[Audio - Introduction]

[cadbane]

[For now it's just a voice and that voice has a gravelly sound and a vaguely European accent. There's a no nonsense edge to the words.]

The name's Cad Bane and I'm seeking some information and some work.

I'm not sure I like a place that gives you a file on your life and recruits you without any negotiations on the paycheck. So right now I'm looking for a better deal. If it can be done, I'll get it done - even if you don't think it can be done - but don't waste my time with any tiny offers of payment or favors in return. You get what you pay for and I'm the best.

What jobs do I do? I'm leaving this open. Everything is negotiable.

Now, about this place and the people here. Tell me something more than what the official word is. Make it worth my while.

Comments

Audio

[exsithstential]

It can seem a but assumptive, but know that the first job is optional. Only to make sure your have some money coming in until you can set yourself up.

[Revan's tone isn't apologetic, more pragmatically informative. ]

Personally I'm curious of your abilities. An open brand is intruiging.

Audio

[cadbane]

Let's just say I have a reputation for challenges. Maybe you've lost something or someone and you need them found.

That's just one example.

[There may be something shady or evasive in the way he's not giving a straight answer on such a public forum.]

private

[gravedangers]

Dare I ask what job they attempted to assign you?

private audio

[cadbane]

Something about acting in a Wild West show.

My talents could be put to far better use than that.

[exsithstential]

A reputation I can respect. So long as your methods are clean. Natives here take a dim view to excessive violence.

And some imports are even more critical of aggression towards the natives. [He adds, rather pointedly.] I advise caution when choosing your cases.

[cadbane]

I never make a mess.

[Unless somebody pays for a mess, he takes pride in his work.]

There's little need for excessive violence or unnecessary aggression.

[Not to say that won't happen but only when necessary - in his opinion.]

What are you? A keeper of the peace?

[exsithstential]

Hmm, if I had to take a label, it'd be that of a humble tinkerer.

[Oh he has kept the peace, and will again. But professionally he had no ties to any organizations. And his nature as a Jedi was rather obscure as far as public knowledge is concerned. ]

One who just wants to make sure newcomers are aware of some of the unique complexities of this world.

perma that

[gravedangers]

[ There's a chuckle. Dear Merlin. ]

That's clear. But you'll understand this is a new world. I'd need to see a demonstration.

[cadbane]

Got it, pal.

So what do you tinker with?

[He instantly thinks of gadgets and that could be handy. He uses a lot of gadgets.]

[cadbane]

I'm sure that can be arranged. What'd you have in mind?

[exsithstential]

Oh, this and that. Droids mostly right now. But I've been know to make occasional self defense tool, or personalized gadgets.

[As far as 'being evasive on a public channel', it's a mutual skill. But admitting to battledroids, 'experimental weaponry' and anti-import devices was a little outside his image of 'humble wanderer'.]

[cadbane]

Droids? I could do with a new one. I seem to have... misplaced mine.

We should meet up somewhere. You got a shop or something?

[exsithstential]

[Oh ho, it's not usual for people to recognize the word droid.]

I do. Maurtia falls. I can send you the coordinates. What sort of droid are you looking to substitute?

[cadbane]

Something like an all purpose butler droid.

[The way he says that sounds like it's some sort of code and not simply a robot that answers doors.]

I can give you better specifications on the programming when I see you in person.

Voice

[dun_moch]

Cad Bane. Well, now. You certainly don't waste any time getting to work, do you?

[The bounty hunter's arrival is an unexpected pleasure, and it shows in Count Dooku's inimitably deep voice as he responds. The Count always has need for people of Bane's particular skills to do his dirty work... and he knows from experience that this person will do almost anything if the money is right.]

It may interest you to know that there are Jedi here.

[Private audio]

[cadbane]

[He does recognize that voice - and he's none too happy about it. Did Dooku have something to do with Bane being here? Besides, that attempted ransom of the Chancellor was a fiasco; the Count never turned up and the bounty hunter never did get paid. This had happened not long before he found himself here so it is very fresh in his mind.]

You owe me, Dooku. You want me to hunt down some Jedi, it's going to cost you triple on top of what you already owe.

[exsithstential]

Hmm, interesting.

[Trouble with having a big imagination is 'all purpose butler' could mean a lot of things to the creative Jedi.

...Which only serves to entice him more. ]

Is this a personal assistant, or professional?

[cadbane]

Professional. They have many uses on the job.

If you're available, I can come to see you today.

[exsithstential]

[Just as he'd hoped.]

Indeed, feel free to drop by, I should be around all day.

I myself have had a couple "multi-purpose" droids over the years. Best partners I've ever worked with.

video

[knaval]

Sometimes the TVs say they have new shows but they're just repeats. I think it's a conspiracy.

[audio]

[carbonfrozen]

[Finally, someone who isn't relying on text or video! Han is relieved, to say the least, but less so when he hears the name. There's something familiar about it, even if he doesn't quite know where he heard it from just yet.]

What did they stick you with, huh?

Audio (for now)

[cadbane]

To what ends?

[audio]

[cadbane]

Acting in some Wild West show.

[To action?]

[cadbane]

[He is curious about what those partnerships were but he thinks it's best to ask when he gets there.]

I'm on my way.

[audio, using alias Tanith Pontha]

[kestreldawn]

Well, you're a bit pushy, aren't you?