Open Terrain

Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:38 pm by Darth Apollyon

*Darth Apollyon felt someone trying to communicate with him and immediately shut his mind. It was not so much a mind shield, as the willingly block of all his thoughts. The distraction had served for him to be interrupted yet the effect of his dark power had already had the desire result in many of the witches. However this presented trouble as he had not wanted to be discovered. He had to eliminate all witnesses one way or another. So he came out in the open among a large group of women that were laying on the ground, some of them still screaming in horror, while others were passed out. It was unknown at that time if any of them were dead.

The dark figure of Darth Apollyon was the definition of a sith. He seemed like a wraith in his black robes and cloak, his long silver hair visible. A lightsaber hilt could be observed in his right hand. It seemed that he would have the fight that he wanted after all.*

"Were you looking for me witch? Here am I. Now show yourself so I see the face of the one that resisted my power, and kill it."

*As Apollyon talked he would be gathering Force energy, his senses completely aware of his surroundings as to not be taken by surprise physically of by the Force.*

Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:37 am by Subject 034

*Abyssissa, began her run towards the man once she was reassured that some of the sisters she saved were out of harms way. She would attack him from multiple ways as being proficient in the form of Projected Fighting.*

*First she chose one of her four Nightsister Vibro-Knifespear's as she would launch it at him while simultaniously moving fast using force speed to gain distance on him quickly. once close enough she would jump up in a tree as she would use her projected fighting and cause multiple hits upon the man from a distance as if she was there herself hitting him. She readied her two whips.*

Fri Aug 19, 2011 8:34 am by Darth Apollyon

*She was an intelligent fighter using her weapons and speed to cover her movements, yet Darth Apollyon had too much experience to fall for such tricks. Didn't Brijus use similar tactics, Cassus Fett for that matter? It was smart but it was clumsy as she had used all Vibro-Knifespears to hit Apollyon, instead of throwing two of them with the intent to prevent lateral movements and the other two with the intent of hitting him. So it was easy for Apollyon to defend from such attack without loosing sight of his opponent.

Darth Apollyon quickly side steps to the left, his right foot following, so he would not only moved towards his left but that now his body would be sideways, as he immediately moves his saber with his right arm in an arc from left to right, blade diagonal, deflecting the two Vibro-Knifespears closer to his body and with more probability of hitting him away from him. While the other two that were further from where Darth Apollyon had moved would inevitably missed. However Darth Apollyon had never lost sight of his opponent even though she was moving a great speed, as not only he was a seasoned duelist but also his defensive movement had allowed him to do so without loosing perspective from the weapons and her that either way had come from the same direction. So as he moves to the left and deflected and evaded the weapons, he let out a Force push with the energy he had gathered directed at where the witch had just jumped. Since he had throw the quick Force Push just as she had landed in the tree, which should be before she had the opportunity to use her projected fighting, it would hopefully prevent her from launching such attack if the Force Push indeed worked. However if she managed to launch her telekinetic before the Force Push hit or if the Force Push did not work Apollyon of course would have to deal with it. *

Tue Sep 20, 2011 8:16 am by Subject 034

*The push hit right as she landed feet on the tree, not expecting such an attack she holds the tree as it begins to go down and she leaps up with her Mistryl Quarterstaff poised to strike at Apollyon's under neck while holding it out to the side slightly and to an angle to avoid an attack with a lightsaber, and she did it with such speed as to catch him off guard since she did not have the time to use her projected fighting.*

"Woo shursha nemidian, Ock laverte attroche?"
<< Who are you, why you attack? >>

Mon Nov 07, 2011 3:47 am by Ni Jahaatir

*Ni had been running for days now. Those metal toy soldiers would never find him here. The darkness of this planet pulled him towards it. He had been here before, many moons ago, though could not remember why he left. Now, without Master nor Mistress to guide his fragile mind, he had been cast out, left to wander alone, to tread his own path in life. For someone like Ni, that was not an easy thing to do.

Everywhere he went, his size drew attention. His incoherent, childlike speech made him the butt of many jokes which he did not even understand. Many sought to take him, to hold him against his will, to pit him in combat against man and beast alike, to test his inhuman strength. There were many things Ni had been forced to do, just for food or shelter, or to pay the debt of having stolen such things; again a concept he did not understand nor grasp. Ni had no idea how life worked, all he knew was his hunger, and his constant aching within to seek out the powerful Darkness, to seek shelter within its welcoming bosom and be left alone, until a Master would come rescue him.

Master? Pretty Master? Dark Master? Angry Master? One of them would come, surely? Wouldn't they? They would save Ni from this torment, this torture?

Ni whimpered, looking at the floor with self-deprecation, hand gripping his fearsome-looking weapon tightly.*

Ni hungry...

*He frowned, squinting against the low sun, setting slowly over the horizon. Cold was coming. Black was coming. Ni needed to find shelter. Scurrying away from his crashed pod, the mangled wreckage of the stolen vessel no more suitable for shelter now than a damp tissue, he shuffled swiftly, as quickly as he could manage to shift his enormous frame at least, towards a nearby tree line, figuring the big woody things will at least keep his head dry. Looking back over his shoulder, he looked to the sky, wondering if the metal soldier men were still angry, still chasing Ni. Raising a finger to his cheek, he scratched nervously and mumbled to himself in a whining tone.*

Ni didn't mean to hurt that man. Ni didn't do nothing wrong. Ni was playing soldiers with him. Not Ni's fault his head fell off!

*Still whimpering, Ni knew in his heart that the Mandalorians would seek vengeance for the loss of one of their own. Ni had encountered the group and thought them to be toys to be played with. Thought of them as statues to be moulded into his own little game. When the one hadn't wanted to do as he was told however, Ni had gotten angry. Ni had growled, but still the man resisted. They all drew weapons on Ni, one of them shot him in the ribs. It was lucky for this slow-brained beast that his hide was thick and resistant. The shot had burnt, but not penetrated, but still it had hurt. It had angered Ni. Ni lashed out, punching a giant fist at the nearest soldier. The man had fallen limp to the floor, neck broken, but still Ni pounded and pummelled, unaware the man had died from the first strike. Picking the corpse up by the ankle, he had swung the body around and roared at the others, striking them, fending them off with the body of their friend. Ni had run, run to the spaceport, taken the nearest vehicle and struck all the buttons at random, hoping for a result. It was dumb luck that he had pounded the launch button, and yet more that had seen it find its way here through auto navigation. From now though, Ni did not know where he was, or what he was doing. Something in the distance, a tall building of intricate and twisted design, spoke of the Darkness that he was attracted to. The Nightsister Citadel. Maybe in the morning, Ni would look at it more closely, but for now he must hide.

Ni was so hungry though...*

Wed Nov 09, 2011 3:40 pm by Shun Flvin

*After traveling towards the planet's terrain, Shun decided to bring the ship down. He wasn't exactly sure where this animal was, but he was going to have to catch it soon. After touching down to the ground, Shun activated one of his on board scanners for life forms. After a few minutes, the on board scanner began to show heat signatures. At first they seemed to be rather small, but eventually the signatures began to become larger than normal. Knowing that the beast was big, Shun located the signature's location and pinpointed it into his current location. After finding it's projected location, Shun slowly departed from his ship bringing his armor and all his other weapons. He wasn't exactly sure how strong this thing was, but by the description of his brothers, It was big and dangerous. Something that Shun liked the most.*

*Fortunately for Shun, he had been carrying one of his speeders in his Infiltrator. That way in stead of having to travel on foot, Shun could race towards the best before it had moved from its current location. After a couple minutes of moving through the terrain at top speeds, Shun had finally moved to the relative location to the animal. What had stopped him was a large cave like structure, along with a tall tower in the distance. Even though Shun could not see the beast it self, he would assume the coward would be hiding inside the cave. With his speeder out of the way, Shun slowly walked towards the front of the entrance. With his hands near his belt, Shun quickly cleared his throat.*

EH MONSTER, I SUGGEST YOU PULL YOUR choobies OUT OF THAT CAVE. I WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK WITH YOU IF THAT IS NOT A PROBLEM, ALL I WOULD LIKE TO DO IS SPEAK WITH YOU.

Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:22 pm by Ni Jahaatir

*Ni had fortuitously found shelter as the night had drawn in, in the form of a dark and dank cave. The smell of it had drawn him in, reminding him of a home so long ago which he had always found safe and reassuring. How he longed for its cold, wet walls. He could almost taste that salty limescale on his tongue, something he had often habitually indulged in. His heart weighed heavy with sadness to have lost that place, cursing his mind for forgetting where it was located. As he had stooped low on entering the cave, he searched deeper within, forcing his massive frame further and further. In the distance a shallow whisper of breath was faintly heard, and upon rounding a corner, his eyes had adjusted enough to the dark to make out the prone figure that lay at his feet. A curious creature, brown scaly skin, fearsome jaws and taloned clawed hands. Even Ni recognised how it was emaciated, struggling to fend off death from hunger. The baby rancor had been orphaned early in its life and had failed to meet the basic of requirements necessary for it to grow into the renown beast it should be becoming. Ni took pity on the creature, and had managed to capture some indigenous livestock roaming in the forest beyond. Dragging the bloody carcass back, he ripped it into pieces, stuffing some into his mouth, before cramming a wedge of fatty tissue into the rancor's. Reluctantly the creature had chewed, more of instinct than anything. The pair ate together, the rancor's beady yellow eyes regarding Ni as something of a kindred spirit, being of similar stature, and accepting his care and nursing. Curled together, they slept, the beasts finding comfort with shared warmth and full stomachs.

The next day Ni was awoken by the shouts of a voice outside the cave. The words mostly lost on him, he did recognise one; "Monster". It was something he had grown accustomed to hearing, and had long ago learned of its derogatory intent. With a scowl, he did take a moment to wonder if it was aimed at him or his new friend, who lay asleep even now, presumably regaining strength as it digested. Ni crawled out from the darkness towards the mouth of the cave, peering out to see a sight he had hoped to avoid; a metal man like the ones he had inadvertently angered not so long ago. Ni whimpered, tempted to call out, to say he was sorry, that it was an accident, but his words escaped him. Right now, above all, he feared his new friend may come to harm if Ni remained in his hideout, and with that thought in mind, he found an inner strength that forced him to his feet, stretching out his full, giant form, and moving his legs uncontrollably, as he plodded out towards the man, his face a picture of anger and threat.*

"YOU NO HURT NI FRIEND!!"

*Ni swung his heavy vibro battleaxe in vain effort to intimidate, if his size alone was not fearsome enough. His armour creaked as he moved, rusty in patches, dirty all over, well-worn and never tended-to. It had been a gift fitted to him many years ago by an old Master. She had taken care of him, tried to teach him how to use his powers. His time under her tutelage had been cut short however, so Ni really understood very little.*

Wed Nov 23, 2011 2:54 pm by Shun Flvin

*After the loud casts of Shun's voice, a small sound could be heard in side the cave. As it became of interest, the sound starting to get louder, and increasing over second. Until finally the beast had came out. A large creature suddenly was in front of Shun. Judging by the creature, he must have weighed thousands, something you don't see in a normal human. After running towards Shun, the creature yelled out to him.*

"YOU NO HURT NI FRIEND!!"
*The sound of the giant beast, echoed through the terrain, continuing past the eye can see. Shun was not scared though, after all his training he knew he could handle this. As the beast swung his virobattle axe, Shun make a quick smirk inside his helmet. It's effort to try and scare Shun was surely intimidateing, but not enough. Shun reached down to his Saberstaff, his sacred weapon at which he used when he was a Sith Lord himself. It's smooth metal was felt along the lightsaber, slowly obstructed by special carvings and eventually lead to the ignition switch. With Shun ready, he looked straight at the monster, ready to strike at any time. He slowly put his left hand up, pointing his index finger to the monsters face, and began to shout towards the beast.*

"You are a threat to my people, and with the death of my own! You shall vanish into the dust that surrounds us."

Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:08 pm by Ni Jahaatir

*Ni stared at the extended hand, pointing its index finger straight at him. The beast frowned, unsure of the words coming from the tin-man's mouth. He knew not what was being spoken, the words were big and confusing, but the tone with which they were conveyed left him with little doubt that this man was here to hurt Ni, or his friend. Looking back over his shoulder and into the dimness of the cave, he whimpered at the thought of his poor new companion suffering at the hands of this horrible being. Ni's lip curled up, baring yellow, sharpened teeth into a snarl of defiance as his face turned back towards the man, watching as he drew the familiar shiny metal object to his hand, a weapon Ni had seen countless times before in his life, though slightly different, he understood its meaning all too well; the scars on his body his badges of experience in the matter.

Ni roared once more, spittle flying out from quivering lips, his brow creased in angry glare, hands tightening their grip on the battleaxe he wielded before him. Dropping one hand from its shaft, he stomped his feet in petulant fury, screaming and shaking his head to show his distaste for the threats offered him. The tin man had evoked a rage within the simple-minded creature that was so wrought with overpowering emotion, it had no idea how to control them, or focus them, or utilise them to his advantage. All Ni knew was to react, and to attack until safety was assured once more. Any peace, any tranquillity he had once felt in this place, was now replaced with furious anger and blind rage.

His free hand reached upwards, fingers opened, extending their pallid white fleshy stumps towards the man, before clamping shut tight, swiftly and purposefully. A physical act bearing no meaning, but the build-up in the Force around the beast was all too apparent. Fuelled by his anger, though lacking any refined control, his presence reached out towards the tin man in a choking grip, a move he had used many times in the past, though never really gained the perfection of control. It had been a power his first Master, Loyderas, had taught him, taking great pleasure in Ni's inability to restrict the pressure he could impart on his target, and revelling in the theatre that Ni produced as the heads of henchmen would explode in his vice-like grip. Ni stared unblinking at the man's head, hoping, intending, for the same to happen to him.*

Fri Dec 16, 2011 7:10 pm by Shun Flvin

*As the wretched beast stand amongst Shun, it's slimey stench was slowly wondering over to him. It had seemed that the monster was more focused on other things then actually cleaning itself. Without personal hygiene, It would be a bit of an obstacle to get over. As Shun prepared to ignite his lightsaber, he stared deep into the animals eyes. It's pupils enlarged, gasping for the already bright light. The darkness surrounding it like a fierce tornado, something it wouldn't be easily destroyed. Along with that, the darkness amongst the beast was also quite noticeable, or maybe it was the stench.

When Shun was about to attack, he slowly started to feel the tightning of his neck. An ancient move by the darksiders, Force choke. The ability to strangle your enemy's throat, making him incapable of inhaling any sort of air. Such a cruel but powerful move, something Shun used in the past. Since Shun was a sith warrior himself, he knew how to counter most of his own attacks. As his neck slowly began getting tighter, Shun quickly prompted up his left hand. He extended his fingers flat, making it look like he was asking for a high five. As his hand sat there, he slowly channeled up some energy to the palm of his hand. As soon as his throat was about to close, Shun propelled a wave of energy to the beast. He hoped that he would be able to push the monster back, along with it releasing it's grip. After doing so, Shun ignited his saberstaff, igniting both sides of the weapon. The blue lights, quickly beamed out alerting those who were near. As Shun ignited it, he slowly began walking to the beast.

Hoping that the beast was unprepared for an attack, Shun jumped up quickly to the beast. As he was about to land, he swung the left side of his saberstaff to the beast's right arm. Hoping to cut off his dominant arm, he would be able to make his opponent rather defenseless rather quickly.*

Tue Jan 17, 2012 2:29 am by Ni Jahaatir

Shun Flvin wrote:*As his hand sat there, he slowly channeled up some energy to the palm of his hand. As soon as his throat was about to close, Shun propelled a wave of energy to the beast. He hoped that he would be able to push the monster back, along with it releasing it's grip. After doing so, Shun ignited his saberstaff, igniting both sides of the weapon. The blue lights, quickly beamed out alerting those who were near. As Shun ignited it, he slowly began walking to the beast.

Hoping that the beast was unprepared for an attack, Shun jumped up quickly to the beast. As he was about to land, he swung the left side of his saberstaff to the beast's right arm. Hoping to cut off his dominant arm, he would be able to make his opponent rather defenseless rather quickly.*

*Ni felt the surge of energy that fizzled between them rise. A heat accompanying it, and a pressure mounting. The wave blast caught him off-guard, cancelling his own Force assault and shunting him backwards. Had the monster not been of such immense size and stature, he surely would have been blown from his feet and propelled backwards, but as it was, he staggered a couple of steps in shock. The sound of the other man's weapons igniting snapped his head up quickly to look, and as he advanced upon the simple-minded beast, Ni growled in defiance.

Time was short, and the attack was swift, and Ni knew he had little option for defence with his axe, and so instead raised his heavy right arm, swinging it clumsily towards the incoming lightsaber blade. The weapon clashed with the plate armour at his forearm, skittering near-harmlessly off, sending a coursing heat spreading through it that near-burned Ni despite the heavy metal that stood in its way. He howled, a shrill shriek that was akin to an injured animal, and unworldly in sound. In immediate, though laboured retaliation, he punched out with his left fist that still clutched his heavy weapon. The blow was not aimed at any part in specific, for truly it was difficult to aim for a pressure point when one's fists almost covered the size of the man they were aimed at, but it was also far from lazy. Despite his size and encumber by his armour and the weapon, he was strong, and even if his punch had little snap, and there was more than enough time to avoid it or combat it, there was a clear danger with its intent.

Ni roared once more at the man's face, resolute that this tin man would not hurt his creature-friend that slumbered in the cave behind him.*

Thu Mar 08, 2012 6:58 pm by William Reign

*A cloaked Sith Infiltrator lands in the wilderness some ways out from the Nightsister Citadel. Once firmly on the ground, the cloak is deactiviated and the pilot opens a channel on a specific encrypted frequency as given to her by her late master before his demise*

=Em=

:: Nightsister Sabine. Nightsister Xandra. I am an emissary from Lord Reign. I have a delivery for you, and was instructed to give it to no other. I am located at Grid 3923 1907; SE of the main entrance to your citadel. I shall await upon your leisure ::

*And Em, an advanced HRD, would do exactly that; remain in place until either or came to pick up the delivery, so that she could then move on to fulfill Reign's last command.*

Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:47 pm by Sabine Luella Vessler

Xandra wrote:
William Reign wrote:
=Em=

:: Nightsister Sabine. Nightsister Xandra. I am an emissary from Lord Reign. I have a delivery for you, and was instructed to give it to no other. I am located at Grid 3923 1907; SE of the main entrance to your citadel. I shall await upon your leisure ::

*Looking up, she met Sabine's eyes, blinking a little unsure.*

"Reign sent Em? Why would he do that? Why not come himself?"

*Xandra still wondered what had happened after she had blanked out that day and what Reign and Sabine had done, she suspected something Sabine hadn't mentioned might be the reason for Em's arrival.*

"We should go, the delivery must be important if Em was sent."

*Pulling on her boots and fastening her belt with its weapons attached to it still, Xandra left her normal clothes, instead remaining in the dress despite its strange appearance with her accessories. She would collect them later and just hope another Sister didn't help themselves to them as she had just done to Zad's clothes, turning down the corridor she moved with Sabine towards the door that would take them from the building.*

*Sabine laughed as Xandra fumbled with her hands full, to get the comlink that had chimed. Her own too had sung out, but the fact they had been received simultaneously, hinted to the Matriarch that it was the same message relayed to them both. Rather than struggle of her own accord, it was far more amusing and becoming to let her Apprentice make a fool of herself. As Xandra read the message aloud, she frowned, wondering what it all could mean. Indeed, she had not as yet filled Xandra in on things that had occurred during Reign's visit to the Citadel, and in truth she was not quite sure what the Echani remembered and did not. They simply had not had the time to sit down and decipher the broken fragments of her memory, in order to piece it back together again.

The question on Xandra's mind however, was akin to her own. What was this delivery? What was it all about? Why had Reign sent a messenger and not come in person? The matter needed addressing as soon as possible, so Sabine was thankful her Apprentice seemed equally keen, and indeed had hurried them out the Citadel doors and onto the terrain to meet this "Em". Sabine's frowned never abated, concern filling her, and an air of caution dominating the back of her mind. Was this a trick? Surely not, Reign had seemed most genuine in her company, and had appeared grateful for her assistance in researching the Nightsister archives. This was no Dark Jedi trick, as the Citadel had once suffered, but struck her as an errand of personal note.

Sabine's mind drew a conclusion, though she did not fully comprehend the reasoning behind it. Had Reign seen fit to fulfil his end of their bargain ahead of being requested by her? The original deal had been to await her demand, but maybe something had happened, or was due to, that might mean the reimbursement of the bargain was at risk of being lost. Looking with a swift, nervous sideways glance at Xandra, she swallowed dryly. This was another matter she had not yet managed to mention to her Apprentice, and if it turned out to be the cause for this visit, then she figured she had some explaining to do.

In good time, they reached the coordinates, and saw the craft nestled upon its landing struts, a lone figure waiting diligently beside it. Bracing herself, she fashioned a welcoming smile as best she could, and nodded a bow to the woman.*

"I assume you to be the emissary for Lord Reign? We welcome you, as we would the man himself. I am Sabine and this is Xandra. Please, enlighten us with the purpose of your visit."

Tue Mar 13, 2012 6:49 am by William Reign

*In the time from when she had sent the message until Xandra and Sabine's arrival, Em had moved only once. A bird had mistaken her for a place to rest its wings. The remains of it were somewhere off to the left in the undergrowth, where she had casually discarded its carcass. Perhaps if Reign had been there, her reaction would have been vastly different. But he would never be there again. He had told her that it was not truly an ending but a new beginning, but she had only ever undertood all that Force mumbo jumbo insofar as she could see its physical effects. No matter how advanced she was; no matter how developed her emotional programming had become in the many years since Reign had commissioned her....she remained a droid. An asset. She had for long years felt like much more than that, but the abandonment by her master had also abandoned her of any pretensions she had otherwise. Nevertheless, she would not abandon his memory. Loyal until death or deactivation. Though beyond this mission, she knew not how to further his purpose...

Em watches as they approach. It was interesting that there was something about Sabine that reminded her of Reign. Maybe it was just the hair? It was not that she did not have the processing power to precisely analyse all the similarities and differences; it was that she choose not to. Her latemaster was not something to be compared to; he simply was.*

Sabine Luella Vessler wrote:"I assume you to be the emissary for Lord Reign? We welcome you, as we would the man himself. I am Sabine and this is Xandra. Please, enlighten us with the purpose of your visit."

*Em takes a step forward and performs a half bow, earily reminiscent of what Reign himself might have done in the presence of these two. It was, after all, modelled on bows she had witnessed. She then takes forth from her belt a small armour-plated canister with several green flashing lights on the side to indicate the integrity of the canister's power cell, backup power cell and its contents. She holds it gently*

=Em=

"Lady Sabine, Lady Xandra. Greetings. I bring word that my Lord William Reign, Master of the Jen'jidai, is no more. Not vanquished, but transcended.... Or so he informed me beforehand. Truthfully, I know not. But never let it be said that my master did not pay his debts. He was of the opinion that old favours should not be forgotten. Hence I am here to deliver his dues, which are contained within this device. He explictly asked me to inform you that he regretted he was not able to deliver this in the traditional manner. Multiple times."

*As she recites this, her memory banks fill her photoreceptors with the exact image of Reign as he had said it, standing there in his chambers flashing that trademark grin. But it hadn't reached his eyes; the weight of too much else rested there. A blink of a splitsecond and the image vanishes. Standing before her are two that for some reason still unknown to her, her master had respected. And perhaps more, judging by the gift. Truly she did not know.

She takes another step forward and extends the canister to them for the taking.*

Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:32 am by Xandra

*Xandra tilted her head to oneside, her thoughts coming here had been filled with questions and the words that came from Em just asked so many more and she let her eyes close to take in all the information. Her hand raising to gently hold her forhead, trying to understand all that had just been said, but one thought crept through all the words and made all else seem irrelevant.

Reign had transcended? Did that mean what Xandra feared it did? How could that have happened? From Em's words it appeared that he had known it would be coming and seemed prepared for that moment, but it still seemed impossible that such a man could really be gone for good. He hoped that whatever fate had met him had been suitable as an ending to his life. However even though his seeming acceptance of the Will of Force, Xan couldn't help feel as though another thing had been cut from her life and more parts of what she once was had been were now lost for good. Memories that had been tentative, slipped further from her mind's grasp.

Opening her eyes again, unsure as to whether an age had passed of just a moment, but no one had spoken or moved in whatever expanse of time had transpired, she focused back on Em wishing that she knew what the female knew and whether she wanted to question Reign's loss further. Perhaps it was better to just imagine that his end was one that had brought Suns to an end in their grief of his loss, moons had fallen from their orbit as if unable to continue their paths without him or every needle had broken rather than sew a cloth they knew could never adorn his handsome frame...*

"I'm sorry, I don't know what to say, I can't believe he's gone. I thought he would somehow live forever, someone that full of life can't simply cease to live can they?" *Pausing, she was surprised that she wasn't crying, it felt like she should be but she just felt numb.* "I do have one question though, whats in that canister? I don't think I understand why he regrets not delivering things differently."

*Her eyes flashed between Em and Sabine, wondering what final act Reign had done that seemed she was completely in the dark about.*

Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:13 pm by Sabine Luella Vessler

*Accepting the strange cannister, she tilted her head as she listened to the reasoning behind the delivery. The phial in her hands was indeed what she had half-expected, given there was little else Reign could have feasibly seen fit to send to them, unless it had been some sort of gift basket. The words at first did not register, her fingertips busy feeling the canister. Finally, the explanation found her brain, and struck her dumb. Her brow creased with a frown, wondering the hows and whys, her thoughts vocalised by Xandra's own exclamations. Though she had known him only briefly, she had found the man to be most genuine and pleasant, and even she had to admit to his physical beauty. Her Apprentice had known him far better, she knew, so she kept her own sadness to a minimum, though exhibited enough to appear dismayed by the news.*

"I am most grieved to hear such tragic news. Reign was a decent man. I am sure his friends and family will miss his influence and presence, and our hearts go out to them in deepest sympathy."

*Looking to Xandra with a nervous glance, yet again, she laughed aloud to Em's final statement, and could have sworn she saw a glimmer of something in her eyes. Dismissing the strange vision as a trick of the light, she shook her head and cackled softly, rolling her eyes with a sigh at the notion.*

"Uhhh.... Well my dear, what the Emissary has kindly delivered on Reign's behalf, is payment for the information I allowed him to access here, on the day of your... collapse. He.... well I.... bartered not for credits nor assets nor protection, but for something far more useful, to us.... and I mean to US, not the Coven. What we have here.... *she said as she ran her hands over it in display, handling it with care as though it were the very thing the contents could provide them....* is a vial of Reign's very being. His seed... that we may perhaps one day make use of it, and cement our union."

*She smiled, looking to Xandra, and felt compulsion to add further enlightenment, a jump, as though not to scare off her lover.*

"IF we ever decide on such a day, of course. Reign kindly agreed to supply the means, should we ever ask for it. Clearly the man was far wiser than I perhaps gave him credit for, having foreseen his own demise, and so sent this, just in case. It is under sad circumstance of course, but I am pleased he kept us in his thoughts even at such pressing time."

*Sabine looked to the silent Emissary, and once more nodded her gratitude.*

"May we perhaps offer you anything at all in return for this service? Rest? Entertainment? Nourishment perhaps? Supplies maybe?"

Wed Mar 14, 2012 5:38 am by William Reign

*Em watches and listens intently, and detects no falsehoods in either. Not that she expected any. Despite her abilities, Reign had always seemd to be able to judge people just as well if not better than her, and h seemed to do so by intuition alone. She finds Xandra's reaction particularly touching - if she were more sympathetically programmed she would definitely have given a heartfelt reply in response. But it is to Sabine that she responds*

=Em=

"Yes, he was decent in his fashion. A decent honourable killer. But there are few left to miss him. His death was preceded by Targus, C'thulu, Eversio, Lahash, Atrum, Nocturnus and more. Few Jen'jidai remain and without him, I know not if the Order will survive. In truth, I care not."

*It was true; she did not. Her allegiance had always been to the man, not his Order. With his death it was as dead to her as he was to it.

Em finds Sabine's reaction to Xandra's question rather amusing. She herself already knew both the contents and the purpose, and it was around that that her thoughts began to turn. After Sabine has finished explaining to Xandra its purpose, and returns her focus to Em, Em is slightly surprised at the warmth of Sabine's response. She makes the spontaneous decision that she will never reveal that Sabine is anything different than the dark and deadly Nightsister whose reputation alone seems a large part of Dathomir's protection from outside influence. But the thought of nourishment? Her power supply was fully charged....or did Sabine think she was actually human? She knew that Xandra knew that Em was a Human Replica Droid, from the time that Xandra has spent with the VSE years ago. But it was not a widely known fact; perhaps Xandra had not shared it? Regardless, it was a generous sentiment. As to the offer of supplies.....

Em wondered which of them was richer; Sabine or herself. The entire personal fortune of William Reign, and a fair slice of his investments in his signature comglomerate Reign Enterprises, now belonged to Em. She had long been the legal manager of his holdings and so his death simply left her with sole control over all of it - no will had even been effected. She also now possessed control of two thousand Phase II Dark Trooper droids; for now they remained on Muunilinst but they were hers to command. The rest of Reign's forces - the organic element - were still the sole province of Admiral Hunt. But the question for Em now was - what would she do with what she had? She still had one small task to fulfill, but after that..... her circumstances now were so different that she was literally inventing her own programming in order to deal with it. But there was one thing she was suddenly sure of, and she speaks it now*

"I am grateful for your offer Lady Sabine, but I need very little. Only.....should you ever use Reign's gift, I would be pleased to be informed. And in aid of such progeny, you could count on any assistance within my power to provide you. I would provide it without expectation or limitation."

Mon Mar 19, 2012 4:01 am by Xandra

*She blinked, her eyes locked on Sabine, she wanted what? Xandra had never considered that one day she would have kids and it hadn't crossed her mind since being with Sabine. What if they all turned out like Nyxx? Could the universe cope with so much misery and scowls? Her thoughts were in turmoil, she wanted space to sort her head out, she didn't know whether to laugh, cry, scream in fury and why she was even angry. She should be happy that Sabine wanted to have a child with her and had secured the best father for those children that she could possibly imagine. When she had first come to Dathomir it had been following spending time with Reign and in those days with him nearby she had found herself wanting to be in his company more and more. Their paths had led them in different directions but it still felt kind of right that they should share a child together, even if he wasn't here to see it. The thought sobered her anger and excitement, remembering again that he was gone. Feeling her eyes starting to brim, she lifted a hand to quickly wipe the threatening tears away, now was not the time for mourning; she would have to find that space to remember him later.*

"I... I'm going to have a baby? Wow. I'm going to have Reign's babies, I never thought those were words that would come from my lips. And they are going to be ours too, you want a family with me. I'm shocked, I never expected this. I want to say I'm happy, I'm excited even, and I am, I just can't express that right now. I'm too aware of the friend I've just lost and the gift he gave us. I wish that he was here to say thank you, but knowing that I can't say that is killing me inside. And now I'm rambling, sorry."

*Turning back to Em, Xan smiled but it was touched with sadness, she wasn't sure how much the HRD actually felt, but even basic droids appeared to feel loss when their masters died, she would reckon that Em would feel the loss akin to a more traditional sentient being. Her request to know what happened to Reign's future children showed some of that feeling to Xan.*

"Of course, Em, whatever happens we will let you know and know that you'll always be welcome here. What will you do now? Have you got somewhere to go?"

Mon Mar 19, 2012 12:39 pm by Sabine Luella Vessler

*Sabine nodded her unspoken agreement to Em's wishes, and of course they would be seen done should the circumstance arise. As Xandra spoke up though, her attentions directed towards the Echani, half holding breath, half smiling at the response. It was thrilling to see the woman not dismiss the idea straight off, which could easily have been a reaction. Indeed, her Apprentice seemed to be embracing it, which both relieved and delighted the Matriarch. Spying a twinkle of joy in the woman's eyes, Sabine was happy that such could be found, in spite of the sad news surrounding it, and furthermore following the hard times Xandra had endured. Turning back to Em, her smile faded from being so unmanaged. Though the Emissary was a droid, she knew the loss of her Master would weigh heavy on the shoulders, in one way or another.*

"As Xandra says, Em, should this be seen to fruition, we would make every effort to see you informed, and any assistance you would like to lend, would be very much appreciated, and honoured. You have brought us much joy on this day of sorrow, and as such, and in honour of your Master's memory, you shall always be welcomed here with us."

*Going over the names in her head once more, those mentioned by Em regarding Reign's former comrades, many stuck out to her, infamous across the Galaxies as they were. It left her pondering the state of affairs within their Order, but with Em's statement of care not stretching towards the matter, it was merely an unspoken consideration in her mind.*

=Azra - Internal Monologue=

{{There had been opportunity there, Sabine. A strength has been lost that should have been tapped when it was available. Now we must find others to unite against our enemy, and aid in our success. The Sith grow in strength and yet you idle in standing against them!}}

*Sabine inwardly flinched. No other sign of the internal battle of wills betrayed in her physicality. A slight frown dismissed the voice in her mind, and re-focussed her thoughts, as she once more looked to Xandra and then to Em.*

Tue Apr 17, 2012 6:46 am by William Reign

*Although Em was in essense 'only' a droid, she had been around for close to fifteen years now, serving as anything from Reign's personal aide even as far as a tenure as CEO of Reign Enterprises. And in that time her advanced AI programming had grown and warped, developing something far more akin to true feeling than any droid fresh off an assembly line could possibly understand. And so the emotion displayed by Xandra at memory of Em's master began to truly affect her, as did the gracoius words by Xandra and Sabine both. She takes a moment to mentally weigh up her options, before replying*

=Em=

"You honour me with your words. I confess the only purpose that remains to me currently, is to return to Thyferra and deliver news of his passing to Lady Shazza. With the last of the Big Wheels gone, I suspect she will retire. No doubt the hordes will arrive soon after, to secure control of the bacta trade. Or perhaps I shall do so myself. My master often left matters of business in my hands and I find some measure of appeal to them."

*Em pauses and smiles. Not exactly natural for her, but she wanted to demonstrate an outward expression of her current inner feelings*

=Em=

"But then again, perhaps the situation there shall be far different than I suspect, and in that case I shall have cause to return. As my master would say, 'fate is a fickle mistress'."

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