Galaxy's Edge Space Bar (archive)

[Myitt]

"What do you think they're talking about down there?" Myitt asks Corliss, spinning idly in the weapons seat.  Neither of them could see Alic from this height, hidden in the woods.

"Probably discussing the morality of war," replies Corliss.  "Or they could be playing rock paper scissors, I can barely see anything down there."

He brings up a separate viewscreen and enhances the opticals.  "There we are," he says smugly.  The view now shows Ossanlin, Temrash and the hunter nearly full size, in 2D, on the big translucent holographic screen.  "Too bad these guys are buggers for reading lips."

"Well, if one of them had taken a comm link, maybe we wouldn't have this problem," says Myitt, spinning herself back to the front of the weapons controls.  "No matter.  Ossanlin knows we're up here, so he can signal us if there's trouble, we're close enough that thought speech will be in range.  Anyway I'm not going to blow anything up while they're still standing there."

"'Course not.  But if I get any readings that he's powering up his ship's cannons..."

"Yeah, yeah, I've still got it locked."

[Alic]

Alic was confident she had made it there unnoticed, when Ossanlin spoke to her. Her hearts felt like they had been stabbed by his words. She really hadn't meant to upset anyone and really didn't plan on coming out in the open. For all she knew the hunter and the yeerk were friends, and she didn't trust Temrash at all.
Tears stung at her eyes in hurt and anger. Just because she didn't do exactly as he said! She answered to no one. She cared for Ossanlin, but he wasn't her Prince and she wasn't going to let anyone command her around.
<Humph.> Alic didn't know what to do. Give them what they wanted and show her face and leave?  Or stay and risk things further? As much as it hurt her pride, she knew she must leave. But she would not show her face, Ossanlin's words had hurt too much and she knew it would be seen on her face.
Turning around she walked back to the bar,  stepping on the discarded communicator on the way.

[Chad32]

"I think you hurt her feelings." Temrash said, as he heard her leave.

"I'll tell you what, Temrash." The hunter said. "If you want me to burn my contract, you'll need to do a favor for me. You're not the only job I have that's being a pain to accomplish. If you help me complete this job, then I'll leave you alone. You and your friends could be useful."

"What kind of job."

"There's something that was stolen, by a wealthy collector, that I need to get back. Unfortunately, he has a fortress crawling with guards. all attempts to get inside have failed, but a bit of Yeerk and Andalite skills might do the trick. what do you say?"

"Let me confer with my ally." Temrash said, then looked at Ossy. "What do you think?" He asked in a quieter voice.

[Shenmue654]

Mar glanced at Shal and nodded. "She's one too, isn't she?" Mar groaned. "Crayak seems to have an abnormal number of cards to play at one time. It makes coming into this place without him noticing somewhat complicated. I don't even think I pulled it off, but it doesn't matter. I'd have to do it whether he knows I'm here or not. If I came in the usual way, it would greatly upset the balance of this world. And..."

*Mar glances at Breekan in some confusion. "...you'd think this is something you'd have known about your entire life. How could you have found out only recently?"

[Luke Skywalker (Ossanlin)]

*Ossanlin regretted what he'd had to say to Alic, his words were harsh.  He felt sorry for the young femme andalite and cared for her feelings.  There was a reason he had buckled and let her come with him, even though he knew it could spell disaster for the entire mission.  He knew she'd wanted to come, but there had been no way he could let her close enough to speak her mind...she was so free with her thought that he'd been certain it would get them into trouble.  He knew he'd hurt her, but his resolve firmed.  He had given her a chance by letting her come along.  She had betrayed his trust and put lives in danger.  Perhaps she was only concerned, but she had a lot to learn yet.  She was too eager to let force be her deciding factor, even when subtlety was the only key to the situation.  He would apologize for his harsh words but would reiterate their validity when he got back to the bar.  He held back unbidden tears as he felt for the young andalite, but there were times when one could not be soft.  Even though he knew this to be true at the depth of his hearts, he still couldn't help but feel guilty.  He could've spoken to her in a different manner...he had let his anger get the best of him even though it had not been displayed in the tone of his thoughts.  He nodded as he saw her walk back to the bar, even though he couldn't see her face he could tell from her body-language, the way she walked...he had wounded her deeply, and he had to hold off the tears once more.  He had treated her like so many others of his race had...it was not right...he would have to make amends, but the matter at hand was still at hand...*

<I apologize for her.  She is young and spoiling for a fight.  She has a child's curiosity and must've followed us from the bar.  I have told her to return and wait for us to come back.>  *Ossanlin listens to the Nisraeln's proposition.*  <I'm an ethical creature...if this item was indeed stolen and is not something that you are supposed to steal, we may be able to help you.>  *Ossanlin looked back at Temrash.*  <Trust is a tricky thing...almost as tricky as honor.>  *he looked back at the hunter.*  <There may be others that would be willing to help, others with certain...talents, and certain connections.  If you would allow us to discuss this with the others while you tend to your ship un-fettered, we will return with a decision.  If, that is, you confer Temrash.>

[Chad32]

"I'll agree to that." Temrash said.

"I have the word of the Hawjabran religious group that it belongs to them. The one who stole the item is a Skrit Na. If the item is made of Hawjabran materials, then that will be proof enough for me. I will get back to my ship, and let you talk it over with your allies." The hunter said. Then turned to go back to his ship.

"If this guy breaks his contract, the chances of the Empire hirins another Nisraeln will be low. This could work out for all of us, if he's on the level." Temrash said. "Let's head back."

[Alic]

Alic refused to let the tears come. She may be childish, and she knew that, but she could not let herself cry. She took a few deep breaths and tried to let her mind wander, hoping to lighten her hearts. They still hurt, and she got angry at herself for letting someones thoughts get to her.

When the bar was in view, Alic decided to take a detour. She hadn't eaten in awhile and she felt maybe the hunger was making her weak. She took off running past the bar, crushing the grassunder her hooves.
<aahh..> she sighed. It was delicious. Normally it wouldn't be, but Alic was starving. She had been filling herself with liquor lately and as much as she enjoyed it, it wasn't enough.

The feeding and the running had calmed her down. She didn't want to be in a horrible mood when Ossanlin came back. As many things as she would like to say she knew arguing with him wouldn't help anything. She slowly started walking back towards the bar, hoping to not look like a fool to everyone else.

[Kit Cloudkicker]

Keirdan stares up at Mar as he talks to Breekan. He ****s his head, and squeezes his eyes shut. His body stiff.


Shal opens her eyes, which are still a deeper shade of red, and sits down. She stares at Keirdan, looking genuinely confused.

[Myitt]

"Hellooo?" chirps the little comm link in the bar.  It's lying on the dusty floor where Alic had thrown it.  Clearly Myitt wasn't too concerned about any danger in the situation she and Corliss were watching below their ship, in the forest clearing.  "Anybody home?  No one's died, have they?"

[Shenmue654]

Mar holds up a hand so that Breekan will know he'll be right back in moments. He's picked up on some kind of sound. Mar paces about the bar and eventually picks up the communicator, catching the very last bit of what Myitt's said. He states,

"This is Mar. We're all fine on this end. I don't know..." *Mar whips around the room, looking for Alic. "...why she dropped the communicator, but I have it now in any case. What's happened?"

[Breekan1]

Breekan picks Keirdan up and listens for his heartbeat.

[Kit Cloudkicker]

Keirdan opens his eyes, smiles at Breekan, and blows a raspberry on his face. He points at Mar, and says to no one in particular, "He knows that big guy is here."

[Breekan1]

Breekan's fur rises noticeably. He puts Keirdan down and tries not to shake. "He's here, eh?" he asks gently.

[Myitt]

"Well, hello, Mar, so nice of someone to pick this up," says Myitt flatly.  "We're watching them, they appear to still be negotiating with the bounty hunter."

"There's some movement, there," says Corliss suddenly.  "Someone was behind them in the woods."

"Hmm, and they've had a visitor," relays Myitt.  "Personally, I just want to destroy this jerk's ship and get it overwith.  Have him on our terms.  Whatever agreement they can manage to reach to make a bounty hunter give up his contract can't come without a heavy price."

[Kit Cloudkicker]

Keirdan smiles at Breekan and ****s his head. He squeezes his eyes shut, and his body stiffens for a moment, before he stares up at Breekan again. "Um. No. Not right now. Can I have more ice cream?"


Shal moves towards Keirdan, and makes to pick him up.