Cool down

[Telcontar]

  oh Doug, not for nothing but this thread is called "Cool Down" how active do you want it? 

[tomcat]

LOL! Yea, Tom, it looks like I probably should have gone the other way. I'll have a new post up in the morning. Feel free to add something else if you wish.

[Telcontar]

Farok watched the Bounty Hunter leave the ship. He waited a moment and then looked around the room. "Well that was interesting. Probably need to change the locks by the way."

"So Brim, what does your Jedi Code tell you to do now? Join the morally despicable Bounty Hunter and help a criminal drug lord corner the market and distribution of a drug and attack a planet with an enslaved population working with a cult dedicated to enslaving the will of people for their own ends? This by the way is headed by a Dark Jedi.  Where in this equation are justice and the right path of peace?"

"For that matter can any here answer that question?" Farok took another pull off of his flask and noticed that he was going to have to head home or to the cantina shortly for a resupply.

"I'm not the Prince or judge of the galaxy, hell I was planning on being a cantina drunk with a hot concubine until only a couple of days ago. Screw Kenobi and his self righteous yes and no answers and inability to take a stand. Who are the good guys here? I don't know. But I have been involved in drug wars before. Antaruss and the Hutts run a cleaner operation. Their goals are profit and influence, both of which rely on order and peace to function. Cults dedicated to enslaving people to their will to pour them iced kafa while they kick their feet up and feed off of suffering is something else. Knowing the way the galaxy works I can tolerate the first kind of bantha bags. These other guys though... they gotta go."

"Production center or distribution center in the end doesn't really matter. Either way blowing it up screws up their operation, Jengo Fett had that right at least. It's a play that they cant ignore. I like this kind of old school mission. Find a guy who knows something, beat the information out of him and blow up his operation after he talks. Classic Jedi mission. When do we leave because my flask is about dry and I need to grab some things."

[sdrotar]

"I think I should stay flying the ship or as cover for this mission.  Deathstick production is not something I should probably be too close to at the moment." she muttered, loud enough for everyone to hear.  Was she talking to everyone, or just herself?  Who knows.

Caden raised an eyebrow, but said nothing. "How about that," he thought. There was hope for her yet.

[tomcat]

Brim shook his head at Farok, "I answer you Farok, that I believe completely in an idea, code or entity that wishes to see peace and freedom amongst all, but has the willingness to defend those principles when necessary. The Jedi that was here prior did not ask us to undertake this action, it was those very individuals who are responsible for it. I will lend my hand in seeing it through so that in effect one of the underworld entities can topple, and with hope weaken those others that are also in the illicit trade. As for the bounty hunter, all we need is his information. His agenda is his own and if we are no longer in his sights, all the better. Hopefully, there will be a day when you will see the galaxy... the Republic... once more, not through your jaded glasses, but through the enlightenment you were given by the Jedi Knights who have all but fallen. Until then, we must agree to disagree, but work together for success."

Logar'Dan spoke next, "We need a few days for some new equipment to arrive, but after that we are free to leave this place."

The Rodian nodded, "Then I suggest one of us makes haste to ask Fett to wait on us." He turned to Caden, "If no one has anything to add, then I also suggest Captain, that we leave for Malastare when the new items are stowed on board. If I may also recommend that our new companion Farok be made part of this crew, if he wishes. It seems to me his knowledge and warrior skills may come in useful."

[Callowmoryne]

Logar nodded to Brim. "Ill gladly go after Fett. let him know we are waiting on supplies. Maybe pick his brain some on the missioin."

[tomcat]

Logar did not see the Rodian give him a nod, as he turned and went for the landing ramp. He exited the ship and realized that Tatooine could either kill you with heat, or freeze you to death for the suns had set and the night air was quickly becoming chilled. He only gave it a passing thought and began to run in the direction that he assumed the bounty hunter would have gone - out of the landing bay and then north. Based on Sam's re-telling of the street attack, Fett had approached their bay from that direction.

It was the right choice.

It didn't take long before he saw the Mandalorian strolling through the shadowed Mos Entha streets. There was light coming from street lamps and shops that were still open. Logar discontinued his fast pace and proceeded to approach Boba Fett at a walk. He was about to call to him, so as not to make the bounty hunter jumpy, but Fett somehow beat him to the call.

"I hope that you are catching up with me so that we can finalize any plans." Fett stopped and turned around to face Logar'Dan. "Anything else might be unhealthy."

[Callowmoryne]

Logar felt a rush at the boutny hunters threat. He was smart enough to know if Logar wanted him dead he would never have gotten this close to the man without firing a shot. Fett was the type that Logars mother would call a "Tough Customer". Its was best to respond in kind to these types.  Logar just smiled at the bounty hunter."Id hate to break the majesty of this cool night with blasterfire and your pleas for help. No i came to talk. Shall we walk? Where are we headed? Someplace warm i hope."

[tomcat]

"I am heading to my ship. I have some things to prepare before I leave." Fett turned, but waited for Logar to catch up before he began to walk again. "What do you want to talk about."

[sdrotar]

  I'm going to assume our upgrades haven't been installed yet.

"Right," Caden nodded. He was getting uncomfortable on Tatooine, anyway - at this point, it didn't seem safe for them to stay anywhere for too long. "I'll start plotting a course now. We're re-stocked, but I've ordered some new work to be done on the ship's interior - it might come in very handy."

"Farok, you're free to join us if you'd like," he added. After all, Britton's passing meant they could fit him on the ship, even if it wasn't a roomy, luxury hotel. "I know you don't think much of Kenobi, but apparently he thinks better of you, and, well... most of the people here got on board with less to recommend them," he said with a smirk. "We could use you."

"Once Logar gets whatever he can and the upgrades are complete, we can shove off."

[Callowmoryne]

Logar fell in beside the bounty hunter on his left and matched his pace. Scanning the streets ahead, eyes always moving. He felt more comfortable walking next to Fett thanhe had in weeks. It seemed strange to him. "I came to pick your brain really. Your the type to already be planning this assault in your head. Also we've an order in with a local for supplies, Armor, upgrades for the ship etc. So we will be a few days before we can jump off this rock. I thought you should know"

[tomcat]

"I've got an idea of what to do," Fett replied with a slight nod. "I have not been to Malastare in a while and have no recon of this valley, but I think I can play it based on what my father left me. We'll see. If that is a plan? Well... like I said, we'll see." They continued to walk along the street, "No problem with your supply time, I have no problem waiting a few more days. The Dug's should have no knowledge of another attack along that line, so there is no real urgency."

Fett looked Logar up and down, "You're not like the others in your group. You can always tell the ones that have seen real battle, and taken a life. There was another on your ship that was like you. I saw him on Jovan. Where is he?"

Logar knew that the bounty hunter was asking about Britton, and he told him he had been killed. He offered no other information.

Boba didn't ask anymore questions, only nodded, "Well be careful. They look like they will be relying on you on this mission and will most likely put you up front. Trying to defend others... that's a good way to get yourself killed. Take care of yourself first and those that can adapt will walk out with you. Still, that one-armed warrior has a reputation around here, and the cobbled-droid you have might make for a good soldier, too, so maybe you'll have some support. Once were on the ground in that jungle, it will be a brand new world to the rest." He then handed Logar a scrap of paper with a frequency code jotted down on it. "Once you and your companions are ready, transmit to me your departure time and I will match accordingly."

The Mandalorian helmet turned to face Logar as Boba Fett came to a halt. It was clear that the bounty hunter wanted to end their evening stroll. "Anything else you want to pick my brain about?"



Hey John, we don't have to RP out all of your questions you might have for Fett. You can list anything that you want to ask, and I will give you back the narrative with his answers - if he feels so inclined. 

[Callowmoryne]

Logar gave Fett one more wicked grin. "No im done asking questions. But you should know a few things, you got part of it right. Im not like the others aboard aegis, they  have'nt seen the the violence that i have time and time again. But they took me in you know. Gave me a purpose when i needed one besides just killing folks for the fun of it. Ive seen them under fire, And theres not one of them id call a coward or weak. And no one has to put me up front Fett. Not this crew or anyone else i ever worked for. Up front is where i like it. Guess ill be seeing you soon."  With a nod he stuffed the scrap of paper in one of his flight suits many pockets. Turned and headed back to the Aegis. His hands began to shake slightly. He felt better than he had in a long while.

[tomcat]

The two men separated and went in their perspective directions. Logar made it back to the Aegis without any incident and found some of the crew still moving about - others had turned in for the night. The next few days would be busy.



I am going to be starting the new thread for the story, but if you guys have any other character interaction that you wish to perform, feel free to do so.

[Telcontar]

Farok approached the docking bay to the Aegis on the appointed day for departure. The one armed man seemed to have either replaced his customary robes with new ones, or had cleaned the ones that he wore. His beard as well seemed to be less scraggily and if not trimmed, free of the omnipresent dust and grime of Tatoonie. His one hand was occupied with a suspensor handle the other end of which was a trunk, probably containing all the worldly possessions of the former Padawan. The trunk however was lost in the background, for he was not alone. Someone followed slightly behind him.

A female Twi'lek, Brim and Kara may have remembered having seen her in the cantina, was following in his wake. She was dressed in the regular modest flowing robes of the people of Tatoonie, but on her they seemed to better define her body and the grace of her movements, perhaps the way she carried herself or the shape of her body changed the way the robes were worn. Others around her who dressed the same, like Farok, seemed shabbier and more awkward in comparison.  She looked straight ahead looking neither to the right or left, the heat seemed to not bother her as she took small steps to remain behind Farok. A coy half smile seemed to greet everything her eyes came across.

When Farok stopped before the ship he released the suspensor and she took his hand and smiled.  She seemed at first to be colored blue, but as she moved or the light changed or the angle, the color too appeared different. It had subtleties and hues that could not be called singularly blue or green, or any of the myriad colors of water. She had the appearance of deep flows of ice that changed with the hour of the day or the position of the observer. Farok looked at the crew members who were nearby and made the introduction.

"This is my companion, Ardana Mitt`Ayehe, I have told her of all of you and she extends her greetings."

Farok touched his forehead and bowed. Ardana did the same at his side but remained bent at the waist while he spoke, "From the desert we come, far from home, and ask for your hospitality so the jinn may not find us alone and far from kiva and fogou. Our water we offer freely to be mixed with the tribe for the blessing and health of all. Our journey may be long, but let us keep the old ways still in our hearts none the less, and remember the peace of the desert."