"Are you willing to try.some sparing?"
Kloh approached the Zeltron women with no apprehension what so ever. He hadn't looked forward to anything since...well, since the blasted hyperdrive cut in back there with Nym!... He spoke to the more mature looking one first
Nael, would you grow you're hair and change its color if I asked?
The nautolan gurgled as he asked and a slight smile was easy to see.
after her answer to the first question he would follow it up with one much more serious.
How did one as skilled as you end up a slave?
@Venkru
Mawakina raises her eyebrow to you. "I at loss. I not to hurt master but I am not to disobey master too. You want me to hurt you?"
@Kloh
Nael responds pleasantly. "I would do whatever you would require of me."
When you ask about her captured. Her expression seems stressed and she begins to sweat a bit. "I was a prisoner of war. There are a good few of us here."
"Hurt is ok, just no killing. We try three times to measure yer mettle."
"Ready?.....Go!"
Unarmed Attack
Damage
Your attack catches her hard in the face. As your fist makes contact, it is clear she is very tough as you are sure some of your damage did not get through. She withdraws for a moment glancing briefly at the Besalisk who has not left the room. She glares at you. "You ask for it "master" She attacks twice with a vicious animalistic attacks. both attacks are solid hits for 19 damage - DR. Damage is lethal.
Kloh was intrigued by Nael and nodded thoughtfully at her answer...good that she said 'was a prisoner of war'... He was momentarily distracted though when the Malaki woman Venkru was talking to slugged him right in the face!..that looked it hurt... He shuffled his three choices to the side so they woudlnt end up involved in Venkru's courting rituals.
Yayoi, were you also a prisoner of war?
"Good girl.....round two."
Unarmed Attack
Damage
With Venkru in full swing; Kloh thought of an great follow up question for Yayoi...and what kind of odds do you give my pal against the Malaki?
@Kloh
Yayoi considers the bout carefully before speaking. "I am going to have to say odds favor the Malaki woman. I know your friend is Mandelorian but judging from what I am seeing, she is more adept at hand to hand than he is."
Nael speaks up. "Malaki have a strong empathetic link with animals granted to them by the force. They live on a world with beasts far bigger and more dangerous than rancors. Malaki tend to fight most wild beasts hand to hand and adopt a very animal like fighting style as a result. Malaki are excellent hand to hand specialists. They don't do well with other tech though, if this were a gun fight my money would definitely be on the Mandelorian."
Yayoi nods. "That explains a good bit. Malaki huh?" Yayoi smiles at Kloh. "There you have it, me and Nael have our money on the Malaki."
@Venkru
Mawakina doges your attack and goes in more ferocious than before swinging both hands like deadly claws. You again take two hits for a total of 17 vitality - DR. At this point you can tell she is taking this fight very seriously. The Besalisk is now standing closer armed with two shock rods as though he is ready to intervene.
"Last time......no killing!"
Unarmed Attack
Damage
Jarl watches the hand to hand as he begins to lead Dwenna away from the fight, just in case.
Jaira reviews the ten choices and selects five to more closely inspect, while wondering further away from the fight. She does watch out of the corner of her eye though, just waiting to see if Kloh is gonna get it.
Mawakina doesn't respond to your hit but instead attacks again. This time one of her strikes misses but the other connects for 10 vitality. She seems ready to attack again but the Besalisk charges his shock sticks and steps forward. "Enough! He shouts.
At the sound of the charges, Mawakina stands down. She straightens up, crosses her arms and stands stoic.
Yayoi and Nael look at each other. "Malaki are scary." Yayoi states.
Nael nods "True. They are very resilient and primal people."
Yayoi smiles. "So now the question is will the Mandelorian take her."
Nael grins "Indeed, that is a curious thought."
Both girls look on with interest to see how the pummeled Mandelorian will respond.
Kloh was trying to plot some way that he could take all three women as slaves but didn't want to push his luck with Zedora...maybe future rewards will be similar...I'll have to ask purchasing prices before leaving here... The Nautolan was impressed with both females especially Nael...plus she has starship experience...I could use a trained hand in the cockpit riding shotgun... He gurgled a chuckle at Yayoi's remark and shook his head to follow it up.
I wont be making that bet any time soon ladies. But I would bet 20 creds that Venkru ends up taking her. He wont be able to resist the challenge.
He turned to Meliah.
Greetings Meliah. I am more than pleased to find someone that speaks my native tongue. How came you to learn Nautolan?
Venkru smile does not match his battered body.....
"Yes I believe I will, and since scars are forbidden I would like her to select tattoos. I am thinking dark blue or black in a jagged pattern like a large hunting cat. If she thinks this would be to her liking."
"Have you questions for me?"
The Besalisk shrugs. "Scars aren't forbidden. It's just scars drastically reduce sale value. So we remove them. Malaki like them because it shows how many times they've cheated death. It's a thing of theirs."
Mawakina simply stares at you. "I know enough, master"
@Kloh
Meliah looks at you when you speak to her. She seems confused and is not sure how to respond to you.
Nael speaks up
"I am the only one of us who speaks your native tongue. It was one of the languages i chose while I was studying at the imperial academy. Along with Calamari, Quarren, Twi'lek, Huttese, Aqualarish, and Dosh."
Kloh's waved a hand in acquiescence.
"Mawakina, consider the tattoos at least, and not to worry your sure to get a scar or two working with this crew. Do you agree to work with me? "
Venkru begins to gear back up already feeling his injuries begin to heal.
"It is a common myth that the Empire is pro human and anti other species. Several divisions of the Empire like those on Correlia for example are anti human but the Empire has employed many species to serve in their ranks. It is true they do favor the more human like species in the galaxy but they never turn away skill. I made it as far as deck officer aboard the Star Destroyer Righteous. We were defeated by a coalition between the rebels and Zedora at Besim. That was were I was captured and enslaved eight months ago."
Yayoi speaks up. "Nael quit showing off so much. Give the rest of us a shot at this handsome Nautolan."
Nael chuckles at Yayoi's comment. "I told you there were people who would value skills and intellect over sex appeal." Nael dips her hip placing a hanr on it and looks at Yayoi. "Of course I too have a good amount of sex appeal also."
Yayoi rolls her eyes. "Hey I am not unskilled. It's just a different skill set and I too could learn that language in due time." Yayoi then poses seductively. "Besides, you only match me in appeal but you don't have any experience. "
...oh, how delightful!...women fighting over being my slave...could this get any better?...
Ladies please, all three of you have qualities that I value. Albeit very different qualities. Unfortunately I can not take all three of you...such a shame too...
Kloh had come into this thinking only of satisfying his many fetishes but was quickly seeing how this could turn out very profitable in other areas as well.
Meliah...Yayoi...I am sorry but you are dismissed. I will be investigating your list price. Nael you are with me. ..she is going to have to grow that hair out but the blue is growing on me...
The shipjacker waved the droid over to finalize the details. He will also make an inquiry into how much the other two costs.
@Venkru
Mawakina narrows her eyes at Venkru. "I will do as you ask as long as you do not require me to die for you. I won't do that."
The Besalisk sighs and seems very agitated. "I hope you know what you got there buddy. We can't seem to beat that outta them no matter what technique we use."
@Kloh
Meliah bows and heads out but Yayoi remains. She removes her earrings and walks up to Nael and hands them to her. "You won the bet Nael. Well played." Yayoi states.
Nael smiles and accepts the earrings. "Was there ever a doubt? I'm going to miss you."
Yayoi giggles. "Oh of course I doubted you military girl. I never believed you had the charm for this sort of work. Lucky you that the one that came along was more interested in your brains than your looks."
Nael is taken aback but seemingly in a playful manner. "Excuse me but I am just as good looking as you are. It was a fair bet."
Yayoi shrugs. "Yeah whatever. I'm gonna miss you."
Nael smiles. "I'll miss you too."
The two girls hugs and part ways. Nael approaches Kloh and bows. "I am ready to be of service master."
@Jaira.
You manage to find a young fifteen year old girl from the streets of Atzerri. She is an orphan who was abducted from the slums by some of Zedora's men looking to make a quick but about a year ago. She seems to fit most of your criteria. Her name is Enna Nightspring. She seems thrilled to have you as a master more so than you'd expect a child to be. Do you have any questions for her? Or any instructions.
@Jarl
Dwenna is staying close to your side throughout this whole escapade.
Kloh smiled as the females said their goodbyes. When it was just Nael and him he asked.
Were you two friends before being captured?
"I fight my own battles, your job is to make me fight better. In battle is exactly where I expect to fall."
"Glad you can't break them, because I don't want a broken slave, I will settle for this non-slave, helper."
"Are we done here?"
"Gather her belongings and deliver her to me in the morning."
"Also what is the cost of these other slaves?"
When Enna is brought forward, Jaira walks around her asking questions about she knows and what she can do. Eventually Jaira decides waves to the young one to follow as she finds a seat in the back of the room to watch the others finish their selections.
Once they leave to go back to Jairas room, while in the hallway, quietly Jaira fills Enna in on part of her new job,
"Enna, partof your job is to listen to what is being said around here. Talk to other slaves when you get the chance. Keep an ear out for the comings and goings of people and things of importance, then let me know about what you find out. Thatpart of job is secret, don't let people know that you are paying attention to them. The rest ofthe time I will teach you about the ship so you can assist in it's operation, maintainence, and repair, and of course running minor errands and such. Do you know how to fight?"
Regardless of how Nael answered his previous question; Kloh will nod his understanding...if only I can afford Yayoi as well...who would have thought that I'd find two women that get along so well and they re both slaves?..imagine them working together...why hasn't that droid come back with her sale price yet?...
Do you have any personal possessions to retrieve? Is there anything you require? Maybe there will be time for a little shopping in the next few days.
Kloh let the implied generosity sink in as he waited for everyone to wrap up their business.
@Kloh...X2
First question about Nael's relation to Yayoi. "We are prison buddies. We were captured at the same time and we were the only friends and comfort we had in our torture. We bonded well. I am an officer, she a thief, an ironic friendship."
The answer to question two. "I have no possessions. Only what you see me with here. I will be waiting in your quarters master. If you desire, I will wear and use whatever you wish."
@Venkru: Mawakina sneers. "To die in battlefield is the ultimate shame of any warrior. When warriors desire death before their time, they get it. To die of old age shows one worth. To die young shows one is weak."
She responds to your comment about possessions. "I have nothing."
The Beselisk responds to your other question about cost. "They vary in cost depending on ability and work in breaking them and their natural value. The two Zeltrons that you didn't pick are 4000 credits each for permanent ownership. A good deal i'd say."
@Jarl: Yeebo nods to you. "Yes, if you have no further business then we are done."
@Jaira: The girl listens to your requests. "Such requests are dangerous. I cannot travel throughout the ship without your permission and slaves cannot speak with each other while aboard Zedora's ship or on his base. If we are too nosy, Zedora may not only kill me but you as well. Yeebo is adept at finding traitors. He uses a power to hear things."
You do notice Yeebo gazing in your direction as you make your way down the hall.
"See that is the stuff I want to know, though I am less interested in zedora then in what you can find out while on a planet. Don't speak to the other slaves when around or on zedora controlled places.
However some places have the slave shops where the slaves work away and out of sight of the masters, usually they talk there. If zedora does not have such a place then we will do without. However, if we are on another planet during a mission and you find the chance then find one and speak to them, I am not refering only to here after all, and out on a mission is where you gathering info will be really important.
And listening is not being a traitor unless you go somewhere you aren't suppossed to be to listen to private conversations. I intend for you to listen to the rumors and such then report them to me.
You are not to go to restricted places to listen, the risk would be to great even if that was what I was after. rumors can tell you a lot of useful info. Sometimes useful for avoiding death, sometimes for knowing what places to avoid, or find.
Oh and play up your childishness if someone questions you, zedoras folks excluded of course." Jaira breaks this up as they walk, and she pretends to not notice Yeebo, she doesn't intend on truly spying on zedora right now anyway, and certainly not with a slave child that once belonged to him, too great a chance that he is still gaining info from her, but out in the public streets she will be mostly ignored.
"Kloh, you buying them both? I've got one to be eyes, a pair hands would be nice." Jaira asked. She also inquired about Reonna and Nowi.
Kloh gurgled deep in his chest and he waggled his long webbed fingers together when he heard the price for the other slaves.
4000 creds? A bargain indeed...she's a bit tall for my taste but still gorgeous...and skilled too...dont just think of the one desire now...a boon to our clique...Deal.
Kloh handed over his credchip and waited for the data process to finalize.
Neal, you and Yayoi will get to remain friends after all. As soon as this guy finishes up you two are to return to my room and prepare yoru selves to go for a swim. There is somewhere to swim around here right?
"And so we disagree, so what, different strokes for different folks........Want to stay and I will see if you are injured and how well you took my blows, so stay here or return to the slave area, your choice."
Jarl turns to Venkru, "I will be shopping for Dwenna, I will find you in the quarters assigned to us on Zedora's ship".
With that Jarl nods to the others including Yeebo and departs looking for an establishment to buy Dwenna some new clothes.
He turns to her, "Are you feeling well? Do you need food or medical assistance? I figured you may want to get some new clothes first, the ones you have on are, tattered".
...shopping?..oh, that's right; they don't have nay possessions...hmm...
Is there somewhere around here that sells..uh, ladies clothes?
Venkru laughs at Kloh....
"You mean to clothe them!"
Nael and Yayoi gleefully embrace one another as they hear the good news. They both join Kloh on either side.
Yeebo speaks up. " Your slaves are ready enough. Come, I will bring you and your slaves to your quarters."
Yeebo leads the way back to the elevator that brought you down here. You make your way up to a different floor and head in. Inside is the lobby of an exotic an luxurious apartment deck. There is a fountain in the center and much to look at. It is quite the open space for a ships living quarters.
Yeebo leads into into one of the chambers and then you start to head down some carpeted halls. Yeebo takes you up yet another elevator for a brief rise. You then exit to find a log hall with several doors.
Yeebo turns to you. "The first five doors on the right are your private quarters. Go ahead, get acquainted with your rooms and get some rest. We are heading to Desseir and you can do whatever shopping you need there."
Each room is pretty much the same. Large and well designed with a Jacuzzi in each one. There are a multitude of nice features such as a large bed, Personal work station with holonet, work bench, and a fitness center. The bathroom is also quite nice as well with a small pool and a shower stall in addition to a massage table and other luxury care set ups. There is also a dining space for you to eat your meals.
These rooms have anything you need.
Kloh laughed at Venkru's jibe.
Hey now, spare can be sexier than bare pal. Surely you dont mean to keep her naked all the time?
The shipjacker tried to hide his surprise at the opulence of their housing...Sith spawn!...I should have went to work for his sliminess a ling time ago...now, this is living... and then he saw their individual rooms.
and he wondered how long he would have to enjoy it.
How long till we hit Desseir, Yeebo?
"Also what is the threat analysis for this ship. Can I call up schematics from my room?"
@Kloh
"If she wants clothes she can have clothes."
@Mala
"Is there anything you want?"
“I am going to get some rest. See you all later”.
With that Jarl leads Captain Dwenna into a suite and closes the door.
Leading her to the bed he lays her down to rest. In the meantime he draws a hot bath and makes sure to pour in enough cleaning solvents to make the pool bubble, he then readies the Jacuzzi making it hot. After a few minutes of her getting a chance to nap he wakes her.
“Remove those rags and let’s get cleaned up”, says Jarl in a firm tone. He too undresses and guides the Captain into the pool. He takes a sponge and begins to wash her back and the back of her neck he then rinses her hair and washes it. He allows her to clean the parts that would be inappropriate for him to touch without her permission.
Stepping out of the grimy pool Jarl leads her to the Jacuzzi to relax what are sure to be tired muscles for them both. Jarl takes surreptitious glances at the Captain’s body but does not linger.
“When I was a young and growing up in the Grand Republic my father was a guardsman on a strongly allied Galactic Republic world. I wanted to grow up and be what he was, strong and brave. As I reached the age of maturity, the war with the separatists had just begun. I am and some like-minded friends joined the grand army of the Republic to save our Democracy from the evil of the separatists. I fought battles across the galaxy and in the outer rim, battles I thought I would never survive. As the war ended I rejoiced like everyone else did when we won, I was shocked like everyone else was when it was discovered that the Jedi attempted a coup and like everyone else I supported the Galactic Empire. I went from the army to the Imperial Navy, defending the Empire against its enemies. Soon I saw that we were the enemy of Democracy and freedom. I was lucky that my Admiral saw the same thing and defected to the resistance which would later become the Rebel Alliance. Then I once again fought across the galaxy mostly on the flagship of Ackbar, great general. Being on that ship I got to see more politics than a soldier normally would. Can you imagine, politics when we are trying to overthrow an evil Empire? I was disgusted and quit the Rebellion right before Endor. I drifted for a few months until an old comrade told me about merc work he was getting through Zedora. I jumped at the chance, getting paid to fight? I figured why not, I have been not getting paid to fight for years and had nothing to show for it – no wife, no children, no home. In the end the politicians get all the money and the soldiers are left with missing limbs and frayed out nerves. We get glory but glory doesn’t fill your belly and the New Republic will no doubt be as corrupt as the Empire and the Old Republic before it. So here I am and here you are. Tell me Captain Dwenna, what’s your story? Up to the point where we capture you, I know the rest”.
Yeebo nods. "We will arrive at Desseir in twenty four hours. You have that time to rest and three days on world before we move to our next mission."
@Venkru: Mawakina raises her eyebrow. "A spear would be a start. A faithful beast would be a good second. " She seems to have sustained little damage from your bout with her. A very tough woman indeed.
Dwenna is very shaken. Her veins are still visible and puslsing for a few moments after you leave the slave chambers. They seem to stop as soon as you reach the executive apartments and she seems to begin to relax. Still not speaking she follows quietly.
Once in the room she complies to your orders. She strips naked and allows you to clean her. She ties up her long silky black hair so you can clean her back properly. At this point, her veins have even out with her skin and look bruised for a bit. She seems to be recovering from whatever it was they did to her.
As you gaze at her body, you take in it's desirably fit and well sculpted features. However, it is not perfect. You see a few scares on her body that aren't recent. What appears to be three massive claw marks on her back and a large scar on her right thigh. This is all in addition to the scar on her face as well.
She gazes at you with her eyes, one green and one blue. She undoes her hair and lets it hang and float in the pool. She takes in your story as you tell it.
When you finish she takes in a deep breath and speaks. I was born on the world Alderaan. I was six when the Empire was formed and my father was displeased with the idea of a galactic empire. He joined the alliance as soon as it emerged and threw in his wealth when he did. He left my mother and me to fight. I grew up hating him for leaving us and trying to get involved in things he need not. As soon as I was old enough I left. I learned to fly and made an honest living as freighter pilot. Then the worst happened. My home was destroyed. At first I hear it was the rebellion, then I hear the empire. Either way, my entire family died because of both of them. I joined the Atzzeri Corsairs as a way to vent my frustration against both sides. Those were the best years of my life. Fighting against either side and killing whomever and taking whatever I wanted. Then one day our wing was hit by and an imperial trap meant for rebels outside of Dagobah. I crashed there and as almost killed by the local wildlife. A small strange green hermit helped me escape by telling me where I could find a group of pirates hiding out. It turns out those were Nym's pirates. I joined them there. My skills made me out to be one of the top pilots in his fleet and thus he rewarded me with my own ship. I respected everything about Nym except that he was allied with the rebels. I still hate them for this stupid conflict. The galaxy wasn't that bad and the emperor would die soon enough. He was an old man after all. At any rate, my service with Nym was not a long one and nor was I truly very loyal to him. I work hard at whatever role I am given. Even if I must be a slave, then I will be the best slave you will ever have." She seems very serious about this."[/b]
@Yeboo
"I like to be prepared are ship schematics, hanger bays, escape pod information all accessible from my room?"
@Mar
"Yeboo says we will be on a planet in 24 hours, we should be able to find both items there....any specifics in your mind. Seems like you could use a fairly long spear, but might use a shorter weapon for the sake of movement.....and what kind of a beast will we be looking for?"
...24 hours should be plenty of time to try out my slaves...I mean...to relax...
Kloh gurgled a chuckle and herded the women into his room.
See you all tomorrow. Try not to get your ass kicked again before then Venkru.
This last was said with a mischievous grin and yet another gurgled chuckle...that man probably liked it... The nautolan shivered at the thought of trying to 'wrestle' with the tough woman and congratulated himself again on his two choices...such sweet looking delights...
Kloh wandered the room getting acquainted with its features. When he spotted the pool his decision on what to do first was clear and he quickly began shedding his clothes...I could use some new gear... Ladies! Strip and into the pool! Its time to swim. Diving gracefully into the water; Kloh delighted in the feel of his natural habitat. He would 'frolic' with the two Zeltron females for hours in the water. They would share a bath, shower, stories and a meal before finding some much need rest in the large bed.
The morning would begin with Kloh on the Holonet gathering as much intel the current Galactic state of affairs before sating his more base desires again. There would be more swimming, bathing and eating in the allotted 24 hours but the shipjacker and his entourage would be ready to roll out when the time came.
Jaira takes Enna to one of the middle rooms, waits a few minutes for Yeebo to leave, then heads over to Jarls room to see how Dwenna is doing. Hoping Jarl actually opens the door, as she knocks three times.
Jarl's next though is interrupted by a knock on the door. He turns to Dwenna, "Stay there, I will answer it".
Jarl grabs a towel to cover his waist and his blaster. He opens the door concealing the blaster behind his back.
When he sees Jaira he nods and smiles, "You need something Captain Kizur?" As Jarl opens the door Jaira sees, Jarl in a towel and Dwenna sitting in the Jacuzzi.
"Already hopping into others pants I see. I came by to see how Captain Dwenna was doing. You didn't honestly expect me to let her stay in their hands did you? Mind if I come in or should I come back later?" Other then the sarcastic comment, Jaira didn't seem to take note of Jarl's state of dress.
Jarl sighs ignoring the pants comment, "I remember giving the Captain my word that she would be accepted into the fold. Therefore even if you did not care I would still have retrieved her".
Jarl lowers his voice, "Still, I appreciate your concern for her well being. It is good to know that you are someone who cares about other sentient beings, I prefer to work with someone with a conscience, as much as one can have such a thing in this nasty business. The Captain is doing quite well and yes you may come in and speak with her if you wish".
Jarl steps out of the way to allow Jaira entry. Once she enters the room she will see that jarl was holding his blaster behind the door the entire time they were talking.
@Karval: Yeebo looks to Karval. "Generic ship schematics are available but many levels are still classified to myself and Zedora and a few chief engineers."
Mawakina looks at Venkru and betrays a malicious grin. "A spear is fine but for a beast I want a man-eater."
"Great Generic information is what I need."
@Mawakina
Venkru smiles and almost laughs
"I don't like many people, in your case I make an exception."
Once alone with mawakina
"I got no interest in making you be or do anything you don't want to do, whatsay we help each other out, and as soon as we are near your homeworld I drop you there and we just forget about it?"
Jaira looks at Jarl and as she enters, "Ahh, but Jarl, I commanded that she be brought with us, as such her well being was my responsibility, hence my efforts with Yeebo before we even got to the throne room. But whats done is done, either way she is under our protection again."
She heads over to Dwenna, "I am sorry we couldn't get you back sooner. How are you feeling?"
Jaira will listen to her response while looking her over for wear and tear then say her farewells to both of them before leaving back to her own room to clean up.
Kloh lounged on the just large enough bed and twirled his fingers through Yayoi's hair and gazed admirably at the candy like hue of both Zeltron women's skin tone...right here, right now; life couldnt be any better...well, I could be running an Imperial blockade in my own ship with blaster bolts flying, hyperdrive humming into action and a squad of eyeballs trying to gun me down...eh, its a toss up...
So ladies, I hope you are prepared for a life of raising Hell all across the galaxy. Did you hear of my recent exploits? Of how I took down Zedora's secret base and get away ship? It was something, I tell you. It all began when I got busted trying to jack this Barloz class freighter and ended up in one of Zedora's clinks...
...and then we ended up here. My plan from here is to score enough creds to purchase my very own top line freighter...maybe a Soro-Suub Horizon class or similar. But then I'm gonna steal one instead and keep the creds! Hohoho! Then maybe a small moon to hideout on. What do you think girls?