Tuwan Kun, a Neti that ended up planted on this site after accidentally tagging along as a dormant seed on a bounty hunter's boot. It resides in a back room, where it runs the show, kept alive by many lamps. It shapeshifts to a tree when visitors ar…
I keep my face impassive, but feel some surprise, and approval, that Kelb is withholding who the backer is. The name might scare them off, ending our job. And if Xyxis and Myalla can't figure it out, well. There's a sucker born every minute, as they…
My head tails lift inquisitively. I press my wrists together in front of me. "I can play that way, Mistress." I know what she means, and I swear I'll stop just as soon as she stops looking so warm and delicious.
Probably.
She melts so beautifully.
I slide my hand up her cheek, lean forward, and take her lower lip between my teeth, biting just hard enough. I purr against her mouth.
"Yes...much tastier."
My spirits are high right now, and my blood is warmed by the mixture of warrior and maiden of the woman beside me. "I do! Refreshing and good for the digestion." I slow our pace to a stop, and tuck a finger under her chin, meeting our eyes. "I suspe…
"Here's what's going to happen, Tivudi. You're going to sell your stock. We have a buyer lined up. You're going to leave. You're going to tell your boss, he needs to play by the rules as well. That the only reason this place remains such a beautiful…
I glance at Kelb, my head tails tensing and relaxing pleasurably at the tone of derision in her voice. "He should do as he's told, like a good child whose elders know better."
"You think you'd have learned not to mess with your betters, Tivudi. It's why you're here in the first place. Children shouldn't try and play with grown ups."
"I'm a Twi'lek, Tivudi. I appreciate cunning, and order. The rules of the universe. Women birth. The stars tug on the planets. The strong devour the weak." I pause to let that sink in.
"You, Tivudi, you drukstain, you have been stupid. You have b…
I feel a lazy smile spill. "You've almost got that right. If you're lucky, you'll be able to receive visitors tomorrow. The next day at best." I step forward, looming over him by a good quarter meter. "Unless, of course, we come to an arrangement."
I'm standing a little ways away, out of line of sight. I've got my blaster rifle in a sling holster across my chest, keeping it prominent. I've dressed in my Go Gear. A heavy, black, lightly armored trench coat over bulky utility pants and a tight-f…
A loose smile, head tilt, eye twinkle. "I've taken care of their muscle - they're not dead, just relocated - and I've arranged a buyer for Tivudi's goods."
I smile brightly. "We'll take care of that part. We'll be in touch to let you know when you can scoop the product. We'll make sure it's a good price." I feel my head tails twitch in satisfaction. Kelb will be so pleased.
"No, thanks, though. We're looking for whoever's in charge, or whoever represents someone in charge. We have a business proposition to discuss." I toss the packet of spice we bought into the little dude's hand.