Um yes, I would like an order of Hunters please.

[Garza]

Messages were sent back and forth between the two parties consisting of myself, and the leader of a rather well thought out group. The Beast Hunters Guild was a rather large group of individuals who worked together or separately The plan was to meet up on Courscant, Where It was easier for the both of us considering the HQ for the Hunters was a mobile base, as well, it was a place in which I owned an apartment. It was small, but nothing to great. It was here that I would be talking to Mrrew. A Togorian that was well known for being able to hunt down animals that were considered dangerous beyond reason.

My name however, had not been out that much. Maybe he could have heard of my name from my brother Morna Imura, or the three different tournaments I had been in. But other than that, my name was hidden. I kind of liked it that way. What I needed was that name to grow larger. To increase the aura around myself as a Bounty Hunter. I had taken that up and done a few smaller bounties, but nothing large. And this was my time to shine.

I pulled on my jacket and geared up to look somewhat like a bounty hunter without looking like I was going to war. What I did have was my weapons though. Carrying a Splinter Pistol on my left hip, my tri-barreled pistol on my right, and my two lightsabers hanging on the back of my belt. I had on fingerless gloves simply because if all of this went according to plan, I might be leaving with a new pet. Whistling, a bird about the size of my for arm rose up from the bed and onto my shoulder. Smiling I used my knuckle to rub the underside of Elsu's beak. She almost purred as I petted her.

Grabbing the card key, I left the room locking it behind me as I walked down stairs. Leaving to go towards the Spaceport. It was there that I got into a simple shuttle that would bring me up to the mobile base where I would make contact with this Hunter. Talking about myself, working for him, as well as being his little poster boy. it was here where I planed to be sponsored by Mrrew on my missions.

[member="Mrrew"],

 

[Mrrew]

When [member="Nickolas Imura"]'s shuttle linked with the Okyaab-Class freighter that served as the Beast Hunter's Guild's headquarters, the bounty hunter found an EMBU combat droid there waiting for him, loaded down with a tray of refreshments. "My name is Bob. Mrrew's office is this way." The droid,s till carrying the tray loaded with a large pot of coffee, water, cookies, and a few other beverages,turned abruptly, and started walking down the corridor. Meanwhile, security cameras watched from the corners of the hallway, linked directly to the holoprojector on Mrrew's desk.

This was the bounty hunter that had contacted him about his sponsorship program. He hadn't heard much about him- but he carried a Valrain on his shoulder. That earned him points, in Mrrew's book. Normally, of ocurse, he'd have his protocol droid greet guests and buisness partners, but this was a special occasion. The Combat droid led Imura towards the large blastdoor that led to Mrrew's office, though he didn't open it. Rather he turned around, and stared at Nickolas for a few seconds.

After almost a minute later, the droid snapped to life again, as if he'd just been re-activated from a long charging session. In reality, he'd completed his scan. "Hand me your weapons before meeting with Mrrew." The droid extended his tray, gesturing for Imura to place his weaponry on it.

 

[Garza]

Following the droid, I could see others in the hangar look at me. Clearly I was the New meat for them to pound on. Despite that I followed after the droid. The weapons that were held on the belt looked akin to that of the lighsaber, only, shaped more like a sword. New technology or was it those rarely seen energy swords? Either way, We came to a stop at the door. The droid shut down and I thought that it may have been faulty. I looked at it quizzically. Springing back to life, I almost drew my pistol on the damn thing.

Only it asked for my weapons. I rolled my eyes. Safety precautions. While I was not one to be separated from my lightsabers. I placed all my weapons into the bucket. Pointing to the droid. "Touch the saber, and you will end up with the blade in you." I let my arm drop. Clearly feeling naked without carrying some form of a weapon. However, reaching up and grabbing onto a hold of the warm necklace that was on my chest. I fiddled with it. Waiting for the doors to open.

[member="Mrrew"],

 

[Mrrew]

The droid froze for another moment, confirming that [member="Nickolas Imura"] had no hidden weapons, before once again moving abruptly. The droid turned arulond slowly towards the door, so that it's back was directly to Nickolas, before raising a hand to the control panel. However, rather then puncing in a code, the droid abruptly grabbed the pot of coffe and spun around, attempting to toss it into Imura's face. Quickly afterwards, the droid removed both energy swords from it's belt. The droid rushed forwards, an attacked without hesitation, cutting both energy swords to his chest. Meanwhile, Mrrew watched through secuirty cameras.

The droid wasn't attempting to kill him, of course. It was just a test. Mrrew dind't want to waste credits byh funding and sponsoring a Bounty Hunter who would die on his first hunt. Nickolas was unarmed, and more then lijkely caught completely by suprise in an enviroment he thought would be friendly. The perfect wya to test his skill. As long as he didn't get the poodoo kicked out of him, Mrrew would be happy to sponsor the bounty hunter.

 

[Garza]

As the droid turned around, reaching up for the door, I smiled. I would be let in. "What the..."

With a blur of movement the droid had thrown the coffee at me. It splashed over my face and my torso. Yes it burned, but not as much as someone who dealt with fire on a daily basis. I could here the snap of two blades activating. The humming coming closer in a second. I had to act fast. I dropped down and fell backwards to avoid the cross slashes to where my chest once was. Rolling backwards over my shoulder, I came up. The droid was in the follow through of the strikes. Meaning it was open. Being force centric, my left hand lashed out to pull the droids arm away from himself, while my right sent a blast of fire towards the droids chest.

Rushing forward, I aimed my left hand, increased with the force, to punch right through the droids head. Aiming and hitting however were two different things.

[member="Mrrew"]

 

[Mrrew]

The lance of flame hit the droid as planned, melting a good layer of titanium and durasteel armor, but not enough to expose th einternal parts. Fire was a fantastic painful and effective weapon on organics. On droids? Not as much. The droid made a low droning sound as [member="Nickolas Imura"] rushed forwards, raising an arm as he raised his fist. Just as the fist came rushing to the droid's head, a round nearly invisible shield of energy appeared, taking the force-charged hit. The droid went sliding across the corridor's floor, but quickly steadied itself, and raised both energy swords once more, the energy shield flicking off. "Can Bob kill him?" The droid seemed to talk to nobody, just standing thei for a moment, before making another buzzing sound, and running forwards once more without warning.

 

[Garza]

Not only did the droid get somewhat burned, but when I had punched at him, he slid back with a shield. I flexed my hand as the droid was preparing itself for another attack. "Ouch." I spoke casually. Looking at my fist, everything seemed fine. It was then again the droid came for me again. Bringing my fists up, Close enough to my face that I could smell coffee on my hands. Coming at me with the swinging swords, The first one went for my head. Ducking and side stepping to the right. The second blade came for me there as well. Trying to cut at my chest in a diagonal position. I tried to move quick enough, but as I was passing under the blade, the droids hand changed to bring the energy sword straight down.

It cut through my leather jacket on my arm and my right side. Barely pulling back fast enough to the left now to avoid getting my arm cut off. I was pissed now. Feeling the pain in not just my left arm all the time, but my right as well with the sword, the coffee in my face. And taking my weapons. I yelled out in a war cry as I sent my left fist towards the droid again. Aiming first with a left cross a right hook, followed by a left uppercut.

[member="Mrrew"],

 

[Mrrew]

The fist made the droid step back, followed by the second which made it literally fall on it's backside. Bob quickly began to get up, but froze suddenly. After a moment's pause. the droid slowly got up, and diss-activated it's energy swords, looking as if nothing had just happened. He turned around from [member="Nickolas Imura"], punched a few buttons on the keypad, and then spoke in his buzzing droning voice; "Mrrew will see you now." The droid walked back the way they'd came, as ifeverything was perfectly normal.

Mrrew was sittign behind a large desk, in the large office that sat behind the blastdoor, clapping slowly. "Sorry for the little test... Just had to make sure."

 

[Garza]

After the punches I sent at the droid, I checked my hands to find that they were red, my right one hurt a little more than my left because it was my real skin. Not the thick hide that was a sithspawn creation on my left arm. I flexed my hands as the droid said that Mrrew was ready to meet me. Wiping my face with my hand to try and get some of the coffee off of my face. I took my jacket off to be wearing just a tank top. Luckly it was not covered in coffee like my jacket was.

I carried it in my right hand as I entered. The slow clapping was in either good faith of my works or very sarcastic. I decided to trust that it was the first. If it was the second, then he, and I would not be having a good day at the end of this. Walking in I stopped to stand in front of the desk. Saying that he was sorry for the test. I shook my head.

"Don't apologize. It's wasted words." I looked at my jacket and let it drop to the ground. Moving to sit down in the seat that was in front of the desk. "I expected a test of some kind. My name is not well known. You can't trust me, and I can't trust you." I reached into my pocked and pulled out a little black box. Opening it to reveal cigarettes, I opened it, "You don't mind I smoke while we talk, Hunter?" Pulling one out and sticking it in my mouth.

[member="Mrrew"]

 

[Mrrew]

Mrrew blinked at the ciggerattes. Who would want to purposefully inhale dangerous smoke into their lungs? However, the Togorian just shrugged when he asked permission. Mrrew looked [member="Nickolas Imura"] up and down for a few moments, noting his redeened skin, and the cofee that stained his face and hair. He attacked immidietly- did not get confused, did not stop to wonder what teh feth was going on, just relatiated on reflex. Which was an excellent quality to have for any kind of hunter. Being confused, hesitating, when someone or something is trying to kill you will get you killed. Mrrew was happy to see this was not a trait Nickolas had. "Let's bypass the smalltalk. You want to be sponsored by the Guild, yes? Why?"

 

[Garza]

The Togorian shrugged at my smoking. Yes while others smoked other types, I got the really good stuff. Kolto Cigarettes. Instead of chemicals that created tar in your lungs, it actually had some healing properties. I snapped my fingers and a flame floated over my thumb. Lighting the cigarette. I puffed it as Mrrew said to skip the small talk. Asking me the question of why I wanted to be sponsored by the guild. Holding up an index finger, I whistled. A squaw was heard outside the door and in came flying Elsu. A Velrain that was only a year old.

She came in and landed down on my out stretched arm. I reached up and ran my hand down the wing of the beautiful creature. "She is why I want to be sponsored by you guys." I clicked my tongue and the bird moved from my arm onto my shoulder. Rather large, but still small enough to rest on my shoulder. "I am very much interested in animals and the avaiblilty that they can bring to daily life as well as hunting. Elsu here can give me a higher view. Coming back to me and through a series of signals, can tell me anything from enemies, to my target."

I leaned forward in the chair a bit, taking another drag before talking again, "I hope that by being sponsored by you, I can get more information, and more access to animals that will give me an extra hand in battle, hunts, and daily life." I was about to take another drag but stopped "As well. Elsu needs a mate."

[member="Mrrew"]

 

[Mrrew]

Mrrew smiled as he saw the bird from earlier fly into the room. A very interesting specimin- a young Velrain. That alone proved that he was competent with animals- which gave Mrrew the confidence that he would be able to properly use the assets the Guild gave him. Mrrew nodded as [member="Nickolas Imura"] awnsered his question. A good awnser. "Note that if the Guild sponsors you, that dosen't mean we'll deliver you any animals you want on your doorstep. You'll get our starter package, of sorts- two animals of your choosing. Other then that, you'll have to earn your helpers, through collecting bounties. But I ensure you, they will be a help. Nothing, not even a skilled boutny hunter, can track better then a predator." Mrrew watched Nickolas for a moment, befor reaching under his desk and removing the contract he had printed before Nickolas's arrival, and placed it on the desk. "You've passed my tests. If you want to be sponoredby the Giuld, the Guild will be happy to have you."

 

[Garza]

Apparently this was the right answer. The feline had nodded to my answer. Mentioning that yes I could have other animals, but only two as of now. I completely understood his reasoning. I would be paid later on according to how well I worked. Commission earnings. Good things, and bad things can come from them. Despite this, it was a good idea to do it this way. Pay a little to earn a lot more in return. Nodding to him. I stood up as the parchment was handed in front of me. I reached over and grabbed the paper, reading it over to make sure our deal was in place.

Nodding my head, I reached onto his desk for a pen. And wrote my signature.

"Looks like we have a deal."

[member="Mrrew"]

 

[Mrrew]

Mrrew nodded, a smile showing fangs about as long as Nickolas's hand. Not that his canines didn't show already... but a smile simply made them more promenant. "Fantastic. Now, while we're here- what are you interested in for your starter package?" The Togorian smiled, curious to see what he would choose. The options were nearly limitless- a Rancor or Akk dog for a mount? A Tuk'ata or Vorksnr for tracking and attacking? Mrrew was interested to seee what Nickolas's choice would be- as it would be a clear hiunt as to how he did his job.

 

[Garza]

Man did I not want to be bit by him. As I was done signing the parchment, I looked up to see Mrrew's rather large teeth. He could have probably eaten me given the chance. Despite that, he asked me on what my starter kit would be. I hadn't thought about something that would be hard to get. More so useful to me on my hunts. Some kind of attack animal. As well as a mount.

Hmm the possibilities. "I am sure you have heard of the Akk Wolf have you not?" Kind of like Akk dogs, only much more larger. As well, they had a tendency to be more wild. One would have been a real pain to deal with. Considering the fact that they were also resistant to many forms of attacks. Even up to the plasma power of a lightsaber. Now that was a fearsome animal. Teeth and claws that could rip through durasteel. They were dealing attacks like hammers, and taking hits like anvils. Perfect for going up against a force user, or even non-force users.

"I would like one of them. As for the War mount, I am not so sure." I shook my hand side to side to indicate that I was not really a rider. "I have not ridden an animal before. A horse? yes. War mounts? no." Pointing to him, I decided to question him this time. "What would you recommend? This is your line of work for animals. I can at least trust you in your idea of what would be a good war mount."

[member="Mrrew"]

 

[Mrrew]

An Akk wolf? A very good choice. Rare and about twice as large and ferocious as their smaller cousins... A very interesting choice. The Togorian raised the hwiskers above his eyes as [member="Nickolas Imura"] asked for his suggestion on the war mount. Hmm... "My opinion? An Akk wolf is large enough for multiple people to ride- why don't you let our trainers train the Akk wolf in War mount and War Beast training? I'll waive the extra training fees if, say, the Gulid get's 20% of your next bounty rather then 15. How does that sound?"

 

[Garza]

I thought that over. One beast that could work as one. he was right. They were very large and could hold many people. Akk Dogs were as large as a speeder anyways. I nodded. "Twenty percent of my Next bounty? I can agree to that." it would be a little bit more, but it would be worth the money to have both with one animal. That way I only needed to feed one large one, rather than the chance of feeding two. And I doubt that the two would of had the same diet. This would make it so much easier.

[member="Mrrew"]

 

[Mrrew]

Mrrew smiled, and gave a nod. "It may take a small while to capture and train the Akk wolf, of course, they're rare creatures, but it can be done." He'd get a job contract posted on the Beast Hunter's Guild network after the meeting. "Any questions, Nickolas?" One animal instead of two made it much easier on Mrrew's end to- less the yhad to capture, less they had to trian, less they had to pay hunters. It was a win for both of them.

 

[Garza]

I understood they were rare creatures. Meaning that I would only have to work for a little while alone before I could have an Akk Wolf. Now not everybody on the block had one of those. A bounty hunter riding an Akk Wolf into battle. Now that is scary. Nickolas Imura, my name would be associated with the large creature, and the creature to me. Shaking my head to the man's question. "No I have no other questions at the moment. If I do, you will be the first to know."

[member="Mrrew"]

 

[Mrrew]

Mrrew nodded, and gave another fang-filled smile. He stood, raising a hand large enough to dribble [member="Nickolas Imura"]'s head, to shake hands. "A pleasure to meet you, Nickolas. I hope this can be mutually beneficial." He looked forward to seeing what Nickolas's abilities coudl accomplish in bounty hunting- and to seeing if he was worth his credits. He certainly hoped so.