Pentara V "
By: Samantha Carter, Security Officer, [RNPC]
Rok and Bud , Thugs , [NPC]
Charles Atwood, Chief Intelligence Officer, [PST]

Stardate: 58204.15 0900

The transporter cycle completed and Charles and Sam found themselves in the Center of a small village. There were several people who exchanged odd glance at The strangers and then melted into the shadows. The air was foul and hard to breath. Looking around them they noticed there were several bars and taverns lining The street. Most of them were in very bad shape. Walking down the row of bars they stop in front of one with a sign that had read "Deep Desires", however it was severely scratched out and a new sign was tacked to the wall next to it called "Ramok's Angels"

Sam looked around, this was really an dreadful place, as she took a deep breath she nearly choked, the air was horrible.

"Ok, Honey Let's Get in and see if we can find a good place to stay", Said Charles while he saw a strange man approaching he asked with a southern Accent "Excuuse mee Mister... Where can a Man and his wife find a decent place to stay?"

A startled man looks Atwood in the eyes and says, "What does this place look like? A resort?" Pausing a few seconds he says there is an empty shack at the end of the alley over yonder, " he pointed to an alley. "Best your gonna find here."

Charles pulled out some of the emergency rations and tossed it to the guy with a "I think sir that this can make you help us a little, we're not looking for a resort but a decent place to stay", he said to the guy.

The man looked wide eyed at the rations and quickly tore into the packaging and hungrily ate the entire package right on the spot. Looking at the two strangers he figured there were con artists or something, however, his stomach was full for the first time in a week so he flashed them an evil grin and said, "Like I said before, there ain't much here in the way of hospitality. Down at the end of the alley like I said, there is a shack ain't no one using it now. Try there." He turned and walked off down the street.

"Charles, go easy on this, we do not have much and if we want to make a new living here you should not spend it so easily", Sam said outloud so that the guy could hear it.

"Yes Honey I know... The things out here are a little different from the ones back home", answered Charles.

True, so we need to barter as much as we can, maybe even find a job if we are in need of funds. Sam raised her hand, “wait before you say anything I am not going to dress up as a dabo girl and work in there”, pointing to the bar.

The wind shifted and something fell rattling to the ground. Readjusting the straps of her pack Sam set of in the direction the guy had shown them. “Are you coming love, she said to Charles.

"Of course Sweetie...", he said as he checked for the personal phaser he had hidden under his clothes.

It is obvious to see that these people have nothing, I mean that guy looked as if he had not eaten in weeks, Sam said to Charles, how in heavens name are we going to get the information”, we have not that much to barter with. Why are they staying in this godforsaken place?”

"Do not know yet hon", said Charles keeping his strong southern accent. They both walked to the alley and entered the shack. It was an old building and after they checked the perimeter for hidden microphones and stuff like that Charles told Sam, "Honey... this looks decent enough for me, we'll need to be prepared in case of an intent of robbery. I have the impression that these people are extremely poor and they could try to steal our properties".

"We'll need to get some kind of lock to secure the entrance".

Sam nodded as she put her gear on an old, weather torn bunk. This was a real dump, Sam thought, but it’ll just have to do. Sam squinted her eyes as she looked through the room, she spotted some loos floorboards.

“This might do for now, as she pointed out the spot to Charles. We can leave some of our excess gear in there”. “Cover it with this old cloth, Sam held up an old rag she had found on the floor”. “It will be save for now”.

As they were both trying to make the shack a bit more habitable Sam continued.

"Charles", she said "I have been thinking, It might be better to split up while we’re here if we want to get the necessary info. There must be other women here and you know ……………………. Women among women, well they talk. Also men are more talkative to another if no wife is present".

"It's a good point but since we are just the two of us in this lousy planet I'll not risk the team to be destroyed and I'll certainly won't want you dead", Answered Charles

"I can try to get a lock for this door. I know you do not have to worry", Sam said full of confidence, "I have my hands, my charm and this". Sam pulled out the fractal edged knife from the concealed pocket of her bag.

"Wow!!, I thought that those knid of knives were forbiden... But I guess that there are a lot of rules that doesn't apply to us", said Charles

"I know it is illegal, but it might just make our cover more believable, and if necessary I can trade it for something". Sam also took out one of the tricorders and 2 emergency rations and hide it in her tunic pockets.

"Ok, Lt Your request is granted but take care and don't forget to turn on your body shield and be sure you take your phaser along for the ride", said Charles solemnly

"I know, we can rendezvous outside the bar in about 4 hours". Sam smiled and headed for the door. "Charles...", she said softly as she tuned back to him. Charles looked up, Sam looked at him and thought “Be Careful”. Sam covered her hair and face as she walked back into the alley. Man, what would I give for a sonic shower she thought.

There weren’t many people on the streets which was surprising considering the sensor readings. Sam wandered the streets trying to memorize the various paths and alleyways, in case they needed a quick escape.

Meanwhile Charles started to prepare a backup plan and decided to go to the bar and see if he could get some of the local guys attention, he had always been a good pool player and decided to win some latinium and get some information too.

Sam exited an alley which overlooked some sort of market place, More people were present and Sam started to mingle and trying not to look too curious. At a certain moment she saw an elderly women being molested by 2 men. “He you, Sam shouted, leave her alone”, as Sam walked over to the old woman.

The two men looked at Sam and laughed. "Lookie here Rok, it is a young woman. We do not get many young women here." One of them men pulled out a really big knife and stood grinning with lust in his eyes.

"Yeah bud, we won’t need to steal firewood tonight now." He smirked and also pulled out a knife.

The old woman skilfully placed her hand in the distracted man's pocket and removed it's contents. She then ran off in the other direction.

Oh shit, Sam thought this is a bad idea, she knew that with her training she probably could take them but why risk it. Sam turned around and ran.

"After her Rok." The two men ran after her. Laughing and brandishing there weapons.