[OOM] Transimir Station.

[stuck_mynock]

Docking Bay Three is as large as a small town. Larger, perhaps. It's massively wide and tall, many-tiered, with rows upon rows of landing pads and towers connected by a vast network of interconnecting bridges, that go up as far as the eye can follow.

There are shops here, and cantinas, for those just getting out or preparing to get into their ships, and at least a dozen exits and entrances scattered around the levels.

The escape pod goes gliding through the containment field and crashes down on the lowest level, spinning as it goes. It's lucky it's well-cushioned and padded, really - with no proper way to land, a controlled crash is the best Guppy and Will could've hoped for.

Nevertheless, it eventually comes to a stop, down at the base of several towers. This lowest level doesn't have many people - it's mostly droids hurrying about to do maintenance, with a few ships that look like they've seen better days.

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[will_scarlett]

"Na sure, did 'e give us some sort o'card too?"

[guppy_sandhu]

"It's here somewhere." Guppy rummages through his bag and finds it, photographs it, and puts it in the machine.

[stuck-mynock.livejournal.com]

There's rather a long period of ringing, before Atton flickers onto the screen.

"Guppy, Will. I'm glad you're both alright. I can't talk for long, there's not much power left in the pod."

[will_scarlett]

"Kaleesh an 'is men are offerin' us a safe 'ouse, tis is safe 'nough?"

[guppy_sandhu]

"They say that the Exchange is sending troops in to look for us. How do they know about us?"

[stuck-mynock.livejournal.com]

Atton frowns.

"A Kaleesh? Did he give his name? Traveling with a Shistavanen?" Headtilt. "The Exchange doesn't have an army, it's only a crime syndicate. They have fairly close ties with the Sith, though, and most Sith factions have at least a reasonably sized army."

[will_scarlett]

"Dinna think they gave a name, 'rhaps on the card thingy."

[guppy_sandhu]

Guppy flicks his phone onto the photograph and turns it to face Atton.

"Can you see that?"

[stuck-mynock.livejournal.com]

"More or less. I don't recognise the name, though. It's pretty non-descript. You don't get many Kaleesh out here, though - Did he have a Shistavanen with him?"

[will_scarlett]

"Oh aye, 'e did."

[guppy_sandhu]

"I think so, we only saw him on the hologram but the earlier witnesses said so. What do we do?"

[stuck-mynock.livejournal.com]

Atton considers, for a moment.

"They used to work for me, both of them. They're exceptional spies, among other things. You're not a threat to them, they won't have any interest in hurting you." Pause. "If they say they'll keep you safe, they will. They're a lot more trustworthy than most spies and assassins, and they'll keep their word. Let them help you."

[will_scarlett]

"Oh aye, thank ye, 'opefully we'll see ye soon."

[guppy_sandhu]

"Will they want something in return?" Guppy asks quickly.

[stuck-mynock.livejournal.com]

"Your cooperation in finding Lagos Ren, I would presume, if anything. Take their offer - if they don't ask for anything in return before you accept it, they won't ask for anything afterwards."

A pause, Atton eyes something off the edge of the screen.

"Power's low, I need to go, now. I'll see you soon, okay?"

[will_scarlett]

"Aye, keep safe."

[guppy_sandhu]

"Take care." Guppy says, disconnecting the call to save Atton's battery. He then redials the Kaleesh.

"Hello?"

[stuck-mynock.livejournal.com]

The blurry image of the Kaleesh reappears.

"Have you come to a decision? I'm afraid time is running short. Four dropships are in the process of landing and depositing troops into the lower levels as we speak."

[will_scarlett]

"Oh aye, tell us where to meet ye an we'll be there."

[guppy_sandhu]

"We spoke to Atton. He said you were okay."

[stuck-mynock.livejournal.com]

"Excellent. For the moment, our main priority is making sure you have somewhere safe to stay. Head for the centre of the station, look for Apartment 345, and when you're there, head to the bathroom. There's a small place to hide behind the large mirror."

Headtilt.

"Move quickly. There will be Sith at your location within minutes."

[will_scarlett]

"Aye, thank ye."

Will looks over the map and tries to find the quickest way.

[guppy_sandhu]

"I've got it, come on."

Guppy pulls Will in the right direction.

[will_scarlett]

So Will starts moving quickly in the right direction with Guppy.

[guppy_sandhu]

Guppy hurries as fast as he can without looking imminently suspicious to passers by.

"What was the room number?" He asks Will, to confirm he remembered it right.