004: The Mean Streets of Aki

[terrymixon]

OOC: OK, so here's the "grim sauce" intro/plug in for use (or not) as suits Walt/Arkar's play:

On entering the room all that can be immediately seen is the muscle play of Garvin's back. Due to the room's slight chill steam visibly rises from his body. The exhalations of his breath coincide with the serial combination strikes from his fists on the target suspended from the ceiling mounted chain. Garvin grates "... is why if I break too many ribs you'll just check out early!" He pauses "You still in there, fekker???" Stripped to the waist he wears plain black gloves an sweats freely. He moves in to tilt up the apparently lifeless face of the man who associated with Nirkha at the space port. "You fekkin' died again, son? You don't get off that easy! Back in the autodoc for you then we'll go another round, eh?"

Suddenly noticing he has company he glares hatred at Nirkha "Evenin' Captain, you'll get yours once I'm done with this sack of shit!" He lifts the deceased man from the hook securing his handcuffs and allows the body to smack into the floor. Then, stooping to grip the handcuffs he drags the facedown corpse from the room.

I'll hold this for if/when they drag the prisoner out. Thanks for the setup.

[terrymixon]

If Jaelah would rather hang out with Bilis, she is available. No need to be part of the interrogation. Also, the body and gear on the Zhodoni need to be examined.

[ateno]

The man smells of urine. He's probably used the fresher, but it isn't helping his soiled clothes. He looks utterly terrified. "There has been a terrible misunderstanding! I did none of those things. I was attacked and brought here against my will and I... I demand to be released at once!"

Arkar ignores what's goin on behind him.

"Lets start with he usual sir, Name, position, codi number and fill me in on your actions in about the last 4 weeks. I have other sworn statements from Imperial Marines, a Imperial communication officer, audio and video evidence, statements from other members of your group and such what."

He pauses, looks around.

"So let me have what I just asked, then we will head to the doc bot and see about getting you fixed up for the rest."

Arkar will not be using psionics, except a shield, he's expecting others to do that.

Arkar

[joertexas]

OOC: OK, so here's the "grim sauce" intro/plug in for use (or not) as suits Walt/Arkar's play:

On entering the room all that can be immediately seen is the muscle play of Garvin's back. Due to the room's slight chill steam visibly rises from his body. The exhalations of his breath coincide with the serial combination strikes from his fists on the target suspended from the ceiling mounted chain. Garvin grates "... is why if I break too many ribs you'll just check out early!" He pauses "You still in there, fekker???" Stripped to the waist he wears plain black gloves an sweats freely. He moves in to tilt up the apparently lifeless face of the man who associated with Nirkha at the space port. "You fekkin' died again, son? You don't get off that easy! Back in the autodoc for you then we'll go another round, eh?"

Suddenly noticing he has company he glares hatred at Nirkha "Evenin' Captain, you'll get yours once I'm done with this sack of shit!" He lifts the deceased man from the hook securing his handcuffs and allows the body to smack into the floor. Then, stooping to grip the handcuffs he drags the facedown corpse from the room.

I'm confused. Is this happening, or is it psionic?

[Thumper]

I'm confused. Is this happening, or is it psionic?

I think Tig is posting this in future tense. Guiding the “interrogation” methodology.

While maintaining read thoughts, Walt will also broadcast Telempathy to Nirkha of trust, authority, and safety in Arker.

1 pt spent on read thoughts, 1 on Telempathy.

Telempathy: [2d6+5]=5+5=10

20 remaining

[terrymixon]

OOC: OK, so here's the "grim sauce" intro/plug in for use (or not) as suits Walt/Arkar's play:

On entering the room all that can be immediately seen is the muscle play of Garvin's back. Due to the room's slight chill steam visibly rises from his body. The exhalations of his breath coincide with the serial combination strikes from his fists on the target suspended from the ceiling mounted chain. Garvin grates "... is why if I break too many ribs you'll just check out early!" He pauses "You still in there, fekker???" Stripped to the waist he wears plain black gloves an sweats freely. He moves in to tilt up the apparently lifeless face of the man who associated with Nirkha at the space port. "You fekkin' died again, son? You don't get off that easy! Back in the autodoc for you then we'll go another round, eh?"

Suddenly noticing he has company he glares hatred at Nirkha "Evenin' Captain, you'll get yours once I'm done with this sack of shit!" He lifts the deceased man from the hook securing his handcuffs and allows the body to smack into the floor. Then, stooping to grip the handcuffs he drags the facedown corpse from the room.

I'm confused. Is this happening, or is it psionic?

According to Garvin, it's happening (or will be once it gets to that part). Bilis did create a duplicate body so the evidence isn't being thrashed, though.

[terrymixon]

The man smells of urine. He's probably used the fresher, but it isn't helping his soiled clothes. He looks utterly terrified. "There has been a terrible misunderstanding! I did none of those things. I was attacked and brought here against my will and I... I demand to be released at once!"

Arkar ignores what's goin on behind him.

"Lets start with he usual sir, Name, position, codi number and fill me in on your actions in about the last 4 weeks. I have other sworn statements from Imperial Marines, a Imperial communication officer, audio and video evidence, statements from other members of your group and such what."

He pauses, looks around.

"So let me have what I just asked, then we will head to the doc bot and see about getting you fixed up for the rest."

"You can't do this to me. I have rights. You've kidnapped me and are torturing me. You will rot in prison for this! I want a lawyer. Now!"

It still smells like he's soiling himself, but he's putting on a good front.

Walt can read his thoughts. He's terrified and sure he's going to die but won't allow himself to be reduced to pleading.

[terrymixon]

I'm confused. Is this happening, or is it psionic?

I think Tig is posting this in future tense. Guiding the “interrogation” methodology.

While maintaining read thoughts, Walt will also broadcast Telempathy to Nirkha of trust, authority, and safety in Arker.

1 pt spent on read thoughts, 1 on Telempathy.

Telempathy: [2d6+5]=5+5=10

20 remaining

That might be effective in a bit, but let's play this out a tad.

[ateno]

"You can't do this to me. I have rights. You've kidnapped me and are torturing me. You will rot in prison for this! I want a lawyer. Now!"

"There has been no torture....

Pause

"Yet."

Arkar shudders, and shakes his head.

I don't need my olfactory sense to know your frightened and don't believe what you say. You do have rights, agreed, but if I turn you over to the Navy with the sworn testimony I have, that to our Naval lawyer shows that 'Conspiring with an OutWorld Agent in a Imperial Naval Dockyard' is a close to immediate death sentence with the evidence we have amassed. Lets get you cleaned up and to a med bot first before we get ahead of ourselves. But first, Name, Position, Codi Number and a short synopsis of your travel and actions over the last month. We can dispose of you with the local Imperial Justice where you have no friends or anyone owes you anything and let the justice system hang you. "

2 beats

"But first, Name, Position, Codi Number and a short synopsis of your travel and actions over the last month, non negotiable."

Arkar

[terrymixon]

"You can't do this to me. I have rights. You've kidnapped me and are torturing me. You will rot in prison for this! I want a lawyer. Now!"

"There has been no torture....

Pause

"Yet."

Arkar shudders, and shakes his head.

I don't need my olfactory sense to know your frightened and don't believe what you say. You do have rights, agreed, but if I turn you over to the Navy with the sworn testimony I have, that to our Naval lawyer shows that 'Conspiring with an OutWorld Agent in a Imperial Naval Dockyard' is a close to immediate death sentence with the evidence we have amassed. Lets get you cleaned up and to a med bot first before we get ahead of ourselves. But first, Name, Position, Codi Number and a short synopsis of your travel and actions over the last month. We can dispose of you with the local Imperial Justice where you have no friends or anyone owes you anything and let the justice system hang you. "

2 beats

"But first, Name, Position, Codi Number and a short synopsis of your travel and actions over the last month, non negotiable."

Arkar

He'll give it. The short version is that he's an academic (Walt will gather that means charlatan) and he does lots of travel speaking. He'll list where he's been and it isn't unusual. His thoughts match his words.

[ateno]

He'll give it. The short version is that he's an academic (Walt will gather that means charlatan) and he does lots of travel speaking. He'll list where he's been and it isn't unusual. His thoughts match his words.

Arkar looks visibly relieved.

"Thank you, now how about something more detailed on the last 24 hours subjective your time. And remember we have sworn statement. Slowly please."

While talking Arkar walks around him like the out take in Star Wars when Jabba the hut first confronts Han Solo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BYD08tZOlI

Arkar

[Tiglath]

I'm confused. Is this happening, or is it psionic?

According to Garvin, it's happening (or will be once it gets to that part). Bilis did create a duplicate body so the evidence isn't being thrashed, though.

It's yet to happen and also might not (if made redundant as per Walt and Arkar's tactical choices in the interrogation). This is Garvin's "worse cop" cameo (as per the interrogation strategy plotted out with Arkar and Walt). As things are I may have somewhat jumped the gun but thought it could be usefully put in place ahead of time to keep the action running along / so as not to misplace the position of our collective horse and cart... or indeed the timing of our chicken and egg...

[terrymixon]

He'll give it. The short version is that he's an academic (Walt will gather that means charlatan) and he does lots of travel speaking. He'll list where he's been and it isn't unusual. His thoughts match his words.

Arkar looks visibly relieved.

"Thank you, now how about something more detailed on the last 24 hours subjective your time. And remember we have sworn statement. Slowly please."

While talking Arkar walks around him like the out take in Star Wars when Jabba the hut first confronts Han Solo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BYD08tZOlI

Arkar

He was pontificating to anyone who would listen on the liner Glisten Pearl and the high port. Nothing more, nothing less. He will think about having bribed the communications officer at a bar, offering good money if there was anything juicy. All for bragging rights and seeming to have his finger on the pulse of everything in the Ancient Hunters realm. He was suspicions of how Teegarden and Garvin headed out in such a hurry and made sure his contact knew a good pile of money would reward the details.

As far as the assassin--getting ahead here--he doesn't even remember him. All his hangers on are interchangeable and of no consequence. He didn't know him from Adam.

[Thumper]

Walt will project Telepathic Suggestion to conjure up in Niekha’s mind the thought of him in Imperial prison with the scum of the sector…and what would happen to him in there. He definitely won’t be “pitching”. “I need to plead a cooperative witness agreement. Maybe get a white collar prison, or no jail time. I don’t really need a lawyer for that.”

Suggestion: [2d6+4]=9+4=13

Cost 3…17 remaining psi pts.

[terrymixon]

Walt will project Telepathic Suggestion to conjure up in Niekha’s mind the thought of him in Imperial prison with the scum of the sector…and what would happen to him in there. He definitely won’t be “pitching”. “I need to plead a cooperative witness agreement. Maybe get a white collar prison, or no jail time.”

Suggestion: [2d6+4]=9+4=13

Cost 3…17 remaining psi pts.

Done. He'll spill faster, but the details don't change.

[helvorn]

William is out with the others. "Perhaps the Zhodani was using Cap'n Crunch as a front. A few suggestions and then just read his mind for the answers." He will broadcast this to the whole crew as well as speak it out loud.

[terrymixon]

William is out with the others. "Perhaps the Zhodani was using Cap'n Crunch as a front. A few suggestions and then just read his mind for the answers." He will broadcast this to the whole crew as well as speak it out loud.

"Or was at the conference to take the tour and listening to see if anything of interest happened to be mentioned," Roscoe added.

[ateno]

That was not to hard now, was it, come on and stand up. Lets get you to the doc bot.

Arkar helps him up.


While heading to the door, slowly.

"So tell me, what are you besides what you mentioned, a member of an anti Imperial, terrorist, supra nationalist, thief, Zhonan or other nation state group? If not so, why were you an ass towards Ms. Treegarden?"

Arkar will tell Garvin via telepathy that we are at the door of the medic bay and she can start her punching bag routine.

telepathy [2d5+5]=5+5=10

Arkar hits open.

Arkar

[terrymixon]

That was not to hard now, was it, come on and stand up. Lets get you to the doc bot.

Arkar helps him up.


While heading to the door, slowly.

"So tell me, what are you besides what you mentioned, a member of an anti Imperial, terrorist, supra nationalist, thief, Zhonan or other nation state group? If not so, why were you an ass towards Ms. Treegarden?"

Arkar will tell Garvin via telepathy that we are at the door of the medic bay and she can start her punching bag routine.

telepathy [2d5+5]=5+5=10

Arkar hits open.

Arkar

"None of that, you moron. I'm an academic." And a swindler. Nothing more exciting than that. "She's a supercilious b*tch and deserves how I behave."

And he'll walk into Garvin's routine...

On entering the room all that can be immediately seen is the muscle play of Garvin's back. Due to the room's slight chill steam visibly rises from his body. The exhalations of his breath coincide with the serial combination strikes from his fists on the target suspended from the ceiling mounted chain. Garvin grates "... is why if I break too many ribs you'll just check out early!" He pauses "You still in there, fekker???" Stripped to the waist he wears plain black gloves an sweats freely. He moves in to tilt up the apparently lifeless face of the man who associated with Nirkha at the space port. "You fekkin' died again, son? You don't get off that easy! Back in the autodoc for you then we'll go another round, eh?"

Suddenly noticing he has company he glares hatred at Nirkha "Evenin' Captain, you'll get yours once I'm done with this sack of shit!" He lifts the deceased man from the hook securing his handcuffs and allows the body to smack into the floor. Then, stooping to grip the handcuffs he drags the facedown corpse from the room.

...crap himself and faint.

In the other room (with Jaelah, Spicoli, Roscoe, Metz, William, and Bilis), Treegarden snorts. "Well, that was graphic and educational. I think we might get sued."

[Thumper]

Walter was about to call off Garvin’s drama until Capt Crunch called Treegarden a bitch and said she deserved how he treated her. Oh, now he’s done for…

”You lousy asshole, Gar! I wanted my turn at him! You may have just ruined that. You damn well better resuscitate him! I want to go my round!”. And he shoves the excrement smelly con man into the corner with a drain. ”You sit quiet, don’t move and wait your turn. We’ll clean up your excrement easier with that drain there. After what you just said about one of my favorite Imperial officers, we’re going to make this last a good long time…and enjoy it too!