It Ain't Perfect Till It's Perfect [Strange Charm, EM8]

[Sharn]

Sharn woke up with the conviction that he should finish his work on the crystal as soon as possible. Whether it was just his achievementalism talking with inner voice, a precautionary whisper of reason, or some Force premonition, it didn't matter as all those voices were lately speaking in unison. After caf but before breakfast he stormed into the hangar, got to the bench and removed the already chiselled geode from the chassis. Just a few final touches...

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EM8. Superior Crystal Modding. More Damage. 2 Dark Pips (Vergence, Crystal). Spanner Advantage.: 2eP+3eA+1eF+3eD 4 successes, 1 Dark Side


[All Pips to Advantages, 1 more from Eye for Detail, 5 in sum, 25% discount, 225 credits]

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And finally Ruin was as ruinous as it could get without additional technological improvements to the core mechanism. Which would happen in due time. Now, it was the time to practice. Snap-hiss, and Sharn assumed the opening stance of Form III, ready to enter the parrying routine that would get him through blaster fire.

[Flession]

A knock on the hangar door was quite apparent and loud on the ship. It echoed thru some of the ship, despite its size and scope. "I have business." The voice does appear to be modified in some way on the comm by the hangar door of the ship. "Are you open?"

[Sharn]

Sharn killed the beam and hid the hilt, then approached the lock. He was too arrogant to keep precautions and just opened it, waiting for whoever was on the other side with hands folded behind his back.

[Flession]

A tall man in a robe stood before you, cloaked in shadows before you (Perception Check at Daunting to make out the figure behind it) stares at you deeply. "I hear you make things, so I was interested in hiring you for something." The pitch of the voice was deep.

It was painfully obvious he was trying be discreet about this whole affair for whatever reason.

[Sharn]

"You are trying to be discreet about this whole affair for whatever reason." Sharn stated the painfully obvious. "Whatever it is, no questions asked clause applied to it would cost you proportionally more." The Chiss stepped back letting in whoever was about to enter.

[Flession]

"If the product meets our expectations, we will gladly pay the cost for your discretion." The hooded figure nods his head. "May I enter? It is a bit more conspicuous to be out here with my cloak turned on."

[Sharn]

"Only the first few minutes of my hospitality are on the house, so beating around the bush does not benefit you." Sharn showed the man in.

[Flession]

The figure enters the ship as the door closes. You feel something...strange coming from the hooded figure. A connection the Force as you have. It seems to be stronger than expected, but no where near the capabilities of your master.

"Ahh, you are connected as well. Strong too. Impressive." His voice echoes in the hangar. "I am after something. Something that will change this war and this world. But it is in a place I cannot get to. The security is tight enough, with deadly traps all around. I need a device that will disable these traps and security measures in a burst manner. A sort of ionic burst that will temporarly cease the security measures. Not a gernade, though. It needs to be quiet."

He paused and stared. "Your computer specialist also is of interest to me, as is your pilot. I wished to see if they want to try our for a job.

[Sharn]

"So you want a localised Malevolence effect, or the one accomplished at Fondor, but with radio-cloaking." Sharn intellectually scrutinised the person for traces of identity. "How would any of my crewmen be useful to you in constructing a ion pulse stealth charge beyond how I would personally involve them in the task?"

[Flession]

"They would not just in its construction, obviously." He nods. "But what it would be used for. I have been informed that your computer specialist is quite good in his abilities. I am also in need of a driver. What I plan on using it for requires both sorts of skills. Farkras specifically is who I seek in this task, but the Zeltron girl would be of use as well."

[Sharn]

"What I am hearing is that you are willing to put high-quality expertise in harm's way." Sharn remarked. "The decision about their part of participation is theirs, but we are not economically desperate, so the payoffs must be significant for us to bother. And they must offset such variables like physical danger, illicit nature of the intrusion as well as our discretion." The Chiss paused. "They need not be entirely monetary if you have access to goods or technology of special desirability."

[Syzygy Anion]

"There you are." Syzygy appeared. "I finished with the inventory. What else needs to be done?"

She offered a smile to the stranger. "Hello there."

[Flession]

"What you heard was me offering them a job. It's their choice, as you say, to come or not. Yours as well. They will be paid separately, if they choose to and can prove their merit. As for your pay, this object is another merit. I will not, however, be pressured to paying more than I need to, though. I will pay 4000 for the rush job. There are other options, but surely that I have come to a Chiss, I want nothing but the best."

If all else fails, go for the ego.

The figured man looks over to at Syzygy with a stair. "What of you. Are you interested in getting paid for some possibly risky work? I am need of a pilot, and the pay is 5000 a head. I...heard of your skills against the pirates. I have no doubt you can do what needs to be done."

[Sharn]

Sharn was apparently misassessed by the cloakman.

"Hello, Sy. There's some anon man trying to talk business. But since I've just been insulted I think I'll let you decide what to do with his offer for you on your own and do something worth my time and genius instead." And with that, he started to walk away. "Once the business here is finished, show him the door."

[Flession]

He rolls his eyes as he watches the Chiss leave, though that is not apparent. "When doing a neogiation, Chiss, you come back to a counter-offer rather than leave." He turns to the pilot, shaking his head.

"I think I understand why you keep him on the ship."

[Syzygy Anion]

"So, what is the offer?" she asked. "A few details, please."

[Flession]

"Need a driver. Can't talk about the details here, but I need someone who can make a fast exit from somewhere. I can give you a location for the proper meetup, which is why I was here. To ensure someone of your skills avoids the usual trails we make our employees go thru. If we are successful, you earn 5000 credits. A sizable profit for a job of this nature, and can more than compensate for the risks involved."

He turns over to the Chiss. "Some people are better suited for field work than others, though I am willing to be proved wrong."

[Syzygy Anion]

"No details?" Her nose wrinkled. "With nothing up front? That's not an offer. It's barely a request. I made double that podracing, with full knowledge of the dangers involved."

She offered a smile. "Surely, you can share something."

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It Ain't Perfect Till It's Perfect [Strange Charm, EM8], Charm, Zeltron Advantage: 2eA+1eP 3 successes, 2 advantage

3 Successes, 3 Advantages

Say no to the pretty lady who smells nice: 1eC+2eD 3 failures, 2 threat


(0 suxx, 0 advantages)

[Flession]

"Perhaps, but unlike podracing, you're guaranteed to get the money. Plus with the Imperials running around, your chances of earning those 'easy credits' are gone. Not to mention it wouldn't hurt to have some money on the side for a rainy day. Seems like those days are coming."

He gives her words some thought, but ultimately shakes his head. "I'm sorry, but I am unable to reveal more. My employer has been most specific about who hears what and where. I will tell you, though, those of whom I represent are people who take such favors seriously. They will consider your participation a favor worthy of being returned in kind, so if credits are not something you are eager to obtain, then there are other things that could be done for you in compensation, should you wish. Unlike the Chiss, you seem to be more reasonable, but for now, all I have been authorized to reveal is to give the request and inform both you and Farkras the location of the meeting and the price of your services, as well as the request for the item. If that does not meet your satisfaction, I must move on and find another mechanic who will be more reasonable."

[Syzygy Anion]

"Guaranteed? I thought payment was contingent on success? Like a podrace."