Paradise Cantina

[Swirling Force]

The Paradise Cantina consisted of bars around a large oasis with natural vegetation surrounding it. Large waterfalls flow into the pool of the oasis and are popular with patrons who jump the dangerous distance to the water below.


^{Image: Star Wars: Legacy 43: Monster, Part 1 © Jan Duursema for Dark Horse Comics}

[Lee Katarn]

*Lee is led into the cantina by Dejah and Lyshaa. As he walks in, he notes the waterfalls flowing into the oasis with bars surrounding the oasis. He watches a group of ladies pass by in bikinis with their drinks. Some of them take a dip into the oasis while a couple only sit at the edge and stick their legs in. The entire group begins drinking and talking amongst themselves.

He notes a few guys getting neck massages from zeltron women. Some hanging around the bar ordering drinks. This place was even better than the rumors and stories he heard about it. But after a moment of taking it all in, the girls rush him to the bar.*

Whoa whoa whoa. Not drinking.

=Lyshaa=

Who said anything about you? You owe us some drinks remember? I'll take an ale, I'll let you choose. *She winks at him.*

=Dejah=

Hey! *She rubs his arm.* Don't forget about me! I'll take a Corellian Whisky.

=Lee=

Oh dear Force Garrett, what have you gotten me into? The Council sends me on my first mission with you and we end up here.

=Dejah and Lyshaa=

*Both girls turn to him.*

What was that?

=Lee=

Uh...nothing. *Getting the bar keepers attention.* Let's have a Tarisian ale and a Corellian Whisky.

*Lee slides the appropriate credits across the bar counter after the man pours the drinks and hands them to him. The barkeeper takes the credits and turns his attention to another patron. Lee slides each drink to the appropriate Zeltron. He turns his attention to Lyshaa.*

Tarisian. Expensive, rare, and exquisite because of it. I think you'll like it.

[Garrett Sven]

:: Awe hell yeah!::

*Garrett seems to have developed a permanent smirk upon entering the Paradise Cantina. Nothing but beautiful scenery all around, Zeltrons included. He and Dani join Lee at the bar*

=Dani=

So you fought a Mandalorian? You must be a fierce fighter then *She smiles and clings tighter to Garrett's arm

=Garrett=
Fierce as hell

*Was he going to say he got his ass kicked? No, not at all, there was a hot Zeltron on his arm and Garrett felt good about it*

So Lee, shots?

[Lee Katarn]

*Lee looks over to Garrett as he says how fierce he is. Dejah had taken her drink happily and kissed him on the cheek thankfully before taking the first sip.*

Fierce? Yeah. Those mandalorians are pretty fierce, aren't they? Kicked your butt real good. You were a bleeding mess when I found you.

*Lee grins and turns his attention back to the zeltrons for a moment before glancing to the side at Garrett.*

Naw man. I'm good.

=Lyshaa=

Awww. Come on...Lee?...is it? Take a shot, for me?

=Dejah=

Yeah. Come on Lee. Take a shot with your friend.

=Lee=

Aw no...but...I don't think that's a good idea.

*Lee really found it hard to tell these gals no. But he was still struggling with the idea of drinking. He had promised Master Vandar no more drinking. No more running away. No more hiding behind the bottle. He didn't need to start drinking again, in his opinion. But that will was eroding against the desire and pheremones of the zeltron women urging him on.*

Uh...speaking of mandalorians. Don't suppose you've heard anything?

=Dejah=

Why whatever do you mean by that?

=Lyshaa=

You mean what's up with the mandalorians? Heard them and the Republic got into a scuffle of some sort. Zeltros does good not to pay attention to such hostilities and tragedies though. You'd be better off asking a mandalorian about their business

=Dejah=

*Chiming in after her friend.*

If they'll let you.

=Lee=

Huh. Guess you're right. *Lee watches as the two women sip on their drinks.*

[Garrett Sven]

*Garrett scoffs at Lee for being a pustina*

Well Dani and I will take two shots of that Corellian Whiskey. As for getting my ass kicked. I'd like to see how well you fight when you're coming down off a spice binge AND just survived a crash landing.

=Dani=
Awe you poor thing getting roughed up by a couple of mean Mandalorians. *she smiles* Want me to make you feel better.

=Garrett=
After Lee pays for a few more drinks, you can do whatever you think is best

*Garrett, still smiling takes the shot glass and slams it back*

You still need a shot Lee.

[Lee Katarn]

Try accidently causing a revolution, and freeing a planet from sith rule. And that was while nursing a hangover with a bottle of Corellian Ale. Trumps.

=Dejah=

You did all that? Wow. You must be quite the hero.

=Lyshaa=

You definently have the market on fierce babe. So you fought Sith? Did you take down any of those evil guys?

=Dejah=

I think she means dark jedi. How many of them did you take out big man?

=Lee=

*Laughing to himself before tapping his chin and thinking.*

Atleast half a dozen? No less than that.

*Wait. A Jedi did not care about a kill count! What was Lee thinking? He was being a horrible Jedi right now...but he was slowly caring less and less about that. Dear Force he was loving Zeltros right now.*

*He looks back over to Garrett.*

First round's on me. The rest, you better pay for yourself.

=Lyshaa=

Aww come on. By your friend some drinks. Come on.

=Dejah=

Yeah. And take some shots with him. It's the last you can do after he introduced you two a couple of girls.

=Lyshaa=

After all, he's only looking out for your well being. Trying to help fix that broken heart and all.

*She pokes one finger at his chest where his heart is.*

Come on. One shot with him. For me? *She bats her eyelashes at Lee.*

=Lee=

*Looks between the Zeltrons and Garrett. He wanted to resist. He really did. Well. He got an A for trying, right?*

Ugh. Fine. I'll have one shot.

*He glances over at Garrett. He was so going to get it later. Maybe make him work extra hard his next training session.*

[Garrett Sven]

Yeah Lee *he says his next words in a mocking effeminate voice* you're sooooo fierce. *chuckles* If you want me to pay for drinks I need to find some people to hustle or... *He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a bag of Grey Gabaki* I could sell the hell out of this quarter.

=Dani=

Or we could smoke it. *she gives an encouraging smile but Garrett maintains his resolve*

=Garrett=

Sorry sweetheart I'm kicking spice out of my life. Let me go work my magic in that corner over there though *points to a group of people playing Pazaak in a back corner* Yeah they look like they could go for something nice to smoke. Be back in a moment Lee

*Garrett leaves the group to go to the Pazaak player. He starts off by offering them a free cigarra to let them test the product. The players having enjoyed their fine smoke proceeded to buy the rest from Garrett at slightly higher than standard price due to his persuasive sales pitch. He returns and gives the 250 credits to Lee and takes his shot*

Think that'll get us a few rounds?

[Lee Katarn]

*Lee raises his eyebrow as Garrett gives him the credits. He shoves it back at Garrett.*

*In a very Obiwan Kenobi Episode II-III style voice.* We'll talk about this later.

=Dejah=

Come on. You said you'd have a shot. Let's see you own up to your word.

=Lyshaa=

Yeah. Come on. Be a man and take the shot like you said you would.

=Lee=

*Sighing to himself*

Barkeep? Arboite Twister for myself and this young gentleman. His lady friend will have a shot of Corellian Whisky.

*The barkeeper hands both him and Garrett a shot of Arboite Twister and Dani a shot of Corellian Whisky. Lee takes his and eyes Garrett. Lee intentionally picked a strong liquir. After a moment he takes the shot glass and downs it in one gulp, setting the glass back down in true expert fashion.*

Ah. It's been awhile since I've had one of those. Barkeep, another shot!

=Lyshaa=

*Lyshaa looks at her empty glass and frowns. She rubs Lee's arm and clings to it.*

But what about me! I'm all out of drink.

=Dejah=

Yeah, me too. Can we have another drink, please?

=Lee=

*Lee nods to both of them and speaks to the barkeep again.*

And another Tarisian Ale and Corellian Whisky while you're at it.

*The barkeeper slides over the order and Lee hands him the credits again. The barkeeper smiles. A rich client with two zeltron females to order for and taking shots with his friend? Oh it'd be a good night for him tonight.*

*As Dejah and Lyshaa begin sipping on their drinks again, Lee downs the shot same as last time.*

[Garrett Sven]

*He mumbles under his breath* Maybe I should have smoked some here.

*Dani picks up on what he said and gives him a smile*

*in a normal tone* Well thank you for the shot Lee

*he slams it back like the ones before, but this one had a bit more burn to it, he almost asks for a chaser but when Lee doesn't he just smiles*

How about a fogblaster?

[Lee Katarn]

A fogblaster? Sure. I can tone it down after those shots.

*Lee grins, showing he was just joking then flags the barkeeper down again.*

Barkeep, two fogblasters. My young friend pays this round.

*The barkeeper hands them the fogblasters and waits for Garrett to pay up. Lee takes his and begins chugging it. He sets it down, the glass half full now.*

Where in the world is Astefan anyway? He's missing all the fun.

=Dejah=

Astefan? Who's that?

=Lyshaa=

You have a third friend you didn't tell us about? You sly dog, trying to keep two girls to yourself.

=Lee=

Well I figure you two ladies can fight over me, the loser goes to my friend Astefan. When he gets here, I'll order us a couple of pillows.

*Lee grins as the two ladies laugh and continue sipping on their drink. He looks over to Garrett and shrugs.*

Nonviolence and all that, right?

*He picks the fogblaster back up and continues chugging the rest of it.*

[Garrett Sven]

*Garrett pays the man*

Now my money is good enough huh? *He chugs his fogblaster and and places the empty glass on the counter*

That is a good question though. He needs to hurry the hell up

=Dani=

Awe are you trying to get away from me? *she makes a pouty face*

=Garrett=

Not at all sweetheart I just know we can have more fun if I have two hands.

*Garrett is feeling the alcohol now. He's starting feel a little frisky but in the back of his mind he know Lee is gonna tear him a new one when they got back to the ship*

So what are the best cantina games around here?

[Lee Katarn]

*Lee raises an eyebrow when Garrett asks about his money being good.*

It's your money and you wanted the fogblasters. What do you suggest you do with it? Give it away to the poor?

*Not that Lee was against the idea at all. But it was better to not waste the credits. He looks around for Astefan again.*

At this rate, we may need to rent a room for the night. Who knows when he will show up.

=Lyshaa=

I know a place you could stay for the night.

=Dejah=

I bet I know a better one.

=Lee=

*Chuckling slightly awkward-like* Um. I am sure you both do.

*Lee looks over at Garrett, blaming the awkwardness he felt on him with the look he gives him. Mending a broken heart so did not involve THAT. Of course, he should have expected such offers on Zeltros of all places. The pleasure planet lived up to it's nickname. He looks from Garrett to the barkeeper. He really needed something heavy now. He could blame anything that happened later on the alcohol through which he'd blame Garrett. No. No wait. He'd blame Stephen.*

Barkeeper. I need a vosh.

*The barkeeper turns his attention to Lee and raises his eyebrow at the man's words and asks if he's sure about that.*

As sure as a wookiee has brown hair.

*Of course sometimes they didn't, but that was the point. Lee wasn't really sure. But the barkeeper thought he may have been drunk, or atleast buzzing, by this point and shrugged his shoulders. He pours him a vosh and slides it to him. Lee hands him the credits and begins drinking it. As he's drinking it, he can feel the burn of 100% alcohol and feels the punch it has as well. He was so not the DD.*

=Dejah=

A vosh? Someone's looking to get wasted.

=Lyshaa=

All the better, Dejah. Just makes our job of mending his poor broken heart easier.

*The two zeltrons laugh and Lee begins laughing with them, for reasons unknown to him. He could feel the kick now, he was getting buzzed.*

Don't look at me. I've never been here before. *Lee answers Garrett's question, not really caring if it was aimed at him.*

[Garrett Sven]

=Dani=

Well there's Pazaak and Dejarik always going on. Or you could try to make some money playing beerpong.

=Garrett=

Pong you say? *Garrett is getting an idea. With him and Lee on the table they could make an unnatural amount of money*

Lee, I have a plan. You see those Trandoshans over there *point* We are going to make a lot of money off of them. How much do you still have?

[Lee Katarn]

*Lee smirks as Garrett asks how much he still has.*

Enough.

*Though he hadn't heard some of the rest of what he had said. Something about an unnatural table made of money? It made no sense to him. The alcohol was definently kicking in after that vosh.*

=Dejah=

I want to watch you!

*Of course that just meant she wanted to hang around him more because she heard Lee and Garrett were about to make alot of money*

=Lyshaa=

You boys have fun. I'll watch you from here while I sip on my drink.

*She pecks Lee on the cheek.*

Good luck. I'll come bug you if I need another drink.

*She elbows him in the ribs playfully before Dejah drags Lee to go play his game with Garrett against the trandoshans.*

[Garrett Sven]

*Garrett pulls Lee in close and whispers to him as they walk up to the table with Dani and Dejah*

All right we're going to call next game, bet however much they want and then we're going to loose. We're going to loose a few rounds, and then we're going make the money back plus some.

*As they approach the table he looks over the Trandoshans. They were winning 10-7 well now it was 10-4. They seemed to have made same cup twice in a row. As he looked back up at the players he notices exchange logos on their sleeves as well as the symbol of the Red Eclipse II. These were slavers. Good ones, Garrett had remembered seeing them, and dealing with them on Nar-Shadaa. He hopes they don't recognize him*

Oi mate can we get next game?

=Slaver 1=

?Only if you want to loose?

*the game by now is over, so Garrett and Lee step up, and begin setting up the cups*

=Garrett=

The honor of the first move is yours.

*The first slaver shoots and makes the front cup. The second shoots but makes a different cup. It meant balls back, but it was better than same cup. Garrett grabs the beers and hands one to Lee*

This one is all you man.

*the slavers shoot again and only make one cup. Perhaps the alcohol was getting to them, or maybe the wanted a real game. It didn't matter. Garrett and Lee were going to loose*

I'll shoot first.

*He shoots and makes the back right cup*

And it's up to you Lee.

[Lee Katarn]

*Lee shoots the ball next and fails to even hit the cups. He looks over to Garrett and shrugs.*

Oops.

*He looks back to the trandoshans. Oh gosh he didn't know how to play this game, but he was too buzzed to care.*

Dejah, dear? Take these credits and buy me a corellian ale, clean glass.

*Lee hands Dejah the credits and gladly toddles off to get him the ale he requested.*

[Garrett Sven]

=Slaver 2=

? You do know this is being played for 500 credits right??

*The Trandoshans take their turn and make another 2 cups, get balls back and then make 2 more giving them the balls yet again. However since the cups are now in a funny arrangement on the table the next 2 shots are missed*

=Garrett=
Why not make it a thousand? *he drinks his two beers and hands the other two to Lee. He throws the ball low going for a bounce, and with a little help from the force he makes the cup*

All right Lee if you make a cup that means they drink three and we get balls back. You got this.

[Lee Katarn]

*Lee shoots the ball and it hits the rim, but otherwise misses.*

Hey, I hit something! I hit something!

=Dejah=

*About that time, Dejah comes walking back with a corellian ale and hands it to Lee. She laughs as she hears him exclaim he hit something as if it were some sort of victory.*

Babe, you're supposed to make it in the cup.

*She stands behind him with a drink she ordered.*

=Lee=

Aww man. I guess that makes sense. Make a cup, in a cup. Duh.

*Lee takes a sip of his corellian ale. Ah. It had been too long since he had one of those. It felt good to have one again.*

[Garrett Sven]

*Damn Lee is either just terrible at throwing things or he's getting really drunk. At any rate this game was about to be over as the slavers ask for a straight line re-rack, and then make same cup to end the game meaning that Garrett and Lee had to drink the 10 beers on the table*

=Garrett=

Damn that was a hell of a game *he says as he begins to chug the beers* How about we play again for higher stakes?

=slaver 1=

?How high??

=Slaver 2=

« Yeah you all ready lost a thousand credits. Do you really want to lose more??

=Garrett=

Let's make it ten thousand. If we win we go double or nothing after that. Sound agreeable to everyone?

*Everyone nods and the Trandoshans laugh at the apparently foolish humans as the players begin to set up for the next game*

Since this is a match for real money why don't we start fresh and make an eye to eye shot?

=Slaver 1=

?It doesn't matter. You're going to lose anyway, so I'll agree?

=Garrett=

Dani do you think I could get a good luck ki... *Dani new what he was going to say so before the word leaves his mouth she kisses him*

=Dani=

Think that will give you enough luck? *she says with a playful smirk*

*Garrett doesn't respond. He just stares into the cold reptilian eyes of his opponent as they square up to shoot. The second slaver counts down from three and then Garrett and the slaver shoot. Garrett makes the cup and turns to Dani*

=Garrett=

Yeah I think that'll do just fine sweetheart. Now Lee you're gonna shoot first and if you make a cup I'll make the same one.

[Lee Katarn]

*Lee puts down his ale and begins chugging bears...no wait, they were beers. When he's done chugging, it is apparently his turn to shoot again. After all those beers, Lee is definently starting to lean from buzzed to drunk. Lee had started with stronger alchohol and drank more than Garrett. He looks from Garrett to the cup. Even at this point Lee knew he couldn't throw a ball straight. But wait! What was that thing he had that helped him do things! Oh yeah, the Fierce...no wait...Fork? Ah heck, it didn't matter. He was going to use it to shoot. When he tosses the ball he uses that special ability thing he had to guide the ball into the cup. He did it!*

I did it! Lee shot first! That's right. Let it always be remembered that Lee shot first. Not the other way around.

*Lee picked up his corellian ale and looked over at Dejah, he leaned in and gave her a kiss.*

That's what I was supposed to do right?

=Dejah=

Yes hun. That's what you were supposed to do. Now keep doing that. *She says as she pats him lightly on the cheek and turns his attention back to the game.*

[Garrett Sven]

Thank the force he made a karking cup! Now it's my turn.

*Garrett takes his shot and with gentle guidance from the force he makes the same cup as Lee*

Drink up boys!

*the slavers take their beers and mumble amongst themselves*

Dani I think I could use some more luck to keep us going while my partner shoots. *Garrett grins as he picks up his Zeltron escort to receive more "luck"*

[Lee Katarn]

*Lee does the same as last time and uses the Fork to make another cup. Haha! His magicaly fierce fork powers made him unstoppable.*

I'm the juggernaut, schutta!

*Lee pumps his fist into the air and beats his chest. He could do this thing now.*

[Garrett Sven]

*Upon hearing Lee's joyful boasts Garrett puts Dani back down*

=Dani=

You'll get more if you win

*That was all Garrett needed to hear. Using the force he bounces the ball into yet another cup giving Lee and himself balls back*

All right Lee make a cup and then I'll finish them.

[Lee Katarn]

*Lee takes the ball, and as before, uses the Force to guide it into the cup when he throws it.*

I'm straight up...ballin'!

*He turns to Dejah.*

Get it? Because it's a ball.

*Lee laughs, throwing his head back, and placing an arm on Dejah. He straightens himself out and takes another swig of Corellian ale. He looks at the trandoshans.*

What up fools? Can't bring that A game now? What happened to all that big lizard talk? That's right! That's right! Representin' the big C. Deuces!

*Lee wraps an arm around Dejah and kisses her on the cheek.*

Send my love to Lyshaa, will you?

*Dejah grins and is about to go to Lyshaa when Lee pulls her back gently.*

Not now, silly! She's enjoying her drink! Enjoy me cuttin' some tails off these wookieebaits.

[Garrett Sven]

*one of the slavers draws his blaster*

=Slaver2=

? Wanna run that by me again punk??

=Slaver 1=

?Yeah do you have a death wish?!?

*Lee obviously pissed off the Trandoshans with his wookie remark and now Garrett had to try to calm them down*

=Garrett=

Hey now guys let's calm down, my friend is very drunk and would probably love to buy you some drinks with the money we just won off... *Garrett realizes that he chose his words poorly as the other slaver now draws his gun and other members of the Red Eclipse II join the players*

=Slaver 1=

?What if I say you cheated??

=Garrett=

What if I say we didn't?! Huh?

*The alcohol was definitely affecting Garrett by now. He knew what they had done. What they had tried to get him to do while he was on Nar-Shadaa. They sickened him. They angered him*

You're trash! Karking garbage!! Now pay up or maybe my friend and I will have to make you pay!

*The other slavers all draw weapons and the bar goes quiet. Garrett turns to Dani*

You and your friends should get out... now. *he turns to Lee*

These men are scum and deserve to die, but you are my Master. Should we just pay them and leave?