Twi'lek Clan Council

Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:58 am by Crom'nen

*Crom'nen showed no move, no thought, not even an unconscious muscular twitch. Nidawi showed some skill. She would put the Head Clan on their heels, asking them such an important, difficult question. It would put them on the defensive. They would not even notice that she skipped over what this Republic would want of them. Presumably ryl, probably a military base, maybe even the chance to recruit their people into joining their military, each presented viable options for the Republic. In addition, by asking such a question, the Senator offered them everything, and nothing, all at the same time. Crom'nen new this tactic because he has used it himself. This was not a technique of politics, but of sales. Those that sold used landspeeders, for example, would use this skill to determine best what would be the key features to point out to make a sale. If you say that you want something reliable, they will point out everything "reliable" about the vehicle. Yes, Nidawi was no fool, of that he was sure.*

Wed Jan 25, 2012 7:49 pm by Arshak Petrosian

Nidawi wrote:*Holding her hands up as though in supplication, Nidawi smiles as she asks those present,* "Tell me, what can the Republic do for Ryloth to regain her trust and friendship?"

=Warat'nercathi=

*His large purple skinned hands folded together on the table in front of him, Warat, who was nominated in the meetings of the Head Clan and Sou'kivas prior to Nidawi's arrival to assume the role of speaker for the Head Clan, listens to the Selonian with an impassive expression.* *Much of what the senator the Republic had elected to send to Ryloth to re-establish ties with his homeworld says is the usual, wholly expected flowery rhetoric that so often characterizes diplomatic negotiations. Some of what she says is not anticipated, however, and Warat particularly finds the thinly veiled reference to the former Head Clan's asking the GCCS to remove their troops amusing, in a way. He wonders if the Selonian is trying to imply that, had they been permitted to remain on Ryloth, the recent upheaval might have been prevented. Warat also suspects that the GCCS did not remove all of their troops, certain activities that seemed very much like counter insurgence operations suggest that their military was operating on Ryloth during Harin's brief ascension to power. The Selonian, merely a senator after all, may know nothing of the military's activities since they were almost certainly off the record, and so Warat decides not to pursue the matter.*

*Gruff voiced, his cultured, mildly accented Basic flows well enough despite that as Warat, to get his own flowery necessities out of the way before moving on to the meat of the discussion, says,* "The former Head Clan's questionable decisions aside, Ryloth never retracted Her friendship from the Republic. Now that the unfortunate situation that brought about Ryloth's absence from the Republic has been resolved, we look forward to, as you say, renewing and strengthening the ties between us."

*Leaning forward, eager to move along from the superfluous, ultimately empty exchange of pretty words, Warat continues,* "The terms of our former relationship were, for the most part, satisfactory and so I believe we can dispense with spelling out the broad strokes. We have read the latest Republic constitution and agree with it wholeheartedly. On the matter of the taxation of member worlds, we have no issues either. There are, however, some small changes we would ask regarding the matter of the Republic's military presence on Ryloth. We need your ships and troops in orbit, you know this. We welcome the Republic's vigilance there. On the planet we would prefer that the Sesk'vati remain the predominant force policing our cities and ensuring their peace and prosperity. We are resolved that the Republic must accept that the Sesk'vati will be the largest primary acting infantry on Ryloth. Additionally, we require the Republic to agree to begin training the Sesk'vati in the use of the armor and transports used in the defense of Ryloth so that, in time, they can assume those roles as well."

Thu Jan 26, 2012 9:12 am by Crom'nen

*Crom'nen studied Warat-nercathi well. The being was a natural leader, so it seemed. He also seemed to be the most prominent member of the Head Clan. It would be easy to use this apparent influence to cause rivalry among the Heads, a useful tool if controlling and influencing them became necessary. After all, Crom'nen left nothing to chance, when he could help it. Contingencies must be put in place. In the mean time, more immediate concerns needed to be addressed. He leaned forward in his chair, bringing him into view and into mind of Tol'r'lyek. His lekku took to movement, a subtle form of communication among the Twi'lek species. Nidawi would not even realize this was happening.* "My leader, a caution. Fleets can be used to blockade just as easily as they can protect. Might I suggest Rylothian officers be placed aboard the capital ships, to help oversee and ensure that what is done is in the best interest of our people. After all, if we give up total control of the skies, we give up control over our economy and well being."

*Did Crom'nen truly believe this danger? Of course. These officers could control dangerous situations, even act as spies and saboteurs if things deteriorated to that point. It would also provide them useful training, both in leadership and tactics of the Republic. This would allow them to be well trained for ships of their own, as Ryloth could. The greatest trouble would be ensuring that they maintain loyalties to the Head Clan and not their superior officers. But as Crom'nen knew, there are ways...*

Thu Jan 26, 2012 8:12 pm by Arshak Petrosian

=Tol'r'lyek=

*Seeing Crom'nen's subtle movement forward in his peripheral vision as Warat finishes speaking, Tol surreptitiously attends to what, through the language that is spoken by the motions of one's lekku and that only Twi'leks could follow, the diplomat suggests an addendum to what Warat has already suggested. The idea is, even on such short consideration, quite appealing. The greater the Sesk'vati's presence in the Republic's forces, the more assurance that they will truly have Ryloth's best interests at heart. It may take time, of course, but were Crom'nen's addition be accepted, it would not be impossible for the Sesk'vati to eventually hold command positions. Tol knows, certainly, that the Republic will most likely insist any Twi'lek's admitted to their ranks become Republic troops and officers; but a careful selection of those that are chosen can ensure that the right Twi'lek's find their way into the ranks of the Republic, Twi'lek's who will not forget where their loyalty ultimately must lay.* *Not quite nodding, his head only moving enough to suggest his agreement to Crom'nen's sentiments, Tol clears his throat to capture everyone's attention and to prevent the Selonian from getting the next word in before he can add Crom'nen's suggestion to the table, his lekku moving to inform the other members of the Head Clan of his intentions.

Seeing Warat and the other members of the Head Clan's lekku move to communicate his agreement to the idea of having the Sesk'vati have an active hand in the orbital defense of Ryloth, Tol looks at Nidawi and says casually and as though expressing something that had been previously decided upon,* "A minor clarification, I believe, is in order before we continue. The Sesk'vati would also need to be involved in the defense of Ryloth's orbit, naturally. As some would be chosen to be trained to employ what will be used in the event of a ground campaign, others would be chosen to be stationed in the Republic vessels in orbit and trained in their operation. *Smiling pleasantly, he asks rhetorically and to, he hopes, effectively force the senator's agreement, assuming she has the authority to make such an agreement,* Surely the Republic has no issue with Ryloth participating in it's own defense?"

Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:10 pm by Nidawi

*When Warat'nercathi begins by affirming the Council's intentions to renew Ryloth's ties to the Republic, Nidawi feels a sense of relief as it would seem to indicate that her task here will be one of working out the specifics of the renewed relationship as opposed to one of convincing the Council of the benefits for Ryloth and the Republic in doing so. In short order Warat'nercathi makes her aware of the specific details he and the Council would like to see changes to; primarily concerning the roles of the Republic forces that would be assisting in the defense of Ryloth and the Sesk'vati which comprise, Nidawi understands, the planet's police and military forces. Having reviewed the available reports from the GCCS forces that had been deployed to Ryloth, Nidawi knows that they often worked closely with the Sesk'vati, fighting alongside them against the N.O.E. when they attempted to occupy Ryloth, and so is mildly surprised when Warat'nercathi alludes to the Council's desire to minimize the Republic's role in the planet-side defense of the planet and their desire to see the Sesk'vati, or so she understands, eventually take on the role alone after being trained in the use of the vehicles and equipment the Republic intends to use.*

*Before Nidawi can respond to Warat'nercathi's statement, Tol'r'lyek clarifies that the Council also wishes for the Sesk'vati to have an active hand in the orbital defenses as well; which Nidawi can certainly understand and, believing that she now understands the direction the Council is heading, smiles as she nods her head and, not oblivious to the pointed question Tol'r'lyek chose to end his statement with, says,* "The Republic not only understands Ryloth's desire to have a role in it's defense, we encourage it. The available reports from the Republic forces, known previously as the GCCS, I have studied all speak highly of your Sesk'vati and their past joint efforts together."

*Resting her furry chin in her left hand, Nidawi continues,* "If the Council would, as I understand it, prefer for the Sesk'vati to do more than operate in conjunction with the Republic forces on the ground and in orbit, I see no reason that should not be the case. I can see to it that the Republic begins to immediately recruit servicemen and officer candidates from either your citizens or the Sesk'vati so that they would be trained and become a full part of the defense force here on Ryloth. *Nidawi knows that it is entirely possible that the Council hopes to keep a distinction between it's Sesk'vati and the Republic forces, but trusts that they, in turn, understand that a military force cannot be so divided if it is to function effectively.* If it is the Council's desire, *Nidawi elaborates on what she has said so that there is not potential for misunderstanding,* to have it's defense force one day composed predominantly of citizens of Ryloth, the Republic would not stand in the way of that goal. As we work towards that goal together, there is no reason that the Sesk'vati and republic cannot, as before, operate alongside one another. Training together on the ground and in the ships patrolling Ryloth's orbit."

Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:04 pm by Arshak Petrosian

=Warat'nercathi=

*Warat can almost not keep himself from smiling in amusement when the Selonian, who clearly possesses some skills in diplomatic negotiation, without missing a step and appearing entirely unruffled gives the impression of granting Ryloth something when, in fact, she essentially offers to restore the previous conditions and offers only the possibility of what the Republic had asked for. Still, the arrangement is as good as could be expected, and if the Republic does accelerate their recruitment efforts as promised, Ryloth will begin to play the larger role in their defense as they asked; simply on a different time frame. And, with the agreement to have the Sesk'vati operating alongside the Republic forces both on the planet and in it's orbit, Warat knows that selecting the right individuals in the right positions will ensure their loyalty is, first and foremost, to Ryloth. Patience is all too often not considered a predominant tool of statecraft, but Warat understands it can be a powerful tool indeed, and has no problem seeing things from a long term perspective.*

"The Head Council finds those conditions agreeable, Senator, *Warat says after looking around at his fellow Sou'kouras and the Sou'kivas to determine their stances and seeing no opposition,* Moving on then, he continues, The Republic's former bases, outside Kala'uun and Lessu, are still intact, so I assume they will be using them once more? How soon does the Republic intend to deploy the forces that will be stationed on Ryloth? The sooner their commanding officers and those of the Sesk'vati can meet to arrange how they will operate jointly, the more smoothly the transition should go. While we do not wish to suggest that the Republic's ground forces be confined to their bases, we do require that they understand the Sesk'vati will remain the planet's police force and would also be involved in any patrols the Republic would conduct as a part of Ryloth's defense."

Sun Jan 29, 2012 6:04 am by Crom'nen

*Crom'nen settled back in his chair again. He had accomplished his goal. He demonstrated influence and knowledge. Nidawi was following the dutiful role. Still, he could not help but wonder what the Republic gained. More members? Tax revenue? Ryl? Potentional draftees? All these would come, but Crom'nen was unsure which was the primary goal. He doubted Nidawi knew. That was the job, he knew from experience. As he thought about this, he began to stare at the alien at the table. He wanted to make it clear that he had some influence over what was transpiring. He wanted to make the Selonian more paranoid as to his purpose here. So he stared, unmoving. That should do. Perhaps, if he made her paranoid enough, she would reveal something she did not intend to. And that would be well worth it.*

Mon Jan 30, 2012 9:57 pm by Nidawi

Arshak Petrosian wrote:=Warat'nercathi=

"The Head Council finds those conditions agreeable, Senator . . . While we do not wish to suggest that the Republic's ground forces be confined to their bases, we do require that they understand the Sesk'vati will remain the planet's police force and would also be involved in any patrols the Republic would conduct as a part of Ryloth's defense."

*NIdawi had not been anticipating the negotiations with the Council proving terribly difficult given the facts that Ryloth and the GCCS did not part on hostile terms and that the newly forged Republic is not vastly different, ideologically or otherwise, than the GCCS; nor did she assume that things would go as smoothly as they thusfar have either. With Warat and the Council already expressing their consent to the taxation membership in the Galactic Republic entails and to the military making use of their previously occupied bases provided the Republic accept that the Sesk'vati will remain the planet's primary ground force, Nidawi thinks that they have nearly concluded the necessary negotiations and can go on to the less stressful concluding niceties.*

*Nodding her head, Nidawi says,* "The Republic welcomes the help of the Sesk'vati; they know the planet better than our forces and I am sure that they will both learn much from their operations together. As for the time frame, I trust you understand that I cannot say with absolute certainty. The mobilization of new task forces to be assigned to Ryloth could take as little as seventy two hours, but I expect, as the ships and troops will not likely be assembled from one planet but several, it will be closer to two to four weeks before they will arrive here and begin establishing their presence. *As she speaks, Nidawi notes that Crom'nen, who she had made a point to address throughout her answers as much as the Sou'kouras and Sou'kivas themselves, has begun to look at her rather pointedly. His role, 'an honored diplomat', seems unclear, and his silence had made her assume he was present primarily to observe. Now, however, his singularly rapt attention seems to be demanding something of her and Nidawi, more curious than intimidated, is not at all certain what it might be and so, continuing to look at the Sou'kouras and Sou'kivas individually as often as she can, asks,* Assuming that concludes the subject of Ryloth's defenses, what other matters would you, *she focuses her even gaze on Crom'nen inquisitively,* like to discuss?"

Tue Jan 31, 2012 8:21 am by Crom'nen

*Crom'nen made little movement, save for an ever so slight narrowing of the eyes. The movement was meant to show neither an attempt to intimidate, nor show anger, but just to acknowledge the question. Yes, there was more to be addressed, much more. But for now, he was content to defer to the traditional leaders. After all, he did not wish to be rash, nor to "show his hand" to soon, as the old gambler's idiom said. No, he would await patiently to proper moment to strike. And strike he would, with deadly and pristene accuracy, with swift and skilled word that had long ago earned him the nickname from his foes "The Golden Tongue."*

Wed Feb 01, 2012 8:18 pm by Arshak Petrosian

Nidawi wrote:"Assuming that concludes the subject of Ryloth's defenses, what other matters would you, *she focuses her even gaze on Crom'nen inquisitively,* like to discuss?"

=Vuren'dira=

*Blue skinned hands folded together on the table in front of him, Vuren looks around at his fellow Sou'kouras and the Sou'kivas to see if any have additional matters to bring up for consideration before, seeing none and, fulfilling his predetermined role as the member of the Council that would move things along from the more formal stage of the negotiations with the Republic to the more subtle yet just as vital informal stage, clears his throat in preparation to speak.* *The Republic's senator is clearly skilled in the arena of formal diplomacy and so it is logical to assume that she is just as skilled in less clearly defined variants of the same arena, but she may relax her guard to some degree in a different setting and the Head Clan may be able to learn more from her.*

"I believe, *Vuren says in his eerily calm, even voice,* we have the skeleton of our renewed relationship built, Senator Nidawi. There are small matters to flesh out, *he waves a hand, smiling,* who the Republic forces commanders should contact within the Sesk'vati and so on, tax schedules and so on. Why don't we break now, to dine while we tend to the fine strokes?"

*After all have agreed to the break, Vuren falls into step beside Nidawi to lead the way to a dining room where a table is waiting with cuisine from Ryloth already laid out, asking her conversationally,* "You are enjoying your stay on Ryloth so far?"

=Tol'r'lyek=

*Deliberately delaying his own departure from the conference room so that he and Crom'nen are the last to leave, Tol walks with him towards the dining room, in no hurry, and when they are well out of earshot, turns and asks curiously in their native Ryl,* "What are your thoughts and observations so far, my nerra?"

Thu Feb 02, 2012 11:41 am by Crom'nen

*Crom'nen carefully considered his response. He stopped at the doorway, and turned to face Tol'r'lyek head on. He too responded softly in their native tongue.* Things seem to be proceeding well along predetermined pathways. *Crom'nen paused for a moment to allow Tol to begin to consider the question as to who had done the predetermining, but moved on.* I am curious though. Political processes never proceed so smoothly. It is almost as if the Senator was told to negotiate easily with us. I would be curious to make some more grandiose demands, just to see how quickly she gives in. It could reveal a hidden agenda of those within this new government. What could they want that they might not be telling us about? I may personally take the Senator in private, to use deceit in order to interrogate her. She may know more than she realizes.

*Crom'nen turned to study the Senator, which would leave Tol'r'lyek with the impression that he was worried more than he was admitting. This was, of course, by design. Anyone who had seen what he had knew that everyone had secret desires for every action, even when they did not realize their own secret ambition. The best course of action was to discover this purpose in order to control it, and to avoid being controlled. In this case, he doubted that the Senator had any secret agenda, nor was she aware of one from those that sent her. And yet, with careful prodding... But now was not the time. Could he do it in front of everyone? Absolutely. But it would be more effective in private, and would lead a feeling of mystery and awe among the Sou'koras and Sou'kivas. In the mean time, he would wait to be directed where to sit and speak only as he saw fit.*

Sun Feb 05, 2012 8:34 pm by Arshak Petrosian

=Tol'r'lyek=

*Tol chuckles dryly upon noting Crom'nen's suspicions, saying,* "I think, my nerra, you are seeing Defel where there are only shadows. Things have gone smoothly, no doubt, simply due to the fact that we were merely renegotiating the conditions of our membership in this Galactic Republic as it is now called, not being courted for the first time. Still, *he purses his lips in thought, turning with Crom'nen to study the Selonian as though doing so might grant access to her thoughts,* perhaps there is something to what you say. Come, *Tol gestures towards the dining room,* we'll not learn anything here; let us learn more of our dear guest and see if we learn anything that suggests we might want to probe further," *and then walks into the dining room, taking a seat near Nidawi, who is currently speaking with Vuren, and across from Crom'nen so that they can, if needed, communicate via the subtle motions of their lekku.*

Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:08 am by Crom'nen

*Crom'nen says softly, but with a matter-of-fact tone.* In politics, there are always wraiths.

*In truth, Crom'nen did not like the mention of the defel. Yes, the idiomatic expression was not unusual, but then again there were others that could be equally valid. Could Tol have learned about his own defel? Surely not. No one who heard such rumors lived to spread them. And yet, Crom'nen had never underestimated his enemy to his defeat. It would be prudent for him to keep a wary eye on his clan leader. Crom'nen sits were directed, but does not engage anyone in conversation, content merely to ease drop on as much as possible.*

Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:06 pm by Nidawi

Arshak Petrosian wrote: =Vuren'dira=

"I believe, *Vuren says in his eerily calm, even voice,* we have the skeleton of our renewed relationship built, Senator Nidawi. There are small matters to flesh out, *he waves a hand, smiling,* who the Republic forces commanders should contact within the Sesk'vati and so on, tax schedules and so on. Why don't we break now, to dine while we tend to the fine strokes?"

*After all have agreed to the break, Vuren falls into step beside Nidawi to lead the way to a dining room where a table is waiting with cuisine from Ryloth already laid out, asking her conversationally,* "You are enjoying your stay on Ryloth so far?"

*Nidawi, mildly but pleasantly surprised at how swiftly and smoothly the negotiations have proceeded thusfar, accompanies Vuren to the dining room and, as she takes her seat, smiles as she says,* "Yes, very much so. *Her tail curling around the front of her feet, Nidawi, glad for the change to a less challenging topic, expands on her answer,* I have been able to see much of your city, Lessu, and even made the journey to the Floating Rock Gardens. Breathtaking, *Nidawi says sincerely, and then, as she has been uncertain about the possibility, asks,* I was wondering, however, if your temples were open to visitors? I would be interested to see more of them, and to learn more of the teachings of each."

Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:04 pm by Arshak Petrosian

Crom'nen wrote:*Crom'nen says softly, but with a matter-of-fact tone.* In politics, there are always wraiths.

=Tol'r'lyek=

*Oblivious to the fact that his choice of words has had an ill effect on Crom'nen, Tol nods his head to concede that the diplomat has a point, saying,* "You are right, of course," *as he takes his seat and, like Crom'nen, does his best to fade into the background so that he can see what there is to be seen and learned from observing alone rather than actively participating.*

Nidawi wrote: "Yes, very much so. *Her tail curling around the front of her feet, Nidawi, glad for the change to a less challenging topic, expands on her answer,* I have been able to see much of your city, Lessu, and even made the journey to the Floating Rock Gardens. Breathtaking, *Nidawi says sincerely, and then, as she has been uncertain about the possibility, asks,* I was wondering, however, if your temples were open to visitors? I would be interested to see more of them, and to learn more of the teachings of each."

=Vuren'dira=

*Smiling pleasantly, Vuren says,* "I am pleased that you have enjoyed what you have seen so far, senator. As for visiting one of the temples, perhaps, *he lifts a hand and gestures towards Koyi'vida, of the Music Temple, as he says,* Koyi can better answer that for you."

=Koyi'vida=

*Smiling somewhat distractedly, as though taken from thoughts of her own, the purple skinned Twi'lek looks from Vuren to Nidawi and says,* "Hmmm? *and then, revealing that she has been heeding all that has been said despite her habit of looking absorbed in her own interior world, absently toys with the story-chain she wears as she adds,* Oh, why yes, you are certainly welcome to visit the temple, even observe our daily Tuka'atuhlk, the ceremony honoring Kika'lekki, Mother of us all, if you would like."

Thu Feb 09, 2012 8:48 am by Crom'nen

*Crom'nen, despite his sudden boredom, eyed the alien warily. Crom'nen cared little for the things of religion. He had seen too much to put stock in the "Mother." He never spoke such, nor showed the contempt that he had, but only as a matter of respect and diplomacy. And yet he was somewhat curious. Was the Senator merely being polite, or what her curiosity genuine. He leaned toward the latter. He doubted any malicious intent. He would have studied such things to learn more about subtle ways to best understand, or even manipulate those he would interact with. Yet somehow, he guess that this Senator was more like his younger, naive, self. But that seemed like several lifetimes ago, long before Arla started him down that path he now walked. She had given him a taste of power, which at the time he had only accepted to stop her evil plans, or so he told himself. But through that, he learned that there were influencers, and there were those who influenced the influencers. The latter were by far the most dangerous, like he was. Nidawi, with respect, was an influencer, or so he believed. She was good, moreso than he tried to make Tol believe. And yet, it was those that she was unaware of that stood behind the scenes that worried him. It was those that he wished to root out. She might know more than she realized. The Twi'lek was to determined to learn what he could.*

Sat Feb 11, 2012 10:38 pm by Nidawi

Arshak Petrosian wrote: =Vuren'dira=

*Smiling pleasantly, Vuren says,* "I am pleased that you have enjoyed what you have seen so far, senator. As for visiting one of the temples, perhaps, *he lifts a hand and gestures towards Koyi'vida, of the Music Temple, as he says,* Koyi can better answer that for you."

=Koyi'vida=

*Smiling somewhat distractedly, as though taken from thoughts of her own, the purple skinned Twi'lek looks from Vuren to Nidawi and says,* "Hmmm? *and then, revealing that she has been heeding all that has been said despite her habit of looking absorbed in her own interior world, absently toys with the story-chain she wears as she adds,* Oh, why yes, you are certainly welcome to visit the temple, even observe our daily Tuka'atuhlk, the ceremony honoring Kika'lekki, Mother of us all, if you would like."

*Nidawi smiles, pleased that her curiosity to learn more about the Twi'lek's religious beliefs would seem destined to be sated, and says,* "I would be both interested in and honored to be attending the ceremony, Koyi'vida, thank you. If you will let me know when a convenient time for me to attend, I will be there. If possible, some members of my staff would also like to attend."

*Hopefully, Nidawi thinks, the Kivas of the other temples will also allow her to visit their temples and perhaps even observe their rituals as well as she is most interested in seeing how the different temples, which all worship their deity Kika'lekki, honor that deity in their individual ways. As Koyi and Vuren have spoken the most with her, Nidawi spends much of the meal speaking with them, or any of the others that choose to join in the conversation, which, for her part, consists primarily in learning as much of the Twi'lek culture as she can without seeming a pest so that she can better relate to the newest members of the Republic or perhaps even find ways she or the Republic might strengthen their ties by working together on matters that might need to be addressed . . .*

Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:56 pm by Arshak Petrosian

=Tol'r'lyek=

*Observing far more than participating, Tol soon discounts the notion of Nidawi having any hidden agenda of her own; the Selonian seems content to be a messenger and facilitator, revealing little of herself save the interest she appears to sincerely have in learning more of Ryloth's culture and, of course, in playing her role as facilitator to the hilt by looking for ways the Republic might make themselves shine more brightly in the eyes of Ryloth's citizens.

In a rare moment of self reflection, Tol thinks that to be in politics one often must play a role so often and so convincingly that the mask one wears becomes as true a face as the face it once concealed; or so it has been for him. He never wanted to be in the position he has found himself in; yet being in it came with responsibilities Tol could not deny and so he buried what he wanted and focused on the responsibilities until fulfilling them became what he wanted.

Emerging from his reverie as everyone prepares to leave, Tol merely listens as Warat and Nidawi finalize little details of the Republic's impending arrival; who will contact who and deciding on the many when's and where's involved.* *Falling into step beside Crom'nen as eveyrone begins to filter from the dining room, Tol looks ahead of them as Nidawi and Koyi arrange the time of their next meeting so that the Selonian can learn of the Temples and then back to Crom'nen, asking via the movememts of his lekku whether the diplomat has any thoughts about the results of the meeting or anything he might want Tol to ask of the senator before the meeting ends.*

Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:29 am by Crom'nen

*Crom'nen remained silent throughout the meal. His eyes seemingly casually ranged the room. In fact, he was studying each of them with great intensity. This was habitual, but useful in learning things about those around him. Such information was necessary if he were to avoid being manipulated, and in fact be able to alter their perceptions as needed. This was a dangerous game, but that only made it worthy of playing, if one was up to the challenge. Crom'nen believed the answer to that for himself was an unerring yes. Now, he walked calmly, and his lekku began to twitch, signalling simply, "My turn."*

Senator Nidawi, might I have the honor of speaking to you in private?

*This was the first the diplomat had spoken to the Senator. In fact, it was the first he had spoken aloud in the presence of any present but Tol. His silent presence might well have disturbed his hosts, but his sudden word might disturb them more. Yet his tone and body language were calm, peaceful, respectful, even pleasant. No one would have any idea as to his purpose. And yet, a refusal by the senator to remain behind in the dining area to speak to him could be conveyed as suspicious on the part of the Selonian. It would only be polite for her to agree. Then she would set foot upon his private dejark holotable for the game to begin.*

Wed Feb 15, 2012 10:20 pm by Nidawi

*Crom'nen has been so silent during the meal and attendant discussions that Nidawi had nearly forgotten all about the mysterious diplomat that had been a part of the evening, and so, when he asks to speak privately with her, interrupting her thoughts about how best to do all that she needs to do now that the Council and she have ironed out the details of the Republic's return to Ryloth, she is more than a little surprised.* *The surprise she feels, however, does not reveal itself in her expression as Nidawi smiles and says,* "Of course, Crom'nen, *and then, after exchanging her farewells with the Sou'kouras and Sou'kivas as they take their leave, returns her attention to Crom'nen, observing with an easy, amused smile,* And then there were two."

*Her understanding of the Twi'lek's political structure gives her no real insight into Crom'nen's role in events, and she has been given only the explanation that he is an 'honored diplomat' by her hosts; or, more accurately, from one of them, Tol'r'lyek. Nidawi wonders if Crom'nen is an advisor of some kind for the Sou'koura, and if he has asked to speak with her on Tol's behalf, but does not let that theory color her interaction in any way as she trusts she will soon find out what the diplomat's role is when he explains why he has asked to speak with her privately.*

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Re: Twi'lek Clan Council

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