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The Knight was drawn to Tatooine. Not entirely knowing why, she suspected it had something to do with the slave trade. Something she could not support. Having been a slave growing up, the tattoo on her arm almost seemed to tingle as she walked through the ramshackle market.

For the most part, these kinds of things had been abolished in civilized worlds. Tatooine might be considered one, but as she wandered the dusty roads, she knew it wasn't civilized. Letting out a growl, she clenched her fist tightly and pretended to be interested in making a purchase.

Her garb was made for the desert, and she fit in easily. A scarf hung around her neck, and her lightsaber was hidden among the folds of her tunic. Walking with some confidence, she sensed somebody watching her. Maybe it was one of the guards or another patron. Seo no longer carried herself or acted like a slave, and it was another lifetime ago when she had been one.

Keeping her sleeves down, she didn't want that tattoo showing. Even if it had faded considerably, it was still something she wore and always would. Stopping at one of the cages, she came eye-to-eye with a young teen. One who reminded her of herself when she had been that age. The lost look of hopelessness, maybe a touch of fear, but she did not enjoy seeing the hope fade from the eyes of these people.

Kalic Daws

 

[Kalic Daws]

Kalic landed the Starcrest, pulling out his particle repeater from the storage bay before starting to walk towards the markets as he looked around. Someone wanted the slavers in this market broken up, and when it came to stuff like this he didn't really get too picky on who was paying. And so he walked out, Jee floating behind him as he started to make his way into market.

"Hopefully this will be safe...ish."

"Have a little faith, Starcrest." He said through the strange Force link to his ship. He looked around as he walked in, checking the particle cannon before starting to get closer to the target, hoping he was ready for whatever was going to happen.

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Walking past the haunting woman, something inside Seo wanted nothing more than to break the teen free. If she had been a rash person, she might have done just that. However, the former slave usually thought all of her actions through and took the chance to make her move. That girl would be free by the end of today—even if she needed to buy her freedom.

Helping the slavers earn their gold was not what she would normally do, but it was one of many things the Knight could do. As she walked through the market, she noticed the arrival of Kalic. For a moment, the man looked slightly distracted, and she moved out of his way. Noticing the weapon he carried, she wondered what evil he would get into.

Kalic Daws

 

[Kalic Daws]

Kalic was surprised as he spotted the Jedi nearby. They always looked different to Miraluka. He wondered what one was doing all the way out here. Hopefully he she wouldn't be too upset about what was about to happen.

"Be ready for a quick flight out." He called out telepathically to the Starcrest.

"Of course." Jee meanwhile slid behind the Miraluka as he finally made it outside the.... Main office? Whatever. He didn't even wait before calling out.
"You slavers have a a knack for messing with the wrong people. Picked up the wrong kid, sleemo, so why don't you come on out!" He said, ready to take the shot if anyone tried anything.

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The Lorrdian was entirely surprised by Kalic's actions, but all she did was blink. Bringing the scarf up to cover the lower half of her face, she knew a fight was about to happen, and she prepared herself the only way she knew how. Keeping her lightsaber hidden, a hand rested on its hilt now.

What are you planning, friend? I can help.

While Seo was not the greatest telepath, she felt she should be able to contact this man quickly and easily. Waiting to hear what he was going to do, her eyes once again fell onto the form of the now terrified girl.

Kalic Daws

 

[Kalic Daws]

Kalic was surprised to hear another voice in his head. He would shift his focus around. Was it the Jedi? Either way, he look a breath.

"Got hired to scare the sleemos, and get a kid out. So figured this would get the point across." The miraluka then saw the the slavers start to run out, taking some potshots before ducking into cover, and looking around. Come on. Be dumb. Come on out.

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It was better than what she was planning on. Feeling Kalic's surprise, she smiled under her mask. Knowing that Miraluka could use the Force came in handy, and she was glad to have that knowledge. Listening to the message and replaying it in her mind, she nodded.

Just scare them? Maybe we should do more and put this bunch out of business.

To say Seo was an unconventional Jedi was a significant understatement.

Do you know which girl you're here for?

Taking cover near the terrified teen, she embraced the Force fully and projected a shield around the two of them.

Kalic Daws

 

[Kalic Daws]

Kalic thought about this, not sure how this would go, but at least he had some help, and help that was willing to mess some folks up.

"Now I like the sound of that. The girl's a Lothalite named Shari. Everything I found says she's here." He saw the slavers finally step out, smirking as he rolled around and let loose on them with his heavy repeater. One of them crumpled quickly, while the other managed to avoid the explosive bolt of energy. He really homed Starcrest was ready just in case, and that this Jedi was serious.

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"Are you Shari?"

Asking this of the girl she was guarding, there was a slight nod from the fear-filled face.

I have her here and will keep her safe.

He might also gain some if he could feel her confidence through the Force. It wasn't her intent to share, but it sometimes happened between Force users without their trying.

A blast from one of the slavers headed in her direction rather than in the direction of the gathered slaves. Keeping the attention of the slaver, she kept her head low and deflected the shot back at the alien. She assumed it was a male and didn't have the chance to watch him fall to the sand. Using the Force to stir up the sand, a small storm formed near the door of the building where they were hiding. With a not so gentle Push, Seo guided it into the building, and screams were heard as the sand tore at the skin of the men inside.

Do you need help with clean up?

Kalic Daws

 

[Kalic Daws]

Kalic smiled a bit, quickly taking more shots at the slavers outside, feeling the sense of confidence through the Force. Maybe that system in his head made things a bit more open, but he never could tell., The Miraluka took out any slavers he saw, quickly whirling the repeater around to different targets. He looked around, hearing the screaming before hearing, and looking to see where Seo was. He shrugged, taking the chance to start helping a few others run.

"Depends on what you mean. Making it look like nothing happened I'd say know. If there's more slavers here though, I wouldn't mind a hand. Just want to get Shari out of her though."

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After a few more tense moments, the shots getting fired at them dwindled out and then ceased. A still and almost unreal silence filled the slaver's market, and Seo could only hear some of the whimpers from the children present. Most of the men were still chained, and she approached one of them cautiously after releasing Shari. There was a chance she could be seen as just another slaver here to steal the crop that was on sale.

"We're here to get you all out. You can return to your homes and families. If those are no longer options, a new life can be found for you. I give you my word no harm will come to you at my hands, and I will not sell you into slavery."

If only things could be calmed by words alone. Sometimes, actions spoke louder, and maybe it was these that allowed the former slave to free these people. It might also have been the tattoo on her arm—one that each of these people wore. While hers was different and faded, the slave mark couldn't easily be hidden, and Seo wanted them to know she was on their side.

"Follow me."

The market will be cleared in a few moments. Shari is still with me.

The teen had stuck close to the blond once she was released and remained with her.

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