Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)
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				Title: <strong>Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>29-09-2006, 04:09:06</strong>
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				A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... some unimportant stuff happened.&nbsp; It was the here and now that was important, because it was here and now that Aufra was broke and in a less than heavily populated sector of the Outer Rim.&nbsp; Work had been getting hard to come by for some time, and the expenses finally caught up with her.&nbsp; Now the <em>Aspara</em> was struggling through normal space toward a dull brown planet.<br><br>Her first mate, HK-37, was less than amused with the dearth of activity.&nbsp; "Observation: At our present rate of fuel consumption, we will be luckily to reach the dustball that is Tatooine before the engines give out.&nbsp; If my Mistress had sacrificed her morning showers as I had ever so humbly suggested previously, we could be at Nar Shadaa by now."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>29-09-2006, 04:20:23</strong>
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				Aufra Sen, owner of Apsara if not mistress of her own fate, merely rolled her eyes.<br><br>"Awww, come on!&nbsp; You <em>know</em> I never feel worth a damn in the morning without a cup of coffee and a hot shower!&nbsp; Besides, we'll be fine."&nbsp; She grinned.&nbsp; "But what makes you think I'm planning on going to Nar Shadaa this trip?"<br><br>And for a moment, Aufra considered all of the reasons not to land Nar Shadaa: that cute waitress from the cantina over by the weapon dealers.&nbsp; That other cute girl from the shop over by the Jawa Brothers Budget Starship Parts Emporium.&nbsp; All three of the local Hutts.&nbsp; And, of course, the fact that the only people who would hire her there would be criminally stupid, insanely desperate, or both.<br><br>"I'm thinking Anchorhead.&nbsp; It's safer, it's cleaner, it's not too far from Mos Eisley..."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>29-09-2006, 04:40:39</strong>
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				If a droid could roll its eyes, HK-37 would have done so.&nbsp; "Obvious Statement: Nar Shadaa allows the trade of nearly everything in the galaxy, and several prospective employers, while Tatooine has sand and only Jabba the Hutt with which to do business.&nbsp; Conjecture: Mistress does not wish to go to Nar Shadaa for silly personal reasons to do with past experiences that you have yet to disclose to me.&nbsp; Suggestion: Full disclosure would greatly enhance my ability to serve you, my Mistress."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>29-09-2006, 05:00:26</strong>
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				"No way.&nbsp; We're stopping here at least long enough to refuel and grab a bite to eat.&nbsp; Then, if you <em>really</em> want to find out why I don't feel like going to Nar Shadaa, you'll ask nicely.&nbsp; But no way am I giving you the full story.&nbsp; Full disclosure would take too many cycles anyway, and you don't like the squishy details."<br><br>With a laugh full of false bravado, Aufra began the approach to Anchorhead.<br><br>"We're not here to do business with the Hutts.&nbsp; Honest!"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>29-09-2006, 05:27:27</strong>
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				"Witty Insight: Whenever meatbags get together, things are squishy."<br><br>Two days later, the <em>Aspara</em> landed at Anchorhead.&nbsp; Luckily the false transponder codes were still passing the basic security checks.&nbsp; Sadly, Aufra was still broke, and the docking agent sounded sincere about that daily fee....
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>29-09-2006, 15:57:20</strong>
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				With an internal sigh, Aufra gives the earnest young man her most winning smile and leans forward a bit.&nbsp; Giving the zipper on the front of her skin-tight suit a long, slow pull down, she drops her voice to a sultry purr.<br><br>"But gosh, I'm a little short on funds right this moment.&nbsp; Maybe we could work something out, just...you and me?"<br><br><em>Yecchhh.&nbsp; Where'd they get the boy scout?</em><br><br>"I could really make it worth your while to give me a teensy, weensy break, baby..."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>29-09-2006, 18:32:56</strong>
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				The young man, probably still a teenager, was flabbergasted at Aufra's advance.&nbsp; He'd probably never been propositioned before.<br><br>"I.. uh... regulations... that is... uh... um...&nbsp; I guess... you could pay... on your way out..."&nbsp; He quickly retreated to another part of the docking station, looking quite unsteady on his feet.&nbsp; Aufra could only imagine he was going to pass out.<br><br>"Tired Query: Must Mistress undress for every meatbag she sees?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>29-09-2006, 18:58:05</strong>
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				"Thank you so much!"&nbsp; Aufra gives the lad her best 'cute airhead' giggle, pulls the zipper up, and gives him a little wave as she departs...putting a bit more sway into her walk than necessary.<br><br>"I still got it," she laughs softly.&nbsp; "Now for a quick bite to eat, a little extra fuel...and to answer your question, no, I don't have to undress for everyone I see.&nbsp; Only when I feel like it.&nbsp; And call me Boss, or Captain if you must.&nbsp; Mistress has other connotations."<br><br>Outside, Aufra stretches and enjoys the warmth of a Tatooine afternoon for about thirty seconds before deciding that enough is enough!&nbsp; Spotting a likely place to chow down, she nimbly dodges a landspeeder and heads for a cantina.<br><br><em>Hmm.&nbsp; Looks kinda familiar...on the other hand, every spaceport looks familiar after a while.&nbsp; It's probably nothing.</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>29-09-2006, 20:49:14</strong>
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				The cantina at Anchorhead wasn't the wretched hive of scum and villainy that Mos Eisley was, but that didn't make it a nice place to visit.&nbsp; The bar was full of smoke, the food smelled not much better than shipboard rations, and the bartender was ugly.&nbsp; But, cantinas were always the best place to find shadowy figures offering employment.<br><br>The bartender looked over at Aufra and HK-37, and looked unhappy.&nbsp; "No droids allowed in the cantina, even if it is a walking piece of rust..."<br><br>"Proposition: Perhaps the meatbag would care to come outside with me and discover for himself who exactly will be walking in the end."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>29-09-2006, 20:55:50</strong>
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				Patting her trusty companion on what passes for a shoulder, Aufra snickered.<br><br>"I guess you'd better go wait outside.&nbsp; And, uhm...stay out of trouble this time, huh?&nbsp; No more capping Jawas at random.&nbsp; Please.&nbsp; And if you happen to find a few spare units of fuel for the ship..."<br><br>That accomplished, she helped herself to a nice, shadowy booth with a clear view of the floor (and the door).
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>29-09-2006, 21:23:34</strong>
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				"Reluctant Acquiescence: Ever am I grateful to serve as a lawn ornament for my Mistress."&nbsp; Despite the heavy sarcasm, the droid does indeed step outside to wait.<br><br>The patrons are a varied and poorly-looking bunch, clearly people who stay on Tatooine because they lack the means to leave.&nbsp; It is just left to Aufra who she would like to approach about work.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>29-09-2006, 21:34:09</strong>
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				The first order of business, of course, is to order a meal and a drink before canvassing the locals to see if anyone stands out.&nbsp; Eventually, her gaze is drawn to an uncomfortable looking pair--both human.&nbsp; The taller of the two, a blonde haired woman in a plain tunic and dress, wears a bandage across her eyes.&nbsp; Her dark-haired companion, a smaller woman, fidgets opposite her, looking about in a failed attempt to appear nonchalant.<br><br><em>Hello...</em><br><br>A moment later, she catches sight of the rough-and-tumble types coming in through the door, acting like they're not looking for someone.&nbsp; With a quiet smile, Aufra makes one of those split second decisions that gets her into soooo much trouble!&nbsp; Getting to her feet, she slips around the rear of the bar area and slides into the booth occupied by the two women.<br><br>"Hi, there.&nbsp; Need a hand with something?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>29-09-2006, 21:41:30</strong>
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				The smaller of the two women nearly jumps out of her seat at Aufra's arrival.&nbsp; The larger of the two looked at her with covered eyes.<br><br>"What do you want?&nbsp; We have business to discuss."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>29-09-2006, 21:43:59</strong>
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				"Business, of course.&nbsp; And judging by your friends at the door, you need off this rock in a hurry."<br><br>Aufra grins rakishly.<br><br>"Or have I misunderstood something?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>29-09-2006, 21:48:23</strong>
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				"We are not finished with our business here, and I don't see how it is any business of yours."<br><br>Before Aufra could respond, her delaying tactic paid off... for the thugs at least.&nbsp; Just as the bartender shouted "NO BLASTERS!" while diving behind the bar, two people were shot dead.<br><br>"EVERYBODY DOWN!&nbsp; ON THE FLOOR, NOW!"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>29-09-2006, 21:56:37</strong>
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				<em>Why do they always want to do it the loud way?</em><br><br>Sliding quickly over the blonde's lap, Aufra kicked the table over, drew both of her light blasters, and let fly with a quick series of shots that turned one of the dim lamps by the doorway into a sputtering, sparking mess.<br><br>"You two might want to duck."<br><br>Game OOC--the generous 6 die pool granted by Mister GM becomes 5 yang dice/ 1 yin die versus <strong>Tough Little Cookie (5)</strong> for 5 yang successes and the obligatory 1 yin for -5 Threat and no lost Chi for me if these yokels are mooks.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>29-09-2006, 22:05:23</strong>
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				"Holy SHIT!"&nbsp; The goons let fly with a random string of blaster bolts, without accomplishing much.<br><br>OOC: Their Threat Rating goes down to 3.&nbsp; This isn't lasting as long as I thought, heh.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>01-10-2006, 18:58:23</strong>
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				Eeeping in alarm as a couple of bolts get too close for comfort, Aufra ducks and puts her back to the table for a moment.&nbsp; Shooting her accidental friends a wan smile, she suddenly pops up and gives the goons both barrels!&nbsp; Blaster bolts fly every which way, wounding each of the ruffians more by accident than design.<br><br>OOC And that's another 5 yang and 1 yin roll for 5 and 1 total, putting these bad boys down for the count.&nbsp; Boo, as it were, yah.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>02-10-2006, 05:05:27</strong>
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				The goons drop from the blaster bolts, unable to withstand such a random barrage.&nbsp; It takes a bit for the smoke to clear - literally and figuratively - enough for Aufra to see the rest of the cantina cowering under tables and bars in fear.&nbsp; It slowly enters the back of her mind that she may not have chosen the most carefully considered course of action.<br><br>"Well, that was rash."&nbsp; The blind woman had managed to stand up from the booth, and nearly drag the younger girl to her feet.&nbsp; "We'll take that passage now, for no more than two thousand credits.&nbsp; More than fair, after this little... incident.&nbsp; Now take us to your ship before you have to do that again."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-10-2006, 05:13:22</strong>
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				"Wonderful!&nbsp; Two thousand should do nicely.&nbsp; Let's go."<br><br>Aufra laughs brightly and leads her two new 'friends' out of the Cantina as quickly as she can.<br><br>"HK?&nbsp; Hey, where'd you go?"<br><br>Then she peers back at the two.<br><br>"So where am I taking you?&nbsp; And who were those yokels?&nbsp; And two thousand will probably do it."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>02-10-2006, 18:27:33</strong>
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				HK seems to have found his own entertainment: trying to 'politely' goad people into fights with him.&nbsp; Since there aren't any dead bodies near him, Aufra can safely assume his efforts were unsuccessful.<br><br>"Tired Observation: Ah, my Mistress has returned only moments after the fight which, of course, was in no way her fault at all.&nbsp; And she has brought along two meatbags with her!&nbsp; Oh happy day!"&nbsp; Aufra can almost see his faceplate glint in the sunlight from all the sarcasm dripping out of his mouth.<br><br>The older companion remains less than amused, however.&nbsp; "Two thousand will have to do it because that is all that you are getting.&nbsp; For now, just get us offworld.&nbsp; We'll discuss a destination later."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-10-2006, 18:34:03</strong>
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				"Remind me to have your speech subroutines examined," Aufra tells her robotic First Mate cooly.<br><br>Leading her two new friends back to the Apsara, she pays the owed docking fee (out of the two thousand) and all but sprints on board, still chattering cheerfully to the two women.<br><br>"So, just how urgently should we be leaving?&nbsp; I mean, do I warm her up gradually and leave casually, or is something more dramatic needed?&nbsp; Oh, by the way, I'm Aufra.&nbsp; That's HK.&nbsp; Please ignore him--sarcasm is just another thing he does.&nbsp; What're your names?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>02-10-2006, 18:43:52</strong>
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				The two women step on board, and seem to regard the ship with a bit of polite disdain.&nbsp; "Considering that by now the cantina patrons have informed the unit of stormtroopers in Mos Eisley, I think a fair bit of drama is required unless you do not mind many holes in your ship.&nbsp; You may, if you feel the need, call us Tifa and Aeris.&nbsp; Now if you would please get us starside and have your droid direct us to some private quarters..."<br><br>The names are quite obviously aliases, but that would be expected of shady passengers regardless of origin.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-10-2006, 18:50:44</strong>
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				"You think?&nbsp; Gosh.&nbsp; And here I thought those goons were just robbers."<br><br>Aufra laughs, clearly unalarmed by this development.<br><br>"HK, be a good boy and show them to their quarters?&nbsp; You two might want to strap yourselves down really well."<br><br>With that, she makes her way up to the cockpit and makes the usual pre-flight checks while keeping half a mind on her two passengers.<br><br><em>I wonder if...nawwww.&nbsp; I couldn't be that unlucky.</em>&nbsp; A wicked grin crosses her face slowly.&nbsp; <em>Or that lucky!&nbsp; A pity the younger one is so shy...</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>02-10-2006, 19:07:20</strong>
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				Soon enough the ship is free of the dust of Tatooine, perhaps just in time, perhaps not.<br><br>It takes several minutes for HK to return.&nbsp; "Bland Retelling: Our meatbag passengers are safely stowed in the starboard quarters, Mistress.&nbsp; The younger meatbag delayed me with a pitiful attempt at interrogation that are so far below the standards of a protocol droid such as myself, that I could barely contain my contempt as I answered with the cover story Mistress provided.&nbsp; Hesitant Consideration: ...Or was it a cover story from two Masters ago?&nbsp; I can hardly tell sometimes, they are all so bland and ill-conceived."<br><br>"Disinterested Addendum: The older meatbag rudely asked me to pass on a message to you, Mistress."&nbsp; Now his voice changes to match 'Tifa' perfectly: "Droid, be sure to inform your captain that she is to take us Kuat directly."&nbsp; "Obvious Statement: How lucky it is for us that Mistress chose to bring along meatbags who need to go to the Core Worlds."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-10-2006, 19:38:04</strong>
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				"Kuat?&nbsp; Where the frell is Kuat?"&nbsp; Aufra scrambles for the electronic charts.&nbsp; "More importantly, do I know any reason why I shouldn't go there?"&nbsp; Then she gives HK a suspicious glance.&nbsp; "Do <em>you</em> know any reason why we shouldn't go there?"<br><br>The dark-haired maverick frowns for a moment.<br><br>"I don't suppose they gave you any idea who they are, did they?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>02-10-2006, 19:53:33</strong>
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				"Drolling Lesson: Kuat is a planet in the Core Worlds, a neighbor of Corellia and home to Kuat Drive Yards, the makers of Boba Fett's vessal.&nbsp; You do remember Boba Fett, don't you Mistress?&nbsp; The tallish, armored man who tried to collect on that bounty before you finally wisely paid back that Hutt?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-10-2006, 20:25:19</strong>
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				"How could I forget such a charming psychopath?&nbsp; There isn't a woodchipper in the galaxy big enough, dull enough, or slow enough for the likes of him..."<br><br>Aufra rolls her eyes.<br><br>"So I guess we head for Kuat.&nbsp; Think you can handle Apsara while I go make nice-nice with the paying passengers?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>02-10-2006, 20:31:39</strong>
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				"Condescending Aknowledgement: Such a grand ship as this is well within my abilities to control, Mistress."<br><br>Upon going to the starboard quarters, Aufra would find the doors quite shut.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-10-2006, 20:32:48</strong>
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				Clearing her throat softly, Aufra knocks.<br><br>"Hello?&nbsp; Mind if I come in?&nbsp; I'd like to talk with you, if that's all right."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>02-10-2006, 20:34:39</strong>
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				The voice inside is rather stern, and belongs to Tifa.&nbsp; "There is no need for any discussion."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-10-2006, 20:37:55</strong>
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				"Not even a friendly 'hi, how are you' one?"<br><br><em>Wow.&nbsp; What a frosty bitch!&nbsp; Guess I screwed up somehow.&nbsp; Oh, well.&nbsp; I got out of paying for lunch and got a paying passenger.&nbsp; Could be worse.</em><br><br>"Suit yourself."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>02-10-2006, 20:39:42</strong>
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				Having done with that left little for Aufra to do on the ship.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-10-2006, 20:42:27</strong>
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				With a sigh, Aufra returned to the cockpit.<br><br>"Is the video feed still working in the passenger compartment?"<br><br>Without waiting for HK's response, she punched a button.<br><br>"Ah.&nbsp; So it is.&nbsp; Let's see what they're up to in there, shall we?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>02-10-2006, 20:51:51</strong>
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				The feed pops up, to reveal the pair of them sitting cross-legged on the floor in a sort of meditative pose.&nbsp; 'Tifa' is rock-steady, but 'Aeris' is a bit fidgety, with a few beads of sweat on her forehead.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-10-2006, 20:54:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Awwww.&nbsp; That's boring."<br><br>Aufra turns the feed off.<br><br>"And here I'd hoped that maybe they'd be up to something interesting."<br><br>Patting HK on the shoulder, she leaves the ship to 'him' and heads for her own room.&nbsp; First thing in the door, she slips out of her clothes and hits the shower, intending to work off a little frustration as best she can.<br><br><em>Flying solo again, what a drag...</em>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>02-10-2006, 20:57:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Slipping into the shower, Aufra couldn't help but remember the time HK offered to get a "meatbag plaything" for her ship.&nbsp; While it was possibly slavery and certainly kidnapping, it was times like this that Aufra wished she'd said yes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>02-10-2006, 20:59:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A few minutes later, she's stifling her own gasps against the back of one forearm, working herself toward climax with surprising efficiency, if a regrettable lack of leisure.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>02-10-2006, 21:10:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Astronomically, the trip from Tatooine to Kuat is simple: follow the Corellian Run to the Expansion Region where it crosses the Hydian Way, and simply take that to where it crosses near Kuat.&nbsp; Major trade routes with high traffic and low incidence of trouble.<br><br>Logistically, the trip was also simple, if not in the best way that Aufra could hope.&nbsp; Her passengers took only one meal each day, and insisted that it be brought by the droid.&nbsp; HK grumbled (as always) about meatbags and violence, but did as his Mistress told him to do.&nbsp; Aufra spent several lonely nights in the shower, and every time she checked in on the viewscreen, Tifa and Aeris were always meditating.<br><br>Sadly, the trip would not be so simple in reality.<br><br>The exchange from one trade route to another had gone smoothly enough with HK at the helm, but it didn't last.&nbsp; Not a half hour later, the ship dropped suddenly and violently into realspace.&nbsp; Warning lights flashed, alarms sounded, and lots of things started happening at once.<br><br>"Status Report: It seems an uncharted gravity well was placed in the ship's path-"<br><br>Tifa and Aeris, for the first time in the whole trip, came out of their room.&nbsp; Tifa was storming.&nbsp; "What was that?&nbsp; We cannot afford any-"<br><br>And then the ship's commlink came to life in the midst of it all.&nbsp; "You are in the territory of the Imperial Navy, please-"<br><br>"-shield generator malfunctioned in emergency startup and is offline-"<br><br>"I will not abide that we sit idle in space-"<br><br>"-power down your engines and prepare to be boarded."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>03-10-2006, 20:16:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<em>Nuts!</em><br><br>"How badly do you want to avoid meeting the Navy?"<br><br>Aufra glances at HK.<br><br>"Gimme a nav check, quick.&nbsp; Anything around here we can use?&nbsp; Asteroids, planetoids, gas giants..."<br><br>Then she stabs the radio with one thumb, fiddling with the 'squelch' with her other hand to create plenty of static.<br><br>"Transmission is breaking up.&nbsp; Please repeat, over."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>04-10-2006, 05:21:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Rapid Assessment: The ship is not near any obstacles or disturbances that we could use for stealth.&nbsp; We are, more or less, in empty space.&nbsp; A well-chosen ambush point, I must admit.&nbsp; Though of course, a truly worthy opponent would not have hesitated to destroy us.&nbsp; In that regard he loses any respect I might give.<br><br>"If you cannot hear me, I'll gladly speak to you in person."&nbsp; With barely a moment's pause, the ship shakes again as something clamps onto the topside of the <em>Apsara.</em>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>04-10-2006, 14:53:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Uhm...sure."<br><br>Flipping off the comm, Aufra turns to her passengers.<br><br>"Get your frigid butt back in that room and keep quiet.&nbsp; It's probably just a routine check.&nbsp; They happen.&nbsp; Let me do all the damn talking, okay?"<br><br>Running her fingers through her hair, preening as best she can, she gives HK a sidelong look.<br><br>"Make 'em look like cargo.&nbsp; I'll go play nice-nice with our new friend."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>04-10-2006, 19:27:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				HK, probably acutely aware of how rapidly he would be deactivated if he was discovered by Imperials, for once does as he's told without comment.<br><br>The next sounds Aufra hears are the securing of several latches and the cycling of airlocks.&nbsp; Then the top hatch opens and down comes a trio of stormtroopers, followed by a man not in Imperial uniform, but in some sort of uniform: black from neck to toe, including sleek black boots and black leather gloves.&nbsp; His brown hair is cut short and coiffed neatly, just as any officer's should be, and Aufra can't tell if his dark green eyes are pleasing or menacing.&nbsp; Probably menacing right now but pleasing the next time she's in the shower.<br><br>The man smiled and gave Aufra a short, polite bow.&nbsp; "Greetings, Aufra Sen.&nbsp; Your parents send their love."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>04-10-2006, 20:02:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				No time like the present to act as innocent as possible!<br><br>"Awww, for crying out loud...what is it this time?&nbsp; Did I get caught in a holovid again?&nbsp; Or does Daddy just want to make sure I'm not about to go beachcombing on Naboo again?"<br><br>Meanwhile, Aufra's brain is racing, trying to come up with a name to connect to the face.&nbsp; On a whim, she adds just a touch of the 'ditz factor'.<br><br>"Ohhh, wait...was that sarcasm?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>04-10-2006, 21:54:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The man chuckled softly, and somehow it sounded playful and threatening at the same time.<br><br>"It is not sarcasm, and you needn't pretend to be more innocent than you are.&nbsp; Believe me, if your parents did not send their love, the Navy would not hesitate to capture or destroy you, as any other common criminal."&nbsp; The man walked casually around the room, seemingly inspecting the condition of the ship.&nbsp; As hard as she tries to think, she can't place the face or voice anywhere.&nbsp; "Do you know why I am here, Aufra?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>04-10-2006, 21:59:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Would you believe me if I said I hadn't the foggiest idea why you're here?"&nbsp; Aufra eyes the stormtroopers.&nbsp; "And would you mind asking your friends to stand down?&nbsp; <strong>I'm</strong> certainly not stupid enough to mess with someone on my family's holiday card list..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>04-10-2006, 22:20:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"They're not hurting anything, are they?"&nbsp; He smiled and glanced back at the trio of them.&nbsp; "Of course not.<br><br>"You see Aufra, I'm here at your parents' behest.&nbsp; They worry about you, you're their only daughter after all.&nbsp; It's especially worrisome, given how many times you've run afoul of the Empire.&nbsp; So, I am here to watch out for you, and make sure you don't do anything... undue, toward the Empire's interests."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>04-10-2006, 22:24:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aufra rolls her eyes.<br><br>"Here to spy on me and get in the way of my fun, is what you mean.&nbsp; Did they explain just how I earn my pocket change these days?&nbsp; No?&nbsp; Let's just say I make certain well-established people nervous.&nbsp; Now, how does your presence, peering over my left shoulder at all times, help me do that?&nbsp; Hmm?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>04-10-2006, 22:33:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, I'll not interfere with your little enterprise, as long as it doesn't make the Empire nervous.&nbsp; There's lots of work to be done in the outer territories, after all.&nbsp; I'm sure you'll make the adjustment."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>04-10-2006, 22:36:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Riiiiiight."<br><br>Aufra's eyes narrow and again she glances at the stormtroopers.<br><br>"These guys are going to cramp my style.&nbsp; If you insist on bringing them along, I'm going to charge you for passage.&nbsp; Per trooper.&nbsp; Per trip.&nbsp; No discounts."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>04-10-2006, 22:39:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He chuckles, with just amusement this time, which is a slight comfort.<br><br>"They will not be accompanying us.&nbsp; They are here just in case you say no.&nbsp; You see, the alternative to my traveling with you would be you traveling with me, to Coruscant.&nbsp; Do we understand one another?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>04-10-2006, 22:44:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"All too clearly," Aufra groans, resting her head in one hand.&nbsp; "So, here are the rules.&nbsp; You keep your mouth shut, stay out of my way, and don't go second-guessing me in an emergency situation.&nbsp; Also don't mess with any paying passengers, some of whom will not be happy about your...official connections.&nbsp; Get me?&nbsp; In exchange, you get your own room and I won't bitch too loudly if you decide to hang around while I talk shop with my contacts.&nbsp; Got a problem with any of that?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>04-10-2006, 22:48:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiles.<br><br>"That all sounds well and good.&nbsp; Do I get any consideration for the fact that part of my assignment is to keep you alive and safe?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>04-10-2006, 22:53:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That will depend on whether your services are needed.&nbsp; I can take care of myself, you know."&nbsp; Aufra tilts her head and narrows her eyes, smirking tightly.&nbsp; "How's your cooking?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>04-10-2006, 23:06:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He chuckles again and waves off the troopers, who head back out through the top hatch.<br><br>"If there is real food to prepare, I can prepare it.&nbsp; Do you intend to pass me off as the ship's cook, then?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 02:05:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not really.&nbsp; Trying to think of something productive for you to do, is more like it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 06:12:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aufra could hear the Imperial ship decouple from her own.<br><br>"I do quite a bit simply by being here, Aufra.&nbsp; It's not too late to ask forgiveness, you know.&nbsp; Perhaps you should consider your career during the time I am aboard.&nbsp; In the meantime, I suggest you get to whatever destination your passengers are paying you for and then get your shield generator repaired.&nbsp; I'll find my own quarters."<br><br>He turns and goes down the corridor.&nbsp; "By the way, you can call me Vornan."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 15:11:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Forgiveness?&nbsp; You don't know me very well, do you?"<br><br>Aufra turns and heads for the cockpit.<br><br>"Oh, I should ask.&nbsp; How do you feel about droids?&nbsp; My first mate is a bit...touchy."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 17:56:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm sure I'll live."<br><br>And with that, he was gone into the bowels of the ship.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 18:01:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				With a heavy sigh (and a frown), Aufra resumed her trip to the cockpit.&nbsp; Sliding into her chair, she keyed the intercom--making a brief announcement throughout the whole ship.<br><br>"HK, we have a new crew member.&nbsp; Try not to render him to bits right off, okay?&nbsp; He works for <em>Dad</em>."<br><br>There.&nbsp; That should give HK plenty of ideas...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 18:25:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The trip to Kuat once again became simple, in a way.&nbsp; After some complaint about the newcomer, Tifa and Aeris resumed their seemingly constant meditation.&nbsp; Vornan stayed in the cockpit most of the time, making Aufra and HK nervous but not interfering.&nbsp; HK, for his part, made quiet and menacing statements about too many meatbags and not enough target practice lately, but Vornan didn't seem to be affected.<br><br>To his credit, Vornan could cook.&nbsp; After a couple days, Aufra didn't mind when he showed up in the cockpit because he brought palatable food with him.<br><br>At last, the ship dropped out of hyperspace when it was supposed to, in the Kuat system.&nbsp; The planet of the same name was easy to distinguish even without a navcomputer: it was teeming with ship traffic, coming and going.&nbsp; Not to mention the orbiting Kuat shipyards, working on capital ships by the size of them.<br><br>The number of Imperial ships in the system was somewhat distressing; along with the usual patrols of TIE fighters and light cruisers, there was at last one Imperial Star Destroyer visible among the crowds of freighters.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 18:29:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, wow...hey, Vornan, is there something I need to know?&nbsp; I mean, before I let my paying passengers off and try to refuel?"<br><br>Aufra turns to her family's mole and lifts one eyebrow.<br><br>"Not that I'm exactly surprised to find an additional complication, under the circumstances, but this does look kind of sort of bad on the resume."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 18:36:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Kuat Drive Systems supplies engines for 80% of the Imperial Navy, and is a major manufacturer of ships for the Navy.&nbsp; The ISD <em>Intrepid</em> is just here to deter any attempts at Rebel sabotage.&nbsp; I took the liberty of altering your transponder codes, you can go ahead and land in whatever spaceport your passengers want."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 18:43:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Being helpful.&nbsp; Interesting."<br><br>Aufra sets course for a smaller, out of the way spaceport.&nbsp; Then she triggers the intercom.<br><br>"Good afternoon, ladies.&nbsp; This is the Captain speaking.&nbsp; We've reached Kuat and are now in an approach pattern.&nbsp; Was there a specific point of disembarkation you had in mind?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 19:01:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The pair emerges from their quarters for the first time since the ambush.&nbsp; "There is a particular spaceport we would prefer, as a matter of fact."&nbsp; She rattles off a set of coordinates, and HK enters them into the nav system.&nbsp; Judging from where the ship is relative to where the spaceport is, it'll take ten minutes or so for the ship to orbit around to a landing vector.<br><br>It suddenly strikes Aufra that no one has tried to hail the ship to ask for clearance codes, landing permits, docking fees, or any of the usual annoyances.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 19:24:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Giving Vornan a sideways glance and a slight frown, Aufra concentrates on landing Apsara in one piece.&nbsp; Under the circumstances, this means that she foregoes her usual hijinks and sticks strictly with the textbook manuvers used by any pilot with common sense and self-preservation instincts.<br><br>"Here we are: cheerful, sunny, picturesque Kuat."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 19:41:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				(OOC: I thought the first time it was just a typo, but it's Kuat.&nbsp; With a K!)<br><br>The landing goes without incident, and once the ship is on the ground, the two passengers promptly disembark.&nbsp; Not even a 'goodbye' or 'thanks for the ride' or 'come along and we can show our appreciation with naked passion' or anything.<br><br>"Well then, I imagine you'll want to see to your shield generator now, and perhaps find some work."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 19:46:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Shaking her head at her passengers' odd behavior...<br><br>"Frosty bitch, wasn't she?&nbsp; Sure. Shield generator.&nbsp; And then another job.&nbsp; Hey, HK?&nbsp; Think you can handle a quick refuelling job while we're out?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 19:56:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Probing Query: Does this mean, Mistress, that you'll be trusting your life to an Imperial meatbag over your loyal and trustworthy first mate?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 20:07:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Nope.&nbsp; But if I try to make him stay behind, he'll just follow me.&nbsp; Besides, this place is crawling with people who'll want to wipe your brain and reprog you as a bartender or something."<br><br>Without waiting for a reply from her new babysitter, Aufra strolls off.<br><br>"I suppose sneaking away and getting laid would be out of the question?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 20:13:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vornan couldn't help but chuckle.&nbsp; It sounded much less menacing lately.&nbsp; Maybe Aufra was just getting used to it.<br><br>"If you're after meaningless sex, I'm available."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 20:23:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No offense, but you work for my family.&nbsp; Even the merest hint of a possibility of giving them a cheap and tawdry thrill puts you a bit further down my list."<br><br>Tossing her head haughtily, she gives him a teasing grin.<br><br>"But if I decide to try boys for a while, I'll be sure to warn you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 20:31:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He grins somewhat in reply, looking askance at Aufra.<br><br>"You still haven't figured out who I am, have you?&nbsp; Suffice it to say, I don't work for them, they just called in a favor."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 20:36:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"With my luck, you're a fiance or something.&nbsp; <em>That</em> would be just like Daddy..."<br><br>She shoots him a suspicious glare over one shoulder.<br><br>"In which case, I'd give you points for not trying to impress me right off the bat or shoving your foot in your mouth like the last 'perfect match' did.&nbsp; Minus several zillion for not telling me up front."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 20:49:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I suppose I get no points for not being a fiance.&nbsp; Your father has clout, but not <em>that</em> much clout."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 20:51:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You don't automatically get moved onto my list of personal targets.&nbsp; Does that count as a positive?"<br><br>Aufra snorts and tosses her hair, giving a passing young woman a quick and appreciative glance.<br><br>"Head of Security, perhaps?&nbsp; Or a private detective."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 20:59:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aufra notices Vornan giving the same girl a glance.&nbsp; Sadly the girl doesn't notice either glance and just walks on.<br><br>"You're closer with the first than with the second, but I promise it's not any position you've heard of."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 21:00:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"So who are you, then?&nbsp; Or am I not allowed to ask such a direct question?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 21:04:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiles, and that menacing quality is back.<br><br>"You can ask, but I'm afraid I won't answer.&nbsp; That old cliche 'I could tell you, but then I would have to kill you' applies.&nbsp; I suppose I could try to impress you with name-dropping, but you don't seem the kind of person who cares about such things."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 21:11:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Huh.&nbsp; Well, if you can't tell me who you are, how exactly am I supposed to trust you?&nbsp; Or am I <span class="bbc_u">not</span> supposed to trust you?"<br><br>Aufra finds a directory and searches for a decent starship mechanic listing.<br><br>"And if I'm not supposed to trust you, you lose more points."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 21:22:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You're supposed to trust me because I am here to keep you alive and safe.&nbsp; I am already being helpful, after all."<br><br>The obvious choice would be any of the Kuat Drive Systems shipyards, though there's no telling if they would be more or less expensive here than elsewhere.&nbsp; There are several independent mechanics listed, and all seem to be decent.&nbsp; This is a Core World system, after all; you'd need to hunt around to find the shady underbelly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 21:24:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Selecting a decent independent, Aufra sends a quick e-inquiry to request availability and a price quote.<br><br>"And what did you do?&nbsp; Besides shorting out my shield generator.&nbsp; Thanks, by the way, and how do you propose to go about paying that off?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 21:31:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm afraid the shield generator blowing was just a failure of your ship; I had an ion cannon primed in case you tried anything, but I hadn't used it yet.&nbsp; I can pay for it if you like, but I'll want a tad more input in your business if I'm to be your bankroll."<br><br>The inquiry comes back fairly quickly.&nbsp; The estimate is three to four thousand credits if the generator has to be replaced, and somewhere from one thousand to twenty five hundred if it can be repaired.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 21:37:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yeee-ouch.&nbsp; Well, looks like I'm taking you up on that bankroll offer.&nbsp; Gonna be a wee bit expensive to replace that...and if it can be repaired, I still expect you to chip in a sizeable chunk of change.&nbsp; You want to be crew, you get to partake in everything.&nbsp; As for my operation, what's to know?&nbsp; I take stuff from one place to another.&nbsp; It isn't complicated."<br><br>While she chats, she schedules an appointment to have Apsara looked over so that the estimate can be finalized.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 21:42:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I was thinking input in terms of what jobs are taken and how they're done.&nbsp; I still have Imperial interests to watch out for, after all."<br><br>Soon the Apsara has an appointment for a diagnostic in an hour.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 21:47:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Right.&nbsp; How do you think I find my jobs, then?&nbsp; You're so smart, this should be easy to piece together."<br><br>She shakes her head.<br><br>"It isn't exactly hyperspatial calculus, you know."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 21:49:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"If it's all so simple, you won't mind my input, then."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 21:55:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That depends on whether or not you're likely to make my clients nervous.&nbsp; Nervous clients pay less and shoot more.&nbsp; Get me?"<br><br>Leaving the directory, Aufra spots a cantina.<br><br>"Now come on.&nbsp; I need a drink.&nbsp; And you're buying."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 22:00:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vornan chuckles but comes along with Aufra.<br><br>The cantina, markedly unlike Tatooine, is clean, orderly, features music and several holovids showing news and sports.&nbsp; The waitresses are cute without being slutty, there aren't any ugly bouncers, and the drinks probably aren't watered down.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 22:06:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The smuggler's disappointment at the waitresses' more demure outfits is only temporary...especially since the drinks aren't watered down.<br><br>"So what precisely do you want to know, Mister Shadow?&nbsp; Surely you have some vague idea of how all this works..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 22:31:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Perhaps you could start with who you usually work for, what you move, who you work against, that sort of thing.&nbsp; I find it hard to believe that you just show up on a world and do whatever the first shadowy figure tells you to do."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-10-2006, 22:34:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That depends on which world it is, how badly I need a drink, and whether there's anybody looking for a quick and discrete passage out of town.&nbsp; I don't usually go trolling for shadowy figures."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>06-10-2006, 03:53:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"So basically, you do whatever's available.&nbsp; Not terribly discriminating."<br><br>The waitress arrived shortly with fresh drinks and a smile at Vornan.<br><br>"Have you ever thought about specializing, developing a reputation and steady clients?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>06-10-2006, 15:03:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm not really interested in being, as you say, discriminating.&nbsp; The job is just an excuse to see the galaxy.&nbsp; Didn't you know that?&nbsp; But assuming I were to heed your advice, what sort of specializations would not run afoul of your other mandate?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>06-10-2006, 17:47:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, you could always be a bounty hunter.&nbsp; The Empire is beginning to hire them to track down Rebels, in return for generous amounts of credit and a clean record.&nbsp; You could see the galaxy and still be able to spend your earnings in a place where civilization still means something."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>06-10-2006, 17:59:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yeah, yeah...and I'd be getting shot at regularly as part of the job.&nbsp; What else?"<br><br>Aufra tracks another waitress, her mind temporarily filling with delightfully evil thoughs involving the girl, some ropes, and a strap-on.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>06-10-2006, 19:02:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vornan chuckles quietly.<br><br>"I get the feeling I don't have your complete attention."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>06-10-2006, 19:33:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hmm?&nbsp; Sorry, I was distracted.&nbsp; What was that?"<br><br>And Aufra sounds not the least bit repentant about it, either.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>06-10-2006, 21:29:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Never mind."<br><br>He finishes off his drink and stands up.&nbsp; "Ready to go?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>06-10-2006, 21:35:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, I suppose so...especially if we're going to meet up with that mechanic."<br><br>On the walk back, she picks up a loose conversational thread:<br><br>"Besides, why would I want to make a living by collecting bounties?&nbsp; I like meeting new people.&nbsp; I don't want to suddenly have to start shooting them just as they're getting interesting or something.&nbsp; I can understand that it's &lt;air quote&gt;authorized activity&lt;air quote&gt; but still..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>06-10-2006, 21:38:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He shrugged a bit.&nbsp; "If it's not your kind of work, that's fine.&nbsp; I'm just trying to offer suggestions."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>06-10-2006, 21:40:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yes, I noticed."<br><br>Briefly distracted by another young lady passing...<br><br>"My, my, my.&nbsp; Fashions are getting a bit short again this year!&nbsp; Not that I'm complaining.&nbsp; Who are you, really?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>06-10-2006, 21:55:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smirks.&nbsp; "Maybe you should get yourself a miniskirt while we're here."<br><br>Putting an arm around Aufra's shoulders, he continues.&nbsp; "My dear, I'm a man trying hard to be on your good side.&nbsp; I can be a poweful ally, if you let me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>06-10-2006, 22:00:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not my style."<br><br>She stiffens at his arm, and her voice gets a bit colder, but she doesn's shake him off.<br><br>"And you could ask before taking liberties."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>06-10-2006, 22:10:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Very well."&nbsp; He lets his arm drop.<br><br>At the mechanic's, the ship is checked out and the shield generator has to be replaced.&nbsp; Vornan pays the 3,000 credits, and the mechanic tells the pair that it'll take a couple days to fix.<br><br>"Well, what shall we do in the meantime?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>06-10-2006, 22:12:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I don't know about you, but right now finding a decent place to spend a couple of days sounds like fun.&nbsp; Hang out, enjoy the local cuisine, maybe check around for another job..."<br><br>She lifts an eyebrow.<br><br>"Maybe you could find yourself a cute little temporary companion, hmm?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>06-10-2006, 22:23:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He chuckles.&nbsp; "I think you're the one fixated on nubile young companions, my dear.&nbsp; I'm afraid I need to stay with you, however."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>06-10-2006, 22:27:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"This is true.&nbsp; You seem to have this peculiar interest in getting close to me and staying there."&nbsp; She shrugs.&nbsp; "I'm not sure I understand why.&nbsp; You've already told me that you work with my family, and I've already told you that's not exactly a point in your favor.&nbsp; Was I unclear on this?"<br><br>She turns, sighing as yet another cute girl she can't have sashays past.<br><br>"Perhaps you think I'm merely playing hard to get."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>06-10-2006, 22:31:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I assure you, it is a professional interest in keeping you safe.&nbsp; How about I make it up to you by getting a girl for the ship?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>06-10-2006, 22:34:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"And now you're trying to placate me with gifts."<br><br>Aufra tosses her head.<br><br>"Look, it isn't personal.&nbsp; You show up, you tell me this stuff, you stick your nose in my business...and you expect me not to bristle a little?&nbsp; Makes me wonder how much my parents told you about me beforehand."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>07-10-2006, 03:15:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not much that's relevant, admittedly.&nbsp; I suppose I was foolishly optimistic in my hopes that you'd see the value of an Imperial officer on your ship and acquiesce."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>07-10-2006, 18:40:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Given that you are the people most of my clients would like to avoid?&nbsp; Yes, you were a bit too optimistic."<br><br>Another toss of her head.<br><br>"Now, if you were using me as a means to get an angle on the seedy underbelly of the Imperial economy, rather than trying to cramp my style and make a bounty-hunter out of me, that might be different.&nbsp; Of course, your superiors probably won't let you do anything so subtle."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>08-10-2006, 03:53:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"My dear, there would be no seedy underbelly of Imperial economy if we did not allow it."<br><br>He made a sound somewhere between a chuckle and a sigh.<br><br>"It seems there's nothing I can say to appease you, then."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>08-10-2006, 18:59:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"At the moment?&nbsp; Probably not."<br><br>She stretches idly.<br><br>"Nothing personal, you understand.&nbsp; But I don't know you well enough to decide whether you're worth the trouble or not.&nbsp; It's only too obvious what you want, but..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 00:38:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"...But?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 04:45:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I've been wrong before.&nbsp; And I'm known to change my mind from time to time.&nbsp; Make it easier for me, and who knows?"<br><br>She gives him a wink.<br><br>"Ply me with nubile and willing maidens, and it might eventually get you somewhere."<br><br>Then she laughs, showing that she's only teasing him good-naturedly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 04:59:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He couldn't help but grin.&nbsp; "I'll see what I can do."<br><br>A nice hotel is easily found, and once again Vornan foots the bill... at which time Aufra realizes that rather than separate rooms, he purchased one large suite with separate beds.&nbsp; He just won't give the poor girl any time alone, will he?&nbsp; Either he has ideas or he's taking his babysitting duties quite seriously.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 05:12:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rolling her eyes, she gives him a subtle shake of her head.<br><br>"For your sake, I hope you're just keeping a close eye on me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 05:18:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"But of course, Aufra.&nbsp; I only hope you can learn to trust me before I am trying to rescue you from blaster-point."<br><br>He hands Aufra a cardkey to the room, keeping one for himself.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 05:27:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Just stay on your side of the bed, then."<br><br>Although, she admits in the privacy of her own mind, he has a good point...she'll have to decide sooner or later.&nbsp; And he hasn't given her any reason not to trust him, but...but something about him just gives her the creeps.&nbsp; Maybe he'll prove her wrong, and maybe he won't.&nbsp; Time will tell.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 05:35:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He gives a short bow in assent.<br><br>The night goes by quickly enough, if lonely.&nbsp; Vornan stays in his own bed, and Aufra is glad to see he does not sleep in the nude and does not try to undress in front of her.&nbsp; When she awakes, he has prepared breakfast.&nbsp; With real food to work with this time, it makes the meals he prepared on the ship taste like swill.&nbsp; It may cross her mind that this Imperial 'agent' may be nothing more than an errant chef, but then, not many chefs have his poise and confidence.<br><br>When Aufra has showered and dressed and consumed at least a breakfast and a half, she finds Vornan watching the news on the holovid.&nbsp; Apparently the Rebel base was destroyed, but some few stragglers escaped after sabotaging an Imperial station.&nbsp; "Best estimates place the utter end of the Rebellion within six weeks." and such are what the pundits are putting forward.<br><br>"Well my dear, it seems the Rebels are in a bit of a dire situation.&nbsp; Even accounting for an 80% exaggeration factor, the loss of a Rebel facility is a major event given how few they have to lose.&nbsp; But I suppose that's neither here nor there.&nbsp; What shall we be doing today?"<br><br>Was there a hint in his tone that suggested he might know more than he was letting on?&nbsp; Aufra couldn't place it, but she couldn't bring herself to dismiss it immediately.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 05:45:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I may keep you around after all," she jests over breakfast.&nbsp; The news doesn't interest her much--for all she knows, the footage could be of an installation taken last month or even last year.<br><br>And she very carefully avoids responding to his comments about the Rebellion: they've been 'almost about to end' for a while, now.<br><br>"Today I thought I'd look for a client.&nbsp; Nothing major.&nbsp; Something small...a passenger or two, a cargo.&nbsp; Something legit, never fear.&nbsp; Not all those who wish discretion are flaunting Imperial law."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 05:49:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Of course.&nbsp; Just the same, I think I'll be accompanying you.&nbsp; I imagine you already guessed that."<br><br>He grins somewhat and flips off the holovid.<br><br>"I'm ready whenever you are."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 15:06:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm sure you are."<br><br>Aufra does her best to keep Vornan more or less in the dark about how she <em>really</em> does business, changing her usual tactics slightly to emphasize the legal-but-still-shady side of the job.&nbsp; Spending the morning quietly advertising in a number of cantinas and making a few discrete inquiries at the spaceport takes up most of her time.<br><br>Scab roll, 4 dice?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 17:39:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Despite Vornan's presence, the morning is actually fairly productive.&nbsp; Two offers come in that Aufra can't take because they require immediate travel, and it will be another day at least before the ship is ready to go.&nbsp; Luckily, three other offers with a more flexible schedule come in.<br><br>1. A man needs to get to the Nar Shadaa system for unspecified business.&nbsp; He is an Imperial citizen with all the appropriate papers, the problem is no Imperial ships go to Nar Shadaa so he must hire private transport.&nbsp; He is offering 5,000 credits.<br><br>2. A geological survey team needs to get to an unspecified world on the Imperial watch list, which have restricted travel allowances.&nbsp; The team probably applied for a permit to go there and was denied.&nbsp; However, the passengers and equipment would take up all of the ship's space, including the rooms set aside for HK and Vornan.&nbsp; It would get crowded and the water and food supplies might get overtaxed.&nbsp; They are offering 25,000 credits.<br><br>3. A rather attractive woman is "slumming it" and wants transport to Coruscant "the way criminals do it" to maintain her authentic experience.&nbsp; Aufra might be able to trick her into bed, but otherwise she doesn't seem fun to have aboard.&nbsp; Not to mention Aufra's parents are on Coruscant.&nbsp; She is offering 1,000 credits now, plus 10,000 more once she's done slumming it and has access to her money again, along with non-specific promises of invitations to concerts or parties or something for everyone who helped her along the way.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 17:50:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				With a grimace and a promise to make it up to herself later, Aufra politely declines both the survey party and the party girl...sticking with the 'mostly' legitimate but less profitable passenger to Nar Shadaa...<br><br>"Unless, of course, the ship's cook would like to object," she says to Vornan afterwards.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 18:32:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vornan gave a wry smirk.&nbsp; "No objections here, Captain."<br><br>The man paid half the fee upfront and arranged to meet Aufra the next day at noon to set out.&nbsp; With nothing else to do for the day, Vornan takes you to lunch to discuss the afternoon's plans.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 18:38:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Somehow I doubted you would."<br><br>At lunch, Aufra indulges in a little girl-watching...<br><br>"You understand, were I to give you what you want, Daddy would probably insist that you make an honest woman of me.&nbsp; You see my problem?&nbsp; Since girls can't do anything with girls..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 19:20:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You still seem to confuse my interests with those of your father.&nbsp; Your parents want you alive and safe, and that is the main reason I am here, but they'd also like you married and domesticated.&nbsp; I'm largely ambivalent about those, aside the typical male lust that dictates I would prefer a shot at you myself before you got married.<br><br>He paused to take a bite of food.<br><br>"As for myself, I see a skilled pilot with a capable ship.&nbsp; I'd much prefer that you put your skills to work for the Empire, but as long as I am here I can at least dissuade you from trying to work for the Rebels.<br><br>In the interest of full disclosure, I had no problems with any of the job offers.&nbsp; The survey team was a real survey team, they were denied a permit for their destination simply because of the danger of where they wanted to go.&nbsp; Nothing more nefarious than that; I realize it may be hard to think of Imperial officials looking out for the safety of Imperial citizens, but it's true.<br><br>He took another bite of food before lowering his voice a bit.<br><br>"And in the interest of complete disclosure, I might as well tell you: Your mother is sending a suitor here to meet you.&nbsp; It won't be an issue, though.&nbsp; The suitor arrives in three days and we'll be headed for Nar Shadaa in two, so no harm done.&nbsp; If it was a more pressing matter, I would have told you this morning."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 19:25:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I see.&nbsp; I don't suppose you could be more forthcoming about the man I'm rejecting by circumstance?"&nbsp; Aufra makes a circular gesture with her fork (and the bit of meat on it).&nbsp; "Not that I care, exactly, but when she screams at me about it I'd rather like to know which of my many offenses she means."<br><br>She pauses to sip her drink.<br><br>"The survey team was valid but inconvenient.&nbsp; And the other...I should not have been too surprised if all I got out of that was the thousand she'd put down, and a couple of thousand worth of bills.&nbsp; Call it instinct."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 19:36:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He smiles and takes a drink.&nbsp; "Good instincts.<br><br>"As for the suitor, he's nothing you haven't already rejected before.&nbsp; Nephew of a ranking Imperial officer, trying for a governorship in the Expansion region.&nbsp; Your mother seems to think he'd have more success because you reject all the manly men she sends, so now she's sending an effeminate fop.&nbsp; Typical self-centered politician with a dash of cowardice and a heap of garish taste.&nbsp; Lesser individuals would go blind looking at some of his more extravagant outfits."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 19:38:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aufra rolls her eyes.<br><br>"Typical of the woman.&nbsp; I wonder if she ever bothered to try and hold a conversation with any of her 'perfect matches' before sending them my way?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 19:47:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Perhaps with the fathers, but not the young men themselves."<br><br>Lunch is finished quickly enough.&nbsp; The waitress, cute but not particularly beautiful, has the gall to comment, "You two make a cute couple" as she leaves the bill.&nbsp; It crosses Aufra's mind to insist that Vornan not leave a tip.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 19:51:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ha, ha.&nbsp; Lovely couple indeed.&nbsp; Very funny," she grumbles.&nbsp; "If Mother had bothered, she would have found soon enough that her criteria run only skin deep, whereas I prefer a little more depth to my companionship...and a fop won't be a significant improvement on muscleheads."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 19:55:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, you could always make a stop at Coruscant and try to talk to her yourself.&nbsp; I don't recommend it, I doubt your parents would ever let you leave again."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 20:00:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"No, thanks.&nbsp; If I wanted to go to Coruscant, I'd find a cargo going in that direction.&nbsp; Elsewhere is better for my purposes."&nbsp; Aufra smirks.&nbsp; "Besides, I doubt Mother would listen.&nbsp; She didn't the first time...or the second.&nbsp; Or the tenth."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 20:01:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vornan pays the check quickly finishes off his drink.<br><br>"Well then my dear, how shall we spend the rest of the day?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 20:09:45</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I remember you offered to find me something...playful.&nbsp; How good are you at making those offers happen?"&nbsp; Aufra grins wickedly.&nbsp; "I might even let you watch."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 20:11:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He grins back slyly in return.<br><br>"And what might I get in exchange for the privilege of getting you some action?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-10-2006, 20:13:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"What, watching isn't enough of a reward?&nbsp; Oh, very well.&nbsp; I will allow you to use my plaything when I tire of her.&nbsp; How's that?"<br><br>She laughs softly, not meaning to be taken seriously.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>10-10-2006, 04:34:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He chuckles.<br><br>"In that case, why not just make it a threesome?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>10-10-2006, 05:14:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Because she might not want to deal with both of us at the same time, perhaps.&nbsp; We must be considerate of our toys."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>10-10-2006, 05:44:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ah, how silly of me not to give our living sex doll the appropriate consideration."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>12-10-2006, 15:57:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aufra gives him a long, calculating look.<br><br>"If you can find a nice girl willing to put up with both of us...I'll think about it.&nbsp; How's that for an offer?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>12-10-2006, 17:19:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He chuckles a bit, then stops and looks back at Aufra.<br><br>"Oh, you're being serious now?&nbsp; Alright, I'll keep my eyes open then."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>12-10-2006, 17:34:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Besides, I like to watch, too."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>12-10-2006, 17:54:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He chuckles again.<br><br>"Noted."<br><br>The rest of the day passes without much incident, and Aufra gets a bit more comfortable around Vornan as time goes on.&nbsp; He insists on making dinner for Aufra, rather than go to another cantina, so it isn't very long before they're back at the hotel suite.<br><br>"It shouldn't take long to prepare, but I think you have time for a shower before dinner if you want."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>12-10-2006, 18:00:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"A shower sounds wonderful.&nbsp; I guess I'll see you in a few minutes, then?"<br><br>Giving him a tight, somewhat less formal smile, she heads for the bathroom, laying out something tasteful to change into when she's done.&nbsp; Then she slides into the shower, taking a moment to think things over under the spray of hot water.<br><br><em>Hmph.&nbsp; Dinner in.&nbsp; What's he thinking?&nbsp; No, scratch that, I <strong>know</strong> what he's thinking in part.&nbsp; Why me?&nbsp; I'm not that special...I don't even come with decent business contacts.&nbsp; I wonder what Daddy offered him to do this?</em>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>12-10-2006, 18:28:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				To be fair, he did already admit to the lust thing.&nbsp; And Aufra DID sort of agree to a threesome.<br><br>In any event, the shower feels quite good.&nbsp; And at least she'll get a nice dinner out of the deal.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>21-10-2006, 21:06:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She reappears, dressed as nicely as her present wardrobe allows.&nbsp; Turning in place, she gives him a good look at the entire ensemble.<br><br>"There.&nbsp; Does this give you sufficient bait, do you think?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>21-10-2006, 21:16:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When she emerges, she finds Vornan setting out two plates of very aromatic food.&nbsp; Probably to her delight, there is nothing overtly disturbing like candles or lowered lighting.<br><br>"Heh, I'd certainly take that bait if I didn't know any better.&nbsp; Of course, if you were baiting a guy like me, it would probably end with me broke and tied to something dangerous or unpleasant."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>21-10-2006, 21:20:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hmmm.&nbsp; You, tied up and vulnerable?&nbsp; Sounds fun."<br><br>Laughing softly, Aufra takes her seat.<br><br>"Although I think it's more likely that your little toy will have to be between us."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>21-10-2006, 21:23:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He chuckles and takes his own seat, letting Aufra try the food before he begins eating.<br><br>"I must admit I'd prefer to be tying than be tied.&nbsp; I doubt you're the sort to let yourself be bound, so that leaves our future companion, heh."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>21-10-2006, 21:28:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"This is true.&nbsp; A submissive might be a fun change of pace..."&nbsp; Aufra eats in contemplative silence for a moment.&nbsp; "You could take her from behind and instruct her to pleasure me, for example."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>21-10-2006, 21:37:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vornan can't help but grin.<br><br>"Perhaps tie her to the bed, and I can take her while you force her to lick you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>22-10-2006, 19:37:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not an unpleasant thought," Aufra muses.&nbsp; "But I'd rather leave her mostly free to move.&nbsp; That's just me, though.'
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 04:02:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vornan gave a bit of a shrug, and then polished off his drink.<br><br>"In any event, the first step will be finding an appropriate girl.&nbsp; Do you have any preferences?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 04:26:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Cute, kinky, submissive...and willing to play.&nbsp; Oh, wait, you mean what sort of looks, didn't you?"&nbsp; Aufra laughs lightly.&nbsp; "I'm not usually picky about hair color or anything like that.&nbsp; Consider this a test of your estimations of my taste, eh?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 04:54:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That hardly sounds fair, considering the girl has to appeal to my taste as well.&nbsp; The best I could bring back is a compromise, and you'd accuse me of failing in my estimations.""
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 05:11:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You might also be pickier than I am in matters of feminine company.&nbsp; So I'd say it's pretty fair, all in all.&nbsp; Would it be more accurate to say that this is a test of how closely our tastes match?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 06:21:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"That sounds fair."<br><br>With dinner finished, Vornan cleared the table and sat down on the couch.&nbsp; "Have any opinion on what we watch tonight?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 14:53:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh, I can think of a few things!&nbsp; Something terribly naughty, so that we can hold your little pet between us on the couch and seduce her, perhaps?"<br><br>Aufra stretches alluringly.<br><br>"Or maybe a good theatrical drama.&nbsp; Something classy, for a change.&nbsp; It's been a while since I've seen a decent opera."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 20:48:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vornan chuckles and switches on the holovid.&nbsp; Soon enough he finds a classic opera playing on a public broadcast station out of Coruscant.&nbsp; One of the classic tragedies: boy meets girl, girl's parents meet boy, boy meets grave, girl meets grave, girl's parents learn a valuable lesson too late.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 20:55:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Hmm.&nbsp; Well, that will do.&nbsp; If I wanted upbeat and cheerful I would have asked for a comedy, right?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 21:00:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Even then, most operatic comedies aren't what one would normally call light-hearted.&nbsp; If you prefer I could look for something more involving a threesome, heh."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 21:09:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not until you find our little pet, I think."<br><br>Aufra laughs.<br><br>"You were planning on finding one, weren't you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 21:22:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He nods.<br><br>"Not tonight, though, it's too late.&nbsp; If we're after a sub, we need to look in the daytime.&nbsp; Someone genuinely shy and demure wouldn't dream of going to a nightclub or late show.&nbsp; The best we could find now is someone in an S&amp;M club, which would turn out to be at best an actress, and at worst a whore.&nbsp; And either way, not a long term solution.&nbsp; I assume we'll be wanting to bring her along when we go starside, after all."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 21:38:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Would we?"&nbsp; Aufra thinks about this for a moment.&nbsp; "Why not?&nbsp; I suppose we would.&nbsp; She could keep you entertained while I'm busy with other matters."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 21:51:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He chuckles, and Aufra thinks a hint of that menace might be tinged with the laughter.<br><br>"Oh, I wouldn't go so far as to assume that a sex partner would cause me to lose vigilance in my duties, Aufra."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 22:05:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I wasn't suggesting it would.&nbsp; There are times when I have too much to do to attend to anything else, you know.&nbsp; Besides, letting her suck you off would doubtlessly be more fun than listening to me argue with the navicomp."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 22:11:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Quite true.&nbsp; Of course, I could do both, if she happened to be sucking me off in the cockpit."<br><br>He grins.<br><br>"It would be interesting to have some threesome activity there, wouldn't it?&nbsp; Though I doubt your droid would appreciate it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 22:20:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Frankly?&nbsp; No, he wouldn't.&nbsp; Besides, it would be a bad thing if someone were to hit a random control in a moment of passion.&nbsp; So...not in the cockpit, okay?"<br><br>She grins at him.<br><br>"Otherwise, feel free."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 22:30:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He grins back.<br><br>"Feel free?&nbsp; If I were truly free I would probably be making a move on you right now."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 22:32:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She waggles a finger at him.<br><br>"Nuh-uh.&nbsp; What's my preference, again?&nbsp; Behave yourself, please."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 22:40:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Exactly my point.&nbsp; So I can't really feel free, can I?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 22:49:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She rolls her eyes and laughs softly.<br><br>"You can feel free.&nbsp; You just can't act free...yet.&nbsp; Maybe later, if you're a good boy.&nbsp; But no promises, because I may not be what you really want out of all this."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 22:52:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He chuckles a bit.<br><br>"Fair enough.&nbsp; Though it does raise an interesting question: What do <em>you</em> want out of all this?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 22:55:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"To annoy the hell out of my parents, naturally.&nbsp; And if that involves finding the perfect little sex-toy and pet, so much the better."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 23:04:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, we could always film our little escapades and send holovids to them."<br><br>He grins, quite clearly joking.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>23-10-2006, 23:47:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"And give my father a cheap thrill?&nbsp; Not a chance.&nbsp; Let him get his own porn."<br><br>She laughs wickedly.<br><br>"And goodness knows he's got a bit of it stashed around..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 16:54:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Doubtlessly."<br><br>He chuckles along, and soon enough the opera (which no one has been paying much attention to anyway) comes to a close.<br><br>"Well, I think we'd best get some sleep.&nbsp; Shall we to our respective beds?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 17:16:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"An excellent idea.&nbsp; I suppose we'll talk more in the morning.&nbsp; Thank you for a wonderful dinner and a pleasant evening.&nbsp; Good night."<br><br>And she turns in for the evening, hoping to enjoy a good night's sleep in a proper bed.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 17:48:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aufra's sleep is good sleep, and she awakes refreshed and ready for a new day, especially if Vornan is cooking breakfast.<br><br>Sadly, he isn't.&nbsp; He isn't in his bed, either, though from the mess of the sheets, it seems he was sleeping in it at least part of the night.&nbsp; In fact, it's quite clear he's nowhere in the hotel suite.&nbsp; At least there's a note on the table.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 17:50:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				With cocked eyebrow (and half a mind to hurry back to <em>Apsara</em> and blow this popsicle stand before her babysitter comes back), Aufra picks up the note.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 17:58:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The note is quite simple and direct, without being terribly revealing.<br><br><em>Business calls.&nbsp; Will be back with mutual companion before noon.</em>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 18:01:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ahhh, nuts."<br><br>And Aufra hits the shower, making sure to make it nice and long so that she can ease some of her built up tension from earlier.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 18:08:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aufra makes it an extra-long shower, after realizing the ship's water reserves will need to last four people on a long trip to Nar Shadaa.<br><br>By the time she emerges, Vornan is there, dressed in the all-black 'uniform' he wore when he first boarded the <em>Apsara</em>.&nbsp; His face has an odd mix of harshness and amusement.<br><br>"I trust you saw my note.&nbsp; The ship is ready, and your droid is overseeing your passenger for now."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 18:10:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You took her there?&nbsp; Interesting.&nbsp; I suppose you really did mean to bring her along, then.&nbsp; May I ask, or is this meant to be a surprise?"<br><br>Aufra grins at him.<br><br>"And I suppose I ought to pack."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 18:19:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"It was, to be honest, a bit impromptu.&nbsp; I doubt I can explain the intracacies of the situation properly, but suffice it to say she is a... mostly willing prisoner."<br><br>Vornan then produced from the doorway Aufra's suitcase, and his own.<br><br>"I hope you don't mind that I took the liberty.&nbsp; I didn't want to interrupt your shower."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 18:41:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I may indeed keep you around for a while.&nbsp; All right, let's go meet our new friend."<br><br>Gesturing for Vornan to precede her, Aufra grabs her own bag and moves with some haste--while she wants to see the new pet, she's also concerned about the status of her ship.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 18:50:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It is easy enough for Vornan and Aufra to make their way to the dockyard.&nbsp; Despite the usual midday crowds and traffic, people seem to part in the wake of Vornan, probably out of fear more than anything.&nbsp; Of course, living in the Core Worlds, they probably can spot an Imperial officer a mile away, even out of standard uniform.<br><br>HK greets them at the loading dock with his usual cheer.<br><br>"Impatient Tirade: Oh, how good it is to finally see Mistress again.&nbsp; I do hope she has had fun these past few days, while leaving her able and loyal first mate to do nothing but converse with the idiotic ship computer this whole time.&nbsp; And, joy of joys, she brings her new favorite meatbag along as well.&nbsp; I am ever so relieved to see Mistress has not shot him through the head and abandoned his body in a fitting sewer.&nbsp; Mistress can only try to imagine my delight when he and his Imperial meatbag cronies bring unconscious meatbags aboard the ship, not to mention the only paying meatbag is running late.&nbsp; It has truly been a standout day in this old droid's memory banks."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 18:56:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Good to see you, too, HK.&nbsp; Try to be a little less cheerful next time, huh?&nbsp; And what do you mean the other paying passenger's running late?&nbsp; I don't want to wait around here any longer than I must."<br><br>She glances at Vornan.<br><br>"Unconscious bodies?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 19:03:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Just one.&nbsp; As I said, mostly willing.&nbsp; She is aware of the alternative and prefers this."<br><br>Just then, Aufra heard running footsteps coming toward the ship.&nbsp; Upon looking in their direction, she sees the passenger rushing toward them, suitcase in hand.<br><br>"Sorry, sorry!&nbsp; I'm here!&nbsp; Don't leave without me!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 19:26:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You made it.&nbsp; Good!&nbsp; Come on board and let's get out of here.&nbsp; Vornan, be a good steward and help the passengers settle in, please.&nbsp; We'll discuss our other business later."<br><br>Aufra turns to HK.<br><br>"Time for a little pre-flight prep.&nbsp; Ready to go, my surly pseudo-toaster?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 19:55:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vornan grudgingly plays the steward and helps the passenger aboard, while HK grudgingly plays the angry droid first mate... wait, that's what he always is.&nbsp; In any case, the ship is soon starside and speeding through hyperspace.<br><br>"Cautious Query: Precisely how long does Mistress plan to bring the meatbag along with her?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 19:59:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I can't exactly get rid of him, HK.&nbsp; Not without cause...and a reason.&nbsp; And while accidents happen," she rolls her eyes, "the people who sent him here are likely to pay even more attention to me if some mishap befalls him, if you get my drift."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 20:49:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Underhanded Suggestion: If I understand the situation, it is Mistress's parents who are the root cause of Mistress's troubles.&nbsp; Perhaps the accident should befall them...."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 20:56:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"And that, while cunning and clever and cutting straight to the heart of the matter, is neither within my powers to attempt, nor a welcome solution to the problem of my life.&nbsp; Do you know what would happen then?"<br><br>Aufra rolls her eyes.<br><br>"I'd have to go home and be a good little responsible Imperial citizen and take care of things.&nbsp; I don't really feel like doing that right now, you know?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 21:01:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Clarification: Mistress would then have the power and ability to appoint someone to her own position, and resume her travels unmolested."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 21:14:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"If only!&nbsp; Problem is, I'd really be in the spotlight, then.&nbsp; Now, I may not have a lot of power, but I can do more or less as I please."&nbsp; She frowns.&nbsp; "But I agree that a babysitter cramps my style."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 21:23:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				After a few minutes, Vornan joins the pair in the cockpit.<br><br>"Well, both our guests are resting comfortably.&nbsp; How long until we reach Nar Shadaa?"<br><br>The answer (12 days) is left to Aufra to give or withhold, as she chooses.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 21:25:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Assuming no problems, it should be just a bit under two weeks.&nbsp; No sweat.&nbsp; Why don't you go get strapped in back there?"&nbsp; Aufra gives him a wave-off, focused on her pre-flight work as she is...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 21:36:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Perhaps as Aufra expected, he remains in the cockpit, watching over the procedures.&nbsp; At least he doesn't interrupt or touch the control panels.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 21:40:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"You're going to be bored," she warns him dryly.&nbsp; "This'll take a while."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>24-10-2006, 22:03:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				He still seems content to wait it out.<br><br>Eventually, though, everything checks out.&nbsp; The new shield generator is working fine, the ship is humming along, and (so far) no catostrophic Imperial ambushes.<br><br>"If you have a moment, I think we should talk about our new charge."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-10-2006, 15:09:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"All right.&nbsp; HK, if you've got everything?"<br><br>Locking her panel, Aufra turns to regard Vornan thoughtfully.<br><br>"What's on your mind, Ship's Cook?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>25-10-2006, 19:52:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vornan accepted the title with a bit of a wry grin.<br><br>"Our new companion should be waking up soon.&nbsp; I thought you might want to meet her when you have a moment."<br><br>With that, he gives a short, probably sarcastic bow, then turns on his heel and walks into the body of the ship.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-10-2006, 20:18:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"All right, all right.&nbsp; Don't get it out of joint.&nbsp; I'm coming with you, then."&nbsp; Rolling her eyes, Aufra follows after him, shaking her head.&nbsp; "You might as well get to make the introductions and all, since you know her already.&nbsp; Sort of."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>25-10-2006, 20:30:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vornan chuckles to himself, and Aufra isn't quite sure whether it's in response to her attitude or her statements.&nbsp; Even so, he leads her to his room and opens the door.&nbsp; The person she sees on the bed is, at best, a shock.&nbsp; Right there, on her ship.<br><br>Leia Organa.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-10-2006, 20:34:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ohhhhhhh...kay.&nbsp; Isn't she kind of sort of a little bit wanted?"<br><br>Aufra raises an eyebrow and looks at Vornan.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>25-10-2006, 20:45:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vornan actually smiles at Aufra at that.<br><br>"So, it sounds like you are keeping up with current events.&nbsp; Some people outside the Expansion Rim haven't even heard of the dissolution of the Senate yet.&nbsp; But, yes, she has been wanted for some time for colluding with known Rebels.&nbsp; Of course, she <em>is</em> in Imperial custody right now, after all.&nbsp; Would you care for the whole story or just the short version?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-10-2006, 20:47:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Just what kind of Imperial Officer <em>are</em> you, anyway?"<br><br>Sighing heavily and crossing her arms, she adds "better gimme the long version.&nbsp; Not that I'm upset about the idea of having a Princess share my bed and all, but I am rather curious as to the how and why of it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>25-10-2006, 21:06:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm afraid that she's not technically a princess anymore, but that's another story entirely."<br><br>He sighs a bit and sits down.<br><br>"You remember that news report of the Rebel attack on an Imperial station?&nbsp; There's a bit more to that, but the important part is the reprisal.&nbsp; The part about locating the Rebel base was true, and a hastily coordinated strike destroyed it.&nbsp; Quite a few ships got away, however, including hers.&nbsp; Luckily they recorded her hyperspace jump trajectory and... well, let us say my 'division' was able to lay an ambush, much the same way as I was able to intercept your ship.&nbsp; A long-range shuttle brought her here, just in time I might add, and I had a brief opportunity to speak to her before bringing her to the ship."<br><br>He looks over at Leia and gives another sigh before turning back to Aufra.<br><br>"As big and scary as the Imperial Navy can be, they tend to be idiotic.&nbsp; They know a great deal about tactics but nothing about tact.&nbsp; They wouldn't know what to do with a prisoner like her, and I imagine she'd be crudely interrogated and then executed.&nbsp; The more intelligent Imperial officials like myself, however, don't want to make martyrs out of Rebels.&nbsp; Of course, she's not happy being captured, but she understands that as long as she's in my custody, she stays alive.&nbsp; Much the same is true of you, but you don't seem to have realized it yet."<br><br>He can't help himself from grinning a bit, and continues.<br><br>"She knows about the sexual nature of our purposes, and is agreeable to that as well.&nbsp; Probably because she knows that in the Navy's custody, she would be passed around the officers before her execution.&nbsp; I've made it clear we will expect to be... serviced, shall we say, at least one a day, and she will be sharing my bunk at night unless the three of us are together.&nbsp; Aside that, however, she is allowed to have headaches or not be in the mood at a particular time.&nbsp; I'd hate to sink the Navy's level of raping prisoners.&nbsp; I will spend part of each day interrogating her in my own fashion, and the rest of her time is her own.&nbsp; I think this arrangement will be agreeable to everyone, don't you?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-10-2006, 21:15:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Uh huh.&nbsp; And you just threatened your captain.&nbsp; That's mutiny, mister."<br><br>She gives him a quick glare.<br><br>"And I suppose you get to explain to anyone who just happens to board us for a customs inspection why she is not, in fact, the Rebel they're looking for.&nbsp; Very well.&nbsp; Your arrangement will do, but I'm going to want a little alone time with her myself."<br><br>She wags a finger at him.<br><br>"No monopolizing the merchandise."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>25-10-2006, 21:23:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Not threatening, just reminding you that I am here to keep you safe from forces that would otherwise destroy you indiscriminately if they caught you."<br><br>He returns her glare with a bit of a look and a quirked eyebrow.<br><br>"And please do not forget that I am on your side while I'm here.&nbsp; I hope you haven't forgotten the changes to your transponder codes.&nbsp; You'll not be stopped by any Imperial customs agent or inspection crew.&nbsp; Besides, I'm quite sure Leia is smart enough to keep her head down if inquiring eyes come prying."<br><br>At her wagging finger, he smiles.<br><br>"As I said, we are each guaranteed one servicing each day, and it doesn't have to be a threesome.&nbsp; If I may make a suggestion, however, I would think it better not to ask it of her until tomorrow.&nbsp; Give her a bit of time to adjust to the situation."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-10-2006, 21:26:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Very well.&nbsp; She gets the night off.&nbsp; Guess I'd better go tell HK to lay off the booze and hooker jokes.&nbsp; And I think perhaps you'd better give her some privacy.&nbsp; See to our other guest, perhaps?"<br><br>Aufra turns and walks slowly back to the cockpit, frowning in thought.&nbsp; This was definitely not what she expected...
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>25-10-2006, 21:30:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				HK is handling the cockpit quite well, as usual.<br><br>"Apparent Observation: It would appear that Mistress is rather unhappy with the new meatbags."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-10-2006, 21:53:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aufra throws herself into her chair, unlocks her board, and sighs.<br><br>"Mistress is less than entirely pleased with the <em>situation</em>, HK.&nbsp; The specific meatbags in question are not necessarily to blame for the circumstances of their meeting.&nbsp; One of them might be...but not the others.&nbsp; Oh, and lay off the booze and prostitute jokes for a while.&nbsp; One of our new friends may have tender sensibilities."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>25-10-2006, 23:21:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Polite Condescension: Well, Mistress has often said she enjoys advenure and excitement in her life.&nbsp; One might easily say Mistress was asking for it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 02:57:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Smartass droid."<br><br>But, belying her sarcasm, Aufra enjoys a good laugh instead.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 06:26:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Time seems to go slowly, as usual when traveling in hyperspace.&nbsp; It's a bit of a nice change to go back to playing pazaak without Vornan looking over your shoulder, but it reminds you of how much better the computer is at this game.<br><br>After a couple hours, your passenger comes into the cockpit.<br><br>"So, uh, Captain.&nbsp; If you don't mind my asking, have you ever been to Nar Shadaa?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 14:55:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Sooner or later, friend, I seem to get everywhere.&nbsp; I've probably been there a couple of times already...after the first thousand spaceports, they all look kind of alike," Aufra laughs.&nbsp; "Why do you ask?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 16:54:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well, to be honest, I've never been there before myself, and I'm a bit nervous about the Hutt presence.&nbsp; I was hoping you could suggest a hotel or cantina where I wouldn't run afoul of the more dangerous criminal elements."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 16:57:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Anything near to the spaceport is probably safer.&nbsp; The Hutts don't want to draw too much attention to the seedier side of things, so they 'discourage' going after folks just doing a little quick business.&nbsp; Thing is, as long as you pay them their cut and stay polite, the Hutts are usually quite civil.&nbsp; It's all business, you understand.&nbsp; &nbsp;Dead tourists cut into the gross profits..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 18:04:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ah, well, I'll try to remember that, Captain.&nbsp; Is there anything else I should know?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 18:13:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Try not to walk around loudly talking about how much money you have in your pockets," Aufra grins.&nbsp; "But, hey, you knew that already, right?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 18:23:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"More or less, heh.&nbsp; Well, I'll let you get back to work now."<br><br>With that, he went back into the ship, leaving Aufra with nothing to do once again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 18:39:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"HK, any suggestions for our passenger?&nbsp; I'd have asked earlier, but you make him nervous."<br><br>Aufra muses about slipping back to get a better look at Vornan's choice in temporary bedmates, but decides to behave herself for now.&nbsp; Time enough for that later.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 18:46:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Brief Assessment: The meatbag won't survive his stay on the planet.&nbsp; It is lucky that Mistress did not agree to provide passage back to the Core.<br><br>Time passes on, and eventually Vornan enters the cockpit with a plate of food.<br><br>"Dinner's on, Captain.&nbsp; I hope my cooking planetside hasn't spoiled you on the ship's food."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 18:48:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Now, now...if he wants to leave, and I'm still there, he can book passage like anyone else."&nbsp; Aufra playfully wags her finger at the droid.<br><br>Vornan's arrival gets a bit more genuine cheer out of her:<br>"Hardly.&nbsp; How's our other guest doing?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 18:53:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"She is having dinner as well at the moment.&nbsp; She's been... reluctant to reveal too much too soon, but I am confident that she will see the wisdom in cooperating soon enough."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 18:54:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Should I speak with her, do you think?&nbsp; You might be a little...overbearing."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 19:06:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I suppose it would be better that she meet you sooner rather than later, and much better that she meet you before you ask your share of her body.&nbsp; I'll have her come introduce herself when she is done eating."<br><br>With a grin and a short bow that once again screams sarcasm at the station Aufra has placed him in, he heads back into the ship.<br><br>About ten minutes later, Leia herself enters the cockpit.&nbsp; She is wearing a flowing white robe, and her hair is let down, reaching perhaps to the curve of her butt.&nbsp; Her face is quite lovely, but a bit cold, and her arms are crossed over her chest.<br><br>"Captain Aufra, I presume?&nbsp; I am Leia Organa."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 19:33:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Ahh...shall I assume that you do not wish attention brought to your state by the usual forms of address...Miss Organa?" Aufra rises and holds out her hand.&nbsp; "The circumstances of your arrival have been mostly explained.&nbsp; It appears my steward has a...shall we say...an excess of creativity when it comes to anticipating my desires.&nbsp; Please, have a seat."<br><br>Glancing at HK, she adds:<br><br>"I apologize for the roughness of your present company."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 19:43:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"There is no need to stand on ceremony, Captain.&nbsp; Leia will do."<br><br>She shakes Aufra's hand briefly, still keeping one arm acrosss her chest.&nbsp; She doesn't sit, either.<br><br>"Your steward... yes.&nbsp; He explained the circumstances to me already.&nbsp; They are... quite awkward, but I much prefer them to the fate other Rebel leaders have suffered."<br><br>She glances at the droid as well, and gives a slight shrug of her shoulders.<br><br>"The Rebel Alliance has had dealings with worse in the past.&nbsp; There are no apologies necessary, except perhaps I should apologize to you.&nbsp; I have never... had relations... with another woman before, and I don't much relish the idea.&nbsp; Your 'steward' was quite sure it was required, however, so I shall do my best."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 19:48:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aufra rolls her eyes and shakes her head.<br><br>"Ahh.&nbsp; I tell him to find me a nice girl who won't mind my attentions...he finds me a nice girl who's never even thought about it.&nbsp; That does make matters awkward, doesn't it?"<br><br>She grins at the droid.<br><br>"There's another reason for your list."<br><br>Turning back to Leia, she laces her fingers behind her neck and leans back in her chair.<br><br>"If I promise to take it slow, will that help?&nbsp; Or would you prefer I be as unkind and demanding as possible, to ensure that you don't actually decide to like me?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 20:03:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Nothing personal, but I doubt there is any risk of liking you.&nbsp; The circumstances are just too strange.&nbsp; Perhaps the best thing would be to just tell me what to do to please you, and let me do that as best I can."<br><br>She sighs and looks down.<br><br>"Your 'steward' has told me he will try to get a new companion for the two of you on Nar Shadaa.&nbsp; I hope you can forgive me if I strongly encourage you to go along with that.&nbsp; It's nothing personal, it's just... my life is in the hands of one of the most dangerous men in the galaxy, and the Alliance will most likely struggle without me.&nbsp; I don't have much reason to hope for a good ending to all this."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 20:09:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Dangerous?"<br><br>Aufra sighs.<br><br>"I was afraid of that...and there's no getting rid of him, either.&nbsp; Long story.&nbsp; Well, no matter.&nbsp; We'll just have to find a way to work everything else out."<br><br>She raises an eyebrow.<br><br>"But what if you please me sufficiently that I don't want a replacement?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 20:13:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She gives a wry sort of half-grin.<br><br>"Then I will have to appeal to your 'steward' in the matter.&nbsp; After all, I'm his prisoner, not yours."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 20:19:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Unless you wish to be."<br><br>And then Aufra claps a hand over her mouth.<br><br>"Sorry.&nbsp; That just slipped out."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 20:32:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Leia chuckles a bit, briefly.<br><br>"I would probably prefer it, if you promised to return me to the Alliance.&nbsp; Neither of us has a say in the matter anymore, however.&nbsp; Speaking of which, I'd best get back before he thinks we are plotting something."<br><br>She gives Aufra a short nod, then turns and heads back into the ship.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 20:38:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Or you could tell him I wanted a sneak preview of the goodies..." Aufra calls after Leia.&nbsp; Then she looks over at HK.<br><br>"Next time, remind me to ask your judgment of the situation before agreeing to anything."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 21:08:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aside a snide comment about drawing a blaster after the fight is already over, HK is blessedly gentle on Aufra.&nbsp; And, much to her chagrin/delight, no one else pesters her that night.&nbsp; Soon enough she feels the call of the old familiar bunk.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>26-10-2006, 21:41:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				And for a change, she's only too happy to be sleeping by herself.&nbsp; The next day, ship-time, she decides to go a little less formal and leaves her hair loose.<br><br><em>Let's see if Princess Prissy-pants can't learn to loosen up a little.</em>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>27-10-2006, 05:49:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The next morning, Aufra awakes to the smell of breakfast and the sound of moaning.&nbsp; There can be little guess where it comes from; it seems Vornan is taking his share early.&nbsp; At least he had the decency to leave food on the stove, if Aufra's nose isn't betraying her.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>27-10-2006, 05:55:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rolling her eyes at the promptness of Vornan's attentions to their 'guest', Aufra helps herself to some breakfast and then heads to the cockpit to check on HK.<br><br>"Morning, you cynical rust-bucket.&nbsp; How's the watch going?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>27-10-2006, 06:06:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Conjecture: The Imperial meatbag seems to be doing an excellent job of fucking the Rebel meatbag."<br><br>Ah, HK.&nbsp; The one steady rock in Aufra's life.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>27-10-2006, 15:01:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Yeeeees, I had gathered that...typical man, really.&nbsp; Didn't even wait until after breakfast.&nbsp; And now, I shall have to pick up the pieces."&nbsp; Shaking her head and laughing quietly, she sits and checks the boards, lapsing into a long and thoughtful silence.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CirclMastr</strong> on <strong>27-10-2006, 17:14:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				The control panels are all as they should be.&nbsp; At least Aufra can't hear the moaning from the cockpit, though apparently HK can (or could, if the moans have stopped by now).<br><br>"Bold Conjecture: Perhaps Mistress would be in a better mood if she had been the one to fuck the Rebel meatbag first."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Star-Fu: Apsara (CirclMastr and MadPanda)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>27-10-2006, 17:23:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I wasn't exactly given a choice in the matter.&nbsp; But, if you think I ought to spend the rest of the day cleaning up after Vornan..."&nbsp; She shrugs.&nbsp; "Maybe after lunch."
			</dd>
		</dl>
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