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Post by Payne, Mildhurt, & Strange on Jul 21, 2023 15:10:24 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Main Hull
"Maybe we're going about this the wrong way...."
Andie, who had remained relatively silent since the jump to hyperspace, spoke more to herself than anyone in particular as she stood up while gathering her hair up into a ponytail and securing it with a hair tie she had wrapped around her wrist. Stefanie raised an eyebrow giving her a questioning look, then smiled when Lana came to sit with them and asking if there was anything about Hapes that they'd like to know.
Placing her hands on her hips, Andie faced them with an incredulous look on her face and continued. "See? Did anyone think to ask Delaana or Nash about Hapes? No! We didn't ask either of them, or any of the other Hapans we know on Honoghr so we're stuck with holonet bantha shit, which is sorely lacking because Hapes had been sequestered for centuries, millennia even, until ABY. And you and I both know, Stef, for all our intelligence we're sometimes shortsighted to what's right in front of us."
Pausing, Andie took a deep breath which Stefanie took as her cue to continue while she met Lana's gaze. "She's right. None of us ever asked any of our Hapan friends about the planet or their lives before they left. It was usually nothing more than small talk when it came to that subject, but we never delved deeper for whatever reasons."
"And we are truly sorry for that." Andie continued where Stefanie left off, looking from Lana to Nash with a sincere look. "We promise to be better friends in the future when it comes to things like that. Any time either of you need, or want, to just talk.....about anything at all, just know that you can always come to one of us personally, by holocomm, or whatever. Annnd, we will definitely be nosier, and asking more questions, instead of assuming our friends will just automatically tell us things." She finished with a lighthearted chuckle and smirk before sitting down across from them, taking Lana, Nash, and even Lindsay who was sitting on Nash's lap, into her gaze.
"What was life like on Hapes for both of you, and what is it like for a Chume'doro? What does it mean to be a Chume'doro?" Andie was genuinely interested, as were Stefanie and Lindsay since they only knew what they had read from the holonet, but those pages didn't get into the head of someone who had actually experienced the life on Hapes and it's many intricacies. Things like being a normal everyday citizen, to a soldier for the Queen.
During this time, Nikky, who was seemingly oblivious to everything around her while indulging in her slushie and fresh pizza slice, compliments of Crystal and her multiple sous chefs, had actually been paying attention. Taking a bite of the pizza with a soft moan, she overheard someone mention looking into military discharges and court martials. She looked up from her plate just in time to see the woman, who had spoken, disappear into the direction of the cockpit. Swallowing her bite of pizza, Nikky handed the plate to Maze and gently nudged Stefanie's shoulder with her hand as she leaned over.
"Hey, she has a good idea about military law. Discharges, court martials and stuff."
"Wait...what?"
"Who?"
"Who?"
Stefanie, Andie, and Lindsay replying simultaneously, shared a split second look of confusion before it dawned on the three of them what Nikky had said. Smacking a hand on her own forehead in realization, Andie grabbed the younger woman, pulling her down for an excited hug, as a feeling of renewed hope for the dilemma at hand washed over her. "THIS! This is why we love you, Nikky-boo! A fresh take on this whole situation!"
"But I didn't come up with the idea! She did! The one who just went into the cockpit. I don't know her name, but she's with the Umgul people." Nikky exclaimed with a laugh as she extricated herself from Andie's grasp.
Waving a hand nonchalantly in the air, Andie resumed her excited speech. "We love her too, whoever she is! This is what I was talking about when I said maybe we're going about it the wrong way! We didn't even think about the military angle! So many possibilities....." Her voice trailed off as she caught her lower lip between her teeth, her mind racing with ideas.
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Atlantis Vyridian
The Mist Order
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Jul 21, 2023 16:39:21 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Galley
Atlantis smiled, he only smiled truly when Elika understood and said it was very thoughtful of him. That was just him, and there was nothing more to it, plus he drew his strength in the bonds he had. It also gave him a certain raison d'être, reminding him also what he was fighting for, and who he was fighting for. Not just for the greater good, but more importantly for the people he cared about and loved. That was a motivator, and just like they had also discussed at the Academy when Andros had been there, being surrounded by people always kept a person in check too.
That also went as far as listening to people and heeding their counsels. The Corellian Jedi that were Lyov's wardens to begin with, Atlantis at first refused to even acknowledge the Epicanthix, but as time went by, and also when Lyov had been entrusted that particular holocron, Atlantis with the rest had taken a unimous decision to upload the AI gatekeeper of that said holocron into the Academy's mainframe. He was thankful that he did as he had also gotten some clairvoyance and counsel from her, more often than not he also had been guided too, and he'd be forever thankful for that.
Smiling at Saoirse and even Elika both, Atlantis just shrugged before looking upward innocently, though he was also glad that Lily, Crystal, and Elika didn't make any further comment about Lyov in particular and he just knew that they trusted his decision which in earnestness was what also did matter to him in a way. They had also been pulled into that particular matter his brother and the Jedi had faced one way or another, but now it was, for him, all in the past now. Lyov had proven himself, and Atlantis knew that the Epicanthix would do his very best to keep atoning for his past doings. Atlantis wouldn't, couldn't deny him that, at all, when in the past he was talked into giving his very own brother a chance.
"Ah, it's nothing." Atlantis didn't dismissively say that statement of his when they all said that he and the Jedi as a whole had their respect, Atlantis just felt that it was part of what he did as a Jedi, and he wasn't doing it for respect or anything, he just did what he knew best, but he was thankful all the same which was why he said, "Thank you." Humbly. About Crystal's comment that the attack on the Academy, Atlantis just lifted both of his hands on the side and just recalled that short conversation he had with the AI of the Academy, 53RR-1N, "Would you believe me if I told you that I wing it constantly?" He asked dubiously, but also playfully, could have been a joke, could have been the truth, he supposed that time around he was just enigmatically speaking.
Picking up the tray where that large pizza was sitting on, Atlantis followed everyone to the lounge area once again, and just made sure to already slice up the pizza before taking a smaller one and sitting at the table where everyone else had elected to sit to not distract the lawyers. Atlantis looked at his brother with a knowing smile and just tilted his head on the side as if telling Andros to just come along and sit down with them. "Oh crap, forgot something!" Atlantis finally realized with wide eyes before standing up and quickly rushing towards the galley once more, finding a bowl and scanning the pantry finally found what he was looking for, food for the feline. Filling that bowl and also another one with water, Atlantis walked back out holding both bowls looking at the parents of the feline, he lifted the bowls up and then placed it down on their side of the lounge. Smiling, Atlantis walked back towards his group and sat down to finally enjoy his pizza.
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Andros Vyridian
Mist Government
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Post by Andros Vyridian on Jul 21, 2023 18:31:56 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Lounge
Andros, not really the kind of person to socialize, or go in the direction of people, had just his eyes closed, thinking. One thing was certain, he did not enjoy the travel, especially when it was a long one, and secondly he just needed to figure a few things out. Surprisingly or unsurprisingly, it had nothing to do with Delaana and her brother, it had everything to do with him. How selfish of him right now though. While he had no idea what would happen in Hapes, he just hoped that the Ereneda could be reasoned with.
However, while thinking about it further, there might have been other circumstances that probably would have to be taken into consideration. Wasn't he the same in that aspect? He was the Vice Governor of Umgul, he had to make sure that everyone, or at least the majority was happy, and that he answered to most of their requests, and demands, plus there was also the lobbyists' pressure that he faced from time to time.
While he had been weary with the job, he stuck at it still for so long, how whack was that? Soldier turned politician, and having a say in most if not all issues concerning the planet.
A while back he remembered having that particular talk with Elika, about how unfit he truly felt in the position he was in, how that wasn't for him because he was soldier first and foremost, but now. Was he still?
Andros didn't know, but one thing was for certain, he probably would have to see first the lay of the land and get a read on things about the affairs in Hapes, and that would also be where he would have a clearer picture once they landed on the planet.
Pulled out of his thoughts and reverie when the Zabrak called his out, Andros furrowed his eyebrows and turned to look at where they were sitting, that was also when he noticed Elika's expression but also his brother's. Sighing softly and resolving himself to endure, at least it wouldn't be so bad, he probably should go play nice, and stop being anti-social, but he finally heard some snippets from the lawyers, particularly the younger Strange sister asking both of the siblings, the Chume'doro some questions that perked his interest.
Grabbing a plate and pizza, Andros figured he'd sit down but also would make sure to still be able to pay attention to what they lawyers were discussing. "Haven't had pizza in a very long time." Andros just said maybe to make small talks or whatever, but he ate his slice and enjoyed the taste, apparently made by Crystal, or at least she always made things savory no matter what. Still he was just here sitting and he probably wouldn't be talking that much, at least he hoped he wouldn't be talking that much because he probably wasn't that much in a conversational mood. Maybe due to being tired, or maybe due to being restless, he did not know for sure.
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Ljiljana Jankovic
Mist Government
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Jul 21, 2023 23:23:12 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Lounge
Since the decision has been made that we should return to the lounge, especially after having wrapped up our conversation there in the galley, there isn't anything further more to stay, and truly what more there is to say? Jedi or anyone attuned to the Force who do what they do for whatever reason, while I will probably never understand it all, all I know at least Umgul in general is in safe hands. Thanks not only to Andros as the Vice Governor, but also Atlantis and the others at the Mist Order maintaining the peace in all areas. The scope of it all is so large, that at least I do know that I work for a government, and in a planet, that thrives for neutrality and even fairness in all. Just gotta keep doing my part as the Attorney General ...
Noticing that indeed my sexy bitches, and their studs are hard at work, Baby Girl is probably right, they will probably even not realize that food is there until it's too late, and it's cold, which is why I walk over to where they are seated and plate several pizzas and just put the plate in front of them each. "You need to eat while it's hot, I tell them all, at least I am certain that from the looks on their faces, they might have had a breakthrough, so to speak. Pizza mixture entirely made by Baby Girl ..." Letting my voice trail off playfully, and that probably should focus their attention to it, winking at them, I finally let them be and walk over the other table where everyone else is seated and just shrug with an amused grin.
"Had to entice them that it was completely made by you even with the different shapes of the pizza. I end up explaining, and that would be enough of an incentive to the lawyers, at least those that Crystal and I have grown up with to know this was going to be good. So fear not, Baby Girl, got there first, and totally did your usual mom-ness thing." Laughing and knowing exactly that I have taken that usual role tied to Crystal, well I am happy to do it. Just this once. Which is why I am narrowing my gaze playfully to Gorgeous to not even bring that matter up when it comes to me.
Taking a bite and enjoying the taste, as usual, I am glad that Andros has indeed joined us while Atlantis seemed to go and fetch something for what it turns out for Karamel. "Look at Lover Boy earning points with Nashay's feline, he totally could be a cat dad too. I just comment with a knowing smile before glancing at Crystal and Elika Seeing Karamel and just being that playful, not so little thing, feline, just like her siblings whenever we'd have one of them on comms, it's making me want to have one, Mel has a few siblings, they all came from another friend of ours I explain to the ones here who do not know, and probably I am just making small talk, Maybe we could ask Reggie if she could put aside some kittens if any were born or will be born?"
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Crystal Kayne
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Jul 22, 2023 1:44:48 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Lounge
One they are seated back at the lounger at a safe distance from the lawyers, Crystal looked over towards them and smiled, that definitely looked quite familiar to her, sure it was missing some of the other lawyers she had grown up with, and moreover, it was also missing Lily being there, but she knew that her childhood friend here would get to them later once they had eaten. Currently she was somewhat amused, although it didn't show on her features when Saoirse invited Andros to join them by calling him by that Lily nickname.
Taking a bite of her slice of pizza, Crystal just enjoyed the comfort food honestly, plus she figured that this would be easier to consume for all instead of cooking dishes that necessitated cutlery or whatever. "Thank you both." When complimented about the pizza and quite honestly it was nothing, she was glad that everyone seemed to be enjoying it, and she even had a wider smile when the kids at the Academy were mentioned. "Just a hobby for me really, it relaxes me also." Crystal explained on how or why she enjoyed cooking, compared to Lily obviously, it's not that the lawyer did not know how to cook, because Crystal knew Lily was very capable of cooking, it was just that her friend did not have the patience to cook at all.
"No timer, yet, hon', I figured I would let it cool first before baking once we were done with eating the pizza to not overload everyone. So later most certainly." Reassuring Elika so that the architect did not need to worry about that, she saw Atlantis coming back with food for Nashay's feline, well that certainly would earn him some points with Karamel, that she did not doubt at all.
"Just take as much as you want, Andros, I am sure there is enough and then some for everyone, plus I can always make an extra one or few if necessary." It was true, she wasn't fussed at all, because again she did enjoy cooking in general and that was just her honestly. Chuckling when Lily did mention that her boyfriend was earning some points with Mel, Crystal nodded knowingly and actually looked at Elika with a warm smile. "Would it interest you, hon to have some felines of our own? Although it might not happen immediately, we'll have to go to Honoghr to get them." Crystal explained plus, Honoghr was also in their plans, though in proviso that Hapes was going to turn out to be okay, but still she was just being hopeful, and at least not letting this defeat her entirely too. For she truly did need to go to Honoghr too to finally see face to face Stefanie's mom.
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Delaana Wan
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Post by Delaana Wan on Jul 22, 2023 2:56:41 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Lounge
"It might indeed get to that, brat," Lana replied to him in Hapan, not because she didn't want anyone to understand but because she usually spoke to him in Hapan, it was a default setting of hers for obvious reasons, plus it wasn't important in any case, and with Lindsay currently sitting on his lap, she understood Hapan perfectly as well in any case. "Plus I have always thought that Mel has taken a lot of you two, and you both have that knack of comforting people too in your own ways individually, and also a protector like you, Kai." Which was the truth, and not because they were related or whatever, but Nash always had her back in Hapes when they were dispatched to some situations, it's not that she did not trust the other Chume'doro for she did, with her life too, but Nash and her it was deeper than that, they had that bond that always made them be in sync.
Just talking a few with some of the others while waiting to be asked for some questions while her Shakal seemed to have been gone off the galley of the ship, Lana was silent for a moment, she did not know how long she was seated her, but she wasn't the impatient kind, and she knew that whatever questions that would come in her direction she'd fill everyone in, just like her brother she supposed. When Andrea finally stood up, Lana did look at her questioningly and as usual, Stefanie would pick up the conversation from her sister which actually made Lana smile all the same. She could tell there was that chemistry, that siblings relationship in the works, it was just like hers and Nash back in Hapes on a whole different level though.
However, for the apologies, Lana shook her head to let them know, all of the lawyers here that apologies weren't necessary at all. The questions asked by Andie did make her smile, but at the same time it certainly wasn't one that she truly was comfortable with. But alas, Lana knew that she would have to explain, and hopefully she wouldn't be omitting anything in there. Before replying though, she noticed that Lucine had said a few things, then soon after the ones in the galley had returned, which got her to look at her Shakal with a knowing smile before winking at her and blowing a kiss in return.
First things first though, "The woman who mentioned the discharges and the likes, that would be Lieutenant Lucine Lyn, or Lucy." Lana informed them with a helpful smile, if they were interested in knowing the name or not, up to them, but at least she informed them, as for the reason why she was here, that was irrelevant. Actually for the time being also she preferred to disregard eating, even though the pizza did look appetizing, but she did want to get this over and done with, which was why she stood up from her seat and breathed softly before looking in her Shakal's direction, actually wanting to include her in what she was about to say. "Life in Hapes for me at the start, when I was younger was good..." Lana began to say softly before glancing at her brother with a saddened expression, as that was where everything for here was a point of contention when it came to how the males were treated back home.
"And that was what I hated the most also." Lana finally revealed before looking at Andie particularly, she knew that when the lawyer caught her gaze, she would see the look in her eyes and understand that it had also everything to do with her brother. Sighing softly and rubbing her forehead briefly, Lana shook her head slightly. "I am a female obviously, and there is my younger brother, when you are told, and even taught that as a woman you have to keep your head held up high and completely dismiss the opposite gender like they count for nothing but are just used for arm candy back home or even for breeding. That is where I started drawing the line. Nash is not at anyone's disposal nor is just a dejarik piece to be sacrificed at anyone's whim. I thought that maybe from within, to a smaller degree, I could perhaps start to make some changes, so I enlisted into the Hapan Royal Navy, even petitioned for him to be allowed to do so. While both of our trainings were near identical, at least I would train with him, I was the one who kept gaining rank until that day where I first became a Chume'doro and again with some convincing, he, too, became a part of it, it's rare to have a male Chume'doro, only about 5%. But I figured maybe being one of those, maybe I would maybe be able to more or less influence or let the former Queen Mother see that male are also relevant and should be considered fully, and not just as second class citizens."
But she was just one person, and she knew that she wouldn't be able to do anything about it anyways with how deep rooted that mentality had been going on in the Consortium. "I gave my life daily in the service of the Queen Mother, in the hopes that I would see some changes, if only some could see how my brat and I just interacted with one another on a daily basis, then perhaps they would understand. At least some of them did, or saw, some of the people under my command, at least I hope. Though I do know one of them did understand me, did get me. She and I started off a friends, we were serving together, and as you might have guessed, we became more than friends." Lana did look at her Shakal this time apologetically, as she didn't want to bring that up just like that without even them talking about it first in private, but it also had everything to do with her being a Chume'doro. "Unfortunately Internal Affairs found out, and I was, as they put it, suggested, but really it was an order to break it off because for them a Chume'doro's life is all about serving the Queen Mother, and the extended family, your life pretty much belongs to her. With the inequality that I was seeing that still Nash was being subjected to, to me being asked to surrender a person that I held, hold dear, I wanted more than that, my resentment to the politics, and the constantly having to prevent backstabbers from going after the Ereneda and the ones around her, plus also keeping the peace around was just demoralizing after a while."
It truly was, her life did not belong to her, and from what she was saying thusfar, she knew that they would understand how life would be for her brother there. "So when the former Ereneda passed, I just talked to Nash and told him that I was fed up, that I was tired, that surely there was more to life that what we had at Hapes, so we left, yes without any notices, or anything, but it was only supposed to be temporary, we just wanted to see what other worlds had to offer." Gesturing to both Lindsay and Nash there, "Now seeing the both of you, seeing my brother so happy to have found someone like you, sestra, and to me just seeing the both of you and also wanting that for myself without any shackles or repercussion because I love someone else," Lana looked at her Shakal with a faint smile, "Other than the Ereneda who is considered like a goddess by our people, I am just wanting a life of peace, just to be with someone that I love where I do not have to worry that it's wrong, and then be ordered to break it off..." Sighing softly, Lana knew that she had just poured her heart out, she was laying herself bare here, but she wasn't afraid of that, what she was afraid of it was losing everything, and everyone here because of that recall...
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Nash W. Leed
Red Dawn Medical Center - RDMC
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Post by Nash W. Leed on Jul 22, 2023 4:51:17 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Lounge
With Mel being left to her own device in entertaining herself so to speak for a moment, Nash figured that if the feline wanted anything, she'd come to him or Linds, either way he wasn't too worried when she just stretched out and laid down next to where he and Linds were seated. For now though Nash was listening to his sister with a grin, a grateful one for the compliment and he inclined his head as a thanks. "You do know you are the same, right?" Said Nash thoughtfully in Hapan, and actually left it at that, it wasn't about tossing one another compliments, it was the truth. Lana, whether she was a sister to him, a friend to others, or more to someone, she, too, was a protector, and she cared so deeply that he knew everyone could see the genuine person that she was.
His attention though went back to one of his coworkers when she apologized, which he honestly found unnecessary but at the same time, he appreciated the words, and the meaning behind it. It was true, he never spoke about Hapes, and he wasn't the kind to just volunteer any information either about his life there when he wasn't asked. Perhaps he should adopt a different way . . .
But that could maybe be revisited another time since that dreaded question did finally surface, how was Hapes for him, and how was being a Chume'doro, and what it was like. Those were unfortunately questions that weren't too enchanting for him to actually answer, but with everything that was going on, and perhaps everyone here would know indeed what it was like, and why he and Lana had come to leave altogether Hapes, it was only supposed to be for a while, but fate decided otherwise.
Nash thought that he could have a moment of respite then and there, especially when the food had arrived, but he didn't feel like eating just quite yet, he was grateful though that Atlantis had thought about Mel, who just got back up on her paws and rubbed herself against the Grandmaster's leg as a thanks before eating heartily her meal.
And that was when his sister had stood up from her seat, Nash just looked at her with a worried frown. Nash focused his attention onto her, which quite honestly it wasn't a difficult feat when it came to his sister, without trying, she always had people listening to her whenever she spoke, she just commanded attention by just being her, at least that was the case with being a Major in the Chume'doro ranks. Staying silent though while she talked, Nash probably tensed up a bit in his seat, and probably even Lindsay could feel his arms around her waist bulking up a bit, but it was nothing compared to the feelings that was emanating from him, but also from his sister right this moment. He was pretty sure that even if a person was not attuned to the Force the mere narration of her life back in Hapes was enough to down people's mood, and with being attuned to the Force, Nash was quite certain that they were being hit shockwaves after shockwaves at each revelation.
Resting his forehead on his Childao's shoulder blade, Nash breathed softly, but still remained mute. Lana had opened a can of worms, some involved him, and some it was particularly linked to her. But all the same he knew he also had to say his piece, no matter what. "What you also have to know about Hapes . . ." Nash started to say with a faint sigh. "Beauty and status are everything. The amount of Noble Houses present there, each and everyone have their own agenda to gain favors from the Ereneda, competitions are removed, and parents often use their sons to be closer to Royalty at any given chance." It was a fact, he and Lana weren't Nobles, they were just son and daughter to local artisans, and because that certain mentality was so prevalent in Hapes it was suffocating being a male, how many times he had been somewhat positioned as a potential husband to gain some influence here and there. Nash didn't know, and obviously in a way he was grateful that his sister got him out of those schemes so to speak when she managed to get him into the Hapan Guards in general.
"Although that one time when I was younger, me wandering away from the capital city and just walking around, I have come across a fellow Hapan, and we became friends, I knew that he was from one of the Nobles Houses, one of the oldest ones, but I still can remember the acceptance I have felt there, there were no agendas at all, they just accepted me genuinely into their homes, and Leios actually taught me how to play the lute. His father is the one making string instruments in Hapes. That family only had sons and the parents did not care at all, they just kept to themselves and were happy, loving too. For a moment I thought I was going to be one of those musicians." Nash chuckled knowingly, as perhaps it would have been one of his ways to just stand up for himself. "Art is also everything in Hapes, ergo I wouldn't have minded playing the lute with my friend, but fate decided otherwise," Looking at his sister with a faint smile, he was grateful that she always looked out for him. "Despite being a male in the Chume'doro though, it did not exempt me from being treated as a second class citizen, because I still was, but Lana always made sure that I was by her side, no one would defy a Major at all, her record speaks for herself, she has saved several people too and prevented a few coups here and there. But it was nothing at all when in a sense I have lost my identity, I didn't really know who I truly was, I wasn't even aware that I could harness the Force, I had always thought that it was innate to me, to be able to understand whatever dialects, to be able to understand animals. But also just to feel when my sister was in danger, whenever we were in danger. Nothing really made sense to me in Hapes as like you have mentioned Andie, it was sequestrated."
Nash sighed softly, and honestly he had always felt that his sister had it worse than him, it wasn't even about the treatment to his gender, it was everything that she had to give up, everything she did just to protect him, and for that he was so indebted to her, even if she continuously told him that it was normal they were siblings. "I am not going to say that I had it easier than my sister, but I am going to say that she sacrificed so much more than me, and even if to them, me showing up means practically nothing, because I am a male, I wasn't about to let my sister to be judged by herself, when I have committed the same crime as her . . ."
He had so much love for his sister, he owed her so much, that he didn't know how he could repay her back at all, thanks to her, he had found a woman that he loved, he had found a family in Honoghr that respected one another, that cared for one another, and he knew that even his sister found that with Elika as she had just stated it. Now with everyone here just showing their support, Nash could never put into words how much that meant to him and to his sister . . .
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Mace Jhiera Vos
The Mist Order
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Post by Mace Jhiera Vos on Jul 23, 2023 1:27:35 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Cockpit
“Of course,” Winking at her wink and smiling, Forcias just finished eating his pizza, glad that Luce got a few more since not only it was good, it definitely warranted a second helping. “Who made this?” Asked Forcias as he lifted the slice he was currently eating.
“Kayne.”
The only word Horsea, or person, had spoken. It wasn’t that she made it alone, but from the chatter she heard within the vessel, as she could hear, when and if she wanted to, just like Forcias, but the man was just probably busy and maybe tired in a way to just let himself to listen farther whenever he wanted.
“Universal peace, that would be a nice change.” Not that it would impact them too much considering Umgul’s official status of being neutral, just like Honoghr come to think of it, “At least they are here, most of them are friends with Kayne, and Jankovic.” Perhaps Luce wouldn’t care too much, but some info here and there didn’t help at all.
Forcias was drinking his water before tossing the closed bottle towards his girlfriend’s side, he was about to say something but suddenly he could, once again, feel the mood shift inside the vessel. That was when he actually paid attention once more. Furrowing his eyebrows and glancing at Horsea with an arched eyebrow as if asking her if she was hearing this, Horsea just slightly nodded and said nothing more at all.
“Well . . . That explains it.” Pursing his lips before looking at Lucy, in a sense he could relate and also understood, though at the same time he knew that there were rules. He also knew that he was another case entirely since they didn’t answer to anyone in Kiffu, even if they were still called Guardians, the appellation just stayed, but he could relate to a certain degree especially when he was ordered to break it off with Lucine, which he never did. “The two Chume'doro just told their truth about Hapes and what happened there.”
That was all there was, and yes maybe he should have just kept this for himself, but he knew that his girl would in any case also notice whatever change occurred between him, or even Horsea since Lucine was observant anyways.
“Yep, I was going to see if there are some more left overs, but definitely going to avoid that for a moment . . .” Pointing at her empty plate, Horsea often ate quickly due to just being her, and also she never knew when she needed to drop absolutely everything whenever she was ordered to look into something right away.
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Elikapeka Hekekia
Mist Government
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jul 24, 2023 11:21:06 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Galley
Elikapeka smiles when Atlantis asks if anyone would believe him were he to claim that he does what he does by winging it all of the time, crinkling her nose as she playfully teases him by nodding and saying, "Oh, absolutely," and then patting his shoulder and giving him an incredulous look that suggests without words that she does not believe for a moment that he is always winging it despite his claim; though she might believe that there are times he may allow instinct or perhaps the Force to guide his actions, she has known him long enough to have seen that there is little he does without thoroughly considering all of the possibilities or potential implications of his decisions.
Smiling as she watches Atlantis, after exclaiming that he has forgotten something, thoughtfully look after Karamel's meal, Elika turns to Andros when he joins them, arching an eyebrow inquisitively when she notes that he seems more preoccupied or introspective than he had when last she saw him; though she doubts Andros would speak about whatever it is that is on his mind when surrounded by so many people, Elika trusts that the offer to listen implied in her expression is clear enough, as there is enough room on the ship that they would be able to find a place to speak privately were he to feel the need to share his thoughts with her.
Covering her mouth with a napkin as she finishes chewing the bite of pizza she had taken while Lily and Crystal had been discussing the possibility of getting felines of their own, Elika smiles as, after swallowing the bite of pizza and dabbing at her lips with the napkin, she says enthusiastically, "I'd love one, hon'!" Though she has never had a pet before, she suspects based on how much she had enjoyed playing with Karamel that she would enjoy having a feline of her own, and supposes that she will just have to wait and see if the trip to Honoghr provides her the chance to acquire one as Crystal believes might be the case.
Forgetting about her food when her Ceesi stands and looks at her before sharing her truth about what life on Hapes had been like for her and Nash before they had left to find what else life had to offer them, Elika is more determined than ever to remain with Delaana by the time she has finished speaking; though she may have suspected based on the fact her Ceesi had elected to leave Hapes alone how difficult life had been for her on her homeworld, Elika had no idea just how hard it truly had been or what it must be like for her girlfriend to have to go back to all that she had escaped from. That Delaana had loved, and still holds, one of her fellow Chume'doro dear is not of as much concern to Elika as she might have allowed it to be were her anxieties stronger than her certainty of what she and her Ceesi feel for one another, and Elika hopes that the consoling, understanding smile she offered when Delaana met her gaze when sharing that fact with everyone is enough to assuage any fears her girlfriend might have that hearing of it now rather than when they are alone is of any importance to Elika - who has things of her own that she has yet to share with Delaana about her own past (and does not yet know that Delaana had already been made aware of when tasked by Andros with looking after her) - and she puts a hand over her heart when her Ceesi has finished speaking to let her girlfriend know how much it pains her to know all that she has been through and that she must return to all that she had escaped. Though Elika wants to go and put her arms around Delaana to comfort her, she does not do so immediately so as not to intrude upon Nash as he follows his sisters account of what life on Hapes had been like for her with his own tale of what it had been like for him.
Only after Nash has finished speaking does Elika get up and go over to Delaana, putting her arms around her and holding her tight without saying anything, for she knows there is nothing to be said and trusts that her gesture makes it clear that she will stay by her side no matter what may come, and after a moment she takes an arm from around her Ceesi to pull Nash into the hug as well, as much to express her gratitude for his selfless decision to accompany them to Hapes when it means he too must return to a place where he was made to feel less valued than his worth as to let him know that she will be there for him in any way she can as well.
Cockpit
"Kayne, Lucine says along with Horsea when Forcias asks who made the pizza, grinning and telling the Kiffar, Jinx! Nodding when Horsea explains that most of the lawyers are friends with Kayne and Jankovic, Lucy says, Figures," the fact the latter is an attorney and has been friends with the former for ages making Horsea's revelation seem almost unnecessary once it has been made.
Swiveling her seat around to peer back into the lounge after Forcias shares that the silence back there is due to the fact that the Wan sibs have info dumped their probably pretty painful pasts on Hapes all over everyone, Lucine groans as she swivels her chair back around and tells Horsea, who has just stated her intent to avoid going after a second round of pizza for a moment, "Good idea, they're doing that group hugging thing civvies do now, shuddering theatrically as she jokes, Give 'em a few minutes to get it out of their system and I'll go in with you to cover your six," the playful tone she adopts suggesting that while she is not exactly the touchy feely, share your feelings type by nature, Lucine's sarcasm is not malicious or dismissive so much as just her being her.
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Atlantis Vyridian
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Jul 24, 2023 13:22:51 GMT -8
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Smiling when Karamel rubbed herself against his leg, assuming it was to thank him, Atlantis reached for her head and scratched her behind her ear gently. "You are welcome." Atlantis whispered to her, then just proceeded to enjoy his pizza, which of course was good, because one well it was good and was made by his girlfriend who was a damn pretty good cook anyways.
One thing he was glad about at least, his brother had joined them, even if he seemed to be in one of his moods, maybe just thinking about something, or perhaps it had something to do with Andros requested to be trained again, plus the VG had taken his lightsabers hilt back. It made Atlantis wonder if Andros had taken one of those with him. Maybe he'd figure it out sooner or later, and probably he'd ask his brother what was on his mind, it had been a while also since they had just talked, factually spoke. He still had to inform Andros about a few things, and particularly Lyov Entin, and that quite honestly was something he really was not looking forward to doing...
Grinning when the feline matter came up, and just seeing Karamel eating her meal there, Atlantis chuckled looking at the three friends here. "Elika definitely fell head over heels for that cutie there, maybe I should start training in leaning animal friendship." Atlantis pondered thoughtfully, surely that was available to them back at the Academy, a possibility before he did not consider, though he probably should if felines were going to be in the mix in the lakehouse. Although maybe his girlfriend could look into it too since it would be easier if the feline bonded with her, and not him at least...
Noticing from the corner of his eyes that Lana had stood up, Atlantis had taken a bite of his pizza, and put that back down on his plate to just look at her, and it wasn't just that, he also listened, attentively too... While of course he never got to really know Delaana that much, he just knew the basics, the Hapan was his girlfriend's PA, the Hapan's brother was with Lindsay, one of his girlfriend's childhood friend too, but before yesterday, up to now, he truly did not know much about Delaana saved for the fact that he knew she cared that much about Elika, he had seen it with his own eyes, he had noticed how the two had interacted constantly even if it seemed he wasn't paying attention at the lakehouse.
And then there was Nash's own truth about Hapes. Atlantis knew that each and everyone of them had their own hardship one way or another, and he would never compare any of them together because that wasn't the point, the point was each individuals here at least those he knew that much faced a lot of trials and tribulations and the fact that they were all here now and just endured but also pressed on because they kept holding onto that hope, that could have been their lifeline maybe, well Atlantis admired the Hapans there, for everything that they shared, for what they endured, and just understood how tough it had been for them, even if technically they were at fault for abandoning their posts, well the reasoning of it here and now, was enough to make Atlantis believe that it was justified altogether.
Because he felt he had no place there at all, Atlantis remained seated when Elika just hugged Lana, her girlfriend, at first before pulling Nash in. Breathing softly, Atlantis knew that the Chume'doro's fate were in the hands of the Ereneda once they got there in Hapes, and hopefully the current one was understanding or even would listen to the side of the siblings stories, or at least particularly Lana's for from what she said, just like her brother, there was a big chance that his opinions did not matter at all.
Atlantis might have lost his appetite then and there, but it was not a big deal at all. Finally he decided to say something, and sincerely too with determination. "All of us here are standing by the two of you, and no matter what we will not leave Hapes without the both of you." Nodding knowingly and looking at everyone here. "All of us on this vessel will be back on this vessel together, no one will be left behind."
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Andros Vyridian
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Post by Andros Vyridian on Jul 24, 2023 14:49:37 GMT -8
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Andros had noticed Elika's inquisitive look in his direction, he shouldn't be surprised at all if she had noticed that he seemed to have been lost in thoughts. His expressions to those who knew him at all anyways gave them some indication of what probably he was thinking or even considering honestly. Since he and Elika were close and akin to being siblings, he definitely was not surprised, although for the time being he just smirked slightly and just blinked once as if letting her know that he was alright and maybe they'd talk later, just maybe, that again was up to whatever was going to go down right now.
Grunting lowly when Crystal told him that he could take as much as he wanted, and even mentioned that she could do more, plus the whole statement from Lily concerning the being a mom or whatever, he had to admit that was amusing, which was why he chuckled to himself briefly.
But nothing, nothing at all had prepared him to what was going to be revealed right then and there but first Delaana, and then her brother, Nash.
By the Force... We are in deep sh... Andros thought to himself. Was Hapes that much of a backwater planet altogether?! Sheesh.
Surely the population at large could not be satisfied to just have that. Beauty and status. No wonder those two have left.
Andros just put his pizza down and looked at Elika the moment she went over to her girlfriend, and even tugged in the Hapan's brother into their arms. Andros gritted his teeth and his gaze darkened in absolute annoyance and frustration, there was no way he would allow, or let Elika relocate there, at all. From what he understood then and there, a Chume'doro, well obviously that oath, had no life beyond the Ereneda.
Thankfully his very own brother had spoken and he concurred absolutely with his identical twin. "What Atlantis said. We are not leaving Hapes at all without you two." He told the siblings with sheer determination that equaled his brother's. "I just hope for all of our sake that some of us here, we won't be treated the way you have mentioned.." Gritting his teeth, Andros knew that ingrained thoughts that had lasted that long in an isolated planet was difficult to change, but surely they wouldn't be considered as such, since the other guys here weren't Hapans, and he didn't care if Nash was one, not under his watch he would allow the younger brother of Lana to be treated like a piece of meat on his very own soil.
Taking a deep breath and calming his nerves down, Andros could not help but to still sneer and just closed his eyes then and there, to just remember that they weren't there yet, and he couldn't assume just about anything even if they just got some of the Hapan's life accounts in their planet...
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Post by Saoirse Beirne on Jul 24, 2023 18:26:22 GMT -8
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After Crystal had explained why Delaana and her brother had been recalled to Hapes Saoirse knew that the trip wasn't exactly going to be a fun filled escape from what had happened at the academy, but had still been looking forward a little bit to seeing a new place and learning about its culture. After hearing Delaana and her brother talking about what life had been like for them on Hapes, however, Saoirse isn't sure she wants to know any more about Hapes or its culture, and is pretty sure that the sooner they leave the happier every one will be.
Saoirse gives Atlantis a supportive nod when her Master says that they won't be leaving Delaana or Elikapeka behind when they leave Hapes, letting him know that she is behind him 100% even though she is not sure how he plans to get them off world if Delaana and her brother are not released from their oaths and from the Chume'doro. If the expression Andros has on his face is any indication of how far he is willing to go, Saoirse hopes that Atlantis or the lawyers can come up with a diplomatic or legal means of freeing Delaana and her brother because the Vice Governor looks as though he'd be willing to fight for their freedom if it came down to that.
Saoirse would normally make a joke of some kind after Andros says that he hopes no one on Hapes would treat him or any of the other males in their group like Delaana's brother had been treated, but isn't in the mood for jokes after hearing Delaana and her brother's stories so just gives Andros a supportive nod to let him know that she understands how he feels. Looking over at Mahela and seeing that her friend looks just as affected by all that Delaana and her brother shared, Saoirse pats her shoulder gently and hopes it wasn't a mistake to invite her along for the trip since it is shaping up to a stressful one. Even though Atlantis had said the trip to Hapes was not Jedi business, Saoirse thinks he might be proven wrong since it seems more and more like some degree of negotiation or diplomacy will come into play if they are going to find a way to make sure that his promise about everyone on the ship being back on it when they leave Hapes is not an empty one.
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Ljiljana Jankovic
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Jul 25, 2023 0:07:28 GMT -8
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That settles it then, totally will have to talk to Tropical Hotness ... Smiling about the possibility, since from what I have been told each of the felines belonging to the lawyers have their own quirks but also somewhat adopted a particular trait of their owner. Something about the bond or whatever. To be revisited in the future. "Is that what's it called?" So there is a Force power about it, well that is new, never really took an interest in it honestly since I am not attuned to the Force at all, but I would reckon that at least Baby Girl would know a whole lot about it all.
Looking over the Hapan Bombshell when she stands up and starts talking about her life in Hapes, and even her brother's to a small degree, but he also says his piece. I just cannot help but to look in shock but also sadness at both of them.
Vanity, and all about statuses by offing people to position themselves up front?!
Standing up from my seat and walking over to the ones hugging one another I cannot help but just to hug Delika but also Nash and even pull Sweet Cheeks into the hug because I know her, and I am sure that she is just as affected like the rest of us. I just want to show my support, and with what the twins are saying, I am absolutely concurring with them both.
Taking a step back after hugging them, or at least to let them breathe in case that others have joined in this group hug, I cannot help but to look at Nash dubiously. "So let me get this straight, Nash. Nibbling the corner of my lower lip and looking at everyone attuned to the Force here. I know that most if not all of them have been at least trained, or just taught on how to control the use of the Force. It was only after you have left Hapes that you were told that you were a Force sensitive? Surely you cannot be the only one on the planet that has an affinity to the Force." I don't exactly know how it all works out, but what I do know, I am not attuned but my older brother is. I know he had sought some guidance in the past, at least that was what the Stranges taught all of their daughters, even Kris to a certain degree just like everyone Mama Ria considered like family.
Hopefully, or maybe that is where Lover Boy can step in, he is the Grandmaster of an Order, at least back home, though if necessary to use that fact. Glancing over the twins, since I do know at least the two of them being attuned to the Force and had extensively been trained, at least I know Atlantis has, Andros, not so sure if he continued, but I just look at them knowingly before glancing back at the lawyers. "We need to get them released from their oaths, no matter what." That's a fact, and hopefully the whole military angle, and maybe the one attuned to the Force can be used in their favor.
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Crystal Kayne
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Jul 25, 2023 1:03:38 GMT -8
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"Are emotions even that censored there, or are taught to be dismissed on a regular basis?" Was the one thing that Crystal had asked after being silent and listening attentively to the stories shared by Lana, and Nash. Surely that wasn't the case, was it? Lana was proof enough here and now that even if indeed the Hapan had served the Queen Mother, fully, surely there were people also thinking the same thing as Delaana. Crystal just couldn't fathom that throughout the years, even millenia or whatever, the Hapans would just be happy with that status quo on their planet.
But it seemed to be the case, the backstabbing mentioned, the importance of beauty, and statuses to show that they were worth more in terms of station...
There was indeed a reason on why she asked if emotions weren't taken into account, or people did not fully embrace them so to speak. Anyone attuned to the Force, even if they do not know they are attuned to the Force would know that there is something different about them. "That's highly dangerous if that is the case..." She finally said with a deep sigh as she shook her head.
"When or how did you figure out that you could understand any of the dialects or even communicate with animals?" Lifting her hand as if to say sorry, even apologizing in the process, Crystal took a deep breath and shook her head since who better than she would know that there was that one event, that single event that would cause everything around a person attuned to the Force to be heightened at that particular instance, for her it was her emotions, how angry she had been that night, and if it weren't for the Kiffars in stopping her in doing something she knew she'd regret down the line, then she probably wouldn't be here now.
"I remember being angry, I remember it being my life day, everything was going on fine, but an issue that concerned both my dad and one of my brothers came up, even though I told the woman to stay away from them..." Glancing at her boyfriend, and even Elika who would know about this to a certain degree, but also Lily no doubt, and most of the lawyers from Honoghr, they'd know since she had told them. "I nearly crushed the woman's hand for her laying it on Atlantis..." Glancing at Saoirse, and even Mahela, because yes out of Umgul they were the ones who did not know that Crystal was attuned to the Force, despite she and Saoirse talking for a bit at the Academy.
"I cannot believe that there had been no incident related to the Force back at your homeworld..." Were the people there truly just so focused on those menial things, that was just disconcerting to her, and just so out of touch. Probably because of how isolated Hapes has been indeed, at least thusfar. But as it stood, Crystal, was also determined to stay by the Hapans side, and even concurred with what Atlantis and Andros said. She had to believe that there was a way, or at least she was hopeful that there would be.
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Delaana Wan
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Post by Delaana Wan on Jul 25, 2023 1:44:17 GMT -8
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When Nash had brought up his side of the story, particularly the one where he had befriended one of the eldest sons of a not so influential noble house, she smiled at that, she knew that her brat did get some peace, and comfort within that house, although Lana had never met that family at all, she wished that she had when she was back in Hapes, just to thank them for graciously accepting her brother amongst them. There were indeed rare instances, very rare when families weren't driven by their stations or schemes to get more.
Alas it was not a wide occurrence back home, not from what she had ever seen at all...
One thing Lana had been grateful about, despite her revelation of her past relationship, her Shakal didn't show any other reaction but just understanding, which was why when she and her brother had finished telling their truths, Lana just wrapped her arms around her girlfriend and held her close to her with relief, and she just knew that the Architect no matter what would be there by her side, and her brother's. It did move her to tears, just a single one dropping on her cheek, and hearing both Atlantis and Andros saying that they were not leaving Hapes without both of them was just heartwarming to her.
The care, and love everyone present here had displayed, it never was of this magnitude. It had often just been her, her brother, and even Nalea truthfully.
"We'll get through this, together, and with everyone else here present here, brat." Lana told him in Hapan as she had placed her hands on his cheeks and just looked into his eyes, it was with renewed determination that indeed she honestly did not want to let this go, or just leave it all behind. Looking at her girlfriend, Lana smiled before pecking her lips softly and just hugging her again.
Pulling back slightly when both Lily and Crystal asked those questions about people being attuned to the Force in her homeworld, plus if any incidents had been reported about it. Lana just glanced at her brother thoughtfully, not that they were truly aware if it was For'ta related or not, but one thing she was certain of. "The Chume'doro are not per se a military unit, they are very omnipresent within the population too to keep the peace, but also we had free ranges to act when any situation arose, and people would willingly submit to our requests without any trouble because they saw us as incorruptible due to protecting who the population saw and considered a Goddess..." So maybe the Royal Guard often curbed those situations, or whatever, plus constant reports about this or that person because of whatever, maybe some it was to remove the competition... Though Lana never just did investigate without getting all the facts at least, she wasn't acting as a bully to the population, and she certainly did not just detain them on a whim since she still respected people no matter what, whether males or females.
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Elikapeka Hekekia
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jul 25, 2023 4:01:47 GMT -8
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Elikapeka gives Atlantis and Andros a grateful smile after the twins both make their intentions not to leave Hapes without her and Delaana clear, resting her chin on her girlfriend's shoulder as she says in as playful a tone as she can manage given what they are likely facing when they arrive on Hapes, "Well, so much for relocating to Hapes, my Ceesi, it sounds like we're not giving the Queen Mother any choice but to let you and Nash go," and then wipes the tear from Delaana's cheek and kisses her lips tenderly.
Nodding decisively when Lily says that they need to get Delaana and her brother released from their oaths no matter what, Elika says, "That's right, beautiful, and then winks as she jokes, so you had best get your attorney cap on and help our lawyer friends here find us a get out of your oath free card, hadn't you?" Between Lily and the lawyers from Honoghr, Elika feels hopeful that some solution will be found; as she can't imagine the Chume'doro would want anyone among their ranks that was anything less than completely devoted to the Queen Mother, whom Delaana has explained is viewed like a goddess by the Royal Guard and her people alike, Elika isn't sure that being released from their oaths is the problem so much as what the consequences might be when they are, but keeps that less than comforting thought to herself.
Elika looks a little surprised when Crystal shares how she learned of her own Force Sensitivity, unsure how many of those present already might know about that fact, and since she knows it is not common knowledge at the academy hopes that Saoirse and Mahela know to keep that fact to themselves, supposing that Atlantis will tell them should their be any concern they might not come to that conclusion on their own. Elika is every bit as doubtful as Crystal that Nash is the only person on Hapes to be be Force Sensitive, but can only guess based on what Delaana says afterwards that the Chume'doro deal with any dangerous situations that might arise when Force Sensitives learn of their ability under circumstances as potentially dangerous as Crystal had learned of hers.
Unsure whether Delaana has had the chance to eat yet, Elika asks her girlfriend quietly so she doesn't interrupt any other discussions that might be going on around them, "Can I get you something to eat or drink, my Ceesi? Smiling as she remembers the Corellian air cake, Elika says, There's cake for dessert too."
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Nash W. Leed
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Post by Nash W. Leed on Jul 25, 2023 5:29:09 GMT -8
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Being pulled in a hug as well by his sestra'sShakal, as he knew that was how Lana referred to her significant other, he appreciated the gesture and just hugged her back too. Smiling and looking at her with a faint nod and just maybe a warm smile, or maybe shy one, Nash understood it all the same before looking into his sister's eyes when she spoke to him. "I don't think we have that much of a choice, Major." Replied Nash in Hapan, probably just going for humor, or even just addressing her by her rank which said it all the same, he was in his sister's hands just like everyone here at least, and would follow whomever's lead whenever it was necessary.
Looking towards Lily when asked about when he found out when he was attuned to the Force, and was given that distinction precisely after he had left Hapes, Nash nodded and confirmed her allegations. "It was yes, like I have said, it didn't make much sense to me when I was back in Hapes, and I figured I would just do what I can with what I had, I suppose." Looking at his sister's boss, technically, Nash shook his head to let her know it wasn't really the case at all.
"No, not at all, it's just that a lot just focused onto something they were good at, to maybe vent whatever they were feeling at the moment." Nash explained thoughtfully before smiling. "I used to play the lute whenever I was having one of those moods of mine, and since there isn't much that I can do at least, I just did what made me happy at that time and place." That was all there was and honestly, it's not that it was that bad, it was just that some people were just determined to make it at the top whenever it was possible. And thankfully he had met a family that wasn't like that at all.
Furrowing his eyebrows when Crystal explained when she came to know about her sensitivity, for one Nash wasn't even aware that she was attuned to the Force, for his sister never did inform him of that, or even Lindsay or any of the lawyers that were close friends to Crystal, but also he really wasn't even aware at all. Ergo why he was just looking at her with a somewhat uncertainty expression. "What you also have to know is that with Hapes being closed so to speak, there are no established Jedi or even Sith Order there, or whatever, no one would really approach you and tell them they are attuned to the Force and then be guided on how to control that fact about them." Nash just smiled briefly, he was certain that Crystal, who not only seemed to know how to mask her sensitivity honestly, or just keep it quiet, he was certain that she had been taught on how to do what she knew how to do.
"Whatever my issues are with Hapes, those are just my issues, and yes I wasn't happy at all for the treatment, but I resorted myself that it was just the way, and so I'd just endure it, but like I have said I do not want my sister to be judged alone without me standing by her side, like she always made sure that I was constantly by hers. . ." If that ever meant anything, or should mean anything to the Ereneda or the others, then good, if not, well whatever, he was ready to stand on trial and be judged, he was used to those things, except he wasn't the one being accused of any crimes, at least not on Hongohr.
Sighing softly and sitting back down, Nash rubbed his temple and looked a Mel with a knowing smile before scratching her chin after she meowed at him and just jumped up on his lap to sit down on him. "You do know that you are no longer that small, right?" Laughing briefly when Mel started purring and rubbing her face against his cheek, Nash just looked at the feline with a warm and peaceful smile. "I love you too, Mel." Turning to look at Lindsay with a knowing smile, he just looked at her and knew that she'd understand just by looking into his eyes that he loved her so much also.
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Samael A. Canaan
Red Dawn Medical Center - RDMC
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Post by Samael A. Canaan on Jul 25, 2023 6:20:32 GMT -8
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Having obviously taken the plate from the Skyscraper, and even eating the pizza left on the plate, Maze who might have seem obviously and totally uninterested to the happenings or to what was being said, just sat down and munched that said pizza and just kept looking at the Hapan hotties, and even the Red Head who honestly had a thing also. It was the whole story that somewhat left her not so perplexed but just somewhat dubious on some point. Backstabbers, she got that, she knew all about that, and people wanting to gain some favors, she got that too, but the whole chica being with another chica in the not military, what was it they called themselves?
Oh right, yeah Chume'doro...
Why even their words sound all sexy like, anyways.
"So. Is Hapes bad, or good, because with your story, I had a hard time to keep track if the planet is good or even bad?" Still eating that said pizza and even finishing it, Maze just handed back the empty plate to Nikky and just looked at the good looking one, which one? Well they were all good looking, that was going to be tough to keep track, but in any case.
Though when Nancy look alike spoke, actually, for that, Maze might have cheered her own and probably said something about she should totally lay her claim on her man, but she knew that was not the right time to come up with those jokes, and would be unwelcome, and therefore she stayed her tongue once more and actually took another slice of pizza to enjoy it.
"This is good stuff, by the way Nancy, you got the recipe?" She told Crystal nonchalantly with a dubious expression, because yes she did look like Nancy who was back in Honoghr, and well that was enough said. Turned out that look alike of Crystal Kayne back on Honoghr had actually been undercover about something relating a particular someone...
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Ljiljana Jankovic
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Jul 25, 2023 7:17:53 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Lounge
"For you, Gorgeous, absolutely, Winking knowingly and playfully, at least I am very sure that we would be able to do something about it, and hopefully there wouldn't be too many trouble. Though maybe the best solution is to get there first at least, or we might end up running around in circles. Looking at Mazikeen, whose name that I have gotten a while back though apparently was still giving Spanky the silent treatment, the fact that she is talking right now, well it does make me look at the lawyers from Honoghr with a dubious but also amused expression, as if saying 'I thought she didn't talk much, still.' If these two are any indication of it, Pointing at the Hapan Stud but also Bombshell I'd say it's good, though of course at every and any given worlds, probably some issues as always."
Shrugging and then just grabbing a plate, and just sitting where Honoghr is at, I am actually quite surprised that Baby Girl reveals that she is attuned to the Force, which makes me look at her with surprise as I am pretty sure not everyone here would know. But that is her choice of course, and just her decision. Smiling in thanks to Nash for the answers he has provided about that fact. Maybe life isn't so bad there, though I am still shocked that men are not valued for their worth, but alas, another problem for another time, one that we really should pay too much attention with and just focus on the oaths. "Who the hell is Nancy?!" I finally ask after Maze calls Baby Girl, Nancy though, gotta admit if this situation wasn't already so complicated I might have laughed due to just how casual Maze seemed to be there just eating her pizza.
"We need to work on that military angle, that is the only way, there is nothing about their lives that will be that much of help for us, besides the fact that prior to them leaving, I would assume that they both have a perfect, and exemplary records under their belt." It's all that I can assume, Nash mentioned that his sister has saved many people and even prevented a few coups, so maybe we could work on that angle definitely, at least hopefully, as the live on Hapes front won't be that much of help for us at least. Can't even yell galactic sentients rights, or whatever, we could try, but whatever.
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Andros Vyridian
Mist Government
Might probably come definitely
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Post by Andros Vyridian on Jul 25, 2023 7:59:18 GMT -8
Sentinel-class shuttle, Defiant - Lounge
Who is she again? Trying to recollect the woman's name that had spoken, Andros knew that she was a bodyguard, at least, from the time she had been on Umgul, and that she was watching over Stefanie Strange... Other than that, Andros had no clue, but he wasn't interested either, which was why he just breathed softly and closed his eyes once again, though that reveal from Crystal that she was attuned to the Force, that also he did not see coming, but he supposed that if she was ready, and if she wanted it to be known then it was totally up to her. Andros would reckon that the Zabrak and her friend would be shocked about that, which was the reason why he looked at Saoirse and Mahela with an impartial expression.
His gaze didn't linger there for too long though as he resumed eating his pizza and just finished it entirely before standing up and stretching his legs a bit, probably best if he could get some distance at least, to just think peaceful and not have his mind be filled with too much thought on how to embrace this trip to Hapes. He should just keep an open mind, maybe, if there was one thing he knew at least, being a politician was to just hear it all out, and not just be stuck on a certain idea because that had been told or relayed.
Sure he could understand that for the Chume'doro it was bad at some point, or whatever for whatever reason, but at the same time well he still didn't want Elika to relocate there considering the what could have been or what could be, the backstabbing front? He figured that if Major Wan had been recalled, well she was highly important, and she had to be an example to keep the peace in the ranks.
He did not know, and there he was second guessing again, how witless of him again. Sighing softly, Andros figured he'd take his plate and just take this to the galley and also just rest for a while, after all, he did not get that much sleep yet, not since last night, he remember sleeping at least, but not much. Anyways, after washing his plate, Andros came back to the lounger and just sat back down to the corner he had found and started to think again, maybe if only maybe he could find a way to just make it all seamless, but highly doubtful right now, since there were no potential solution he could find on his side, and he knew at least the lawyers would try to find a way, but at the same time, he wondered how the others in the Chume'doro would react for that disloyalty, or even treason for leaving their posts...
And that was the crux of it all.
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