Spa Day

[Alan]

Tracyn walked along the wooden raftings, the gentle wind swaying his cloak as he walked. They were weary of him, his armor and lightsaber marking him stranger than the average spa user. He had never been to a spa before, and he figured it would be a good time to start. The sunlight peaked through the treetops, making streaks of intense light followed by light shadows. He was led by a pretty Twi'lek girl to a simple wicker and cotton bed, the complexity of anything lacking. There was a small cart, filled with oils and scents that his nose was overwhelmed by.

"Strip, our masseuse and the other client will be with you shortly."
The Twi'lek girl said, taking off on a separate catwalk. Tracyn stripped himself of his armor, and went down to his boxers and his tank top, and he slid unto the wicker bed. It creaked, but it didn't give. He stared at his armor for a long time, before laying down on his back, propping up a knee. He clucked his tongue, shortly before wiggling to try and dig his body further into the cotton. He wondered who the person, about seven feet away and separated by what seemed to be a finely woven silk or some other fine material, sheet would be like.

@[member="Meret Blackmoon"]

 

[Meret Blackmoon]

Shooting the wild boar was easy compared to digging the pit that the animal would be roasted in. Every muscle in her body ached and burned from the physical labor that Meret had endured. The boar would be in the ground over a bed of hot coals for twenty-four hours. The feast would be tonight under the Endor moon. It was part of a tribe initiation. She lay on the table face down cover by white sheet. The masseuse knew exactly where to press to release the tension on her muscles. “Oh yes that’s perfect, can you get my neck.”

A towel attendant entered to room. He was larger and stronger and hairy than normal. He gave the masseuse a handful of coins to leave the suite. He planted his large hands on her shoulders and moved slowly up her neck. Meret noticed the difference in his touch and tried to move. His hands closed around her throat. She reached out and dug her fingernails into leg. It was hard enough to give her some room. She struggled and knocked over the cart with the oils. He started to her drag off when she screamed “Who are you?”
@[member="Tracyn Ordo"]

 

[Alan]

The towel attendant didn't last very long. Tracyn was quick, especially without his armor. Tracyn came off his wicker bed, in a calm, calculated fashion. The attendant, didn't stand a chance to the man who had made several large creatures and Sith his queen over the years. He came up to his side, delivering a kick to his ribcage that, with the sound alone, meant certain doom for his ribcage. The man keeled over and dropped the woman, and he tried to fight back with a haymaker to Tracyn's face. Tracyn recoiled with the punch, and came back with something he didn't like to do, even for him. Punching him in the throat, the man fell to his knees and began to choke. He keeled over, passed out and most likely suffering from a lot of internal bleeding. Tracyn debated ending him right then and there, but the woman below him probably wouldn't appreciate that. He stood there for a moment, and let out a breath that eventually calmed him.

He slowly turned his head towards the woman, concern washing over his features."Are you alright?"Tracyn said, a tad bit annoyed that his little retreat had been...cancelled.
@[member="Meret Blackmoon"]

 

[Meret Blackmoon]

Meret wrapped the sheet around her bare body, tucking the end in the near her breast. She looked up at Tracyn and nodded yes “Thank you, ah who are you? I am sorry, Meret Blackmoon, Governor of Endor.” She moved close to her attacker and visually examined him. On the inside of his right arm there was a small black and crimson tattoo. It was a symbol that the crime syndicate Black Sun had used years ago. She stepped back almost into Tracyn’s arms. “We can not talk here, maybe in the hot tub, it will be harder for others to hear our conversation.

Spa security burst into the suite with weapons drawn. “Governor, are you alright?” Meret was disappointed in the response of the Security Team. “No thanks to you, How could this happen? First, pirates terrorize my Wisties, the fire fairies, now this. Take this piece of scum and find out what he is doing here.” She motioned to the redwood deck where hot tub was located and hoped that Tracyn would follow her out there. The security team picked up the attacker and dragged him out of the suite.

Meret exchanged her sheet for a bathing suit and a fluffy spa robe. She grabbed a chilled glass of fruit juice and walked through the suite to the open-air deck. She removed her robe and gingerly stepped into the hot tub. The bubbles bounced off her tense muscles and they felt better than the masseuse.
@[member="Tracyn Ordo"]

 

[Alan]

Tracyn wasn't sure how to react initially, but he stared at the security team for a while, before they left. Ori'ramikade and assorted other tattoos on his knuckles, arms, and neck generally deterred people. And also due to the fact that he was very menacing to stand around. He had a look of a warrior, and more importantly, a war hero. War hero to some, brute to others. Most described him as a brute, and that was true to a degree. Her demeanor worried him a bit, and he followed her out to the tub, but did not climb in. He stayed a respectable distance, the trademark stare covering his features.

"I am Jedi Knight Tracyn Ordo...it is a pleasure to meet you, Miss Blackmoon....that man carried a Black Sun tattoo. Any idea of why they would want you gone?"He said, blinking at her. It was odd, that she went without a security detail of some sort, or at least, ones that were so very far away. He did not question her, though. He was here as an emissary, and needed to act like it.

@[member="Meret Blackmoon"]

 

[Meret Blackmoon]

This was the third Jedi that ended up on Endor. "Oh my, please get in the hot tub, you are drawing attention to us. Pretend that you know me." She turned up the water pressure so the circulating water made more noise. Meret waved to the attendant to leave them alone. When she needed someone to help her the staff was no where to be found but Tracyn, a stranger trying to enjoy his his day was there to save her. It was fate. She sipped on her juice and waited for him to join her. Once he was close to her she would explain her situation.

 

[Alan]

Tracyn didn't like the idea of being stuck in a hot tub with a stranger, especially one he just saved. She was either entirely more brave than he thought, or scared enough to make him do this. Either way, he saw that it would be better to do as she asked. Sliding into the hot tub after removing the tank top, he was silent for a small while, before tilting his head at her.

"I suppose you're going to explain what is the matter."He said, tapping his tattooed fingers on the side of the hot tub.

 

[Meret Blackmoon]

He finally got in the hot tub. Meret took in a deep breath and started to explain. " About a month ago strange things started happening. A group of pirates made a base close to Bright Tree Village, my Wisties were tortured and kidnapped. The Lords of the Fringe sent two Jedi to help but they disappeared. Now this attack..." She leaned closer to Tracyn. "I am afraid that my own security has been bribed. If I am removed from office other factions can come in and plunder Endor's resources. I think the Empire does not want to pay our agreed fees anymore. That Black Sun thug could be a proxy for the Empire..." Tears filled the inner corners of her eyes. She wiped them away. "Tonight, I am being made an honorary tribe member at an extremely important ceremony, would you go as my guest?"

 

[Alan]

Tracyn looked around as if he was checking to see if she was talking to someone else, due to her...abundance of statements."Lady, you almost just got deep-sixed by a possible agent of the Empire. Now, which Empire are we talking about, because there's a lot of whackos running around the galaxy working for the Empire. Not that I don't mind deep-sixing any of them, but still..."He backed off when she got close, he obviously wasn't very comfortable with people touching or being close to him.

"First things first- is this base of pirates still operational, and why the flying kark are you going to a public event after almost getting assassinated?"He said, snarling a bit. He wasn't exactly fond of the idea of having to go to a public forum either.
@[member="Meret Blackmoon"]

 

[Meret Blackmoon]

She backed away from him and then stared him in deep set eyes. She sat up tall and in an authoritarian manner she growled back "Because it is my job, my tribes, my planet. And what do you do JEDI? Are you some parasite that lives off the goodness of others?" She abruptly got up, splashing Traycn in the face. She put on her fluffy spa robe, and added one last remark. "My speeder leaves at sunset, if you change your mind and decided to contribute your pathetic skills to something good, something for the greater good...JEDI!" With having the last word Meret stormed off the deck to the ladies steam room.

 

[Alan]

Tracyn put his hands up in a 'sorry I said anything' sort of manner, not wishing to upset the clearly volatile woman any further. Her use of the word 'Jedi' almost caused him to say something, but she stormed off before he could really do anything. He looked around, being stuck in a hot tub. He wiped the water from his face, clucking his tongue and rolling his eyes. After collecting a towel and drying off, he decided that maybe, he'd actually go to the damn party or whatever.

Several hours later...

After a knuckle sandwich or two, Tracyn had located the location of the tribal initiation. He wore his typical Jedi robings, with his lightsaber in full view of everyone. It's not that he wanted to show off, he just didn't want to wear armor to...whatever he was going to. He stood near the speeder, and then decided to lean on it, waiting for Miss Blackmoon. He asked himself over and over why he was going, but he came up with the same answer- he had no karking idea, actually. Maybe because he was bored, maybe there was something more to it. He didn't know, and he just wanted to find out what this whole mess was about.


@[member="Meret Blackmoon"]

 

[Aela Kellov]

Aela was sitting an enjoying herself in the spa, her hair wrapped in a towel just like her body, when @[member="Meret Blackmoon"] had stormed into the ladies steam room. Alea opened her eyes when she entered and, just by the look of her, could tell she was angered about something. She was lying down on one of the benches in the steam room as she took in all the relaxing delights of the steam. When Meret had sat she said "You know, usually people come into a spa and end up being really relaxed and happy when they're there. Either you just arrived or something's really got you ticked." She sat up a little, her arms resting on the bench to give her support, as she looked and waited for an answer.

@Tracyn Ordo

 

[Meret Blackmoon]

Meret stormed into the steam room to get away from the egotistical, crass, know it all Jedi. Slamming the door was childish. Loosing her temper was stupid. A Jedi would skew something with his light saber or used his powers to break things. She placed her towel on the bench to protect her delicate ass. She said down and inhaled the warm steam when a woman's voice startled her. Her head spun around to see who was behind her. An attractive woman about Meret's age was laying on the bench above Meret. " I am sorry, I thought I was alone...JEDi, they think that are the Force's gift to us little non Force users. I have learned if you want a job done you must do it yourself. I am Meret Blackmoon." Meret was worried about tonight's ceremony. It was a crazy thought but more logical thought was safety in numbers. "Please forgive me I was letting off some steam." Meret rolled her eyes. Sweat was pouring off her brow. " Since I interrupted you peaceful steam, ah would you like to attend a ceremonial tribal dinner? My land speeder will leave at sunset from the governor's cabin in the middle of the village."
@Aela Kello

 

[Aela Kellov]

Aela sat up fully when she'd mentioned Jedi. "Hmph. Don't get me started on them." when she'd said about doing the job yourself, Aela smirked and said "Preaching to the choir, believe me." When she introduced herself at Meret Blackmoon she said "Malinda Trons." She offered her hand to shake and, after they did, she was surprised by her offer to invite her to dinner she smiled while saying "Playing it a bit fast, aren't you? We've only just met and you're already asking me out to dinner. Is it black tie or should I just come as I am?" she as indicating her towel. She was playing with her of course, given how she was acting, yet Ms. Blackmoon didn't know what her true reasons for being her were.

@[member="Meret Blackmoon"] @[member="Tracyn Ordo"]

 

[Meret Blackmoon]

Malinda’s statement was slight confusing. It had been a long day and Meret had to consider how her invitation sounded. “ Let me start over, I interrupted your stream, I invited you to dinner to apologize for my childish behavior. It is a tribal dinner, and an honor to go and experience the locals in their environment. So it is no technology, no weapons just a simple woven tunic and animal skins, if you don’t have those items I can supply you with female tribal attire.” Meret shook Malinda’s hand and excused herself.

Several hours later…

Meret left her cabin to see her JEDI waiting by her speeder. She was taken back by Tracyn’s presence. “Oh by the Force you look quite handsome with clothes on.” Her driver grinned. “Thank you for coming, I am surprised that you are here. We may not be traveling alone. Malinda Trons might go with us.” She eyed his lightsaber. “Tracyn you must conceal your thing, no weapons, no technology please?”
@[member="Tracyn Ordo"] @ Aela Kellov

 

[Alan]

Tracyn glared at her, a very, very, very scary glare. He stared at her for a while, before removing it from the clip on his belt, and sliding it into the deep pocket of his cloak. He stared at Meret for a moment, speaking slowly."You don't look so bad yourself, Miss Blackmoon."Tracyn said, cracking his knuckles. It was common knowledge that Tracyn was no less deadly with his hands than he was with a blade. Most would atest that he was moreso effective with his bare hands than he was with his blades or anything else in his hands. Not that Miss Blackmoon might have known about him, in all actuality. Or at least, he hoped she didn't.

"Who's the other woman?"He asked bluntly, his eyes turning away from Meret and into the woods, still leaning on the speeder, waiting for whomever this person was.

@[member="Meret Blackmoon"] @Aela Kellov

 

[Aela Kellov]

"Well thank you then." she said after Meret had given her full explination. "I think I'll need to borrow a dress though. Not used to wearing the native clothing around here."

Later, after Meret and Tracyn were outside, "Malinda" had finished readying herself. When she exited she was wearing a tribal dress that, given her size, seemed a bit low-cut in certain areas. She didn't seem to mind though. Her hair was all out and blonde, a wig since Meret had not seen her real hair, and around her waist was a belt with a small pouch on it. None of them knew she had a blaster hidden on her thigh since it was well hidden with what she was wearing. She'd arrived just as Tracyn has asked who Malinda Trons was. She cleared her throat for both of them to see her before she strode towards him.

"You called, handsome?' she asked, walking up to him. She offered her hand before saying "Malinda Trons. But then you can call me whatever you like." she looked at his speeder and asked "This your ride? I like it."

@[member="Meret Blackmoon"] @[member="Tracyn Ordo"]

 

[Meret Blackmoon]

Meret sat next to her driver so Tracyn could sit next to Malinda in the backseat. It was a twenty minutes drive to the tribe’s settlement. The entrance to the settlement was landscape with a hollow hedge. Tribal braves inside the hedge would spy on visitors as they approached. By the time the visitor had reached the center of the settlement, the chief already knew all about them.

Meret removed three leather pouches from the compartment next to her seat. She gave one to Tracyn and Malinda. They contained assorted crystals. “ When you are introduced to Chief Dracgo give the pouch to him. I am being an honorary member, I had three trails, first the hunt, I killed the boar we will be eating, second strength, I dug the pit that the boar is roasting, third is one of bravery, and I have not fulfilled that one yet.Dracgo’s wife joked that I am blond so I don’t have to fulfill the third. Dracgo likes blonds and non-hairy women so Malinda you will win favor with him. Tracyn being a tall warrior will impress the whole tribe.”

The land speeder arrived at the entrance to the settlement. The pink sunset faded into an indigo sky filled with stars. Braves lit torches to punctuate the beginning of the festivities.

@[member="Tracyn Ordo"]
@Aela Kellov
@[member="Anders Sivas"]

 

[Yasha Cadera]

Endor's a pretty enticing place for this lil Empath. Not only do I get some space in my brain, but I feel effective here, like my actions matter. That, and I had a sense earlier today that @[member="Meret Blackmoon"] might just need me by the end of the night. So, I hitched it into the Tribe with my tribal gear on (gosh fur is odd) and I'm lounging on the side when a series of emotional missiles launched at my medulla oblongata. I hiss, my teeth clenching together as the beginning imprint of @[member="Tracyn Ordo"] strikes my tender impressionable brain.

What, you think you can take me? I don't know who this guy is, his name or even if he's male although the imprint seems male. All I know is a wealth of violence and the beginning whiffs of serious anger issues. I clench my fist around a cup and trot out toward the meeting party.

"Mi'lady Blackmoon." I sweep into a courtly bow, looking up with a big grin on my face. "How epic to see you this evening. Introduce me to your guests?" Meret is my centre tonight, home base for my empathic mind to linger on and feed for intents. If I can concentrate on her, and what she needs, I'll be ok without frothing loudly in a corner like a voorpak with rabies.

 

[Meret Blackmoon]

Meret put her hands on the outside of Ander’s face. She as so surprised to see him. “Anders you are here! What about the Wisties and the pirates? Will you join us for dinner? This is my friend, Malinda Trons, and Jedi Knight Ordo, my protection for the evening.” There are things she appreciated about Anders he was a pure spirit, he honored all forms of life and he did not play head games. She took Anders arm and waited for Malinda and Tracyn to get out of the speeder. Her driver knew to wait at the entrance of the settlement.
@[member="Tracyn Ordo"]
@Aela Vellok
@[member="Anders Sivas"]