New Additions 3

After making the exchange and getting the credits from Cressc, me and Wires passed through the black market's stalls with an briefcase filled to the brim with credits. Of course he kept it hidden under his disguise, who knows what the characters here would do once they get a sniff of cash.

Eventually we got to one of the exits and began to head for our next destination.

As we moved my dog-like nose caught a whiff of something magnificent. What? Travelling around like this burns through calories not to mention my its been a couple of hours since I had some food. Making my decision, Wires was dragged over to a food stall where a human was selling some sort of meaty burger. To be honest I don't want to know what its made of, it would probably put me off it. Shit, nearly had flashback to my stay on Dathomir, the things I ate there have scarred me for life.

Quickly paying for the food and a drink, we continue our excursion.

Between bites I asked Wires "How far away is this place".

Checking a hologram Wires replies "It should be about 20 minutes in... this direction." before powering off the device.

"Master are you sure about this, wouldn't it be easier to hire people the normal way" the droid questioned.

"Definitely, plus it's not as if it's going to be hard. These guys aren't part of a bigger network, and even if they were it wouldn't make a difference. People disappear all the time, especially down here"

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In front of us is a 2 story building, it's run down just like the rest of the houses around here. But unlike the rest, I could hear faint sound coming from this one, indicating that someone is inside.

Not wasting anymore time I dib the cigarette out on the side of the residence and pressed the door bell.

Not long after a TT-8L gatekeeper droid popped out from a slot in the wall, it's orange sensor probing us with small movements as if waiting for us to speak.

"We came here for your new product" nothing happened, "Cressc sent us here" the droid moved from side to side inspecting the two of us before falling back into the wall slot.

Not long after the doors slid open, revealing 3 Quarren thugs with their blasters at the ready. The one at the front grumbled "Follow us, the product's through the back" and they parted to the sides, allowing us to walk through the middle.

As we passed through the two that we're giving directions flanked us from the back, probably in case we try something funny. As if it's going to make a difference.

The go through the empty halls till we reach a large room near the back of the house. The place had a couple leaks and a deep musty smell, letting everyone know that it's been uncleaned for quite some time. Within the room were another 9 Quarren which most of were sitting down drinking and eating. Seeing no other species apart from the squid men led me to believe that this was solely a band of Quarren pirates.

But the main thing that drew my eyes were the people chained to the wall. All Twi'lek woman, 12 with a variety of skin tone shackled down and barely clothed with rags. Their facial expression's looking varying from downtrodden and defeated to ones filled with malice.

The main Quarren led me over to the girls, "As you can see we've got a diverse selection of female Twi slaves for sale. All of them are in good condition fresh from the slavers, no mutilations or bodily scars either. You can have your pick for the right price".

Taking my time, I look at the slaves one by one, they all have varying reactions as I do so. Some looked scared, while the tougher ones looked me dead in the eye with vicious expressions. The Quarren allowed me to do so, as it was normal for potential buyers to inspect their slaves.

Stepping back from the Twi, I look towards the Quarren boss and asked "How much do they cost?" I only had to buy a bit more time, Wires was almost done scanning for any extra lifeforms in the building.

Touching his tentacles he replied "Well, we don't have any special colours here so... 10000 credits for one, I can do 25000 if you buy three".

Pretending to ponder other the price for a moment, I get the signal from Wires that informed me it was only these guys we need to deal with. "Sounds like a fair deal... but I have a counter offer".

The Quarren closed the distance slightly in anticipation of my offer, when suddenly I pulled a blaster pistol out and strung him full of plasma.

This was the cue for Wires to star plating, his arms moved in normally impossible angles as he fired shots towards the slow reacting Quarren. While he unloaded his ammunition on, Wires moved in front of the girls using his newly installed shield to block stray shots heading for them.

After killing their boss I proceed to fire at the others, taking them out one by one. One through the head and one through the heart, at least I think I'm not sure where the hearts are on Quarrens. A couple of times an enemy shot flew at me, but in the end they never caused any trouble. With small practiced movements I narrowly avoided them, returning my own fire back at the senders.

In no, time the pirates were all dead, sprawled over the floor and table tops. The charred smell spread throughout the room, breaking the twi'leks out of their reverie, bringing their attention to my self and the incognito droid.

Watching a few people die, won't be near the worst thing these girls have seen if they were caught by pirates, so not wasting any time I tell them what I wanted.

"Listen up, I'm in need of some workers for the new business I'm starting up. An people of your appearance, would make the job easier. Therefore I'm offering you work, not slavery or indentured servitude. But a job where you'll get fair pay and protection."

As I spoke, the chains attaching them to the walls were being undone by Wires, hopefully showing the girls I'm serious about the proposal and not just trying to scam them.

Once they were all free, they nervously looked between me the two of us, as if pleading of permission to do something.

"You can speak to each other. I'm not forcing you into anything, you know" I said.

After I said that it only took a few moments for some of the Twi's to drop down on their knees and accept my offer. Although some of the stronger willed individuals, got in a huddle and began discussing what they should do.

For the ones that already accepted I told the to stand up and wait to see what the others were going to do.

It didn't take long for the rest to come t o an agreement, they realised that staying down here wasn't a great idea for survival. Having no weapons or money is a sure fire way to end up in the same situation as before, so it was better to go with me, even if it seemed a bit risky.

"Now, that's all decided I've got a question for all of you. Can you remember where the ship that these guys used to bring you here is?" I asked the ladies.

A green skinned Twi'lek stepped forwards as she told me "I can bring you to it, if that's what you want".

"Lead the way- wait." Looking towards Wires I tell him "Go and fetch them some clothes, it'll be problematic if they leave like this".

All of them were barely clothed and I can't be arsed killing everyone idiot in the streets that want a piece of them.

While Wires was away I started to get to know my new employees. Getting their names, ages and other information about their back grounds. I found out that they were all stolen from a Zygerrian slaver ship before being took here to be sold off for a high price.

Soon enough Wires came back with baggy cloaks from the Twi'leks and we were took to the Quarrens ship by Aola, the green twi'lek that spoke up before.

At the location was an ALC-9 Aurore-class Freighter with a few minor weapon mods applied. Although the girls didn't like it I told them to get back into the cargo compartment of them ship so we could get going.

Piloting the ALC over to where we docked coruscant freighter, I typed in some commands onto my wrist panel and got the ship to follow behind us so we could being our ascent.

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Sitting on one of the bar stool with an icy glass of beer, I was going into more depth about what their jobs will entail, when an unexpected guest arrived at the door.

"I heard someone here was looking for me" said a mature feminine voice, which sounded strangely familiar.

Turning to the door, one hand on my blaster prepared to take it out a moments notice. At least it was until I realised who it was.

"Ros Lai, nice seeing you again".