The Taris Event Chapter 3

[Gandolfini]

@Bulwark

"And tell us what you really did after your altercation with Ro'Talth and Syric."

[Furiel]

Syric looks from Eli to Cuspar then back to Eli, "What does that have to do with anything? I thought he was just concerned about Wailer being a Sith?" Syric sees Eli staring at him waiting for an actual answer, "No, Eli, I didn't say anything about it. I honestly didn't give it a second thought"


[ooc - and now I have to fight websense to reread it ]

"Maybe nothing, maybe everything. During the arguement Bulwark and I had right before I called the police to pick him up one of the insults he threw at me was about my training, which he referenced by name and suggested that they kicked me out. Well, I have only talked about The Wae once, ever, prior to this moment, with any of the group. And that was in the Bantha when we met Jax and Bulwark was not present for that discussion. You were here for that arguement Syric, so you heard it to so you know I'm not making that up. Which leaves 3 possibilities for how he got that information. 1) Cuspar or Jax told him, which I find unlikely because why would he have been asking any of you about me and my background, especially over the last day or so. 2) He has been going through our belongings and he hacked and read the information on my datapad. Or 3) He has access and connections that we don't know about to incredibly delicate and detailed background information on at least me, and if he has that on me then you can expect he has it on all of us. So why would he have that, and who is he working for if he does?

Personally I don't care if it's 2 or 3, either way between that and his burning of Ro'Talth as an asset before he did us any good has made it pretty clear he isn't hear to help us in my mind and he shouldn't be trusted. Personally I'm leaning toward 3 and in his anger he made a small error. One I didn't catch at the time but now that I've had a moment to think about it I did recall it. And if I'm right I expect he realizes it too and he's probably going to be doing his best to frame me or at least get the police interested in me for the investigation, and then while I am in talking to the cops he's going to try to get everyone on board then either take off on his own or attempt to convince you all that I'm a liability and that you should leave me here while you have the chance.

And even if I'm wrong on 3, do you want to keep traveling with someone who is going through your stuff when you aren't on the ship? I know I don't.

You told me before Syric that my theories had holes, and you know what, I don't have every detail I admit, but you have to admit that there is alot of evidence piling up here that Bulwark is alot more than what he's shown, and that he isn't interested in helping us."

[Blackferne]

@ Eli, Syric, Cuspar and So Leet
"Well that is an interesting turn of events. It would seem this man is dangerous either in his reckless perceptions of the world, or in his voluntary entanglements. Perhaps you should excuse myself and Mr. Frum to go down to the municipal building and get him. The amount of sensitive knowledge he has in regards to our bigger issues means that a trial and interactions with local authorities would prove..." Tsont'Ar pauses "...problematic."

[Cuspar]

[Sorry - lunch meeting]

@ Tsont'Ar

Mr. Tsont'Ar, Mr. Frum. Any assistance you can give us would be much appreciated. We are anything but familiar with the intricacies of desert justice, and, in spite of your repeated hospitalities, I am very eager to get off Tattooine. I realize, as we speak...

Cuspar reaches into his pocket and produces the discarded commlinks.

that I picked up THESE during our interrupted breakfast in the Garden District. They are Ro'Talth's and Ra'Wen's commlinks. Perhaps we should give them to the police, but perhaps they contain information of use to us that So Leet or your people can access.

Shall we have So try to access them, or send them to the police? And would you like me to come to the station as a, shall we say, "less-involved-in-the-incident" member of Aderbrent Services?

[Bulwark]

"So you have motive, and you admit to that. So let me ask you something, you said you didn't go back to the ship because you were afraid of the Sith droid in the floppy hat." DCI Hunt rolls his eyes at the prospect of a droid wearing clothes "If you weren't there how did you know what was going on the ship about the Sith assassin droid holding Ro hostage?"

"Syric said as much over the open comlink. I will readily admit that I have motive. But I have neither means nor opportunity. I think those belong to both the Sith and Exchange."

[Bulwark]

(OOC: The Wae referance was a faux pas on my part, I thought Arillius mentioned it on Lok. You can replace it with 'funky bantha mysticism' in all references.)

[Blackferne]

"Mr. Inirv'E I wouldn't worry your pretty little bulbous head about this matter any further." Tsont'Ar says with a grin. "I don't know if it is the harsh desert air or the stress of this fiasco, but you don't have the gleam I saw reflecting off your skin when we first met. You should take a short bit of rest. Give me the comms. I will take care of Mr. Bulwark Migs. I do however have need of your company's services. But I'm afraid I need more time to secure odds and ends first. Here is a 50k retainer for your services, and there will be 50k when you complete the job. Go get Mr. Amm'nel and his Zabrak friend from Bothawui first. Pass on my condolences, and wait for me there. I will be arriving in a few days time after I complete a few loose ends. Is this agreeable?"

[Whiteness]

Syric butts in, obviously pleased with the offer. "That is more than agreeable Mr. Tsont'ar.

[Blackferne]

Syric butts in, obviously pleased with the offer. "That is more than agreeable Mr. Tsont'ar.

Tsont'Ar smiles and looks to Eli and Cuspar for confirmation.

[Cuspar]

Thank you, Mr. Tsont'Ar. It's high time we worked with you. Should we wait for you to send Migs back to us, or depart immediately?

[Whiteness]

"So you have motive, and you admit to that. So let me ask you something, you said you didn't go back to the ship because you were afraid of the Sith droid in the floppy hat." DCI Hunt rolls his eyes at the prospect of a droid wearing clothes "If you weren't there how did you know what was going on the ship about the Sith assassin droid holding Ro hostage?"

"Syric said as much over the open comlink. I will readily admit that I have motive. But I have neither means nor opportunity. I think those belong to both the Sith and Exchange."

[ooc - FYI no Syric didn't.]

[Blackferne]

Thank you, Mr. Tsont'Ar. It's high time we worked with you. Should we wait for you to send Migs back to us, or depart immediately?

"It would seem that he needs a stern talking to from someone who has some kind of authority. I'll be taking Mr. Migs with me, and when I'm convinced of his rehabilitation and understanding of the importance of your work, he'll rejoin you."

With that Nolan Tsont'Ar and Mr. Frum leave the ship and head over to the police station.

[Furiel]

"Thank you Mr. Tsont'Ar, you have been more than patient and reasonable with us and we look forward to hearing from you about this new venture."

Once Tsont'Ar is headed out I will text Fandango

"We are leaving presently, Bulwark will not be joining us, if you are still on planet it appears safe for you to return and continue on with us. If not then I will be sure to pass on your regards to Dood and I look forward to seeing you in the future."

[Gandolfini]

@Bulwark

"And tell us what you really did after your altercation with Ro'Talth and Syric."

@Bulwark
"And what did you really do after the altercation, Mr Miggs?"

[Cuspar]

[Is So on the ship? I think he is.]

Let's give Fandango long enough to get here, pick up some Quarrenese ale, and get the hell off this shit hole. Syric - are you ready to get this bird aimed at Bothawui? I assume Tsont'Ar has arranged for our departure...

[Furiel]

"Well, if we weren't Tsont'Ar's men before he just bought us wholesale. FYI - Fandango left the ship under my warning that Bulwark may try to sell him out, I just notified him that we are going to be leaving without Bulwark so we'll see if we get a response or he turns up, but I think we should probably be lifting off within the hour at most. If not he assured me we would see him again and while he didn't tell me where he was going I have my suspicions we will see him soon.

Oh, and we should probably contact Jax to let him know we are about to leave so he can accompany us if he wants."

[Whiteness]

"I think we're all ready. Eli, why don't you just leave a message for Jax, I saw him pull up with Bulwark at the station." Syric says before heading to the cockpit.

[Bulwark]

@Bulwark

"And tell us what you really did after your altercation with Ro'Talth and Syric."

@Bulwark
"And what did you really do after the altercation, Mr Miggs?"

Bulwark raises his voice,"I tucked my tail and ran. Is that what you want to hear? I thought Jedi weere suppose to stand for peace and justice in the galaxy. Not torture and forced confessions. Check the footage, check my medical condition. Its obvious I had no way of killing Ro'.

[Blackferne]

@ Bulwark and Jax

The Superintendent walks in. "DCI Hunt, DI Ty'lr, and Jedi Ryfon, will you please leave the room."

"What is going on?" DCI Hunt protests.

"Gene, I said leave. Now don't make me repeat it again."

A pissed off DCI Hunt and DI Ty'lr leave the room. The Superintendent looks at Jedi Ryfon. "And you too."

[Cuspar]

Holonet transmission to Dood and Klak [if it's possible]

Aderbrent departing for Bothawui within the hour. Hired by NT for 100k credits. Task unknown. NT to join us on Bothawui. NT will be bringing Migs and joining us there. Jedi Jax Ryfon likely to be arriving shortly after us as well. Please arrange landing authorization for the Delia.

[Gandolfini]

@ Bulwark and Jax

The Superintendent walks in. "DCI Hunt, DI Ty'lr, and Jedi Ryfon, will you please leave the room."

"What is going on?" DCI Hunt protests.

"Gene, I said leave. Now don't make me repeat it again."

A pissed off DCI Hunt and DI Ty'lr leave the room. The Superintendent looks at Jedi Ryfon. "And you too."

Use the Force: Search Your Feelings - Should I arrest Bulwark under the authority of the Jedi Council? {1d20}14+8=22

[Blackferne]

That action would be unfavorable.


"Well?" The Superintendent says looking at Jax and motioning towards the door.

[Furiel]

Eli sends the following text message to Jax

"We are leaving for Bothuwai within the hour to continue our mission. Bulwark is being left in the care of the local authorities and Nolan Tsont'Ar of Republic Intelligence. Please advise if you are going to join us there, or if you plan to accompany us on the Delia. -Eli"

[Gandolfini]

That action would be unfavorable.


"Well?" The Superintendent says looking at Jax and motioning towards the door.

Jax leaves the room and walks over to the inspectors. "Does your superintendent do this often?"

Jax reads the messages on his comlink.

[Blackferne]

@ Jax

"Not usually. Something seems amiss." DI Ty'lr says looking at the older man in a white linen suit and white hat walking down the hall.

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@Bulwark

"Well it seems as though you aren't just on our scanner." The Superintendent leans over and turns off the recorder and viewscreen and walks out.

In walks an older gentleman in a white linen suit and a white hat. He takes off the hat and sets it on the table to the side and takes a seat opposite Bulwark.

"Well it would seem you have yourself in quite the predicament Mr. Migs." He pauses. "By my understanding you seem to be the prime suspect in a homicide. That is quite unfortunate. These outer rim planets are still struggling to establish proper codes of justice. The last fellow who was convicted of murder here in Mos Eisley was found innocent mere hours after his execution. It was quite unfortunate. But the truly horrific thing is that the police and courts don't seem to have learned their lessons. But I'm sure you were aware of these unfortunate facts when they hauled you in today, Mr. Migs."