Episode 1: Making Friends and Shooting People (Page 3 of 3)

Caden watched the flare of tensions with a concerned look. Once Rekara had left, he turned to Cyrenia. "I don't think he meant anything by it, ma'am. Rek's a genuinely nice guy, far as I can tell-"

Breaking off mid sentence he spun around at the last second to snatch a metal staff tossed at his head. Striding towards him, Raisa grinned, brandishing her own. "Want a shot at the top bunk, brother?"

Spoken like a true Echani. Mostly a formality, since he'd never been able to beat her one on one before, but in an enclosed space like this? Who knew? "Oh it's on, sister..." He twirled the staff behind his back and settled into a defensive crouch. The two slowly began to circle the mostly obstruction-free cargo bay floor, each looking for an opening. "You did pack the kolto gel, right?" The green slimy medicine would be needed for bruise/cut treatments post-sparring.

"All we had. Why, you plan on getting hit?" Raisa teased, before abruptly darting forward, bringing her staff around in a leg sweep that caught Caden off guard. As he hit the floor he rolled left, bringing up his staff to deflect her follow-up strike sideways before using an open palm strike to knock her backwards off him. As soon as he was on his feet she was on him, the two trading a rapid-fire series of strikes and counterstrikes that filled the air with metallic ringing sounds.

It didn't take long for Rekara to get his gear stored away in the cabin, but what he did have was neatly stowed.  He hummed a tune from home as he worked, and soon heard the sounds of combat coming from down the hall.  He stopped by the galley and poured himself a mug of fresh coffee, then walked back to the hold to watch the contestants battle it out.  He walked up next to Cyrenia and smiled, then turned his attention to the twins.

Rekara

Rekara watched the bout with interest as he sipped his coffee, and winced when Caden landed on the deck.  "Ouch", he said quietly.  When Raisa asked for a new opponent, Rekara was quick to respond, saying, "No, no, thank you Raisa, I have no skill in such pursuits."  When she asked the LT, the pilot looked over at her for her response.  She was a deadly opponent in combat, and he wondered if the two women were about to spar.

Rekara

OOC: Silver, since based off the rolls you win the fight by a slim margin, I'd like you to RP the close

IC: Raisa circled the merc slowly, making a brief lunge occasionally as she probed her defenses, looking for an opening. As soon as she struck, though, she realized she'd have to change her pattern of attack; Cyrenia wasn't as fast as Caden, but she hit a hell of a lot harder and could take a harder hit as well. Blast, she thought, shifting stance. Blitz tactics weren't gonna work, this was a "wear them down" fight, and the trooper hadn't just fought a moment ago.

Darting in, she brought the staff down with raw force, attempting to stagger the older fighter.

Rekara watched the fight closely, fascinated by the skilled movements of the contestants.  Back and forth. move and countermove, each testing the other... it was amazing.  Then suddenly, like the strike of an angler fish, Cyrenia made a move that put Raisa on the mat.  It reminded him never to let anyone with a melee weapon in hand get close to him.  "Well done, both of you", he said encouragingly.

Rekara

OOC: Nah you good fam

IC: From her position on the floor, Raisa did her best to tune out her brother laughing as she rolled forward onto her feet. "Thanks," she said, extending a hand to Cyrenia, pointedly not looking at Caden. "You fought well, lieutenant. I am honored to have you by my side for this mission." She smiled ruefully. "I am ashamed to admit that I was overconfident. It is good to have oneself grounded from time to time."

Caden walked over to Rekar, still smiling as he gestured around them at the ship. "Got her ship shape, fueling's done... we're ready to fly when the captain says go." He chewed thoughtfully on one nail. "You got any experience flying one of these things? I hear they handle pretty smoothly, if a touch sensitive one the controls. 'course, the guy who told me that wasn't exactly the most sober of sources, so I'm not sure I'd put any stock into his word on it."

OOC: A'ight Fam

IC: Cyrenia blinked twice as she helped Raisa up and gave her another one of her ice cold smiles. "Think nothing of it, I'm sure you just underestimated me because of my advanced age compared to yours" She said as she held the staff out for Caden to take from her.

Glancing at Ki'ora finally she rolled her eyes. "I have control over my strength, my intention was to knock her down, not break her ribs."

Finally to Rekara "Pilot Rekara, are we good to go?"

Cyrenia

Rekara turned as he started down the access ramp and replied, "I am completing the pre-flight now, LT.  As soon as this is completed successfully, we will be ready to lift ship."  He waited for a second to see if she was  going to add a comment, then turned and headed down to the hanger floor. 

Using the data pad as a guide, combined with his own knowledge and experience, Rekara checked the new ship from stem to stern.  It all seemed to be in good order, but he'd be able to tell more about this lovely lady when he got her into space.  In a short time, the pilot returned to the ship's interior and sought out Cyrenia.

"Captain, we are good to lift ship.  I have spoken with Engineer Caden, who assures me all is ready from his perspective."  He paused and then asked her, "Permission to lift ship?"

Rekara

With an excited grin, Caden casually smacked his hand against the loading ramp controls. The ramp lifted up and sealed into place with a metallic thud. Once that was done, he strode confidently off towards the port engine control; everything was ready, but it never hurt to watch the machinery in action. Just in case.

Gathering the dueling staffs, Raisa headed for the arms room to pack everything away. Wouldn't do to have stray items floating around when they left atmo.

Ki’ora awkwardly stumbled into a jump seat and strapped herself in “I hate exiting atmo” She said quietly as she waited for the suck.

Rekara the comm garbles for a moment and then the Nar Shadaa Control comes in crystal clear “Clear for exit Eliza Battle. Thank you for choosing Nar Shadaa”

(Just going to move us along here)

IC: The coordinates were given, the planet was Sollust, the location was it’s moon Sollun. The lieutenant gave the orders to jump to the coordinates as Ki’ora took some kind of pills for sickness in the cargo bay.

It was time to exfil

Upon the point that the ship was safely out of orbit and into lightspeed. Cyrenia unlocked her magboots and stood up. Making her way into the cockpit and giving the pilot a firm pat on the shoulder.

"Excellent job, just as I remembered. Now, maintain the con for now, the infantry and I shall concoct a battle plan. Aye?"