Star Wars: The Expansion

Part 1: The Marketplace

“We are expanding our space station to an even more epic proportions.” Raavik said.

Rango looked a bit bewildered by the statement, then he grinned and laughed. “That is a good one. Look if you don’t want to tell me you don’t have to tell me.”

“Well I am glad I got you to laugh.” Raavik said with a smirk on his face. “Do you know where I might find the droids? I’ll give you a finder’s fee.”

“I happen to know where at least three of the droids are. For the other two you’ll be on your own. Go to the shipyards near Kuat. In their junk area there are many broken droids, but I know that there are three CM’s that just need some new parts to get them up and running again.” 

“I suppose that you have those parts?” Keely asked.

“Indeed I do, missy. I was the one to decommission those droids, I am the one that can reactivate them.” 

“So I suppose that you want to see some sort of an advance for the job?” Raavik sighed.

“Advance? No, nothing as simple as money. I want to see what you are building.” Rango stated.

The Voice of the Nexus made a whisper. “The Nexus attracts all sorts at just the mere curiosity of what it is.”

Raavik took a moment to consider what to do. He and Keely shared a look. She nodded as they had both had the same thought. 

“You can move onto our station if you would like. I wasn’t joking about needing the droids. If you would like to see the reason for them, meet us at Father’s Yacht docking area. Bring everything you want and need. You probably won’t be back for a while.” Raavik said.

“Or at all.” Keely said under her breath.

“This is going to be amazing! I get to see the galaxy finally, and with two Jedi no less.” Morgan the Twilek said.

“What are you talking about Morgan? I am selling you. You’re staying here.” Rango said.

Keely spoke up, fearing for the safety of the child. “If that is the case, may I buy her from you?” 

Rango stared at both of the girls. “Fine with me. Three-hundred credits.”

“Fine. You shall receive your payment upon return to the Nexus. Bring her along.” The Twilek had such a look of joy that she almost started to weep.

The pair of apostles left the shop and continued their walk down the marketplace row. Raavik stopped at a food vendor and picked up two sticks of meat and handed one to Keely. She accepted it without hesitation. 

“I was pleasantly surprised that we were able to find three, I wasn’t expecting that. At most I was hoping for the location of a damaged one, but to find three, Very unexpected.” Raavik said as he tore off a chunk of meat.

“We may see when we get there. Do you think Rango is telling the truth?” Keely said as she bit off a small piece. 

“Probably not. But Kuat would be the proper spot to find such an item. So I figure why not? Besides it’s not like the Nexus doesn’t believe in balancing the books.” Raavik said and he chewed off another piece.