[OOC: I don't know about the difficulty, but cunning+perception or maybe streetwise would probably fit the bill.]

Caddy and Jeron find it pretty easy to tell what the minions are up to from their body language. They don't know how to react to the confrontation, and their leader is being unhelpful. Ergo, as good lackies do, they are seeking other authority for instructions.

Jeron turned to Caddy and gave her a wide smile, and his body language indicated he was flirting with her. "So what's the play? We just leave, or should our sneaky scout follow them to see who they go to?"

She looks to Ikki, gives him a nod and then nods to Jeron, "Sounds like a plan."  She turns then to the lackeys and gestures once again to ensure they approach and hear her without her having to broadcast her words to the rest of the bar, "I don't care what your thug of a boss is doing.  You two get the man in charge... The Man, mind.  And get him here before I finish my drink."  She deliberately takes a sip of her drink to 'prove her point', "Or I'll find a use for you - as fodder for one the Moisture Farms."
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Jeron subtly steps aside and prepares to shadow the departing thug.

As it happens, the thug is standing on the street outside, talking into a commlink. Jeron strains to hear.

Although he can tell the thug is irritated and a little frantic, the precise words elude him. The only thing he hears is when the thug raises his voice.

"... right now, you hear me?"

Ikki simply nodded at the other two, as he made his way towards the door following the thug out onto the street. Leaving the two more social characters in the Cantina. Wanting to listen in closer to the conversation. Sorlock covers his face with his duster a bit more as he prepares to sneak closer.


23:22, Today: Ikki Sorlock rolled 4 successes, 4 advantages using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 1P 2A 1B with rolls of 8(P), 8(A), 4(A), 4(B).  Stealth.

"Hey, it's me. Look, we're down at the cantina, and... yes. Look, I go where Rancor wants, okay? There's some girl and her boyfriend down here who I've never seen before. Shut up and listen! Look, let me talk to Boss Thrumdush. He needs to hear this and you'll just mess it up."

"I don't care what he's doing, he's going to want to hear this. Get him on the comm right now, you hear me?"

Jeron deliberately kept his eyes off of Ikki and kept them glued to Caddy and the thugs staying inside. He smirked slightly as she addressed, and sort of dressed down, the thugs. He wasn't sure if she was going to start a fight with those words, but he stayed at the ready while trying to keep looking relaxed.

Caddy too doesn't focus on Ikki's departure and instead continues to wait....

The thug outside's conversation changes slightly. "Oh, hello boss. Yes, sir. Okay, it's like this...

"We're getting lunch, and someone starts acting tough, right? Our boss, Rancor that is, decides not to bother, but then they start talking about that Clebdir guy. Isn't that your customs guy?"

He listens for a moment.

"Yeah, okay. Okay, boss, I'll tell him."

The thug rushes inside, where Caddy and Jeron can see him. Ikki glides inconspicuously out of the way, where the thug won't notice him.

The thug hands his commlink to the gamorrean muscle, who glares at him balefully. Nevertheless, he takes it and holds it up to his folded ear.

Rancor the gamorrean listens intently for a moment, and then snorts affirmatively.

He gets up and turns around, knocking the table again. The last pitcher spills, although he pays this no mind. There is an intensity to him now as he glares at Caddy.

Everyone in the tavern roll either Vigilance or Cool as they prefer.

[08:44, Today: Caddanra 'Caddy' Manitu rolled 2 successes, 2 advantages using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 3a ((3(A), 5(A), 7(A))).]

Jeron dislikes the way this seems to be going. He's pretty sure a fight might be coming.

08:44, Today: Jeron Rist rolled 3 successes, 1 advantage using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 1P 2A.  I'm always Cool. But am I Vigilant?

Ikki followed the thug back into the Cantina after gracefully avoiding him as he passed. Watching from a distance, his hand moved its way into his duster to his belt, hand resting on his combat knife. He doubted he'd be able to use his rifle in here.

18:10, Today: Ikki Sorlock rolled 1 success, 1 advantage using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 1P 1A ((2(P), 5(A))).

Initiative:
Jeron Rist
Caddy Manitu
Ikki Sorlock
Rancor
Thugs (3)

Rancor stomps over with all the grace of his namesake.

"You all gonna see Boss Thrumdush," he grumbles menacingly. "But he don't say you got to be in once piece."

The thugs grin menacingly. They ready their weapons -- vibro-knuckles and blades.

Rancor pulls back his mighty fist for a blow.

Caddy shakes her head, "Really?  Are you sure you want challenge me?  I'd have assumed you'd know better.  I did warn you."  For all her femininity, she has a steely gaze.

[OOC: I'm aiming for a deception roll rather than an intimidation.  To confuse and apply hesitation on the thugs and the Rancor.

Given the Rancor has already 'lost face' when he tried to challenge me earlier, I'll assume I get a blue dice?  No doubt the 'boss' will apply black die to the roll but I'll leave you to roll that half :-)

19:47, Today: Caddanra 'Caddy' Manitu rolled 1 success, 3 advantages using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 1B 1A 2P ((3(B), 1(A), 6(P), 10(P))).

I'll also take a defensive stance.]

Jeron was amused and let out a nasty-sounding chuckle. He lifted the blaster pistol and shot the Rancor on stun. "Ah ah ah! You didn't say the magic word, Ranky."

OOC: Aim and fire. 8 Strain Damage and I think I'll use 3 advantages to crit if I can and 1 to give a boost die to the next acting player.

12:59, Today: Jeron Rist rolled 2 successes, 4 advantages using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 1p 2a 1b 1d.  Stunning the Rancor.
13:03, Today: Jeron Rist rolled 67 using 1d100.  Crit.
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Ikki briefly wonders if he should get involved. However he wanted to deal out that punch to those thugs that laughed at him, with a begrudging focus on taking the front with Jeron already blasting them. He leaps into action, throwing a punch at one of the thug but just misses as he turns his head out of the way. Left at the front, Ikki's body tenses ready for the counter attacks.




Ikki Sorlock rolled 2 successes, 3 advantages using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 3A with rolls of 8(A), 3(A), 7(A).  Good Ol' Brawl.

Ikki Sorlock rolled no successes, 1 advantage using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 1B with rolls of 6(B).  Jeron's boost.

Ikki Sorlock rolled 2 failures using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2D with rolls of 2(D), 2(D).  Difficulty.

Ikki misses (at Engaged range...) spending 3 Advtanages to gain +1 Melee Defense and the last Advtange to give the next acting Player a Boost Die

Jeron's blaster packed a high-powered whine as it washed over Rancor. The bartender cried 'no blasters!' as the big beast recoiled. His eyes wobbled and he shook his head violently, trying to clear his senses.

Caddendra followed up with a scathing challenge, adding insult to injury. The big beast could barely hear, but it was enough to disconcert him further.

Ikki, for his part, waded into the thugs behind Rancor. He places a firm fist onto one jaw, knocking the human for a loop. The thugs attempted to return with punches of their own, surrounding the small man. Their lack of coordination kept them from fighting effectively, as they shouted contradictory instructions at one another.

"Hold him down so I can hit him!"
""

3 failures, 4 advantages using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 3P 3D.  Brawl v Ikki.
Adding 2 setback to Ikki's next action

Rancor does not like being shot. He bellows a tremendous roar and charges head-first into Jeron. The beast is upon Jeron before he can even react.

Rancor slams into Jeron, knocking the breath out of him. He follows up with a thunderous punch.

3 successes, 1 threat , 1 triumph using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2A 2P 2D 2S.  Rancor charge! 7 damage presoak. Using Triumph for additional attack. Take 1 strain.
3 successes using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 2A 2P 2D 2S.  Brawl v Jeron. 7 damage presoak

With Jeron slammed by Rancor and with no real way to fight back (that really isn't her style) she really has only one thing to do... she grabs a stim from her pack and... "Stay still - this won't hurt a bit."  And jabs it into Jeron.

[Actions:
1) Stim Jeron for 5 health.
2) Aid other to give him a blue dice.]
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Jeron was only slightly surprised when the Rancor hit him...a bit more so when the thug was able to follow-up with another blow so lightning-fast. He let out a slight groan at that, then quickly fired off another blast at the beast after Caddy's tender and encouraging ministrations!

"Back off, ugly! And do something about your breath!" Then a small curse as he missed.

OOC: Aim, fire, miss and grant Rancor a boost die on his next Brawl or Melee attack with me. =(

For the 3 advantages: Give the next PC a Boost die, Add a Setback die to Rancor.

10:00, Today: Jeron Rist rolled 1 failure, 3 advantages using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 1p 2a 2b 2d.  Aim and blast again.

Ikki carefully watched the thugs surrounding him, at least he had the attention of the thugs leaving only Rancor fighting Jeron. Taking another failed swipe at the the thugs, he darts back. Mentally groaning as the number of thugs hadn't decreased yet.

Ikki Sorlock rolled 2 failures, 2 advantages using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 3A 1B 2D 2S ((7(A), 8(A), 1(A), 6(B), 3(D), 7(D), 2(S), 3(S))).

Spending 2 Advantages to give Jeron a Boost die next turn.

The Force rolled 1 success. Rancor brawl. 5 presoak damage

Rancor is bulky, but a canny hand-to-hand fighter. He throws a meaty backhand that collides with Jeron again.

Even as this happens, Caddy slaps a stimpatch on Jeron's exposed skin. He feels the chill-itch of bacta working on his wounds immediately, and the numbness of the stimulant drugs kicking his adrenal system into high gear.

Rancor looks irritated at this. He turns away from Jeron. His considerable mass is now aimed towards Caddy.

Meanwhile, Ikki takes on Rancor's gang of thugs. They are energetic but have little skill, relying on their numbers to overwhelm him. This only puts them in each others' way.

The Force rolled 1 failure, 1 advantage

Caddy shakes her head, draws her own pistol, "You really shouldn't be doing this you know."  And fires point blank at Rancor, ignoring the barman's cries of 'no blasters'.

[OOC: Taking a point of strain to give myself a boost dice (racial).  Shooting in melee for 2D.

20:34, Today: Caddanra 'Caddy' Manitu rolled 1 success, 3 threats using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 1b 2d 2a ((6(B), 7(D), 7(D), 1(A), 2(A))).

So that's a hit for 6pts of damage - with three threats...]

Jeron let out a growl as Rancor thought to turn his nasty attentions to Caddy. "That's no way to look at a lady." He fired his blaster once again on the stun setting.

OOC: 1 success, so 7 damage presoak. 3 advantages to crit.
1 advantage to boost next acting PC.

16:04, Today: Jeron Rist rolled 1 success, 4 advantages using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 1p 2a 2b 2d.  Aim then shoot Rancor.
16:05, Today: Jeron Rist rolled 52 using 1d100+10.  Critical.

Ikki glanced over to see the attacks of his comrades hitting their target. With renewed determination, Ikki lunged at one of the thugs, bringing his fist into a uppercut on his jaw while letting out a loud yell of exertion. Following through the mighty blow, which in turn lifts the thug off his feet and throwing him to the floor a meter away.

Panting with adrenaline and the satifaction of not only landing a blow but on one that was laughing hard at him early he turns to the others, rubbing his fist "Who's next..." He was acting tough, but he wanted to seem a little more intimidating and keep them away from helping their boss.

23:48, Today: Ikki Sorlock rolled 3 successes, 3 advantages using the Star Wars Edge of the Empire with a dice pool of 3A 1B 2D with rolls of 7(A), 8(A), 4(A), 6(B), 1(D), 6(D).  Brawl.

Spending 2 Advantages to active Knockdown on the thug. 1 Advantage to boost next acting PC.

Brawn of 3 + 2 successes means 5 Strain damage to the Thug who is then Knocked down.