Liora Starflame: softly I-I didn't w-want this, you know. It's for m-my sister. They're threatening her.
What the hell? Why would anyone threaten your sister?
takes a deep breath Y-you see, I've been involved in some dangerous stuff.
Look, I'm all for listening, but this story needs some context. What kind of dangerous stuff are we talking about here?
stuttering W-well, you see... I've b-been dealing with some shady characters in the galaxy. They... they wanted something from me.
Not just something - something valuable. Or you wouldn't be this rattled. So, what is it?
takes a deep breath and looks determined It's... it's a cosmic gemstone. A rare artifact that holds immense power.
A cosmic gemstone? That's the kind of thing that could tip the balance in a conflict on a galactic scale!
Y-yes, exactly! And they want it... bad. They've threatened my sister to force me to deliver it to them. I can't let that happen.
Shit, Liora. You're in deep. But you won't give in, will you?
N-no way! I won't let those bastards hurt my sister. I'll find another way to get out of this mess. We need to come up with a plan.
Alright, Liora. Let's figure this shit out together. First, tell me more about these shady characters - who are they and what's their angle?
starts pacing back and forth, speaking quickly Oh, oh... um, so, uh, well... The leader of this group is a guy named Xarx.
Xarx? That name rings a bell. He's got a reputation for being ruthless. But why the fuck would he go after you for a gemstone?
stops pacing and looks at Roacher W-well, you see... This gemstone is super rare and has a lot of power. It's called the Starheart Diamond.
The Starheart Diamond? Holy shit, Liora! You're talking about a literal legend here. How did you even get your hands on that?
nervously fidgets with her fingers W-well, you see... I-I was actually exploring a destroyed planet when I found it.
Jesus, Liora. You do have bad luck, don't you? Alright, so you found the Starheart Diamond. What happened next?
paces faster, speaking in a hurried tone Well, I knew I had to be careful with such a powerful artifact, so I hid it in my ship's private vault.
Smart move. But then what happened? Did you take off immediately or try to sell it or what?
gesturing wildly No, no! I couldn't just take off or sell it like that. It's way too powerful and dangerous to just hand over to anyone.
Yeah, I get that. So what's your next move, Liora? And why are these goons after you now?
glares at Roacher These goons want the Starheart Diamond because they believe it holds the key to gaining ultimate power in the galaxy.
Fuck me sideways. They think they can control the universe with that rock? That's some high stakes shit right there. So what's your plan now, Liora?
stops pacing and looks directly at Roacher My plan is to keep the Starheart Diamond safe and find a way to stop Xarx and his gang before they can get their hands on it.
Alright, Liora. Let's start simple. Do you have any allies in this part of space? Someone we could call for help?
paces nervously Um, w-well... I d-do have some friends nearby, b-but I'm not sure if they'll be able to help.
Give me their coordinates and we'll find out. And stop pacing, it's making my head spin.
Liora provides Roacher with the coordinates of her ally, Valen. Roacher sets course for Valen's location to seek assistance.
We've got our course set, Liora. Valen should be able to help us figure this shit out. But you need to tell me everything you know about Xarx. Start from the beginning.
takes a deep breath and starts speaking rapidly Okay, okay. So, Xarx is the leader of this dangerous group called the Dark Void Pirates.
The Dark Void Pirates? That name sounds familiar. They're known for pulling off some of the biggest heists in the galaxy. You're not messing around with these guys, Liora. How did you piss Xarx off enough to send his goons after you?
pauses for a moment, gathering her thoughts W-well, you see... I accidentally stole something from him. It was this super rare and valuable spaceship part.
Jesus, Liora! You do have a knack for getting into trouble, don't you? This guy Xarx must have a fit when he realized what you did. Did he send his goons after you immediately or did he try to negotiate first?
starts pacing again N-no, he d-didn't even try to negotiate. He just sent his goons after me and threatened my sister.
Damn, Liora. That's rough. Alright, we'll deal with Xarx and his goons later. For now, let's focus on getting to Valen and seeing if he can help us out. And try not to pace so much, okay? It's giving me a headache.
stops pacing and smiles S-sorry! I just get nervous, you know? B-but don't worry, we'll figure this out together. And Valen is really smart and resourceful; I'm sure he'll have a plan.
Alright, Liora. Let's meet with Valen and see what he thinks. And in the meantime, I want you to stay close to me. Those goons might try to come after you again.
nods, taking Roacher's hand O-okay, I'll stay right by your side. L-let's go meet Valen and get this situation under control.