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So far, the pirate had made little progress towards her goal. She was raped and forced to tend to the needs of alien creatures and nearly blew her cover when she resisted. But that was not enough to deter Rei from continuing with the operation. The things pirates do for money and loot...

Work in the kitchen had slowed down some. Meals were being made but not as much as before. But at the same time, many slaves were now indisposed as they tend to the many guests eager for their own form of desert. Some slaves were infact the desert as the alien chefs carefully cover a woman in chocolates and whipped cream before being rolled out by another woman. Rei would not have much time to inspect the living sweet before feeling a metal spoon hit her forehead.

"You!" another alien voiced called, one of his many long tendrils holding the spoon that hit her, "Take this cart to the second floor and feed the guards! Try not to give all the food to only one guard this time! Screw this up and I will feed you to the hungry guards! Get moving!" Another cart was prepared and the elevator was open. Perhaps it was pure luck but this would at least give the pirate reason to be up on the second floor and away from the chaos out in the party. Taking the elevator up though would reveal that there was a guard watching the elevator who immediately sniffed at the smell of food. He was a large beast of a man with thick muscles and light grey scales covering his bare upper body. The big ogre approached Rei, obviously expecting his dinner.

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Perhaps a more sensible person would have given up by now and have tried to escape. But having giving up so much only made the pirate that more determined to try to find that loot. Just the thought of that all that treasure and money made the young woman continue to try to find a way for the second floor.

Still the outlaw was not prepared for the sight she came across as she entered the kitchen. The kitchen had slowed down some as the less demands for meals. Which meant it was time for desert, but not any desert that Rei had ever expected. Instead several slaves were being coated in whipped cream and chocolate to please the guests in the next room. The platinum blonde could only gawk at the spectacle in front of her. A wack to her forehead soon brought attention elsewhere.

Ow, Ow, Ow... The platinum blonde rubbed her head as turned to see the chef looking down at her. The creature ordered her to go bring food for the guards up on the second floor. What luck! She would be able to go up there and provide to guards while being able to a through search of the second floor. Yes, Sir!! You can count on me! The young woman more than happily took the cart and went to the elevator. As she got up to the next floor, the outlaw saw a big ogre guard approaching. She smiled to try to disarm any concerns that the monster might have. Sir, I have food for you, but I must state that this cart is for everyone on the floor.

Rei was perhaps the most enthusiastic slave in the kitchen with such a response. Rather impressive telling she was not properly trained and already suffered a rape since her arrival here. The chef did not care as long as the task was done.

The ogre snorts at the slave's statement. "Then you best give me enough, slut," his voice rumbled. The beast was huge and that no doubt led to a huge appetite. He opened one of the trays and proceeded to stuff handfuls of dinner into his face. The alien creature was not about to let some slave tell him what he can and cannot eat. The elevator closed behind Rei, heading back down and leaving her with the tray and the hungry ogre.

The halls were just a lavish as the first floor. Works of art were on stands and paintings hung on the walls depicting several women of various species being put into lewd sexual situations. Rei would be able to see the second floor of the dining area which was probably just a landing and sets of stairs. Going that way would probably lead to more guards who are ensuring no guests come upstairs without permission. The other way led to another intersection. The question Rei would have to ask herself is, which side of the building was Vespira's room on? Or was it sitting right in the dining hall's second floor? In any case, Rei would have to find a way to travel and look like she is supposed to be here. But, that would quickly turn sour if that ogre does not stop eating from the cart.

Rei was a bit happy that the that chef did not seem to care what the pirate looked like as long as she could get the job done. It was the attitude that would enable her to get to those jewels and other valuables, that would it make up for the rape that she had to endure.

If she could get rid of the stupid ogre, he was going to be ruin everything if she could not stop him. He was taking handful after handful, stuffing his face with a single slap of his face. The outlaw had seen gluttony before, but nothing ever on this scale. She was sure that if she allowed it the creature would everything on the cart and it wouldn't even leave a dent in his appetite.

Soon the door open show a floor that was just opulent as the ground floor. Everywhere there appeared to be paintings of young women from several species in proactive positions as well as several statues of mostly naked women nearby. Quickly the outlaw could determine which would lead back to the way back to the party below and which way that would leade to more rooms. The platinum blonde was sure that Vespira's room would become obvious. The pirate soon put her plan in motion. She took a couple of trays with her leaving the cart for the ogre. She would have to use these to get past the other guards on this level.

What do you do when dealing with a hungry ogre eating all your food? You cut your losses and that was exactly what Rei did when she took two trays and fled to another part of the second floor. Usually, this floor would be occupied by special guests who want some quality time with certain slaves or to make deals with Vespira or whoever was running the establishment at the time. But the party tonight ensured the upper floor was not used. This was both good and bad. Good due to having to not worry about guests constantly 'purchasing' Rei's attention but bad due to the guards having little in the form of distractions on this floor.

With how lavished this establishment was, it would come to no surprise if Vespira did use this place as a sort of home away from home. If Rei was going to find precious loot, it would be in this place. Most of the rooms were single door and without any guard specifically guarding them. It was most likely various guest rooms much like the ones downstairs, perhaps higher class in quality. The pirate kept towards the center of the establishment. Vespira's room was no doubt someplace accessible to allow the Gorgonian quick access to where she is needed.

A long hallway held a point of interest right in the middle with a pair of guards guarding a set of double doors. Whatever they were guarding, it was obviously a larger room. With the quality of artwork seeming to increase the closer to this room, this could very well be Vespira's room or office. The guards were a complete contrast to the ogre from before. They were tall and rather thin with long arms and legs. Their faces were covered with metallic masks that may or may not be used for breathing, leaving their hairless dome for a head and narrow green eyes visible. The rest of their lanky forms were covered with a black suit and both were armed with blasters. Should Rei approach, one would stare directly at her. Though not visibly as strong, it was apparent these two were not as dense as the ogre who was still munching on food.

Rei continued to move down the hallway, it was pretty quiet up here and she could only faint noise from the party going on in the floor below her. The platinum blonde was glad she did not have to deal with guests that would be looking for a good time from any girl that was available. Unfortunately that would mean that the guards could keep an full eye on the outlaw and see everywhere she went in the hallway. Things were never easy for the pirate, but she would have to keeping on pushing forward is she was going to receive her payoff.

As the pirate made her way down the hallway, Rei made mental notes of the doors. While they were pretty high quality and probably very nice rooms, most had single doors and were distance far enough apart to lead the outlaw to think they were guest rooms. Maybe high quality rooms for expensive clients, but it was still just clients in the end. It was not Vespira's room and the untold wealth that the crime lord must surely have.

It was then that the Rei saw a pair of guards guarding a set of doors. It was at the end of the long hallway and surrounded by high quality art. The young woman approached with confidence as she saw the masked guards. The pirate knew if she did not act like she belonged here, her cover would be blown. Unlike the ogre at the elevator, these men clearly meant business. She for now could not push her luck. All she could right this second is present them food and leave. She had an idea of how to get into the room later. I have brought you dinner, complements of the chef. Please enjoy it at your leisure. She held up the pair of trays for present to the guards.

The two aliens' eyes narrowed at the approaching slave and her brief statement. There was a long pause. Did Rei do something wrong? But nothing was said as one guard took the trays while the other watched, never leaving both guards unable to draw their weapons. The guard stepped away from the other and checked both trays before covering them both and returning. If Rei had not left yet, the guard would simply say 'Leave', ordering the slave to leave their presence. The guard with the trays would begin eating once Rei was all the way down the hall. The other guard would keep watch until it was time for them to switch roles.

With such disciplined guards, it was probably a safe bet that something important were behind those double doors. Now, it was just a matter of getting inside. Getting by the two aliens would be difficulty without any weapons and the long hallway made it easy to see someone coming with not much in the form of cover besides a few statues and other solid pieces of art. There was also the matter of being gone too long, someone may notice a slave is missing, slavers did tend to keep count of their merchandise.

Rei was surprised at the hostility of the two guards as she spoke to them. There eyes only narrowed as there was a long pause until eventually one approached. He checked both of the trays as the other continued to keep watch. It was clear the guards took their duty very seriously and there was no way she was going to bluff her way pass them. The guards told her to leave as one guard began to eat while the other watched. And with that the platinum blonde had no choice to go back the way she came.

Still as soon as she got out of sight the young woman ducked into one of the guest rooms. Fortunately with the party going down below, the tan-skinned outlaw would find the rooms yet unoccupied. The woman made her way over to the window and opened it quietly. It would be dangerous, but the outlaw trusted her skills in climbing the side of the building towards that very room that was heavily guarded. Now that she knew which room was guarded, she could sneak into from the outside without being seen.

It was easy enough to bypass the lock on one of the guest rooms. The windows were shielded though that could be turned off from the inside. The night sky and the many lights of the city were all that kept Rei company as she tried to scale the walls of the club. There were enough things to grip to allow some amount of climbing without requiring extra gear. Finding the window to Vespira's room was of no consequence either as it was just a matter of counting windows until she reached her destination. There were no guards outside cept maybe some on the roof but if there were, they were not looking over the edge to see if anyone was making a climb.

Rei reached Vespira's window. Like the others, this one had a light shield to prevent from just breaking through. Perhaps there was a way to short it out or disable it. Unfortunately, the slave uniform did not come with a full break in kit. If she does not find a way in, the pirate would be left hanging on the ledge and eventually someone may take notice. She was not too high up as this was only the second floor but falling would still be less than pleasant.

Well getting would be the easy part of this, after all who wants to go out a second story window? Rei climbed out onto the window frame as she felt the cool breeze this night on the alien world. The lights of city silhouetted the former agent as she made her way from one window spot on the side of the building. While it was not particularly difficult to move from one spot to spot, but it did required the platinum blonde to move as be very methodical in her movement. Fortunately, the skimpy outfit she was wearing allowed her to be very flexible and stretch out to make some of the longer reaches to continue her climb.

Soon the outlaw was upon the crime lord's window. Sadly for the pirate, like all the other windows there was an energy shield covering it. Rei expected the defenses, however her outfit let her carry much in the way tools to use. Still the young woman reached in her cleavage to pull out a micro screwdriver that she had tapped on her body. With luck she would be able to disable the energy shield by finding a panel she could pry up.

It took some searching but eventually the space pirate found a spot to wedge in the small screwdriver. Finding a weakpoint, it just a matter of gradually prying free the panel little by little while maintaining her hold on the ledge. The process was slow, tedious, and no doubt tiring. But the more progress made, the easier it was to get a firm grip on the panel and pry it open faster. With a loud crack, the panel snapped off the window, revealing the wiring beneath. A few cuts and the field powered down.

Dealing with the lock was far less troublesome and was soon either broken or bypassed. Finally, she would be able to enter Vespira's room. It was not a moment too soon as the sound of footsteps down below signalled someone approaching this side of the building. The crime lords room was as to be expected. It was lavished like royalty with sculptures and art pieces throughout the room and on the walls. There was a large bed and numerous other furnishings. Doors led to other rooms, perhaps a bathroom and other necessities. There were a few jewelry boxes on the dresser infront of a mirror. There was no telling what other loot could be found in the room with enough searching.

Rei looked around desperately, a scantly clad woman would be hard to miss silhouetted against this wall. But the woman eventually found a panel near the window. Slowly the platinum blonde managed to wedge her screwdriver under the panel and begin to pry it up. The tan-skinned outlaw had to be careful as one slip up could send her tumbling to the unforgiving ground below. Still eventually the pirate heard the tale tell crack as the panel was finally pried open. The young woman smiled as she saw some wires that were easily cut. Within moments the outlaw had disabled the shield and was able to finally get into the window.

The platinum blonde was stepped into the room and found it was exactly what she was expecting, it was a room that was fit for a queen. Reu's red eyes scanned the room as she saw art pieces and fine sculptures through out the room. But as they focused on the mirror, the outlaw focused in on the jewelry boxes. The platinum blonde immediately head to the jewelry boxes with the promises of pretty gems dancing through her head. There was most likely other riches that have been yet to be found, but all would be revealed once looked around. For now, it seemed, that this made it all worth while.

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The sound of breaking the panel did not seem to reach the guards outside. The pirate only briefly surveyed the room before zeroing in on the jewelry boxes. This was what she was looking for, something small yet expensive to snatch. But it was apparent that Vespira was very cautious as each of the small boxes had electronic locks on them. There was no keyhole, keypad, or a place to swipe a card. Instead, it had a small panel to take a finger or thumb print. With Vespira's fine scales, it was not a print so easily replicated. Does Rei stay and work on disabling the locks here or will she try to take the entire boxes with her?

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Rei initially found the just the jewelry boxes, unfortunately for the pirate there seemed to be obvious way to open the box. There was just a small panel to take a fingerprint. The outlaw had not been able to lift a print from Vespira, so she had no easy way to open it. The platinum blonde groaned in frustration. For the moment it would be easier just to take the box, but she need something to put it in to make sure it wasn't obvious what she had. The outlaw went to the closet, hoping to find a bag or something to put the boxes in.

As wealthy as Vespira was, it was not unexpected to have some of the best security technology. Rei decided it best to just take the boxes instead of wasting time picking each of them open to see their contents. Unfortunately, these jewelry boxes could not just be stuffed down the pirate's outfit. It was uncertain what Rei was looking for as it was doubtful that Vespira was just going to have bags laying around for stuffing loot in.

Rei looked in the closet which was thankfully not locked. There was not much inside. There was articles of clothes though they were mostly various sashes and belts with perhaps a few vests. Being a snakewoman with not feet or legs, there were only so many outfits that worked with the Gorgonian's body. As Rei searched, she would hear the doors unlock, revealing that someone was coming into the room.