Home Sweet Home (open)

[Mikhail Crystall]

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A Forest On Endor:​

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Conrad stood on a hill, he often enjoyed the peacefulness of the forest. He often wondered what it was like around the rest of the galaxy. His brother Mikhail repeatedly told him that there were cities covering entire planets, but Conrad wanted to see the galaxy for himself; however Mikhail always kept a watchful eye on Conrad, so he could not get off this planet. Recently Mikhail had been a bit more passive lately. Then one day Mikhail left out of the blue leaving Conrad to himself. Conrad snapped out of his thoughts and felt tears running down his face, remembering a memory of something that has happened over a month ago. Conrad often searched for Mikhail, but recently he gave up there was no way his brother was coming back.

Conrad resumed shooting arrows into the bark of the tree, each time hitting the bark in a different spot, he wasn't the best hunter but he could get the job done. Conrad fired one more arrow and looked at the sun, it was beginning to set. Conrad slowly took the arrows out of the tree and put them away, he then walked back to his camp, by the time he reached it the sky was almost dark. He quickly set up the fire and set his bow down aside the tree, pulling his hood down and wiping the sweat off his brow he sat down. From where he was sitting he could make out many stars, he smiled imagining many planets with different lifeforms.

One Day....

 

[Delten Forix]

The bounty hunter was told that there was a bounty on endor now Deltin Forix knew that was some kind of baloney but he decided to check anyway and with his amazing luck it wasnt true so he decided to simply explore the place maybe he would get to kill some of the wild life...

 

[Audrey Thénardier]

What had seemed like a random occurance was anything but when a repurposed Republic vessel had exited hyperspace over the moon of Endor. The pilots present had, after checking the readouts, seen that they had arrived a little ealier than expected. They wondered if their key passanger would be opposed to that or not, given that they liked to keep a maintained schedule. Still, despite this, they thought it best to at least land the craft instead of waiting up in space.

Using the scanners they'd read the lifesign of the one they were lookign for, bringing the ship around to land a yard away from his position. They were lucky to find a decent clearing among the trees and bundled foliage of the forest moon. Upon landing a ramp opened in the back where a number of armed soldiers had exited, awaiting the arrival of a final occupant.

A woman wearing a suit and jacket, dressed as a man but leabing her hair fully down and lighty combed, exited and looked about the place. After giving a quick scan she nodded to her men, they all moving out towards the position of the man they were looking for. While most hurried ahead the woman and two others had slowly walked behind, awaiting any and all word from the others as they surrounded the man named [member="Conrad Navie"] who was supposed to be on this moon.

 

[Mikhail Crystall]

Conrad snapped out of his thoughts when he heard footsteps coming his way. Conrad instantly got up "Mikhail?" Conrad said unsure because of the many footsteps. The young man pulled his hood on and picked his bow up. Unknown people surrounded him, he could only be a bit scared. Conrad drew a arrow, the people were too close. The men stood just out of the light from the fire's reach, he could only make out their figures.

​"Who are you people, and what are you doing here, you are trespassing on land that i do live on." Conrad said with fire in his voice. His body was shaking and voice wavering. Another person in a suit and jacket came escorted by two others. Conrad spit to the ground. "You are dressed different, why so, you are dressed of someone with power." Conrad said while holding his bow, it was trained on the person in the suit.

[member="Audrey Thénardier"]

 

[Audrey Thénardier]

"In a fare manner of speaking." she answred before stopping at least five feet away from him. Once she did she rasied her hand, all of the armed men relaxing, before asking "Are you Mr. [member="Conrad Navie"]?" Once he confirmed this she added with "Splendid. Allow me to introduce myself. Lady Audrey Thénardier, from Naboo. I've heard some interesting words about you, Mr. Navie. I've come to offer you...well, let's call it a 'job offer' for now."

When she spoke she put a smile on her face and yet the way she looked at him seemed so different. Her eyes almost stared into in mind, examining any and all thoughts he might have had. It was almost unsettling the way she looked, even when she fixed her glasses when they fell to the front of her nose a little.

 

[Mikhail Crystall]

"Yes, I am he." Conrad said relaxing a bit when the men lowered their weapons. Conrad put away his arrow and his bow went across his back. Conrad looked at her. "Well met. Lady Audrey, you have heard of me yet I have not heard of the lady such as yourself....It is strange for you to know me when I Know nothing of you......Now what is this 'Job Offer' that you speak of Lady?" Conrad said nicely. It was quite uncomfortable for the Lady to be staring at him. Conrad slowly took off his hood.

"Well Out with it..." The nineteen year old said. he smiled softly.
[member="Audrey Thénardier"]

 

[Audrey Thénardier]

Hearing his reponse she laughed under her breath before saying "Straight to the point. I like that. A man who likes to get right down to business. Though I should note that I am not the type who prefers to be seen in this sort of light. Likely why you've not heard of me." As she spoke she found a nearby seat on a log and rested herself on it before saying "Now then, Mr. Navie, I'm in need with someone of your 'talents'. You came recommended by someone you may or may not know. But he claimed to know your brother, Mikhail. Basically what I'm getting around to is that I understand your something of a hunter. Is that correct?"

Given the way she spoke and sat gave more indication to her character. Clealry she was from a higher breed of personal class, a noble woman by any standards. As such she had that commanding air about her that seemed to resonate with every even toned word she said.

[member="Conrad Navie"]

 

[Mikhail Crystall]

Conrad smiled as he took a step closer to the noble.

"Ahh But m'lady as this light is dim, it is perfect for a hunter's life." Conrad said smoothly before he walked in front of the noblewoman

She mentioned someone recommended him. this made his ear prick up.

she said it was Mikhail.

The boy dropped to his knees and looked at her

"m-m-my brother is still alive?...."

"Yes i am a hunter...or at least I try to be" Conrad said with a hint of sadness in his voice.

[member="Audrey Thénardier"]

 

[Audrey Thénardier]

When he'd given his querky little response she only arched her eyebrow, not assmued. Given her posture and look it was clear she wasn't the type with a clear sense of humor, if she had one at all. Even when he's fallen to his knees in shock of the mention of her brother she only sat there and looked at him with her cold stare, letting the information sink in.

"I cannot say if he is or isn't alive, Mr. Navie. Only that this information was passed from him to someone else before finding it's way through to me." She crossed her arms before saying "If you are truly a hunter, then perhaps you'd like to help me in hunting down something of value. Provided you manage to secure set peice of treasure, you'll be handsomely paid for your effort. Besides this assignment might require more....'personal touches', that only you can provide."

[member="Conrad Navie"]

 

[Mikhail Crystall]

Conrad rose up and looked at her.

He was a bit shocked thatt he could be alive. Conrad forced a smile.

"of course hunting is my expertise, I have lived here my whole life....as for these treasures What are they?"

He paused. She seemed to be stuck up, but if it helped him get of Endor he'd take it.

"Payment?.... have no desire for payment, I only ask to see this galaxy.....as for these 'Personal touches' I have no clue what you mean" Conrad said laughing at his last remark.

[member="Audrey Thénardier"]

 

[Audrey Thénardier]

She sat and listned as he continued on before hearing his remark about not wanting to be paid, only wanting to see more of the galaxy. If that was all it took then he would be easier to handle than she thought. The prospect of having a free agent made her smirk a little.

"I'll get right down to it then." she said before gesturing to one of her men. He approched and held out a holodevice that displayed the picture of a young man, Lady Thénardier explaining "This man is named Dibben Gunar. He's a slicer, or hacker if you prefer, and one of the best. He used to be one of my hirelings before demanding more payment for his actions. When i refused he managed to hack through my systems and claim a certian valuable peice of informaion from my private stores. Now he's blackmailing me into the money he wants at the risk of letting the information be leaked on to the holonet. I've tried tracking him down but the closest we've managed is Nar Shadar, in the Outer Rim. What I want from you is to find him, get the data and bring it back to me. Part of finding it, however, will mean becoming more aquanited with Mr. Gunar. He has...particular tastes."

[member="Conrad Navie"]

 

[Mikhail Crystall]

Conrad smiled

"Nar Shadar....Naaar Shaaadaar...." Conrad practiced.

"I find it funny that your own ex worker hacked the system to blackmail you." Conrad said before letting her finish.

"Mr.Gunar has particular tastes," she said.

Conrad turned his head.

Particular taste....like...womprat steak? Flapjacks?........"

[member="Audrey Thénardier"]

 

[Audrey Thénardier]

With a sigh of annoyance she clarifed "I mean he's into men, Mr. Navie. And he's far too familiar with any and all of my male workers and underlings for any of them to get close. That's why I've come to you. Ordinarily I would have hired a bounty hunter or assassin, but Mr. Gunar is well-informed on the names of the most wanted among the galaxy. If any of them failed and he found out, then what would be there to stop him from sending out the information? Do you understand now, Mr. Navie?"

[member="Conrad Navie"]

 

[Mikhail Crystall]

Conrad smiled a toothy grin.

"Hahaha m'lady, him being into men is no problem for me., You know I myself am into men too." Conrad clarified

"I hope you are fine with a not particular straight person in your group?"

He shook his head.

"Stopping him will be a piece of cake m'lady" Conrad said

[member="Audrey Thénardier"]

 

[Audrey Thénardier]

"Your orientation doesn't matter to me." she clarified again. "What does matter is you getting the results I need. I only need you to bring the data to me. And once you've found it and made sure there's no other possible way for him to release it, I want you to make an example and kill him. How you do it is your own preference, only make sure it's clear to anyone else who tires to cross me what will be in store for them."

[member="Conrad Navie"]

 

[Mikhail Crystall]

"Good..." He paused. "As for th data i will be sure to get it to you, and eliminate the target by any means necessary."

He smiled.

​"Why bring so many men, they obscurer the view of the forests...that is something about you r people i do not understand."

He paused...then smiled.

[member="Audrey Thénardier"]

 

[Audrey Thénardier]

"For the sake of making sure the message was clear, Mr. Navie." she answered. "I want you to know what sort of person you're dealing with; the type who doesn't want anyone else knowing about this deal we've made. I cannot have this or the information that Gunar had leaking out to unwated ears. It would be devastating to me." After that she finally stood from her seat and said "My men will see you to Nar Shadar. From there you will be on you own to deal with the matter however you see fit. Good luck to you, Mr. Navie. If you suceed, I look foward to metting you in person."

As if to answer that odd statement for him the image of Lady Thénardier became distorted and altered. It was revealed that it wasn't the actual woman herself but a holodroid stading in for her and delivering the message. (Think PROXY from Force Unleashed). Once the holoimage of Audrey was gone the droid only stood and waited to hear his response along with the men ready to escort him.

[member="Conrad Navie"] (Idk if you want to time skip to after the mission or play it out all the way. Your choice)

 

[Mikhail Crystall]

((I do not rally care i am down for whatever.))

Conrad listened.

He was confused by the last thing she said about meeting her in person until she disappeared and a droid in her place, he was amazed.

"Of course, the woman wouldn't dare come to a place like this." Conrad mumbled to himself.

[member="Audrey Thénardier"]

 

[Audrey Thénardier]

[Lady Thénardier is currenlty busy with other agendas.] The droid explained. [She hoped you would understand. Now if you'd be so kind, Mr. Navie, we will take you to Nar Shadar.]

The droid, along with the men, had brought [member="Conrad Navie"] to their suttle in waiting before allowing him to step aboard and make himself comfortable for the trip. It was too long of a trip all the way to Nar Shadar, only a quick hyperspace jump from Endor itself over to it. During that time the droid and guards had done everything possible to make Conrad's trip more enjoayble or comfortable.

When they'd finally arrived on the moon of Nar Shadar itself it was close to night. They ship landed with the men escorting Conrad out. Once they had they told him he had a week to report back, they would be waiting until then. After that it was all up to Conrad from there.

(I guess skip then.)

 

[Mikhail Crystall]

Six days later.....

Conrad smiled as he walked back to the ship. Mr. Gunar was a charm, but he sure as hell was annoying. Although it took some time for Gunar to lighten up to Conrad he was fine with it. Conrad had gotten the data on the fourth night, and he had only stayed the extra nights so Mr. Gunar wouldn't think it was a hit 'n run. On the night before Conrad had slit his throat after one of their 'sessions'. Conrad walked near the ship, then looked back towards Mr. Gunar's place, he smiled.

"Piece of cake eh?......" He whispered to himself then walked onto the ship which contained Lady Audrey's guards.

He smiled to himself again

"Time to meet the Lady Audrey in person...hopefully." He said softly.

[member="Audrey Thénardier"]