Ask Tatooine Giant Trades

[Nor'baal Desilijic]

Tatooine: Mos Eisley

In what was becoming an increasingly rare occurrence, Nor'baal had left his palace. These days, he spent most of his time either in or travelling to one of his immense fortified sanctuaries. A Hutt at the top of his game, the Supreme Mogul of the Hutt Clans dedicated himself to leisurely pursuits, sure in the knowledge that none dared to defy his rule. Or at least they had yet to do so. But today he had made an exception to his normal routine and headed into town under escort to collect something he had longed for these past few years.

Flanked by some thirty Gamorreans to his right and left, who walked in eerily precise lines through the town, Nor'baal was accompanied by his Majordomo and Translator, as well as a set of four Wookiee Meceneries, the best in the business. Armed with Bowcasters and a set of their species 'Ryk Blades', Nor'baal felt safe under the Wookiee's protective gaze.

He drew himself to a halt, raising his fist to halt the Gamorreans as they came to a noisy halt in front of the spaceport, where he was set to meet his contacts.

Nor'baal had, to his knowledge, never met them before, so was entirely unsure as to what he was meant to expect. Suffice it to say however, he felt assured that he was in command of the situation, and could demand they turn over his prize for a good fee. He smiled, and waited for them to make themselves known.

OOC - @Sreeya and crew.

 

[Z'Kair]

To say that Kai was terrified was an understatement. A Hutt had his mother captured as a slave and he knew Nor’baal was the boss of them all. Getting favor from him meant coming one step closer to freeing her. He wore full sleeves to hide his tattoos that tied him back to Crimson Dawn. He and the boys rehearsed several times on how to approach the Hutt.

The Fiani was joined by his crew, Flexo and Butters tasked with dragging an oversized potato sack that had a Mandillian giant in it. Their methods were crude, but it worked. His tail twitched nervously as he approached, never imagining himself in the halls of Nor’baal himself. How old was the slug, anyway?

“Great and esteemed Supreme Mogul!” He said, impressed that his voice didn’t crack awkwardly, “Not long ago, you had desired a new beast or creature to defend your great halls. On behalf of the crew of the Scurvy Fox and I, its captain, Kodi, we present you with a Mandillian Giant!” He said dramatically. He waved his hand, hoping the other guys would act on cue to roll back the burlap sack and reveal the prize.

“Not only is he a fierce and devastating warrior, but he is also an accomplished opera singer that can bring emotions to bear!” Kai said.

@Fine Dining Set @Mr. Teatime @Xorism @Nor'baal

 

[Doorcuttah]

Going from the wanderings of space, chasing giants through a forest and singing one's heart out to meeting the greatest pirate lord of all time was a dream come true. The Mogul was as large as his fearsome reputation suggested, not to mention his opulent palace of perpetual prosperity highlighting just how successful he had become.

But of course all that aside there was a very large risk that the Hutt could mistake the large Orcolan for a dwarf giant too, especially considering his own operatic talents. To ensure that this was not the case, Butters not only painted himself blue, but ALSO wore a small badge written in crayon that read:

DA KREW
(Not for individual sale)

Together with Flexo, they'd ensure that their friendly prize arrived in time for his first shift working at the Hutt's Palace.

@Nor'baal @Sreeya @Fine Dining Set @Mr. Teatime

 

[Nor'baal Desilijic]

Sat on his hoversled, Nor'baal looked at the motely collection of pirates approaching him - seemingly dragging an oversized sack behind them. He drooled a little, reaching for his hookah pipe and mulling over precisely who these people actually where. Truth be told he had never heard of Captain Kodi, but he needed anyway as the man spoke, waving over his Majordomo and whispering to him.

"Pirates, your most sublime emminence. They took up the job posted here." he showed his master a datapad, showing he had never taken down the job request for a new hall beasts.

Nor'baal pretended he had known this all along, and spoke in his native Huttese <Da doth ba Orcolan.> he observed, looking at Doorcuttah, confusing clear upon his face. <Tee wa lhonbasii. Um ree tee.> he waved forward the heavyset wookiee guards, who took a few steps forward, one of them holding a slave collar.

<Whao da doth tytung uba gee bai mo, mah Sacit gacat hatkocanh lee chalya uba sey, dopa peggats che mee Orcolan.> he nodded, dragging on his pipe again, and waiting for the pirates answer to Nor'baals offer to purchase his Orcolan slave.

 

[Z'Kair]

Kai blinked in confusion, looking from Nor’baal, to Butters, to Nor’baal and then to Butters. There was a moment of awkward, pindrop silence that was interrupted only by Butters’ heavy mouth breathing. Kai could start to see the paint beginning to melt off with sweat. Kai cleared his throat and looked at the Hutt, “This is a member of my crew and not for sale,” He said with surprisingly more conviction than he expected.

He walked over and gave the potato sack a kick. The beast within it rumbled as the head of the bag came loose. As the burlap sack began to slide down, a deep, emotional voice began to sing. The sack fell away at last to reveal the giant within, coming out with his voice projecting throughout the Hutt’s great halls. He extended a large arm out to express his sorrow at being so far away from his forests and the duplicity of humanoids.

Kai blinked stupidly as he watched the display, unclear if Nor’baal would be moved to tears or send them all collectively through a rancor trapdoor.

@Xorism @Nor'baal

 

[Doorcuttah]

The excitement of the moment quickly drained as the great Hutt mistook the marvellous Butters for the prize instead of the prize that was marvellously wrapped up in a burlap sack like a present for those present. He hurriedly poined to the crayon sign on his chest before realising what the cap was doing.

The Orcolan extraordinaire was unfortunately not the prize on offer, and thus he quickly helped the captain reveal the Giant with a sprinkling of his own showmanship. Unfortunately, they never got the name of the giant and the Super Supreme Mogul would have to decide this for himself.

For good measure, Butters got down on his knees to further highlight that he was much shorter than the giant and also not the same colour as the green singing machine.

@Nor'baal @Sreeya

 

[Chef HoloFlex]

As Nor'Baal offered to purchase the Orcs, Flex's eyes widened in horror. Quickly, he ripped off the sack as Kap'n Kai and Door Clutter began their show with the giant. His mournful dirge echoed throughout the massive halls of Nor'Baal's palace, as his entourage and guests became enraptured by the mighty beast's song.

Flex dropped to a single knee as the Giant continued his song throughout the halls, not daring to make eye contact with the Almighty Emperor Nor'Baal. As the sack toppled over, cans of Emeryc Energy spilled out onto the floor. Trying his best not to distract from the moving display of the Giant, Flex quietly collected the cans and reloaded them into the sack.

He had hoped the giant would naturally just start selling the Emergy cans after trying them. He hoped they could turn him into a brand success story - the singing Giant and energy drinks. If this deal went well, they could finally afford a higher-budget ad for their product.

But he remembered, above all else, Kap'n Kai's inspiring guidance from earlier in the day: "If you fuck this up, I'm going to beat you to death with a ladle." It was a sight Flex had already seen once. So, instead of risking anything else stupid, he kneeled and waited for Nor'Baal and Kai to negotiate.

@Nor'baal @Sreeya @Xorism

 

[Nor'baal Desilijic]

What was that noise?

Nor'baal looked around, as the sack was opened and the melody rippled forth. Was that a tear forming on the side of his glistening eye? No, it couldn't be.

Could it?

But it was beautiful.

He sat in awed silence as the giant, a physical specimin of some considerable might, sang.

I simply must have it.

<Haku uba gee koose mi ah marvalic. Jee lwaa see fah bai dwana uba bata mee Aha, che donocha peggats.> he agreed generously to sell back their own crewmember that had not even been for sale.

Now he needed to know what these pirates wanted from him. <Meecooda wamma uba um baw wah lhonbasii du kae kanay uba kolka, mo whao dotkot kaa cuee maoue Meecooda mo, Jee saconba uba bai peekasa fa.> he asked, keen to know how low he could set his offer, and do it utmost to wrip these bandits off.