[Star Wars] Book of Boba Fett Rewrite

Krayt Hunt

As the twin suns of tatooine slowly descends, Slave I comes close to a far-off settlement which Fennec Shand notices and turns to Boba saying,
"This isn't mos eisley or even anchorhead- why are we heading to bestine?"

Boba keeps his helmeted head focused on the controls as he mutters,
"I want to know how far Fortuna's reach has grown since Jabba's death- there's no better place to start than the capital of tatooine."

The Slave I lands in an open spot within a spaceport and soon both bounty hunters quietly sneak through the sandy hangars and avoid the patrols of guards before Fett leads Shand to an open building as nightfall begins-

Upon entering what seems to be a large cantina full of many peoples, a tan skinned twi'lek walks up to the two bounty hunters and kindly greets them,
"Welcome to cheapside tavern and hotel- I am madam Garsa Fwip. What brings such... unique guests like yourselves to the bestine?"

Fennec quickly speaks up, "We have business to conduct here- what do you know of the current climate of tatooine's rulership?"

Garsa looks at Boba and Fennec before replying, "All who come to the populated settlements know of the complete rule of Bib Fortuna... you two are not hired hunters of his, are you?"

Boba then slowly looks around at the number of eyes watching him and Fennec and quickly turns to Fwip, "We can continue this conversation- in a more isolated location."

Garsa forms a sly smile, "Allow me to indulge you- follow me, I have just the place..."
...
The two bounty hunters follow Fwip through some hidden looking hallways, they pass into some curtains to reveal a massive chamber, one which contains a larger number of peoples, many enjoying the music of Max Rebo and his band-

Garsa turns around and smiles at Boba and Fennec, "Welcome to my secret sanctuary- here, those who have nowhere else to go can hide here- especially under the reign of Fortuna's criminal empire."

Fennec stares around at the many weary twi'leks, humans, togrutas and other patrons and mutters, "All these people... were they once slaves?"

Garsa slowly nods before murmuring, "Many here came directly from the thralls of Jabba's palace- only a few like me managed to escape the initial chaos... the rest are free now thanks to a man once thought dead." Garsa moves her gaze to Boba who removes his helmet and wearily nods,
"I am grateful you have established a haven here for those with nothing... but can you not find a better sanctuary offworld?"

Madam Fwip sighs as the rest of the patrons take notice of the new arrivals,
"Even if I wanted to, we cannot- Fortuna's reach ensures no one leaves the city- the best I can do is to have this secret place for those who seek to avoid his wrath."

Boba grimaces, "Then what I have heard is true- Bib Fortuna has complete control of the planet- more than the Hutts ever had."

Garsa shares a similar expression, "Mos eisley and pelgo have avoided his reach but it's only a matter of time..."

Fennec then adds, "Fortuna may have bought off or eliminated his rivals, but there are still those who can stand up to that fat tyrant- us."

Garsa walks close to Boba and murmurs, "Not too long ago many believed the rule of crime lords on tatooine were impossible to overthrow... but you showed us otherwise."

Boba then puts his helmet back on, "I need to know the layout and operations of Fortuna's empire- his rule ends tonight."

Garsa shakes her head, "Oh, why rush to accomplish what can be done tomorrow? You look rather restless, and it is getting late- can I offer my guests some comfort for the night?"