Nar Shaddaa - Rebel Alliance Headquarters

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The Night Shadow dropped from Hyperspace and approached the planet. A modified CEC VCX-100 and ship of the well known Pax Ari (bounty hunter, bodyguard, pilot smuggler, and most important, owner of the Burra Fish cantina. As he approached the planet he turned to his pet Nexu.

 

"We're almost home Cho"

 

The large feline seemed to smile as it lifted its head from the cold durasteel floor of the ship.  Pax dropped into orbit and made way to his personal landing pad where the Night Shadow would sit until the next adventure.  This was a personal trip, not a vacation, still work to supply the Burra Fish with some of it known beverages.  Pax flip a few switches and he brought the ship down for a nice soft landing. The cargo doors were opened and Pax proceeded with unloading the cargo onto a skiff to transport to the cantina. 

 

A small seedy cantina just outside the Republics claim on the territory, the Burra Fish was a welcome spot to anyone and frequented by many. It didn't look like much but it was considered a safe place and had drinks that others didn't, that's what realy kept the place going.

 

The biggest chore today would be getting the 'blue krill' moved so they could make the Spotchka.  The blue krill came from Sorgan. The local farmers came up with the drink, but it was cheaper and easier to move the krill than the finished product, plus it didn't cost as much. Then there were other drinks were it was just more ideal to purchase the finished product and bring it in ready to serve. In this haul Pax and picked up some Tihaar from the Mandalorian culture.  Juma Juice, a favorite of the Jedi, was also on board. Only this was more like the old school version that had a kick to it, not the modern day drink that kids could have. T'ssolok, a Twi'lek favorite was in crates. Hopefully the decorative decanters it was stored in survived the trip. Pax couldn't decide which smelled worse, the Vizz-kick, a drink favored by the Quarren species that was fermented from seaweed or the Tsiraki, a blue colored beverage crafted from fermented salakberries adn pickling spices. Either way, he had them both and he did his best to provide something everyone would come for.

 

After Pax got everything loaded on the skiff, the Nexu jumped up on top of the cargo and laid down. 

 

"Ready boy?"

 

Pax took it easy navigating the streets from the landing pad to the cantina, but made it with no issues. Once everything was unloaded he headed inside.

 

"Aola!  We have returned with full many drinks to offer."

 

Aola was the previous owner of the Burra Fish, now just the bartender. A Female Twi'lek who's family used live here but was now on her own.

 

"Did you get the T'ssolok?" she asked.

 

"I sure did, and a load of krill so we need to start making the Spotchka."

 

Aola dropped the rag she was using to wipe down the bar and headed to back where she started working on the brewing of the Spotchka. She yelled out to Pax.

 

"I hear a bunch of Mandalorian's were headed this way."

 

Pax yelled back back.

 

"I hope they find out we have some Tihaar here for 'em."

 

 

 

 

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Pax was behind the bar helping customers since Aola was still in the back prepping one of their unique beverages. 

 

In walks an admiral, Pax could tell from the way she walked in that she was used to being the one in charge, plus there was the rank markings that he saw.

 

The Admiral called out her order.

 

"Corellian ale? I have about a dozen officers heading this way."  

 

A dozen, that will be good for business Pax thought as he pulled the bottle out from under the counter and filled a cup. He pored one glass and sat the bottle next to it on the counter.

 

"Corellian Ale, here you go!" He smiled as he put the items on the counter.

 

"Starting a Tab or making the boys cover their own?"

 

Pax pulled out a tray and started putting additional cups on the tray as he waiting for her response. He looked around to see there was one alcove that could hold the full group but there was also a single Duro sitting at one of the three tables.

 

He looked at the admiral.

 

"Excuse me for one moment."

 

He moved out from behind the bar and headed to the Duro. The Duro was not part of any military unit, at least he didn't look it from his clothes. He looked more like a homeless piece of trash. Pax approached him.

 

"My fine sir, you have been invited to sit in our new VIP section."

 

He did not wait for a response but picked up the glass and bottle of Mud Rum he had and walked to another table. There was nothing special about this table, he just wanted to open up the small alcove where there were 3 tables that would fit the full group of officers heading in. The Duro stumbled over to the new table, feeling more important than he had before. No words, just went back to drinking.

 

Pax went back behind the bar, grabbed a wet rag. He addressed the admiral as he walked over to the table and wiped it down.

 

"I think we can fit you here."

 

He checked the other tables in the alcove and all looked good to him. 

 

 

 

@Esterhazy or anyone else wanting a drink.

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Pax went about his work as the other officers entered the cantina. He heard the old admirals request as he walked by.

 

“Vine please. Green if you have it.”

 

"Just one moment."

 

Pax watched the offers enter and take their positions. He even noticed the one trooper that was keeping an eye on him. He didn't think there was any threat though. He figured they were here for something more than a drink. They were not the usual let your hair down group of enlisted he usually had here. They were more the lets meet and make a deal type he would have visit once in a while. Usually though, he was in on the deal in some way. This time it look more like the big shots finding a more secure spot away from the over watching eye of the government they served. As he moved toward the back, Aola returned to the bar. Pax turned to her.

 

"I'll take care of these fine folks, you handle the rest."

 

He proceeded to the back and came out with a very old bottle. He grabbed a glass and headed to the table.  He thought it looked as though they didn't trust the cantina and were making sure they space was clean, not just from dirt, drinks and filth, but listening devices and such. He figured if they were doing this, they probably knew about his past as a smuggler, bounty hunter, body guard as well.  

 

He sat the glass on the table and showed the old admiral the bottle. It was an original bottle of Toniray. Toniray was a teal-colored, sparkling Alderaanian wine made from the fruits of a variety of vine whose leaves were deep green.

 

 

 

@Nikolai Kolchak @Esterhazy etc.

 

 

 

 

 

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The little Burra Fish was getting busy and that made Pax happy. An odd odor hit his nose as he was serving the old admiral. He heard someone walk in and based on the sound of the walking and the odor he had a few guesses and when he turned to see the two glowing eyes on the short customer who walked in he knew he had guessed right, a jawa. What was a jawa doing here, not the usual customer. A little droid floated around his head and Pax knew that wouldn't fly here, not with this crowd. He was about ready to step in when he heard the troopers instructions and the little droid shut down.

 

Pax turned his attention back to the old admirl.

 

“What makes you tick Master Ari? Credits? Loyalty? A desire to leave the galaxy better than you found it?” 

 

The admiral fished credit chits from his pocket to pay for the bottle and then some. Along with it, he held a datachip. Pax figured the question could be retorical based on the datachip but decided to still give somewhat of an answer.

 

"Guess you could say a little bit of it all."

 

“Take this chip to the Jawa at the bar. If you are interested in making some credits and a difference, go with him.”

 

He accepted the credits and the data chip.

 

"Thank you kindly sir."

 

His stature didn't change much, he was still at ease, at least until he heard the ruckus from the back. It sounded like something crashing through the supply room. He immediatly went into a defensive posture as he raced to the doorway just in time to stop Cho. The nexu being a feline sort of creature had  caught a whiff of the jawa as had everyone else and was heading in for a snack.

 

"HOLD BACK! DOWN!"

 

The bond that the two had was obvious to everyone as not a scratch was made as Pax stopped the large catlike creature from rushing in and ripping the jawa to shreds.

 

"Get back to your bed and leave these guest alone."

 

The nexu returned to the back, head lowered, looking defeated. 

 

Aola had already served the jawa his Fizz-water with Jun-Lime. Pax approached from behind the bar.

 

"I hope you're enjoying your drink."

 

He placed the data on the bar and slid it over to the short creature in front of him.

 

"I'm sure you and Cho there will become great friends as we work together on this."

 

He removed his had revealing the data ship and placed both hands on the bar leaning forward.

 

"So I have lots of resources, but I'm sure you do as well, shall we discuss details? What kind of ship you running?"

 

Obviously this jawa has worked with these military people before, its probably a job Pax could do on his own, but not having this contact wouldn't get him the job. Now, he will be showing his abilities off and able to secure this 'work' with out the need of constant air freshener. Plus, now the jawa wouldn't need to find the muscle for the job, if it was required, because Pax would be there.

 

 

 

tag @Klu Kiv