Hoth: Blood and Ice

[Ree-var Four]

Four remained focused on the game. "They have not sent anyone to detain me. Either they do not object to my presence, or they are fond of their security personnel."

She took the opportunity to scan the small crowd around them, both metaphorically and literally. "It is possible they have been bribed. My employer is very efficient with the logistics of his revenge."

[Baesal Zyn]

Baesal kept pace in the game and it cool

''Distinct possibility'' she admitted ''I am unfamiliar with bounty hunting...it too indiscreet to ask who you are looking for?''

[Zeno Thul]

Zeno nods in agreement with the question. A manhunt would be so much fun. The vicious ball of aggression in the core of his being started bouncing around like a puppy on a leash.

[Ree-var Four]

"It's not bounty hunting," Four clarifies with annoyance. "A Rodian stole something from Nakta the Hutt, so Nakta sent my pack to kill him. It's an assassination."

[Baesal Zyn]

''I see'' she made her move ''Who is it? I am looking for someone myself if I see your target I would could you''

[Ree-var Four]

"Rodian named Beezlediz. Word is that he has fallen in with the White Maw group." Four started to expand her Empire into Zeno's territory. "Not that it will change things for him."

[Zeno Thul]

Having realized his position was pretty untenable, Zeno started focusing on trading systems for systems when anyone encroached. In particular he was focused on the meta around the game, knowing that a lot of people are bothered by border gore. He made a thorough, chaotic mess before eventually being eliminated.

"Well, let's try to make that happen without upsetting the negotiations. Maybe they can be drawn into a trap?"

[Baesal Zyn]

Baesal responds to Zeno's moves with her own by digging into Ree-Var's territory

[Ree-var Four]

Four just doubles down on offense and tosses all pretense of defense aside. "The negotiations are irrelevant."

[Zeno Thul]

"To your mission, probably. But since you are here with other people on a mission that is relevant to themselves, things will go smoother for you if you keep it in consideration. If you take out your target and that leads to the Republic mission failing then you end up making enemies that you could avoid by ensuring your mission doesn't clash. It may be irrelevant to your mission, but it isn't irrelevant to repeat work and future smooth operations in Republic space."

Four takes his last system and he smirks.

[Baesal Zyn]

Baesal takes up the opportunity left by Zeno to cut several sectors to make sure they stop providing Four with what she would need to sustain her growth or recoup what she had just spent to eliminate the Duke.

[Ree-var Four]

Four trade empire begins to collapse as her trade routes fall one by one. "The negotiations are irrelevant because the Republic is irrelevant. Republic in charge, Empire in charge; it doesn't matter. Either way the Hutts make money and pull the strings."

Standing up, she waves her hand over the holo-display, forfeiting her losing position.

[Baesal Zyn]

''Good game'' the jedi calls ''Three way games end often this way''

[Zeno Thul]

Directed at Four, "If you say so. But if someone you consider irrelevant takes you into custody you can only feel irony," he says with a chuckle.

"Good game indeed. It seems I am neither of your equal."

[Ree-var Four]

Four makes a sound that might have been a snort. It was hard to tell through the helmet. "Gank do not get taken into custody. The Republic should have learned that during the Massacres."

She glances down at the holo-table. "The game was difficult but strategic. No complaints."

[Zeno Thul]

"I didn't grow up in the Republic so I have a different view of history than the Republic. Not everything made it to me yet. I assume that was a mass suicide murder spree that your people committed against someone?"

[Ree-var Four]

Four nods at the assumption. "Yes. Against everyone."

She motions to Baesel's robes. "They had to invent combat druids and lightsabers to stop us. It was a good war."

Her attention turns back to Zeno. "There is no shame in not being taught that history. The Republic likes to pretend it did not happen. But now, you know."

[Zeno Thul]

"Well, sounds like an interesting way to live. I'm not really a stranger to excessive violence. I wonder if your rates are reasonable. Are you freelance or exclusive to one of the Hutts? If you can, I'd be interested in keeping your contact info."

[Ree-var Four]

"My pack works - worked - for Nakta the Hutt. I am not allowed to enter into other contracts." She pauses, as if debating something. "However, I enjoy killing people, and there are no restrictions in my contract on uncompensated murder."

[Zeno Thul]

"Good to know. I'll keep you in mind next time I need someone to murder for me and I don't mind if everyone finds out. That would be a bit unlike me though because I would probably try myself. But who knows..."

[Ree-var Four]

"Gank are pack hunters. We are accustomed to working alongside others." Her shoulders move in a shrug. "Someone else for them to shoot at."

[Baesal Zyn]

While that tidbit of history was not quite accurate, as far as she knew, she would not dispute the gank for now.

Let people have their victories

''We should game again...I have a few games we could play in the future''

[Ree-var Four]

Four nods at the suggestion. "I am leaving now."

She does just that, heading toward the bay door that led to the mess hall.

/exit

[Zeno Thul]

Four having walked off, Zeno nods his agreement.

"I'm definitely up for that. You do get the honor of being the first Jedi to defeat me," he says with a grin.

He gives Baesal a nostalgic look. Images don't really match up.

He picks up his chair to help put it away.

[Baesal Zyn]

''You just did not face the right ones Zeno.'' she replied, keeping cool ''Once in my ship I suppose we can talk, if you have the time.''