Author Topic: Star Wars: Actionable Bargains (Read 3364 times)

Ghondar · « **Reply #75 on:** September 19, 2018, 12:14:57 am »

I get up, lock on my helmet and follow Kenno. "I´ll go with you. My legs need some stretching. And I could use some bargaining practice." The helmet reproductor gives the last statement somewhat sinister tone, as does the fact that I check my DC-17 blaster pistol as I say that. I leave my rifle on board, not expecting much trouble now, but I do keep my pistol handy. Always.
I turn back to the remaining two. "I don´t expect trouble, but do keep your comlinks handy, okay?"
As we stride down from the ramp, I look around the docking bay, almost casually checking for something unusual or dangerous, more from a habit than anything else.

Spoiler: perception (hover to show)

sienn_sconn · « **Reply #76 on:** September 19, 2018, 12:34:49 pm »

The fuel warehouse says they will get a truck to you as quickly as possible. Sure enough, within 30 minutes, a hover truck arrives to collect the cargo. While a small army of worker droids transfer the cargo from your ship to the truck, the driver does a quick scan of each container and then asks for a thumbprint. "Once the thumbprint confirms and checks out from our database on Lehopa, you should get your credits in a couple minutes."

Meanwhile, Kenno and Hetton spot a young Chagrian man just into adulthood who appears to be the vendor of the cargo skiffs.

Hetton spots a port authority officer who has become very angry with a Squib, but nothing that poses an immediate danger to himself or the others.

Gungan Mania · « **Reply #77 on:** September 19, 2018, 06:09:24 pm »

"Very good, very good, here is my thumb print." Yoss then checks out his credit balance to make sure. He also tries to keep careful watch on exactly which cargo the droids are carting off the ship. Assuming everything checks out he then works on cleaning up the cargo space while waiting for Kenno and Hetton to return with a cargo skiff. In the cargo hold he rubs his belly while contemplating the remaining birds and begins to wonder where the nearest sabacc game might be taking place.

Sparx MacGyver · « **Reply #78 on:** September 19, 2018, 06:42:48 pm »

Dokai nods. "Yeah, sure. I'll give ya a hand."

Ghondar · « **Reply #79 on:** September 20, 2018, 12:39:41 am »

We approach the Chagrian. "Su cuy´gar. /Hello/." I speak in even tone and walk to him, stopping half a meter shy of invading his personal space. "We need a cargo skiff in good condition. Nothing big, about ten crates plus four people. Got something?"
I look around his skiffs (those that can be seen, at least) and try to estimate their general condition.

Spoiler: perception (hover to show)

sienn_sconn · « **Reply #80 on:** September 20, 2018, 01:49:22 pm »

Yoss has to correct a couple of droids about which crates they are exactly supposed to be taking, but the loading otherwise goes smoothly. True to the driver's word, 2000 credits appear in Yoss' account within a couple of minutes after his thumbprint clears. The birds squawk and flutter about their cages, preening and pecking with equal aplomb. One male eyes the contemplative Gungan, pecks at the ground absently, and trumpets loudly, oblivous to the concepts of decks and dealing.

The young Chagrian nods eagerly at Hetton. "Yes, sir! I've got just the thing here for you!" He leads you over to a skiff that is somewhat battered with mismatched paint, but when he turns over the motor, it purrs steadily if not enthusiastically. "20 credits per day." He rocks nervously from foot to foot, obviously waiting for your approval.

Ghondar · « **Reply #81 on:** September 21, 2018, 11:25:21 pm »

I look the skiff over. It may not look like much, bit it will get the job done, I decide.
"That´s adequate." I approve. "If it goes smoothly, we will need it only for a day." I think about adding some threat if it turns out to be a wreck, but decide against. There´s no need to rub my ego here. And after all, if the skiff IS a wreck, I can always turn ugly even without forewarning.
I reach into my pocket, and give him creds in hard cash. "Ret´urcye mhi!" I bid him farewell. As we leave, I muse that if he understands mando´a, the goodbye isn´t very reassuring, meaning literaly "maybe we will see each other again."
On the way back, I try to push the skiff a bit when it is safe, to sharper turns, harder braking or higher power. I want to check if there is no hidden, dangerous fault.
"With the free trade and all, there are bound to be various guns here, among others. Will you be looking to add something to your collection?" I ask Kenno to pass the time quicker.

Zuko Mal · « **Reply #82 on:** September 23, 2018, 10:02:14 am »

"Only if we get into trouble" replies Kenno, gripping tightly to the side of the skiff as it takes a tight turn. Defeated gunmen are his favorite source of new hardware. "So hopefully not... we've already been through more on this trip than we bargained for..." Pauses again as the mando put the skiff through another maneuver. "Although..." Kenno trails off, thinking that it had been a while since he had gotten into a fight... maybe too long. Maybe some trouble would be welcome he thinks with a tiny Rodian smile.

Ghondar · « **Reply #83 on:** September 24, 2018, 12:59:02 am »

"Sorry for the flying. I just want to make sure we won´t spill our cargo on the way to the warehouse." I apologize as Kenno has to hold tight for another maneuver.
"Although? You itching for a fight, vod? You know the old proverb, don´t you? Be carefull what you wish for, you might get it." Then I laugh. "But cryptic advice aside, I could use some tra´cyar ge´kaan myself /shooting excersie/." Then I think about how long it was since I had some female company and add half to myslef. "I wouldn´t mind some haav´yam ge´kaan, either./bedroom excersie/"

Zuko Mal · « **Reply #84 on:** September 25, 2018, 09:11:51 am »

Kenno chuckles. "Either way... I've got a bad feeling about this." When the skiff pulls up to the ship, Kenno hops off, eager to get the cargo loaded and a way. As he hurries up the boarding ramp, he stops and takes a final look around, checking for watchful eyes.

Spoiler: Perception Check (hover to show)

sienn_sconn · « **Reply #85 on:** September 25, 2018, 01:19:14 pm »

It was so subtle that Kenno almost didn't spot it. He sees a Gran maintenance worker perched high above on a rooftop while he works on an electrical box. The Gran swivels an eye to look at the cargo being loaded onto the skill, then gently pinches his collar and speaks into it. He repeats this two more times, then packs up his gear and disappears from sight.

Gungan Mania · « **Reply #86 on:** September 25, 2018, 04:28:32 pm »

Once the cargo is loaded, Yoss locks the ship behind them and hops into the pilot's seat on the skiff, double checking to make sure both his blasters and atl-atl are holstered and ready. "Let's get this stuff where it needs to go! Then we can hit the bar!" Yoss gargles a bit as he checks the instrument panel, hoping it holds together all the way across town and back.

Ghondar · « **Reply #87 on:** September 25, 2018, 10:52:22 pm »

"Just a sec! I gotta pack my gear!" I stop Yoss before he locks the ship and run in to get my rifle, grenades and jetpack. The rest of the stuff is already on my belt. Then I walk out.
"Ok, you can lock it. I wanted to gear up. It looks better, and with the way we taunted Lady Luck, I feel much safer." And to myself, I think: And I would by kind of disappointed if nothing came up
I then climb on the skiff with the others and prepare for a ride. I occasionally look around for trouble, getting more frequent as we get closer to the warehouse.

Spoiler: if Kenno tells us about the gran (hover to show)

Spoiler: perception (hover to show)

Zuko Mal · « **Reply #88 on:** September 26, 2018, 09:52:20 am »

"Look out guys... Looks like we might have company. Someone is taking an interest in our shipping.. Kenno does his best to hurry the loading along. He stops at one point to check on his blasters, making sure they are fully loaded before continuing on. Kenno mounts up on one side of the skiff a place that he could easily jump out of, keeping a sharp eye out for an ambush. "Let get there and get this over with before anything blows up."

sienn_sconn · « **Reply #89 on:** September 26, 2018, 09:38:09 pm »

As the group travels through the city, things appear to be going well. Locals dine at outside cafes, billboards flash and sparkle to attract attention, and traffic is no worse than anywhere else.

Hetton's sharp eyes spot a group of 4 riders dressed in rough but functional jumpsuits and mounted on snub-nosed swoops that appear to have been following them. As the Mandalorian watches, 2 of the swoops peel off, each going down a different city block. Hetton's military mind recognizes a classic flanking maneuver adapted for vehicles.

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