Zhotta Casino

[Bofar Ola]

Bofar smiled at the mixture of droids and aliens constructing the interior of the Zhotta Pirate Armada's new corporate front, the Zhotta Casino. In the midst of all the crime and underworld dealings on the planet, the Zhotta Casino would be the first "legal" gambling institute, and would be welcomed. Many of the planet's patrons were always looking for a break. Some fast and easy money.

The casino would offer the usual. A floor with the standard gambling hall, a few bars, and some rooms set aside for public and private entertainment. The top floor was to be set aside with special accomodations for the more established guests.

[Rei Dragonheart]

Rei walks into the Casino interior after scanning the outside. The casino would serve as a source of money for the Zhotta Pirate Armada. The surprising thing was the fact that it was strictly done legally. Most of the activities on Zhotta were illegal and dangerous. The construction was precisely done as they wanted and needed to be. Making his way past the droids and aliens, he arrives at Bofar. Rei looked around the busy area as final construction was taking place.

"All seems well outside, where is Switch?"

[Switch Escalof]

"Come on 7!!!"

*Switch throws the dice*

"Seven."

*Says the game operator.*

"Well fellas, looks I've won again. Heh heh. I'll just be going now."

*Switch walks away from the craps table, holding his winnings, and runs into 2 Gamorrian ushers.*

"Um, heh what's up guys."

*The two Gamorrians squeal and grunt at Switch.*

"What the hell did you guys just say? I dont speak any other damn language besides Basic."

*The guards pointed up to the stairs leading to the offices.*

"Ahhh... gotcha."

*Switch runs up the staircase holding tightly onto his credits. As he runs, people are shouting behind him.*

"HEY! THAT DICE WERE RIGGED!!!"

[Rei Dragonheart]

As there was some commotion going on at the gambling area below, Rei looked at Switch run with the credits up the stairs. He laughed and shook his head slightly.

"The Casino isnt even fully done yet and he is already gambling without the public being allowed in."

He gave a shout to Switch to get him to come down to where Bofar and Rei where standing.

"SWITCH!"

As Switch stopped and turned to look at them two, Rei motioned for him to come down by the other two members.

"And to think, this is our Casino. Wonder what he would do at someone elses...."

[Tetya Donovan]

*Suddenly, As Rei stood there waiting for Switch to hurry up, soft chuckling was heard above his head. As the Cat-man looked up, he saw the source of the noise standing on a slight groove, part of the decoration along the walls.*

Hey hey, if it isn't Rei..

*He suddenly dropped forwards, a horizontal+vertical spin taking him down beside his friend. Having landed gracefully, he grinned at Rei and spoke*

Long time no see bud, How's it goin?

[Rei Dragonheart]

Rei hears the familiar voice then turns to face his old friend and comrade, Tetya. His eyes widen in surprise, not expecting an old comrade to show up on Zhotta to find him. He shakes his hand then smiles slightly, introducing him to Bofar as Switch comes down.

"Yes its been awhile, after TGSP me and Switch ended up meeting Bofar. We started a Pirate Armada here on Zhotta, how did you end up getting here? I thought you and some of the others went off to do your own individual operations, no?"

Rei stands there, patiently awaiting his answer. It had been quite a few months since they last met. After Akira had left TGSP, the members all dispersed. TGSP was basically gone in no time. It was a pleasure to see one of his old friends again.

[Tetya Donovan]

*Shaking Rei's hand, Tetya's grin broke into a full-out smile. As his friend spoke, he turned to Bofar, shaking his hand when introduced.*

Nice to meet'cha

*Rei then started talking again.. something about a Pirate Armada?*

Well, I m'self lost track of my bro, heard he went to the empire or something, y'know how it is.. He doesn't tell me anythin', and I act surprised everytime he Does. It's great. Come to think of it, pretty much same way with everyone else from the GSP. Oh well though, I've been keepin m'self pretty busy, odd jobs and whatnot.

*He winked as he said "odd jobs" an unneccesary gesture, but one that nonetheless explained that said jobs may have been less that legal..*

Actually, I came here cause I heard a couple of ugly-ass buggers had opened up a casino out here, and I jes Knew it had to be you two.

*He'd said it once Switch was within earshot, and grinned mischieviously.. He would get beats for That later no doubt. Heh..*

[Switch Escalof]

"Well At least Rei and I didn't get hit on by any Gamorrians in our time."

*The pirates all bursted out laughing, and some loud grunts were heard from the lower level, Which brought the laughter to an abrupt halt.*

"Ya, we had some good times."

*Switch lit up a cig.*

"You really do suprise me though Tetya, I woulda thought you woulda been dead by now. Well then again, I thought I would've ended up dead a long time ago too."

[Tetya Donovan]

Valid point, my man, quite true, doesn't mean we never saw you lusting after a few Yourself though.

*The laughter again ensued, with light-hearted threats being shared 'tween Tetya and Switch. They all knew that Switch had been extremely inebriated when the incidents had occured. Wiping a tear out of his eye from the laughter, Tetya continued*

Eh heh heh.. Ahh.. Such faith you have in your old comrades, but you're right, I probably Should've died long ago. Deities know I've had chance enough to do so. But you, Switch, That I don't see. I mean, they Do say only the Good die young, hell, that should give you a longer life-span than most Immortals, my friend.

*Tetya's chuckles were joined by those of the others as a well deserved punch connected with his left shoulder*

Heh heh.. Seriously though guys, what's the casino all about? S'far as I can see, looks perfectally legal..

*At that point, he shot his arm out and smacked Switch's own shoulder, a grin widening across his face..*

..Well, 'cept for our bud's healthy luck.. Seems kinda odd, outta place for men with such shady pasts..? ;)

[Rei Dragonheart]

After stopping the laughter, Rei looked back over at Tetya. Knowing Tetya, he was good with information around him. This is why he was able to locate Rei and Switch in the first place.

"So, what are you gonna do now my friend? You got any jobs going currently?"

He decided to make himself a bit more clear in what he was trying to say.

"I dont think it would be bad at all if you wish to be part of the crew. This is of course you got nothing else going at this time."

[Tetya Donovan]

*Taking on a mock mope-sob-story-ish expression to his face, Tetya shrugged his shoulders and answered*

Well, y'know how it is, Isn't too much work for a freelance assassin these days. Enough to keep me goin, but it just hasn't been as good as it used to..

*The expression instantly changed to a more serious one, although still keeping a glint of his happy-go-lucky disposition in it..*

So as it is, there's nothin goin I wouldn't mind givin' up.. Hard as it may seem, I've missed havin' your ugly mugs around ;)

[Rei Dragonheart]

Rei laughs to himself after Tetya's comment. After the laughter subsides between the gentlemen, he looks back over at Tetya.

"It would be good then to have you along in the Armada. I dont think Switch and Bofar would have a problem with that. Although it would be nice to get their input on the idea."

[Switch Escalof]

*Swich nods.*

"It'd be just like the old days. Of course i dont got a problem with it.*

*Switch takes a puff of his cig*

[Tetya Donovan]

*A big grin widened across Tetya's face.. It really had been a long time, and he was genuinely excited about the prospect of being able to again adventure with the two, as they had in days passed.*

Well then, I do believe this is cause for celebration, eh?

*With that, the light chuckle that so often joined his words did so..*

I've got the credits if you've all got the appetites..

OOC: Hey, it you're gonna post with Bofar first, let me know, and I'll edit out this post :)

[Akira Nebula]

Why is he here? I can feel his presence..

Akira paced through out the casino, looking for the man. His head turned from side to side, then he went off again. In moments, he had searched the whole casino, yet still hadn't found the man. That's when he saw the stairs..

That's the only place where he could be..

Making his way to the stairs, he simply leapt up them, landing firmly on his feet. He turned from left to right, and his eyes passed over every person that was up there. His eyes landed on a table, where the man was sitting, with a few other familiar faces.

As always, Akira stayed silent, as he snuck up to the table. His black cloak concealed his body, making it impossible to see who he was. He finally reached the table, yet kept his head low, trying not to reveal himself.

“I'm looking for a man called Tetya..”

[Tetya Donovan]

*Looking up from the conversation, Tetya almost let a smile split across his face, but instead kept his expression calm and cool.. He'd felt his bro's prescence even as he'd neared the planet, but had decided to keep it a surprise for Rei and Switch, for when Akira'd finally show up..*

Name seems familiar enough, what're you looking for him for, my good man?

[Akira Nebula]

I know you already know who I am, brother ..

“Oh .. Well .. Maybe because I haven't seen him for some time .. and .. I'm his brother?”

Akira pretty much felt the surprise that came over Rei and Switch's face, and he slowly raised up his hands, lifting the hood from his head, and dropping it behind him. He nods to Rei and Switch, then pulls out a seat beside his brother.

“I have a small question .. What ever happened to TGSP? I mean .. After I left .. Was that it?”

Akira was usually a quiet man, yet today, he was so.. lively. Maybe because he was around people he knew, and trusted? Akira sat and waited for a response from one of his old friends.

[Rei Dragonheart]

Rei smiled at seeing Akira after a long while. It had been the same amount of time as it was with Tetya since they had seen each other. Akira was the original founder of TGSP, once he had left everyone else ended up drifting away as well.

"Nice to see you again my friend. its been awhile. After you left, everyone just simply left one by one. I believe they all had their own individual "buisness" dealings."

The final work upon the Casino was continuing as the 5 gentlemen were conversing with each other.

[Akira Nebula]

Akira thought back to the times they had in TGSP. He had pretty much been the leader, so it figures that everyone eventually left.

“Everyone just followed me out the door. Heh, figures. What's all this casino business about?”

[Rei Dragonheart]

Rei looked around at the Casino then faced Akira.

"Its mainly for the money. You know how it is, got to have the money if you want things done."

He laughed slightly before speaking to him again.

"Me, Switch, and Bofar decided to construct it for a steady flow of cash. Its nice that you and Tetya dropped by. We can get part of the crew back up again."

[Akira Nebula]

“Ah, I see..”

Turning around, Akira looked out at the rest of the casino. Everyone here was just a pawn in a game. He grinned a bit, then turned back around to face everyone.

“Who said I was stickin' around?”

[Rei Dragonheart]

Rei formed a slight smirk over his face.

"Well, it wouldnt be so bad to have some of the old members watching each others backs again. Be a crew once again like old times. Have good times and do what we do best, make money."

He stood there, looking over the Casino once again, awaiting Tetya's and Akira's decisions.

[Akira Nebula]

“Hmn.. Watching each others backs.. You mean me watching your back?”

He let a smile fall over his face, just to show that he was kidding. Turning his head slightly, he looked upon the casino again. He almost immediatly turned back to the other, and began to shake his head.

“I must say that I'll have to..”

Continuing to shake his head, he hoped to mis-lead them in what he meant. Then a grin appeared on his face.

“..hang around. Just so I can watch over you all, of course. Cant let harm come to my old buddies, can I?”

A smirk formed over his face, as he nodded in Rei's direction. Then he turned to his brother. He already knew what his brother's decision was, because of the unique link that they had with each other.

“What about you, brother?”

[Switch Escalof]

*Switch nods in agreement with Rei.*

"Sounds good to me, but then again, any plan we can make a damn profit off of sounds good to me."

*The engineer takes a puff of his cig.*

[Tetya Donovan]

*Relaxing in his chair, Tetya's vision was resting on the ceiling fan above, while his focus was still on the conversation.. At his bro's question, he turned his head over towards Akira, and smiled..*

Of course I'm in, heh, already told these two that 'fore you came along bro..

*With that said, he flopped his torso from it's back-relaxed position, forward so that he was leaning on the table with his elbows down, and forearms crossed..*

Looks like we all got a second chance here eh?

[Akira Nebula]

“You did? Well I'll be damned.”

He let a small grin form upon his face, then turned back to the table. This'd be exactly like the old times.. except for one thing. Who's the other guy? Turning his head to the side, he looked at the guy sitting next to Rei.

“Umn.. Rei.. Mind to introduce us?”

[demonnight148993]

walks into the casino an looks around* hmm looks interesting*bumps in to something fury*ummm sorry about tha