approach the hangar, they can see that there is a three meter fence around it and two guards at the gate::
<Geschart> :: moves quietly to a dark section of the fence and looks it over, checking to see if he could cut it with his sword::
<Arani> All: Everyone stay back from the guards. I think I can get them out of the way.
<Geschart> :: looks to Arani::
<Vorian_Kel> ::raises an eyebrow:: Arani: How exactly do you intend to do that?
<Arani> ::smiles:: Vorian: I can effect emotions and feelings. It's a racial thing.
<Vorian_Kel> Arani: Riiight...good luck.
<Geschart> :: shrugs, speaking quietly:: Worth a try.
<Arani> ::sneaks closer to the guards, keeping an eye on her distance from the others as well::
<Tam_Sneed> ::walks casually down a side street:: Self: Such a wonderful night for a stroll. ::rounds a corner with a view of the hangar gate about four blocks from him::
ACTION:: The guards are quite relaxed, but could still be a problem::
<Arani> :: projects her pheromones at the guards, encouraging their relaxation and adding in some apathy for their job and a desire to be elsewhere::
ACTION:: The guards do not act differently::
<Geschart> :: waits patiently for her to try her trick::
<Arani> ::tries harder, knowing instantly that something is very wrong::
ACTION:: Another guard appears and nods to one of them. They shake hands and the one that was there leaves, making the count two once again::
<Arani> ::curses under her breath as nothing happens, heading back for the others:: All: It's gone.. the drugs.. it doesn't work anymore.. I can't do it.. ::tries not to panic at the loss::
<Vorian_Kel> Arani: Relax, we'll find another way in.
<Geschart> :: nods and moves back to the fence, activating his vibro-sword and slicing a flap into the fence::
<Arani> :: paces back and forth, agitated in the extreme::
<Guard1> Guard 2: You hear something?
<Guard 2> Guard 1: No. You're probably just tired. How long you been here?
<Guard 1> Guard 2: Over two shifts. ::nods:: You're probably right.
<Geschart> :: quietly lowers the flap so everyone can climb through::
<Vorian_Kel> ::moves through the fence first, slowly and quietly, bringing his pistol up once he's on the other side in case they're spotted::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::the girls slip through the hole after Vorian::
<Geschart> :: climbs through after them and pulls the flap back up, tying it back into place with a short length of cord::
<Vorian_Kel> ::looks around:: All: So far, so good. ::leads them toward the hangar, taking a route that should hopefully keep them as out of sight as possible::
<Geschart> :: nods and takes up the rear::
<Tam_Sneed> ::starts walking towards the impound, slowly and quietly, trying to look casual::
ACTION:: The hangar entrance is one hundred meters from their location... fairly close, but the main hangar door is closed and locked, and needs to be opened for the shuttle to leave::
<Vorian_Kel> ::scowls:: Shavit... Anyone here know how to slice?
<Arani> ::frowns:: Vorian: I used to.. but it could have been added to the host of things I used to do and can't now..
<Vorian_Kel> Arani: Try it.
<Arani> ::nods and pops the panel near the door, looking over the circuits inside::
<Vorian_Kel> ::covers Arani, keeping an eye out for guards::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets closer to the gate, seeing that the guards haven't been alerted yet::
ACTION:: Two guards walk casually along the side of the hangar, discussing what they plan to do in the next few days. Their job is to patrol around the hangar proper. Another set of two guards walk the fence, doing much the same. So far, they are not where they can see the four intruders::
<Arani> ::checks the screen and starts trying numbers on the keypad::
ACTION:: Her first attempt fails. Meanwhile the guards around the hangar are getting nearer, and the guards at the fence are only two hundred meters from the opening Geschart sliced into the fence::
<Arani> ::curses under her breath and keeps trying::
ACTION:: Arani gets passed the first screen but a secondary screen asking for a passcode replaces it::
<Arani> ::grumbles and types in more passcodes::
ACTION:: The screen goes blank for a few seconds and reappears as it did in the beginning, but in a different color::
<Arani> ::kicks the wall::
ACTION:: There is a loud clunk and the door slides open. The guards around the hangar near the corner and stop to discuss something a bit more heatedly::
<Vorian_Kel> Arani: Nice work. ::ushers her and Nandi inside, then ducks in after them::
<Arani> ::raises an eyebrow:: Vorian: All I did was kick it..
<Vorian_Kel> ::grins:: Arani: Sometimes that's all it takes.
<Geschart> :: shrugs:: You'd be surprised how often low-tech solutions work.. :: motions everyone inside::
<Vorian_Kel> ::once everyone's inside, Vorian heads for the shuttle:: All: Quick!
ACTION:: The inside is pitch black and there are more than one shuttle in there::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::runs for the shuttle with Arani::
<Vorian_Kel> :: pauses:: Stang... Which kriffing shuttle is it?!
<Geschart> :: follows them::
<Tam_Sneed> ::walks out of the shadows to the gate:: Guards: Do either of you know what time it is?
ACTION:: The two guards at the fence start shouting, as they find the tied up opening. The two by the hangar run to join them::
<Guard 2> Guard 1: Go see what that is about. I'll stay here.
<Guard 1> ::nods and heads off::
<Vorian_Kel> ::looks back and forth, cursing in Huttese as he tries to figure out which shuttle they're supposed to take::
<Geschart> :: sighs::
<Vorian_Kel> Geschart: Tam never said anything about there being more than one! Did he?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shakes her head:: Vorian: No.. but look at that one over there. :: points at the very different one::
<Vorian_Kel> ::eyes the shuttle for a moment, shrugging:: All: Worth a shot...
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: Ever hear of the old child's game.. "One of these things is not like the others"?
<Geschart> :: nods and moves to that shuttle::
<Vorian_Kel> All: Let's try it. ::hurries to the shuttle, looking to see if the ramp's down::
<Tam_Sneed> Guard 2: Something wrong? ::looks after the guard who just left::
<Guard 2> Tam: Nothing for you to worry about. You need something?
<Tam_Sneed> Guard 2: Yeah, I need you to die. ::slides a vibroknife into the guard's gut and covers his mouth as he drags him to the side::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over to where the other guards are as he pulls the key card from the guard's pocket, then rushes to the main door::
<Arani> ::walks over to the main hanger door and kicks the wall::
<Vorian_Kel> Arani: Let's go!
<Arani> Vorian: You plan to fly that thing out the little door we just walked in through?
<Vorian_Kel> Arani: I doubt kicking a door that big will work.
<Arani> ::shrugs and grins:: Vorian: You'd be surprised. ::kicks it again::
<Tam_Sneed> ::slides the key card into place at the door::
<Vorian_Kel> Arani: Whatever, I'll get the shuttle fired up. ::opens the shuttle and hurries inside, heading for the c0ckpit::
ACTION:: The main door slides downward ::
<Tam_Sneed> ::rushes back to the gate, dropping the card ontop of the guard and pulling the blaster rifle from under his long overcoat, ready to fire on the guards::
<Arani> ::laughs and runs for the shuttle and climbs in:: Vorian: See?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::runs into the shuttle after Arani::
<Vorian_Kel> ::hits the buttons to engage the shuttle's engines and smirks over his shoulder at Arani:: Arani: Lucky guess.
<Geschart> :: looks around the hangar once more before heading inside::
ACTION:: The shuttle comes to life and the guards at the fence turn to the sounds and rush towards the main door. Meanwhile a dozen more guards rush into the hangar. The internal lights turn on and flood the inside::
<Tam_Sneed> ::fires several bursts at the guards from the fence, cutting them down in their tracks::
<Vorian_Kel> All: Everybody onboard? ::checks to make sure:: Okay, strap in! ::closes the hatch and kicks on the repulsorlift, retracting the landing gear once the shuttle's high enough, then throttles up, guiding the shuttle out of the hangar::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::hurries and straps in, not complaining about someone else flying::
<Arani> :: picks a seat and straps herself in::
ACTION:: The guards inside the hangar fire on the shuttle, hoping to bring it down without blowing it up::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sees the guards and starts firing bursts at them::
ACTION:: The guards start falling, as the shuttle clears the main door and moves out of blaster range in a hurry::
<Vorian_Kel> I don't know why they bother, you can't take a shuttle down with sidearms...
<Arani> ::shrugs:: Vorian: Reflex.. shoot at the enemy no matter what..
<Tam_Sneed> :: doesn't bother to watch the shuttle leave while shooting guards, but does back away from the gate until he can slip back into the shadows then puts the rifle away and runs as fast as he can for Maverick, taking the same way he came::
<Vorian_Kel> :: puts the shuttle on a roundabout course back to Maverick so they can't track them::
ACTION:: The shuttle reaches Maverick without incident. However, local authorities are alerted and have been sent out to find the shuttle::
<Tam_Sneed> :: ducks done one street and up another until he gets out of the city::
<Arani> All: I know my memory isn't what it was in the past, but has anyone seen Tam?
<Vorian_Kel> Arani: Maybe he went for a cup of caf. ::guides the shuttle into Maverick's open bay::
<Arani> ::shakes her head:: Vorian: I doubt it.. I hope we find him on board somewhere..
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Part 006
Episode 007 Part 006
Prelude:
Maverick sits in a clearing just outside the city. The shuttle is secured and out of sight inside. There has yet to be any word from Tam. It's been well over an hour since anyone last saw him.
%$%$% BEGIN EPISODE 007 PART 006 %$%$%
<Vorian_Kel> ::Vorian sits at the controls, nervously tapping his fingers on the console:: I've got a bad feeling about this.
<Geschart> :: looks to everyone:: Do you think something happened to him?
<Vorian_Kel> Geschart: Either that or he got his rendezvous locations mixed up.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::chews on her lip:: He'll be back..
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: He'd better be. The longer we wait here, the better chance we have of being found.
<Geschart> :: nods:: Does he have a backup plan for if contact with him is lost?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: I don't remember him saying..
<Vorian_Kel> ::taps his fingertips on the console again:: Maybe we should go looking for him.
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: He wouldn't come for us..
<Geschart> :: thinks:: We don't even know for certain who it was we were up against here.
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: Yeah, well, we're not him, are we?
<Tam_Sneed> @ :: Slowly peeks out from the shadows as a patrol walks down the street, then rushes out once the patrol is out of sight and heads for the treeline::
@ACTION:: A different patrol hears Tam entering the brush and give chase, though they still don't see him yet.::
<Tam_Sneed> @ :: ducks around tree after tree, jumping over small bushes when they get in his path, hears the patrol coming and growing in numbers, so it seems, so he increases speed, nearing running into trees as he does, then when he nears the clearing:: *All* : Start the ship! Start the ship! ::keeps running, with the clearing only a hundred meters away::
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: You heard him! Get it going! ::straps in and brings up scans, re-checking the systems quickly::
<Geschart> :: heads down to the hatch, drawing his pistol::
ACTION:: Blaster bolts zing past Tam, as he gets to the clearing::
<Vorian_Kel> ::sits up when he hears Tam's voice over the comm and moves to fire the ship up. The engine revs up, whining as it starts to power up, then suddenly coughs and sputters as it suddenly decides not to start up:: Of course...
<Nandi_Lasko> :: brings up engine diagnostics in a real hurry:: Vorian: It was fine when we landed
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: Yeah, I know, I think it's just being difficult because Tam's being chased... ::flicks all the switches off, then back on again, watching Tam and his pursuers on the sensors. He clenches his hand into a fast and pounds it on the console, and this time the engine comes to life::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets to the hatch and looks back, as a bolt bounces off the hull next to him::
<Geschart> :: opens the hatch for Tam, firing past him at whoever is shooting at him::
<Tam_Sneed> :: ducks into the hatch:: Geschart: Close her up. Why aren't wein the sky yet?
<Geschart> :: closes the hatch quickly and shrugs:: Have to ask the others.
<Arani> ::raises an eyebrow from where she's been standing quietly at the back of the flight deck:: Vorian: Learning lessons from me?
<Vorian_Kel> ::chuckles:: Arani: What can I say, your methods work... ::kicks in the repulsorlifts and starts climbing, pulling in the landing gear::
<Arani> ::finds a seat in a real hurry::
ACTION:: As Maverick lifts off, the patrols call in for support, as they keep firing on the ship to disable it somehow::
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Geschart: I will. ::rushes for the stairs to head up to the flight deck
<Geschart> :: follows Tam quickly::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::keeps an eye on the shield levels::
<Vorian_Kel> ::throttles the engines to full, washing the clearing in engine flames to ward the pursuers off as he pulls Maverick's nose up and heads for orbit::
ACTION:: Patrol ships show up on sensors, and closing fast::
<Vorian_Kel> :: peeks down at the sensors:: Yep, we got patrol ships incoming. ::hits the comm:: *All* I hope everyone's strapped in!
<Tam_Sneed> ::still running for the flightdeck when he hears Vorian::
<Geschart> :: ditto::
<Vorian_Kel> ::keeps Maverick on course for orbit, hoping to break atmo before the patrol ships can reach them::
ACTION:: The patrol ships fire on Maverick, as they close in. They are quick and very maneuverable.::
<Tam_Sneed> ::cuts through the lounge, without stopping for his normal drink::
<Vorian_Kel> ::winces as they open fire, and puts Maverick through a quick roll, making the first blasts miss them. He glances over at Nandi:: Nandi: Might wanna get ready to fire those blaster cannons... ::suddenly cuts Mav's speed and sends it into a dive, then loops behind the patrol ships and lines up behind one of them::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods and powers up the blaster cannons, firing as Vorian brings Maverick up behind the patrol ships::
<Tam_Sneed> ::stumbles to the bulkhead on the way to the flightdeck::
<Geschart> :: grabs Tam and helps him back up::
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods to Geschart and gets into the flightdeck:: All: What's the status?
<Geschart> :: follows Tam onto the flightdeck::
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: We're still in the air
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: Status is we're fighting for our lives. Nice work leading them right to us.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::fires at another patrol ship::
<Tam_Sneed> ::grabs a seat where he can monitor things closer:: Vorian: Just get us out of here.
<Geschart> :: stays standing, bracing himself against a bulkhead::
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: Yes sir, just as soon as I get them off our backs... ::tries to keep the patrol ships in front of them so Nandi can blast them::
ACTION:: The patrol ships take a few hits, but they continue to keep up with Maverick, firing at the engines. However, the shields are holding well against the attack::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::keeps blasting::
<Tam_Sneed> Vorian: Forget them! They are nothing!
<Vorian_Kel> ::swerves and rolls away from the ships shooting at them, then turns Maverick's nose up and pours as much power into the engines as he can, heading straight up for orbit again:: Tam: Awfully easier to escape without them shooting at us, though.
ACTION:: Larger ships move in from a high orbit and await Maverick to leave the atmosphere::
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: What exactly is so special about this shuttle?
<Tam_Sneed> Vorian: Yeah it would. Of course, getting the shuttle out was a bit noisy, and it seems they don't like to be stolen from. Either way, we just need to get to a jump point and quick.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::keeps an eye on the shield readouts::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sees the sensors ahead of them and winces:: Self: Knew it!
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: Yeah, yeah, stop backseat driving. Do something useful, like figure us out a hyperspace route out of here while I keep those big karking ships in orbit from atomizing us.
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: Atomizing does not sound comfortable
<Geschart> :: nods:: It's not.
<Tam_Sneed> Vorian: I don't want to be atomized!
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: Then shut up and do what I told you! ::grunts as a couple laser bolts skip over the forward shields, and whirls out of the rest of them, dodging and weaving through the blasts as he tries to get out of the planet's gravity well::
ACTION:: As Maverick nears the larger ships, they open fire, hoping to catch Maverick in a crossfire situation::
<Tam_Sneed> ::moves to a different seat:: Nandi: You don't mind if I handle weapons, do ya?
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Not at all, but I think Vorian wants you to find us a hyperspace route
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: It's already plotted in the Navcomp. :: brings missiles online::
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: Good work. Nandi, let the nice man handle the weapons.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::raises an eyebrow:: Vorian: Nice? You called him nice? ::laughs and transfers weapon control to Tam's seat::
<Geschart> :: chuckles::
<Tam_Sneed> ::fires missiles at the two targets to disable their engines:: All: What happened when I was out?
<Geschart> :: shrugs:: We sat around waiting.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::checks the shield readouts again and routes more power to weak spots:: Tam: And talked about the liklihood that you woulda waited for us. ::grins::
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: We brought the shuttle back-- ::winces and looks away as the shields flare:: And then yeah, what they said. Thought about starting up a sabacc game for a while.
ACTION:: The missiles hit hard and cause the ships to veer off a bit, but weapons still fire on Maverick::
<Tam_Sneed> All: Good. For a minute there, I thought you all forgot who's ship this was.
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: Well, we *could* have just left you behind.
<Tam_Sneed> ::fires another set of missiles to disable weapons:: Vorian: You think we can get *my* ship back to Ord Mantell?
ACTION:: The missiles disable most of the weapons on the two ships, but not all::
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: Working on it. ::weaves out of another barrage from the remaining hostiles, then notices they're finally clear from the planet's gravity well:: All: Here we go! :: pushes the hyperdrive controls forward to send Maverick into hyperspace::
<Tam_Sneed> ::checks some systems and sees they are working fine:: Nandi: You may want to check on the shield generators later. Just as a routine thing.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: Tam: I put in those extra circuits to prevent overload.. looks like they held well, but I will check them as soon as we're safe
ACTION:: Something happens in the cargo hold and the hyperdrive makes the jump, but the Navcomp goes offline::
<Vorian_Kel> Um... ::looks over the controls:: What was that?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Vorian:: Vorian: What was what?
<Vorian_Kel> ::shrugs:: Tam: I don't know, just as we made the jump, something happened and knocked the navicomputer offline... ::flicks a few switches, trying to get it to come back on::
<Tam_Sneed> Vorian: What?::checks the system and it is offline, even though power is routed to it::
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: I don't know! It's not my fault!
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: And not mine either before you even try to point this way. ::runs diagnostics on the entire system::
<Tam_Sneed> Vorian: I don't know what you did, but it's not working. ::frowns and looks to Nandi:: Nandi: Just go up and check it out.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods and unstraps, running out of the flight deck and up the stairs to check out the Navicomp::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs:: All: Well, we are in hyperspace and away from immediate danger, but with the Navcomp out, we don't know where we will end up.
<Geschart> :: nods::
ACTION:: As Nandi gets to the Navcomp systems, she can see that they are intact and should be working. Powers sources are active, but something unknown is interrupting them.::
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: It might be safer if I dropped us out of hyperspace until Nandi figures out what's wrong...
<Nandi_Lasko> *Tam* Everything looks normal up here.. this makes no sense at all. ::checks all the connections between the power sources and the Navcomp, as well as everything going out of it and sending information to the flight deck::
<Tam_Sneed> ::hears Nandi's words:: Vorian: I'd agree, but can you guarantee we won't drop out in a star?
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: No, but I can't guarantee we won't fly into one, either.
<Tam_Sneed> Vorian: Yeah, ok. All: Everyone ready to die, yet?
<Geschart> :: shakes his head::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to Arani:: Vorian: I think we have at least one vote against dying.
<Arani> Tam: I'll vote against it if we can help it. I'd hate to die without remembering anything first..
<Vorian_Kel> Tam: I'm not exactly in favor of it, either. If we *did* drop into a star, though, it's not like we'd ever know it.
<Geschart> :: folds his arms as he waits for the "captains" to decide:: That depends.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods to Arani:: Vorian: I think we'll give ourselves a little more time to get ready for the worst of it, before we pull the lever. Until then, let's see if we can give Nandi a hand at fixing this.
<Vorian_Kel> ::nods:: Tam: Works for me.
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets out of his seat and heads for the lounge for that skipped drink::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::runs her fingers through her hair and curses under her breath, getting rather agitated as everything she sees tells her it ought to be working fine::
ACTION:: Without warning, Maverick's hyperdrives go offline, just as the Navcomp did. Outside, Maverick is drifting towards an unknown planet::
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Part 007
Episode 007 Part 007
Prelude:
Maverick slips sideways towards the yet unknown planet. Her hyperdrive and Navcomp is disabled, though it seems that they should work perfectly fine.
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<Geschart> :: heads down to the hold to check on their cargo::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::curses under her breath and kicks the nearest wall as she runs over the connections and circuits from the Navcomp to the flight deck yet again, looking for something loose::
ACTION:: Nandi finds nothing out of the ordinary except that the Navcomp and hyperdrives still aren't working.::
<Geschart> :: steps into the hold and moves to check the shuttle::
<Tam_Sneed> ::switches places with Vorian and kicks in the thrusters to right the ship::
<Nandi_Lasko> *Tam*: I've got no clue what's goin on up here..
<Tam_Sneed> *Nandi*: Did you check every connection? Why aren't those systems getting power?
ACTION:: Geschart finds that the shuttle is where they left it and in the same condition::
<Nandi_Lasko> *Tam*: I've checked every connection three times.
<Geschart> :: checks to make sure the shuttle is secured, then heads back up to the flight deck::
<Tam_Sneed> ::works the controls to get Maverick into orbit over the planet:: Self: Great! What could happen next? ::looks to Vorian:: Vorian: Don't even say anything. *Nandi*: Everything is working like it should, but isn't? Where is the power loss coming from?
<Nandi_Lasko> *Tam*: I have no idea. From what I can see the Navcomp ought to be working fine. There's nothing more I can think of up here, so I'm gonna double check the hyperdrive, though I suspect I'll find the same thing there.. ::heads for the hyperdrive::
<Geschart> :: moves through the lounge and into the flight deck:: How's it going?
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs:: Geschart: As good as could be. Everything alright down there?
<Geschart> :: nods:: The cargo is secured.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Geschart: At least that is like it should be. :: punches into the computer to see where they are::
<Geschart> :: nods::
ACTION:: Nandi finds the same for the hyperddrives. Power is there, but it's not working. Meanwhile, with the Navcomp down, the computer can't figure out where they are.::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::curses:: *Tam*: There's nothin technically wrong with the hyperdrive either.
<Tam_Sneed> *Nandi: Then why isn't it working? ::shakes his head:: Self: Never had this happen before.
<Nandi_Lasko> *Tam*: I got no clue
<Tam_Sneed> *Nandi*: Try disconnecting and reconnecting those systems. Maybe that will do something.
<Geschart> :: looks to Tam:: Is there anything I can do?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs and disconnects the Navcomp, waits a few seconds, then reconnects it::
<Tam_Sneed> Geschart: Unless you can fix what's wrong, not a whole lot. ::checks the computer:: We may be landing, though, so that may give you something.
<Geschart> :: nods and straps in::
<Nandi_Lasko> *Tam*: Anything?
<Tam_Sneed> ::checks scans for a port of some sort:: *Nandi*: You near a seat?
<Nandi_Lasko> *Tam*: No.. why?
ACTION:: What Nandi did has no effect::
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks over systems:: *Nandi*: I still have nothing here. Anyway, we're gonna land. It could get bumpy.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: *Tam*: I'll be right there. ::heads for the flight deck, strapping in as soon as she gets there::
<Tam_Sneed> ::straps himself in and notices a port on the surface:: All: Let's hope they're friendly.
ACTION:: Maverick heads down towards the port::
<Port Authority> [Maverick]: State your destination.
<Tam_Sneed> [PA]: We are hoping to use your port maintenance facilities. We have lost some of our systems.
<Port Authority> [Maverick]: Very well. Pad 12 in the main pad is available. Crews will be waiting.
<Tam_Sneed> ::smiles and looks back:: All: Looks like they are friendly after all.
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: You hope..
ACTION:: Just then Maverick is pulled out of it's flightpath and heads for a huge building on the opposite side of the city below::
<Tam_Sneed> Self: What the....!
<Geschart> :: watches out the viewport::
ACTION:: Multiple tractor beams pulls Maverick into a huge opening in the building. Inside looks like a extremely large hangar with smaller ships inside::
<Geschart> :: checks the charge on his pistol::
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: So much for friendly.. ::checks her blaster::
<Tam_Sneed> ::just watches:: Nandi: Yeah, so let's see why we are here. ::gets out of his seat and heads for the lockers again::
<Geschart> :: gets up as well, already wearing his chest plate, sword, and pistol::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::unstraps and stands up:: Geschart: I don't like this..
<Geschart> :: nods:: Me either.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::sighs and walks out after Tam::
<Tam_Sneed> ::loads up and heads for the hatch::
<Geschart> :: follows Tam::
<Tam_Sneed> ::waits for Nandi::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::walks over to the hatch::
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: So what's the plan?
<Tam_Sneed> All: Ready?
<Geschart> :: nods:: Ready.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs and nods::
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Plan is we get our ship out of here in one piece. ::opens the hatch and stands back with blasters ready::
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Nice plan..
<Geschart> :: doesn't draw yet::
ACTION:: The hatch opens to reveal a stout man and several hundred troops::
<Geschart> :: sighs::
<Tam_Sneed> ::lowers his blasters:: Self: Awww, great!
<Jykt> ::steps forward:: All: Hello! I believe you have something of mine.
<Geschart> :: raises an eyebrow::
<Tam_Sneed> ::narrows his eyes:: SM: And who are you?
<Jykt> Tam: The name is Jykt. Thats all you need to know of me. Now on to my property.
<Tam_Sneed> Jykt: OK, Jykt, but we don't have anything you own.
<Jykt> Tam: I beg to differ. You recently came in possession of a shuttle, I believe.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to the others:: All: You know what he's talkin' about?
<Geschart> :: watches the man::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shakes her head:: Tam: Nope
<Jykt> ::chuckles:: All: There's no use hidin' it. It's the only reason yer here.
<Nandi_Lasko> Jykt: We're here cos we lost a few systems.
<Tam_Sneed> Jykt: And where exactly is here?
<Jykt> Nandi: Exactly. Systems lost in a specific order. ::looks to Tam:: Tam: Why this is Kinkosa on Kirtania. ::nods:: Of course you wouldn't know it.
<Tam_Sneed> Jykt: Kin what on Kirt what? Sorry, but I'm not familiar with this place.
<Jykt> ::nods:: Tam: I don't expect you to be. We
are a backwater system. The Empire slipped in a destroyed most of our civilized cities, but a bunch of mercenaries gave them a run for their money and drove them out. Well, not at first, but in the end it was their doin'. ::looks at each of them:: But I'm rattling on. Let's see your hold.
<Tam_Sneed> Jykt: Sorry but I don't hand my cargo over to anyone but who paid for it. And I plan to get paid.
<Jykt> Tam: How much do you want me to pay for my own stuff? How much is it worth to you to have your ship returned to you with your systems working again?
<Geschart> :: looks to Tam, liking the "get away clean" proposal::
<Jykt> ::judges the looks and body language of the crew and motions for his troops to back off:: Tam: So, what's yer decision?
<Tam_Sneed> ::sighs and looks to the others, noticing Geschart's look::
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Maybe he would let us talk it over out of earshot?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to her and then back to Jykt:: Jykt: How about this. You come in and take a look, but that's it until I know for sure.
<Jykt> Tam: Fair enough. Just put yer peashooters away.
<Tam_Sneed> ::holsters his blasters:: Jykt: Alright then. This way. ::turns and heads back in::
<Jykt> ::motions for his troops to leave, except two to accompany him, then follows Tam:: Tam: Mind tell me yer names?
<Geschart> :: gives a warrior's salute:: Geschart.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks back at Jykt:: Jykt: I'm Tam Sneed.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::follows them:: Jykt: I'm Nandi
<Jykt> ::smiles to them:: All: Glad to meet you.
<Tam_Sneed> ::leads them into the hold and motions to the shuttle:: Jykt: Well, this is it. Nothin' pretty.
<Jykt> ::looks to each of them and walks around the shuttle::
<Geschart> :: keeps an eye on Jykt and his escort::
ACTION:: The two troops stand and watch everyone else in the hold, keeping a sharp eye on everything they do::
<Tam_Sneed> ::follows Jykt:: Jykt: Why is this shuttle so important? Looks like a piece of junk to me.
<Jykt> ::nods:: Tam: It is a piece of junk.
<Tam_Sneed> Jykt: Then why?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::leans against the wall, one hand casually on her hip, and coincidentally not far from her blaster::
<Jykt> ::stops and turns to him:: Tam: I want what's inside. That's all.
<Tam_Sneed> Jykt: Inside? What's inside? ::knows there's something important inside, but not sure what::
<Jykt> Tam: It's something that caused your systems to be disabled and brought you here. A series of devices that when put together they can control any ship remotely. I programmed it to return the shuttle here, but somehow when the shuttle power was shut down, it failed. Once power was restored, the program took over.
<Tam_Sneed> ::raises his eyebrows:: Jykt: Yer kiddin' right? Any ship?
<Jykt> ::nods:: Tam: Any ship. ::nods to the hatch:: Mind if I take a look?
<Tam_Sneed> Jykt: Mind if Nandi goes with?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::raises an eyebrow:: Jykt: So it did that to our systems to bring itself here?
<Geschart> :: mumbles something like "wish we'd known just what we were transporting"::
<Jykt> ::turns to Nandi:: Nandi: You got it. ::grins:: Wanna take a look?
<Nandi_Lasko> :: pushes off the wall:: Jykt: Sure.
<Tam_Sneed> Jykt: So this really is yours. Isn't it? ::getting upset at their situation::
<Jykt> ::moves to the hatch:: Tam: Yes. That's what I've been telling you. ::opens the hatch::
<Nandi_Lasko> Jykt: I don't suppose you have a way to prove it?
<Jykt> Nandi: After you. ::looks to her:: I can turn it off and restore your systems. That is unless you left your hyperdrive on. I'd hate to see those results.
<Tam_Sneed> Jykt: Me too. *Vorian*: Shut down all systems for now.
ACTION:: Vorian responds that he turned everything off::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::winces, but laughs:: Jykt: Done to anyone else, that would be funny. ::steps inside the shuttle::
<Jykt> ::follows her in:: Nandi: Trust me, it isn't as funny as it sounds. Not for anyone.
<Tam_Sneed> ::follows them both inside::
ACTION:: The troops take up positions outside the hatch. Jykt moves to the device controls and looks them over before turning them off, one at a time. As he does, Maverick displays the systems to have errors on the flight deck consoles::
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Part 008
Episode 007 Part 008
Prelude:
It's been a good four hours since meeting Jykt. He has proven to be a very good host. He has given us the use of his facilities to freshen up and relax, while his people make the necessary repairs to Maverick.
Also, as part of his generousity, he has replaced our shuttles and fight with two newer shuttles of his own design and two working and fully functional replicas of the rare Banshee Starfighter. Why he's done this is not known, but he has.
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<Tam_Sneed> ::sits in the recreational lounge, drinking and looking at what looks like a pool table::
<Arani> ::gets a drink and sits down next to Tam, looking better lately::
<Tam_Sneed> ::glances over to Arani:: Arani: So, what ya think of this place?
<Geschart> :: steps into the lounge and nods to Arani and Tam::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::finishes cleaning up and wanders into the lounge:: That feels much better
<Tam_Sneed> ::returns Geschart's nod::
<Arani> ::smiles at Geschart::
<Jykt> ::enters the lounge:: All: Glad you're all here. ::sounds more civilized than at first:: I wanted to thank you again for bringing my shuttle home. ::makes himself a drink::
<Tam_Sneed> ::figures Arani is just ignoring him for now and looks to Jykt as he enters::
<Arani> ::looks around and shrugs:: Tam: I don't remember any place else other than the ship. And this is much nicer than it.
<Jykt> ::looks up once in a while:: All: You're ship is something that isn't seen often. It's in pretty good condition, given it's years.
<Tam_Sneed> Jykt: We do what we can for her.
<Jykt> ::nods and steps over to take a seat as well, with drink in hand:: Tam: I would say you have done far more than anyone else would have. ::glances around, as he sips his drink:: All: I have decided that you deserve more than free passage from here, due to how you care for your ship and how you managed to return my shuttle.
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to the others, then to Jykt:: Jykt: Yeah? Like what?
<Geschart> :: raises an eyebrow::
<Jykt> ::glances around and smiles:: All: I will not make monetary payment, however, I have replaced your shuttles with newer updated shuttles. They hold about six people each and have some weaponry. I designed them myself, and their shields are among the best in the galaxy. ::looks to see reactions::
<Tam_Sneed> Jykt: And what gives you the right to decide that?
<Geschart> :: looks to Tam, a little surprised::
<Jykt> ::looks to Tam and his smile fades:: Tam: I give me the right to decide what I do. ::looks him deep in the eye:: Listen. Maybe I didn't make myself clear for your uneducated rear-end. I'm doing you a favor, above and beyond what I should. Hell, I've even replaced your fighter with two of my very best designs. ::leans back in his seat:: Now if you'd rather not have all that, I am sure I could remove them from your ship.
<Arani> ::sips from her drink quickly, trying to hide a smile::
<Geschart> :: frowns slightly at Tam::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sips his drink and shrugs:: Jykt: I was just asking why you didn't ask before foolin' around with our stuff. I don't mind upgrades to our stuff, but I'd like to be made privvy to it first. I'd also like our mechanic to go over the upgrades and repairs to make sure everything is in order, before acceptin' them. You know what I mean?
<Jykt> ::sets his glass down and laughs loudly::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: Tam: If he's programmed anything to come back to him I doubt I'd catch it. He's good. ::gets herself a drink::
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Check it out just the same.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods and finds a seat:: Tam: Of course. I'll run every check I can think of before we lift off
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Nandi: Thats all I ask.
<Arani> ::elbows Tam gently:: Tam: Were you always this suspicious? I don't remember. ::laughs::
<Jykt> ::still laughing:: Tam: It's fine. She can look at everything. I'll even show her how everything works myself. I wouldn't expect less. She will need to know how to fix things if something happens anyway. ::looks to her:: Nandi: Just let me know when you are ready.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: Jykt: Not sure when Tam wants to leave
<Jykt> :: downs his drink:: Nandi: He can leave when I say he can. ::looks to Tam:: Tam: You understand, right? ::looks back to Nandi without waiting for Tam to answer:: Nandi: It will take a while to go over everything, so you may wish to be prepared for a day's worth of technical tutoring.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: Jykt: Then let me know about a day before you plan to say Tam can leave
<Jykt> Nandi: In that case, I'm letting you know now. ::grins:: All: In the meantime, I want the rest of you to enjoy yourselves.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::rolls her eyes and finishes her drink:: All: Have fun..
<Tam_Sneed> ::is not liking everyone telling him what to do with his ship lately, so he puts his glass down and storms out of the room::
<Geschart> :: smirks::
<Nandi_Lasko> Jykt: I think he's angry with you
<Jykt> ::watches Tam leave and stands up:: All: You think I upset him?
<Geschart> :: shrugs:: I think he was looking a gift dewback in the mouth. He could have just said thank you. :: laughs::
<Nandi_Lasko> Jykt: Yep. I've done it enough to know that look
<Jykt> ::shrugs:: All: Oh well. One last thing. Dinner will be served in three hours, so try not to get too lost. ::looks to Nandi:: Nandi: You ready?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods and stands up::
<Jykt> ::motions for her to go before him:: Nandi: After you, Young Lady.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::walks out of the lounge and heads for Mav::
<Geschart> :: looks to Arani:: How are you feeling today? Remember anything else?
<Arani> ::sighs and shakes her head:: Geschart: Sometimes I think I dream about it..
<Geschart> :: nods:: I wish I could help, but I wasn't around back then.
<Arani> Geschart: It's all right.. No one on board was..
<Geschart> :: nods again:: Well I'm glad I was able to help rescue you and the others.
<Arani> ::nods and smiles:: Geschart: Thank you. Even if I never remember, I know I am better off here.. ::finishes her drink and goes to get another:: Geschart: So.. don't take this the wrong way.. but what are you?
<Geschart> :: laughs:: I am Togorian.
<Arani> ::nods and looks him up and down:: Geschart: You're big. ::grins and sips her drink::
<Geschart> :: nods:: Which is why my people tend to be well suited for pirate crews or assaulting stations and rescuing people. :: laughs::
<Arani> ::laughs:: Geschart: Lucky for me. ::winks at him::
<Geschart> :: nods:: I suppose so. :: smiles::
<Arani> ::stares at the pool table for a minute, then sips her drink again::
<Arani> Geschart: There used to be a day when I'd never be so quiet in a room with a man..
<Geschart> :: nods slowly, taking her word for it since he didn't know her before:: Something like what you went through often changes things. :: finishes his drink::
<Arani> ::nods:: Geschart: It almost seems like I should have something more to say
<Geschart> :: shakes his head:: It's fine, really. I'm not the most interesting conversation partner, I spent most of my life on a pirate crew where the bulk of communication was handled with grunts. :: laughs::
<Arani> ::laughs:: Geschart: I dream about parties.. wild ones..
<Geschart> :: pours himself another drink:: Oh? Memories, or just dreams?
<Arani> Geschart: I think dreams of memories. Have you seen people like me before?
<Geschart> :: takes a sip:: I know of your people. I can't say that I have met another in person.
<Arani> Geschart: Tell me what you know..
<Jykt> Nandi: So, you like working for Mr. Sneed?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: Jykt: We used to fight a lot, but it's better now. Why?
<Jykt> ::shrugs:: Nandi: I'm just saying that someone with your talents could be working in a more pleasant environment. I know that most of the reason that ship is in such good condition is your hard work.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs a little and blushes:: Jykt: The last mechanic knew his stuff too..
<Jykt> ::nods:: Nandi: Yes, and new enough to leave when the opportunity was presented.
<Nandi_Lasko> Jykt: I had a chance to leave once.. a circus performer wanted me to stay with him. ::laughs::
<Jykt> ::a bit surprised and wondering if she's making fun of him:: Nandi: Let me make it clear. I'm offering you a very good and steady job, far less dangerous and abusive than your current employment.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::raises an eyebrow:: Jykt: There's not much abusive about it.. he likes me now.. though I won't say it's exactly safe.
<Jykt> ::nods:: Nandi: Which is the point. So, what do you think?
<Nandi_Lasko> Jykt: A job doing what?
<Jykt> Nandi: Doing what you do best. Making things work. ::lets her enter the hangar first:: I have many new designs and a fresh mind might be just what I need to make them work properly.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::steps into the hanger:: Jykt: You don't even know anything about me..
<Jykt> Nandi: I've seen your work. What more should I know? You have a secret past or something?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs a little uneasily:: Jykt: It's nothing bad.. Tam just didn't approve.. ::shrugs::
<Jykt> Nandi: I'm surprised he approves of anything. However, I've dealt with worse than him. So, what is it?
<Nandi_Lasko> Jykt: I ran away from home and stowed away on his precious ship
<Jykt> Nandi: I figures something like that. ::chuckles:: You are a bit young to be working a ship of this type. ::stops at Maverick and taps her hull:: Have you sent a message to your parents yet?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: Jykt: After one of our fights.. He might not always say things the nicest, but he was right, and I sent a message to them as soon as I calmed down enough to realize it.
<Jykt> ::leans against the hull:: Nandi: Did they respond back?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: Jykt: They weren't happy either, but seeing as how they don't know where I am from day to day, they can't bring me home. And of course they were relieved to hear from me.
<Jykt> Nandi: I'm sure they would be more releaved if you wer working in a more stable environment and even have the ability to visit you from time to time. With permission, of course. We wouldn't want them dropping in unannounced, would we?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::raises an eyebrow:: Jykt: We wouldn't? What exactly do you do here?
<Jykt> ::moves to the hatch and opens it:: Nandi: I invent things, mostly. I have contracts with certain worlds to provide them technical assistance from time to time. That includes providing them ships of various types occassionally. Does that bother you?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: Jykt: Why would it?
<Jykt> ::shrugs and enters:: Nandi: Some people tend to steer away from providing things of that nature to others. It has it's share of danger, but none that would be seen here.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods and shrugs again:: Jykt: It seems fairly peaceful here. No one ever tracks you?
<Jykt> ::grins:: Nandi: Not anymore. I've learned to conceal my identity better than in the past and the location from where things are supplied.
<Nandi_Lasko> Jykt: If I wanted time to think about it, would I be able to find you again?
<Jykt> ::thinks about it:: Nandi: I could give you a way to contact me, if you changed your mind. Even send for you, if it was needed.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::laughs:: Jykt: It likely would be if I didn't stay on this trip. I have no shuttle of my own, and stealing one of Tam's new ones sounds like a bad idea..
<Jykt> ::heads for the shuttlebay:: Nandi: You have time to think about it, while I show you the vessels. Unless you know your answer now.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: Jykt: I'll think about it. It's a very tempting offer.. safety.. I remember telling Tam I wanted excitement. He said I'd tire of it soon enough.. I think I tired of it the moment I killed a man..
<Jykt> ::looks over to her:: Nandi: You're quite young to be put into a situation where killing someone was needed. ::frowns:: I'm sorry you had to do that.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: Jykt: It was for a good reason. A rescue mission.
<Jykt> Nandi: Still, it is a shame for you to experience that at such a young age. When the Civil War was going on, it was commonplace, but those were different times. ::enters the shuttlebay::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods and follows him in::
<Jykt> ::stops at one of the new shuttles:: Nandi: This is a Kiirtrino Shuttle. It has everything anyone would want in a shuttlecraft... and more.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::looks around the shuttle and smiles::
<Jykt> ::moves to the hull and taps one of the panels, and watches the hidden key pad appear:: Nandi: You might want to remember where to tap to bring this up.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods and taps the right spot:: Jykt: Got it.
<Jykt> :: punches in a code:: Nandi: I'll make the code easy to remember, but you can change it if you want. ::wathes the hidden hatch slide open and a small set of steps fold down:: There is also a ramp in the rear for larger items, or persons. ::grins::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods at Jykt::
<Jykt> ::enters the shuttle and sees the lights come on due to motion:: Nandi: This is the inside where everything is controlled from. ::smiles to her::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles and looks around at all the lighted panels::
<Tam_Sneed> ::finds himself on a balcony, overlooking the city, as he thinks about recent events::
%$%$% END EPISODE 007 PART 008 %$%$%
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Part 009
Episode 007 Part 009
Prelude:
Jykt has taught Nandi all there is to know of the shuttles and fighters he has graciously provided Maverick's crew. It took a little over the day he expected, but Nandi is proficient in every aspect of the vessels.
Meanwhile, the rest of the crew were treated well. Tam was still upset with Jykt, but had come to accept what has been happening with his ship and crew.
A day and a half since Jykt told the crew about the new vessels. Nandi has yet to give him an answer to his job offer.
%$%$% BEGIN EPISODE 007 PART 009 %$%$%
<Nandi_Lasko> ::wanders into the lounge, lookin for somethin to do, then pours herself a drink and sits down::
<Jykt> ::enters the lounge and looks around:: All: Anyone seen Mr. Sneed?
<Nandi_Lasko> Jykt: Nope.
<Jykt> ::looks to Nandi and smiles:: Nandi: Still thinking about it?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: Jykt: I'm not sure I'm ready to settle down yet.. though it is tempting..
<Jykt> Nandi: That's ok. You know where I live. ::chuckles then looks to the rest:: All: If you see Mr. Sneed, let him know I am looking for him. Thanks. ::goes to walk out::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::sips her drink as she watches him leave::
<Vorian_Kel> ::Vorian looks up from the book he was reading:: Nandi: What was that all about?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: Vorian: He offered me a job
<Vorian_Kel> Nandi: Good for you. You gonna take it?
<Nandi_Lasko> Vorian: I don't know. It has its perks, but I'd miss Maverick.. and Tam's just now started to like me. ::smiles a little::
<Vorian_Kel> ::shrugs:: Maverick's just a ship like any other. Jykt seems to be fond of you too.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: Vorian: He does.. though he doesn't know me all that well. I'd miss the crew too.. ::shrugs a little and sips at her drink again::
<Arani> ::stretches and wakes up from a nap in her cabin, then dresses and wanders out of her cabin, heading for the hatch to leave Maverick, then leaves the hanger, looking for the lounge::
<Tam_Sneed> ::walks around, trying to find his way back to the lounge, then finally finds the lounge, or what he thinks is the lounge and enters, almost running into Jykt::
<Jykt> ::stops:: Tam: Just the man I was looking for. You got a minute?
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Jykt: You gonna tell me yer keeping my ship fer yerself now?
<Jykt> ::laughs:: Tam: No. She's all yours. I just wanted to let you know that Nandi is up to speed on the shuttles and fighters I gave you. Also, I'd like to let you know that you can leave anytime you like.
<Tam_Sneed> Jykt: Thanks. Nice to know I can actually use my ship. ::still bitter::
<Jykt> Tam: Sure. Just make sure you leave soon. Your joyful demeanor is just sickening. :: pushes past him:: Just let security know before you leave, so they don't shoot you out of the sky. ::leaves::
<Tam_Sneed> ::watches Jykt leave and then turns back to the others in the lounge:: All: What's wrong with that guy?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::shrugs:: Tam: Maybe he's tired of bein snapped at. I know I didn't like it.. when you used to do it to me
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: Well, if he'd be polite, I might be nice to the guy. ::looks to everyone:: All: Let's get out of here, before he changes his mind.
<Geschart> :: steps into the lounge::
<Arani> ::sees Geschart's large form turn into a door just ahead of her and smiles, following him into the lounge:: All: I can't imagine living here.
<Geschart> :: sidesteps and looks back when Arani speaks::
<Arani> ::smiles at Geschart and flops into a comfy chair:: All: These days my brain is so fried I have a hard time remembering my way from the cabin to the flight deck.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::stands up and heads for the door:: Tam: I need to talk to Jykt for a minute first. One last question. Which way did he go?
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs:: Nandi: That way. ::motions in a direction:: What ya gonna ask him?
<Nandi_Lasko> ::slows a bit and shrugs:: Tam: Just somethin I wanna double check about the fighter. ::hurries to catch up to him::
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Nandi: Meet you at the ship. ::heads out of the lounge::
<Geschart> :: shakes his head:: I think Tam just doesn't like Jykt because they're too much alike.
<Arani> ::laughs:: Geschart: You could be right.
<Jykt> ::stops and talks to a servant in the corridor and then notices Nandi coming, so he sends the servant away::
<Nandi_Lasko> ::hurries up to Jykt with a smile:: Jykt: Look.. Tam wants to leave now, and I'm just not sure what I want to do. I've been travelling with this crew for a while, and they've kind of grown on me. Can you tell me how to get in touch with you later? You know.. when I've made up my mind, and talked to Tam..
<Jykt> ::grins devilishly:: Nandi: Well, it was a one time deal, but....
<Nandi_Lasko> ::frowns a little:: Jykt: But what?
<Jykt> ::grins and pulls out a small holosheet:: Nandi: Here. This will get you in contact with someone I know. They will contact me for you.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::takes it and looks up at him:: Jykt: So the deal's extended huh?
<Jykt> ::chuckles:: Nandi: Yeah, but don't take too long.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::nods:: Jykt: I won't.. I better get going.. I'll decide soon and talk to Tam. I ought to at least give him time to replace me before leaving him.
<Jykt> ::nods:: Nandi: Very noble in this time and age. I hope to reconcider and contact me soon.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::smiles and waves at him:: Jykt: I will.. either way, so you know whether or not to expect me. ::heads down the hall::
<Tam_Sneed> ::gets to Maverick and runs his hand along the hull:: Maverick: I missed you, Girl. ::goes aboard and heads towards the shuttlebay to check out the "gifts", then stops when he enters and looks them over from afar:: Self: They don't look all that great. :: begins walking around them:: Nandi will need to show the rest of us everything she found out. ::stops when he gets a closer look at the fighters:: Whoa! Is that a...? ::looks the cannons over and moves on to the rest of the armaments:: I guess this is better than what we had. ::sighs:: I guess I can get a better look at these later. Time to get out of here. ::turns and heads for the flight deck::
<Arani> ::leaves the lounge:: Just after I managed to find the place.. ::heads in the general direction she remembers the hanger in::
<Geschart> :: follows Arani::
<Vorian_Kel> ::follows them both:: Arani: I wouldn't worry about it, there wasn't much going on anyway.
<Arani> ::laughs:: Vorian: Oh good. I'd hate to find out I missed a party or something
<Vorian_Kel> ::chuckles:: Arani: Please, everyone knows it's never a party without a Zeltron.
<Arani> Vorian: Really?
<Geschart> :: smirks::
<Vorian_Kel> Arani: Just a joke...
<Arani> ::finds the hold and walks over to Maverick and into the hatch::
<Geschart> :: steps in behind Arani::
<Arani> Geschart: So.. wonder where we're going next..
<Geschart> :: shrugs:: No idea.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::hurries to the hanger and runs through the hanger and onto Maverick::
ACTION:: It's been a day since they left Kirtania and have been heading for Ord Mantell ever since. Several transmissions from their most recent employer have gone unanswered.::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sits at the pilot seat, trying to figure out how to handle things when they get there::
<Arani> ::enters the flight deck and sits down:: Tam: Figure out what to say yet?
<Tam_Sneed> ::looks to her:: Arani: Not exactly. I figured I'd wing it and tell him the shuttle was gone before we got there, or something like that.
<Arani> Tam: Or you could just not go back. ::shrugs:: Is this guy the type who'd chase us?
<Tam_Sneed> ::shrugs:: Arani: I doubt he'd chase us down, but if I coud get him to pay us for our time at least, it would make up for what we went through.
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Or he might be very angry with us. ::shrugs:: Up to you though.
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods:: Nandi: Yeah, there is that. ::sighs:: Ord Mantell is still a good place to pick up another job, though.
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: Gonna let Arani and I off this time? We're almost half the crew, and if he gets mad, you might need us..
<Tam_Sneed> Nandi: After all I went through to keep you alive only to get you both killed? I don't think so.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::rolls her eyes but doesn't argue::
<Vorian_Kel> ::looks over at Geschart:: Tam: You know...it's not like you don't have two beings more than capable of keeping them out of trouble, here.
<Tam_Sneed> ::sees yet another transmission come in:: All: Any of you want to talk to him before we arrive?
<Geschart> :: nods to Vorian::
<Nandi_Lasko> Tam: He doesn't even know me..
<Arani> Tam: Nor me..
<Tam_Sneed> Both: He's calling us, so it doesn't matter, right?
<Arani> ::shrugs:: Tam: Sure.. why not? I can try to give him a line of bantha poo..
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: You can tell him whatever you want. Tell him I died trying to get his shuttle for him and you want to be paid for your loss. I don't care. ::looks over to Vorian:: Vorian: You can guarantee their safety?
<Arani> Tam: As long as you can manage to keep quiet. ::laughs and hits the button to receive the transmission::
<Tam_Sneed> ::nods and backs away from the console::
ACTION:: The face of an very ugly man appears on the display::
<Ugly Man> [Maverick]: Where is my shuttle!
<Arani> [Ugly Man] Maybe in the same place as your manners?
<Ugly Man> [Nandi]: Who are you and where is Sneed?
<Arani> [Ugly Man]: Arani. Who are you?
<Tam_Sneed> [Arani]: I am the one who's going to track you down and kill you if you don't put Sneed on now.
<Arani> [Ugly Man]: Now see.. that'd be hard to do. He's a bit tied up at the moment. And submerged in bacta.
<Ugly Man> [Arani]: Bacta? Why? What about my shuttle?
<Tam_Sneed> ::sits quietly listening to the discussion, wondering where Arani is going with this::
<Arani> [Ugly Man]: Seems the guards around that hanger didn't really want anyone getting in.
<Ugly Man> [Arani]: Did you get my shuttle?
<Arani> [Ugly Man]: Wasn't there. We blasted in there, took some heavy hits, only to find out someone else beat us to it
<Ugly Man> ::visibly very upset, even more than before:: [Arani]: You need to track it down. I have to have that shuttle! I don't care if Sneed dies. I'll pay double to the rest of you.
<Arani> [Ugly Man]: No way. We managed to get some information, but the guy's like a ghost. Couldn't find him. And for the record, I care if Tam dies
<Ugly Man> [Arani]: Who stole my shuttle?
<Arani> [Ugly Man]: Now see.. that's a name I don't think I want to give up.. not without some kind of compensation.. we took the time to go there after all..
<Ugly Man> [Arani]: I see. So you think you have me over a barrel? OK, How much?
<Arani> ::shrugs:: [Ugly Man]: How about the original fee? And before you think about scamming me, Tam told me how much the two of you agreed on.
<Ugly Man> [Arani]: Give me your account information and I'll have it in there in a few minutes.
<Tam_Sneed> ::shakes his head "No!"::
<Arani> ::sees Tam out the corner of her eye:: [Ugly Man]: I think not. I'm not quite that dumb. We'll meet you somewhere.. neutral ground.
<Ugly Man> ::not happy:: [Arani]: Where?
<Tam_Sneed> ::grins and nods, then pulls up a chart and points to a planet that would work for a meeting::
<Arani> ::names the planet for the ugly man::
<Ugly Man> ::still not happy:: [Arani]: Alright. When will you be there?
<Tam_Sneed> ::holds up three fingers::
<Arani> ::looks at the chart to check if Tam means three days or three hours::
<Tam_Sneed> ::sees she is confused and types a message on another display, saying days::
<Arani> [Ugly Man]: Three days
<Ugly Man> ::sighs:: [Arani]: OK. I'll send someone with the credits.
<Tam_Sneed> ::shakes his head again, wanting him to come himself::
<Arani> [Ugly Man]: No. If you want to know so much, you come yourself.
<Ugly Man> ::grumbles something:: [Arani]: I never leave here. It'd have to be extraordinary if you want me to show up.
<Arani> ::shrugs:: [Ugly Man]: How badly do you want the name?
<Geschart> :: looks to Tam, trying to figure out why he's making such risky demands instead of simply taking the money that they didn't earn::
<Ugly Man> ::grumbles something else:: [Arani]: I guess I could make an exception this once. ::sighs again:: You better be there. ::ends the transmission.::
<Arani> ::turns to the others:: Tam: There. I guess you'll have to let me off this time
<Tam_Sneed> ::smiles and leans over, giving Arani a kiss on the cheek:: Arani: You did great! Yeah, you can do whatever you like there.
<Arani> ::looks at him, surprised, then smiles:: Tam: Why thank you..
<Tam_Sneed> ::takes his seat again and changes course::
<Geschart> :: nods:: Under the circumstances. It might be best if Vorian and I accompany her as bodyguards during the transfer.
<Nandi_Lasko> ::frowns, not liking that they're planning to sell the name, and hoping that Jykt can take care of himself::
<Tam_Sneed> Geschart: Sure, but she won't be there. I'll handle him myself.
<Geschart> :: raises an eyebrow::
<Arani> ::grins:: Bodyguards huh? I like the sound of that.. big tough men keepin an eye on this body.. ::hears Tam and stops:: Tam: You're supposed to be hurt
<Vorian_Kel> ::raises an eyebrow:: Arani: Don't get too excited. We could be walking into a trap.
<Tam_Sneed> Arani: Won't matter once he's there. ::grins:: Now I can give him what he deserves.
<Arani> Tam: He said I'd better be there.. and I told him you're in bacta. You're gonna make this a lot harder than it ought to be.
%$%$% END EPISODE 007 PART 009 %$%$%
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