STAR WARS: RETROSPECTION- Life Debt

"Do you intend to find out?"

"What concern is that of yours?" Vera-Kin asks, in a friendly manner. "But yes, I suppose so. I can't very well cast my opinion if I'm not informed."

"Call it idle curiosity on my part," Kor Valter says. "My very reason for being here. Why concern yourself at all, though? I find it highly unlikely that the Wookiees and the Trandoshans will care much what a traveler thinks of their situation."

"The information I find might be more compelling than who I am," Vera-Kin says. "If there is anything to find, of course."

"If there is anything to find," Kor Valter echoes. "So what is your plan, then?"

Vera-Kin will have to plan, it looks like!

Is the meeting going on much longer? Vera-Kin wants to find out if there is some sort of social event going on afterward where she might be able to hob-nob with some of these political types and glean info about how the raptors got here and where that ship is.

You are not certain. You may have to ask around.

Does Valter know? If not she will ask the nearest person in attendance, preferably some sort of diplomat or person of import.

Valter does not.

The assistant you speak with does, though. He is here working for some diplomatic merchant from Randon. He tells you that a social is being held for further discussion, reluctantly hosted by the Wookiees.

"It was my employer's idea," says the assistant. "Opportunities can arise from situations like these, if you can get everyone into one place to talk casually."

"Is it exclusive attendance?" Vera-Kin asks. "I was interested in attending so I could talk to some of the representatives."

"It's exclusive," says the Randoni aide. "Why would just let anyone in? Why do you want to talk to them, anyway?"

"I am an armchair diplomat," Vera-Kin says, thinking that it is only partially untrue. "I want to assist in any way I can."

The aide finds it unlikely that anyone will want to hear from an amateur.

How strong willed is this aide? If Vera can't talk through him, maybe she can mind-trick him into letting her into this after party.

It may get you in but you would be an odd figure among the senators and diplomats present.

Armchair diplomat won't cut it? Because Vera-Kin can certainly talk the talk enough to go toe-to-toe with politicians if she needs to.

You could try on personality alone but it helps to have some sort of background or backing.

Too bad I don't have Lying like I do in my old age. I can't just make something up.

What if the Kor supports me? He sounds like someone important.

Ah, Kor Valter certainly would be able to go! He is of nobility, as far as you know. Of course, he would need to be convinced to go.

Vera-Kin will ask Kor Valter if he has any interest in attending this meeting, or sending her as his representative.

"I want to talk to some of the attendees," Vera-Kin says. "Maybe I can learn more from them. Assuming I have the support of yourself."