The Forty Thieves of Nar Shaddaa

Zion nodded as Terra got up from the seat, confirming she was ready to go find her father. He then lead her out of the apartment and back down to the ground floor and out onto the street, keeping her close by to his side as they set off along the footpath. There was many a cretinous people on these streets and they would seize even the slightest opportunity to snatch up someone like Terra as fast as possible.
He lead her along the street to the end of the block and turned right onto another intersecting main road and continued along to a rental place, where there was various bikes and cars on display for customers to choose from. He had heard of this place on his last trip here, nothing but good things had been said and so he figured it couldn't be too bad of a place. He went inside and gave the dealer a fair amount of credits, before coming back out the front and walking over to one of the fastest looking Land Speeders.
He opened the passenger door for Terra, before getting into the driver's side himself and powering the vehicle up. Various displays showed up on the screen before Zion moved out into traffic and took off through the city towards the outer limits. He followed the route that Rolff had suggested to the Thieves Base, since there was far less traffic to slow down their journey. As they moved towards the city limits, the buildings gradually got less and less appealing, some of them looking like they'd not been lived in for years, while others were in dire need of repair works.
Not long after that Zion began to slow the speeder down as they approached the location of the Thieves Base, keeping an eye out for anything out of place or dangerous. He then pulled the speeder to a stop next to a speaker box in front of a pair of gates. This was undoubtedly the place they were looking for, especially this far out from the city. He pressed a button causing the window to slide down, before he turned to the speaker
=Zion Morviael=
I'm looking for the Forty Thieves, I've been told that you can supply me with certain... goods...

Zion was relieved that they had at least found the Forty Thieves base, though out here it was hard to get the wrong place since there was little else around. Now they just needed to be let in so they could use the Thieves to track down the man they wanted to find, provided he was still alive, and make it out of there without anyone being captured
=Zion Morviael=
I'd be more than happy to discuss what I am looking for face to face, as opposed to over a comm...
He then leaned over towards Terra, doing his best to whisper his next words to her, since he didn't want any unwanted sets of listening ears learning what they shouldn't
=Zion Morviael=
We'll find your father and get away, I promise I won't leave you behind.
He then straightened up as he waited for a reply from the Thieves. Hopefully they would agree to meet face to face and open the gates so that he and Terra could enter the compound. Otherwise they would be forced to break in and have to fight their way though the Forty Thieves and what ever minions they had doing their dirty work

=Zion Morviael=
Thank you...
Zion nodded to the two thugs just inside the gates before following their bikes into the compound and towards the main building. He wasn't entirely sure what to think of their current predicament, but he could sum it up quite well as just another day in his life. As he did a brief look around while following the bikes, he also noticed the weapon emplacements, as well as the slightly more better hidden bunker's, which he assumed would be all connected, virtually creating a shooting gallery if someone hostile tried entering.
He then pulled the speeder up to the curb as they arrived to the main building, before he powered the vehicle down and did a quick check of his weapons. He wanted to make sure he was prepared for just about anything, especially since they'd been so quick to change their minds about letting them in. He glanced over at Terra and nodded, pausing for a moment as if he was going to say something, before simply nodding and getting out of the speeder as he ushered Terra to follow close by as he in turn followed the thugs inside the base, hopefully to someone with a little more smarts than the fool they had on gate duty

As the thugs started scanning them, Zion also expected they would pounce on him, but as they were allowed to continue through, he wondered if perhaps the scanners were something else, perhaps listening devices. Regardless though, they were allowed to continue on, being lead through the base, making all sorts of turns as they made their way to whomever was in charge.
Zion made note of the guards and what weapons they carried, as well as the fact they were taking more notice of Terra, a fact which unsettled him a little considering the circumstances under which they had been allowed into the base. Perhaps they were lambs being lead to the slaughter, as opposed to being here to perform a valiant rescue of Terra's father.
As the doors to the office opened, he let off an aura of confidence and relaxation, having decided it was better to face death with a smile, then to appear like a frightened little child. He nodded to the gentlemen behind the desk before pulling two chairs close together as he took his seat first, making sure Terra was not far parted from him in this place
=Zion Morviael=
Well it'd be interesting to see what you call lavish... I have one matter of business to discuss, which I believe you can help me with. I'm looking for a second servant...

Zion greatly distrusted Arganan the moment he turned his attention to Terra and studied her as he revealed he may know who they were looking for, based on her eyes. In most cases he would have been relieved, but given that this was the Forty Thieves, he suddenly started to feel like a lamb again. He turned his seat to follow Arganan, as the man moved over to a couch with one of his twi'lek slaves on it
=Zion Morviael=
Zion... Zion Morviael... and this is Terra...Since you are going out on a limb, I suppose I should let you know you are right. So where might we find this man?
He continued to study Arganan, knowing he'd need every advantage possible if he had to fight this man, or wanted to ensure he didn't try any tricks that might get them placed in cages here. He was quite certain Hikari and Akari would be rather disappointed in him if that were to happen, they'd never want to leave him alone again, especially after what had happened on Corellia not long ago. If worst came to worst, he was armed with enough weapons and had enough skill to fight his way out of here if it came to it

So the man still lived and he was here, that was some good news for them, considering how long Terra had been away from Nar Shaddaa for. But wort sort of condition he was in, was still a mystery, after all they could meet him and he could be in the grips of death. He nodded to Arganan as the man made the offer for them to meet Terra's father in the courtyard
=Zion Morviael=
I do believe we would appreciate that opportunity, Please, lead the way...
He rose from his chair and helped Terra up from her own, before placing his hand on her shoulder, sensing that a walk through this place could mean one of them disappearing if they were careless. Judging from those they had seen so far, he could tell Terra would be the one who would disappear and end up like her father. He then reached out through the force, glancing upon Terra's presence as they waited for Arganan to lead the way to the courtyard
=Zion Morviael=
Stay close... I have a bad feeling about this place...

Zion silently followed Arganan as they made their way through the base, which he could agree seemed more and more like a prison they more they moved through it. As they exited out to the courtyard, he couldn't help but be reminded of his stay at the Black Rock Prison on Corellia, guards all over the place, guns ready to kill people causing trouble. He then turned his attention down to ground level as Terra recognized her father.
Zion nodded approvingly to himself as the man looked like he was in good health and shape for what ever age he was and considering the conditions, which didn't make much sense to him. For a man who was a prisoner, he seemed quite well off, but perhaps he was just nitpicking over details, something he did often in such situations. But regardless that was the man they had come for, and now they had to find a way to free him, something which would be no easy task if done by force, instead he would need to play to the Thieves greed, a commodity he had lots of
=Zion Morviael=
He looks in good shape and appears to be the one I seek.... So how much for him?

Zion was less then impressed as Arganan stated that Matthias was not for sale, which for the Thieves was a rather unconventional situation. He then started to wonder what sort of deal with the devil Matthias had made to cause Arganan to say his debt was more than money, especially in the way the words had been said, coupled with the increase in number of security guards, further tipping the odds out of his favour
=Zion Morviael=
It greatly disappoints me that you would feel that way... But I trust we can come to some form of agreement... after all every man has his price, credits can buy everything...
And in most situations there was very little Zion had been unable to afford, especially after a little persuasion, which perhaps was all Arganan needed. But by the gods he would tip the scales back in his favour, even if it meant leveling the entire base just so Terra and her father could escape. After all, he was more than certain Terra was capable of protecting herself and her father, especially after the display she had shown back at Nazeem's

Although Zion wasn't particularly happy about being separated from Terra, but she was with her Father so she would be safe with him. This also meant he could act without having to worry too much about her, especially since Arganan wasn't the only one who's patience was being tested. When he was certain Terra and her Father were clear of the courtyard, he turned to Arganan, doing his best not to just grab the man's neck and snap it in two. Instead he simply lifted his left hand out to the side at about waist height, his palm facing Arganan
=Zion Morviael=
It's an interesting story how I got this scar, which extends up the length of my entire arm. You see I was in a room about the size of this courtyard, having killed 6 armed men, when some fool thought he could best me with a dagger tailed whip, which I grabbed in mid air, causing it to embed itself in my flesh. But did that stop me? No, I proceeded to rip the handle free of it's owner before using the whip to decapitate the man in charge...
Zion gave Arganan a smirk before lowering his hand to his side and taking a step back from Arganan, letting the man have some space to reconsider the offer without feeling too threatened. He could not quite fathom why like Nazeem, Arganan felt safe enough to try deny him what he wanted, especially when Nazeem had tried the same thing and ended up dead. That all aside, if Arganan made the first move, it would give him all the more reason to take the man down
=Zion Morviael=
...I'm a peaceful and agreeable man and I can make up for what ever deal Matthias has made with you. I mean living with a load of credits is a lot better then being dead with nothing. So what is the deal Matthias made with you?