Hunted: Enemies of the Empire

[FreeXenon]

Trangle (Male Ithorian Jedi); HP 30/30 (12)

Mulling over the Bata's words and his guidance from the force makes him wonder. Trangle whispers to the group "Perhaps the empire does want you, but they are using you as bait to get at us. We may want to take extra precautions, just in case." He looks to the rest of group for their reaction and Bata's.

[OOC: He searches his feelings about the process of escorting Bata to his ship.]

 

[RisingPhoenix]

"Excuse me, us? I have no reason to be on the Empire's 'watch' list. I'm just a mercenary...but I told you I'd help so I'll help." She purses her lips, leaning forward, pushing her drink over infront of Bata so he can have it if he wants it. "We'll need the layout between wherever you are staying and the launch pad, as well as the schematics for your ship. Oh, and I want half, up front."

 

[FreeXenon]

Trangle (Male Ithorian Jedi); HP 30/30 (12)

"Is not our mutual employer one of the last remaining collective pains in the side of the Empire in one of the most annoying ways - indirectly." He smiles as only an Ithorian can. "Or not."

 

[Max]

"How much is the bounty, Bata? The amount will give us an idea how serious they are," says Nyub. He doesn't say the rest, but it will obviously also tell us if his 1000 credit offer is reasonable.

"And how soon do you want to leave? Are we planning this for the future, or are we going straight to your ship from here?"

 

[airwalkrr]

[sblock=FreeXenon]You get the sense that escorting Bata to his ship is a good idea.[/sblock]

Bata produces a datapad and says, Here are the schematics for the ship. As for the space docks where my ship is located, they are less than half a kilometer away through Cloud City. Not far, but still not anything I am certain I can get to safely by myself. As for payment up front, I'm afraid I don't trust Zin THAT much. I know how much he likes money, and dangling a carrot is the only way I can be sure to get your help.

[sblock=RisingPhoenix]You failed a Persuasion check to persuade him to give you half up front.[/sblock]

Bata takes a few more nervous sips of his drink, his eyes blinking rapidly and glancing all about him. He then answers Nyub, The bounty? On my head you mean? Oh dear, I guess about... um... 2500 credits. And yes, we should leave as soon as possible. Of course, discretion is the better part of valor. I wouldn't want to LOOK like I am in a hurry.

 

[FreeXenon]

Trangle (Male Ithorian Jedi); HP 30/30 (12)

Trangle stand up slowly and says quietly "I think it would be in our best interests to go to his ship. NOW!". He looks around the bar and then back to the group, awaiting their decision to leave.

 

[Max]

Nyub takes a quick look at the datapad, to see what kind of ship Bata has. He wants to see if there is room for all of us, if necessary.

"You seem to be looking for someone in particular, Bata, Nyub says quietly. "It wouldn't be Kinda Varrn would it? If you want us to get you to your ship alive, I suggest you tell us exactly who it is you fear, and why."

 

[airwalkrr]

Keep your voice down, Bata cautions as the Ithorian stands up. Remember I'm trying not to draw attention to myself.

Bata's ship is a modified Corellian YT-1300 transport called the Crossbow. It can easily carry your entire group if need be. The modifications include several hidden compartments, presumedly to allow the owner to smuggle hidden cargo.

Bata's face grows pale as Nyub mentions Kinda Varrn. Keeping his voice low, he informs you, I see you speak Durese. Very well. Kinda Varrn is a ruthless bounty hunter. I had a run-in with him many years ago, before I came to Bespin. I have heard he is in the area and I am afraid he might be seeking my bounty. That is why I need to get out of here, and haste would be preferred.

As he finishes speaking, you notice that a few patrons at the bar have taken notice of your group and are gesturing in your direction and speaking in hushed tones.

 

[RisingPhoenix]

"Staying here just became hazardous. We are leaving, now..." she hissed under her breath as they continued talking, flipping through the schematics, handing them back to bata and sliding out of the booth. She nodded to Trangle to start leading the way and casually put her hand on the back of bata's shoulderblades offering him a wolfish smile that was supposed to be casual, and failed miserablly.

 

[FreeXenon]

Trangle (Male Ithorian Jedi); HP 30/30 (12)

Trangle nods affirmatively and then starts to lead the way out using the route that is the most direct towards the door and will the fewest people in the way. As he is leaving he whispers "Perhaps someone could radio ahead to have the ship prep for take off so there is no delay from when we get there."