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[Yusha]

VERUN - LOCAL WATERING HOLE

The Shiraya Expanse.

When what remained of the Confederacy set foot into the region, they thought it was uninhabited. After all, there wasn't a star chart from here to Coruscant that even mentioned the region. But, a lack of information did not mean a lack of people. And what the remnant found was a region where decency was a myth. Whoever had the bigger blaster tended to run things. Morality was scoffed at. Anything went in the Expanse, so long as you had enough bullets to back it up.

And frankly? This was exactly what the King of Beggars called home. Yusha didn't anticipate there being any wealthy or hyper-wealthy individuals out here. But there would be plenty of marks just the same. From slavers to pirates, there was plenty of loot to plunder. But, the King couldn't just wander off with his eyes closed. No no. He needed intel before he so much as lifted a single credit. Or whatever passed for money 'round these parts.

Thus, the larcenist found himself in a local watering hole. Verun was the name of the planet. The Khanate was the name of the local "power" in the region. He gleaned that much off of passing conversation - there was no telling what he'd learn by evening's end. So, he slid onto one of the barstools and ordered a pint of local brew.

It tasted like straight unfiltered ass.​

Aliza Vale + Open​

 

[Aliza Vale]

How the mighty had fallen. Or to be less dramatic, how low she had sunk since the destruction of her Order's temple. Aliza had been roaming around the rim aimlessly these past months. She said "I just need to find more knowledge." But she knew the truth, deep inside, she was cast adrift, without direction, or someone to work for. So, she decided to rectify the situation, and in typical fashion, she tackled it a little to headlong; rumor had it there was a place where her services might be desired. In absence of any other options then, she donned her spacer gear. (Long leather slacks that provided decent enough protection against anything duller than a vibroblade, as well as a black leather jacket, and crimson blouse, in addition to a grey cloak that was long enough to turn her figure into an anonymous shape for the moment.)

Aliza then flew the Chorus Umbra to the coordinates her contact had listed. Upon arrival, Aliza insured her ship's defenses where enabled, no need for anyone to get clever while she explored, then, suppressing every last scrap of force sensitivity, and smoothing out her presence into that of a mundane, she set out towards the nearest watering hole in hopes of hearing the rumors of this place. (Force Concealment- False Aura - Mundane.)

Upon stepping into the shadowy, smoke and chem infested tavern, she instantly flicked her gaze about noting entrances and exits, before gliding over to a table that seemed abandoned, settling with her back to the wall, she drew the cowl of her cloak down, thus enabling the various denizens to get a good look at her. Theoretically they would think she was just another pretty face and ignore her, or at the least underestimate her.
Yusha

 

[Yusha]

The King of Beggars looked about.

Over the years he had learned to be subtle when snooping about. It wouldn't do to whip his head around dramatically when gathering intel. So it was that he saw the newest entrant out of the corner of his eye. He masked a second look behind a swig of his swil. Which seriously tasked like boiled asscheek. The newcomer lowered her hood and, at least as far as Yusha was concerned, was different.

He couldn't quite put his thumb on it, but the woman didn't appear to be made of the same hot trash that frequented this particular watering hole. The King of Beggars could have been wrong, but he always trusted his gut and calibrated later. "'Scuse me, Barkeep." he said, waving a credit.

"Send the miss a shot on me."

Given how revolting his own drink was, Yusha didn't know if she would take this as a compliment or an insult.

Aliza Vale​

 

[Aliza Vale]

Aliza would be... displeased, once she figured out how Yusha recognized her as not belonging, needless to say, when the barkeep wandered over with a drink in hand, setting it before her and pointing out the stranger, head tilts slightly before she gives him a measuring look. Hmm, well maybe he had a couple rumors to share, or work for her? She shrugged before meeting his gaze, and then purposefully nodding, along with a small hand gesture at a seat in front of her, coincidentally placing his back to those entrances she was keeping an eye on...

 

[Turranis vulcun]

Turranis knew of the expanse well he used it at many points for backroom deals and to hide the bodies of jedi who thought they where all that. As he walked into the local watering hole he usually found those willing to work for him or atleast interesting subjects. As he looked around the smoke and spice filled air he looked around he saw two people of interest he had hidden his force aura from those inside the bar as to not attract any unwanted attention.

He knew his race was an oddity in this day of age as almost all where extinct but he would never hide it maybe out of pride or maybe as some kind of scare tactic he didn't remember or care anymore. As he sat down at the bar he kept and eye on the two stealthfully the female carried herself like a darksider he had centuries of experience to know the signs even if she hid it well. The male was seemed like the usual sort to frequent places like this but maybe he was having an off day and he was wrong about both.

Aliza Vale Yusha

 

[Yusha]

Their eyes met.

The woman didn't seem insulted, at least not at a glance, by the thief's gesture. In fact, she invited him to join her at her table. The seating was less than ideal, given that it would keep his back turned to the entrance. But, Yusha had his ways. Casually rising, he kept an eye on one of the monitors that were turned off. The angle was just right that he could see when someone entered the establishment via reflection. Nothing concrete, but he'd at least be aware.

That'd have to suffice for now.

As the King of Beggars moved, he noticed a particularly red fellow in passing. Yusha's instinct howled to keep his guard all the more raised - but he couldn't exactly place why. Usually that was a sign of some Force-related bullchit. Lovely. Nonetheless, he offered the fellow a nod as he strode by and settled into the seat across from Aliza.

"Welcome to Verun."

Aliza Vale | Turranis vulcun​

 

[Aliza Vale]

Wonderful, she had a pure blooded Sith in the room... Aliza felt alertness wash over her as she waited to see if it was going to cause issues. And of course she seemed to have caught his gaze... apparently, remedial lessons where in order, if everyone noticed her right off the bat, how, irritating. Sighing softly, she looked down at the drink before setting it aside, no need to have to detoxify herself, as she assumed whatever swill they served wouldn't be fit for enjoyable consumption.

Light blue orbs trailed back to Yusha as he sat down, head tilting slightly in question as she considered him. Even with Turranis vulcun 's presence making her feel like she was touching a live wire, she tried not to let anything show of her nerves around him. Though, a light-saber was sorely desired at this point, she regretted leaving it in the secret compartment of her quarters aboard ship, if it knew what she was and decided to try and purge her, things would get tricky for sure.

Forcing herself to relax, the young woman asked softly. "So, how can I help you..." Tilting her head the other way as she lingered meaningfully on the pause, inviatation to share his name perhaps? Before offering her own with a simple. "Aliza, a pleasure to make your acquaintence, I'm sure." Her voice soft and pleasant, neatly concealing her heightened sense of alarm behind cool tones.

 

[Turranis vulcun]

The ancient being wasn't here to cause a scene or put people at unease but he knew most people would be by his appearance alone he could tell the lady he noticed before. Was nervous as If he cared that non-members of his race could use the force he walked up to the bar Taking out a credit chit "anything those two need put it on my tab". He said pointing towards Yusha And Aliza Vale table "and get the lady something non alcoholic or atleast something higher shelf then what you usually sell to the locals" he said as he sat down at the bar for now as he tested the waters of the bar.

 

[Yusha]

So how can I help you...

The woman spoke, tiltering her head slightly. The King of Beggars caught onto the queue to introduce himself and answered simply. "Yusha." Normally there would be some degree of caution when it came to giving out his identity. But, given that they were literally located in a supposedly uncharted sector, the thief felt a touch more secure about being honest.

In turn, the woman introduced herself. Aliza. He had never heard this name before, at least not in his own sordid circles. "The pleasure is all mine." he began. "I couldn't help but notice that you are...different...from the others here."

"So different in fact that I think we're both looking for the same thing."

He parted his lips for a moment, as if to say more, but the barkeep stepped by. Beside Yusha's own offering was placed another glass - something top shelf. As he departed, the barkeep advised that anything they chose would be placed on the red one's tab. Interesting.

"Well, it hardly seems sporting to take a man's drink without saying hello." he said to Aliza, before addressing the Pureblood.

"Won't you come join us?"

Turranis vulcun | Aliza Vale​

 

[Aliza Vale]

Reaching up she gently raked slender fingers through scarlet strands as she ponders the stranger's name. Eye's narrowed at his next statement however... "Different... indeed, how do you mean? What might we be mutually looking for?" She seemed almost, amused, perhaps expecting one of those overly clever lines people occasionally tried out on her. Aliza did glance around at the others and noted the fact that maybe her clothing was ever so slightly to new and neat... opps. She mentally made a note to acquire something a bit less new moving forward, since it made her stick out like a sore thumb, completely defeating her purpose in abandoning her usual armor and weapons.

As the bartender wandered over and directed her attention to, none other than the pureblood she'd noted previously Aliza sat up straighter and nodded to the tender with a gentle smile, before turning her gaze upon Turranis vulcun with a wary expression. The only other pureblood Aliza had ever met had been one of the former leaders of her temple, Darth Talon, and that one had driven a healthy sense of, awareness, shall we say, of her own mortality. As such, she bit her lower lip when Yusha suggested they chat with him... A shrug of acceptance was offered, before she hid her expression behind a slight sip of the fresh brew... tasty, though she swiftly set it down as she felt that burn of intoxication flow down her throat.

After waiting to see if Turranis joined them or not, she cleared her throat and murmured under her breath. "A Sith, a Jedi, and a Mandalorian walk into a bar..." It was a joke she'd heard before, but now she was waiting for the Jedi and Mando to show up, just to see if the punchline carried over into reality.

 

[Turranis vulcun]

Turranis wasn't expecting the warmest greeting atleast from the female as she seemed tense atleast when she looked at him any way. As he got envited to sit with them from the male who seemed friendlier or atleast less on guard about the purebloods presence.

He walked over wearing a completely black suit and sat down beside yusha. "Names turranis" he said as he sat there he then looked to Aliza Vale "I only came In here for a drink no need to worry about my presence unless you're planning on instigating something" he said politely. Hoping not to cause more friction between the two of them he knew what he said could be interpreted in the wrong way.

Yusha