A New Beginning.

[Galykia]

"Nice to meet you Allana. Would you like to join us over at that table?" Killeth pointed over where he previously sat. He then turned and looked into at the troubled womens green eyes.

 

[PdPstyle]

He had been at the cantina long before this strange group had entered. A Republic soldier, two Twi'leks, and a man who traveled unhindered with a blind about his eyes. The group would not have attracted his attention normally, but there was something...different about this group. Dayton was content to sit and watch from a distance. It was after all, what he did for a living. As the group mingled and ordered drinks they were joined by another, a girl with a beautiful figure and powerful attitude, who reminded Dayton very much of an old friend he had left behind. "A strange mix" Dayton said to himself.

Not one to get involved in situations he could not predict the outcome for, Dayton leaned back in his chair, pulling his hoodie lower over his eyes. As the Republic soldier left the group to talk to yet another girl nearby, Dayton decided he would continue to watch this odd team and see if any more pieces fell into place.

 

[Dark Sister]

Allana thought hard about what she'd had been asked. I want to, he's really nice. But... that woman. She still scares me. Sure. I didn't catch your name though. Grabbing her drink, Allana got ready to head over, when she knew the soldier's name.

 

[Overseer]

She finally put the metallic mug down, now empty, and looked up. Her eyes narrowed as she gave back a fake smile to the woman. Her stained lips pursed in a moment of silence.
"Yes..well, I think it would be better if we discussed this in..private some other time."
Her green eyes once again stared down, avoiding eye contact with others. She tightened her brown cloak and gave out a small sigh.

Garev sat at the table listening to everything in the cantina. The soldier who had left the table to speak with the young girl. The hooded man in the corner whom appeared to be watching them out of pure curiosity. And the Captain who had recently joined them and obviously, yet covertly, set a private meeting with Goola.Her schedule had become rather full in a short time.

Garev was contacted by com-link, he was needed to clear up a misunderstanding between a seeker and someone related to the new schools construction. He leaned over to Goola once more.

I"I have a bit of business to attend to and it appears your schedule has become rather full as well. I guess I will have to take you shopping some other time. If you need anything do not hesitate to contact me." He said placing a communicator in her lap. "That will link you directly to me at any given time." he handed her a credit chip, "That's 4000 credits, it should last you until we meet again."

Garev lifted himself from the table. "It was nice meeting you all but I have some business to attend to. Hopefully we will cross paths again." He floated to the nearest waiter droid and informed it that 2000 credits of that tables tab was covered by him, then he left.

((Might be back later, handling a bit of business.))

 

[Captain Awesome]

Asha idly watched the bustling cantina. A smoky haze filled the air, and the ruckus of the drunken patrons was almost deafening.
She grinned to herself, and took another sip of the Tarisian ale she was nursing.
On the other side of the cantina, a figure entered the doorway. Then another, then another.
She had been on the turf long enough to figure out that they were Raz's thugs, but she wasn't sure who they were there for. She had missed a payment when a gunrunning job went bad, sure, but there were bigger priorities then she!
Nevertheless, she clutched her trusty blaster to her side as she watched the men wade through the crowd towards a hapless twi'lek, sitting in the bar no more then two feet away!
She watched as the man clamped a hand on the girl's shoulder.
"You're sittin' in me chair, love," he hissed.
Asha tried to sink into the shadows, but she was already unconsciously pressed flat against the wall.

 

[PdPstyle]

A scowl formed across Dayton's face. He did not mind that the thugs had arrived, they had no quarrel with him, but Datyon was not one to stand by as innocents were harmed. The twi'lek girl was young, almost to young to be out on her own. Dayton could not hear what the thugs were saying but, it oviously terrified the young twi'lek. Datyton scanned the drunken crowed, hoping that somone else would step in on behalf of the girl, seeing no one he sighed heavily. "Why do I get involved in these things?". Dayton loosened his balisong knife that was tucked into a special pocket in his sleeve. Letting it rest against his wrist would allow him to quickly draw the weapon in the event that something went wrong.

Dayton rose from his chair and, with his best imitation of a drunken stumble, headed over to the thugs. " Lisa! How ar ya? Who ar thiss men with you, your mother does not like ya...with strange men." Needless to say all parties involved were confused. Dayton had no idea who the girl was, but her reaction assured him her name was not Lisa. The thugs also seemed taken back, having a seemingly drunken man shouting at them and calling their would be target by a name they were not familiar with. Dayton leaned over and grabbed the nearest thugs shoulder with his right hand, the hand that did not hold a hidden weapon. "How do you know Lisa? My Lisa just got out of the hospital."

 

[Dark Sister]

Allana looked over at the strange new comers. This can't be good. Hey, I'll join you in a sec. I'll be right back. Allana didn't know who these new comers were, but she didn't like how they looked.

As she approached them from behind, Allana noticed that another being was there. Please don't hurt him. He's drunk! Allana noticed that the force shifted and showed the thugs annoyance and confusion at the man's words. Allright, I'll deal with the thugs first, then I'll help the drunkard. Hoping that her agile and strong body would help her with this fight, Allana slipped a viroblade from her belt into her right hand. I'll have to be quick.

 

[Galykia]

Killeth's eyes grew wide as the green eyed women pulled out her melee weapon. Killeth grabbed her arm quickly to stop her progression. He stared her in the eyes. "Might I suggest you put that toy away." He noticed many of the patrons of the cantina had drawn or prepared to draw their weapons in defense. "I am sure you and I can help with out attacking as a first resort." Killeth could feel the tension throughout the dusty old room.

 

[Captain Awesome]

Asha's pupils dilated as she noted the subtle glint of the knife in the drunkard's hand.
Two and two are four. Drunks and knives are trouble.
She took a deep pull from her drink, wishing that she were back in her ship and not so close to this brewing conversation.
One of the thugs glanced up at this drunk and whirled around on him angrily.
"Git away, old man! Go pass out somewhere else, or it'll be yours with hers!"
One of the thugs shoved Dayton, hard, in the chest.
Another thug, a surly twi'lek with a cybernetic eye, sat next to the terrified girl, laying his big smelly arm around her shoulders in an imitation of comeraderie.
"You're Allana Bestir, no? I hear there's a bit of a price on your head these days."

(OOC: You can feel free to rp the thugs, just don't make them do anything stupid.)

 

[PdPstyle]

Dayton stumbled back hard crashing into a nearby table, the thug was much larger than he was and much stronger as well. Dayton's back ached from the impact into the table but was still able to evade the upset owners. Dayton dove behind another table just as a glass of ale was hurled at his head.

The situation seemed to be deteriorating quickly, as dayton arose he was struck by yet another angered patron. A quick glance showed that the thugs attention had at least partially been pulled away from the girl. "Its time to leave" Dayton thought to himself. Limping, Dayton attempted to escape the chaos that was developing around him.

 

[Dark Sister]

Fine, I just don't see any other way to help her. Allana put her viroblade back into it's pouch, securing it to make Killeth feel better. I guess that was a little rash. I just wasn't thinking. Mildly embarassed about her stupidity, Allana turned back to the problem at hand. How are we going to help that Twi'lek out? She's terrified, and it's driving me NUTS!!!

(OOC: Is the thug talking to me, or is he just looking for me? :confused: Why is there a price on my head?)

 

[Captain Awesome]

((OOC)) Maybe there is a price on your head. Maybe there's a misunderstanding and they only think there's a price on your head (don't expect them to buy that). Just get the plot moving people, nothing exciting's happened yet.

 

[Dark Sister]

(OOC: K, Here goes!)

Allana was shocked at what she'd overheard the twi'lek bounty hunter say. Why would bounty hunters be looking for me? Remaining calm, Allana motioned for Killeth to follow her back to the table he'd mentioned sitting at. For some reason, those bounty hunters are after me. Do you have any clue what could set them after me? She whispered all of this to him, her face gave away none of her fear. I'm not even scratching my wrists like crazy! I'm getting better at controlling my fear at least.

 

[PdPstyle]

The crowd was becoming more and more violent as angry drunks lashed out at those around them. The bounty hunters were also becoming increasingly annoyed, this was supposed to be an easy pick up. The Twi'lik with a makeshift eye drew his hold out blaster. "SPREAD OUT, I want this paycheck today!" The trio began combing the bar, impeded by drunks and shattered tables. They were visibly on edge now, shoving people out of their way and generally making the situation worse.

 

[Ka've]

Vak didn't drink.

He was heading to the bar to meet his little brother, Sien. Sien was on leave from armed forces he was a part of, Vak had never paid that much attention to why he left their home on Nar Shadaa, he was just lucky his little brother had gotten out of the crime and desperation, if only to go kill people. At least in the armed forces he won't get in trouble for killing people. Or so he thought.

It seemed that Sien was a little too trigger happy, and a brief holo conversation had revealed that Sien had blasted a couple unarmed enemies on the battlefield of some lone planet.......he had apparently liked it too. A brief investigation was underway, although Vak doubted that anything would come of it, they were the enemy of course. Sien had already earned himself a few medals and was on the way to becoming a officer. They would restore Sien's honor and put him back on the killing field. Vak chuckled a little. Typical military ****s he thought.

Vak approached the bar to see his brother outside leaning against the entrance. Sien was totally different. His eyes were sunken in, his hair cut to the military fashion instead of the long hair Vak was used too. He smiled when he saw Vak. Was it forced? No matter. Vak hugged his brother hard, he would look after him now.

They entered the bar and found a table toward the back, their backs against the wall so Vak could watch the entrance. A old habit that had saved his ass a few times. He leaned over to his brother and said "How you doin little bro? You want something to drink in this place?" He looked around. What a shithole.

A driod approached his table and Sien ordered a drink. Vak frowned inside, Sien had ordered something hard. Sien said "....Thanks for coming big bro....i've been having some problems....nightmares...its good to see a familiar face" He smiled, this time Vak new it was forced.

A sudden crash distracted their reunion. They both whipped their heads around to see a fight about to ensue. Vak reached under his jacket and produced a blaster pistol, and placed it on the table in a statement that said 'Dont **** With Me'. Sien unholstered his leg blaster pistol and held it in his hand. He said to Vak "Lets watch this for a sec, if it gets bad we get outta here. I gotta ship we can get to if something really bad goes down...."

Vak hoped it wouldn't come to that.

 

[PdPstyle]

The room was about to erupt into an all out melee. Chairs and mugs were flying with deadly intent, fists were contacting faces and the bar smelled of sweat, blood and beer. The thugs rage was growing each second that passed. The girl they were seeking seemed to have vanished out from under their noses. All three had their blasters out, shoving and beating everyone in there way.

Dayton could not find his way out of the crowd. Everywhere he turned there was a drunk, a thug or a flying chair. All things considered he was relatively unharmed, a few bumps and bruises to be sure, but nothing that would really slow him down later. Dayton ducked his way past the table that had been occupied by the strange group, now vacant, and crawled under a table only to find himself looking up at two very angry humans. "This Just is not my day " Dayton said to himself as he knocked the table over and again tried to get lost in the mob.

 

[Ka've]

"Did that guy just-" Vak cut Sien short "Yeah he did". Sien looked around for the man and grabbed him by the collar, shoving his blaster into his face and saying "Whats the problem buddy? Can't you see that were just trying to have drinks in peace? And you gotta come over here and mess that up for us.....i think you owe me for my drink...."


Vak interrupted, saying "Worry about the few credits later, lets get the hell outta here and onto your ship..or at least away from this place, the security force is going to be here soon if this continues" He looked down at the ruin table, and then at the exit which was blocked by a few strong looking thugs. The message the sent was clear, no one was getting out.

Vak grabbed his blaster from the ground. Or without a fight he thought.

 

[Dark Sister]

Allana struggled with an urge to fight these thugs. This is so hard! They're looking for me, and this mayhem has broken loose. She turned to Killeth, Maybe, if I leave they'll come after me. Don't worry about me ok. Wait a sec, he's a soldier. I'll be able to see him again. I'll try and find you at the barracks later. Allana started towards the doors, and stopped right in front of the two thugs that stood in front of them. Well, this'll be fun. Excuse me gentlemen, but I really need to get through. She smiled as she said this. Let's hope this goes well.

 

[Ka've]

Vak looked toward the door. A girl had approached the rather mean looking thugs that were guarding the door, after exchanging words one of the thugs raised his hand. Vak looked away.

He turned to Sien and said with all seriousness "Alright, enough is enough lets get outta here." He looked around. There has to be a back way around here! He gripped his blaster and bolted toward the bar. The barkeep stood up from his hiding place saying "Whaddya think-" Vak squinted his eyes and pointed his blaster at his chest....then squeezed the trigger. There was a flash of light, a grunt, and the sound a body hitting the floor.

Vak hopped over the bar and scanned the floor. Bingo he thought. A trapdoor lay down on the floor. He reached down and ripped it open....only to find it full of spice, and not his way out. Oh what the hell! Im gettin outta here!

Vak reached down and grabbed a few containers full of spice. He shoved them in his pockets, then bolted toward the kitchen door with Sien behind him. He pushed a few buttons on the keypad and it slid open and they practically leaped in, then sealed it shut behind them. Inside, cooks and waiters huddled around each other.

Vak asked "Which way do i get out of here?"

 

[Baroness]

[[OOC: Oh lawd, I leave for a few days and look what happens. A brawl breaks out in mah little cantina..]]

Her silence was all that remained as her eyes followed the Jedi get up and leave. Her orange lips turned into a frown when he stepped through the metal exit doors and disappeared into a crowd outside. There was no animosity in her towards the man; after all, he had been the only one to make her feel truly welcome in this new world. A part of her--rather,most of her--wanted to be taken away by him to wherever Jedi lived and spent the rest of her days living the peaceful life she deserved. Peace had always been such a rare luxury during her childhood..and present.
She once again found herself deep in her thoughts and worries. With legs crossed, and face shrouded, Goola drowned out the growing clatter and loud talking all around. Then she felt it--

A cold hand grabbed her shoulder and jerked her back. Her gaze met three men behind her, one her own kind, that looked like they were hungry for more than just food. "You're sittin' in me chair, love," the man's breath came with a stench worthy of any dead animal.
Her first instinct was to ignore them, but that was not gonna do much to make them go away. Under other circumstances, like had happened many times before, Goola would have talked and flirted her way into sticking a dagger deep into the man's liver. With such a heavy bounty on her head, however, this really wasn't the time to show her true colors.
One of the men sat in the empty seat next to her and put his arm around her shoulders. Her mouth formed into a big smile as she looked up into his eyes. "Whatever happened to romance..and..starting out easy," she slowly said as her other hand reached for the dagger in her thigh holster. An even bigger grin spread across his face before he pulled back the hood covering her head. Her entire face was for the first time revealed. "I think we just found our little birdy.."

That was all Goola needed to hear to know these were the much dreaded hunters after her price. She gripped her dagger ready for the inevitable attack, but before she could act, another man came. Her face turned into pure confusion when he came over and began to call her Lisa. A distraction was always welcome, although Goola was still not sure if he meant to do this or if he was just drunk. The thugs pushed the new man away, and in a matter of seconds, the room erupted into chaos. She tried to stand and make for the door, but a strong pain surged through her body when the thug sitting next to her pulled Goola back by the long lekkus on her head. The pain was mind numbing, but she again reached for the dagger and without looking, slashed at the arm holding her back. All the Twi'Lek heard was a loud yell and blood splatter her instantly.
She swayed through the ocean of people as best she could, though with little idea where the exit was by now.