Public A Winter Solstice

[Solia Syko]

On the planet Coruscant at nightfall, a ball has been thrown to celebrate the winter solstice. It was a masquerade and all of the most important individuals were in attendance.

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Where: Coruscant
Who: Anyone
Attire: Link

Solia stood at the entrance of the masquerade ball, she wore a full length red gown, a gold mask, and heels that made it almost impossible to walk. There was an orchestra inside playing beautifully melodious music, people laughing and dancing, and the most exquisite sights and smells teased her senses. But she wasn't here to enjoy the party, Solia was here to steal a piece of artwork for a client that really shouldn't be kept waiting very long, that is, if you would like to keep all four limbs.

"Well, here goes nothing," Solia thought as she entered the building. Her first stop was the bar. She flagged down the bartender and requested the drink, her eyes never leaving the dance floor. She scanned the room for any potential threats to her mission. The attendees appeared pretty tame, mainly rich and pompous individuals who hired people to wipe their nose. Not the type of people to get in her way. Their guards on the other hand, they might present a problem if they caught wind of her reason for attending tonights soiree.

With her drink in hand, she made her way to the staircase to her right for get a better vantage point. From above she could see the party in its entirety. Women in foofy dresses flirted with the rich business men, waiters rushed alcoholic drinks to people who really didn't need another, and security roamed through the hordes of people making sure the event went along smoothly.

Solia's instructions were to find the study that belonged to the host of this party. A man called Throin who, apparently, appreciated collecting precious art almost as much as he appreciated collecting wives. It wasn't difficult to find his study, it was a room a floor above her with four security guards posted in front of it. Suddenly she heard the clink clink clink of a fork against a glass. It was a burly man who she could only assume was Throin, standing on a stage across the hall preparing to make a speech, "Ladies and gentleman..." he started.

"And that is my cue." Solia thought. She turned around and made her way to the balcony behind her. Once outside she could that there was an identical balcony above that connected to the study. She retrieved a grappling hook and rope from her clutch and started her ascent.​

 

[clone commando Niner]

niner notices her from a high view from where he was a hired guard and he meets her as she reaches her destination in his armor "going somewhere?" he holds a knife to the rope and a blaster pointed at her "so got an answer?"

 

[Yusha]

CORUSCANT

Coruscant was a far cry from the old hunting grounds.

The rooftops that Yusha was accustomed to were far less perilous. If he took a wrong step, the fall would be painful, but it would hardly kill him. Yet here, in the so-called cradle of democracy, one wrong step would certainly be his last. From here to the far horizon, the King of Beggars could see air speeders zooming about. And beneath them were a solid mile and change of open air. A dizzying fall to say the least.

Fortunately enough, Yusha was far more equipped now than back then. Where once he had only his boots, rope, and wits, he now had a coin. And with it came cling-boots and a grappler. It wasn't too difficult to get on the roof. He arrived before the festivities, wearing an orange safety vest. A slice, a fake work order there, and he easily got aboard the facility's "work" elevator. From here, he climbed. A lot.

The mark of the evening was Thorin - or more specifically his vault.

The man was known for his taste in art. Yusha wasn't interested in paintings, as those were a pain to find a seller in the 'Rim. He was certain that the mark had other assets. Ingots. Jewels. Standard examples of opulence. And thus, as the toast began, Yusha quietly climbed into position. He leaned over the roof and saw a rather...concerning turn of events. A well-dressed woman was also scaling the roof. And - much to her chagrin - an armored guard had discovered her.

It was good business to let the competition get caught. After all, that would cover his tracks. But he was feeling generous. He silently reached for his utility belt and procured a gray pellet. This was casually dropped over the roof, where it then plinked down right beside the armored guard. Smoke immediately billowed forth - enough to create an opportunity if the woman was skilled.

As for the King of Beggars? He switched on his personal cloak and watched the show.​

clone commando Niner | Solia Syko​

 

[clone commando Niner]

niner reacted to the smoke and switch to heat mode on his helmet and he tried to find who dropped the smoke bomb and he shoots towards the figure and he pulls the woman up and handcuffs her "who are you!" he yells at her

 

[Solia Syko]

"This would've been so much easier in boots." Solia grumbled as she started her ascent. She had only gotten a foot off the ground when she heard footsteps behind her.
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"Going somewhere?"​

A guard she hadn't noticed inside had grabbed hold of her rope and had a blaster pointed at her. Solia eased herself back to the ground and feigned a tipsy demeanor. "You know," she slurred, "You should make the bathrooms in this place easier to get too." At that moment she heard a clink and smoke filled the space between her and the guard. As she tried to move away from him he grabbed her wrists and handcuffed her.
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"Who are you!"​

"Man this guy is intense." She thought. "Would it really make a difference? I'm sensing that my identity isn't going to change your mind about detaining me. You treat all guests like this? Huh buddy? I ought to find your supervisor and file a complaint!" As she shouted at him she slid a pick out of a seam in her dress and started unlocking the handcuffs. "You know, guards used to have manners. Did anyone teach you it's rude to point a weapon at a lady?"

Click. The handcuffs dropped to the ground. Solia grabbed her rope with enough momentum to swing into the guard, knocking him on the ground. She grabbed a knife that she had concealed under her dress and used it to cut a length of rope and tie the guards hands behind his back. "Now if you don't mind waiting here, I will be out of your hair in just a few minutes." She ran back to her rope and made the ascent to the balcony above.

Luckily, the study was empty. She quietly slipped in the room and looked around. There was a desk to her right, a grand fireplace to her left, and the door leading out to the hallway just beyond that... And, straight ahead, the vault. She walked over and started working to get it open.

Yusha clone commando Niner ​

 

[clone commando Niner]

niner tries to cut the rope and succeeds and he throws the knife beside her head and he holds her up to his face "listen I don't need manners I am only doing this for credits, no tell me who you are or I'm going to kill you" he holds a blaster to her head

 

[Yusha]

CORUSCANT

Interesting.​

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The woman was clearly quick - both on her feet and of wit. Using the smoke as her opportunity, the handcuffs were quickly dispatched and her return to the rope was all but assured. Well. All but being the operative words. The armored guardsman was having none of that and capitalized. Her means of advancing her mission - and escape - was quickly cut and a weapon was shoved to her head. Yusha simply shook his head. Now this won't do. he thought silently.​

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The King of Beggars did not believe in honor among thieves or anything of that sort. But it did rub him wrong to think of seeing her brains splattered across the balcony. So, he threw the woman a metaphorical rope. Now, he wasn't the world's best telekinetic. Certainly a far cry from the reputation held by his lineage. But, he did know just enough to give the woman some breathing room.​

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The Force shrieked forth, focusing on the barrel of the blaster. Yusha's cloaked hand closed into a fist, attempting to crush the barrel.​

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The trooper was free to fire the weapon - but he'd be just as likely to blow his own hand off than silence the woman.​

clone commando Niner | Solia Syko​

 

[clone commando Niner]

niner throws the blaster away and he throws the woman aside and he focuses on the man "c'mon fight me like a man you fierek" niner yells has he keep the hidden blade concealed in his fist and he waits for the man to show again