Round 8
Lazerian IV, Hgarik Docking
Facility, about 6:10 am Monday
The hangar, aboard the Lightwing
In the Cockpit of the Lightwing:
[GM] In Are's current state,
he finds it easy to calm himself and become in touch with the Force. What
is difficult is not being swept away, and becoming one with the Force,
losing his sense of identity in the life force of the universe....
Are cannot
tell where his body is, but he knows it is close. He can sense it like
hearing a conversation through a thick wall. There is also definitely the
taint of the Machshayfa nearby. Unfortunately, Are cannot tell from what
direction.
Shortly
after Joan says, "Bothis and R2 should be to the cockpit soon," Bothis
himself appears, though there is no sign of the little droid. "Bothis is
here, Shipsmaster," he says. "Droid is delayed. How may Bothis help?" The
large alien seems unaware of Are's presence.
[Joan] Joan looks over
to Are, tracking Bothis' non-perception. Her forehead
furrows slightly.
Then, she speaks calmly, without her usual edge. "I am
needed elsewhere, Bothis.
Can I entrust the helm and the Lightwing to you?"
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In the Hangar:
[GM] Recognizing the weapon and the obvious threat, Aeon dodges behind one of the Lightwing's landing struts. As if keyed by the motion, Are lunges forward, swinging the lightsaber in a rapid blur. The glowing blade barely misses Aeon, and strikes the landing strut. A huge cloud of sparks fly at the impact, engulfing Aeon, who spasms
and falls to the deck.
"Hmmm," says Are. "It seems I need more practice on moving targets."
Seizing the opportunity, the coiled form of Sha Ahree springs into action. Timing it perfectly, Sha grabs Are's wrists just as the swing is completed. The momentum of the Jedi's strike throws Are off-balance and he stumbles. Sha is now holding Are' wrists above
both their heads, the lightsaber nearly brushing the underside of the Lightwing. Are growls in frustration, his feet barely finding purchase on the tarmac as he is hoisted by the seven-foot reptilian.
Racing over to the Lightwing, Biff is amazed to see Are attack Aeon with a lightsaber. By the time he arrives, Are is dangling in Sha's grasp. Biff still has a very bad feeling about this, but his Force senses can't yet put his finger on what's wrong -- other than the fact that the Lightwing's crew is suddenly fighting among themselves.[Sha] Having noticed that Are doesn't look quite the same as he remembers, Sha examines him closely, including his smell, trying to identify what has changed. "Why do you wish to kill friend Aeon?" asks Sha as he continues to hold him immobile.
[Bif] Bif scrambles to a halt next to Sha. He is watching the lightsaber and worrying about the fragile lifeforms and ship that are way too close. "Are - what the hell are you doing??" Bif will attempt to take the lightsaber away from Are while he is held by Sha. (turning
it off first if possible!!)[GM] Wei Ping watches John (Biff) Ford takes off at top speed toward the Lightwing. He is obviously upset, and has drawn a weapon of some kind.
DT's quick survey of the docking bay reveals a few crates and maintenance machinery along the walls. The large trailer with the big metal ship's laser is probably the best cover. As far as retreat, the only exits are a side door that is about twice as far away as the cargo doors that John Ford just asked her to cover. [Cargo doors are 5 meters (1/2 move) away, side door is 10 meters (full move) away.]
The sudden shower of sparks from under the Lightwing is clearly visible to Wei Ping, DT, and Jymmig. Taking Biff's advice, the Rhodian dives into his cab and huddles on the floor of the passenger's side.[DT] The tech curses under her breath -- those F*ckin' idiots are really messin' up the ship. But she's got her vector.
DT heads for some crates/machinery (if any) near the cargo doors. Hopefully she can cover both the doors and her own ass from there. She keeps her blaster ready but pointed at the floor -- safety? what safety? :)[Wei Ping] Wei Ping drops the clipboard revealing the weapon that she had previously drawn. She takes off after John Ford. She will move so that John is not between her and the action under the lightwing. If there is a clear shot at the lightsaber, she will take it.
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