The Taris Event Chapter 3

[Blackferne]

I'll do a Perception check as well, specifically checking the neighbouring rooftops.

Take 20+13=33.

Again with the British spelling.

You see nothing along the rooftops that appears out of place.

@Furiel Bulwark used "argue time" to get patched up.

[Gandolfini]

"Not that I know of Jax, you are welcome to stay aboard ship if you'd like as well. We have plenty of space."

Thank you but I would prefer my own quarters at this point.

After leaving the ship, Jax and Slick head to the Port Master's office.

[Blackferne]

"Not that I know of Jax, you are welcome to stay aboard ship if you'd like as well. We have plenty of space."

Thank you but I would prefer my own quarters at this point.

After leaving the ship, Jax and Slick head to the Port Master's office.

"Hello can I help you?" The Port Master Clerk says not looking up from his data terminal.

[Bulwark]

Bulwark scans the area looking for anything that might be out of place (odd colours, people in armour, etc)

[Blackferne]

@ Syric, Cuspar, Eli, Bulwark and Fandango

Kitari and 4 imposing looking men walk into the restaurant. Kitari sees Syric and waves and then whispers the men who then take two tables on opposite sides of the patio area with a view of the whole scene. He then comes and sits down with Syric and Cuspar.

"So I'll just lay this out blank and see what you say. This morning I meet Ro, you and that other guy. Moments later my secretary runs in crying that she saw a shootout on the street and that she called the cops.A short while later I find out that Ro'Talth is dead because of some kind of explosion. I don't think you guys work in cosmetics or whatever. I don't know who you are, and I don't know why moments after appearing to be Ro's pals you guys shot at him. All I know is that something here doesn't smell right. So I want out. I don't want to get wrapped up into whatever you guys are in because I got a plan, and that plan is no good to me if I'm dead." Kitani says with a bit of panic in his voice.

[Cuspar]

Mr. Kitari. First, let me introduce myself. I'm Cuspar Inirv'E. I am Aderbrent's liaison to our parent company Fossar Shipping. Secondly, let me say, I understand your anxieties. We were as shocked as anyone, with Ro'Talth's passing. I have no good explanation for the shootout you witnessed, but to say that merchants and men in Ro'Talth's position can end up at odds rather quickly. I was personally on my way back to our vessel to smooth things over with Ro'Talth when I was apprised of his accident. All my shipmates were equally shocked by his demise.

Deception: 19=7=26 [YES!!!]

I must also say, that we were very happy to have heard from you. In the shock of Ro'Talth's death, we were also deeply afraid that we had lost our contact with you. I must assure you, Aderbrent is very interested in the information you have, and would like to still work with you. I'm sure you're aware of Fossar's reputation, and Aderbrent holds itself to those same lofty standards.

As for the tordassium, I assure you that we require it for a very specific cosmetic need. Perhaps you are unaware of Quarrenese vaginal eczema - but it is severe, it affects 2/3 of old-age Quarrenese women - and they will pay HANDSOMELY for a remedy for it. All I want is to locate a source for it, and get off this dry planet for the friendly seas of Dac.

Persuasion: 4+13=17

[Whiteness]

@ Syric, Cuspar, Eli, Bulwark and Fandango

Kitari and 4 imposing looking men walk into the restaurant. Kitari sees Syric and waves and then whispers the men who then take two tables on opposite sides of the patio area with a view of the whole scene. He then comes and sits down with Syric and Cuspar.

"So I'll just lay this out blank and see what you say. This morning I meet Ro, you and that other guy. Moments later my secretary runs in crying that she saw a shootout on the street and that she called the cops.A short while later I find out that Ro'Talth is dead because of some kind of explosion. I don't think you guys work in cosmetics or whatever. I don't know who you are, and I don't know why moments after appearing to be Ro's pals you guys shot at him. All I know is that something here doesn't smell right. So I want out. I don't want to get wrapped up into whatever you guys are in because I got a plan, and that plan is no good to me if I'm dead." Kitari says with a bit of panic in his voice.

First of all, your information is off. The man I was with got in an argument with Ro' and tried stunning him to provoke him into...well I'm not sure what his plan was, but I stepped in and ended it by shooting him. As you can see he is not with me. Second, you have a plan? Everyone seems to have plans, but ours is also no good if you're dead. And just so you know, Ro'talth isn't dead, that was a staged accident so he could run and hide. We saved his lekku on Bryx and his payback was introducing us to you. Now why don't you tell us a little bit more about your plan, perhaps we could help.

Persuasion Roll(1d20)+8: 10,+8 Total:18

[ooc - websense is starting to kick in hard, this may be my last post for a while]\

Blackferne editorial note: This post did not happen, but I'm leaving it on the record.

[Gandolfini]

"Not that I know of Jax, you are welcome to stay aboard ship if you'd like as well. We have plenty of space."

Thank you but I would prefer my own quarters at this point.

After leaving the ship, Jax and Slick head to the Port Master's office.

"Hello can I help you?" The Port Master Clerk says not looking up from his data terminal.

Hello. I am Jedi Jax Ryfon. I am looking for two persons of interest that are attempting to leave Tatooine. Could you help me determine if they are on any ship manifests?

[Blackferne]

"Not that I know of Jax, you are welcome to stay aboard ship if you'd like as well. We have plenty of space."

Thank you but I would prefer my own quarters at this point.

After leaving the ship, Jax and Slick head to the Port Master's office.

"Hello can I help you?" The Port Master Clerk says not looking up from his data terminal.

Hello. I am Jedi Jax Ryfon. I am looking for two persons of interest that are attempting to leave Tatooine. Could you help me determine if they are on any ship manifests?

"Jedi huh? Sure, what are their names?"

[Blackferne]

@ Cuspar

"I haven't started looking up anything yet, but I'm not sure what is going on. I live by a simple code. Namely don't get in too deep. Since Ro died and was in a gunfight with one of your guys immediately leaving my office I smell something foul and I'm not doing anything that could kill me. My plan is to be able to retire to a fishing community in 10 years. If I'm dead that won't work. So I just want out of this arrangement, I don't care about fish cooter problems no matter how much they pay."

Kitani says.

[Gandolfini]

"Not that I know of Jax, you are welcome to stay aboard ship if you'd like as well. We have plenty of space."

Thank you but I would prefer my own quarters at this point.

After leaving the ship, Jax and Slick head to the Port Master's office.

"Hello can I help you?" The Port Master Clerk says not looking up from his data terminal.

Hello. I am Jedi Jax Ryfon. I am looking for two persons of interest that are attempting to leave Tatooine. Could you help me determine if they are on any ship manifests?

"Jedi huh? Sure, what are their names?"

Ro'Talth and Ra'Wen, a male and female Twilek. The are probably travelling together and very likely under assumed names.

[Blackferne]

@ Jax

"Would you happen to know or suspect any aliases?"

[Cuspar]

You know, Kitari - my plan is to spend my retirement fishing too. Have you ever fished a truly acquatic planet? My father has a beautiful live-on fishing vessel that trawls the northern sea on Dac. We'd spend weeks out there - hauling in HUGE faa, laa and rays. We'd fry them up on the deck and watch the sun set... Sorry... you have me waxing nostalgic.

At any rate, I don't really care about "fish cooter problems" either. In fact, I don't care about much in this galaxy other than money. And I'll be honest with you, if you can get us a line on Tordassium, I'm prepared to make you a deal that will have you in that fishing cottage sooner than you'd believe.

But if you don't want to hear about a deal that could see several hundred thousand credits in your account, my friends and I can leave you be, and pursue other leads.


Persuasion: 19+12=31 [thanks WOTC roller!!]

[Gandolfini]

@ Jax

"Would you happen to know or suspect any aliases?"

Unfortunately, I do not.

@Slick
Do you know of any aliases they may use Slick?

[Blackferne]

@ Jax

"Would you happen to know or suspect any aliases?"

Unfortunately, I do not.

@Slick
Do you know of any aliases they may use Slick?

"Sorry chief." Slick chirps back.

"Well let me see what I can find out. Do you happen to have any images of them or know where they are from?" The clerk asks.

[Blackferne]

You know, Kitari - my plan is to spend my retirement fishing too. Have you ever fished a truly acquatic planet? My father has a beautiful live-on fishing vessel that trawls the northern sea on Dac. We'd spend weeks out there - hauling in HUGE faa, laa and rays. We'd fry them up on the deck and watch the sun set... Sorry... you have me waxing nostalgic.

At any rate, I don't really care about "fish cooter problems" either. In fact, I don't care about much in this galaxy other than money. And I'll be honest with you, if you can get us a line on Tordassium, I'm prepared to make you a deal that will have you in that fishing cottage sooner than you'd believe.

But if you don't want to hear about a deal that could see several hundred thousand credits in your account, my friends and I can leave you be, and pursue other leads.


Persuasion: 19+12=31 [thanks WOTC roller!!]

"Wait a sec, wait a sec. I think you misunderstand me. The money is one issue. Do I want money? Yes. do I want lots of money? Yes. But..." He pauses and looks at your freaky eyestalks, "What good's a reward if you ain't around to use it? See Ro's dead. If this....thing...you are pursuing is a platinum poison that isn't worth it to me."

[Cuspar]

Kitari - do you think we're a danger to you??

[Blackferne]

Kitari - do you think we're a danger to you??

"I don't know. I mean kind of that is why I hired four bodyguards and wanted to meet in a public place. But when you boild down to it I don't know you guys at all, and the only person who vouched for you was involved in a shoot out with you moments after leaving my office, and is dead a short while later. So explain to me why I shouldn't think you'd be a danger to me?"

[Gandolfini]

@ Jax

"Would you happen to know or suspect any aliases?"

Unfortunately, I do not.

@Slick
Do you know of any aliases they may use Slick?

"Sorry chief." Slick chirps back.

"Well let me see what I can find out. Do you happen to have any images of them or know where they are from?" The clerk asks.

Most recently, they were from Bryx and I do not images. From my understanding the male is very overweight and the female is...well...a female Twilek. Jax blushes and coughs a bit.

[Blackferne]

Most recently, they were from Bryx and I do not images. From my understanding the male is very overweight and the female is...well...a female Twilek. Jax blushes and coughs a bit.

"Well I don't see them on any manifests for arrival or departure. Tell you what I'll have their ID cards flagged for stopping if they come through Tattooine. I can't do much beyond that, but I can call you if they pop up." He says "Oh this is weird, it says Ro'Talth is in the city morgue. You might want to go talk to the police I suppose."

[Gandolfini]

Most recently, they were from Bryx and I do not images. From my understanding the male is very overweight and the female is...well...a female Twilek. Jax blushes and coughs a bit.

"Well I don't see them on any manifests for arrival or departure. Tell you what I'll have their ID cards flagged for stopping if they come through Tattooine. I can't do much beyond that, but I can call you if they pop up." He says "Oh this is weird, it says Ro'Talth is in the city morgue. You might want to go talk to the police I suppose."

Thank you. Do you have any ships leaving soon with a male and female Twilek? Are there any other settlements on Tatooine they could be leaving from?

[Blackferne]

Thank you. Do you have any ships leaving soon with a male and female Twilek? Are there any other settlements on Tatooine they could be leaving from?

"Nothing with any Twi'leks period. The only other spaceport on the planet is Anchorhead. Mos Espa is trying to get money to build one, but the mines out there aren't as profitable as the investors thought they'd be. Let me contact the Anchorhead office and take a look at their manifests."

A few minutes pass.

"Nope, nothing over there either."

[Gandolfini]

Thank you. Do you have any ships leaving soon with a male and female Twilek? Are there any other settlements on Tatooine they could be leaving from?

"Nothing with any Twi'leks period. The only other spaceport on the planet is Anchorhead. Mos Espa is trying to get money to build one, but the mines out there aren't as profitable as the investors thought they'd be. Let me contact the Anchorhead office and take a look at their manifests."

A few minutes pass.

"Nope, nothing over there either."

Thank you for your assistance. You have been very helpful. Jax leaves the office.

Well Slick, I am beginning to think that there is probably a ship that has landed out in the desert and will be taking the Twi'leks away. Either way, the Force is telling me it is time to eat. Let's find a restaurant and hotel.

[Cuspar]

Kitari - do you think we're a danger to you??

"I don't know. I mean kind of that is why I hired four bodyguards and wanted to meet in a public place. But when you boild down to it I don't know you guys at all, and the only person who vouched for you was involved in a shoot out with you moments after leaving my office, and is dead a short while later. So explain to me why I shouldn't think you'd be a danger to me?"

Listen, Kitari. My position with Aderbrent requires me to approach things with a certain High Galactic formality. And that's what I've been doing. Let me dispense with that for a moment. I want to leave this fucking planet. I hate it. My skin itches. My eyes are dry. And I want to leave this planet with a plan to make a boatload of money. Did things get fucked up with Ro'Talth? They sure as hell did. Did we kill him? No. So here's the brass tax. If you give us the information on the tordassium, this is what I propose. Forget a finder's fee. We'll give you 20% of the profits from every shipment of tordassium we take from your information. You know, and we know, what it's worth - and that's a hell of a lot more than you even asked us for. And here's the kicker. If you put us on track for tordassium, I believe that I can help facilitate your long term safety and relocation through a friend of mine based here with ample resources. I'm sure you know of Nolan Tsont'Ar? He is an indirect beneficiary of our enterprise, and would be very happy if Aderbrent could move on to our acquisition phase.

I'm not being generous for any other reason than that I truly hate this planet and that I share your dream of retiring a fisherman.

[Blackferne]

@ Cuspar

"Okay I still don't think you get why I'm worried. Let me lay it out as plainly as I can. Scenario one: You killed Ro'Talth. You guys use and dispose of people as you go. Result? Not good outlook for me, and why should I believe you'll make me rich instead of Dead like Ro'Talth. Anecdotal evidence towards this? A shootout outside my office 7 hours ago.

Scenario two: You didn't kill Ro'Talth. Okay you guys were legitimate partners of some sort and there was a 'weapons malfunction' or my secretary was mistaken on who was involved. Curious conditions: Kunga died a short time ago. Smart play for him is lay low, yet he comes with some people for a 'cosmetic concern'. Does that make sense to you? Now shortly after he leaves my office he dies and it isn't of natural causes. Conclusion: you guys are into something that is dangerous and Ro'Talth was a victim of something worse chasing you. Anecdotal evidence towards this? You name drop Nolan Tsont'Ar.

Care to tell me what a person with his reputation is doing in cosmetics because I find it pretty hard to believe a person with his reputation is worried about fish cooters."