People of Importance

[Kurenai Yumi]

It had been a few day since meeting Marcus but Kuenai was getting closer to her so called source of information, things became a bit more easy with the current story of her said crim lord making an example out of some petty gang that tried to rob him of merchandise. You step on the cobras tail, you get bit, such people never seem to learn, in her many human life time Kurenai constantly bore witness to said gangs being taken out by more powerful crime lords.

The person she was meeting was the infamous Kirill Bartan a proper and traditional crime boss, one with tact and poise unlike others. She had found out about him from her decade of contacts from her past days as an assassin, and it seem that her past identity as the Red assassin still held some meaning, she just hopped this did not get out to others. The last thing she needed was Jedi hunting her down for being an energy vampire.

They had arranged a meeting at a resistant the Hutt like to dine at in the more up built and civilized parts of Na Shadda. The usually stoic and mean looking mercenary had ditched her regular combat clothes for the time being, having her more formal attire instead, she didn't want to make a bad impression on their first visit.

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[Kirill Bratan]

Kirill was already at a table in the back of the restaurant. He waited for his new contract and possibly, his new weapon of destruction to come in so they could have a meeting. The place where they were meeting up was called the Half Moon Tower.

Half Moon Tower is not very notable as far as the main buildings design goes. From the outside, it appears simply as an immense tower, whose base is that of a half-circle (hence the name). Inside, most of the tower appears hollow, with multiple mall-like levels stacked atop each other, with upscale merchants and bistros scattered among the very high priced apartments. The top 50 floors are single-floor apartments, virtually all owned by wealthy Hutt Scions who can afford the exuberant prices. Inside the building, the decor tends to be nice and often lush, with many growing plants, and even a 3-story waterfall feature. Three large elevators occur at the two points and the center of the half-circle.

The restaurant was called Mandrakes. It is famous for its food, especially the Caleb. A steak and fish dish. He was dressed in his usual attire. A very nice black pinstripe three piece suit with mirror polished low quarter designer shoes. The suit looks like any other suit except it is made out of a new material that detects the temperature where the person is at and adjusts to that keeping the person cool or warm.

Along with him are his five very loyal bodyguards. They are all ex special forces and are equipped with the latest weapons, grear, armor and cybernetics that money can buy. Kirill already ordered for himself since he was hungry and he ordered the Caleb. He sat waiting for his guest to arrive.
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[Kurenai Yumi]

Kurenai soon came to the Half Moon Tower, its grand scale dwarfing much of the city around it. Slowly she entered though the front, the interiors being a stark contrast to the normal views of what life on Na Shadda was like, it made her feel out of place, but Kurenai kept a level head, ‘Just think of it as an undercover operation’.

Soon the restaurant was the meeting was to take place appeared in the distances, “So this is Mandrakes”. Kurenai was not one to dine out often, not due to the lack of money and more of the fact she was not the best at conversation. Upon entering it did not take long for her to spot Mr Bratan, the extra guards flanking the man giving it away fairly easily.

She quickly was approached by a receptionist “Can I help you today madam”? they sounded a bit timid, Kurenai tended to make people feel that way. “My name is Crimson, I’m here to see Kirill Bratan”. “Yes right this way he is expecting you”.

She was led away to the table by the receptionist, and given a seat across from the crime boss, “I’ll have what he’s having”. The person gave a quick nod before leaving them alone to discuss ‘work’. “Hello Mr Bratan, it’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance”, it was best just to start off with a getting instead of getting straight to the point, she wasn’t going to test his patience by making demands right away.

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[Kirill Bratan]

As Kurenai walked in and the hostess brought her over Kirill stood up at the table to show respect. He may be a ruthless crime lord but he is still a gentleman.

"Welcome. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance as well. Please have a seat and join me."

He smiled when she said that she was ordering the Caleb. "You won't be sorry. It is their signature dish " He made a kidding sound with his lips when his fingers touched his lips, like an Italian gesture. He took a drink of his wine and looked at her with his trademark blue eyed stare.

"So Miss Yumi. What brings you here today?" He wondered why someone as accomplished as her would set up a meeting with someone like him.

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[Kurenai Yumi]

"I'm sure it is delectable, I do not often get to eat at high class establishments such as these", she rested her elbows against the table placing her hands together, as he stared at her, what was with that look?

"Well some one of your status would have eyes and ears all over Na Shadda, especially with that recent job you did with, 'eliminating' a certain gang solidifying your position over this section of the City. As such I have come here asking for information on some certain individuals". Kurenai proceeded to pull a holopicture out of her pocket and placed it on the table for both to see, the projector coming to life, showing 3D images of Sky'ito and Tanaski.

"I have it in mind that you posses information on theses people, and I'm willing to pay or trade something for said information", a waiter returned and presented the Caleb with some red wine, she took the glass swirling it around a bit before taking a sip, letting a small drop run down the side of her mouth, before licking it up.

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[Kirill Bratan]

Kirill watched the holoprojector play and he did in fact know about the two individuals being shown.

"So you have it in your mind that I, Kirill Bratan, would know about these two insignificant beings? I am sure you realize that I am not just in charge of this sector but the regional governor this quarter the whole planet of Nar Shaddaa. Nothing runs in this quarter of the planet with me knowing about it and authorizing it."

"And you said you are willing to pay or trade for my services. Since I have no need for credits because I am wealthy beyond measure, you will trade for my services. But before I ask you for your services, I must ask what these two beings did to make you take notice and then to enlist one of the most powerful people in Nar Shaddaa for help?"

He had hope that he made it clear to her that he was not to be trifled with petty stuff unless necessary and not made it look like he was bragging or have an ego.

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[Kurenai Yumi]

"Forgive me if I underestimated your authority, it has been a while since I've had to deal with the Hutts and other crime lords of the outer-rim". Again her lack of conversational skills playing a part, that was something she really needed to work on, she gave a stern look before continuing, it was best to be straight with this man. "As you may know my presence has been away from the assassin and mercenary business for around 20 years, in that time I am glad to say I sort of settled down, and started a family". She pointed to the holo picture, "these two here are my children, son and daughter, and from the looks of things and certain rumors about, they have been getting into a fair amount of trouble lately". She relaxed her gaze a bit, becoming a bit worried, "I know they can handle themselfs, and are good kids, I have just had, very troubling visions as of late, does that answer your curiosity".

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[Kirill Bratan]

He met her gaze with his own. And he waved his hand in a dismissive way. "Forget about it. I understand. I will help you because of your reputation. I don't have children....at least none I know about. But I understand losing or misplacing things that you love. Please send the video to my datapad and I will send the images of your children to my contacts."

"Now what do you want my contacts to do if they spot your kids? Approach them or just relay their position and you handle it from there?"

He then began to eat more of his food. "Press eat before it gets cold. It doesn't taste very well cold."


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[Kurenai Yumi]

"That is kind of you, I appreciate you doing this for me" for once in a very long time she smiled, "As for finding them, I would just like to know their location, they can sometimes jump to the wrong conclusion, and I would like it to be a surprise, just a little 'no matter where you go I will find you' vibe". Both were in for a long lecture once she found them.

"Yes lets eat and enjoy this get together" she proceeded to start partaking in the meal brought before her the taste being delightful, maybe she would eat out more often, the family had no shortage of money. "Perhaps with biuness out of the way we might discuss more pleasant topic of information.

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[Kirill Bratan]

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"Ok. I will let my people know your instructions. As for being nice...I have my moments." He said and gave a slight smile.

He ate some more of his food then looked at her again.

"What kind of...pleasant...stuff do you want to talk about? Like the weather or something? It has been awhile since he just actually sat and talked about something nice and not business.

 

[Kurenai Yumi]

She gave a puzzled look, again conversation being her down fall, "Perhaps you could tell my how things have been lately for the Hutts, I have not done any real dealings with them lately due to my long leave, though I was always interested information they dug up". She continued to eat her meal, it was delectable, eating out more often was now on the to do list.

"If such a thing is to sensitive, perhaps I could just ask if there are any bounties that need collecting, I need to get in some practice, my last fight showed me that I have become rusting, or you can ask me something". She honestly though the crime lord would ask for more and the two would haggle for a bit, but it seemed that things had gone much smother then originally though.

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