Noventa - A Star Wars Story

Korvalus Dunbri wrote:The corner of Kor's lip quirked at the edge "so you're saying GNN is one of the last bastions of free, honest news that isn't in anyone's pocket." Kor admitted he liked her idealism even if it seemed to border on naivete so his comment only seemed about half as sarcastic as it usually would in this situation.

Cal Arcton wrote:Cal chuckled. "Sabaac's no substitute for work. At least, not if you play cards the way I do. It's just somethin' we do for leisure, from time to time." He paused, studying her. "Sounds like you must be mighty particular with your bounties." After a moment, he gave her an approving nod.

"Mmm..." Cal frowned, considering the question. "There's close to a dozen of us who work here. Most of those are just part-timers, though. A few stay here; I guess you'd call those the full-timers. That includes me, of course."

Tewzada Star'Ti wrote:"Credits, sponsors, lobbying... that kind of thing. The big news networks had people that worked with the senate, then cosied right up to the Imperial bureaucracy when the winds changed. I have to admit, it's probably the right way of doing things from the perspective of running a business, not to mention getting the inside story. But I'm not sure it's worth it if it means censorship and running sponsored propaganda. No matter who's in charge."

Jelna Vawn wrote:"How many you got workin' here?" Jelna asked casually. It was, of course, part of her scoping out the place. "As for sabaac, can't say I do myself, I don't like games of chance. I like myself some honest and stable work." She took a sip from her drink. "Guess bounty huntin' ain't always steady but it is honest unless you're a no-good ruffian."

Cal Arcton wrote:Smiling, Cal shook his head. "Don't expect to, neither. People gotta know that they're safe when they come to a place like this. And if people are sort to be causing trouble, they'll figure out that they're not welcome here. And we're not afraid to show them the door."

"And we've got a bunch of people workin here, too." He smirked. "Don't suppose your crew plays any sabaac, do they?"

Korvalus Dunbri wrote:"I'm not too familiar with it, just know it's not got the credibility of some of the bigger news networks." Joe had seen some of their calendars and the like but had never read or watched any of their news.

Kor nodded at her explanation "makes sense, what do you think it is then if it's not your reputation?"

Jelna Vawn wrote:"The less folk, the more money everyone gets." Jelna shrugged. "They're good folk, though. With them, it's more than just the credits."

The blonde woman smirked. "Haven't seen anyone get roughed up yet. Seems like my sort of place."

It is quite the bother though if a target hides here.

Korvalus Dunbri wrote:"Well whatever it was I'm glad it worked, otherwise I wouldn't be able to share a drink and a story with you here today." it was a line most would have delivered with a grin or a smile, maybe even a wink, but Kor simply said it and took a sip of his drink. It was a statement, not a flirtation. Kor liked this one, she made a good impression strong willed and ambitious. "So what sort of things do you typically report on, this GNN doesn't have the best reputation if my memory serves."

Cal Arcton wrote:"Big enough, and small enough too, sounds like." Cal said. "In my experience, you get too big, and you end up with a bunch of little groups instead of one big one. And bounty hunter groups tend to stay on the lean side, anyway."

He shrugged, taking another drink of his beer. Good to pace yourself, as a bar owner. And as a thirty-three year old. He smiled. "Yeah, absolutely, bring 'em by. I take it that this means my establishment gets the Jelna Vawn seal of approval?"