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Post by Saoirse Beirne on Jul 19, 2023 15:01:46 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Galley
"Sooo, should I call him Loverboy or Modelface?" Saoirse wonders aloud playfully after Crystal and Lily tell her that Atlantis prefers to be called b his name, which she already knows but does not always find easy to do since he is her Master.
Rolling her eyes as she finishes putting the sauces, cheese and meat on a pizza and placing it with the others waiting to be put in the oven, Mahela tells her friend, "I think you should stick with his real name, as she doesn't think using any of his nicknames is what Atlantis would prefer his apprentice calls him even when they are not on Jedi business, and then then listens with Saoirse as Lily and Crystal explain more about the situation with Lana and her brother. We met Andros the other day, Mahlea tells Lily, when he came to visit his brother at the academy, smiling as she thinks about the difference between the Vice Governor when they had met him and how he is now with Elika and says, He seems very different now than he did there."
Saoirse, finishing decorating her pizza people, thinks she finally has the full picture with what Crystal and Lily fill her in on the Hapes situation, and frowns after she thinks it all over for a minute and can see no easy way out of the oaths the Hapan siblings had taken. "Hopefully the lawyers can think of something or a solution presents itself when we get there like Lily said, Saoirse says in a hopeful tone, and then, guessing it might be time to move on to a less loaded topic, asks, So did you all meet when Elika designed the Academy? Smiling as she starts washing her hands since it looks like they have plenty of pizzas for everyone now, Saoirse says, I think it's sweet how supportive you are of her and Lana and Nash, frowning a little as she thinks of how close they all seem to be and says, It would really suck if you were all separated."
As she starts cleaning up after the pizzas have been made and are waiting to be put into the over, Mahela smiles and says softly, "Let's hope it doesn't come to that, adding in a hopeful tone, Maybe when they see all the reasons Lana and her brother have for staying away, they will decide not to tear them away from the lives they have now, which she knows may only be wishful thinking. Starting to look for and gather up plates, utensils and napkins, Mahela thinks about how close how nearly everyone from Umgul and Honoghr seem and asks Crystal and Lily, Did you all meet the lawyers from Honoghr through Lana's brother?"
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Elikapeka Hekekia
Mist Government
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jul 19, 2023 19:36:24 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Lounge
Elikapeka smiles with an arched eyebrow when Andros counters her suggestion that people might find her anti-social with an assertion that they are more likely to find him so, teasing him by crinkling her nose and agreeing, "You have a point. Following Andros' gaze when he says that someone has taken an interest in her, Elika smiles when she sees Karamel has indeed not only joined everyone for the trip to Hapes, but also seems to recognize her from the holo-call with Nash, waving at the feline as she tells Andros playfully, Karamel and I are old friends, didn't you know?"
Giving Andros a wave as he heads forward from the lounge, Elika offers her hand to Karamel to sniff when the feline comes over after Nash appears to let her know that it is okay to do so, and then scratches Karamel gently behind the ears when, after she sniffs and licks Elika's hand with her raspy tongue, the feline purrs and rubs against her legs. "It's nice to meet you in person too, Elika tells the feline as she strokes the cat's furry chin, and then takes a deep breath as Forcias announces they will be entering hyerspace soon, trying to focus on Karamel to prevent herself from fretting about leaving realspace for the first time since she had been freed from being trapped between it and hyperspace. Closing her eyes and smiling as Delaana kisses her to soothe her nerves, Elika rests her palm against her girlfriend's cheek one they have safely made the jump into hyperspace without incident, telling her, I know I will, my Ceesi, thank you for staying with me for the jump, then nods her chin as she jokes, Now go and visit with your friends, petting Karamel's head as much as to soothe the cat as herself as she playfully assures Delaana, Karamel and I will be just fine until your return."
Accepting the treat for Karamel when Nash offers it to her, Elika smiles as she replies to his offer to translate for Karamel if the feline gets fussy and request to talk with her after he gets back later, "Of course, I'd like that very much, and then tells him, Don't rush back, I'm sure you could use some rest, and we have the next 48 hours to talk," as she knows he has been piloting the ship since it left Honoghr.
Patting the seat beside her to invite Karamel to come up, Elika gives her the treat and then pets her with one hand as she gets her datapad out of her backpack purse and calms her nerves by by alternating between stroking Karamel's soft fur and beginning to sketch our her ideas for how her office will be furnished and decorated.
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Nash W. Leed
Red Dawn Medical Center - RDMC
Posts: 42
Affiliation: The Hapes Consortium, and P.M.S. Lawfirm
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Post by Nash W. Leed on Jul 20, 2023 0:48:03 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Lounge
Karamel had gone up on the seat next to Elika and was just purring happily, and was even happier when she got the treat from the architect. Meowing and just feeling content, Mel quite curious with what the human was doing had sat down on the seat next to Elika and placed her paw on the architect's forearm before nudging Elika and meowing curiously as if asking what she was doing. Looking at Elika with her green, adorable and innocent gaze, Mel just rubbed her face against Elika's cheek cutely while still purring from the occasional petting she was getting . . .
His offer to cook as it turned out, well it did not go as planned, Nash got somehow told off by Ljiljana in her own way, pretty much like Kassidy would, and Crystal was gentler he guessed? "I know all of your stories." Began to say Nash looking at his coworkers from Honoghr, and even his sister. "It's not that I have never doubted you when you told me that definitely Lily and Kase could be twins, but . . ." Gesturing with both of his hands downwards to just point what just happened, Nash chuckled and shook his head in amusement.
Sitting down as he had been instructed, he just looked at Linds lovingly and pulled her gently so she could sit on his lap, wrapping his arms around her waist. He took a deep and comforting breath as he rested forehead against her shoulder briefly knowing that maybe, which his sister's question to them if they wanted to know anything about Hapes, or maybe even what her and Lana did there, it might bring up some sore topics for them both.
But not really focusing on that, Nash pulled his head back and just looked towards where Elika and Mel were, and it seemed like the feline's curiosity had been peeked all the same and was just enjoying the attention she was getting from Elika. Looking at Lana with an amused grin, Nash could not help but to gesture with his head the scene where her girlfriend was with Karamel and chuckled. "Karamel seems to be winning her over, maybe sooner or later your Shakal will want one of her own too?" Looking at the lawyers and particularly his girlfriend, Nash arched his eyebrow dubiously knowing that she would understand where he was getting at. Mel much like her siblings, and all of the women in Honoghr got their felines from another of their coworker and childhood friend, maybe Reggie had one or some up for adoption.
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Ljiljana Jankovic
Mist Government
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Jul 20, 2023 3:36:44 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Galley
Laughing when Saoirse mentioned some of Lover Boy's nicknames, especially the second one, I just point at her playfully after my laughter has died down. "Oh this is excellent, you even know his other one ... Makes me wonder if it came from Pookie or Hot Stuff, but that is irrelevant right now. A few years ago, when I first came to Umgul, paparazzies were all over him and hotness over here. I literally thought from the gossip magazine that when I first saw him he was a runway model." Good times, good times, seems so long ago also, but I very doubt that the two of them have ever witnessed those days.
Inclining my head when Mahela tells me how and when they have met Boss Man, I just smile knowingly since actually I am not surprised that they have seen a different Andros on that day, to the Andros he is right now, especially with Gorgeous, "Boss man is ... Yes to your statement. He is different depending on the people he interacts with." That should give the Togruta some indications on how Andros is on a regular basis. Atlantis at first approach is just by default warm, friendly and just easy to talk to. Andros in comparison, obviously the opposite, especially when he doesn't know people. It's Andros, and for who he is, or how he acts, that might not change at all, and people should just accept that fact about him, at least until he warms up to others ...
Finishing with the pizzas on my side, and just handing them to Crystal who starts to place them into the oven by batches, I just pick up some of the glasses since Mahela has the plates covered, though I am grateful that Saoirse did change the topic, and concerning when or how I have met Gorgeous, well I moved to Umgul right after, so that would be best filled in by Crystal, but I do tell Saoirse, "I have moved to Umgul a year or two after Crystal had already met Elika."
Grabbing a tray and looking around if there is a push on cart, I stop my searches when that topic about knowing the Honoghr lawyers comes up, that actually does make me chuckle. "Not at all sweetie, the lawyers from Honoghr, at least the three women currently present here, they are childhood friends. Friends, some became lovers too, Looking at Baby Girl with a knowing expression and a warm smile. At least everything now between Baby Girl and Bodacious, water under the bridge and they are just back to being friends like before. When Lana started working for Crystal, and we called the lawyers to represent the Vyridians a few years back, it was around that same time that we all found out that Lana and Nash were related when Lana had asked me if she could come to greet the lawyers, reasons I had put under the guise because she was, is Crystal's PA, but actually it was to meet her brother's S.O." I remember sending Baby Girl a message about that, since I remember being shocked, and I had not put two and two together at all, because quite frankly, I didn't even knew the name of Lana's brother before or that he was even a lawyer with PMS ...
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Crystal Kayne
Mist Government
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Jul 20, 2023 6:05:27 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Galley
Giggling when Saoirse mentioned on how she should call her boyfriend, although she did point at Mahela when she said what was what, though she did roll her eyes at what Lily said and even shook her head playfully. Preferring not to add to that for the time being, with all of the individual pizzas, Crystal figured she would make a bigger one for a second serving if necessary, though she did look at the oven to see how a large one would fit, and just wrapped it up and just at least started with however many could fit inside.
Pertaining Andros, who Mahela more or less figured out the difference, as Crystal assumed that indeed previously it had been the first time she had encounter the Vice Governor, and today, the second time, he was just close to Elika and just him truly. "Andros is Andros." Not that it would mean anything honestly but it went with what Lily said truthfully. "In the end though, he is kind and with a heart of gold once people get over his walls. Which most rarely do because they are easily intimidated by his demeanor." Crystal explained thoughtfully as she leaned forward towards the counter with her elbows on top of them.
"Actually I have met Elika way before she designed the Academy, I have met her the same day that I have met Atlantis, she had been hired from Naboo since she is an architect, and since that day of our meeting, we just connected and became friends." Crystal smiled warmly still remembering that night they had spent at the feast, and they even got to know one another at least. "She became like a sister, and of course afterwards Lily came to visit but was offered a job also there, and now the three of us still live together, and we are just there for one another when it's important. The good, the bad, everything." That was all that mattered, it didn't matter if she wasn't favorable to Elika moving to Hapes, sure she'd be sad, but at the same time, she was happy because that was where her friend's happiness would be. "Well we, at least, wouldn't be separated, separated, Elika would still make the trips to Umgul from time to time also since she accepted the position of Master Architect, so you know. But yep not seeing her daily would totally suck."
Hearing the oven behind her saying it was done, Crystal grabbed the mittens, and took out the few that was in and let them cool on the counter before placing the new batch in. "Pretty much what we are hoping to show by showing up there altogether, because I do not think the Ereneda is expecting all of us either..." Laughing softly and looking at Lily who started to fill them in about Honoghr lawyers, Crystal nodded and totally agreed with what Lily had said, and wasn't even feeling awkward about the lovers part. "We all met in New Alderaan, and also studied together in Coruscant, Stefanie and I were together for several years, but then we went on our separate ways. But we are still friends, so it's just nice to see them also be part of this in a way, plus it allows us to catch us with them." Of course, Crystal gave the abridged version of the relationship she once shared with Stef, but that was completely irrelevant here anyways. "Lily has been saying that Umgul and Honoghr might as well be married with how identical the planets are ran so to speak. Plus, Ryan's fraternal brother is there." Crystal said with a warm smile before slightly shrugging.
Looking back at the conservator thinking that probably she could make a desert, Crystal pursed her lips thoughtfully scanning the ingredients present there and making sure that she wouldn't use it all, but smiling, she finally took out what she needed to make a Corellian air cake which she started to make while making sure that the pizzas are cooked on point. "If you wanna start taking those all out there, feel free." Crystal told them with a smile just actually happy being in the kitchen and cooking because it was also one of her passion.
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Atlantis Vyridian
The Mist Order
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Jul 20, 2023 7:27:55 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Lounge
Atlantis had smiled when Crystal and Lily had taken along the two besties into the galley for some cooking, perhaps the CFO and the AG would fill them in, or perhaps they would talk about whatever, in any case, Atlantis wasn't worried and was certain that they'd just talk and have a nice moment. Plus he could hear some laughter coming from there, which was why he was just appeased. He figured that Saoirse would also know why the people here, at least from Umgul, the women in particular were often the ones that kept him sane too. Truthfully, he often thought of the three women as the heart of it all.
That might have been up for debate... Maybe.
Figuring he would go bug Elika this time around, Atlantis stood up from where he was sitting and walked over to her, on the other seat next to hers since the feline was occupying the other, and Andros seemed to have been sticking around to his corner, he supposed.
"Hey, you." Atlantis told her with a smile and even looked at the feline who seemed to have a keen interest on what Elika was doing. Actually so did Atlantis, "Please tell me you are not working?" Atlantis asked with a smile, he also actually wanted to just check up on her considering the hyperdrive incident with the Prothoe, but not really want to rattle that situation again, he focused on her datapad seeing some sketches. "Anything to do with the Metropole, or just a side project of yours?"
Grinning he looked at the feline with a peaceful smile, even a grateful one for keeping the architect company from what he had seen, this feline was Lindsay's, or even Nash's with how it had been somewhat waiting on them and just staying by their sides earlier, plus Lana also knew the feline. "Hey there, I am Atlantis, and it's nice to meet you." Atlantis told the cat who definitely seemed intuitive about everything, not that it surprised him honestly, since every beings still had feelings. Plus he was told in the past that if a pet did not like someone, that was an indication that they weren't trustworthy at all.
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Elikapeka Hekekia
Mist Government
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jul 20, 2023 8:13:16 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Lounge
Elikapeka chuckles as Karamel appears to try and take a look at what she is sketching on her datapad, or perhaps tries to draw her attention away from it so that she alone has all of the architect's attention, and scratches Karamel's furry chin affectionately as she tells her, "I'm just working on some ideas for my office, don't worry, she smiles as Karamel rubs her face against her cheek again, I wouldn't dream of neglecting you for even a moment though."
Smiling a bit guiltily as she is caught working, Elika tells Atlantis, "You've caught me, and then hands him the datapad with a rough sketch of how she envisions the large open area of her office looking as she explains, I just wanted to get my idea for my office sketched out, crinkling her nose as she asks with a grin, It isn't really work if I find it fun, right? Taking the datapad back as Karamel, after Atlantis introduces himself to her, begins nudging his hands with her head to demand his attention, Elika returns her datapad to her backpack purse since she can smell the scents coming from the galley along with the sound of Lily's laughter and guesses that they are going to be eating soon, telling Atlantis, If I'm not mistaken, we're about to enjoy whatever Crystal, Lily and the besties have been preparing for us. Standing up and putting her arm in his, Elika asks Atlantis, Shall we go and see if they need any help with anything?"
With Karamel heading off to check in on her Mom and Dad, Elika makes her way to the galley and releases Atlantis' arm as she smiles and tells Crystal, "Look who I found wandering around, hon', and then looks at the different styles of the pizzas their chef's have made and says, Very creative, I love the pizza people! Seeing that Crystal is making what looks like a dessert of some kind after tasking Lily, Saoirse and Mahela with bringing the meal out to everyone waiting in the lounge, Elika asks, How can I help, hon'?"
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Atlantis Vyridian
The Mist Order
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Jul 20, 2023 10:02:07 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Lounge
Atlantis looked at the sketch of what would probably be her open floor plan, and he definitely was liking it. "You are right, it's never really work for you when you enjoy it definitely." He agreed with her statement as he handed her back the datapad. "I like it, it's you, although I have a feeling that your lieutenant might not, but don't worry about it, just go with what you want to." He told her playfully, as a soldier too, or at least former CorSec, Atlantis knew that too many openings and dead spots was irk for a lot in security, but since that was going to be her office, in the government building, well security there was already high enough as usual, plus he was certain that even Horsea would be installing extra things there during construction, and even Andros would have a say about it in any case.
Petting the feline affectionately and scratching her behind her ear, Atlantis just looked at Karamel with a warm smile. "Definitely adorable, and thank you for being here too... Although I believe this is my cue, I have to listen to the lovely lady here." Chuckling and inclining his head, Atlantis stood up with her and walked with her towards the galley with a grin wondering what they had actually prepared.
Pizzas, awesome!
"Elika, please meet Saoirse, the one I was telling you about from the University, and this is her bestie Mahela." Atlantis introduced them with a warm smile, before looking at Crystal with a grin and looked at what she was doing, or making, dessert. Oh, that he recognized! She had already made that a while ago, actually somewhat sweet comfort food when it was that time of the month, but anyways... "Lucine will probably like this, Crystal is making Corellian air cake." He told Elika with a chuckle before grabbing whatever was necessary to make the carbosyrup, probably chocolate based, and also the fruits that he would be in charge of dicing. "Chocolate, sugar, gotta make it a little thick, and I will be chopping the fruits laid out here." Grabbing the chopping board and the knife, Atlantis passed a bowl to Elika but also a whisker before he washed his hands and started chopping the fruits that Crystal had laid out on the counter to add them to her cake.
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Post by Saoirse Beirne on Jul 20, 2023 10:34:10 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Galley
Laughing when Lily says that Atlantis and Crystal used to be followed around by the paparazzi, Saoirse says, "I'm surprised they don't still follow them around," since she knows how much the press and public alike tend to enjoy reading about local and universal celebrities, especially photogenic ones, and with their high profile positions and the fact they are in a relationship Saoirse figures the press would be all over them.
Mahela nods when Lily and then Crystal explain that Andros is the type of individual that keeps their true self behind walls when not around those they trust or are comfortable enough with, saying, "A lot of of people are like that to different degrees, bumping Saoirse with her hip as she teases her friend, unlike this one here who is always herself no matter what company she is in."
Giving Mahela her best not sure if that was a compliment or not expression, Saoirse listens to Lily and Crystal explaining how they had met Elikapeka and how the three of them had became very close friends, after which they talk about how they have known the lawyers from Honoghr for quite a long time, with Crystal having even been in a relationship with Stefanie for a while. From the way Lily and Crystal talk, passing the conversational baton back and forth in a familiar way that only comes from a strong friendship and understanding of one another, Saoirse can tell how close they are and imagines that they are just as close to Elikapeka from the way they speak of her and how it would be difficult if the architect and her girlfriend needed to move to Hapes permanently. Remembering something Lily had said, Saoirse asks, "Why did the Vyridians need legal representation?"
Starting to gather up some of the pizzas and dishes and other things to bring to the lounge after Crystal suggests that they do so, Saoirse grins when Elika and Atlantis come into the galley, jokingly telling them, We were just talking about you guys, then winks as she adds, Only good things, I promise. Nice to meet you Elika!"
Mahela, taking up the things that Saoirse doesn't, tells Atlantis and Elika, "Just ignore her, bumping Saoirse's hip with her own as she jokes, I usually do, and then, after smiling and nodding a greeting to the architect when Atlantis introduces them to one another, tells Lily with a smile, I think your comment about Honoghr and Umgul being married makes a lot of sense," as everything she has seen and all that Lily and Crystal have shared makes it obvious that, so far as everyone from those two worlds aboard the shuttle now are concerned, they are a very tightly knit group indeed.
Following Mahela into the lounge, Saoirse joins her in setting out the pizzas, plates and other things they have brought out on a table near to where the lawyers are all gathered as she announces cheerfully, "Dinner is served, help yourselves to all you want, there's plenty more on the way."
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Ljiljana Jankovic
Mist Government
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Jul 20, 2023 11:32:26 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Galley
If the press could still, even those gossipers, da, I am sure they would still following those two, even Boss Man, thankfully that has stopped ... The Zabrak's statement tells me everything, what I do get from it, she probably only moved to Umgul after all of that craziness that has occurred. "They no longer can, while freedom of the press is indeed paramount in the planet, I had to issue an injunction on all news outlets about their private lives, and even slapped some ROs on several of them. I explain to her, for reasons that maybe she'll find out sooner or later, but that is still a somewhat very bad memory for several of them in Umgul. I mean sure they can still report or issue whatever, but they'll automatically be fined, and they do not want charges against them."
And Saoirse's question is actually the reason of it all truly on why the gossips and whatever else that painted people's characters and falsified things had been the reason why the Vyridians needed some representation back in the day because of some heinous crimes they had allegedly commit, or even covered. Very tough times for the brothers ... Even dark times come to think of it. "Be right back, shall bring these out."
Following both Saoirse and Mahela to the lounger, I deposit some of the pizzas made and just looked at both of the friends, and make sure that Andros isn't within earshot. "Best not to talk about that one too much, especially not around Andros or even Atlantis to a certain degree, but if you want to know, I suggest you look at the news archives of the planet from five years ago, and find some information prior to the arrest of Lyov Entin, and everything that surrounded that time ... Glancing over the table where the lawyers seemed to be, and they all seemed to be deep in concentration which does not surprise me at all, a reason why I gesture to both of the friends to follow me back to the galley. You know that face that Babycakes often has? I rhetorically ask Baby Girl with a knowing expression. The lawyer one, not the other one. She currently has that one, and so I think that they'll be working, brainstorming while eating."
It's how I remember them, plus whatever Andie thinks, I know that Stefanie will pick it up easily, and there is also Lindsay that can get on a roll as well, plus both of the Chume'doro were seated with them.
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Crystal Kayne
Mist Government
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Affiliation: Mist Government
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Jul 20, 2023 12:53:32 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Galley
Making a face when the paparazzi issue was brought up, Crystal shook her head and just said, "Thanks but no thanks, it was ridiculous back then, it was bad, truly bad." Crystal left it at that, while she understood the whole thing, she preferred to have a certain amount of privacy, plus Atlantis was also the Grandmaster of the Mist Order, and a Jedi being in the limelight, that was never something that Atlantis ever wanted at all. Much like her truly.
Nodding in agreement to what Mahela had said, in a way, she wasn't that much different as Andros, since Crystal did not reveal just to anyone that she was actually attuned to the Force, the students back at the Academy in Umgul had no idea, most of the people here in the ship did, but still those were different circumstances, and maybe one of these days, she'll be okay with telling Saoirse and Mahela, but for now, she was still careful as just being normal.
Laughing when Elika and Atlantis joined them thankfully after Saoirse had asked that question, Crystal looked at Lily and blinked once before looking at Elika with a warm smile before she could say anything, she pointed at her man. "He is correct about that, and he has given you the tools you need to make the sauce for this." Collecting the fruits that Atlantis had chopped she placed them into the dough making sure it was all spread out before waiting for the carbosyrup to be done.
"Filled them in on why we were going to Hapes, since he didn't tell her much apparently." Arching both of her eyebrows upwards while looking at Elika with a 'as usual' look, Crystal finally looked at her boyfriend and asked him that question, "What happened at the Academy, Atlantis?" Crystal knew that they were all fine, it was what Horsea had told them at her office after doing her psychometry thing on Lana's scroll, but then they didn't really found out what happened.
It was then and there that Lily had come back and she looked at her childhood friend with a knowing expression. "That is if they actually remember to eat." Looking at her childhood friend, quite honestly, she could be like them, heck all of them where in a sense too, they didn't even eat anything in Umgul but just their breakfast. But that aside, once Elika was done with making the syrup, Crystal poured it on top of the cake, and put it to cool for the time being. "Thanks for the help everyone, even if it was supposed to be Lily." Winking at her childhood friend, and hearing finally the oven indicating the large pizza was done, she looked at her boyfriend and smiled. "Maybe it wasn't enough, so I had to make a bigger one that can be cut..." Crystal explained before pointing at the pizza that was large in diameter. "Could you please lift that up from there and put it in the serving tray there?"
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Brion Hunter
Red Dawn Medical Center - RDMC
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Affiliation: P.M.S. Lawfirm
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Post by Brion Hunter on Jul 20, 2023 13:33:26 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Lounge
Brion had laughed off the whole fishing for compliment thing, he never really saw himself as good looking honestly, but he guessed he looked fine, after all beauty was in the eye of the beholder, and in the end, Andrea Strange also had chosen him, so that was a win for him probably.
As the peeps from Umgul seemed to go towards the kitchen, Brion had returned to where the lawyers were and even put down some of the bottles and juices on the table for them if they needed, and just relaxed on his seat, he figured he would continue to lend a hand and hopefully get to somewhere, but with the researches he had done, the ones he helped Nikky with, it was a dead end mostly, not much of info.
Though he had noticed that there were the three Hapans here, though even if Lindsay was Hapan, or at least half of it, she didn't really live there unlike Leed and his sister, plus the fact that they are both Chume'doro maybe they could share some of the knowledge, though before he could even say a thing, he smelled something really good, and he looked at the friends, but also Lily with a thankful smile.
The table was long he supposed, and they could all probably fit in here since currently they were occupying a side of the table in the lounge. But before even taking anything, actually it was whatever, he took some of the tables and put pizzas on it before distributing each plates to the people that were currently here with him at the table.
"Looks tasty." Smelling it again, it was even better, well then he supposed that he would be finally be tasting something that Crystal Kayne had made, as from the chatters of the lawyers that knew here, apparently she could be a chef if she wasn't a CFO in Umgul...
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Post by Saoirse Beirne on Jul 20, 2023 14:04:50 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Galley
Having grown up on Coruscant where the First Order had to approve any press stories about the Royal Family that did see the light of day, it doesn't seem too strange to Saoirse that Lily had put some measures in place to keep the paparazzi from being too intrusive, which is why other than nodding in a way that suggests she can understand the reasons Lily slapped the press with the restrictions she spelled out Saoirse doesn't make any further comment about the matter.
Though she looks a little surprised when Lily mentions Lyov while explaining why it might be best not to ask Andros or Atlantis about the reasons that the Honogohr half of the married couple-like planets had come to Umgul to represent the twins, Saoirse guesses she really shouldn't be too surprised since she knew from Aidan that Lyov, however much he has changed now, once had caused Umgul quite a problem. Nodding to let Lily know she understands the reasons she whispers her advice, Saoirse lets the matter go, not even sure she wants to know exactly what it was that led to the lawyers from Honoghr being called in since it probably wouldn't change how she thinks of Lyov anyway.
Following Lily back into the galley, Mahela smiles when Lily tells Crystal about how the lawyers all seem pretty occupied with their brainstorming, telling Crystal in a soft voice, "They did all seem very wrapped up in whatever they are doing."
Patting Atlantis on the back when Crystal asks about what had happened at the academy, Saoirse tells him, "I've got this, Master, and then tells Crystal and her friends, So, it all started when Aidan, Master Franz's Padawan, was assigned a mission to catch this art thief, named Lavigne, who stole this old Vulptex mask, gesturing excitedly as she continues, So Aidan asked me to help get into Lavigne's datapad since it was encrypted, but that got us exactly no where, and then Aidan had the idea to ask, she pauses, not sure from what Lily had said about looking back in press stories from around the time Lyov was arrested that she and Crystal know Lyov is at the academy and being rehabilitated. Deciding to be her Master's Padawan in more ways than just dressing like him even though he ruined that plan by changing out of his red duster before they left the academy, Saoirse says vaguely, Aidan consulted this expert in the field of art about the mask, and the expert took us to meet this really cool Weequay gangster lady who, you know, has an ear down to the ground and was able to tell us where to find Lavigne. Taking a deep breath before going on as excitedly as before, consciously trying to distance herself a bit from the story she is telling to avoid letting it upset her, Saoirse goes on, So, we find Lavigne and then I fought this big, hulking alien guy that was with him and when he knocked the wind out of me I was knocked out by these guys that, like, literally showed up out of nowhere, right?"
Mahela, looking a little concerned as it is the first time she is hearing the full story herself and can tell that Saoirse is trying to tell it in an entertaining way, moves closer to her friend and rubs her back as Saoirse, making a face like she is waking up, says, "So, I wake up and there is this mask on my face, right? Grinning she asks, Any guesses which mask? Nodding before anyone can say anything, she says, Yep, the Vulptex mask, and then I got possessed by the spirit of an old Mecrosa dude that had learned how to live on in the mask or whatever. Making a theatrically angry face, while marching in place Saoirse says, So, possessed me gets the Mecrosa Necromancer lady that was one of the Mecrosa's behind the mask theft, pausing to explain, Oh, the guys that knocked me out and kidnapped me were also there, then goes on, Possessed me and the Necromancer decide to go to the academy to, I don't know, take it over to make it into a new Mecrosa Order base or something, right? So, she waves her arms around like she is tossing fireballs around and even makes the appropriate sound effects, big fight, possessed me is throwing fireballs around and, you know, taking over the minds of a student or two while the Necromancer lady is, no joke, raising Zombies from the ground to help attack the academy. Franz was there, making trees and vines grow in the stairwells to keep us from getting to the students that were hiding out on the upper floor, water from the sprinklers is pouring down on everything and he had training droids helping him plus Mace, Ayla, Aidan and some other people on the grounds fighting the Zombies. Oh, and apparently Aidan turned into a Krayt dragon at some point to help with the Zombie problem, she pauses to explain, He's a Gupin."
After another deep breath, Saoirse says, "So, while all that is going on, Ayla pops into my mind with Atlantis and . . . another guy and they walk me through how to do a Wall of Light with the help of, like, absolutely everyone at the academy, which dispels the spirit. Bowing, she grins and says, The end, then asks Atlantis, How did I do, Master?"
Turning to Elika, Saoirse smiles sheepishly as she apologizes, "Sorry for fireballing your academy by the way, then grins and says, It's really amazing! I love the way you used the parts of the old place in the gardens, then takes a rock that she had taken from one of the sculptures in the guest quarters area from her pocket and holds it up as she says, Those rock sculptures are great too, explaining, I can't remember which one I took this one from though, and hands it to Elika as she says, Sorry about that."
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Elikapeka Hekekia
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jul 20, 2023 23:12:23 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Lounge
Lucine isn't sure how long she slept for when she wakes up, the tantalizing scent of food coming from the lounge and making disentangling herself from the sheets seem worthwhile, and so she pulls her hair into a bun, puts her cap and boots on and then ventures out among the civvies to grab some chow.
As she is collecting enough pizza, plates and other crap for herself, Foricias and Horsea, Lucy half listens to the lawyers babbling among themselves and since she isn't hearing much about military law being thrown around even though the fact Wan is apparently a Major in the Chume'doro suggests that might be a good track to head down, she says in the general direction of the legal types, "You should look into types of military discharges, and court martial procedure maybe, explaining over her shoulder as she starts making her way forward to the cockpit, Military mindset tends to be pretty uniform across cultures," and leaves them with that thought, hoping it might prove useful in the long run. While the oath Wan and her brother swore is supposed to be a lifetime deal, most services that take such oaths, whether they are military or law enforcement, tend to have procedures in place for removing personnel that don't meet certain standards or perpetrate certain violations from service; if they can find a reason that the Wan siblings should be removed from service and therefore freed from their oaths that doesn't have a prison sentence attached to it, maybe they can get them out with a fine or some other slap on the wrist.
Entering the cockpit, Lucy announces with a grin, "Chow time, and then distributes the plates and pizza between Forcias, Horsea and herself before dropping into the navigator's seat with her legs propped up on one arm of the chair and her back resting against the other as she starts eating her pizza. Whassup, girl? Lucy asks Horsea, then says, I'll take the next round of baby-sitting the ship after you two eat, then kicks the back of Forcias' seat as she asks, Where we at along the route anyway, bae?"
Galley
Elikapeka doesn't get to do much more than wave, nod or smile when Atlantis first introduces her to his Padawan learner and her best friend since Lily and Crystal have put the duo to work delivering the first of the pizzas to everyone out in the lounge, but even that brief interaction is enough to make it seem evident that Saoirse is bubbly and energetic while Mahela seems a bit more reserved. Laughing as Saoirse jokes about having been saying only good things while talking about her and Atlantis with the other chefs, Elika smiles as she tells Atlantis, "I like her already, and her friend seems nice too."
Accepting the bowl and whisk that Atlantis hands her while explaining that Crystal is making a Corellian air cake, Elika nods when Crystal puts her in charge of the sauce and then starts whisking away after everything has been put into the bowl as she tells Crystal, "On it, hon'."
Smiling as she listens to Saoirse, returning in time to hear Crystal asking Atlantis about the academy and answering for him, act out some of the story she tells them about the events leading up to the failed assault on the academy, Elika wonders if the Zabrak is hiding her feelings behind the humor since she can not help but think having been possessed by an ancient Mecrosa spirit had to have been traumatic even though, in the end, Saoirse had been able to free herself with the help of her fellow Jedi at the academy. Deciding to go with the humorous tone Saoirse has chosen, Elika jokes with an amused smile, "No, no, see Atlantis would not have been anywhere near that forthcoming, sweetie. He would have been, she hands the bowl with the hopefully properly mixed sauce to Crystal as she stands up straighter and puts on her imitation of Atlantis' signature tooth paste model smile, rubbing the back of her neck as he often does when not answering questions in anywhere near as complete a way as Saoirse had, doing her best imitation of his evasive and apologetic tone as she says, Well, since the tale is not entirely mine to tell, you would have to go around and ask everyone at the academy about their parts in the story and then put it all together for yourself," winking at Atlantis as she finishes to let him know she is only teasing him given that he is usually a tiny bit more forthcoming than her impersonation of him indicated.
Smiling as, after apologizing for fireballing the academy, Saoirse hands her a rock that she took from one of the sculptures in the academy, Elika tells her gently, "You weren't responsible for what happened while the sprint in the mask was in control, so you didn't do anything, sweetie, and you definitely don't need to apologize, and then hands the rock back to her, crinkling her nose as she quips in a more cheerful tone, I don't think I can remember which one it came from either, so why don't you just hold on to it?"
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Atlantis Vyridian
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Jul 21, 2023 0:54:45 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Galley
Nodding with a warm smile when Elika mentioned that she liked Saoirse already but also her friend also was nice, "Yes, they complement one another in several ways, plus friendship rules, right?" Atlantis knew he didn't need to say anything more further than that, besides, who more than the women here would understand, and furthermore, even if indeed Atlantis had pulled the Zabrak out from the University, he wasn't going to tell her to cut all of her ties from her previous life. The women already knew him enough, and he wasn't going to go against his nature. Plus all of the Councilors at the Academy had the same mindset anyways, "Told Mahela also she could bunk whenever at the Academy to be with her bestie if she wished."
There were other details of course, on why, but that again wasn't entirely his story to tell anyways, he figured that the women here would figure it out sooner or later. Common knowledge too anyways that he particularly didn't like to volunteer information that weren't his to give.
On the subject of what happened at the Academy though, before he could even say anything, Saoirse had come back and mentioned she'd handle it, Atlantis inclined his head, although she didn't really need to call him Master, it was completely unnecessary, but knowing that he might not be able to convince her otherwise, he just kept his mouth shut, and did what Crystal had asked him to do. Opening the oven and seeing the large round pizza, Atlantis used both of his hands, and lifted the entire thing telekinetically so it wouldn't break, or anything and deposited it on the suitable tray that was laid out while listening to what Saoirse was saying in the background.
It did make him smile briefly though that Saoirse seemed to withheld that other guy's name. And yes, Crystal was at least aware, even Lily to some degree being the Attorney General and all, that Lyov had been released under MO's custody three years ago. Though Elika might not have known with her disappearance and all. Looking over his apprentice with a knowing smile, and even inclining his head to let her know that she did fine, even great, Atlantis probably would add some more details in any case. Although he had listened to Elika and chuckled amusingly before shaking his head, he figured he'd fill them out also "The other person in her mind was Lyov." He declared and just looked towards the galley's entrance to make sure that his brother at least was not incoming. While Atlantis had gotten over it, honestly, he was not quite sure about his identical twin, though he knew that Andros was aware that Lyov was or is being rehabilitated at the MO, but further than that, they never did talk about it.
"Speaking of the Necromancer, you won't be believe who she brought up from the dead, also." Just the thought and memory of it did make him slightly sneer and maybe he did look like Andros there for a moment since it was Helaine who definitely had a hand on killing Serrin. "Helaine, before getting back to the Academy with Mace and Lyov, since I had seen that the Spirit commanding Saoirse's body and the Necromancer were heading in that direction, Lyov, Mace and myself had to clash with those two other Mecrosa at the villa they had been using as their base of op. Of course Helaine was there, so I handled the Hare mask dude, Mace, the Serpent one, and she really got under his nerves." That much he could remember and it actually made him smirk, to think that usually it was most likely dark siders that applied Dun Möch, but nope Mace did it to begin the engagement since they were somewhat pressed with time. "Had to lend one of my lightsabers to Lyov since I knew he didn't construct his yet fully," Everyone here who knew some sense of the Jedi teachings or anything, a lightsaber was deeply personal and it had some symbolism altogether. "He pushed me away from the lightning heading in our direction, and was hit by it until resurrected Helaine stepped out and was just the same from before. So Lyov handled her, and then we got back to the Academy."
Gesturing to what Saoirse had said in conclusion honestly, that was definitely it, though perhaps, some other key points. "The commanding chains of the Guardians were all there also, and they were the ones who handled the Necromancer." But as of course expected indeed Elika wasn't mad about the Academy's damage since she now knew the circumstances, it wasn't done on purpose, and that was all there was, the aftermath though, perhaps for the time being he'd just withheld that, since this was all enough at least. Though probably he would also have to let the women know about the news Franz had gotten after all of that...
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Ljiljana Jankovic
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Jul 21, 2023 4:12:10 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Galley
I wouldn't be surprised if they forget to eat, honestly ... After all, I can be just like them, even Baby Girl, and also Gorgeous when we are caught up with what we are doing. Although right now I am actually far more interested in that tale about what has happened at the Academy, and what the Intelligence Hottie alluded to when we were in Baby Girl's office. Listening mostly to the Zabrak filling us in, and also noticing that she seems to be taking it all humorously at least in the way she narrates the story. Further than that, her bestie seems to be consoling her, or is being supportive ... I cannot even imagine what Saoirse has gone through, being possessed by that spirit, and her own body be used to do all of those things.
No wonder Lover Boy brought him along then, and thankfully her friend too. Which causes me to smile at him, sure Atlantis can purposely omit a few things, but I also know that whatever he says or does, it's with a purpose in any case. "Well Gorgeous is right about that, and how he would explain it. Winking at him to let him know that I understand it all the same, though I cannot help but to look at Saoirse with a smile. And she is also right, you totally have nothing to apologize for, plus it can always be rebuilt or fixed, the most important part is that you are fine, and safe."
That's all there is, plus in the end that is all that matters, though that Weequay gangster, that does ring a bell ... Not really in the mood to rehash whatever cases that have come to attention, I do look at Lover Boy when he gives some extra information on who was I am guessing that expert the Zabrak alluded to. Figures it was the Epicanthix "Three years ago, Corellia, just like the MO petitioned UPD to have him released into the MO's custody for rehabilitation. That much I know, as it is my job to know at least, especially after everything and from there, nothing more, but the fact that Helaine got brought up again, which caused me to look at Atlantis with pursed lips, I cannot even fathom how he must have felt when he saw her. Some people are just twisted, that Zeltron, I sure hope you have burned her body or whatever and got rid of all of those masks too."
Never could stand Helaine honestly, from the few times I have met her back in the days, too ugh ... But from what Atlantis has said about Lyov, particularly that lightsaber thing, good news then that Lyov's rehabilitation seems well under way. "One thing I'll never get over, it's all the crazy things you lot face. Mostly gesturing to the Jedi present here and the initiate Jedi to be, it was just crazy. You have my eternal respect for not allowing the scale to be tipped off on the other side."
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Crystal Kayne
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Jul 21, 2023 8:48:51 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Galley
Inclining her head at what Mahela had told her, Crystal understood perfectly, plus with Lily saying that Andie had that lawyer thinking mode face, she definitely was not surprised that all the lawyers were like that, after all, what she knew of the lawfirm, they only hired the best in their fields too, plus they could crossover to whatever area of expertise as well. "They always put their mind and soul in cases that mean a lot to them, and right now it's even heightened considering it affects people they dearly care about and love." That was all there was, she knew that Stef, just like Kase, and even Linds could pull all nighter, until they were satisfied with a breakthrough at least. They always gave their all in whatever cases before them, Andie was the same.
That matter aside though, currently she listened to Saoirse who was apparently going to fill them in, at each events narrated, Crystal did look taken by the matter, and was just listening without any interruption whatsoever. From how Saoirse was explaining the whole ordeal to how Mahela also seemed to comfort her, Crystal knew that perhaps Saoirse was just going with the humor route because a possession from an evil dark sider, well that was tough to bear, and just be a witness to whatever that spirit was doing with her own body, she was certain that the Zabrak felt guilty all the same as well even if truly it was not her fault at all. Plus she had only just been told that she was attuned to the Force, and already to be faced with something like that, Crystal was thankful at least that Umgul had powerful Jedi wardens.
"It takes a lot of courage to overcome, and I am glad that you did, you are greatly surrounded by them at the Academy, and I am sure that your Master would not even rest until he got you back." That much she knew about her boyfriend, he was not just a pretty face, he was so much more than that, plus with Ayla, even Mace, also Franz there, the Jedis as a whole always knew how to contain a situation one way or another. Plus they were all good teachers, and she'd know, Crystal was trained and was still being trained by some of them, though again she never mentioned it to anyone at the Academy.
"It was not your fault, hon', but also sorry for making you relive that moment, I should have been more mindful." Crystal told her softly, though she still smiled for she was glad that the Zabrak had cast away that evil spirit, what did come next, well that other guy was Lyov, Crystal was somewhat ambivalent about it all, she didn't dislike the man, or even like him, it was just that she knew that the Epicanthix was there, but more often times than not, when she was also at the Academy, she never made her way towards where he had decided to stay. But the fact that Atlantis had lent one of his lightsaber hilts to Lyov, Crystal did not need to know the reasoning at all, she trusted Atlantis' judgment and therefore if he believed that Lyov was rehabilitated, then perfect. Although the matter of Helaine, well thankfully that was also in the past.
"Glad that is all over then, although..." Looking at Atlantis with a teasingly playful expression. "Pretty impressed that it has lasted this long without any damages there, you must be doing something right, Grandmaster Vyridian." Smiling, and just shrugging slightly, she walked over to both Saoirse and Mahela and hugged them both. "Sorry to you two though from one event you got pulled into another, but glad that you are both here, at least it might give you some distance too." Crystal told Saoirse particularly before releasing her and taking a deep breath. "Don't try to be too much like your Master, just be yourself, sweetie, and it'll be alright." It was true, from what she had come to learn a lot of apprentices took on some personalities of their Master, but at the same time it was good to keep their own identity too.
"Maybe we should get back to the lounge but sit away from the lawyers there to not interrupt them?" Crystal suggested thoughtfully.
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Mace Jhiera Vos
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Post by Mace Jhiera Vos on Jul 21, 2023 10:14:10 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Cockpit
"I really do not know what to tell you about that, Forcias. You know how Andros is . . ." Said Horsea as she felt that Lucine was incoming and just looked over her seat and smiled at her. She was bearing food, good, because she was starving. Taking the plate and enjoying the pizza, Horsea smiled "Hey girl, your man and I were talking about what the VG is up to." Shrugging noncommittally, all she knew was Andros wanted a name and a face, and whatever else he was going to do with that, no clue.
"H got around to the CFO's office, when she saw that Wan was there with her girls, figured it was worth a shot if she had in her possession whatever the Chume'doro had given her." Explained Forcias before shrugging. "Got the face, got a name but other than weird pattern of travel, only popped up in the starport, and nowhere in the city."
Eating his pizza and just looking at the navcomp to see where they were at, Forcias smiled briefly. "Just entered the Hydian Way, sweetheart." Arching his eyebrow when she kicked the back of his seat, "I can probably last a little time longer." It's not that he did not have enough sleep, because he did even if it was a short one, but even so, he liked being in the cockpit anyways.
"How are they doing out there? Brains fuming yet?" Asked Horsea dubiously pointing with her chin towards the main hull . . .
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Post by Saoirse Beirne on Jul 21, 2023 11:14:04 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Galley
Saoirse laughs when Elikapeka does a pretty decent imitation of Atlantis, elbowing her Master in the ribs as she grins and tells him, "She does a pretty good you, Master. Accepting the rock back from Elika after the architect tells her that she wasn't responsible for what she had done while possessed by Dragnea's spirit, which Crystal and Lily also reassure her is the case, Saoirse returns the rock to her pocket as she grins and tells them in a joking tone even though she is touched that they are all so understanding, Everyone keeps telling me that, so I guess I should start accepting it," which is true even though she is doing her best to sound as though she is not too deeply affected by what happened.
"You really should, Mahela tells Saoirse after Atlantis has explained that the unnamed man that had helped the Jedi out had been Lyov, rubbing her friend's back as she listens to Lily explain how Corellia and the Mist Order had petitioned the UPD to have Lyov released into the Mist Order's custody. While she isn't sure why Corellia would have been involved, Mahela remembers Lily's suggestion that she and Saoirse look back in the holonews to learn more about what happened and doesn't ask any questions, instead nodding in agreement with Lily's statement about the things jedi face and respecting them for their strength as she tells Atlantis and Saoirse, You have my respect too, smiling as she tells Atlantis, And thank you for looking after, she nods towards Saoirse, this one here so well."
Smiling and hugging Crystal back on one side while Mahela does the same on the other, Saoirse tells her in a confident tone, the support of everyone at the academy and here today making her feel as though she will definitely eventually be able to get over what has happened without any real difficulty, "Aww, thanks, and then laughs when Crystal tells her to not worry about being just like Atlantis, joking, Don't worry, I know no one could be as him as my Master himself can, and then nods when Crystal ends the hug and asks if they should all go and eat now, but somewhere out of the way from where the lawyers are working, saying cheerfully, Sure, let's go and eat."
After they have all relocated to the lounge, far enough away from the lawyers to not disturb them as long as they aren't too loud, Saoirse waves to Andros and smiles as she says, "Come on over and join us Boss Man, using the nickname Lily used for him without thinking about how it might not be as well received coming from her until it is too late, and then picks one of her pizza people to eat, setting it on her plate after taking a bite and telling Crystal, This is excellent! No wonder all the students love it when you show up and cook at the academy."
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Elikapeka Hekekia
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jul 21, 2023 14:54:23 GMT -8
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"I can tell, Elikapeka replies when Atlantis says that Saoirse and Mahela compliment one another, which is obvious from even the short time that Elika has had to get to know them, and then smiles when Atlantis shares that he has told the Togruta that she is welcome to stay at the academy whenever she would like to do so, patting Atlantis' forearm as she says, That was very thoughtful of you, frowning a little as she says, especially in light of what your Padawan has just been through." Elika knows that some Jedi eschew attachments because of the potential dangers they believe are inherent in them, but has always thought the Mist Order's approach to attachments was more enlightened; in her opinion denying a basic need more dangerous and harmful than the possible risk it could lead to a fall from the Light. Having known Atlantis and the other Jedi of the Mist Order for so long, Elika has seen firsthand how they draw strength from the bonds of friendship or love they have with one another or those, like her, Lily and Mahela, that are not Force Sensitive at all and not often involved directly in the unique situations, like the one the Mist Order has just gone through, the Jedi face.
Elika is sure she looks perplexed when Atlantis explains that Saoirse had been speaking about Lyov without using his name, having only known of the Epicanthix as a deceptive, dangerous Dark Side aligned schemer that had been responsible for so much pain and loss on Umgul and within the Mist Order and only learning when Lily expounds on what Atlantis shares that Lyov had been rehabilitated. The furrow between her brows disappears slowly as Atlantis describes the selfless and heroic things Lyov had done during the situation arising from the search for the art thief, and she knows Atlantis is a good enough judge of character that if he believes the Epicanthix has changed and become an ally there is no reason she should doubt him. Crinkling her nose in distaste when Atlantis describes how Helaine, Lyov's former apprentice, had been resurrected, Elika cannot help but think the Zeltron responsible for the death of so many, including a Jedi that had been a close friend of many in the Mist Order, deserved the fate she met when resurrected.
"Me either, beautiful, Elika agrees when Lily expresses perfectly how it is difficult for those on the outside of the things the Jedi face to comprehend the oftentimes outlandish situations they confront, and smiles as she echoes Lily and Mahela's sentiments and tells Atlantis and Saoirse and includes the rest of the Mist Order in her statement, You all have my respect as well."
Smiling as she watches Crystal hug Saoirse and Mahela, Elika helps everyone bring the dinner into the lounge once that decision has been made. Blowing a kiss to Delaana as they make their way to a table far enough away from where her Ceesi and the lawyers are hard at work to avoid disturbing them, Elika sits down and stifles a laugh when Saoirse uses Lily's nickname for Andros to invite him to join them, giving the Vice Governor a look that silently suggests he go easy on the Zabrak, who does not mean any disrespect so far as Elika can tell.
Nodding her agreement with Saoirse after taking a bite of the pizza, Elika tells Crystal, "It really is good, hon', and then tilts her head to the side as she remembers the air cake and asks, Do we need to set a timer or anything for the cake?"
Cockpit
"Oh yeah? Lucine asks Horsea when informed that she and Forcias had been discussing what the Vee Gee was keeping close to his chest where the search for the identity of the Chume'doro that had delivered the scroll to Wan was concerned, nibbling on her pizza as she listens to Forcias describe the progress Horsea had made when visiting the CFO's office. Right," Lucine says dryly after Forcias has concluded the update on Horsea's progress, no more convinced now that anything useful has been gained than she had been when the three of them had talked about it when checking out Wan's apartment; while Andros has clearly dug his teeth deep into the idea that what they have learned will prove useful in extricating Wan from the mess she has them all caught up in, Lucine can't see any way it can be used as a bargaining chip, but as she told Forcias that she would trust the process, keeps her opinion to herself.
"Right, Lucine repeats when Forcias says he thinks he can hold out on sleep a while longer before tagging her in, and grins a lop-sided grin as she adds, Just let me know when you need some rack time, bae," trusting that her guy will know when it is time to hand the reigns over to her.
Nodding when Horsea asks if the lawyers are hard at work, Lucine grins as she says, "Big time, chuckling as she says, Looks like they're trying to work out universal peace or something out there."
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