Dont Tea Me Bro

[Ash]

Cambrielle: The capital city of the planet Ralltiir, and A city filled with riches: and a large man sitting at a nice little outdoors cafe was planning on getting his hands on some. It wasn't money in the direct sense, but it could be worth quite a bit on the black market, which was the entire plan for this man, who looks so inconspicuous just sitting there, enjoying his meal and sipping his little, bright colored drink.

Ash lightning look like almost any other tourist, with clothes meant for the temperate environment that Raltiir was. He had on a long sleeve shirt, hiding his muscled and scared arms, and dyed the white part of his hair black, making it match the rest of it. He actually had a peaceful look to him, and he ignored the glances his got from people.

After a short time, Ash paid his check, and left the cafe, heading away from it and to a nearby park near the center of the city. He spent a bit of time in the park, keeping time with the sun and his internal clock, and then, after a little while, sat down on a bench near the edge of the park, and lit up a cigarette. He was now waiting for his partner in crime, and for the countdown until the start of the mission.

[Poludnica]

Ambience

The stale, smokey air around her stirred slightly as she left the speeder, cloak billowing around her little form as the woman momentarily paused. The park was big and boisterous like almost everything on Raltiir. She didn't have such memories though. For her Raltiir composed of filthy streets, slums and a poor orphanage. Till this day Ana could recall stench of a dirty backyard and vast city shining on the horizon. Out of reach.

Now everything was different. The girl reached into the Force, after all these years still something unfamiliar and alien. Among the simple folk there was a stronger presence burning though its light was not as bright as her former master. Maybe even weaker than hers. Slowly, the red head human began to walk toward the fellow force user. She knew little of him, but Ana already disliked him. This mission was supposed to be her and her only but now there was another for the ride. Being a lone wolf, Anushka tended to bite rather than cooperate.

There he was...Ana stopped in her tracks. That was not a man, that was a mountain of one. Even sitting the humanoid was nearly her height. Certainly not a human but not far either. She didn't bother naming his kind though as it didn't really matter. What mattered were his skills aside from being bigger than anyone else. Her own silly 5'3'' inches seemed laughable in comparison. Somehow it made Anushka to feel inadequate and bad.

”What did they feed you with?” Ana said, staring at the man. His hair was jet black. A dye, natural, who knew? It was hard to tell if anything stood out as the Epicanthix's built overshadowed everything. Yes, that was the species. A damn mouthful to say. The woman reached to pull a loose strand of fiery crimson from her face. With simple suit any business woman could have on this planet, only a hilt of a lightsaber betrayed her true skills.

[Ash]

A female voice rang throughout the air, and Ash instantly knew that the voice was intended towards him. The man didn't initially look up or acknowledge the woman, but took another hit of his cigarette. After he breathed out, did he take a look at the woman. She was very small: comically smaller than he was, and had a head of fiery red hair that made her stand out almost as much as he did.

"They sent me to babysit... How fun." Ash didn't bother with introductions. He didn't care about this woman's name, and by how he was getting a reading of her though the force, it seemed as if she didn't care much about him as well. Her looks betrayed her, showing the red headed, feisty woman to be less than she really was, which could have been the same for anyone around here. It would be interesting to see how the day played out.

"If you have any further business to take care of, I suggest you get to it." Ash was up and walking by now, his cigarette finished and the filter flicked to the ground. He was heading for a speeder parked not far away, which he had rented out, and where he had a duffel bag with his equipment stored at.

[Poludnica]

It would be a very human reaction to get angry at the jab but even this couldn't get Anushka out of her normal apathy. She stared vacantly at the man's cigarette. Through the puffs of grey smoke the former Jedi could see similar indifference on his features. That would certainly be interesting, if she really cared about it to actually ponder their cooperation. Sadly, Ana didn't.

Honey streaked eyes turned toward the vast green plains of the park. ”And I thought it was about tea...” The woman shrugged, pretending to be clueless. She let her gaze to fall back to the Epicanthix. He seemed roughly her age if not a bit younger. It was hard to tell, they aged differently. ”Or maybe it's just your delusion of adequacy. Why do you sit here looking like an envelope without any address on it? ” Anushka asked suddenly but the man already moved, walking toward the speeder. Maybe the large Epicanthix had something many males had – a sensitive ego.

A cigarette butt was thrown on the ground and Anushka stepped on it absentmindedly, as if she had some some kind of compulsion to put out all the fire or just plain boredom. ”The only business I have is with you. I am not sure if I am thrilled about it, with this height, you are sniper's first target.” Her cadence was so monotone, one could think Ana was more a robot than anything alive, though a small flush painted her freckled cheeks.

The speeder's windscreen closed slowly behind them, its engines emitting a dull roar , closer to a hum before the vehicle stabilized its height. The mechanical cacophony only increased as the car burned up the fuel needed to lift its bulk off the ground parking and ascend into the dark thruways above, the resulting change caused small feeling of dizziness to nestle in the woman's head. Soft glow of an inside light, reflecting it's faint flare in the hazel of Ana's eyes like the flickering of fireflies as she ventured a defiant glance at her companion.

He really was not bad looking; his features were symmetrical and eyes in rather lovely shade of crystal grey. Which was unfortunate as the man's unfriendly demeanor stopped Ana from making an effort to tell him about these observations; so she stayed silent, trying to figure out a reason not to leave him behind as soon as the troubles started.

[Ash]

Ash chose to ignore the woman until they were both inside his speeder. He powered it up, running his checks of it, then lifted off. He let the woman talk for a small while longer before he spoke back up. "I don't plan on being a sniper target." Once he was a few meters in the air, he engaged the thrusters, heading away from the part and into the larger center of the City.

"I'm taking us to the highest level entrance to the targeted bank. It is a few floor's over the vault we need, so I'm hoping it won't be very hard to get in and out. Exfil point is the rooftop. If we act normal, it shold be fine until we are in nice and deep inside the building. I'm sure we can keep witty comments to a minimum until then?"

Ash glanced over at the woman, his face the same expressionless slate it has been sense he arrived on this planet. It was mainly to get his point in, but also to look for any bulges that would betray weapons. The only thing he did see was a lightsaber.

[Poludnica]

”Do you plan?” She asked amused. There was no menace in the woman's voice now but a bit of playfulness that brought some life into normally monotone cadence. Ana stretched in her seat like a spoiled feline, playing with loose thread that hanged from her sleeve. The man began to talk again, but the former knight didn't seem this interested. Instead the woman focused on dealing with the unruly garment and bit hard on the sleeve to tear off the strand. A faint 'ting' noise rang through the heavy air when Ana had dealt with the little annoyance.

It was just an impression, because the young woman did listen to the Epicanthix, just didn't felt need to show it. ”I am not witty.” She stated and scooped out a small lipstick – it looked expensive for anyone who bothered to know. Absolutely illfitting giving the rest of Ana's outlook. It was vivid and crimson, just like her hair. In one of the mirrors she trailed her lips with the color. The red stood out sharply in contrast to
ghostly pale skin.

”I hope you are eying me to find any weapons.” Ana said, not looking away from the mirror. She could sense a movement though and intention, fellow force users were much simpler in this regard than others. They shone in the vastness of countless beings and if not guarded themselves well, their intentions shown with them. At least this was something her former master used to say. Poor old sod. Never liked her in carmine lipstick.

[Ash]

"And what if I wasn't?" The comment could have meant anything at all, no matter how small. With a very small siring at the corner of his mouth, he returned his vision forward. He reached out with the force, getting a feeling for it for a moment, then retracted it back to him, locking himself in a cocoon of the force, and shielding his mind and body from attacks: he was getting ready for anything.

This woman was a very odd person to him. She seemed like a simple business woman to him, just someone going to a meeting, yet her posture and the way she felt in the force told much difference. She held something deep inside that she didn't want to reveal. She was stronger in the force than he was, and it was by no margin. She should offset well in a fight.

Slowly, Ash pulled himself back to his body, and then focused on his piloting. From the center console, he pulled out a small ear-peace, which he put in his left ear. Nothing came over it, which was fine: It wasn't on yet. "We'll be there is just a minute."

[Poludnica]

((Made on a break, quality may suffer DX))

Something shifted in the man's presence. His mind moved into shadows and it got harder to get any read from it. Ana looked up but the Epicanthix' face didn't betray if there was anything behind the comment. She smiled, hearing the master's words echoing in the back of her head. Confront what frightens or offends you. Reckless or insulting talk should never go unchallenged. ”I would think you are fond of my stylish suit..” The woman replied, folding her hands together. The first impression of an unintelligent brute was being slowly replaced by something else. The man seemed smarter than he looked.

With a soft click the lipstick landed back in a pocket. Anushka looked herself over in a mirror again, wondering if the color will stay on after the incoming skirmish. The clerk had given Ana this weird gaze when she asked about the lipstick performance in battle. The engine hummed softly, the sound of it making the girl sleepy. The woman stifled a yawn. In the distance a tall tower of Bijon Corporation stood out among the sea of skyscrapers. Its glassy walls shone dimly in a growing dusk. The tea was hidden in a safe on the top level of the building. How come dried leaves could be so expensive?

The skycar touched down and the engine went silent. She took a deep breath, feeling pangs of anxiety creeping in; her neck went stiff. With a sigh of frustration the former jedi opened the doors and stepped outside. The rush of cold air almost toppled her over. Cursing her lithe built, the woman leaned against the vehicle. Sometimes being small didn't actually pay off.

[Ash]

"Don't get too full of yourself." Ash piloted the speeder towards the large building ahead of them, heading for the highest, acceptable landing area. He shut it down as soon as he was set on the ground, and opened his door, getting out and stretching. The Speeder was too cramped for his large frame, and stretching made him feel better.

Before he closed up, he grabbed his duffel bag, slinging a strap over his shoulder. On the dark material was the insignia of the local law enforcement. It wouldn't be surprising to see law enforcement around here. He pulled a badge out of his pocket, attaching it to his shirt. After that was done, he finally shit and locked up the speeder.

"It would be a good idea to walk away now." Ash didn't stand around waiting. He was already making his way out of the complex, heading for the reception area further inside. A nice surprise and distraction was about to happen, and Ash didn't want to be around when the fun began.

[Poludnica]

Without a word Anushka watched the silent spectacle. The badge, the markings...Everything was in order. The man sure loved to be ready. Ana had a different idea of being prepared. Lazily, her hands reached to another pocket, fishing out a small object. Clicking at her lighter with short fingernails, the woman held the resulting flame up to the cigarette that was another prize scooped out from the depths of her suit. She puffed delicately at a tip, coaxing the soothing smoke into her lungs. Closing her eyes, she exhaled slowly, taking the cigarette daintily between her fingers. Tendrils of smoke slipped past slightly parted vividly red lips to curl lazily upwards, towards a softly glowing sign overhead that read 'Bijon'.

”You won't say...” The former knight said and followed the Epicanthix. They looked at least funny together. Like a giant and a midget from some child's story. Ana as always drew attention to herself if only with a vivid crimson of her hair. Certainly not a someone that could be taken for a law enforcement officer.

The hall was clean, nearly sterile. It made her to almost feel bad about the dirt on her shoes. Ana looked over the sole of her boot with a dismay. She remembered her master's words – clean shoes means you are disciplined. Apparently Anushka really wasn't. Already in a sour mood that showed its ugly head with a nasty headache, the human looked up at the Epicanthix. ”Any bright ideas aside from playing a cop? “ She asked, sliding her gaze down a poster of new biochemically created coffee that made you smarter.

[Ash]

"Yea: don't get shot" Ash set a decent pace: not too fast, but quick enough to show that he had somewhere to go, and didn't have time to stop. With that pace, he walked into the main lobby, passed everyone up, and went right up to the front counter without so much of an 'excuse me'. The receptionist showed her initial shock before she saw his badge, but confusion was still readable on her face.

Bending down, Ash spoke in a low, quiet voice to keep anyone else from hearing. I'm with Ralltiir Security. We have received a tip that bombers were going to attack and try to steal... something: we haven't figured that out. My associate and I need to get into the back and ensure there is no way for an attack through one of the floo..

Right on time, an explosion went off: that of Ash's speeder. Like everyone else, he dropped to the floor, but in a kneeling position. When the roar died down, he jumped the counter and grabbed the key card from the receptionist. Evacuate the building! Ash caught Ana's eye and signaled her to fallow him: The fun part was about to begin.

[Poludnica]

It was fun to watch, nearly seven feet tall man trying to mesh with the crowd. Ana followed him like a much smaller shadow, drawing most of the attention with her fiery red hair. ”I think it applies more to you than me.” She said. Her crimson brow went slightly up, betraying bemusement. His posture made him much easier target. Not that Anushka complained. Casually, the woman clicked butt of the cigarette away. It fell hundreds of meters down to the surface. Air here was thin which forced another cough from her. Smoke and rooftops of tall buildings didn't go well.

They passed the unhappy crowd. The wave of displeasure from this people was almost palpable in the Force. Grumpy citizens were grumpy...She wondered if it was because of those tight, corporate clothes. Maker only knew how hard breathing was in an office attire. It could the main reason her father killed himself...aside from the bankruptcy of course.

This guy had no idea how to lie. Even the receptionist didn't really buy the story as her neatly plucked brow was raised in a suspicious and disbelief. Ana almost laughed out loud. Almost...Then remembered she didn't really know what a true mirth was.

The warning in the Force came faster than a blast. Duck! Anushka did just that. The car exploded shattering the glass windows into tiny bits, showering everyone with sharp rain. Screams echoed in the room, people like scared cattle threw themselves toward exit doors. Dozens of emotions filled the Force, Ana had to shut them off – the intensity of them almost threw her off balance. ”We were suppose to be sneaky?” Only mild note of irritation could be heard in annoyingly tempered voice. The woman jumped to her feet and followed the Epicanthix.

[Ash]

This will get us further in faster. The confusion within the building will help hide our movements. Besides, they have what I said recorded, which should help us out. Ash had things well planned out. The hallways were empty, or mostly empty, save a few fleeing employees.

A few meters down the hallway, Ash came across a open door with a terminal inside. He dashed inside, making sure it was empty, before he started to access it. Watch my back for me real fast. He took out a security tunneler, as he didn't have the best skills when it came to computers, and started going through the system.

He was looking for the exact location for the tea, which he knew they were getting close to the further inside they went. Once he had its vault number, he disabled the security feed and internal communications, to help disorientate the security force inside, for at least a short amount of time, then backed away, destroying the terminal with a single blaster shot.

[Poludnica]

”If you say so.” Ana shrugged. The entirety of the crowd already pushed toward the exit with only few marauders left to run around in panic. The Epicanthix seemed to know where he was going so the red haired woman just followed him, from time to time letting her senses to see through the Force if there was any danger incoming but nothing would disturb the peace aside from panic coming from the scattered people. That said, Ana was never the best when it came to the Force, they seemed to have a hate-love relationship and it wouldn't change for quite a while.

They reached a room that looked important. Ana judged it by amount of things hanged on a wall. This rule worked every time. This...and there was a terminal. The former Jedi had little to no idea how to hack the damn thing but the mountain of a man already got that covered. She briefly wondered what else he could do? Cook a bantha steak perfectly medium rare?

”Your back is not that hot for me to watch.” Ana said thoughtfully and went outside. Nothing there. With a shrug, the woman leaned against the wall. One minute...Two...”You know..your kind may live for two hundreds years but I have no such time.” She stated flatly in before a shot from the blaster rang in the room. ”Short tempered, are we?” Amused chuckle left her lips.

The duo rushed toward the vault.

[Ash]

Not short tempered: this just used up its need for me. Ash smiled, dropping his back and pulling out his lightsaber, as well as a blaster rifle, which he slung on his back. His pack was getting close to being deflated now, with only a few things left inside of it.

Ash fallowed Ana out of the door, unlit lightsaber in one hand and pistol in his other. If he had to shoot, he would do it right over his fellow comrade's head; she was short enough that there was no reason he would accidentally miss. It didn't take long for him to get a small tickle in the back of his head: his danger sense was tingling. Something was about to happen, more than likely a fight, but Ash didn't know how many people they were up against. He steeled himself and prepared to round the next corner.

[Poludnica]

”Will you shoot me too if I become useless for you?” Anushka asked bluntly, coming around the next corner. Lazily, the woman took her lightsaber and lit the cigarette off of it. One of the few things this fancy trinket was used for. The woman spread her senses, gathering there was a presence but not necessarily hostile. Not very powerful either.

She opened the doors and stepped in, only barely avoiding a cup being thrown at her. The glass shattered and black liquid spilled on the floor. Before them a plump human cowered under a desk. He looked ridiculous in this tight suit that highlighted large rolls of fat. ”Oh look, we found a limmie ball.” Ana said and bent to look at the squirming fellow. ”And it's shaking!” The former Jedi added with a nod and pulled herself up. Which was still half a meter shorter than her companion.

The squealing voice came from the shaking pile. ”Don't kill me!” The man pleaded and Anushka raised her eyebrow. ”Why would I?” The girl shrugged. ”But I don't know about this guy with me, just met him.” Ana puffed on her cigarette. The only thing that responded her was another scared whimper. ”Oh for Force sake, get out from under there.” The woman snapped and a ball of fatty businessman rolled from under the furniture.