The 3,487th Annual Charity Gala of the Core Antiquities Society was underway, deep in the cosmos. Aboard a massive cruise liner known as the SS Alpine, thousands of guests mingled, mixed, and drank to their heart's content. The Antiquities Society Gala was little more than an art-trading event for the galaxy's mega-wealthy, of course. It wasn't uncommon to see a Hutt even make an appearance.
Among this hoighty-toighty crowd, Vossari would typically stick out like a sore thumb. This wasn't his kind of thing - cruise ships. Vossari preferred the raw experience of connection when he traveled, and he had lived in slums on Nar Shadda and Wrea alike. But, as an acolyte, he had learned how to play pretend a little better. He had 'infiltrated' (that is, purchased work IDs off of a bored ship cook in exchange for marcan) this ship for a specific reason, with specific designs. This antiquities auction, although it had a security presence, was very lightly guarded relative to the value of their property. They thought that hosting this in the far reaches of space would keep them safe. They were wrong.
For several days now, though, Vossari had been scoping out the holds of the ship with his newfound 'ally' and partner-in-crime Zakkar Tesiss. Vossari had lured in an accomplice with promise of riches and adventure. The two of them were workers - in the cafeteria, on the deck, even sometimes bartending and helping with the entertainment. Instead of the luxurious, spacious suites of the richer clientele, these two shared a dank, cramped cot in the holds of the ship. The single sofa-bed this cot had could barely fit one of them, let alone both of them when they needed rest. Note to self: Next time, steal a ticket to the luxury seats, instead.
Yet being a crew member had its perks. They could walk through the halls of the ship undisturbed. And, in time, Vossari had recreated a map of the ship's hull. During an employee breakfast one morning, he pulled aside Zakkar. "I'm thinking today's the day." The auction properly began tonight. "You got any leads you wanna pursue?" Vossari knew which item he wanted most of all, yet this would be an amazing time to pick up some extra loot.
@Altaris