Just havin' a drink. (Saki Lin)

[Ice]

A smirk appeared on his face as he gave her a sideways glance, watching her form get out of bed. "Well glad to hear you're not to worn out from last night. And good, because there is usually plenty of action to be had around here." He failed to elaborate on how he meant that. Instead, he nodded to the door and headed out with her.

After grabbing a quick bit to eat, they left the ship. Walking through the streets of Roon, he gave her a few pointers.

"Ok, these guys are a little rough around the edges. Let me do the talking. We want to make this quick. I really just need you to be your bounty hunter self, and stand by my side. Pretty easy, this job will be."

He waited for any questions she might have, and would answer them as they came. Eventually they made it to the spot they were supposed to meet Ice's contacts at. A small industrial building on the edge of town. It looked empty at first, till a small light shone through the window.

"That's our cue." He said quietly and entered the building. There was a group of a half dozen men spread out through the open warehouse. Directly in front of them though, were two of them. One was a huge monster of a man who looked like he could smash a hole in a starship with his fist. The other was a bit more average sized, but nevertheless having a stern, strong look to him.

"Ice. Good to see you again." Came the voice of the smaller of the two. His eyes almost instantly drifted toward Saki. "But hello. I'm not sure we have met you..." The man paused and looked to Ice. "Who's this then?" He said calmly as he approached, eyeing Saki up and down as he began to circle her only a few feet away.

"She's one of mine. I figured I'd hire on another gun to make sure this cargo stays secure and gets to where we need it."

"Hmmm. I see." The man replied, now behind Saki and circling around the other side. He was obviously enjoying the view. Ice himself didn't turn to face him. He simply held his ground. "And here I thought you were bringing us a gift." Came the finished comment with a chuckle.

Playing along, Ice smirked. "She's more than you'd think. I saw her drop a couple guys by herself just yesterday like they were nothing. Was quite the show."

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[Saki lin]

Saki watched the person look her body over obviously eye karking her but she held her stance looking around with her eyes "it is true what he says I did take a few guys by myself " she said in a serious tone glancing at the guys with a serious look on her face "and I didn't even break a sweat" she said letting a small smirk show on her fave before quickly hiding it AMD looked over at [member="Ice"] with a grin on her face hoping that would detour their looks

 

[Ice]

The man chuckled at her response. "Yes well, we have other ways of making one such as yourself "sweat". Don't we boys?" The rest of the men joined in with small bits of laughter as well. "So I suggest, you just be careful with what you say, missy." By this point, he had come full circle and stopped in front of her, glaring into her eyes. Seconds passed and eventually, he pulled away and turned toward Ice with a softer expression.

"For now though, I believe we have some business to tend to. And if Ice here is willing to vouch for you, then we'll just get on with it." The man snapped his fingers, and his big guard walked over to Ice, handing him a datapad.

Ice took it, and looked over the contents.

"In there you will see you are to take the shipment to Zorlog the Hutt on Nar Shaddaa. It's being loaded onto your ship now. Inside are also the coordinates to the factory where you will actually meet with the Hutt and discuss where he wants it delivered. He also might have you deliver something else back to us. We tried to get you a double contract since you have done well for us in the past. But no promises." He gave a slight smile and waited to see if there were any questions.

Ice smirked at the mention of a return trip. That meant more money in his pockets, and less down time for him and his men. "You are too kind. It's also why I hired on this Bounty Hunter. I want to make sure your stuff gets to where it needs to be. Anyway, this looks simple enough. I'll send you a transmission when the job is done."

The spice dealer simply nodded, ad gestured to the door. "We'll wait to hear from you then."

Ice turned, nodding for Saki to do the same, and walked out of the building. After having gone far enough away to be out of range of listening ears, he said. "See. Nothing to it. Easy pick up."

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[Saki lin]

She looked at the person hearing his threat she looked at him silent and said nothing knowing if she talked out of turn it could comprise, after they talked AMD walked out and let a breath out and smiled"god the things I wanted to say to that marker"she said AMD shook "honestly if you weren't there was I'd of hit him " she said them smiled at [member="Ice"] "well to nar shadda to get that shipment "she said AMD stretched out

 

[Ice]

Ice laughed a bit. "Yeah.....don't I just know all the great places to take a woman?" He continued to laugh and shake his head. "Aye. I suspect, by the time we get back, we'll be all set to go. You did go though. I think he liked you. You showed the spirit to fight back, but the good sense to control it." He flashed a quick smile her way.

Sure enough, that is exactly how it was. When they arrived on board, the cargo had already been loaded, the ship was prepared, and they were good to go. One of his deckhands though approached him. "Sir....do you know what we're carrying?"

Ice frowned a bit at him. He usually didn't like knowing what was being hauled. His job was to deliver. Not snoop into what he was delivering. But if this had his deck supervisor nervous, maybe it was a better idea to not be surprised. With a quick shake of his head, he ordered. "No, tell me."

"Spice, sir. .....7 tons of Roon Spice!" Came the nervous reply of the supervisor.

Ice's eyes momentarily went wide in surprise. "Well we had better get going then. Make sure the cargo is secure. We're leaving now. And keep this to yourself. Don't go tell the other deckhands. We got a few that I wouldn't trust with this stuff, if you know what I mean." He nodded for Saki to follow and then left the supervisor to his work. "Bridge! Get us to Nar Shadaa as quickly as you can." He then headed back to his office. "Well, at least now I know why this job was paying so well." He said over his shoulder.

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[Saki lin]

She smiled at him"yes very nice place"she giggled and smiled listening to him commend her on how she showed spirit and control, she blushed lightly and nodded"thank you [member="Ice"] "when they arrived she kid see the look on the supervisor's face seeing him nervous, she listened to him AMD ice converse she stiffened when she heard what the cargo was.... Spice the cocaine of the univetse , soon they walked away being told to be quiet she followed ice and heard him say now he knows why the jobs paying well" indeed makes sense now"she said AMD once they were in his office she looked at him"why does that make the supervisor nervous?"she asked curious

 

[Ice]

"It makes him nervous because we're now a prime target. People like the ones we just dealt with today, have allies and enemies. Everyone tends to keep tabs on everyone. It is quite likely, that someone from a rival group saw that stuff being loaded onto our ship." He took a seat in his chair at his work station, as the ship itself rumbled to life and headed off for space. "As such, if we don't get into hyperspace very quickly. It's possible that a rival groups men will try and overtake us."

He gave a quick laugh. "No honor or brotherhood amongst druglords and smugglers eh? And like I said this morning, always plenty of action to be had here." He smirked with a wink.

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[Saki lin]

She listened to him AMD nodded, it was true that many drug lords have rivals who'd jump on the opportunity to take a rivals cargo "I see makes sense then " she said standing by him with her arms behind her back, she heard him say no honor or brotherhood amongst drug lords and smugglers, she giggled"smugglers of course I've got honor I'm following one right now ain't I"she said with a wink"as for drug lords never really messed with them
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[Ice]

He caught that wink and smiled. "Yes. Yes you are. Now I just need to make sure and keep you on my payroll." He paused as he stood. "Because it could be very interesting if you weren't, and a bounty was suddenly placed on my head." He smirked as he rubbed the back of his hand down the side of her shoulder. "What would happen then I wonder." Ice winked back.

"As for drug lords. I actually still haven't had the "pleasure" of rubbing shoulders with their bunch. People like who we saw today are just their lackeys. The peons that do the bidding of the real players in the spice world. Still, they wield enough power to make them people you don't mess with. Just work with."

His comm then pinged him about an incoming message. Reading it, he turned toward Saki. "Ah. Looks like your quarters have been prepared for you. You won't have to worry about sharing a room with anyone now. And you have a secure place to keep your belongings." He smiled at her, curious to see how she would take this news.

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[Saki lin]

She smiled at him and laughed lightly "Hehehehe well I don't know if I could do my job then" she said and rubbed his arm"I've made a connection and I don't want it severed"she said and listened to him explain how he as well didn't really get along with the drug lords, soon she was told her quarters were ready"I don't think sharing a room with you was bad at all in fact I think I liked it"she said crossing her arms AMD smiling at him and winking "but I respect that you probably want privacy
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[Ice]

Ice chuckled. "Well I certainly wouldn't mind having you sleep over from time to time. One can't be alone ALL the time." He playfully justified. "In fact, you are probably still trying to get used to the ship right? Maybe you should stay for another night. You know. Just so you can get better acclimated before I turn ya loose on your own room." Ice smirked mischievously as he reached out and pulled her closer. "Does that work for you darlin'? He finished, as he moved his face in closer for a kiss.

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[Saki lin]

She looked at him "why yes I am still getting used to everything " she said with a grin as he approached her"in fact I think I will stay another night with you"she said with a giggle AMD when he approached to kiss her she kissed back and held his hand gently
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[Ice]

Rising through the atmosphere, Ice's ship finally broke orbit and made for the empty of space. His navigator punched in the coordinates for their destination. At that moment, the sensors indicated a couple ships with fighter escort closing on their position. Too late though, as the helmsmen activated the hyperdrive, and shot the ship into hyperspace.

-END OF PART 1-​

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