Out of the Frying Pan... (d20 Star Wars)

[Kemrain]

"We should probably fall back," Felia says softly, slowly rising from cover and heading toward the rear exit of the room, with the sparking sound. The repulsorlift engines overhead trouble her, and she worries that Kellon has already fled. "Grab that blaster," she instructs Femi, "We could use the extra firepower, and I doubt the police need the evidence."

She cautiously pokes her head through the doorway through which the smoke is escaping, holding her blaster up and at the ready. (Spot +0)

 

[Ambrus]

DRK-1X, floating in Torrba the Serene's audience chamber, continues to monitor local comlink channels including Tal and Felia's.

Shadow:[sblock]The diminutive probe droid silently watches the hutt's reaction to the news and continues to translate his words into nemoidian for its Mistress while he speaks. When Torrba's attention turns to his guards and their report of the Sith's disappearance DRK-1X takes the opportunity to unobtrusively float forward a half meter to Dofina's ear hole, lowers its vocabulator's volume and whispers to her in nemoidian; "Inquiry: Mistress, should I inform Torrba about my suspicions concerning a spy, or of the violent altercation in Kellon's cantina and inform the refugees of the imminent arrival of imperial forces in this district?"[/sblock]

 

[Bobitron]

"We should probably fall back," Felia says softly, slowly rising from cover and heading toward the rear exit of the room, with the sparking sound.

"You got it." Tal walks cautiously with Felia, covering the other door.

 

[Toric_Arthendain]

Femi picks up the small blaster and follows the others to the rear exit. He tucks the newly acquired blaster into his belt but still doesn't draw his own blaster, content to keep his hand resting on the grip.

 

[shadowbloodmoon]

Femi picks up the blaster and follows the rest of you to the back doorway. Felia instantly sees what is causing the sound as she pokes her head through. A set of stairs lead upwards to a dark room, its door forced open by something, causing the wires to be torn form their housings. These live wires are sending sparks flying in all directions of the room. You can also see a window that is open to the outside, through which the blaster haze is escaping.

DRK-1X:
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Dofina shakes her head slightly and whispers to you. "No, he has enough to worry about, and if my suspicions are correct, we may need to use that information later." She then pauses, as if unsure of what to do about the three refugees. "I'm quite sure they can be of further use to us, even after they complete Torrba's request. If warning them would suffice, then perhaps it is best."

You then watch as Torrba's dais rises on its own accord and begins to float in the direction of a doorway that wasn't there before. You also overhear the following:

"What? Should we tell Torrba?"
"Not unless you want to be fed to his pet. When did he disappear?"
"Almost exactly when that Sith woman did. We think.."
"Don't think. Just find him."

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[Kemrain]

Felia pulls her head back into the room, looking at Tal and Femi.
"Stairs up, and the door at the top's been forced open. Damaged circuitry. It's what's sparking like that. Tal, why don't you take point to the top? Femi, you can cover our rear."
Taking a moment to regard the Jedi, she speaks to him specifically. "You have a blaster already," she starts, adding very quietly, "And a you-know-what. It's a little thing anyways. If you don't think you're going to use it, it would be nice to have a second one tucked away in my clothes." She shows him her tiny six-shot hold-out blaster and gestures to the one he just put into his belt. "I don't need it, but it would make me feel a little safer."

OOC: Not that it's necessary, given you're a player, but: (Diplomacy +7)

 

[Bobitron]

Tal nods quickly and heads up the stairs once the group seems ready. He is cautious of the window, concerned there might be a person watching it woth a blaster ready to unleash a bolt or two at anything that moves.

 

[Toric_Arthendain]

Femi nods and pulls the newly acquired blaster from his belt, handing it to Felia. He then waits for her to start up the stairs before he falls in behind her, glancing over his shoulder every few seconds to see if they are being followed yet. He continues to keep his hand on his holstered blaster but doesn't draw it yet.

 

[Ambrus]

DRK-1X turns its full attention momentarily to the channel it's using to communicate with the trio in the nearby building, attempting to ensure that it is secure (Computer Use +14) before transmitting. "Report: An imperial trooper unit is expected to enter this sector shortly with the intention of searching the hutt's residential complex. A temporary relocation of personnel is currently underway."

Shadow:
[sblock]Watching the hutt and his guards' evacuation, the diminutive probe droid continues to whisper to its Mistress; "Report: The refugees have been warned Mistress. Also, I believe Torrba's guards are secretly discussing whether to reveal to him that the male Twi'Lek has likewise disappeared." DRK-1X waits a moment to gauge its Mistress' reaction to this latest development before continuing. "Inquiry: Shall we retire to the Geth Hound Mistress?"[/sblock]

 

[Kemrain]

Felia takes the blaster from Femi, tucking it into her clothing for consealment and smiling in thanks at the Jedi before she starts to follow after Tal. She takes time to look out the window, trying to use visual cues to gague where in the building they are. She stops as she hear's X's report, groaning softly.
"We should pick up the pace a little," she tells Femi. "Company's on it's way."
She moves closer to Tal, moving as quietly as she's able (Move Silently +0) as she ascends behind the mercenary.