Capital Prime

[Dugan195]

Tozzar laughed as he realized he had pulled one over on Terra, -you looked Ravishing my dear. Absolutely gorgeous I must say. Unfortunately this little cell doesn't have the amenities that I would need to make myself look presentable enough to be worth a diner with you, but I hope you will forgive me that transgression. Though I must say I do appreciate the scam you are running. Quite ingenious actually.-  

[Joa-Boo]

“You would mock me sugar. Why all the sarcasm? I hopped my appearance would be fitting.” Terra said just outside your cell. She snapped her fingers and the laser field was down. She entered elegantly, a light purple dress clinging to every fare part of the telth female. Her walk was slow, as if taking her time so that she could evaluate every bit of your person more so than she had before. She landed her walk just in front of you as a model would the end of a runway. “Tell me not so Tolik, who are you really.” She leaned in over you as to pull the answer right out of your eyes.  

[Dugan195]

Tozzar smiled and slide over towards Terra drinking her body in, "You certainly do not disappoint. You are an outstanding creature my dear." He whispered directly into her ear. He ran a tentacle over one of hers before pulling back. "You didn't reveal who you were to me in the casino. Set me up. Arrested me. Had me beaten. Used my for your own power grab. Why should I tell you who I really am? You haven't exactly proved to be exactly straight forward yourself my dear. I will hear you out though, and if I like what I hear I will consider revealing my own identity to you is that fair? Oh and I would suggest a change in location, you are far to beautiful to be hanging around a nasty jail cell like this. A flower like you should be out in the open for everyone to see."  

[Joa-Boo]

As soon as you touched her you felt the warmth of probably the most convincing hologram you had ever seen. As you touched the image of her, the light refracted by your tentacle glitched out of place. Terra pouted. She was sad you found out it was a hologram so fast.

“Already, well it looks like a dance by a hologram won’t be as convincing as I hopped? Damn that was supposed to be the easiest way. I really should have said don’t touch shouldn’t I have.” Terra’s hologram confessed as it backed up. “Well I guess I do owe you. Let’s get you up here and we can talk face to face. Just keep in mind the next me you see is the real one.” With those words she winked. She was either a great politician or kind of into you.

The guard returned to your cell laser field and turned it off. He cuffed you again and then had you follow him out of the chamber and down the hall. Das Berg noticed you leaving and moved to the edge.

“Don’t tell them anything boss. They may torture you, but don’t tell them anything!” He yelled from his cell as you vanished behind a few automatic doors. You were finally brought into an elevator and moved upward to the top floor.

-Boss ehh. Don’t tell me what? Oh you’re going to be tortured all right. I don’t play fare when I am in the mood for some torture!- Terra said over con link now. She closed off communication with Troyce at this point.

When you got to the top floor you were moved into a room with many guards outside. You were checked again for any weapons, unchained, and then given more presentable clothing to change into. Afterwards you were brought into the office/ pent house where there was a single table with candles on it. Terra was sitting at it. You had a small glimpse of a swimsuit underneath her long robes. She smiled as you entered.

“I want to thank you again for all your help. You really do not understand all that is gained from that little performance. So down to real business, as you explained you may be interested in. I have a way off this rock for you. No charge and no one will know. One ship for your crew and you can all go.”  

[Dugan195]

Tozzar sat down at the table and looked at her robe noticing the bathing suit. "Well unfortunately I don't believe you. I believe you have a ship, and that you can get me off this planet. What I don't believe is there is no charge. For one you have proved yourself to be untrustworthy. And two, you a politician like you never does anything for free, or even for a little fee. Politicians like you always trying an extort anyone in their grasp. That's part of the reason corporations have risen to power over them." Tozzar said with a smile. He had been playing the flirting game, but her consent games were getting him at his last straw. "So give me one good reason why I should believe you arn't pulling one over on me again and we will enjoy a lovely evening. I will tell you who I am upon our departure and we will go our separate ways."  

[Joa-Boo]

“Oh you are so cute when you are so angry.” Terra started. She scrunched her nose into a big smile that fought at every attempt you made to stay stern and serious. She motioned to your seat, the drinks at it, and insisted you drink. “First of all sugar, you already gave me what I wanted. I now owe you. Lucky for you it turns out you are more useful gone then you are sticking around.” Terra giggled. She had already had a few drinks to celebrate. She smacked her head with a tentacle as if she had given away a detail that she didn’t quite want to share.  

[Joa-Boo]

“The city of Sizzir has something to celebrate once more as Lunar Angel steps forward to except a large responsibility. Ever since their appearance almost a decade ago, Sizzir has been a far more safe community. Because of their hard work and dedication to this city we have seen a rise in productivity and net growth. Sure this is no Tilt or Sieth but there is something more welcoming about Lunar Angels that speaks to us all. Please show your support this weekend as the city appoints the executive Miss Terra Hearts and her Lunar Angels as the soul care taker of this city.” A fine telth woman announced from behind a desk. She brought her tentacles together to clap along with an adio audience. The screen flashes from the woman to a group of telth who began to dispute what this meant for other companies. Some thought great things would come from this. None of them would have to worry about paying their own military and saw the gain in such a deal with the Lunar Angels. The not so happy companies focused on the fall of capitalism and noted that a military run by one company could do great things but it could also do terrible things. They would be at the mercy of the Lunar Angels. A few more boring details were shared just before the massive rocky cor lost interest.

“Gab, bring me the Lunar Angel representative again. I want to hear what they have to say about this new advancement their company has made.” Tauk said exhaustedly. He rubbed at the bands forming around his eyes as the other set of arms removed the pile of forms from his desk. He leaned back in his massive chair to relax for a brief moment.

“As you asked for sir.” Gab announced as he returned. “I present Simon the Lunar Angel representative.” A small telth with large focal glasses followed him in and immediately took a seat. The small telth wrapped all of his tentacles into a comfortable position and then smiled as he faced the massive shape of a healthy cor. Tauk let a chuckle slip from his gapping mouth. He loved to measure himself against others. A lot of the time that was how he weighed whether or not to make a deal with someone or not.

“So, Lunar Angel, tell me again you proposition once more.” Tauk got right to business. He was noticeably tiered and did not want to mess around. The most important thing on his mind was still finding those documents.

“Well sir, as you can see the Lunar Angles has a pretty good grasp on Sizzir. With our constant demonstration of control it should be clear your company’s presence is not needed. You may think to yourself, this is not good news, I may be out some money. That is not the case. You see, Lunar Angels is willing to supply you with a monthly penance to make up for any such loss in business. What that means for you is you get paid and do not have to worry about any missions anywhere near the Sizzir territory. This of course requires that you agreed to no longer patrol the area and leave all tasks for us to complete internally.” Simon spoke expertly.

“haa yeah, and how are you ever going to get enough money in one city’s worth of missions to pay us and feed yourselves.” Tauk was amused and impressed all at the same time. He laughed enough to lift himself out of the chair and over to a table of figures representing his current companies positions.

“Our accountants have already predicted substantial profits for both our companies. The trick is requiring a tax from all the dwellers in the city for the protection we provide whether or not there is even something to protect them from.”

“Bunch of scam artists, that might just work.”

“It has worked before. The humans lived in a way that required such a living for thousands of years. It is no scam, rather a very fair trade off that may or may not work in our favor from time to time.” Simon responded quick and with a smile. He was eager to sign the contract. “This cannot work if we have other companies demonstrating a competition near our area. Call it what you want Tauk but we both know you’re the wise one here. How about some free money for you and your operations here?”

“Why does this always come down to you guys trying to keep me out of your precious city?”

“Sizzir offers a special type of community that is driven by many internal orders. It has brought us much profit and growth. The city itself may double in size by this time in 5 years. You continue to do business with us and you will ride our success as much as we will.” Simon was working the cor with all he had. There was a pen at the ready in one tentacle and the contract in another.

“What can I say, you are one convincing mother ********!” Tauk started with another chuckle. He didn’t expect such a ferocious pitch man. “Hold up,” Tauk used all four hands to settle the room as if waving his hands would freeze everything. He motioned towards the screen that had been playing this whole time. The news show on Sizzir was repeated the arrests at the gang break up. He pointed to the tleth in the middle with the cyborg being rushed into the mech. “Oh yeah it is a good day.” His laughter became a bit more manic. “s**t, you bring me those ******** and you will never see another cor from me ever.” Tauk continued laughing.

“Oh those, the gang convicts have yet to be identified. They will be released later this week to our maximum security on one of the neighboring moons. Why, are they valuable?” The telth asked, seeing another opportunity to make some money.

“Hell yes they are. Your scammy deal is good as any if you get me those convicts!”

“I would have to say that is a deal. Please sign here and all shall be done in a timely manner.” The telth said being none the wiser. He had no idea the worth of you and your crew to Tauk. The papers were signed and Simon was on his way, proud and a mission completed.

“HAhahamuhaha… Gab make sure our friend makes it out safely. When you get back, prepare a cosy place for our ‘convicts’ when they return.”  

[Joa-Boo]

“You’re quite a rare sight to see.” Das Berg started up from inside his cell. He moved to his feet, a puff of steam shot from his robotic knee cap as weight was put on it, and stepped closer to the laser field. Just as he spoke one of the telth guard was passing by. It was the same operative that did not carry a gun and spoke first when they showed up inside the basement. Das Berg laughed to himself.

“I beg your pardon,” The telth was confused. He turned from his patrol and moved in front of Das Berg’s cell. “What is it you have to share?”

“Aren’t you some kind of abomination?” Das Berg started again, ignoring the telth’s question. He couldn’t see the telth’s face through his heavy armor helmet but he figured where he stared was his eyes.

“I do not understand.”

“I can smell the machinery on you. You’re a telth cyborg aren’t you?” Das Berg was pleased with himself. He was happy that he could identify another cyborg but at the same time astonished that the mechanism fit a telth body as well. “You must be able to do some extraordinary things.”

“I have no idea what you are talking about?” The telth lied. He tried to fake it as if it was some kind of secret. The truth was the other telth did look down on him for it. Luckily he was in a position of power over most of the forces the Lunar Angels commanded so he didn’t have to put up with it but outside of work was hell. The telth looked down on unnatural mechanics. They preferred anything organic and most importantly anything that did not harm nature. The cyborg telth could not abide by that lifestyle because the very thing that kept him alive went against it.  

[Dugan195]

Tozzar smiled as he wrapped a tentacle around a drink and picked up the drink and took a sip. "Oh really? So running through that door and exposing you as a liar would be bad for your little scam? Honey that's the least of your worries. You let me out of my cell, if I choose I would leave this place with your life, your money, and information to take any ship on this rock. But that would spoil the evening. I do see your point. The broadcast did mention that you were shipping us out to some prison moon. So it is easy enough for you to send us on our way." Tozzar took another drink, "I assume you can handle the details tomorrow? I am rather tired of business and looking for some leisure."  

[Joa-Boo]

“Now now sugar, you don’t want to prove me right about capturing you and placing you under our strict care. I know I can trust you though. Something tells me you don’t hear those words to often and I know you are eager to prove. But please honey; let’s not make this conversation about something that has already been decided. I don’t know what I can do to make you trust me. You must have some real trust issues if you can’t accept a perfect offer I have already made.” Terra giggled between every sentence. She moved from her seat, losing her robe, and moved behind you. He tentacles reached up and wrapped around your shoulders. The stiff state of your body under all the stress shocked Terra. She pulled away in surprise before returning her tentacles to your body to rub it down. “My darling you are so tense. How can you seriously carry on like this?” She asked to sweeten the conversation and then paused with her words lingering behind her moments. "If you are not going to tell me who you are can you tell me anything about yourself?"  

[Joa-Boo]

“Good morning sir.” A pretty desk worker said from behind her mantle. She waved to the man as he passed by. He flashed her noting more than a thin smile as he passed her by. His fake smile drained hers. She sulked back to the massive computer desk and continued to scribble on what she called a job.

The man continued forward down the narrow hallway before him. He came to a stop at a large vault like chamber door guarded by two armed men. The three turned towards the door together and placed their fingers on a sensor.

“Welcome Dowser Mariati.” An automated voice spoke clearly as the vault door opened. Another guard was just on the other side of the door ready and waiting for it to open. Dowser and one of the guards outside entered in. The vault door shut behind them and they were carried off by an elevator deeper into the maximum security head quarters of the United Arms Company.

“How’s the day going boss!” One of the guards worked up the guts to speak. He came off a bit too enthusiastic. Both Dowser and the other guard looked at him funny.

“It is my son’s birthday today and I am here, working.”

“Oh…that is a shame sir.”

“Some would say so, but if I was not here then who would get the job done. If you care enough about something boy you get it done yourself.” Dowser said sternly with a nod. There was no way in hell work was where he wanted to be right now. He justified being there because he viewed his work important enough that it would change his son’s future. In the end what better gift could he give?

A few moments passed before the elevator finally stopped dropping. Once the massive room came to a stop the three entered in another finger print and the vault door opened back up. Dowser switched places with another guard and continued down a small hall that opened into the command room.

“Commander on deck!” A soldier announced to the command room as he came to a stance of respect. The soldier pulled a tight fist to the center of his chest and then pushed it outward in sync with Dowser’s movements. Everyone followed the same motions. The room came to life with Dowser’s appearance. Those who were only sitting in large reclined chairs were now scrambling about four or more computers at one to catch their systems up. Dowser called for a systems and units check and then attendance. It was standard procedure and he hated it. Once he completed the procedures promptly the room relaxed and people went about their jobs at their own pace. A small group of advisors were the first to approach Dowser, each with their own set of tasks, approval sheets, and updates. One in particular caught Dowser’s eye first and for more than one reason.

“Sir, I think you are going to want to see this. It was a news broadcast we picked up just last night from a remote Telth planet.” The voice of a slim agent dressed in tighter battle ready gear then necessary lifted above all of the others. Everyone by now had heard of the all important telth that she had been tracking for Dowser and even their interest peaked.

“What do you have for me Jasmine?” Dowser was quick to respond. He pointed her out of everyone and the ocean of face split so that she could move forward. She strutted toward Dowser and handed over the file. Dowser inserted it in the commanding computer and everyone turned.

“Reading file,” A feminine automated voice updated the status of their mission. “Sir, this file contains many classified documentation and data. My scanners indicate there are multiple unqualified individuals present. Would you like me to proceed?”

“Yes Shela, please continue.” Dowser’s voice rang through the room. There were a few beeps that followed in response and then a projection appeared.

“Sitting with us here now is Lunar Angles executive Terra Hearts. We are so excited to hear about your biggest catch. Terra what do you have to say.”

“Well Stella like I have been saying, and now proven to you once more, the Lunar Angels are here to protect this city from any harm that may come to all who dwell in it. I am a local city folk, born and raised, and I value what life we have here. It has been and will always be my life’s work to see this place safe and gang free.” Terra answered, smiling perfectly the whole time.

“You and your Lunar Angels have done a great job so far. Tell us more about your advancements over the city. I see you have recently issued to buy the whole city. Won’t that be like a Mayor or something?”

“Now now Stella, I don’t look at this thing and start labeling it. I try to see what all the good in it is. I am only trying to insure that this city is one that we can all live safely in and call home. If Mayor is a word you all want to use I am down for it. But what does a title even mean these days. In the end we all want the same thing.” Terra said with a wink towards the camera.

As the news cast played Shela pulled up parallel data that labled many of the figures and people that showed up in the clips.

“Shela, rewind to the image of the arrests.” Dowser requested. His brow ran together demonstrating the heaviness of the internal thought he was putting into this.

“As you command Dowser.” Shela rewinded the video as asked. As the image came up each face was circled and notes ran along the side about each one. Tozzar, new hire of UA, intelligence department, priority number 1. Das Berg, senior officer of unit 446, assault department, comprimized. Dowser read over the names carefully. He studied Tozzar’s face. It was the first time he had a look at him since the initial hire.

“Those are our men. I am glad to see they are safe and a little bit closer to home.” Dowser chuckled underneath his swearing. “I am guessing the rest of the bunch is just a bunch of hired guns. Sadly it looks as though the rest of Das Berg’s personal squad isn’t with him.”

“We have confirmation that the rest of them are dead sir.”

“Where is that other bloody telth Tozzar was supposed to keep an eye on?”

“He is unaccounted for.”

“An who is this ugly looking cor getting arrested with them?”

“There are no records of the cor sir. He does not look dangerous.”

“Oh Tozzar, you must love getting yourself into trouble!” Dowser laughed. The rest of the room laughed with him.

“I ran a scan of the database sir. That city, Sizzir, is outside the Tithlitel boarders.” Jasmine said cooly with a devilish smile. “That means we have all the right to send a ship that way without any direct confrontation.”

“Good work Jasmine. Shela what can you tell me about this Terra Hearts and the Lunar Angels. I want a full briefing on everything in my office in 20 minutes. Jasmine, get a battle ship ready to depart and a unit assigned to man it. Make sure we have management’s consent first. Oh and Jasmine, pack your bags once your done. You and I are going in and picking up our precious cargo.” Dowser spoke loudly while continually moving towards his office. If all went his way they would depart within a day. “Shela get my boy on the line.”

“Con link sir?”

“No I want to see his face!”

“Running”

“There’s my boy. Happy birthday son!,” Dowser began. “I have just decided your birthday present. You are coming with me into space. Tell your mother to pack our bags.”  

[Dugan195]

Tozzar smiled as she started to rub her, "I am one of the most important and dangerous men in entire universe right. I have to power to see thousands (a slightunderstatment but Tozzar didn't want to let her on too much) die. I have gone by so many aliases at this point that even I need to think about who I am at the given moment and time sometimes. Currently I am on a very secretive, dangerous mission for a high profile company, but that is all I can say." Tozzar saw the look in Terra's eye when she thought about disclosure agreements and discretion advisories. "Telling you would be the end of your life in all but a guaranteed way. So now you can see why I have a hard time both trusting people and relaxing. My life is in a consent state of danger and high-end espionage games. A world where no one is who they say they are or even doing what they say they or for who why they are doing it. And that is why I have a hard time trusting and relaxing."  

[Joa-Boo]

“Oh s**t. If any of that crap you just said to me was the truth then we can date but I am never going to be in a picture with you.” Terra started with a joke. She wasn’t so sure what to make of all of this information. Part of her jumped at the excitement of this wild adventure through space with the power to bring part of it to ruin. The other half of her felt Tozzar’s pain. She let a bit of herself actually connect to the telth sitting in front of her. “I hope you don’t see me as just another one of those hurtles, if you do let me explain. Now this is level 1 classified information, but like I told you, I think I can trust you. The Lunar Angles main goal is to protect this city from all outside threats. This is a part of our mission statement and one of my life aspirations. Yes we pulled a tiny scam to get everyone on board with us but that was because we were pressed for time. I needed to do whatever I could to get this Cor company off our backs and out of town. I was willing to do many things to get the Cor Company out of Sizzir. Then you guys showed up and I saw the perfect opportunity. So I guess mystery man, this town should really be thinking you. I don’t know what all you have had to put up with and who you have had to be but I guess the real question I want to ask and should have asked is…who do you want to be?” As Terra spoke she got into your arms and legs. Every tense part about you she worked at loosening up. The last part of her words she whispered straight into your ear.  

[Dugan195]

Tozzar didn't just loosen up he went limp. He slumped into his chiar turning a shade pale. He tried speaking but couldn't form the words for a second. "What did you say? A Cor company? What Cor company is it." This was bad. This was very bad. Tauk would have all the Cor companies in his control looking for him. If they say that broadcast and recognized him, it was all over. "Please tell me immediately and straight, no lies no tricks. If you are worried about getting this Cor Company out of this planet then you want to get me off this planet tonight. You want to get me off this planet now.If a Cor company is involved with this planet and you just put me on the news and they are with a certain company then they will burn this town to the ground and kill anyone and possibly everyone in this city if me and me friends stay here." Tozzar paused as he panicked for the first time in this whole ideal. "How far out was that news broadcasted? Please tell me it was just local....no they could have spies here if anything....We need to hurry Terra this is no joke. Sizzir is in danger with me here.


((don't forget Tozzar's biggest advantage is his smarts and perception.))