High Law and Low Justice, Part 5

[DrZombie]

Saanath's face grows increasingly long as he listens to Gwydion's assessment of his idea. At Gwydion's description of it all spiralling down to hell in a hand basket, Saanath perks up slightly.

"Sounds just like my childhood," he retorts with a grin.

But it quickly fades away. With a slow sigh, Saanath settles back into his chair and scrubs his hands through his hair.

"OK. So how do you suggest we play it?"

"Either play it straight with the Aslan, see if they know what is happening, or do some research on our own, but quietly. People who will kill an entire spaceship to test something won't hesitate on us getting a bit of an accident if we stick our noses in the wrong alley."

 

[doghead]

"I don't think that incident with Trel directly related to what happened next. But if Trel was ..." Saanath shakes his head and takes a drink of his beer. He is silent for a moment, gazing around the restaurant at the other patrons.

"Perhaps I am going about this the wrong way. Perhaps I should focus my efforts on finding any of Trel's relatives and passing on the news of his passing.

'If there are any dark things lurking in the shadows ..."

Saanath shrugs, then grins.

"So, tell me about your day," he says lightly.

 

[DrZombie]

"yeah. 's been a nice day, really. Long time since I had so much fun with my clothes on." Gwydion say with a big fat grin.
"I had the data with me, so I went to see the horsies. Hung around a little, then approached one of their pets. Made some vague promises, told him to get the money ready, and said I'd be back. So I hung around a little, and noticed that I was being followed. Me being my own subtle self waved at the couple following me. They tried to pretend nothing is going on. So, bold as brass I go in, exchange some threats, insult them a bit untill they cave in, transfer the money. The moment I hand over the data we get attacked by a SWAT-team, coming in guns blazing. Fortunately they miss, so I get to toss 'em around a little, throw a table at them and manage to slip out in the confusion.
So there I stand, fighting the urge to take a weapon with me. I wash, change clothes and walk out, smiling.
I'm waiting for the bus, and who happens to be there? Eleanor. I'm very happy to appear to have been with her all the time, since they are looking for a single man.
Now, I know I have a way with the ladies, but she's a bit too easy. Looks like she doesn't want to be spotted alone either. We chat, I tell some outrageous stories about my scouting and merc days, entertaining about half the carrier on our way back.
We're standing in line at the ET-zone , under suspiciously tight police control. Suddenly, a man tries to make a run for it. Wel, Eeanor just happens to fall and push someone against the persuing coppers. Interesting, no? Especially if you know DePaulo told me she's a marine with two medals."

 

[Wilphe]

Edit:
Realized De Paolo wasn't clear
Eleanor was the Marine in question, he was asking about the person she helped escape
The two people following you at the K'kree Expo he'll try and get a match on and get back to you

 

[DrZombie]

Edit : edited my little rant.

 

[doghead]

ic - HLLJ

Saanath is quiet while Gwydion tells his story. Saanath nods in all the right places, but the 1000 yard stare suggest he's not really all there. Gywdion's conclusion bring a grunt from Saanath.

"The little vixen.

"How do you know that she wasn't one of the ones who crashed your party?"

 

[Wilphe]

OOC:
[sblock]As this conversation is ongoing I'll note move on until you are done[/sblock]

 

[DrZombie]

ic - HLLJ


"How do you know that she wasn't one of the ones who crashed your party?"

"I don't actually. It's another possibility. Hmmm.

The thing is, I've got what I wanted, which is a bucketload of cash and a poke in the horsies eyes. I suggest we get outta here asap.

It might make sense if she's marine cloak and dagger, and she doesn't know about navy cloak and dagger, so we're working at cross-purposes here.
"

 

[doghead]

ic - HLLJ

"Just a thought. You said that you tackled one of them pretty hard. And Eleanor was looking a little sore when you saw her. Give her a big hug when she arrives and see what happens?"

Saanath shrugs. He still hasn't quite sorted out all the various parties involved in the transaction. The navy he understands. But where do the Marines come in to it? And why wouldn't they know what the navy was up to, and vice versa.

"Whatever, I agree. Lets blow this rock."

 

[DrZombie]

(Wilphe, I think that's your cue)