Meetings in Commenor

[Garth Alcyonis]

A light freighter emerged from hyperspace near the orbit of the planet Commenor. Piloting the ship is Garth Alcyonis, the slicer known as Kingfisher. He is wearing his typical working clothes: long red trench coat, yellow shirt, dark purple pants and black leather combat boots. The only missing part of his “uniform” are the tinted glasses. Today, his hair is dyed red. With him is his yellow colored 2B-Protocol Droid, named Bee.

Garth is excited, it’s the first time he visits a planet that isn’t one of the Core Worlds. After running away from Kuat, he moved from a Core world to another doing small jobs, but he will always remember the first time that he leaved Kuat. This happened when he was 12 years old, his fath -no- Leonard had a dinner with some rich people in Coruscant. Usually he would leave Garth with Liliana at home and go only with their stepmother and half-brother, but this time in particular Leonard decided to bring the two siblings. This happened probably due to the hosts wanting to know the whole Alcionys family. He remembers how dazzled he was to see the city-covered planet, the experience compensated for Leonard's coldness and the scathing comments of Zoe. The best part of the visit was when Liliana took him to explore the high levels of Coruscant.

“Master” The feminine voice of his droid brought him back to the present “If you stopped looking at the void, we are approaching the planet atmosphere. Better start the procedures to land or would you rather just stare at it?” Said sarcastically.

Garth nearly laughed with the droid response, “Of all droids in the Galaxy I probably bought the one with most personality” He thought. “I’m not looking to the void Bee, I’m only thinking about the interesting things and people we can see there. ” Saying this the slicer started to descend the ship in the planet atmosphere, seeking for a place to land.

 

[Garth Alcyonis]

After landing the ship at a spaceport, Garth leaved the pilot seat and walked to his room. He wanted to change his clothes for something more discreet before going for a walk. Bee walks beside him “Don’t tell me that you're going out on one of your errant walks. Last time you did it, we had to run away from Abregado-rae” Said the droid.

Garth remembers this occasion. They are visiting Abregado-rae for resupply and he decided to walk. He found a cantina and decided to have a drink. There a male Pantoran was bragging with his friends about his skills in sabacc and invited Garth to play, probably thinking that the young and apparently shy man would be an easy target. A great mistake, Liliana taught him how to play and the two used to do it when they were alone at home. “It wasn’t my fault if that Pantoran guy didn’t accept losing in sabacc. I was even a good guy by not taking what he owed me for losing the game.” Obviously this last part is not true, Garth was going to collect his prize anyway, but the Pantoran started to shout and accused him of cheating in the game. The blue skinned humanoid tried to hit Garth with a punch. He fled the cantina and was chased by the Pantoran and his friends. When the human arrived at his ship after misleading his pursuers, they departed from the planet. “Don’t fear, this time I will stay away of problems.”

If Bee could, she probably would roll her eyes. “Yes, of course you will. This was the same thing that you said in Abregado-rae.” Sometimes Garth asks himself why he doesn’t wipe the memory of this droid, maybe because in a certain way Bee reminds him of Liliana. “Anyway master, if you want to go walking around, I will make a list of the things that you will need to buy.” The droid said taking Garth’s datapad and walking to check their supplies.

Garth arrived at his room and changed his clothes. Now wearing a long-sleeved cream shirt, dark grey pants and grey shoes, he probably will not draw attention to himself. He takes a bag where he put some credits. Seeing his blaster, he thinks "Is better take this with me, you never know when it will be necessary." Garth them leaved the ship and waited for Bee to return. The spaceport where the ship landed is very busy, with different species working on their ships. One of them is a Mon Calamari which seems to be trying to fix something in his ship and failing.

After some minutes, Bee arrived “Master, the list is saved on your datapad.” The droid said, giving Garth the object. “I will stay here preparing the ship in case we have to leave. Be careful.” She them returned to the ship.

“Let’s see what Commenor has to offer” Thought while walking to the entrance of the spaceport. Maybe this time he can take the prize of a sabacc game without a cybaby trying to kill him for losing.

 

[Cardinal Paroaria]

Cardinal had travelled the galaxy and been to many distant planets multiple times. Commenor wasn't one of the planets he had visited so often, in fact he had only traveled there once, about five years ago. Cardinal's ship of choice this journey, was a simple freighter, something that didn't draw much attention to itself. The ship landed on one of Commenor's many spaceports. In a few minutes, the ship landed, and Cardinal walked out breathing in the fresh air. "A pity. Such a beautiful planet, yet run by corrupt officials. I want to buy it." Cardinal said. His men came out of the ship, awaiting his orders. "Well fellas we're here so we can talk to a particular folk that owes me money, come along now."

The men left the ship, and made their way to one of the lifts that would bring them down to ground level. A few moments later, and they arrived at the bottom. They made their way out, and Cardinal surveyed the spaceport, and noticed a bright young man and a droid walk through the entrance of the spaceport.


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[David Mori]

Dav'id emerged from the rear ramp of a transporter, he had been jumping from ship to ship in the system for a few days now trying to catch wind of a force user he'd been tracking. Sadly it seemed, the scent had gone all but cold... He had not yet visited the planet of Commenor and to be honest, never had any reason to. Never the less as fate would have it, he would be stuck here until he could find a viable ride off of it.

At a glance, Dav'id could see that it was a trading outpost of some sort. The busy beating heart of a place like this would be a perfect place to blend in for the moment. With so many people constantly walking around and with some many of those people being from all over the galaxy it would be unlikely that Dav'id would look out of place here.

Although he had not been trained, numerous years alone had taught him to be incredibly self aware, the force used in small spates to gather infomation around him and increase his special awareness. With his Saber Staff in hand, he clutched at its hilt clicking the fingers on his right hand as his grip tightened. Feeling comfortable with his baring's he stepped off towards the crowd, his staff almost guiding his pace and gate.

 

[Garth Alcyonis]

Garth was leaving the spaceport when he noticed a strange group of men. They seemed to be searching for something or someone, due to the way they looked around. One man stood out from the others, he just seemed to be admiring things around him. And by the way that the other men are acting around him, he was probably their boss. "Hhmm, interesting." Garth thinked "A crime lord or only a paranoid businessman?" His mind was beginning to analyze the possibilities "Brobably a crime lord, a businessman would never stay at this type of spaceport."

All the jobs that he have so far where small and temporary "If this guy is important, maybe by contacting him I can secure a new job." He reflected on the possibilities "Both a crime lord and a businessman can use the services of a slicer." Then he started to walk in direction of the group, thinking in how to make contact.

While approaching the men, Garth remembered what Bee told him "Sorry Bee, but probably I'll not stay out of trouble." Then he took his datapad and pretended to be reading it while walking. Soon he bumped into one of the men nearest to the "boss", nearly sending both to the floor. "Sorry sir, I was distracted." He said to the man.

 

[Cardinal Paroaria]

Cardinal's group continued their way through the spaceport and towards the exit, they were planning on heading to some bar and getting drunk. Emphasis on the planning. As they made their way however, a white-haired man bumped into one of Cardinal's men. The group halted from their continuous path out the exit, and the men rested their hands on the holsters of their blasters if any trouble arised. The supposed accident, sent both the victim and the instigator sprawling to the ground. Cardinal moved to the front of the group, "What's this all about." Cardinal relaxed when the man said he was distracted. "Well be carefull next time. Hey are you a local here? Me and the fellas are tryin ta find a good ol' bar."

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[David Mori]

Dav'id continued to walk. He was trying to not allow anything to draw his eye, But that was sometimes easier said than done and as if by magic something caught his eye.

Sure Dav'id had his own personal goals to achieve, but he had also learnt to survive. This sometimes meant taking an opportunity where one presented itself. As he'd looked across the way, he could see quite clearly what looked go be the beginnings of a scuffle between a man with a data pad, and a man who at the very least... Believed himself important.

The Exile would lean against a wall for a second. Clutching his staff in both hands and leaning upon it. He would now watch the mayhem unfold, as well as work out if either of these men were worth "talking to."

 

[Garth Alcyonis]

Garth was right, this man is really the boss, but boss of what? By the way that his men reacted, he probably isn't a simple businessman "Goons nearly shooting a person in a spaceport. Yeah, definitely a crime lord." The "boss" asked if Garth knows a bar, this can be an opportunity to know more about the man and see how this can benefit him. "I'm not a local, sir. But I heard about a famous bar known as the Star of Commenor. I have a map in my datapad and I can show to you where it is." Garth said showing the bar's ad and the map in his datapad "By the way, my name is Liam Dalgon." Said reaching out "For now, better use one of my fake names" He thinked "Better safe than sorry".

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[Cardinal Paroaria]

Both men got up. Cardinal was glad the man was able to provide him with a bar, and decent looking one at that. "Hmm, the Star of Commenor? Sounds promising." Cardinal smiled to the man. He was delighted he also had a map of the bar. "Nice to meet you Mr.Dalgon. I'm Paroaria, Cardinal Paroaria. Say would you care to join us? If you're not busy of course." Cardinal was always looking for new recruits, and the man seemed he could be a useful addition to the team.

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[David Mori]

It was a weird outcome. The pair shaking hands and then seeming to enter a bar for a drink, maybe the pair weren't as interesting as he once thought but... a man with bodyguards is someone who could have power, money or both? Something that The Exile could use to make his travels around the galaxy "easier."

For this reason he waited for a moment and then followed the men inside. Taking a seat to the side of the bar, he was in clear view of the men, but also in clear view of the exit. He wasn't stupid and was ready to dash if blaster bolts started flying around. He waved over one of the waiters in order to blend into the crowd, ordering a simple water before trying to hear bits and pieces of what the men were saying.

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[Garth Alcyonis]

"I will love to join, Mr. Paroaria. By the way, you can call me Liam." Garth said without hesitation, obvious that he will go this is a opportunity to know more about this Cardinal Paroaria. Paroaria, that name isn't strange to him. "Where have I heard that name before?" He thinked while they walked to the bar.

The Star of Commenor seems to be a good bar, with a well conserved front. Outside there is a illuminated sign with its name. The interior of the bar is full with different species, which some Garth is able to recognize. The place that they chose to sit is a table. After they are all seated, he calls a Pantoran waitress and while she comes Garth turns to Cardinal "So, Mr Paroaria. What brings you to Commenor?"

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[Cardinal Paroaria]

Cardinal smiled. "Splendid, shall we?" Cardinal raised his hand in front of him. In a few minutes, they had arrived at the highly esteemed Star of Commenor. Once they had sat down, it was right to business. "Well my friend, I come for economic purposes. I wish to expand my...company's influence and power throughout the galaxy, and Commenor could prove useful and beneficial to my company." The company of course being the mafia. He did think of creating a company that could be used as a front and hide his criminal history. Maybe this Liam person could help him run affairs here in Commenor? If he was willing of course. "I actually have a spot opening up and if you'd like you can manage my affairs here. If you're not knowledgeable of the planet, I could establish you on a planet of your choice, if you'd like of course." Cardinal said. Usually, he wouldn't give such a high position to someone he had just met that day, but Liam seemed capable. If not, he could always find a replacement quick. By now Liam would have ought to know that Cardinal was running a criminal organization, it was as bright as day, and Cardinal didn't really try to even conceal that fact.

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[Garth Alcyonis]

The proposal of Paroaria seems interesting, but administration isn't something that he likes. This makes him remember of how Leonard tried to prepare Garth to in the future succed him in the family business. The classes and the meetings of his father with others members of the Kuat Drive Yards that he was forced to attend, all of this was so boring. One of the reasons that he ran away was to not work with administration. He is free now and don't want to spend most of his time managing a company. However, maybe Paroaria can have use for a slicer.

"Thank you for the offer, Mr Paroaria. But administration isn't something that I'm strong at. My talents are with computers and obtaining data. I'm a computer expert" Garth said smirking. He then leaned and whispered to Cardinal "Or as some people like to call, I'm a slicer." Then he turned to the waitress that finally arrived at the table and ordered liquor.

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[Cardinal Paroaria]

Cardinal nodded. Garth looked like he could fit the slicer role. "That's alright. Everyone has their job. I could actually use a slicer. Maybe slice into some of my competitors and find out what they're up too. Well, would you like to work for me?" With the Empire slowly dying, yet again, and with new leadership, it was time Cardinal team up with other organizations. The Mandalorians were healing rather quickly from their wounds at Mandalore, and it might be time for Cardinal to consider working with the Mandalorians. At that time the waiter came.
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OOC: skipping @Tsunami it's been 10 days.

 

[Garth Alcyonis]

Garth took a sip of his liquor while reflecting about the proposal made by Paroaria. A stable job was everything that he allways asked for. After drinking a bit more, Garth placed the glass in the table and turned his head to the man in front of him "Now this is something that I'm good at, Mr. Paroaria. I'll accept." He said while taking his glass from thr table. "However, before turning this official I have only two questions. How much is the salary and what exactly is your business?" Then Garth drinked more of the liquor.

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[Cardinal Paroaria]

Cardinal smiled, Splendid. The salary is about 2,000 credits every time you're called to work. If you haven't noticed yet, I dabble in the Illegal fine arts, so to speak. Anything from manufacturing and selling blackmarket weapons to assassinating high profile targets. From time to time however I do require technical assistance. Still interested, knowing the risk?"
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[Garth Alcyonis]

Garth drinked the liquor while listening to Paroaria "A crime lord, as I suspected" He thought. Garth also remembered from where he heard about the surname Paroaria. It was from Leonard if he remembers correctly, the Paroarias where a rich and important family of Coruscant "It seems that everyone have a dark secret." Garth thought. Then he drinked all the liquor and placed the empty the glass on the table. "Mr. Paroaria, It'll be a pleasure to work for you. What would life be without adventures and dangers?" He said to the man in front of him "By the way, when working I use the codename Kingfisher."

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[Cardinal Paroaria]

"Great! You can have any codename you'd like! I'll have my assistant give you information such as my contact and where HQ is located. I look forward to working with you." Cardinal finished the last of his booze and stood up. He extended his hand, "Farewell my friend."


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[Garth Alcyonis]

Garth shook hands with Cardinal "Farewell Mr. Paroaria! I'll make contact." Then they parted ways. Garth walked back to his ship in the spaceport, really excited with his new jo. After arriving there he saw Bee "Master you finally arrived! Where have you been?" The droid asked "I was talking with a new contractor" He then told the droid about his meeting with Cardinal. "It's good that you have a job, but you bought the things in the list?" Said Bee. Garth's eyes widened "I forgot!" Then he run to the closest market "Master, sometimes I don't understand you." Said Bee while seeing Garth run.


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