Thread: Calm Before the Storm (Star Wars Rise of the Empire) IC Main Thread

Ever since the Empire had risen to power on Coruscant, there had been a major crackdown on illegal activity. Nykei doubted it was out of any concern for the safety of its citizenry, but rather, another way to All the old spots for smugglers to land, to meet with contacts and drop off goods, had been shut down, and were shut down faster than new ones could be established. Coruscant was no place for an illegal smuggler's operation. Flying in that airspace, without approval, wouldn't even get you arrested just shoot down. Less paperwork that way. Luckily for the Lucky Hand, they had a perfectly legitimate reason for coming to Coruscant today. Alythra Tann, a Zeltron envoy, would be their passenger. And while she was the official reason for being here, the actual reason was pick up the last member of their little crew, as well as to meet the contact, and get the details on the job they were going to pull. All it meant to Nykei was that she has official permission to land along an approved course, handled by the ship's computers and ground control. She hardly needed to be present in the cockpit to handle landing, but what else was she going to do? Still, she didn't mind. Captain Kam had offered her a nice cut of the taking, and if this all she needed to do, so be it. Who needed heart-pounding excitement, anyways? All the details were figured out already, set firm by the perfectly legitimate reason for being here. They'd leave planet again in a little less than a standard day. Just enough time to refuel and restock necessities. Maybe she'd look into some sublight stabilizers, and push this baby to point 2 above lightspeed. Nykei flicked switched and doubled check readings for landing, more to feel busy than out of any real necessity. The gentle descent of the freighter didn't really sit right with her, nerves craving the thrill of speed and the throb of an engine between her legs, but she pushed the thoughts from her mind. This was her life now. Touching down in ten minutes. Local Time will be 948 am. Alythra Tann awoke to a mass of flesh and the insistent beeping of her communicator. Crawling over the nude woman snuggled in beside her, she managed to reach her comlink. The display flickered before becoming solid, notifying her that the Lucky Hand would be landing shortly. They weren't slotted to leave again until tomorrow morning, but she wanted to meet the crew and get herself acquainted with the ship. It would be her home for at least the next six months, since she signed a transportation contract with the captain. Ylessia, the blonde human beneath her, stirred, blinking blue eyes against the sunlight filtering in through the curtains. Well, good morning to you too, she teased, shifting so creamy skin slid against carmine flesh. I am not sure who was more insatiable last night, you or the client. Alythra laughed and glanced over at the naked man on the other side of her, still tangled up with the dark-haired Miko. Most men who hired three escorts at a time hardly had the stamina to make good use of them, but banking manager, Iantho Halfri, had risen to the challenge. Multiple times. Well, last night had to serve as a farewell party, Alythra explained, planting a soft kiss on Ylessia's forehead, I am setting off tomorrow morning. Ylessia nodded, and stretched, showing off that lithe figure, Are you coming back? Eventually, I am sure, Alythra explained, picking through the discarded clothing on the floor to find her dress. A breezy violet number, hugging her breasts and hips, with high slits that left her legs bare. I took a six-month contract, so I will see how that goes. Another beep, but this time it was Ylessia's comlink. Still nude, the blonde thumbed through her messages, Oh, I got invited to a ball at the imperial place, 5000 credits for the evening. You should come too, Aly. The Zetron shook her head. She'd been to a few of those gatherings, and while it was usually easy money, Alythra alwfelt off there. Like the palace was filled with a draft that chilled to the bone. An undercurrent of discomfort that always left her slightly ill. It was one of the reasons she wanted to leave Coruscant. No, I want to get to know the crew of the ship I will be on. Yeah, 'get to know them?' Ylessia teased, nudging her as she retrieved her clothes and shoes. Alythra smirked, Maybe, if they want that. Ylessia dressed and nudged Miko awake. Should I wake him up too? I need to get paid, so I can pick up a new dress for tonight. Nah, he put in as much work as we did last night. Let him rest, Alythra shook her head, and thumbed her credit account, I'll cover your fees, and collect the entire amount from him. For now, however, I am going to shower here. With a final fond hug to both women, Alythra made for the bathroom.