[D2LA] Caf Flask Part 2

[Cal Arcton]

When Cal needed Caf, he usually just had some back at the bar. Today, though, he was in a cafe.

Cal frowned down at his drink. He'd been confronted with an elaborate menu, and, somewhat reflexively, ordered 'whatever's popular'. Now he held what the barista identified as a 'redfruit-spice blue milk foam latte'. He frowned suspiciously at it. Maybe he should have just suggested the bar...

[Korvalus Dunbri]

Kor accompanied Cal to the caf house since it sounded like he had a job on the hook and Kor was curious what it would entail. Kor was wearing a simple grey shirt that hugged his body a bit and some tough but flexible blue pants, his simple garb was a sharp contrast to the more fashion forward apparel sported by the patrons of the caf house.

When he got to the counter he said simply "Caf. Black. Large." When assaulted by a flurry of questions And options Kor simply stared at the 20 something twilek working the counter until he nervously stated a price. Kor handed the young man money and he waited for a moment before a cup labeled "Core" was presented.

close enough he thought As he grabbed the cup and found the table Cal had sat down at. Kor looked at the other man's drink and frowned a bit "does that even have caf in it?" He asked, gruffly for most, but for Kor it was a playful tone.

[Cal Arcton]

Cal snorted. "Maybe. Somewhere in there. Beneath all the foam."

He poked at it experimentally with his straw. "Kor, next time, remind me to keep it simple. Caf is not an area where I need more complication in my life."

[Dartris Ribmatt]

It wasn't long after Cal was seated that the man of the hour arrived. Mr. Ribmatt was dressed in his usual attire and greeting the caf girl in a smile. His attire was still that of a man with taste and a fancy style. The caf maker greeted him with a smile, and handed him his drink without him even needing to place his order. Seeing the two of you, he makes his way down to the table and at attention to you, extending his hand to you both. "Well, fancy seeing you two here. Korvalus, Lawman. How are you both on today. Look a bit worse for wear, I'd say. Helps to get that extra jump in you day, you know."

[Cal Arcton]

Cal smiled, nodding in greeting to the legitimate businessman. "Well, nothing that a bit of caf won't fix, I'm sure." He shook the offered hand firmly.

"You, on the other hand, have the look of a man who's having a good day. I hope I'm not mistaken in that impression." Cal drawled in his usual easygoing manner.

[Dartris Ribmatt]

"One must make the most of their days, lawman. Never know when it may be suddenly taken from you." He sat down to with the others, assuming Kor shook his hand as well. "Caf certinately helps make the day go faster, I think. A wonderful boost of energy on a otherwise dreary day." He nods at the two of them, showing his guard slowly calming itself.

[Korvalus Dunbri]

Kor indeed accepted the hand with a firm shake "Mr. Ribmatt." Was all he said in greeting. In things like this Kor tended to leave talking to the others as he often said the wrong thing at the wrong time. Pleasantries and flattery were two things Kor typically lacked.

Besides his role was typically relegated to either breaking skulls or making people think he was going to. So For now he would sit and listen to the other gentlemen speak while he sipped his caf.

[Cal Arcton]

"Well, I suppose that's so." Cal drawled. "Some people say to leave each day as though it's their last. I say just take one day at a time." He shrugged. "Not sure if that's the same thing or not."

With a bit of effort, Cal took a sip of his beverage. He shot Kor a quick smile. "So far, it's just foam." He said.

Clearing his throat, he turned back to Dartris. "Caf's one way. But maybe a bit of interesting news can help to turn a man's day around, too."

[Dartris Ribmatt]

"Yes, so you informed me. Something of interest that would have my attention. Such a thing would brighten up this dreary afternoon." He smiles. "Already enjoying the prospects of our new friendship. I figured it has nothing to do with my normal normal interests, otherwise why be here in such a public place announcing it." He grabs his coffee and sips it. He could only hope Cal would not be stupid enough to waste his time coming here for nothing.

"The foam adds texture to the flavor. Try making your way to the liquid first."

[Cal Arcton]

"Huh." Cal peered down at the cup. "Well, I'll be. There is liquid in there, huh?" He took another sip.

After a moment, he pulled out his datapad. "Now, Mr. Ribmatt, before I share this piece of news with you, I wanted to make sure we're seeing eye to eye. Now, I'm interested in what's best for Noventa." He sat casually in his chair. "The way I see it, you're a businessman. And business is good for Noventa. Generally speaking." He smiled.

"Now, I'm hoping that you're the same way. You want what's best for Noventa, as the sort of place where a man's free to make his own fortune however he likes. If I'm wrong about that..." Cal gave a little shrug, still smiling. "Might be best if we part ways on good terms. If I'm wrong."

[Dartris Ribmatt]

He looks him over and starts to laugh. "I like that...lawman. That's a very good choice of words. Proper feel to it, sends the right message. I'm grateful I didn't have to deal with that directly back in your prime." Sipping his coffee, he calms himself down and takes a more serious look. "Well, I can at least assure you that I have no interest in preventin' people from livin' their lives. Think the boss would also be rather upset to see the current balance of this planet disrupted. So," He gives a large shrug. "I guess in that, we have a mutual interest to ensure the status quo is...undisturbed in Noventa City."

[Cal Arcton]

Cal nodded. "Good enough. In that case, I think you'll be very interested to see what we have here."

He passed over the datapad. It detailed all the information his team had found out. Troop transport dropped, troopers disembarked successfully. Time of landing and discovery. Believed to be other transports. Probe droids also dispatched. Plan to infiltrate, determine the utility of Noventa to the operations of Admiral Patrice Verlasso. Operation: Phoenix Rising, could be the name of the mission, or what the mission is working towards.

[Dartris Ribmatt]

The man rarely broke from his charming demeanour, but this almost caused him to drop the facade for a few moments. "Hmm..." He gives the data a good read, inspecting it how he could. It was a few minutes before he gave his response as he reached his coffee, downing it a bit before it got too cold. "Don't suppose you mind tellin' me where you found this information."

[Korvalus Dunbri]

Kor spoke up here as he had been there when it was found "we found a data stick near a crater a crater outside of town. There is more but this isn't the place to so openly discuss it." Kor wasn't accustomed to subtlety but he wasn't stupid and knew openly discussing a possible imperial presence on the planet in such a public place could land the information into the wrong ears.

[Dartris Ribmatt]

He continues to read the data on the pad, drinking his coffee. "I think I remember hearing something about that earlier today, but I never paid it any attention." He looks up from the pad.

"Who else knows about it besides your crew?"

[Korvalus Dunbri]

"There were two others there yesterday that weren't from our crew. A twilek named Cefey who said she was part of the Ivory Phoenix crew and a chiss that said his ship was called the strange charm I believe."

[Cal Arcton]

Cal's lips quirked. "You weren't my first stop. I told the Sector Rangers, too. This seemed like one of the things that it'd be a good thing for them to have an interest in."

He smiled. "I told them because I figured they could help. I'm telling you because I figure maybe you can help, and find an opportunity."

[Dartris Ribmatt]

"I assumed you did tell them. Just as well, if you weren't gonna do it, I would have. My concern is only with who may talk. Stuff like this gets people in a panic, gets people angry and scared. Gets them doing stupid things."

Shaking his hear, he placed the datapad down on the table. "Now, if I were a arms dealer, this would be perfect for me. That's not my main objective, so you are in luck. Gotta turn this data over to my boss see what he thinks. Hands are tied on that one, I'm afraid."

[Cal Arcton]

Cal nodded. "Rather have people doing smart things. That's our next move. Find out more."

He frowned as he reached up to reclaim his datapad. "What do you think your boss is gonna do about this?"

[Dartris Ribmatt]

"Man cares enough to know where his interest lies." More to it than that, but he didn't need to know more. He hands the datapad back. It was fine for him to hold onto it for the moment: at least he knew where it would be if push came to shove.

"Besides, they're not in a position to bargin as they once we're right now. No profit to be made, just empty promises."