[center][h2]Nar Shadaa Troubles[/h2]
A collab between myself, [@Archmage MC], and [@Sep][/center]

[color=7bcdc8]"Ok, so... is this a mission for two that I didn't see in the ad, or is something else going on here?"[/color] Willoh said, a bit confused at the Mandalorian who just came in and asserted himself onto the job. Willoh wasn't sure if she should be annoyed or not at his intrusion, considering Loretta was using her as top billing so far. Something about this Mando looked familiar though, but Willoh couldn't place it.

[color=7bcdc8]"Who are you again Mr. Mando?"[/color] Willoh said, gesturing at Elias. She got the feeling she had met this guy yesterday.

Elias glanced at Willoh and mentally grinned. The droid didn't recognize him off the bat, which meant that making sure they didn't find out he was here on Koren's orders was considerably easier. [color=OrangeRed]"Just a...friend, you could say, of Loretta's. Noticed the job on the postings and figured I'd follow up on it."[/color] Placing his helmet back on his head, Elias beckons to the door. [color=OrangeRed]"Perhaps we should go before anyone else shows up?"[/color]

"Good idea." Loretta nodded. "Though he's here at my request Willoh, it's my job, my choice."

Something about this Mando felt off to Willoh, but she couldn't tell what. Either way, she agreed. Best to get the job done and all that. [color=7bcdc8]"So... You need to grab your weapons first then? What kind of weapons?"[/color] Willoh said, ending with a very suggestive tone as the Trio got up and started to walk towards the hanger. Willoh really didn't work with other bounty hunters on a job all that much, considering the lifestyle, so she was going to have fun with it. 

Elias glanced at the bot as Loretta attached herself to his arm. [color=OrangeRed]"Weapons that work for me. Answer enough?"[/color] He lead the way back towards his ship, and stopped at the checkpoint, holstering his twin heavy blaster pistols before replacing his jetpack and placing the vibrosword back in its sheathe on his back. He then continued towards his ship. [color=OrangeRed]"Not to jump to conclusions, but I figured a ship that's flown by an organic might work better for our employer."[/color] Elias kept the additional reason to himself though. [color=OrangeRed][i]Plus Koren can find my ship if we get into some kind of trouble.[/i][/color]

[color=7bcdc8]"I'm a bit sad you didn't ask me what weapons I need there Mr. Mando,"[/color] Willoh said, putting on a cute act. She was a bit annoyed at how Loretta was hanging on the guy, but even if this guy was suspicious, Willoh was sure he wasn't stupid enough to take one of the paradise family hostage. Even if it came to that, he had shown Willoh his weapons, but Willoh hadn't shown hers. 

As they approached the Mando's ship, Willoh said. [color=7bcdc8]"Yeah,I have no snacks for ya. Just hope your a good pilot."[/color] She said, eyeing the ship. She figured if Loretta was going to listen to this guy, Willoh should tag along and keep an eye on the two of them, at least until the job was done. Something about this guy felt off. Not sinister, just, off.

[color=OrangeRed]"It's just supposed to be a purchase, right? My skills as a pilot shouldn't be needed."[/color] Loretta had nodded in agreement and Elias lead the way up the ramp. Once the pair were comfortable in the crew lounge, he himself headed into the cockpit and got them back into space. After punching in Nar Shaadaa's coordinates, the Mandalorian sent them into hyperspace before joining them, his helmet coming off once more. [color=OrangeRed]"Well, it'll be a few hours, so get comfy. Can play some Sabacc if anyone's willing to loose a couple of credits."[/color]

Was this just a purchase though? Usually if you just wanted to be taxied somewhere, you bought a taxi service, not a bounty hunter. But then maybe Wiloh was thinking too much into it, having just come off of an imp stealth mission. [color=7bcdc8]"Yeah sure. I'll play ya. Unless you don't think you can beat a droid?"[/color] Willoh said, laughing. 

Elias shrugged. [color=OrangeRed]"I make it a personal habit not to gamble against a droid that can count their cards without trying."[/color] If he was honest, sleeping was fine with him, but it was a risk, especially since Koren's daughter was on the ship and it would be his luck that Koren would think he tried things. [color=OrangeRed]"Got other things to do as well."[/color]

[color=7bcdc8]"Hehe. Could always not play cards. Theres that chess thing as well."[/color] Willoh said, giggling. [color=7bcdc8]"So what are these other things Mr. Mando?"[/color] Willoh said, again putting on a custy act. She doubted she'd get much of anything from this guy, but it was fun to play around just the same. Just as long sa she kept an optic on both him and her client, so nothing bad happened.

[color=OrangeRed]"Well, there IS Dejarik, but I wouldn't play that against a Droid either. I'm personally taking a nap. Do me a favor and stay out of my files, and away from my maintenance hatches."[/color] Elias laid back and close his eyes, his breathing becoming slow and rhythmic after a couple of minutes, giving the illusion of sleep. In actuality, Elias was using a trick he'd learned from the Ordo Clan to see what his 'employer' and the driod had to say.

[color=7bcdc8]"Aw darn it. Guess hes going to just laze around. Welp, Got any ideas on what you wanna do to pass the time Loretta?"[/color] Willoh said once Elias started his nap. [color=7bcdc8]"If nothing comes to mind, we could just watch stuff on the holonet. I can project videos onto a wall no problem. Thats what I do when I'm by myself anyway, without the projection thingy of course."[/color] Willoh suggested. Loretta, keeping her composure but feeling a tad bored with the prospect of a 5 hour travel time said. "A few holonet movies sounds like a good plan."

[color=7bcdc8]"Sounds great! If our Mando friend here wasn't asleep maybe he could give some suggestions. I usually watch informational stuff or Gungan comedy videos myself, dunno if you'd be into those. Speaking of informational videos, did you know there is a holonet video that teaches you how to make a hyperdrive from scratch?"[/color] Willoh said, not hiding her excitement in the least.

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After an hour or two of Willoh talking about the various parts, and ways to build the parts, of a starship, followed by some comedy videos, Elias pretended to wake up and headed to the kitchen area for a drink. It was about an hour after that that the ship's autopilot dropped them out of orbit over Nar Shadaa, prompting the Mandalorian to resume his place as pilot until they landed. Once they had disembarked, and then Elias turned and made sure his ship was locked down, he turned to Loretta. [color=OrangeRed]"Alright, princess, lead the way."[/color]

[color=7bcdc8]"Nar Shadda is a fun planet, lots and lots to do! Its a shame they don't let droids into the casino. You know, counting cards and all that..."[/color] Willoh said as they disembarked, Loretta leading the way to the Hutt arena she wanted to visit. Why she needed two bounty hunters for this task Willoh didn't really get. Unless she was worried about the lowlifes on Nar Shadda, which would be a valid concern. Willoh had a few run ins with said low lifes on this planet before, especially with the slave and droid trade being what it was here. [color=7bcdc8]"So Mr. Mando, ever been to any nice spots here that I should be aware of after that Hutt arena? I've already tried sneaking into the casino, that didn't work out so well for me so don't suggest that one!"[/color] Willoh said, trying to strike up conversation. 

Elias snorts as they walk, a hand resting on one of his blaster pistols, though his armor was deterrent enough for most of the cutpurses in the crowd. [color=OrangeRed]"If you only tried the primary casinoes, you didn't look hard or deep enough. Sure, the other ones are seedier, but they use jamming tech during the shuffling process, keeps droids from keeping track of the cards. Buuuttt you also run the risk of getting ion blasted and scrapped too. Take your pick I guess."[/color]

[color=7bcdc8]"Eh, I wanna avoid those types of casinos too. Been to one once, the jamming gives me a headache and I had to turn a guy into mincemeat because he tried the same thing you said. Took me awhile to clean the sawblades..."[/color] Willoh said omniously. [color=7bcdc8]"But I'm sure you've had to deal with low lifes as well, both of you, haven't ya?"[/color] Willoh said, striking up more conversation as they all made their way to the Hutt arena.

They approached the old Arena. A couple of gammorans stood guard. Loretta turned to the two of them. "If I'm entirely honest, I'm not coming to buy with being asked... per say." Loretta turned back to look at the gate. "I'm hoping I can convince them to part with something by pure amounts of credits. If not-" Loretta shrugged. "-I'm sure we can arrange something."

[color=7bcdc8]"Second time in two days I've gone shopping with another lady. fun fun."[/color] Willoh said, making sure the trio wasn't being tailed or anything. 

Elias eyed the pair in front of them and then glanced at Willoh. [color=OrangeRed]"Well, if credits don't work, there's always good old fashioned blaster diplomacy."[/color] In his personal experience, what credits couldn't get, either cunning or blaster skill could, and the Smuggler had plenty of that to spare for both.

[color=7bcdc8]"Or seduction. I've only ever had it work once though, sadly." Willoh said, laughing. "But yeah, I'm up for some firefights."[/color] she continued as the trio entered the arena. Looking around, Willoh tried to find a piece of metal, or something made out of metal. But even a slightly out of use arena was still structurally sound, and there wasn't anything easy around to pick up that she could turn into ammo.

Loretta arched an eyebrow between Willoh and Elias in a [i]is she for real[/i] type movement. Her bodyguard was a little more... extra than she had been expecting.Loretta raised both her hands. "Don't worry about it guys, I've learned a thing or two from my father. He's only one of the most succesful people in Hutt Space after all." As she neared the edge of the arena Willoh would see a figure appear behind them, a man dressed in a long black coat. Point at them, and then yell.

"Loretta Graeff!"

Loretta winced, audibly. Turned arround and then smiled the fakest smile Elias likely ever saw, and he had probably seen a few.

"Oh, heeeeeey... I'm sorry but I'm [i]busy[/i] right now. Call back later." With that she turned around.

"I wouldn't do that, unless you want a blaster hole in the side of your head." She winced again, turning around even slower. Hands raised. "Listen, it's a real bad time. Tell you what, why don't you take this up with one of my two friends here, you can even take your pick-" She pointed her thumb back in the direction of the arena. "-I've got other things I need to do."

Elias narrowed his eyes at the man and strode forwards, his hands coming to rest on both his pistols. [color=OrangeRed]"Willoh, stay with Loretta. I've got this."[/color] Coming to a stop a few feet away from the black coated man, he took a dueling stance. [color=OrangeRed]"Mind telling me what has you so hot and bothered, or do we just get to the shooting?"[/color]

Willoh nodded at Elias, and got into a defensive postion around Loretta. Forming a guass rifle inside her arm, she popped it out, as if she was hiding it in there all along. On her other arm she raised it in front of herself and formed a shield, again making it look mechanical as if she had it in her all along. She didn't have that many shots with her guass rifle but considering how difficult it was to dodge and how much damage it did, she probably only needed a single shot. That was assuming Mr. Mando missed, and Willoh doubted he would. And her shield made out of her own alloys could probably only take a blaster shot or two, but it was better than showing what she really was.