Chems for the Chem World [ME5]

[Moyr Ahaya]

Diana was looking through a bull's eye on the Noxious Dream as they were about to descend through dense, yellow and likely toxically corrosive clouds.

"Nal Hutta weather will probably cost us a major repainting of our ships, Mr Khan. Unless you have some special coating over your vessel. On second thought, I wouldn't be surprised if you did." She chuckled, throwing the lekku to her back and adjusting goggles. She turned away from the small window and looked at the datapad, rechecking coordinates. "We're almost there."

[Nekoinu]

Standing in the clearing was a humanoid flanked by a couple more. She was holding a large case, presumably full of credit chips. However, with enough inspection, it was obvious that the area was prime ground for far-off snipers to lay covering fire. There was also ample cover and bushes for more to support any fight.

[Moyr Ahaya]

Diana looked into the bull's eye again once the cloud cleared up. The clearing had people waiting. She could take a deeper breath and relax.

ME5. Cool, to regain Strain.: 3eA 3 successes, 2 advantage


[-3 Strain]

[Javagus Khan]

"More to keep a biological incident from happenin' in the event of a crash than to preserve the paint, but same ends, I suppose." He carefully loads the canisters into a large carrying satchel. "Really hope this one doesn't go south. Never a good sign when they want to meet in the wilderness."

[Moyr Ahaya]

"It should be good." She reassured, putting on the goggles and the breather of her environmental suit. "Let me do some talking before the transaction." As the ship adjusted to the gravity and made a controlled landing, she approached the ramp and waited for it to open.

[Nekoinu]

"Welcome, friends," the woman announced when they set down. It was distinct voice that Moyr could easily recognize. "I hope you do not mind the locale."

[Moyr Ahaya]

"Glorious views are secondary to the security of the meeting. Otherwise we would have been meeting in a cafe in the Uptown until now." The Lethan hopped off the ramp and approached the woman to shake her hand. "Good to see you again. The reliable businessman in question, just like I promised." She turned to Javagus and nodded to speak to him. "As I have been cogently advised, names are not necessary."

[Javagus Khan]

Javagus settled his gas mask in to place and followed Moyr down the ramp, satchel sling slung over his shoulder.

"Pleasure makin' your acquaintance. As a representative for my company, allow me to say that it's been a pleasure servicin' your chemical needs."

[Nekoinu]

"What's your price then, sir?" The woman nodded at the twi'lek and then looked back to the dealer. "But yes. I don't even need to know what company you work for."

[Moyr Ahaya]

"I believe the price was pre-negotiated and already includes favourable discounts. I mentioned it last time." The Twi'lek interceded.

[Nekoinu]

The woman turned to Moyr and nodded. "Right. 5500 Credits was the number you listed. How many canisters do you have?"

[Javagus Khan]

"The deal was for two, so that's what I've got." Javagus pats the satchel over his shoulder.

[Nekoinu]

"11000 then." She nodded to her associate to sort out the credits stash. Eventually, the woman produced the cash and counted it out to him. "Feel free to check it yourself."

[Moyr Ahaya]

Diana stepped aside so that the transaction could be concluded.

[Javagus Khan]

Javagus steps forward and counts through the cash. "Seems like it's all there."

He places the money in his robe and then hands over the satchel and canisters. "Trustin' that my associate here walked you through how to work those. If you need more or have other chemical needs, you know how to reach me. Repeat business is the best business, I always say."

[Nekoinu]

The woman handed off the canisters to be inspected and then nodded. "I suspect we will need more in the future. But for now, this will do. Any other business to attend to?"

[Moyr Ahaya]

"Not on my part." Diana shook her head, and lekku.

[Javagus Khan]

"That seems like everything for me." He gives them a loose salute. "Pleasure doin' business with you."

[Nekoinu]

"Right. Safe travels then." A pause. "We'll be leaving after you depart. Best to not leave at the same time."

[Javagus Khan]

Javagus nods and heads back to his ship and up the docking ramp.

[Moyr Ahaya]

Diana followed him. Once they took off, she unbuckled to lean against the bull's eye she had favoured, looking at the movement on the ground. "I think that could call for a drink if you have something decent handy."

[Javagus Khan]

"I think there should be a few bottles in the mess hall." He punched in the coordinates to take them into orbit and then swiveled his chair around to face her. "I'd offer to take you out to a proper cantina, but from what I saw of Nal Hutta earlier today, it's a bit of a rough neighborhood."

[Moyr Ahaya]

"It's a cesspool, agreed. Roughness I could tolerate, but drabness is the mood-killer." She tilted her head. "But I suppose we could get together for some drinks and gambling on the Moon one of these days if you're so inclined."

[Javagus Khan]

"It's a date." He flashes her a grin. "Still doesn't mean that we shouldn't celebrate with a drink now. We've got a long flight back to the moon, after all."

[Moyr Ahaya]

"The host pours." Diana smiled back, leaning against her chair, then looked around the ship. "It's a big thing. Long in your possession?"