Difficulty 4. They are trying to not be so obvious.

10:42, Today: Maliq rolled 1 failure, 3 threats using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2P 4D

Maliq notices a few drones hovering around that seem to have an interest in the 3 Jedi.

While Maliq eyes the drones, Jax advances on the droids, "Greetings, is there an organic receptionist we can meet with? Our visit is of a sensitive nature."

"Yes, there is an organic receptionist. But if you are not on the list, or do not have an appointment, then you are not allowed on the grounds. You can schedule an appointment now if you like."

Jax looks at the others and nods, "Yes, I would like to do that. Is there a slot open in the next little bit? While not critical, our meeting should be of interest to your bosses."

"There is an appointment available 3 days from now at 14:30 Balmorran standard time."

The droid pauses for a handful of seconds before continuing.  "To set an appointment, I need your name, corporate id, preferred trading number, planet of origin, and any other business dealings with companies from Balmorra."

Maliq sees the situation heading down a familiar course, as is his attitude concerning it. "I'm going to check out our...friends over there." He makes a slight gesture in the direction of re drones, thinking It's better to leave this discussion to his fellow Jedi. With that being said, Maliq makes for the direction of the drone in the most inconspicuous way he can.

There seems to be at least 3 drones following you. One seems focused on each of you. As Maliq breaks off, one of the drones seems to move to follow him.

[Private to Jax Nilar: Make up anything in answer to my question. It will not really matter.]

Jax fights to keep his cool as he is given the same runaround. "I am Jax Nilar from the Jedi Council. We've not had other dealings on planet, but would like a meeting with his lordship before the gala. He could be in danger and not know it. Is there a slot we could sneak into, or something less pressing that could be pushed to another time?"


Can I try a charm check or something on the droid?

Noticing only the singular drone following him, Maliq looks for a secluded place where he can lure it and hopefully disable it. Maybe he can figure out who it's been transmitting to. In the meantime, he takes another closer look in it's direction, hoping to discover any distinguishing marks or anything to help decipher it's owner or origin.

what's the difficulty for a perception check?

Charm check, sure. But it is a droid, it is going to be very hard. 4D.

Perception, same as before. 3D

[Private to Jax Nilar: GM note: Zabi is in credibly paranoid of anything from Deikun. Like, say, hiring some Jedi to come in and find a way to seize all his remaining property/money. He is not likely to be freindly unless he has a very good reason.]

it was 4D before

Holy cow! It worked! Except for another metric crap-ton of threat...

12:50, Mon 23 Mar 2015: Jax Nilar rolled 3 successes, 6 threats using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2a 4d 1b ((6(A), 4(A), 5(D), 7(D), 7(D), 7(D), 3(B))).

14:53, Mon 23 Mar 2015: Maliq rolled no successes, 4 threats, 1 triumph using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2P 4D ((12(P), 2(P), 2(D), 8(D), 5(D), 7(D))).
Not sure how to interpret that one. These threats are stacking up though. Lol

The droid stood firm and repeated its comments from earlier. "Lord Zabi is busy and does not accept meetings with anyone who has not previously scheduled an appointment. IF you would like, I can setup an appointment for you to discuss the matter. There is a...."

The droid suddenly stopped talking for a moment before continuing. "I have been informed Lord Zabi will see you. An escort will arrive momentarily to escort you."

The two guardian droids turned their weapons away from the 3 Jedi and after a few moments an older human male approached. He had the look of an experienced bodyguard. "Follow me and I will bring you to your meeting."

Maliq stepped aside and looked for one of the drones.  He was not successful in capturing one as they were flying out of reach.

[Private to Maliq: You get a feeling of danger from the force. Looking around you notice a figure dressed all in black, in the shadows, that seems to be observing you.]

Maliq reaches for his comlink and contacts the rest of the team. ++"I think I may have found our quarry.I'll continue to monitor but I may need assistance in the near future."++
[Private to GM: Maliq sees the dark figure standing in the shadows and his heart skips a beat. His first instinct is to confront the pursuer but knowing his mission objective is only to observe and report and with much trepidation, he reaches out with the force to discover if this being is the Sith they've been searching for and if they brought friends. ]
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Maliq spoke into his comlink, but only heard a staticy noise coming from it. There was no response from either of his fellow Jedi.

[Private to Maliq: Your inital sense of the individual is cloudy. Uncertain if the person is light or dark. It feels like they are cloaking themselves to be harder to read.]

[Private to Jax Nilar: You are not able to hear Maliq's com. Your comlink never goes off.][Private to Jido Draji: You are not able to hear Maliq's com. Your comlink never goes off.]

Jax walks with the guard, "Thank you, I'm glad his lordship is able to meet with us."

The guard looked him over and grunted. "This better be a legitimate meeting. If you are here for another one of Deikun's games, I will throw your ass out now. Jedi or not, I do not care."

As they walked towardds the main house, another guard droid appeared near the front door to block their path.

Jax nods solemnly, "It is indeed a legitimate meeting. We would not waste his lordship's time with trivial matters. Furthermore we are not envoys of Deikun, we come of our own accord."

"If you are not here for Lord Deikun's biddings, then my lord might be happy to see you. Depends on your agenda."

He lead them past the guards at the front door. They opened the doors, and he led the Jedi into a receiving room where a human male in his 30s wearing a well-tailored suit sat behind a desk. He nodded to the guard, and the doors were shut behind them.

"You must be the Jedi who requested my audience. May I inquire about your business?"
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Jax gives a shallow bow. "Yes, we are. I am Jedi Knight Jax Nilar, this is Knight Jido Draji. We're here on behalf of the Jedi Council to investigate a potential invasion on Balmorra."

"An invasion?  What are you talking about? Your jedi are the only 'invasion' that I am aware. Otherwise there are no Republic representatives on the planet."

He seemed a bit annoyed. At you, or your presence, or the entire situation. Not easy to tell.  He stood across from you in the entrance hall and made no move to step aside.

Jax attempts to maintain a calm demeanor, "Through Jedi intelligence resources, we have learned that the Sith Empire may be attempting to violate Balmorra's neutrality. We were sent to investigate this claim. Do you have any pertinant info?"