KDF and allies regroup at the abandoned asteroid refinery to plan their next move...
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When: Sunday, Jun 9, Beta -1
Audience: Klingon and allies
Event type: Bridge RP
Starting point: Starship bridge
OOC point of contact: @gulremal
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Spoiler: Not-so-abandoned station logShow
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: <FX> After a couple of days of travel, KDF and allies arrived at the abandoned cardassian refinery...only to find that it is not currently abandoned. Small group of reklari scavengers have restored -
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: - parts of the facility and are currently using it as a base and trading post. KDF squadron, once they made their presence known, was welcomed by one bigger hauler ship in orbit of the asteroid -
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: - facility and invited to visit their trade area.
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: <FX> As they beam over, they can see a lot of reklari moving about, some doing some repairs and installing more equipment, while others have set up stalls and are peddling all kind of knick-knacks.
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: <FX> while the traffic is low, there was at least half-a-dozen different ships in the vicinity, none that are known to KDF, ad at least a dozen of other aliens inspecting the goods...
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "Nothing ever stays abandoned out here for long, does it? Don't recognize these people, though.""
[Local] Lorri@crystyll: "Exactly why you are here, Ghost"
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: <FX> One of the reklari, carrying a bit different outfit than others, is talking with a finely dressed orion...
Istar@anncarise looks to Lorri, "In a place like this, I'd guess at least ten possible threats any given moment. Not counting the structural stability..."
[Team] Plott DeVice@gulremal: sorry for the long intro!
Istar@anncarise smirks, "Don't worry, I got my eyes on all of 'em."
[Team] Egzo@HF_Mudd: No worries.
Istar@anncarise indeed does seem to be nearly constantly gazing around, though it's difficult to tell what exactly at behind the visor she is wearing.
Egzo@HF_Mudd nods. "Good."
[Local] Lorri@crystyll: "Only ten?" she looks to Istar with a somewhat entertained smirk, "Clearly you're not accounting for the all the traders looking to fleece you out of a few strips of latinum"
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: ...you can pay us in any currency recognized by local authorities! Energy credits, gold-pressed latinum, trade goods - we will make a deal.
Egzo@HF_Mudd still seems to be in a sour mood over what happened to his ship earlier during the chase, but at least he's quieted down some and is letting others handle the negotiations.
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "Well...that too."
Laila Denvar@dryadae sniffs a little, then offers a charming smile. "We, of course, are happy to negotiate a fair price. Latinum, of course, is the gold-standard, but we do have some trade items which may be of +
Laila Denvar@dryadae +interest to you."
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: Reklari: We are always looking for new items, indeed. If you are fine with this, I will send my comrade to check your stock - under supervision, of course - and come back with the list of items we -
Istar@anncarise taps her wristcomp, checking if there are any zones in the facility where transporter signals are blocked.
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: - could use. In the meantime, I'll let you check the stalls and talk to other guests?
[Local] Laila Denvar@dryadae: "Oh, certainly." Laila turns to looks at the new arrivals. "It will be my pleasure to see what there is to offer here."
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: Have a nice trade!
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: Ah! More customers!
Laila Denvar@dryadae pauses, looking over the other group. She turns back to her trading partner. "Of course! Always delightful! Many profits to you."
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: Welcome to the Retrofitters bazaar! I apologize for the state of the facilities, but we are working to bring them up to proper standards.
Egzo@HF_Mudd just folds his arms over his chest and looks between the Orions and their host.
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: In the name of Utilidan Combine, I, supervisor Udan, bid you welcome!
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "Not the scrappiest job I've seen."
Laila Denvar@dryadae explores a little, but keeps a wary eye out.
Istar@anncarise looks to Lorri, "Ya wanna do the talking Tabadi, or should I handle this? I've dealt with traders like these before."
Lorri@crystyll dips her head to the greeter, "A most warm welcome it is too" she smiles, "I am Tabadi Lorri" she looks to the others for their own introductions
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: Hah, we are doing our best with what we have. This station was missing proper care for years. *looks between Leila, Istar and Lorri* Are you folks from the same company?
[Tell] Plott DeVice@gulremal: these guys sound familiar, didn't sadia mention them during the last staff meeting?
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "I'm Istar. I'm stationed on the Tabadi's ship, we're with the Orion Space Navy here to support the Klingon force."
Istar@anncarise nods to Egzo, the rep for 'the Klingon force.'
Egzo@HF_Mudd grunts and nods a 'greeting'.
[Local] Egzo@HF_Mudd: "Egzo. Captain."
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: Ah, the mighty warriors! You come from that space fortress to the galactic north, yes?
Egzo@HF_Mudd grunts and nods another affirmative. Just a dumb brute. Really.
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "That's...one word for it. Pretty spot on, actually."
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: Some comrades from the Obadin Combine spoke well of you. I am glad to have such honored guests around. *motions to the tables that are in process of being filled with all kinds of drinks and food-
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: -stuffs* Please make yourselves comfortable, and if you need anything specific, let me know!
[Local] Lorri@crystyll: "Well, that's... very gracious of you" looks between her fellow 'honoured guests', "After you..."
Istar@anncarise stays with Lorri, letting Egzo go first.
[Team] Istar@anncarise: Totally not using Egzo as a Nausicaan shield
[Team] Istar@anncarise: hehe
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: *shows them to a table* Here, make yourselves like at home!
Egzo@HF_Mudd brushes past the unfamiliar Orion, giving her a wary/surly look as he does.
Egzo@HF_Mudd has a seat, picks up a mug, sniffs and then drinks cautiously.
Lorri@crystyll does so as well. But she gives everyone a surly look, even her own reflection if rumours from the crew are to be believed...
Istar@anncarise only briefly glances at the unfamiliar Orion, not staring too long.
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: *to Laila* Oh, you are not with them? I can set you up with your private place, unless you wish to mingle?
Laila Denvar@dryadae bares her teeth in something that would ordinarily be called a smile... somewhere, surely. She looks the group over and covers her mouth in a delicate yawn and then takes a seat nearby. "As long+
Egzo@HF_Mudd seems to find the beverage agreeable, at least. He drinks more.
Laila Denvar@dryadae +as they don't end up trying to stab me, I'll happily mingle."
Laila Denvar@dryadae sits in the captain's chair.
Egzo@HF_Mudd sits on a stool.
Istar@anncarise opts to stay standing near Lorri.
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: *nods* If you need more drinks or food, just contact a nearest worker and they will help you. *smiles* Enjoy your stay! And feel free to buy something!
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: *moves over and away (more than the current distance) and checks up something on the console*
Lorri@crystyll mumbles, watching their host depart, "The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife..."
Istar@anncarise whispers quietly to Lorri, "Who'd ya think she is? Syndicate, independant?"
Egzo@HF_Mudd nods to Lorri, sipping silently and keeping his eyes and ears open.
[Team] Plott DeVice@gulremal: this is a bit of freeform, so rp away
Lorri@crystyll turns, whispering incoherently to Istar, "Could be either, but the placement here with us suggests local payroll"
Laila Denvar@dryadae snags a drink and takes a swallow. "Did I hear you mention Navy? So you do like, real life military stuff, hmm?"
Istar@anncarise whispers again in response, "Makes sense. We already got Syndicate reps here with the Klong and we know who they are."
Lorri@crystyll nods, looking across the table, "The Orion Space Navy" she nods, "Reformed some years ago a first step towards reclaiming our lost heritage. And... I'm sorry- " she smiles kindly, "- I didn't catch +
[Local] Lorri@crystyll: + your name? I know you're not one of my crew"
[Team] Plott DeVice@gulremal: switching alts brb
[Local] Laila Denvar@dryadae: "Oh, my, that's certainly true. I'm Laila Denvar. I've just got a little ship with which I do some trading."
Egzo@HF_Mudd reaches for some of the 'free' snacks provided (he knows nothing laid out for the guests in places like this is ever really free, it's just a matter of how they get you later).
Egzo@HF_Mudd stuffs his gob with some of the tastier-looking morsels and chews.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *Bara strolls in, looks around until she notices the gang*
[Local] Lorri@crystyll: "Independent then? Do much trade out of this station?"
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: (Bara) Hmmm, free food?
Istar@anncarise examines Bara closely as she enters, reading her expression to see if she gives any hint of recognizing Laila.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *Riker manuevers on the chair*
[Local] Laila Denvar@dryadae: "Not exactly independent. I work for a trading company."
Sadia@gulremal sits on a stool.
Egzo@HF_Mudd grunts a greeting to Bara.
[Local] Lorri@crystyll: "Aah, but of course. Well, I trust business here is good?"
Laila Denvar@dryadae looks over at the new arrival. "Business is always troublesome," she replies with a smile to her original conversation partner. "I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name."
[Local] Lorri@crystyll: "Tabadi Lorri" she dips her head slightly
Laila Denvar@dryadae inclines her head respectfully. "It's a pleasure."
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *Bara muches on some cookies, studying Laila for a bit, then swallows the food* Huh. What brings the Pack member out here?
[Local] Lorri@crystyll: "Likewise" she smiles, looking to Bara with a knowing glance back to Istar
Istar@anncarise glances to Lorri as well before focusing on Bara and Laila.
Laila Denvar@dryadae refocuses on Bara and arches an eyebrow. "Business, as usual." Her smile warms a trifle. "What else?"
Egzo@HF_Mudd is entirely focused on the food and drink and not at all on the conversation going on over his head. Pay no attention to the Nausicaan.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *thumbs towards the supervisor behind her* These guys have anything useful?
Laila Denvar@dryadae thinks for a moment. "Depends on what you define as useful. I mean, -I- found what I was looking for."
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *Bara gulps down another cookie* I could use a new wing for a bird of prey for sure.
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "Doesn't one of the birds of prey we work with have a Breen wing? I like that, gives it a certain...flair."
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "Maybe they have some Breen salvage sitting around here."
Laila Denvar@dryadae takes a gulp, herself. "You know. They might, at that, they're pretty good at salvage. I've gotten some pieces I might not otherwise have obtained."
[Local] Laila Denvar@dryadae: "Older, though."
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *to istar* Pffft, I'd rather ask Hirogen for help.
Istar@anncarise chuckles.
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "This Pack you're talking about, any connection with the Morokai Pack?"
Egzo@HF_Mudd 's eyes flick Laila-ward.
Laila Denvar@dryadae perks an eyebrow. "I've heard of them."
Lorri@crystyll looks between the two
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "Only heard rumours about 'em myself."
[Local] Laila Denvar@dryadae: "Which rumors would that be? Nothing bad, I hope? Bunch of troublemakers, I bet," she laughs.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *Bara munches down another cookie* Well, if you're looking for more business opportunities, you should try KDF task force to galactic north.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: You got an armed ship, right?
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "Oh all I know is that they're a trading group that also sells combat assistance."
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "Kinda like that ship that helped us with the Hirogen earlier..."
[Local] Laila Denvar@dryadae: "Those rumours would be correct, then. And if you think the task force would be up for it, I'm likely to head that way, then. I mean. It's armed. And what's this about Hirogen?"
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "They've been chasing us down for the last while now."
Egzo@HF_Mudd looks like he's about to answer... but then reaches for another couple of hors d'ouvres and munches, instead.
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "Started out working for some Cardies, but I hear Egzo killed their second in command and they're not happy."
Laila Denvar@dryadae occasionally glances at the Nausicaan, but otherwise leaves well enough alone.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: They are not happy we joined in on their merry treasure hunt, and are acting all butthurt about it. *nods to istar* That too.
[Local] Laila Denvar@dryadae: "Treasure hunt?"
Laila Denvar@dryadae looks -definitely- interested.
Egzo@HF_Mudd shrugs.
Istar@anncarise stays silent, not sure how much they should say on the subject.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: Not sure I can tell you much unless you join our merry band - at least in mercenary capacity.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: Pay is good, and Legs is fairly direct and honest in her dealings. All that klingon honor seems to rubbing off her a bit too much...
Egzo@HF_Mudd mutters and nods.
Laila Denvar@dryadae considers. "I gotta make a delivery of what I was buyin' here, but otherwise, I think it would be good for us to make a few more contacts in the area."
Egzo@HF_Mudd turns a bit more to Laila. "You come to starbase, talk to boss. You see."
Laila Denvar@dryadae looks surprised at what is, to her, a rousing endorsement. "All right. I can do that. I mean, I don't expect a dental plan or anything, but I'm pretty open."
Egzo@HF_Mudd grins at the mention of 'dental'. As with most Nausicaans, it's something to behold.
[Team] Istar@anncarise: Dental plan for Nausicaans...that would bankrupt even Starfleet
[Team] Istar@anncarise: Hehe
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *nods to Egzo* He's our bullshit detector, as long as you stay clean with us, you won't need one.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *Bara noms another cookie* Damn, I need to get a box or two of these...
Lorri@crystyll perks a brow, briefly wondering if that means she won't need a dental plan, or a bullshit detector
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: Anyyyway, what bird you flyin'?
[Local] Laila Denvar@dryadae: ((You would ask that.))
[Local] Laila Denvar@dryadae: "She's the SS Chuulak. Beautiful, works for me, small though."
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: Ooooh, that risian hot rod? Ever did the Nimbus run?
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: I wonder is anyone managed to beat Hanso's record...
Laila Denvar@dryadae laughs. "Not I, certainly, and I haven't tried since the first go. I'm not up to the task."
Egzo@HF_Mudd unfolds and applies the complimentary napkin to clawed hands and mouth with some care, the first hint he may be more than just dumb muscle.
Egzo@HF_Mudd keeps listening to and watching Laila as he does.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *Egzo's comm beeps*
Egzo@HF_Mudd frowns, drops the wadded napkin on the table and pushes the button on his gauntlet. "Egzo, go." All business, sharp as the blade on his belt.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: "Shlaak here. We've got a tightband transmission from IKS Daramar. Shall I put it through?"
Egzo@HF_Mudd gives Laila one more glance and answers, "Wait one."
Egzo@HF_Mudd stands and moves off a prudent distance.
Laila Denvar@dryadae looks amused.
Lorri@crystyll watches curiously
[Local] Egzo@HF_Mudd: "Ready."
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *Egzo's comm crackles* Cynis here, do you copy?
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: Bara: *to Laila* He's bit shy. I'm Bara, by the way.
Egzo@HF_Mudd speaks (relatively) softly into his gauntlet. "Copy. Alone but not secure. Whadda ya got?"
[Tell] Sadia@gulremal: we can do this via tells?
[Team] Istar@anncarise: I think Egzo has the lead
[Tell] To Sadia@gulremal: (Works for me.)
[Tell] Sadia@gulremal: "Good to hear your voice. I'll be quick. Hirogen hit us hard while we were escorting ventraxian convoy. They took down couple of our ships, and Daramar is in bad shape.
[Tell] Sadia@gulremal: We managed to drive them off and return the favor, but Daramar will be out of action for at least a month, and Hirogen started snooping around our systems.
Egzo@HF_Mudd tenses and mutters a curse.
[Tell] To Sadia@gulremal: <C> Copy.
Laila Denvar@dryadae smiles at Bara. "Of course, no trouble at all."
[Tell] Sadia@gulremal: I'm on my parasite craft, gathering some merc ships at the merc base near Ventraxian space.
[Tell] To Sadia@gulremal: <C> Good.
[Tell] Sadia@gulremal: We are going to keep bastards occupied while you guys continue your search.
Egzo@HF_Mudd looks around at the room, scanning for threats and/or listeners as he keeps talking quietly into his gauntlet.
[Tell] Sadia@gulremal: Whatever you did, it seems to have pissed them off. Alpha Aden was leading this attack.
Istar@anncarise keeps an eye out for Egzo too, looking around the area.
[Tell] To Sadia@gulremal: <C> Great.
[Tell] To Sadia@gulremal: <C> These cutters are gonna keep huntin' us, keep bleedin' us. We gotta take the fight to them, eh?
[Tell] To Sadia@gulremal: <C> End the Alpha. End this.
[Tell] Sadia@gulremal: anyhow, keep up the good work. do not tell me the status, bastards might be eavesdroppin
Egzo@HF_Mudd grunts another affirmative.
[Tell] Sadia@gulremal: Until you're done, do not try contacting me unless it's absolutely necessary. Use third party messengers if you need something sent my way.
[Tell] To Sadia@gulremal: <C> Got it.
[Tell] Sadia@gulremal: That is all. We will try to keep Aden of your back, but keep an eye for other dangers. Good luck. Cynis out.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: I must admit, I didn't expect more orions around, especially after we ousted that bitch Maral from the locals space.
Egzo@HF_Mudd jabs at his gauntlet with a clawtip, then closes his eyes a moment before keying in another code.
[Tell] To Sadia@gulremal: <C> Egzo t' Hag'lhr. Looks like we're on our own for a while. Keep watch. Be back aboard soon.
[Local] Egzo@HF_Mudd: "Egzo ... on our own. ... watch... soon."
Istar@anncarise looks back to the conversation at the table, "Me neither. Apart from the Colonial Fleet clones, but most of 'em are Orions in looks only."
[Tell] Sadia@gulremal: <C> Got it.
[Local] Laila Denvar@dryadae: "No? I certainly hope that I don't end up with the title 'that bitch' myself. So long as I can avoid that.."
Egzo@HF_Mudd keys his comms off again, takes a deep breath and lets it out, then turns to rejoin the others at the table.
Lorri@crystyll hrmphs, apparently not enthralled by association of any kind with the Colonial clones
Egzo@HF_Mudd slides back onto his seat, looking unhappy (again).
Egzo@HF_Mudd sits on a stool.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: Well, she kinda tried to kill us on multiple occasions for messing up her plans.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: She's still trying, mind you. *to Egzo* Bad news?
[Local] Egzo@HF_Mudd: "Tell you later."
[Local] Laila Denvar@dryadae: "So the Hirogen got angry with you for interfering in a treasure hunt, and this Maral is upset and trying to kill you for interfering with her plans... I'm sensing a theme here."
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *shrugs* You know how klingons are - they must have someone to fight. Besides, trying to expand means someone else has to vacate the premises.
Egzo@HF_Mudd offers his own take, a touch of wry amusement creeping into his sour tone and expression: "Never boring."
Egzo@HF_Mudd adds, knowing his audience: "Steady work."
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *one cookie later* But hirogen are a new player in this area. Far away from their usual hunting grounds.
Egzo@HF_Mudd turns back to Bara with a nod.
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "There's people that aren't angry at us too, y'know. Like these..."
Laila Denvar@dryadae chuckles. "True. I'm just amused."
Istar@anncarise looks around at the aliens that have taken over the facility, "What species are they again?"
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: So, if you think you're up for it, head to Starbase 151 and speak to the boss.
Laila Denvar@dryadae rises. "I think I'll do that. It seems you all have business to discuss which can't include me until I've spoken to said boss anyway. If you will excuse me?"
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: She LOVES to speak about her problems, so she'll bring you up to speed.
Laila Denvar@dryadae laughs at that.
Egzo@HF_Mudd asides to Istar, "Reklari."
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "Right. Haven't run into them before..."
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *to laila* If you manage to survive to SB 151, you're gonna do just fiiineee!
Laila Denvar@dryadae snerks. "Well, I'll either make it there or not, we'll see."
[Team] Sadia@gulremal: okies, I think we can cut it here for today
[Team] Sadia@gulremal: we can continue this chat next time
[Team] Egzo@HF_Mudd: OK. Nice side scene and good character intro.
[Team] Egzo@HF_Mudd: And Egzo got to play "dumb barbarian" again for a while
[Team] Laila Denvar@dryadae: Thanks for the RP and the intro guys! Sorry for any stumbles or anything, I hope to settle in quickly!
[Team] Laila Denvar@dryadae: I loved the dumb barbarian act that had flaws. It was awesome.
[Team] Istar@anncarise: Egzo is great! hehe
[Team] Lorri@crystyll: always good to see more getting involved on this side!
[Team] Lorri@crystyll: and he really is xD
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: - parts of the facility and are currently using it as a base and trading post. KDF squadron, once they made their presence known, was welcomed by one bigger hauler ship in orbit of the asteroid -
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: - facility and invited to visit their trade area.
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: <FX> As they beam over, they can see a lot of reklari moving about, some doing some repairs and installing more equipment, while others have set up stalls and are peddling all kind of knick-knacks.
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: <FX> while the traffic is low, there was at least half-a-dozen different ships in the vicinity, none that are known to KDF, ad at least a dozen of other aliens inspecting the goods...
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "Nothing ever stays abandoned out here for long, does it? Don't recognize these people, though.""
[Local] Lorri@crystyll: "Exactly why you are here, Ghost"
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: <FX> One of the reklari, carrying a bit different outfit than others, is talking with a finely dressed orion...
Istar@anncarise looks to Lorri, "In a place like this, I'd guess at least ten possible threats any given moment. Not counting the structural stability..."
[Team] Plott DeVice@gulremal: sorry for the long intro!
Istar@anncarise smirks, "Don't worry, I got my eyes on all of 'em."
[Team] Egzo@HF_Mudd: No worries.
Istar@anncarise indeed does seem to be nearly constantly gazing around, though it's difficult to tell what exactly at behind the visor she is wearing.
Egzo@HF_Mudd nods. "Good."
[Local] Lorri@crystyll: "Only ten?" she looks to Istar with a somewhat entertained smirk, "Clearly you're not accounting for the all the traders looking to fleece you out of a few strips of latinum"
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: ...you can pay us in any currency recognized by local authorities! Energy credits, gold-pressed latinum, trade goods - we will make a deal.
Egzo@HF_Mudd still seems to be in a sour mood over what happened to his ship earlier during the chase, but at least he's quieted down some and is letting others handle the negotiations.
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "Well...that too."
Laila Denvar@dryadae sniffs a little, then offers a charming smile. "We, of course, are happy to negotiate a fair price. Latinum, of course, is the gold-standard, but we do have some trade items which may be of +
Laila Denvar@dryadae +interest to you."
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: Reklari: We are always looking for new items, indeed. If you are fine with this, I will send my comrade to check your stock - under supervision, of course - and come back with the list of items we -
Istar@anncarise taps her wristcomp, checking if there are any zones in the facility where transporter signals are blocked.
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: - could use. In the meantime, I'll let you check the stalls and talk to other guests?
[Local] Laila Denvar@dryadae: "Oh, certainly." Laila turns to looks at the new arrivals. "It will be my pleasure to see what there is to offer here."
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: Have a nice trade!
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: Ah! More customers!
Laila Denvar@dryadae pauses, looking over the other group. She turns back to her trading partner. "Of course! Always delightful! Many profits to you."
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: Welcome to the Retrofitters bazaar! I apologize for the state of the facilities, but we are working to bring them up to proper standards.
Egzo@HF_Mudd just folds his arms over his chest and looks between the Orions and their host.
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: In the name of Utilidan Combine, I, supervisor Udan, bid you welcome!
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "Not the scrappiest job I've seen."
Laila Denvar@dryadae explores a little, but keeps a wary eye out.
Istar@anncarise looks to Lorri, "Ya wanna do the talking Tabadi, or should I handle this? I've dealt with traders like these before."
Lorri@crystyll dips her head to the greeter, "A most warm welcome it is too" she smiles, "I am Tabadi Lorri" she looks to the others for their own introductions
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: Hah, we are doing our best with what we have. This station was missing proper care for years. *looks between Leila, Istar and Lorri* Are you folks from the same company?
[Tell] Plott DeVice@gulremal: these guys sound familiar, didn't sadia mention them during the last staff meeting?
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "I'm Istar. I'm stationed on the Tabadi's ship, we're with the Orion Space Navy here to support the Klingon force."
Istar@anncarise nods to Egzo, the rep for 'the Klingon force.'
Egzo@HF_Mudd grunts and nods a 'greeting'.
[Local] Egzo@HF_Mudd: "Egzo. Captain."
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: Ah, the mighty warriors! You come from that space fortress to the galactic north, yes?
Egzo@HF_Mudd grunts and nods another affirmative. Just a dumb brute. Really.
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "That's...one word for it. Pretty spot on, actually."
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: Some comrades from the Obadin Combine spoke well of you. I am glad to have such honored guests around. *motions to the tables that are in process of being filled with all kinds of drinks and food-
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: -stuffs* Please make yourselves comfortable, and if you need anything specific, let me know!
[Local] Lorri@crystyll: "Well, that's... very gracious of you" looks between her fellow 'honoured guests', "After you..."
Istar@anncarise stays with Lorri, letting Egzo go first.
[Team] Istar@anncarise: Totally not using Egzo as a Nausicaan shield
[Team] Istar@anncarise: hehe
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: *shows them to a table* Here, make yourselves like at home!
Egzo@HF_Mudd brushes past the unfamiliar Orion, giving her a wary/surly look as he does.
Egzo@HF_Mudd has a seat, picks up a mug, sniffs and then drinks cautiously.
Lorri@crystyll does so as well. But she gives everyone a surly look, even her own reflection if rumours from the crew are to be believed...
Istar@anncarise only briefly glances at the unfamiliar Orion, not staring too long.
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: *to Laila* Oh, you are not with them? I can set you up with your private place, unless you wish to mingle?
Laila Denvar@dryadae bares her teeth in something that would ordinarily be called a smile... somewhere, surely. She looks the group over and covers her mouth in a delicate yawn and then takes a seat nearby. "As long+
Egzo@HF_Mudd seems to find the beverage agreeable, at least. He drinks more.
Laila Denvar@dryadae +as they don't end up trying to stab me, I'll happily mingle."
Laila Denvar@dryadae sits in the captain's chair.
Egzo@HF_Mudd sits on a stool.
Istar@anncarise opts to stay standing near Lorri.
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: *nods* If you need more drinks or food, just contact a nearest worker and they will help you. *smiles* Enjoy your stay! And feel free to buy something!
[Local] Plott DeVice@gulremal: *moves over and away (more than the current distance) and checks up something on the console*
Lorri@crystyll mumbles, watching their host depart, "The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife..."
Istar@anncarise whispers quietly to Lorri, "Who'd ya think she is? Syndicate, independant?"
Egzo@HF_Mudd nods to Lorri, sipping silently and keeping his eyes and ears open.
[Team] Plott DeVice@gulremal: this is a bit of freeform, so rp away
Lorri@crystyll turns, whispering incoherently to Istar, "Could be either, but the placement here with us suggests local payroll"
Laila Denvar@dryadae snags a drink and takes a swallow. "Did I hear you mention Navy? So you do like, real life military stuff, hmm?"
Istar@anncarise whispers again in response, "Makes sense. We already got Syndicate reps here with the Klong and we know who they are."
Lorri@crystyll nods, looking across the table, "The Orion Space Navy" she nods, "Reformed some years ago a first step towards reclaiming our lost heritage. And... I'm sorry- " she smiles kindly, "- I didn't catch +
[Local] Lorri@crystyll: + your name? I know you're not one of my crew"
[Team] Plott DeVice@gulremal: switching alts brb
[Local] Laila Denvar@dryadae: "Oh, my, that's certainly true. I'm Laila Denvar. I've just got a little ship with which I do some trading."
Egzo@HF_Mudd reaches for some of the 'free' snacks provided (he knows nothing laid out for the guests in places like this is ever really free, it's just a matter of how they get you later).
Egzo@HF_Mudd stuffs his gob with some of the tastier-looking morsels and chews.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *Bara strolls in, looks around until she notices the gang*
[Local] Lorri@crystyll: "Independent then? Do much trade out of this station?"
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: (Bara) Hmmm, free food?
Istar@anncarise examines Bara closely as she enters, reading her expression to see if she gives any hint of recognizing Laila.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *Riker manuevers on the chair*
[Local] Laila Denvar@dryadae: "Not exactly independent. I work for a trading company."
Sadia@gulremal sits on a stool.
Egzo@HF_Mudd grunts a greeting to Bara.
[Local] Lorri@crystyll: "Aah, but of course. Well, I trust business here is good?"
Laila Denvar@dryadae looks over at the new arrival. "Business is always troublesome," she replies with a smile to her original conversation partner. "I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name."
[Local] Lorri@crystyll: "Tabadi Lorri" she dips her head slightly
Laila Denvar@dryadae inclines her head respectfully. "It's a pleasure."
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *Bara muches on some cookies, studying Laila for a bit, then swallows the food* Huh. What brings the Pack member out here?
[Local] Lorri@crystyll: "Likewise" she smiles, looking to Bara with a knowing glance back to Istar
Istar@anncarise glances to Lorri as well before focusing on Bara and Laila.
Laila Denvar@dryadae refocuses on Bara and arches an eyebrow. "Business, as usual." Her smile warms a trifle. "What else?"
Egzo@HF_Mudd is entirely focused on the food and drink and not at all on the conversation going on over his head. Pay no attention to the Nausicaan.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *thumbs towards the supervisor behind her* These guys have anything useful?
Laila Denvar@dryadae thinks for a moment. "Depends on what you define as useful. I mean, -I- found what I was looking for."
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *Bara gulps down another cookie* I could use a new wing for a bird of prey for sure.
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "Doesn't one of the birds of prey we work with have a Breen wing? I like that, gives it a certain...flair."
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "Maybe they have some Breen salvage sitting around here."
Laila Denvar@dryadae takes a gulp, herself. "You know. They might, at that, they're pretty good at salvage. I've gotten some pieces I might not otherwise have obtained."
[Local] Laila Denvar@dryadae: "Older, though."
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *to istar* Pffft, I'd rather ask Hirogen for help.
Istar@anncarise chuckles.
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "This Pack you're talking about, any connection with the Morokai Pack?"
Egzo@HF_Mudd 's eyes flick Laila-ward.
Laila Denvar@dryadae perks an eyebrow. "I've heard of them."
Lorri@crystyll looks between the two
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "Only heard rumours about 'em myself."
[Local] Laila Denvar@dryadae: "Which rumors would that be? Nothing bad, I hope? Bunch of troublemakers, I bet," she laughs.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *Bara munches down another cookie* Well, if you're looking for more business opportunities, you should try KDF task force to galactic north.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: You got an armed ship, right?
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "Oh all I know is that they're a trading group that also sells combat assistance."
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "Kinda like that ship that helped us with the Hirogen earlier..."
[Local] Laila Denvar@dryadae: "Those rumours would be correct, then. And if you think the task force would be up for it, I'm likely to head that way, then. I mean. It's armed. And what's this about Hirogen?"
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "They've been chasing us down for the last while now."
Egzo@HF_Mudd looks like he's about to answer... but then reaches for another couple of hors d'ouvres and munches, instead.
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "Started out working for some Cardies, but I hear Egzo killed their second in command and they're not happy."
Laila Denvar@dryadae occasionally glances at the Nausicaan, but otherwise leaves well enough alone.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: They are not happy we joined in on their merry treasure hunt, and are acting all butthurt about it. *nods to istar* That too.
[Local] Laila Denvar@dryadae: "Treasure hunt?"
Laila Denvar@dryadae looks -definitely- interested.
Egzo@HF_Mudd shrugs.
Istar@anncarise stays silent, not sure how much they should say on the subject.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: Not sure I can tell you much unless you join our merry band - at least in mercenary capacity.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: Pay is good, and Legs is fairly direct and honest in her dealings. All that klingon honor seems to rubbing off her a bit too much...
Egzo@HF_Mudd mutters and nods.
Laila Denvar@dryadae considers. "I gotta make a delivery of what I was buyin' here, but otherwise, I think it would be good for us to make a few more contacts in the area."
Egzo@HF_Mudd turns a bit more to Laila. "You come to starbase, talk to boss. You see."
Laila Denvar@dryadae looks surprised at what is, to her, a rousing endorsement. "All right. I can do that. I mean, I don't expect a dental plan or anything, but I'm pretty open."
Egzo@HF_Mudd grins at the mention of 'dental'. As with most Nausicaans, it's something to behold.
[Team] Istar@anncarise: Dental plan for Nausicaans...that would bankrupt even Starfleet
[Team] Istar@anncarise: Hehe
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *nods to Egzo* He's our bullshit detector, as long as you stay clean with us, you won't need one.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *Bara noms another cookie* Damn, I need to get a box or two of these...
Lorri@crystyll perks a brow, briefly wondering if that means she won't need a dental plan, or a bullshit detector
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: Anyyyway, what bird you flyin'?
[Local] Laila Denvar@dryadae: ((You would ask that.))
[Local] Laila Denvar@dryadae: "She's the SS Chuulak. Beautiful, works for me, small though."
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: Ooooh, that risian hot rod? Ever did the Nimbus run?
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: I wonder is anyone managed to beat Hanso's record...
Laila Denvar@dryadae laughs. "Not I, certainly, and I haven't tried since the first go. I'm not up to the task."
Egzo@HF_Mudd unfolds and applies the complimentary napkin to clawed hands and mouth with some care, the first hint he may be more than just dumb muscle.
Egzo@HF_Mudd keeps listening to and watching Laila as he does.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *Egzo's comm beeps*
Egzo@HF_Mudd frowns, drops the wadded napkin on the table and pushes the button on his gauntlet. "Egzo, go." All business, sharp as the blade on his belt.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: "Shlaak here. We've got a tightband transmission from IKS Daramar. Shall I put it through?"
Egzo@HF_Mudd gives Laila one more glance and answers, "Wait one."
Egzo@HF_Mudd stands and moves off a prudent distance.
Laila Denvar@dryadae looks amused.
Lorri@crystyll watches curiously
[Local] Egzo@HF_Mudd: "Ready."
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *Egzo's comm crackles* Cynis here, do you copy?
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: Bara: *to Laila* He's bit shy. I'm Bara, by the way.
Egzo@HF_Mudd speaks (relatively) softly into his gauntlet. "Copy. Alone but not secure. Whadda ya got?"
[Tell] Sadia@gulremal: we can do this via tells?
[Team] Istar@anncarise: I think Egzo has the lead
[Tell] To Sadia@gulremal: (Works for me.)
[Tell] Sadia@gulremal: "Good to hear your voice. I'll be quick. Hirogen hit us hard while we were escorting ventraxian convoy. They took down couple of our ships, and Daramar is in bad shape.
[Tell] Sadia@gulremal: We managed to drive them off and return the favor, but Daramar will be out of action for at least a month, and Hirogen started snooping around our systems.
Egzo@HF_Mudd tenses and mutters a curse.
[Tell] To Sadia@gulremal: <C> Copy.
Laila Denvar@dryadae smiles at Bara. "Of course, no trouble at all."
[Tell] Sadia@gulremal: I'm on my parasite craft, gathering some merc ships at the merc base near Ventraxian space.
[Tell] To Sadia@gulremal: <C> Good.
[Tell] Sadia@gulremal: We are going to keep bastards occupied while you guys continue your search.
Egzo@HF_Mudd looks around at the room, scanning for threats and/or listeners as he keeps talking quietly into his gauntlet.
[Tell] Sadia@gulremal: Whatever you did, it seems to have pissed them off. Alpha Aden was leading this attack.
Istar@anncarise keeps an eye out for Egzo too, looking around the area.
[Tell] To Sadia@gulremal: <C> Great.
[Tell] To Sadia@gulremal: <C> These cutters are gonna keep huntin' us, keep bleedin' us. We gotta take the fight to them, eh?
[Tell] To Sadia@gulremal: <C> End the Alpha. End this.
[Tell] Sadia@gulremal: anyhow, keep up the good work. do not tell me the status, bastards might be eavesdroppin
Egzo@HF_Mudd grunts another affirmative.
[Tell] Sadia@gulremal: Until you're done, do not try contacting me unless it's absolutely necessary. Use third party messengers if you need something sent my way.
[Tell] To Sadia@gulremal: <C> Got it.
[Tell] Sadia@gulremal: That is all. We will try to keep Aden of your back, but keep an eye for other dangers. Good luck. Cynis out.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: I must admit, I didn't expect more orions around, especially after we ousted that bitch Maral from the locals space.
Egzo@HF_Mudd jabs at his gauntlet with a clawtip, then closes his eyes a moment before keying in another code.
[Tell] To Sadia@gulremal: <C> Egzo t' Hag'lhr. Looks like we're on our own for a while. Keep watch. Be back aboard soon.
[Local] Egzo@HF_Mudd: "Egzo ... on our own. ... watch... soon."
Istar@anncarise looks back to the conversation at the table, "Me neither. Apart from the Colonial Fleet clones, but most of 'em are Orions in looks only."
[Tell] Sadia@gulremal: <C> Got it.
[Local] Laila Denvar@dryadae: "No? I certainly hope that I don't end up with the title 'that bitch' myself. So long as I can avoid that.."
Egzo@HF_Mudd keys his comms off again, takes a deep breath and lets it out, then turns to rejoin the others at the table.
Lorri@crystyll hrmphs, apparently not enthralled by association of any kind with the Colonial clones
Egzo@HF_Mudd slides back onto his seat, looking unhappy (again).
Egzo@HF_Mudd sits on a stool.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: Well, she kinda tried to kill us on multiple occasions for messing up her plans.
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: She's still trying, mind you. *to Egzo* Bad news?
[Local] Egzo@HF_Mudd: "Tell you later."
[Local] Laila Denvar@dryadae: "So the Hirogen got angry with you for interfering in a treasure hunt, and this Maral is upset and trying to kill you for interfering with her plans... I'm sensing a theme here."
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *shrugs* You know how klingons are - they must have someone to fight. Besides, trying to expand means someone else has to vacate the premises.
Egzo@HF_Mudd offers his own take, a touch of wry amusement creeping into his sour tone and expression: "Never boring."
Egzo@HF_Mudd adds, knowing his audience: "Steady work."
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *one cookie later* But hirogen are a new player in this area. Far away from their usual hunting grounds.
Egzo@HF_Mudd turns back to Bara with a nod.
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "There's people that aren't angry at us too, y'know. Like these..."
Laila Denvar@dryadae chuckles. "True. I'm just amused."
Istar@anncarise looks around at the aliens that have taken over the facility, "What species are they again?"
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: So, if you think you're up for it, head to Starbase 151 and speak to the boss.
Laila Denvar@dryadae rises. "I think I'll do that. It seems you all have business to discuss which can't include me until I've spoken to said boss anyway. If you will excuse me?"
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: She LOVES to speak about her problems, so she'll bring you up to speed.
Laila Denvar@dryadae laughs at that.
Egzo@HF_Mudd asides to Istar, "Reklari."
[Local] Istar@anncarise: "Right. Haven't run into them before..."
[Local] Sadia@gulremal: *to laila* If you manage to survive to SB 151, you're gonna do just fiiineee!
Laila Denvar@dryadae snerks. "Well, I'll either make it there or not, we'll see."
[Team] Sadia@gulremal: okies, I think we can cut it here for today
[Team] Sadia@gulremal: we can continue this chat next time
[Team] Egzo@HF_Mudd: OK. Nice side scene and good character intro.
[Team] Egzo@HF_Mudd: And Egzo got to play "dumb barbarian" again for a while
[Team] Laila Denvar@dryadae: Thanks for the RP and the intro guys! Sorry for any stumbles or anything, I hope to settle in quickly!
[Team] Laila Denvar@dryadae: I loved the dumb barbarian act that had flaws. It was awesome.
[Team] Istar@anncarise: Egzo is great! hehe
[Team] Lorri@crystyll: always good to see more getting involved on this side!
[Team] Lorri@crystyll: and he really is xD
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