Hoth: Blood and Ice

[Darth Bellious]

A busy morning for the Bitch. Taking advantage of good weather and of superior company, the ship was blazing a path to what could be a listening post of some people Darth Bellious was familiar with.

Snow albedoing through the portholes, it made Hoth look like a habitable world, even enjoyable for the purpose of winter sports.

[Dapper Dog]

OOC: Is she going by herself or are we waiting for people?

[Darth Bellious]

[Waiting for at least Nudie]

[Nudimsu]

There a audible yawn from the cockpit as he begins to adjust into the seat. He had a long night and only so much time to grab a cup of caf before he was asked to come play escort this morning. If only there was so much opportunity to earn a paycheck so regularly.

"So...mind telling me what we're doing out here?"

[Darth Bellious]

"Heading to a place where I can possibly meet some resourceful acquaintances if they happen to be there." She offered him a cup of caf with a merchandise logo of Jimhol's Den. "It's going to be a while. Having two Chiss on board with their superior intellect, I am going to take advantage of it. I'd like your analysis of the current situation on Hoth, after you awaken. Before, I'll tell you what I got from those frequencies you discovered."

Moyr summarised it to Nudimsu.

[Nudimsu]

She was trying to butter him up with that comment; it was obvious.

Though, it was also hard to dispute the evidence.

He nodded to the explanation, listening. "Well, glad to see you've been keeping track of that frequency."

[Darth Bellious]

"I enjoy having a big picture. They usually come from small pieces. Perhaps we can get more of those pieces soon." She gestured to their horizon. "I want to know how you have assembled yours, especially after the last night's meeting with Valkorion's consort."

[Nudimsu]

"I'll be fine. I ended up having a rough time sleeping last night. Lots to plan, lots to figure. I've calculated as much as we could and with what I am capable of factoring in, while helping Breela sort thru her own problems. Suppose a good night's rest was never going to be a option." Nudimsu nodded his head and began to consume the caf. " Everything else at this point must be left to chance. Or to the Force, if you prefer."

[Darth Bellious]

"I'd rather keep tabs on what the Force is doing rather than just let it do whatever." Moyr chuckled. "Yet you haven't answered my question. Will your plan from yesterday be implemented? I haven't heard from Senya."

[Nudimsu]

"As much as it can be." He shrugs. "Enough variables exist to change things, but on the whole, it seems as if that is what will happen."

[Darth Bellious]

"Do you think there is a substantial link between Vaylin and the pirates? I still don't know who has armed them."

[Nudimsu]

"Oh yes, enough at least to warrant her. Saw them together awhile back. As for the new ships, they must be from the Eternal Empire. Only thing that connects everything together.

[Darth Bellious]

"I wonder if this path can be walked back. I bet at least a part of the pirate leadership knows where this assistance has arrived from." She meant that speculated space in the Unknown Regions.

[Nudimsu]

"As I mentioned, one of the leaders is Chiss. He may not know where it comes from, but is likely not a fool either about the cost of the assistance." He stared out into the scene, looking for any sign of life.

[Darth Bellious]

"I wonder if a meeting with him could be arranged."

[Nudimsu]

"Possibly. The Republic did come here to negotiate with them, after all. I am sure you could find some interested parties should you try looking for them to assist you in such a task."

[Darth Bellious]

"Do you know someone who could act as a conduit?"

[Nudimsu]

"Not entirely. Tried to make contact with them, but it was a bust. After that, got wrapped in other things for a few weeks. Pipka has a in, maybe, but they may be more on guard right now. Best bet would be to speak to a Jedi."

[Darth Bellious]

"It is not good news. Perhaps I have one Jedi in mind to speak to, though no idea if she is the right one. I was wondering if there are some Chiss customs that would prevent rejecting a calm meeting. If Razzya came with you, perhaps."

[Nudimsu]

"It is something to consider, I suppose. If anyone would have that possibility, it would be Razzya, as she is the only one a part of the Ascendency. Possibly that other Chiss I've seen with the Czerka woman." He paused and looked to Razzya. "Hah ch'aah cant tah baz en'ketcsin'cah ror tisci bah to Ch'arsan'ban's vim ea ch'am en'cassuct ch'at csei vutor nah baz bun'zan'o."

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Translation: It's possible he is infiltrating on behalf of the Ascendency and any disruption to that would not be welcome.

[Darth Bellious]

" Csei s cart ch'a nat cantas. Csican, Ch'ah viz ttezutah tasn'ah rah csei s cart to en'hn g'et csan bezan." Razzya responded in an almost droning tone.

[This is a distinct possibility. However, I'd rather learn if this is the case than keep guessing.]

[Nudimsu]

"Rah hah carcir, vah bazir cart to nor in'a tah csarcican't csivun'cah." He paused. "Mah ch'itt'tam, to nor in'a bah eo ch'ao'cusecit ch'at bacin'bah."

He looked over at the Darth and drank some more of that caf. "I was just explaining to Razzya some possibilities to that encounter that she would have to consider about this encounter. "

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If it is, you would be the only one he would tell. -- At least, the only one with the authority authority to ask.

[Darth Bellious]

"If there are indeed such possibilities, I think you both should explore them. But now, I think we're approaching the spot."

Moyr pointed to the horizon.

[I think we're ready here, DD.]

[Dapper Dog]

The squat structure and ice covered landing field, comes into view.

[Darth Bellious]

Darth Bellious sent forth Bex Company codes to see if they would be received. These were old codes, but they could check out.