Golden Link Casino

Kat Nargal · Watto Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 211 Location: australia

"You could use some exercise yourself." Patting her stomach gently, he continued to await the transaction. The poor man must think they were absolutely insane.
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Zara Nargal · Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 07:05 am Post subject:

"Well least I have an excuse Uncle. You've just been drinking too much and not getting off your butt to exercise."

Zara knew she'd dropped a bombshell on him, that is if he'd been listening to what she said. She had begun to wear maternity clothes now, and patted her twins, feeling them kick. She gasped, grabbing hold of her brother's hand and placing it on the twins. She wished that Ronin were here to feel the twins kicking.

"Feel that?"
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Kat Nargal · Watto Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 211 Location: australia

Kat didnt quite get it when zara used the term "uncle", but the realisation was forced upon him by his sister. Eyes widening, he handed karmy the package, and said

"Please, take the bill up with our receptionist."

Taking his sister by the hand, he led her up to her own room.

"Was that... a baby?"
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Zara Nargal · Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 08:02 am Post subject:

"Twins actually brother dear. And yes, Ronin is their father."

She hadn't wanted to tell him before, but now that she couldn't hide it any longer she thought she'd be straight with him.

"You're going to be an Uncle."
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Bad karma · C-3PO Joined: 18 Feb 2005 Posts: 9791 Location: Candyland

Barton took out the newly fashioned trench coat. He slowly looked over, it was quite heavy in his hands. It was crafted of multiply special fibers and materials. One of the most notable being the cortosis weave added into it. It had the hood he requested as well, he would have to wait a while before testing out to see just how flame retardant it had been made. The inside has a wide array of pockets and various other storage areas.

He smiled at the trench coat, truly a work of art to him. The inside of the sleeves had a place he could hide a few things as well, inside the sleeve material itself was a few other hidden tools. With as much precaution as was placed into this trench coat, it became quite heavy and as such a small body heat regulation piece had been installed and the special reverse belt loops inside were exactly as they should have been.

He didn’t bother to really listen to the too as he looked it over…but he could feel something nagging at the back of his mind. He already knew the women was pregnant…he could feel the two small life forces inside her stomach. But there was something else about her, she was force sensitive. She could be trained if she wanted it. Before Barton was shoved out of the room he wrote his comm frequency on a piece of paper and handed it to the lady.

“Contact me when you are done with your…current situation.” He nodded at her stomach to signal he meant after she had the two kids. “I have some information that may interest you greatly.”

With that he turned and motioned for Ikanya to follow him out. Quickly he walked to the front desk and paid for his Trench coat. He slipped it on as he walked back towards his ship, before he stopped for a second. He wrote a small list and gave it to the lady. It was another order, this one was not on rush and would be a lot easier to fulfill.

He fired up his ship once he and Ikanya were on then took off into space. Setting the proper numbers into the system, he blasted off into hyperspace.
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Ikanya Calthye · Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 03:54 pm Post subject:

By this point, Ikanya had already become quick used to her Master's quick reactions to moving around, so had no trouble keeping up to him and boarding to fit his speed. Fairly soon, she was strapped into the ship, and they were off into space again.

She found herself wondering if Shy-Ree would appear from the jaws of death ever again, just briefly. The girl had amused her slightly.

But then, she thought with a dry humor, most things did now. How long til I go insane, I wonder.

Once they were in hyperspace, she stood up and went to get herself a cup of coffee.
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Brina Thalin · Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2005 04:35 pm Post subject:

Having no luck, but not really minding, Brina decided to go down to the Casino area. She wandered around a little bit, people-watching...a hobby that she throuroughly enjoyed.

After a bit of wandering, she was drawn to the pod racing holos. There was a race starting up on Malastare, and people were making their last bets. She refrained from betting this time, but watched in great interest as the pod she had been rooting for won.

Perhaps she could try it...she might be good at predicting winners.
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Zara Nargal · Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2005 06:52 am Post subject:

Zara had shoved the paper into her pocket as her brother led her away. She had been wondering what the customer had been on about. He was dressed like some of the force users were and he had a saber on his belt. She assumed by his manner that he was sith as he was more arrogant than she would assume jedi to be.

"I wonder what information he thinks I could possibly be interested in?" She looked at her brother who seemed to be off in his own little world, "Kat? I didn't shock you that much about the twins did I? It's not like I've been hiding the fact I'm pregnant" She indicated her huge stomach, "I can't hide this."

She gave abit of a laugh. Zara really missed Ronin and wondered how long it would be until he returned. She hadn't heard from him for quite some time.
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Nahstaa · Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 06:17 pm Post subject:

Kat blinked... he blinked again... he stopped mid stride, and looked at zara... and suddenly, it hit home. In a small flurry of movement, he threw his arms around his sister, and hugged her, careful not to press himself too hard on her stomach.

"Why didnt you tell me! Im going to have to organise some renovations to your room, and... does anyone else know about this?"
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Zara Nargal · Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 10:19 pm Post subject:

Zara laughed at her brother's reaction...

"I did try to tell you brother dearest, but you were always full as a boot and never sober... Not many know, Brina was with me when I had my tests done, somehow Tekkan knew before I even had the tests done - that puzzles me somewhat how he could, and Ronin knows. The thing he doesn't yet know is that I'm having twins instead of just one baby. I haven't been able to contact him and I don't know when he'll be back. I do think he's thrilled about becoming a Daddy though."

She had been slowly rearranging the study in her penthouse, but there needed to be more done to it before the twins arrived.

"Yes I think the builders might have to come in - I'd like the study converted properly to a nursery."
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Zadkiel · IG-88 Joined: 11 Aug 2005 Posts: 278

Zad’s ship dropped out of hyperspace above the massive casino. He had heard about it many times, but never taken the time of day to visit it and see if it was worth it. He brought his small fighter in towards an empty docking bay.

Once finished he quickly moved out of his ship and paid the small docking fee. He made his way through the casino, keeping a low profile among the masses. He paid for a room and moved up towards it, he would stay here for the night…if it was good service maybe two. Then he would continue to seek out the ones that would empower him.

Once he had something to eat and cleaned up he moved towards the bed…slowly drifting off to sleep.
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Slaanesh · Gonk Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Posts: 65

When zad awoke, he was no longer in the golden link casino... ((welcome to vernzah torrah))
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Celestia · Watto Joined: 25 Mar 2005 Posts: 177

Cel and Jari headed back to the Pure Pazaak

"Well seeing the boss hasn't gotten back to us, I think we better go find something to entertain ourselves with somewhere else. I'm sure we can find some mischief elsewhere."

Cel took to the pilot's chair, running through her preflight checks, her ship back in tip top shape once more. She took off and headed into the unknown...
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Kat Nargal · Watto Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 211 Location: australia

"Aye, ill organise that soon. Anyway, I might go find brina, and then i have a few ideas to set into motion, and some connections to make. You go and have some rest sis." Hugging his sister gently once again, he started to wander through the casino.

After about an hour of walking around, he found brina on the casino floor, Watching a podrace intently. Walking up behind her, he slipped his arms around her, just happy to stop business for a while and be with her.

"Have you gambled away all the links money yet?" Chuckling, he grinned a little at his own joke.
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Zara Nargal · Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 01:32 am Post subject:

Zara hugged her brother and watched him leave. She looked around the empty room, feeling lonely and missing Ronin. It had been ages since she had seen him. *Sighing* she went to the security monitor in her penthouse and checked over everything. They had to remain on alert incase someone tried to rip them off or invade the Casino... the last thing she wanted was for something to happen when she had the twins to think about.

She gave some thought to security measures, knowing that she would have to discuss matters with her brother. Tapping a few keys she put in a request for a 'pet'. Zara wanted a companion that would also be a guardian for she and her children. A black panther would be perfect... the large black cat in honor of what they had called their ship. She got notification back that she would be able to take possession of the large cat at Coruscant. She tapped a few more keys, leaving a message for Kat telling him she was going to Coruscant, she would tie that in with a visit to Kheldar. She packed her bag and headed down to the hanger, she was still getting around alright but it was obvious that she was expecting.

Boarding the Black Pantha Zara ran through the preflight checks before lifting off and heading for Coruscant.
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Brina Thalin · Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 03:54 am Post subject:

Brina was startled when Kat came up behind her. "No, not all of the Link's money..." her voice trailed off mysteriously.

She turned away from the screens to face him. "Did you talk to Zara?"

She could tell in his eyes that he already had, but she was curious to see what his reaction was.
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Nahstaa · Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 06:50 am Post subject:

((GODDAMNIT, WRONG ALIAS!))
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Kat Nargal · Watto Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 211 Location: australia

One of the corners of his mouth lifted slowly, a smile spreading across his face.

"I know im the last one to hear about her pregnancy, you can stop rubbing it in now." Laughing a little, he kissed her. He knew she was just curious, but he couldnt resist teasing her a little. Seeing that the race was over, he said

"Unless youve won, or are particularly intent on some more gambling, I actually have some work for us to do. I need to set up a few... business arangements, and make a few deliveries. Now that the casino is running well, Ive decided to move back into a few of my older trades."
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Brina Thalin · Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2005 05:12 pm Post subject:

"Well..." she drawled, "I was planning on spending the next few days here, wasting away time and money..."

She smiled and nodded, teasing him back. "But I guess I won't. It's probably not good for me anyway."

She pulled back from him a bit. "Sounds like a good idea, Kat. Just let me know what I can do to help."
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Kat Nargal · Watto Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 211 Location: australia

"I was thinking of something along the lines of a business holiday... C'mon, lets go pack, we might as well leave now." Making their way up towards the staff apartments. Stopping at an intersection, kat gave brina a quick kiss, and headed up to his own room, leaving her to go to hers.

I really should get her to move up to my room... Hmmm.

Shoving a box of cigars, a change of clothes, a few guns and a few samples of his "products" into a case. Making his way to brinas room, he waited for her to pack.
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Brina Thalin · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 04:42 pm Post subject:

She parted ways with him, heading up to her room. He seemed to be eager to leave immediately, and she rolled her eyes. Men...

However, she packed a few outfits into a small suitcase. Realizing that she wasn't sure how long this trip would take, or if she'd need any fancier attire, she threw in several changes of clothes and a nicer, dressy outfit. After making sure she had of her toilettrees, she zipped up the bag.

Turning around, she saw Kat waiting for her at the door. "Honestly, you're very lucky. Most women would take much longer to pack," she siad, checking her wrist-chrono. "Fifteen minutes is nothing short of a miracle."

Shouldering her bag, she headed out the door to join him. "We taking the Pantha or a different ship?"
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Piccolo · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 01:25 pm Post subject:

The Howling Runner emerged from hyperspace at the busy Casino. The Firespray ship touched down in the large hangar of the roullette shaped space station. Piccolo had already removed all his weapons and even his sacred armor. The hunter was going in completely unarmed.

It feels strange. I have not gone in public without my mask for many years.

But he did not want to risk getting into any trouble. Besides, this way he wouldn't be recognized. But even unarmored, the half-Doshan represented an imposing figure. Not believing in synth flesh, he'd left his mechanical arms and legs clearly visible. The cybernetic humanoid submitted to a weapon's check before walking into the Casino's main floor. The bounty hunter awaited for his companion to arrive.
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DarthBrendo · Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 10:57 pm Post subject:

Mindan gently touched down in his assigned hangar bay and set hi ships security protocols. He had already removed all his weapons and obvious body armour. However in his travels he had seen many more varied sorts of armour than what most sentinents had ever come across.

Although he carried no weapons, and wore no visible body armour, he knew that as long as he wore his cape he only had to watch in front of himself. Striding imperiously and confidently down the gangplank he made his way into the Casino, undergoing the weapons scan, which came up negative, and took long efficient strides heading deeper into the casino, to meet with Piccolo.
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Piccolo · Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2005 01:57 pm Post subject:

Piccolo watched Mindan enter.

He came relatively quickly and carried out my orders exactly.

Piccolo was pleased with Mindan thus far. He waited until Mindan was standing right next to him.

"Look at this place. Such a waste. People gamble away their lives at the mercy of dives like the Golden Link Casino."

Piccolo emphasized his disgust as he spoke the name.

"What does the Republic do about it? Nothing. Anyone who says the Republic is any better than the Empire is a liar. The Republic kills with bureaucracy and indifference. At least the Empire kills you outright."

Piccolo ended his tirade and walked with Mindan to the nearest employee.

"Take me to the owner of this establishment immediately."
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Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card

DarthBrendo · Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2005 05:21 pm Post subject:

Mindan had never indulged in gambling. He could never see the point in wasting hard earned credits in the hope that you might win more. His own disgust matched that of Piccolo’s, however he maintained his calm and indifferent exterior. Mindan could see the employee quake as the towering Piccolo himself turned their undivided attention to him.

“I..I’ll take you to my supervisor sirs” he stammered. Mindan could see him sweating and he felt repulsed. The dirtiness of this sentinent disgusted him as he and Piccolo followed him into the bowels of this level of the casino.

Mindan watched the surroundings as he strode along. Keeping an eye out for persons who just didn’t “fit” the surroundings. For emergency passages should they need to make a quick exit. He spotted one person who looked at him an Piccolo for to long. Mindan stared at him glaringly from behind his sunglasses. The man quickly looked away. Mindan snorted with contempt.
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Kat Nargal · Watto Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 211 Location: australia

Sighing as the holoreceptionist popped up on his wrist mounted holopad and delivered the message that there were people here to see him, he said

"Im afraid im going to have to see these men before i leave... I wish people would make appointments once in a while. Im afraid zara has taken the panther, so perhaps we could take one of the company YT-2400's. Ill meet you in the company hangars control room in an hour."

Throwing his bag into the casinos automatic goods transport system, along with brinas, he had the two cases put into the ship he would take, and headed to a meeting room. The two men were led inside, and seated offered chairs on the opposite side of a white table.

"How can i help you gentlemen? Im afraid you caught me just as i was leaving, so lets make this short and sweet."
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Piccolo · Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2005 05:47 pm Post subject:

Piccolo got his first look of someone actually in a command position of the Link. Needless to say, he was not incredibly impressed with the impatience this one displayed.

Patience is tied with being impulsive which in turn relates to errors in judgement. Not a valued quality in the least.

But Piccolo wasn't here interviewing a candidate for the Black Sun. He had a much more important purpose.

"I would suggest you put those plans on hold for the moment. Right now you may be encountering the single greatest obstacle your organization has faced. Me."

Piccolo checked himself a bit. This wasn't the time for intimidation, though as a half-Doshan with metal arms he was skilled at it. Nevertheless, he realized one of his weaknesses was a tendency to show off in front of new recruits like Mindan.

"However, Since you desired me to get to the point quickly, I'll oblige. I'm certain you've heard of the Empire? The Black Sun as well I expect. You see, the Black Sun has been charged by the Empire to meet with you. I and my associate are fully charged representatives of the Black Sun leadership sent to make certain determinations about the Link, namely whether the Empire should allow it to continue to exist or whether they should obliterate it. This determination is solely in my hands. But I consider myself a fair man. I think the Black Sun and the Link can have a mutually beneficial relationship. Any threat the Empire poses would be deflected if you and I can come to some sort of agreement."

Piccolo sincerely didn't wish this man to feel like this was a forced arbitration.

"Don't take this all the wrong way. The Black Sun leadership has always felt the Link did good work, and associating the Black Sun and the Link has always been a priority. But the Black Sun has been having many difficulties. Until we recently came into a very large sum of credits, we didn't have time to make connections with your organization. Bad timing it appeared, because we happened to discover the Empire had unpleasant designs for the Link at the same time we were ready to expand. Luckily for both of us they owed us one."

Owed us a hundred is more like it.
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Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card

King Kheldar vos Correlli · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 01:06 pm Post subject:

Per agreement, a few modifications are made to the Link Casino through its more or less silent partner in the venture.

A retinal scan authenticated accounting system, seconded with a special scanner for finger prints and a verbal access code to make the security pre-eminent.

Entrances are now refitted with bio scans and sensor scans at every entrance- now able to detect power sources, explosives. To neutralize this each of the threats- particularly automated laser traps embedded deep in the durasteel walls.

Larger weaponry inside the hangar bays and docks- smaller ship laser cannons and ion guns to discourage ships from being a problem or escaping. The ante is upped for the defenses in the neon-holo signs and advertisements orbitting the Link, again to discourage attack.

New Rules are listed to weapons sellers, enforcing the fact the Link is a neutral zone, including:

* All weapons will have to have their power sources removed before entering.
* All weapons we sell will be sold without power sources (we can have a shop outside the entrance which will give the customer’s their power source if they provide a ticket from the gunshop inside, this shop will also have heavy security measures)

Finally, a couple measures tweak the Link's hyperdrive system so as to ensure its reliability and speed, along with regular maintenance for its turbolaser towers, so all possible angles can be covered.

Finally, a special detention center is created- durasteel and cortosis, all set to the force dampening harmonics field found in the casino proper to make it sturdy enough to hold FUs and NFUs that create problems for the establishment.
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Zara Nargal · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2005 10:22 pm Post subject:

The Black Pantha emerged from hyperspace, giving the clearance codes to the Casino so she could land in their main private hanger bay. Zara could see that the workman had been at it by the report she received upon emerging back to realspace. She landed the ship and slowly moved back to collect her large black cat, placing a leash on the current plain collar as she promised Rascal a diamond studded one. The black cat rumbled it's pleasure as she petted it's large head.

The pair emerged from the depths of the ship, passing through the extra security measures as Zara was welcomed back. She was informed that Brina was already within one of the freighters and that her brother was currently in a meeting. She figured she would put in an appearance as, knowing her brother as she did, he would be impatient to leave. She nodded to the security personal as she and her black panther wandered into the meeting room. She was in time to hear the last comments from the Black Sun representative. She held Rascal on a short leash as he rumbled protectively of his master.

"I'm Zara Nargal, Kat's sister and joint owner of this Establishment. If you wouldn't mind running the details by me. Sorry I was late. I had some business to attend to."

She glanced at her brother, already suspicious with the last couple of comments the operative had said regarding the Empire.
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Kat Nargal · Watto Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 211 Location: australia

Kat laughed. He laughed long and hard. Tapping a few keys on a remote, every single exit from casino was closed, and each ventilation shaft had a laser grid activated., although neither of the men would realise this had happened, it would become apparent should they try to leave. Outside, Guard droids surrounded the room quietly. Breaking a slight silence in the room, Kat squeezed the trigger of his blaster pistol, shooting a bolt of red straight between the two men.

"You would walk into my casino, and threaten me? I think you need to seriously reconsider your own actions. The link was started as a smuggling organisation, and zara and i worked as mercenaries well before we even came up with the Idea. Although you may have one powerful ally, the link provides services to many allies."

As he was speaking, A series of security tapes were run through by the staff, tracing the two men back to their ships. Armed security droids made their way into the hangars, Moving over the exterior of the ships.

"I think you underestimate us. Now, I think its your turn to make a choice. You can give me a comm frequency so i might personally contact the leader of your so-called empire, a sorry excuse for what it once was, or I will happily have you transported down to our brand new prison cells. Id love to try them out, and im sure a few of my employees would most definately enjoy trying out a serious of instruments on a few lackeys."
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DarthBrendo · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 02:53 am Post subject:

Mindan silently noted the appearance of Zarga. He also silently noted the twitching of Kat’s forearms as he triggered something. Not knowing quite precisely what, but knowing it would be some sort of security measure, he was glad he’d invested so much in security and anti-tampering technology. He maintained the same calm and implacable posture, wondering what his new bosses response would be. If he had the measure of the….Doshan, it could get…physical.
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Piccolo · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 04:45 pm Post subject:

Piccolo wasn't sure whether to be amused or angered. Being a Doshan, he eventually went with the latter. The arrogance of this Kat person was exactly what he'd expected after observing the decadence and waste of this casino. But he had to remind himself they probably knew little about who and what they were dealing with. The half-Doshan hadn't revealed who he was, and the bounty hunter was not as well known among the younger crowds as he used to be. However, he would not hold back. If this came down to it, they would find out just how ineffective their prison cells would be on one like Piccolo. But still the nagging Doshan anger was in the back of his mind. He'd always struggled to control it. And as Piccolo spoke intending to stick with diplomacy, very different words came out of his mouth.

"Are you deaf or just stupid? The Empire may be less powerful but it would still crush a puny base like this. You think an armed casino can stand against the Empire's fleet? I don't know how you've managed to keep this organization afloat. Not to mention how angry the Black Sun leadership would be if they learned you betrayed their kindness. That's two against a very weak one."

The assurance in Piccolo's voice was chilling. These were not idle threats. And though his voice was tainted with emotion, it was not desperate rage that was revealed, but indignation at the audacity of Kat.

"We came here to help you. The Black Sun desired to save the Link as a kindred organization. We have suffered from the hands of the Empire before, and been forced to save ourselves. If only we had been so lucky as to have another organization lend a hand. In reality, we no interest one way or the other. By your foolishness, you are forcing us to side with your enemy. We have not threatened you, but apparently you are so blinded by how great you think this pitiful Link to be, you can't imagine us coming here to do anything else. Even if I had the private comm of the Emperor, a ridiculous notion, I would not give it to you. Take us to your worst prison. When these walls tumble down, you will regret your words. Here you are poised on the edge of a giant ravine and you're slapping away the only hand that can pull you up. If I was not under strict orders, I would have snapped your neck for sheer stupitidy."
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Zara Nargal · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 05:42 pm Post subject:

Zara raised her eyebrows delicately, looking from their "guests" to her brother and back again, keeping a firm griip on the growling large cat at her side.
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Kat Nargal · Watto Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 211 Location: australia

"Alright, so you want to save us. If your full of such high and mighty notions, Return to your leaders and do so, just ensure that the blacksun or the empire never comes here looking to get payed, because that will be the day the black sun will see this casino sold, and a new miliatary enemy created.

I dont want a full fledged war, but I would far prefer it to your people sucking everything we have earned away."
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Zara Nargal · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 06:23 pm Post subject:

Zara cleared her throat subtly, tactfully bring the attention to the more... diplomatic twin... though she was just as tough as her brother and would take the hard stance along with him.

"Tell me kind sir. Who does run the Empire these days? We had very good relations with Havoc when he ran it, as well as the Emperor that came after him."

"And I wouldn't call either of us stupid were I you. I don't think you know who you are dealing with either. Tell me exactly who you are and what your position within Black Sun is."

She casually dropped the comments. Besides which, they had close relations with other allies as well. Zara had a sneaking suspicion of who this half doshan was... She casually sauntered around the other side of the large wooden desk, holding Rascal still on a firm leash. Again casually, under the guise of running a hand casually over the surface of the desk, she caressed the hidden keys that ran scans on their... visitors... glancing down on the smooth surface of the inbuilt screen as information came up about their guests. Her movements were all hidden, subtle. Her voice hardened, as steely as her grey gaze as she brought it back to the leader of the two. She thought he looked familiar... she just needed it confirmed.

"I don't believe I caught your name... Sir"
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Brina Thalin · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 06:28 pm Post subject:

As Kat headed off to the meeting, Brina headed to the hanger. She chose one of the ships and had the bags loaded onto it, then made a brief stop at the Crazy Mynock. It appeared to be in good order, but Brina missed the time she had spent working on it.

"Well, old girl, maybe I can work on you a bit when I get back from this trip," she said, patting the hull. Working on her ship was one of the few things Brina truly enjoyed. It helped her calm down when she was angry, and relaxed her when she was stressed. The ship had been hers through thick and thin, and it was her only possession that had any monetary value.

After a few minutes, she decided to head to the ship they would be taking on the business trip. Brina realized, as she sat down in the pilot's chair, that Kat still hadn't told her where they were going. She shrugged and began running some preflight checks.

It was a good thing that she did, because a red light came on on the control board. Brina frowned. It was probably just a short circuit, but she decided to head on to the back and check it out.
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Piccolo · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2005 01:41 pm Post subject:

Piccolo shrugged. He already knew this had reached beyond his control. He would not get the alliance he came for. Piccolo should have learned his lesson about being honorable with smugglers a long time ago.

"I am Piccolo Daimaou, Black Sun agent serving under the Daisaku family. The current Emperor's identity I do not know, but I know a man by the name of Phillep has reasserted himself in a position of power within the Empire. But who the actual Emperor is or if there actually is one, I can't say."

Piccolo was being somewhat honest with them, though he did omit a few details.

"Your companion has already made his wishes clear. Even if he didn't have such a thick skull, I would not give you any help for free at this point. And as he said, he's not about to pay for anyone's services. He expects everything to be handed to him. I don't work for nothing, so it seems we are finished here. I suggest you escort us back to the hangar and prepare yourselves."
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Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card

DarthBrendo · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2005 07:43 pm Post subject:

Mindan tensed and allowed a slight upturn of the edges of his mouth. He expected this was either going to get physical very soon, or they would be taken back to their ships and something would be done to them there. He did not think for a moment that they would be allowed to just leave unhindered and unharmed. It would be nice if they were though. He didnt like to get sweaty unless necessary.
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Kat Nargal · Watto Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 211 Location: australia

"You are free to leave at any time, so long as you do not provoke or partake in violence as you do so. You have no need of an escort, I will be watching you. I would suggest that you dont stop off anywhere though, and simply return to your ships and leave. If i thought your organisation posed any threat, things would be going otherwise."

Kat stayed seated, and waited for them to leave the room.
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DarthBrendo · Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2005 03:42 am Post subject:

Mindan raised an eyebrow as he heard Kats words. He had not expected that he and Piccolo would be allowed to leave. Mindan watched Piccolo to see what his reaction would be.
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Piccolo · Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2005 12:20 pm Post subject:

Piccolo responded to Kat's words before making his exit.

"I have no interest in gambling. It is a depraved practice and anyway I have no interest in being here when things turn ugly. I will leave without incident. I wish you luck."

Piccolo and Mindan walked back to the hangar.

"Return to Artus. I will meet you there. Now you've seen a bit of the negotiation side of things. Soon I expect you will witness the violent side."

The Howling Runner headed into hyperspace.
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Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card

DarthBrendo · Posted: Sat Oct 01, 2005 08:33 pm Post subject:

Mindan strode up the gangplank of the Laayla, deactivating the security systems. Starting the prelaunch checks, he ran his Hull-Check program, which scanned the contours of the hull, against the stored specifications of the norm, to determine if anyone had planted a homing device. Not that it was a secret where he was going. But he didnt like to be "tracked." Getting clearance from the traffic controller, he took off and headed out into the cold depths of space, heading for a random destination.
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Kat Nargal · Watto Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 211 Location: australia

Standing, kat tapped a few commands into a wrist mounted keypad, and then headed out to find brina. When he found her, he simply said

"Right, zara is back now, so we will take the panther... The luggage has already been taken from this ship and transported there, along with an order i need to drop off. Lets go."
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Zara Nargal · Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 08:33 pm Post subject:

Zara observed them all go, including her brother as she petted the large cat. After they'd left, she led the cat up to her penthouse where she unleashed Rascal, letting him roam free around her dwelling. In her absence the workmen had performed modifications, the nursery now completed and her 'office' had now been placed in the corner of the living room. It had also been partitioned off. The large cats bedding, food and water had been brought into the penthouse also, and now black beast moved over for a feed and drink.

Zara headed into her room to lie down to rest. She was getting rather large with the twins now and it wouldn't be that much longer before they arrived, maybe another month if calculations were correct. She hadn't seen Ronin for months, hadn't heard from him even, though missed him dearly.

She would review the other security measures later, make sure she was totally up to speed with the new changes.
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Brina Thalin · Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 06:04 pm Post subject:

Brina was just tuning up the hyperdrive of the Coreillian ship when Kat appeared. His words had an air of brusqueness to them, and surprised, she stood, wiped the grime off her hands onto a dirty old rag, and followed him to the Panther.

She quickly made her way to the cockpit of the ship and ran the preflight checks. Everything went smoothly, as it had just been recently flown, and Brina sat down in the copliot's chair.

"Where are we off to, Kat?" she asked, hands poised to enter the information into the navicomputer.
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Onderin Starlisk · Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 02:24 pm Post subject:

--Incoming comm from Onderin Starlisk--

"Kat and Zara Nargal:

"This is Admiral and Jedi Knight Onderin Starlisk of the Rebel Alliance. I have been contacted by the Black Sun Crime Syndicate with somewhat of a request for my aid. They requested that I arrange a meeting between your two great organizations for extended peace talks. According to Captain Piccolo, the Link Organization refused to listen to past attempts at peace talks.

"The Alliance stands for peace and the attempt to reach it. I should hope that, when a military faction such as the Black Sun comes to the Link, a non-military faction, asking for peace, the Link would at least have good reason for turning them down.

"I am contacting you to arrange a meeting in the Upper Levels of Coruscant in a negotiable twenty-four standard hours. An Alliance diplomat will be on hand to make sure things run smoothly. Please consider this as a step towards the peace that the galaxy is in such desperate need of.

"Please and thank you, Onderin Starlisk out."

--End Comm--
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Zara Nargal · Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2005 05:32 pm Post subject:

Zara received the incoming comm, sitting back and musing over the message it contained. Hmm interesting... first Black Sun comes in here and threatens us, now they cry foul and bring the Alliance in. I wonder just what Black Sun is up to... She got to her feet, her growing twins making it alittle awkward to move about but it would still be a while before they were due to arrive. She hoped that by that time Ronin would put in an appearance. She wasn't certain she'd be able to bring them up alone. Oh she'd manage, but it would be easier with their father around...

She picked up her comm link again, sending a message to Kat, saying she'd deal with this... negotiation. She could play the "I'm pregnant... am I that much of a threat" angle. She then sent one back to the Alliance, stating she would be willing to meet with them, as long as hers and her unborn children's safety would be guarenteed, preferably she would like the father of her children present as well. She didn't trust Black Sun at all.
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Sabian · Bossk Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 705

--Incoming comm from Sabian Devanus--

- The voice was clear, calm and was steady throughout the brief conversation over the communcator link.. -

"Hello, this is Officer Devanus of the Rebel Alliance in reference to the meeting place with Black Sun. It shall be held in the Upper Levels of Coruscant.

You are welcome to arrive at your leisure between the next several hours. I will be assisting your company on the way there as a third party ambassador.

I look forward to our meeting.

Officer Devanus, signing out."

- The message ended with the same definite click after the voice ceased to speak. -

--End Comm--

Zara Nargal · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2005 04:55 pm Post subject:

Zara received the comm, mulling over the possibilities. She sent a quick comm off to her love, on the off chance he was within range of comms, stating she was heading to Coruscant. She'd leave her comm channel open for him to find her. Zara then spoke with some of the staff, making sure they would look after Rascal for her, she would leave the big cat here this time. She petted him, making a fuss of Rascal, telling him she would be back and not to attack the staff while she was gone. She had another staff member take her bags down to the freighter she would be taking, while she made her way down to the hanger bay at a more leisurely waddle.

Once on board, Zara sent another comm back to this... Sabian person, stating she would be there, also letting Kat know where she was going. She then lifted off, programming the course the YT-2400 would take to Coruscant. In a matter of moments she was clear of the Casino, punching the hyperspace lever for her destination.
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Ronin Wartide · Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2005 07:47 pm Post subject:

Ronin's ship, with Triple Helix's attached to the front, ground into the hanger--a trail of loose parts following in it's wake. Ronin strolled our calmly, stomping out small fires as he exited his ship. His hands shielded a lighter, which he brought up to light a new cigarette.

"The Plunder is good! Tonight we feast! Meat and booze in the dining hall!"

Three of the link patrons and an employee turned to look at Ronin, finding his proclamation odd, considering the location. Ronin's finger came up to point at the link's hanger attendant.

"You! Take word to me woman--we make love on the 'marrow!"

The attendant shook his head, unsure what to think, then simply informed Ronin that Zara had left for the Link HQ on Coruscant.

"Scratch that then. Load my ship onto the Kraken, and... Uhh... Make sure my friend and my droid in the cargo bay are... alive. And put a fancy restraining bolt on the droid--then take him to Kat. He'll know what to do."

Ronin took a tram to his command ship, going through the motions and waiting for his ship and Tekkan to be loaded up before taking off for Coruscant...
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Dominique · Bossk Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Posts: 960

Dominique strode down the ramp to her ship, having landed it only a few moments ago. She glanced around the hanger bay, taking in the scene and scoping it out. She had left all of her weapons on her ship, but that did not mean that she shouldn’t keep an eye out. She quickly made her way inside the brightly lit casino. All of the noises, smells, lights… her senses were in the process of being over loaded.

She blocked it all out and moved up to the counter. She needed a drink and this being a Casino she assumed they would have something good to drink. She waited patiently with her hood over her face for the lousy bartender to move over towards her.

“What can I do ‘ya for?”

His voice was cherry, upbeat even but with an underlying tone of not really wanting to be there or really caring about anyone else here. She thought it over for a while before ordering a drink in an obviously bad mood that old the bartender she didn’t want to chat. After a brief while he sat her drink down and she began to sip at it, watching the rest of the people in the area carefully. Some would call her paranoid, she called it being safe.
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Kat Nargal · Watto Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 211 Location: australia

The black panther dropped out of hyperspace above corellia, and made its way to the casino, broadcasting its docking codes before landing within the panthers own docking bay.

"That was uneventful, wasnt it." His head turned towards brina, kat lowered the landing ramp from the cockpit, and made his way out of the ship with an arm around her. Pausing at a console, Kat had the luggage transported to their seperate rooms.

Once again walking, kat broke out of his thoughts for a moment.

"You know, although we are only a 2 minute walk away from each other... how would you like to move in with me?"

Kat almost smiled at himself. Very recently he had been in heated argument with a blacksun crime lord and easily kept his composure, and now he found his thoughts disjointed at the thought of asking the woman he had been with for months to move 500m into his apartment.
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Exodus · Bossk Joined: 23 May 2005 Posts: 909

Something was different, and it had stirred Exodus from the haven of a dreamless sleep into the cold, awaiting arms of semi-consciousness. Too irritated to surrender just yet, he stubbornly closed his eyes and attempted to fling himself back into that previous state of contentment. Instead, Exodus dangled precariously in half-awareness, unable to calm his mind and drift back to sleep. Annoyed, he stretched out his senses to locate the source of his awakening. And make it pay, he smiled to himself.

The cool vessel breeze drifted in from the landing port. It was sweeter than Exodus could ever imagine, free from the heat the city-dwellers had slaughtered his mind with before. Exodus pried open his eyes to peer through the darkness. Standing, silhouetted against the partially rebuilt vessel. Slipping off the ship panel, allowing the exhaust to cover his appearance, Exodus pulled his dark robe over his body and furthered such an appearance.

Lights, noise, overcrowding. It all bothered him immediately and it seemed that he would have to reduce such nuisances before him. Unfortunately, this place was loaded with mountains of security and precautions that would prevent him to do so. His energies compressed by an unknown matter, and his body repenting against any form of movement would only aggravate him onto another level.

Still, his stoic and calm expression laid under his extravagant robe and a drink would easily bring him to par with his mentality. He followed his feet, allowing them to wander in the direction of what would seem to be a most mysterious woman, sitting there with her hood smothering her identity.

"Water will be fine."

Placing himself upon the stool next to the woman, he began to hum a tune that even the woman would have to strain to comprehend. He was at harmony with himself, which was a moment to cherish - seeing as this had never once happened before and was sure to end only minutes after..
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Dominique · Bossk Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Posts: 960

Dominique sat quietly, minding her own business and ignoring the others in the Casino. Such was no easy task though. Cigar smoke filled the air, shouts of joy from winnings and music surrounded and fully assaulted her. She needed some kind of release from it all, from everyone around her. She had been surround been first blood shed and brutal war tactics, then the concrete forest that was Coruscant…and now this. Why she had chosen this place to hide out she would never know.

”Hell, least the drunks are good…”

She had sat alone for a good hour or so, people avoiding her if only because the shape her robes were in. Tattered and torn, with what appeared to be slight blood stains here and there. She stole a glance to the side as a man took a seat beside her. Dominique was rather surprised, but quickly annoyed by the humming she could just barely hear…it wasn’t the humming itself that annoyed her, but the fact she couldn’t make it out.

She pulled her hood back and turned to face the man, unsure of whether he would recognize her description from the news. Her eyes traveled from his drink up to his face before she chose to speak.

“Tell me, what is that you are humming?”

Her voice was low, but audible. It could easily be mistaken for another person’s voice, but that was because she hardly used her normal tone of voice. It would, after all, attract too many unwanted looks.
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Exodus · Bossk Joined: 23 May 2005 Posts: 909

Without turning or raising his head from the drink before him, Exodus let out a slow breath, hoping it would ease some of his anxiety. The fine tune, coming to a complete stop. The bartender paused, as if awaiting a violent reaction to spring. Exodus, remained still - as if waiting to lash out with an unsuspecting amount of rage. Rather, it was the complete opposite. Exodus played a devious grin to his sly figure, his magnificent features becoming apparent through the darkness of his attire. Maybe the question was too personal, maybe the tune was something of his past, a past long forgotten - But as chosen, Exodus ignored the question completely and shifted his body to face hers.

"What is your.. name?"

Sizing her, from top to bottom, and back again. An intrigued expression positioned itself on the Sith Lord's face. There was something about her that moved him, and attracted his senses to a swelling point. She was different, she was capable..
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Dominique · Bossk Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Posts: 960

Dominique looked the man over once again. He had completely ignored her question and asked one of his own, but there was something about him…perhaps it was the way he carried himself…that made him intriguing. It might be hazardous for her to say her name around here as she was not to popular with most people, but rather then make up a fake name she said her own.

“It’s Dominique and yours?”

She reached over and slipped her fingers around her glass, bringing it over to her mouth for a sip. It was good, refreshing. Her senses didn’t seem so overloaded now that she had something, rather someone to talk to other then her drink.
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Exodus · Bossk Joined: 23 May 2005 Posts: 909

Exodus relaxed at the sound of her appealing voice, reminiscing over the previous events that led him to such an encounter. Moving his hand easily through his desired locks of hair, allowing his pupils to settle in radiance as he went over the name in his mind once more, wondering if he had ever met such a woman before – although it was unlikely. Regardless, he would bring the glass to his lips once more and allow the soothing liquid to remedy his desperate insides before placing the emptied cup across the counter.

“They call me, Exodus.”

No matter how he presented himself, his crafty or moreover stunning manner lifted all those around him. Unexpectedly, he pulled an arm from his sleeve, unraveling a hand and grasping the woman’s with his own. The friction between both was astounding, but this wasn’t a sign of flirtation but rather, Exodus sensed something within her, something that he once recalled strained within himself. Coincidence? It didn’t matter. Still, hand in hand – Exodus brought himself closer, nearing the woman’s ear while whispering in an enticing tone;

“I am a Sith Lord..”
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Dominique · Bossk Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Posts: 960

Dominique froze as he spoke those words. She did not know what to do now, she was unarmed and a Sith was right before her. Had they tracked her down to serve her death for what she had taken from them? Surely he would not do it right here in the middle of a Casino…

“Interesting name, Exodus.”

A visible shiver had run through her body as he had spoken those words, or perhaps it had been the tone he spoke them in…She did not know what to think now, or really even what to say. She beat herself up on the inside; she should have more composure then this…Dominique said the next thing that popped into her head.

“Tell me, Exodus, why is it you have chosen to speak with me…out of all of these others.”

Her voice was soft, holding nearly the same tone that Exodus had spoken with.
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Exodus · Bossk Joined: 23 May 2005 Posts: 909

A brow lifted, noticing the inadvertent shivers flourishing throughout her rather fine-looking figure. Did the notification of being of such prowess frighten her? Impossible, he seen it her eyes – she was fearless, the way she carried herself proved that she was at least obliquely capable of being ‘valiant’. Leaning back on his stool, examining her bodily notions further, Exodus placed his hand within a canister, removing a tasteful straw from its containment before placing it within the hold of his naturally glossy lips.

“If I recall correctly...”

Turning his head coolly while fixating his vision on the various drinks lined up before him, smiling once again – the unbearable malicious smirk, charming those who laid eyes upon it.

“It is you, who chose to speak with me.”
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Dominique · Bossk Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Posts: 960

Dominique could not help but crack a grin at the man. Perhaps she had been mistaken in his intent. His form was quite…stunning one would say. From his hair, to his what appeared to be his toned body. Of course…his cloak and robes hid what most would normal be able to see and judge. She twisted her head to the side a bit before speaking once again.

“Perhaps I was the one to speak to you…”

She moved her drink up to her lips and finished it off in one fail swoop before returning her gaze to him. Her vibrant blue eyes met his eyes as she spoke once again. Her tone was pleasantly, almost seductively so as she spoke.

“But you are the one who sat next to me…”
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Exodus · Bossk Joined: 23 May 2005 Posts: 909

“Touchẻ”

Exodus oddly enjoyed this one’s company, differing a tremendous deal from his last encounter with his former colleague. Within this place, he couldn’t quite place his finger on what it was. Simple attraction? Or could it mean something much more then that? His mind sorted through many different possibilities, but none remained quite clear. The mystery didn’t even start there. Her existence was still unknown to him, could she be a Jedi? Or someone with much more importance – Hesistation, lust, fear, courage, all clashing within the way she carried herself, blinding those who were quick to judge.

This place became annoying quite easily, everything nitpicking at his calm stature, unable to feel through the force and bend nature to his will. Although, without knowing – this provided benefits. The suppressive elements persuading his body to push harder to allow the force to take it’s usual course, only to be stopped completely, provoking faster, more constant attempts.

“Listen, I’m heading out. Need a place to stay?”

The question went against his very nature, yet he felt compelled to ask. He played it off with his astounding attitude while lifting himself from the stool, allowing his cloak to consume him whole.
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Dominique · Bossk Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Posts: 960

Dominique did not know how to respond to him at first. Perhaps she had not been wrong about this man, perhaps he was here to finish her off. As a Sith Lord he was certainly dangerous enough to do such. But then, she had been in worse situations…what was the worst that could come of this one?

Slowly the dark, slender figure that was Dominique stood. Her own tattered cloak fell down and hit the ground. She leaned her head forward and slipped her hood over her delicately rough features, if such a thing was possible. When she looked up her brilliant blue eyes met his.

“A place to stay would be greatly appreciated.”

The place had steadily been picking and gnawing at her nerves. Why people came to places like this for vacations she would never know. If she wanted to go somewhere and be driven crazy she could have just stayed with the Empire.
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Exodus · Bossk Joined: 23 May 2005 Posts: 909

Nodding his head in respect, Exodus spun on his heel and exited the noise-filled establishment. His thirst to feel the force once more quickened his pace, the stolen shuttle remained in the distance, unharmed and unnoticed. Assuming Dominique still trailed, he pushed forward, slapping random codes into the abused keypad. Minutes later, it gave way, allowing exhaust to pour from the insides and give leverage to both him and the girl.

“I’ve got to show you something.”

Not paying any attention if she was listening or not, Exodus began tapping into the controls once again while holographic maps sprung left, right and center until a certain place, almost unidentified by the ship itself, solidified before the ship began rumbling with uncontrollable force.

It didn’t take long for the small shuttle to initiate liftoff and spring off into the darkness, leaving no trails of him even being here. More importantly, the ship became uneasy with a sudden hardened ripple of energy battering the interior and rattling the exterior with severity. The force, It was returning to him with overbearing multitudes… It was an amazing feeling at best and one to remember.
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Brina Thalin · Posted: Wed Oct 19, 2005 07:00 pm Post subject:

"Very uneventful trip," Brina agreed. As Kat and Brina walked, Kat suddenly made his suggestion.

Brina paused. "Are you sure you want me in your rooms, Kat? Cause you know if I do move in with you, I won't let you lie around drunk all day."

There was a tinge of humor showing through on her voice as she spoke. "But if you think you can accept that, where do I put my bags?"

Inwardly, Brina knew she had just taken the next step towards deepening their relationship. She wondered what that meant, and what it would do to change the relationship they currently had. She still didn't know how this whole thing was going to end up. It's a lot different than in fairy tales where the princess knows right away who her true love is, she thought. In real life, you have to use trial and error to find out who you're supposed to spend the rest of your life with--if anyone.

Granted, she knew her and Kat's relationship wasn't deep enough yet for her to be considering this, but at times, it was good to pull back and assess your dreams.
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Rahalin Toral II · Watto Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Posts: 118

Rahalin exitted hyperspace a short distance from the Casino. He eased the shadowmasterinto the landing pattern and calmly awaited his turn. The landing was smooth and uneventful. A pleasant suprise awaited him, as upon entering the Casino the pin given to him on Coruscant got him through the usual inspection ritual and got his craft special attention. It pleased him to know that he was a valued employee, but he instructed the dock master not to place his ship somewhere where it would be easily identified as an employees.

After he settled accounts on the docks, he was given a berth in accomadations that when compared to the one's he had at the Hut's, were a luxury. He set his kit in, loaded himself with a few choice weapons and left a message to his employers about his arrival and the com frequencies he preffered. Finished he went down to the casino to see what he might and try his luck using some of his own funds.

The gaming area was the usual glitter and flash. He went immediately went to the Pazaak tables for a little light wagering, some conversation, and to eye the various customers. He quickly lost what money he had. That was okay, as he had set himself a limit and needed to eat anyway.

He filled up on the free stuff and retired to his quarters to await whatever duties his employers might have.
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Kat Nargal · Watto Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 211 Location: australia

"I think that is probably a good thing... Ill have all of your things moved up if you would like, unless of course you want everything exactly where you want it." Grinning, Kat continued walking. Tapping some buttons on his wrist, he had an emergency cleaning crew go and attack his rooms, before pulling out the last cigarette from his pack and sparking it. Throwing away the pack, he took a few drags, and said

"I need to go and have a chat with the holo-secretary about a few new installations the link could use. There is a cleaning crew up in my rooms at the moment, so perhaps you would be better off getting your things packed up."

Giving her a quick kiss, he made his way into the casino's offices, and sat down in his own private one, before calling up the secretary. He asked her to hire a construction crew, an engineering team and a wiring crew. There was quite a bit of work that needed to be done on the casino before he was satisfied of its security. It was also about time that the link changed locations, It was begining to overstay its welcome. He had the secretary draw up a construction schedule, and had her add that the link would be moving towards naboo when construction was finished, so all link personelle would be best to return to the casino before the construction was complete.
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Rahalin Toral II · Watto Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Posts: 118

Eventually Rahalin grew tired of waiting and set out to explore the Casino. He took with him the tools of his trade and a datapad marked "Employees only" On it was a map that detailed all of those levels of the Casino that were accessible to employees, but at the same time not so well protected that access to the information had to be limited. He wandered the station, stopping only to take care of the barest neccessities and to sleep, memorizing what he could of its layout and making notes about the various details he might someday need.

It was during one of these inspections that he saw a familiar face rounding a corner. He followed, keeping to the shadows in the discreetly lit area of the casino, finally slipping in a room behind the woman.

He was surprised to find that she was simply returning to her rooms where she was obviously a guest of the Casino. He mentally shook his head. It was not often that one ran into the being that massacred the entire court of a Hutt Crime lord. He wandered what she was doing here, then he saw her conferring with a small astromech droid.

"Yes," said the woman, "the master's ship will be delivered soon. Removing the Hutt made sure our little ship dealer wouldn't renege on our deal. He felt he could cheat us with an inferior product, but he won't be making that mistake again."

After a beep or two from the small astromech she spoke again, "Yes, my sensors tell me too that the little shadow is in this room. Despite his profession, he really is better than the entirety of the Hutt's court. He has both skill and a certain morality, that's why he was allowed to live."

She stared directly at Rahalin. He shivered at the deadness in those eyes, realizing what he had thought to be an unbelievelably skilled Jedi was instead a human form 'droid. She spoke directly to him, "Leave the room little shadow and forget you ever saw me. " Rahalin did so, wanting no part of a droid whose programming allowed it to kill with such impunity.

Instead of going to his quarters, however, Rahalin went to the nearest work out faclity where he asked and recieved some very discreet training in certain combat skills that he believed had grown rusty.
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Brina smiled, but as Kat left, the smile faded, and she sighed. What was she doing here? What were they paying her to do? Sit around and keep house for Kat? She wasn't about to let that happen.

Slightly frustrated, she went to her new rooms and changed into a low, V-neck, jumpsuit ((look at my sig... Wink

)). She pulled her hair back, and headed down to the hanger of the floating Casino.

On the way down, she stopped by a training room in the Employee's Only section of the casino. She went in, but was surprised to see it occupied by a man ((Rahalin)), engaged in very specialized combat training.

"Oh, uh, I'm sorry," Brina said, not recognizing the man. "Who are you, and what are you doing down here in the Employee's Only hall?"

She didn't want to be rude, but she was curious. Unless Kat had failed to mention a new emplyee to her, which she seriously doubted, he had no business being down here.
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Kat Nargal · Watto Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 211 Location: australia

Finally having a chance to check his comm, kat was astonished to find a comm from zara telling her that the blacksun meeting had gone bad despite the presence of the jedi, and that ronin was in trouble. Tapping on his commlink, he shot a very quick aknowledgement off to zara, before sending another comm to brina

"Ronin and zara are in trouble, I dont have time to explain. Ill be back soon.

Love kat."

Kats mind was already ticking over as he bolted for the panther, only stopping to pick up his duel blaster pistols, his vibrosword and his crossbow, along with a set of thermal detonators and some grenades.

When he was aboard the panther, he quickly fired it up, and took it into hyperspace as quickly as he could, heading for coruscant.
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Rahalin Toral II · Watto Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Posts: 118

<<ooc>> fyi, Rahalin is a Wraith <<end>>

Gradually, Rahalin realized he was not alone. Still, the program that was running in the combat drones he was dealing with could not be turned off until the exercise was over. He barely spared a glance for the newcomer until he had dropped the last drone with a well placed strike.

He walked over to the newcome, sweating from his exertions. The Defel assassin carefully sized the new comer up from a short distance away and decided that she was currently just being cautious and was not going to attack him.

Slowly, so as not to alarm her and precipitate any rash actions, he walked over to the bench where he had left his regular clothes and armor and picked up the shirt onto which he had placed the pin given to him back at the Coruscanti headquarters of the Link.

He walked over to Brina displaying the pin for her to see as he did so. "Names Rahalin. Yes, I am a new employee, just hired in. Oversaw a few things back on Coruscant then followed orders to head over here and wait. Found myself losing my edge rather quickly and came down here looking to shake some of the rust off."

Rahalin smile ruefully at her and the mess that was the remnants of the droids he had been fighting. "As you can see, my skills aren't One hundred percent but they are rapidly coming back."

He paused and thought a moment before going on in a cold, flat voice, "And you would be? And don't tell me you are the local entertainment or bar-girl. It wouldn't be professional."
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Brina Thalin · Posted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 06:46 pm Post subject:

Brina was curious. She had never met a Defel before, but she had studied their species, and she recognized that Rahalin was one of them.

She hid a smile at his last flat comment. Little did he know that she had only recently vacated a job doing just that... "I'm Brina Thalin," she introduced herself. "I work as a pilot here with the Link. And one of your only co-workers."

The red-headed woman made no comment on his combat skills, but nevertheless she was impressed dispite his claim that he was rusty. Not many beings could dispatch that many droids so easily.

"How long have you been working at the Link, Rahalin, and what were you hired to do?" she asked. "I apologize for not having met you earlier...I've been away on assignment."

The guy was nice enough, Brina thought. A little dry, but that was alright with her. She most likely wouldn't be working directly with him much anyway...she just felt like it would be a good thing to get aquainted with him. She believed in meeting as may people as she could in her line of work; not only could they pay off if she needed a favor, but they could be handy other ways as well.
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Rahalin Toral II · Watto Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Posts: 118

Rahalin took a moment to size up Brina after her last statement. "You probably a very good pilot, but I think more. Most pilots don't take the time to keep themselves as trim as you are." He knew the standards by which human's judged each other even if he could not comprehend them.

"As for me, I am a new hire. Someone decided my last boss had outlived his life expentancy and decided his court needed repainting in red. I was left alive. Left my master's court in a hurry and headed to the Link and impressed someone enough to be hired as a special projects advisor. I was told to head here and wait. Nice place to wait."

He paused a moment, considering his last meeting with that being that had terminated his boss and switched topics back to his former employer's demise. "Would you believe my initial reaction during that carnage that I was seeing a fallen Jedi? I have seen enough footage of Jedi to understand that they are able to react differently than most and that was what this person was doing. In addition, this assassin tore the arms of a Gamorean and beat a dozen people with them so I though I was seeing a very physically powerful Jedi."

"Then to my horror, I get this new job, come here and run into the same person. She lets me go, but not before I learn that she was not a jedi. Somewhere out there is a humanoid form droid whose skills I want to match someday, but i never want to come up against."

He switched topics again, "You said you had been out on assignment. What were you doing for the Link? Or is it as you humans say, too personal?" Rahalin closely watches Brina, hoping to gauger her reaction.
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Brina Thalin · Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2005 04:05 pm Post subject:

She listened with interest, especially noting the information about the deadly droid. She might have to look into that...it was curious that she had gotten by the scanners unnoticed. However, when he asked her more about herself, she answered readily.

"No, it's not too personal," she said lightly. "I was most recently on a run with Kat Nargal, delivering some supplies to one of our customers on Naboo."

She shrugged. "There are lots of runs like that. Most of the time, I'm not told the cargo...after all," she said with a small laugh, "I'm just the pilot, not in charge of this sort of thing."

Brina nodded to the other employee. "And what about you? What are you doing with the Link?"

Her comlink was beeping softly, but she ignored it for now. She could check it later--most likely, it was nothing important.
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Rahalin Toral II · Watto Joined: 09 Oct 2005 Posts: 118

A quiet chime erupted from the bag that held Rahalin's street clothes. He grimaced as he had not placed anything in there that should make a beeping sound. He began to move purposely towards the door when a familiar and unwelcome voice sounded from within the bag.

"Seems you are everywhere I look little wraith. Twigged a small report of a private network of the link you might be interested in. Seems Zara is giving birth and might want a little help in the form of your escort duties. Then again, you have to consider whom is talking to you."

Rahalin turned back to Brina. "Yes, that is the droid."

The droid continued, "Which reminds me, name's Kala. My residence happens to be 1 Temple Way, Coruscant. I wouldn't advise looking me up in anything other than a friendly manner."

Rahalin blinked and then turned to Brina. "If you don't mind, could you make sure the nursery is ready? I am sure there is a droid or medical practioner whom you could find that would know if everything possible has been done."

Not bother to look behind him, Rahalin headed for his ship to retrieve a few items. On the way to the room, he ordered the Links attending physician to accompany him and bring whatever he needed to care for a pair of newborns and their mother and ordered a freighter pilot from the reserve roster. When he got to the bay, the dockmaster was waiting for him.

One look at the man's ashen face had Rahalin ready to drop to the ground at a moment's notice. He stopped, though, when he realized that the man wasn't nervous but rather was recovering from a definate fright.

In a quavering voice, the grizzled man handed Rahalin a datapad. "Cool customer comes through here an hour ago, tells me to give you that YT-2400 sitting in slip 007. Calls it the Ti something. When I tried to ask what was going on, she picked me up and shook me like a rag doll. Those two boys tried to stop her, only she moved like a jedi or something. Said to tell you she wasn't worried and neither should you as long as you stay away from her and hers."

Rahalin nodded. One look at the ship told him it was far different than any 2400 series he had ever seen.

He climbed aboard just as the doctor, his assisstant, and another pilot showed. We waived them onboard and told them to pick a room. A couple of stevedores loaded a cargo bay under the close supervision of one of the doctor who eventually gave Rahalin the go ahead.

The wraith immediately decided to push the engines to get a feel for the craft's handling. He blinked when he realized that as big as the craft was, it could probably outmaneuver some starfighters with the right pilot behind the helm. He looked at the unfamiliar markings and wondered whose ship it had been before. As they entered hyperspace to head towards Coruscant, he realized that the ship probably was ex-military since it was fairly well maintained, cleaned, and well provisioned.
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Zara Nargal · Posted: Sat Oct 29, 2005 05:10 am Post subject:

Zara had spent the trip lying down resting, letting Rahalin pilot the ship back to the Casino. Once they were back she nodded to him, indicating a bonus for a speedy return.

"After the meeting with Black Sun, how they turned it into a trap, we need to be fully on the alert for intruders, infiltrators into the Casino. They declared war on us and we need to be on the alert in every way. They could pose as patrons to scout us out, to see what our weakness is. We're going to make sure that there are none. I want this place safe for both patrons, staff and my family alike. All aspects of this Casino are to be gone over. I want it safe to bring my babies back here."

She recalled the first exercise that Kat employed that Bounty Hunter for... he'd had the plans stolen. She now wanted the older security measures changed, upgraded. Zara went up to her penthouse, indicating for Rahalin to follow and also sending a comm to Brina, telling her that she'd returned and that she would like to see her up in the penthouse.

Arriving in there, Zara was greeted by an estatic Rascal, the large black cat giving a rumbling purr deep in his throat as she patted him in greeting. She spent a while petting the cat before moving to the security panel, indicating for her employee's to join her in going over every inch of the security of the Casino. She would welcome any suggestions no matter what they were. She also put out a call for some Bounty Hunters. She would put a price on the Black Sun operatives, Piccolo and Fett in particular.
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