>>5458488Turles and Nappa stand at your right and left, while behind you Calava and Kalabash look around nervously. Raditz, Rasha and Olond have your back.
“Well…” Zodd utters, you recognize his gravelly voice instantly. He takes a hand to scratch his chin. “So you are the ‘rightful owners’ of Rocomo station?” He says. “As far as I know, this station has had no owners before us, unless you’re implying that you’re…” He smiles a broad, devious smile. “…Saiyans.”
You cross your arms and look at Zodd right in the eyes, the gesture seems to make him smile even more.
“Of course you are! I know it. You’re the only humanoids with monkey tails across this galaxy.” He says. “I’m old enough to remember when your race was the terror of this galaxy. A high base power level and millions of you to send out and wipe out planets in the name of Frieza.”
You notice that he has not used the term ‘lord’. He seems to owe him no allegiance.
“If you don’t mind me saying, Saiyan, your race is going through some hard times, isn’t it? What’s a station like this to you? Isn’t the lives of your warriors worth more than a hunk of metal floating by an asteroid?” He continues. “Perhaps you’re here to pick up some of your… things from way back, no? Then take them and leave, and we will have no problems with one another.”
“Hmph.” You say. “Leave? And let you claim whatever bounty you may get from giving information on us to Frieza?” You are no fool, Frieza must be looking for you, trying to make sure you’re dead.
“It is true that King Cold’s son has put an even larger bounties on Saiyan heads now. I was wondering why this was…” Zodd continues with his low, demonic hum. “I see that there is a reason to do so. Your power levels are far above what I’d expect from run of the mill Saiyans.” He laughs. “He’s afraid! Afraid of Saiyans!”
The rest of the crew laughs along with him. You’re not quite sure if he’s mocking your strength, or if he’s merely mocking Frieza’s cowardice.
“Anyhow.” His voice shuts down all laughter. “I’ve no allegiance to Frieza or his money. He’d sooner kill me after providing the information than let me claim the bounty. You can remain at ease knowing that I’ll keep your little secret.”
Turles looks at you and speaks to your ear. “That is true, most pirates don’t deal with Frieza, prince.” He says. “They’re out of the Cold Empire jurisdiction, and Frieza hates that. He’s killed many who went to him to claim prizes, if the rumors are true.”
You nod and look at Zodd. “So what is your proposal?”
“As I’ve said.” Zodd responds. “You take whatever you came here for and leave. And we act as if nothing happened.” He stands up, showing his full figure to you. His powerful presence sends some of his own men to cower, while you can hear Kalabash grind his teeth behind you. “What say you?”
