Elikapeka Hekekia
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jul 3, 2023 20:21:48 GMT -8
Determining that preventing the possessed Zabrak Initiate from escaping is a priority, the Mist Order Academy's AI lowers the blast shutters over the windows in the dining hall after Forcias and the Aestra siblings arrive on the scene. As the wailing sirens, sprinklers and flashing alarm lights stand a chance of being just as distracting to Forcias and his comrades as to their foes, the AI shuts those systems down.
As it is taking action in the dining hall, the AI monitors the situation on the academy grounds simultaneously, observing that the undead have all been dealt with by Aidan-as-a-Krayt-Dragon and those with him, and concluding that no further action is warranted at this time; though it does continue monitoring the security camera feeds coming from cameras located throughout the academy grounds, the AI delegates the observation to a lower priority than continuing to monitor the situation in the dining hall and watching for opportunities to assist Forcias and his comrades or to hider the Mecrosa's Vulpine and Feline masked foes.
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Post by Saoirse Beirne on Jul 4, 2023 3:49:13 GMT -8
Hissing in fury as Forcias and his companions vault through the shattered window, Dragnea ducks beneath the punch Forcias throws, cartwheeling backwards to send a kick to the side of Forcias' head as well as to escape from the hands trying to pin the Zabrak's arms. The Zabrak does an acrobatic backflip after completing the cartwheel, landing on top of one of the tables in the dining hall as the shutters over all of the windows slam down.
The Zabrak's arms begin to lift as though Dragnea is preparing to begin another telekinetic assault, but (s)he suddenly convulses violently as the Wall of Light Ayla, Atlantis, Lyov and others throughout the academy had helped Saoirse generate is released, dispelling Dragnea's spirit from her mind as well as from the Vulptex mask.
Saoirse, unconscious but freed from possession, falls forward off of the table, the Vulptex mask shattering as she crashes face first onto the floor. . .
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Mace Jhiera Vos
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Post by Mace Jhiera Vos on Jul 4, 2023 8:58:16 GMT -8
Narrowly avoid that kick at the side of his face, Forcias crouched on the ground and looked at the possessed Zabrak with a narrowed expression as he readied himself to call upon the Force for a counter-offensive.
Thrown back from the scream of the Feline masked woman, Honoros grunted as he hit the wall before covering his ears and writhing from the sheer volume that had been aimed in his direction.
Somersaulting over the woman, Horsea pivoted and landed behind her before grabbing her lightsaber hilt to stab her at the back of her head and through her mouth still wide open to stop her from screaming. The orange blade soon disappeared and Horsea turned to look at Saoirse before noticing her convulsing as it seemed like the battle in her mind was finally over.
Forcias sprung towards Saoirse and picked her up from the ground, after removing the fragments of the shattered mask from her face. He took a deep soothing breath after making sure that she was definitely no longer possessed, though all of that exertion and fights, definitely potentially exhausted her, and perhaps putting her in the bacta tank of the med bay would help her recover faster.
As for the other woman, Horsea made sure to burn her body after destroying the mask she had been wearing. . .
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Post by Saoirse Beirne on Jul 15, 2023 4:29:29 GMT -8
Seeing the state of the academy, even with all of the repairs the DUM droids have done already, doesn't do much to lessen Saoirse's guilt, but when they get to the caf and the handful of other students eating and talking together all look happy to see her rather than angry or scared, Saoirse feels a little better.
After getting a plate of Kessinnamon rolls and a glass of Burshka juice for herself, Saoirse takes a seat next to Mahela, who got a Palmfruit yogurt and a glass of Sili juice, and waits for Atlantis to join them once he has picked out his food.
Smiling as Nadira, in her cute Rest Form, passes by and waves in a friendly way, Saoirse tells Mahela in a pleasantly surprised tone, "At least it doesn't seem like anyone is ticked off with me for . . ."
Lifting a hand, Mahela tells her friend, "Of course they aren't, reminding her of what Atlantis and Lyov had said, They understand it wasn't you, Saoirse, patting the Zabrak's shoulder as she suggests, You need to let go of the feeling you were somehow responsible for anything the spirit did while in control of you. Like Grandmaster Vyridian said, the spirit was a powerful one, and you are just learning about the Force. Smiling, she suggests, It's over now, don't let the spirit or what happened continue haunting you anymore, ok? Make the win today a complete one and move on, continue your training and . . ."
Laughing as she picks up one of her Kessinnamon rolls, Saoirse tells Mahela, who is more supportive than Soairse had thought her friend would be given how much she worries about Saoirse and what had happened so soon after she started studying to be a Jedi, "I get it, Mom, no more motivational speeches needed. Smiling appreciatively for her friend's support, Saoirse says, Thanks though."
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Atlantis Vyridian
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Jul 15, 2023 5:51:27 GMT -8
Back in Saoirse's room, Atlantis had nodded knowingly when the topic of Ayla had been brought up. Perhaps one day he'd tell Saoirse that while he had known Mace longer than her cousin, it wasn't until they were all in Umgul that not only he had found out that Ayla was Mace's cousin, but also Ayla, just like Forcias and the Aestrea siblings were attuned to the Force, and all of them held the rank of Master Jedi. The Kiffars as a whole had been known to be tight lipped, but they were also helpful in every sense of the way. Atlantis knew that there were still a lot of things also that he probably would end up discovering about the Kiffars, but he also knew that it was all part of the mystery too, and Atlantis was not in a rush to figuring things out.
Also indeed a Wall of Light couldn't and shouldn't be performed lest it was absolutely necessary, and even so, that wasn't something Atlantis could even perform, or guide anyone to doing it. Thus it made him wonder after the fact that it was done, how much more firepower they had individually...
The moment they got to the dining hall and seeing some of the students there just talking with one another in lively ways, and even laughing and be in a cheerful mood, Atlantis smiled warmly before grabbing a channelfish sandwich and come carni chip along with some juice, and then made his way to where Mahela and Saoirse settled themselves.
Nick who had seen Saoirse walking in with Mahela too, got off his seat and rushed in their direction hugging them sideways both though lingering onto Saoirse. "You are fine! Thank the Force and Ashla!" He smiled widely before glancing at the Grandmaster with another wide smile. "Master, the AI the Academy has is so awesome!" Giggling and knowing that maybe he should let them rest further because of the battle that occurred, Nick bowed respectfully to them all but also Saoirse, "Thank you for saving everyone." Hugging Saoirse again but also Atlantis and Mahela, Nick scrambled back to his seat where Rikki, Tach, Cih were and were all smiles in their direction.
Atlantis was silently eating his food when Nickala had come to express his happiness, and he even smiled widely when the AI had been mentioned, Nick was right about that, and that probably opened another can of worms for a lot here at the Academy, and Saoirse probably had some questions about it, but before getting to that part, after he had taken a sip of his juice, Atlantis placed his glass down on the table and looked at the Zabrak. "I probably should inform you already that something came up last night, that will require me to leave the planet for a few days soon." Atlantis told her thoughtfully, and since in the aftermath, maybe Saoirse would want to distance herself from here for a bit, at least until the Academy had been fully repaired. "I was thinking, would you like to accompany me to Hapes?" It would be a chance for the Zabrak to get away from here, and perhaps have a different vibe altogether, one that he was very familiar with, since it concerned the architect's girlfriend, and because his girlfriend was close to the architect who was also close to the attorney general of the planet, several would be heading to Hapes to support Elika, and Delaana.
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Post by Saoirse Beirne on Jul 15, 2023 8:25:58 GMT -8
Saoirse smiles and laughs when Nick runs over to hug her and Mahela, patting his back as she tells him, "I'm all good, little guy, thanks, and then points at him as he runs off to rejoin his friends, telling him, Hey, you and everyone else helped with the saving, so thank you too!"
Chuckling as she shakes her head, Saoirse tells Mahela and Atlantis, "He's too cute, and then, predictably, asking Atlantis about something Nick had said that caught her attention, We have an AI? How come I didn't know this? Is there anything else about the academy that you are keeping hidden up your sleeve?"
Mahela, after turning to wave at Nick, smiles as she agrees with Saoirse, "He is way too cute," and then eats some of her yogurt as Atlantis tells Saoirse that he will be leaving Umgul for a few days as something had happened the night before.
Looking a bit puzzled and maybe even a little worried when Atlantis says he will be leaving, mostly because she has the feeling that even though she feels as though she is dealing with what had happened well enough at the moment it is bound to be something that takes time to fully get over and Saoirse had assumed Atlantis would be there if she needed him, Saoirse smiles and feels relief and excitement wash over her when he asks if she wants to go to Hapes with him, telling him, "Are you kidding, of course I would! Not only is the prospect of seeing a whole new world and learning about a new culture thrilling, but Saoirse also thinks a change of scenery and pace will help her to, if not get over, at least focus on something other than all that had happened with the mask for a little while. Realizing that Atlantis had not explained why he had to go to Hapes, Saoirse asks curioulsy, Why are we going to Hapes? Trying to think of everything she knows about Hapes, which is not much other than it is one of the worlds like Umgul that keeps mostly to itself, and has a matriarchal society ruled by a Queen and that doesn't care much for Jedi, Saoirse asks, Are we going there on Jedi business? Don't they, like, not really care for Jedi though?"
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Atlantis Vyridian
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Jul 15, 2023 10:40:30 GMT -8
Chuckling, he truly wasn't surprised that a lot found Nickala adorable, and just plain cute, it was just easy to have a soft spot for the lil guy. About the AI situation though, Atlantis just chuckled and told Saoirse, "No one knew about the AI, well only five of us knew." Atlantis explained, and he knew she was smart and she could figure out who those potential people were. The four of them at the Academy, the ones that made the Councilors of the Academy, plus of course the Deputy Director of Intelligence who had helped out in setting it up a few years back... As for the other hidden part, well there was one, and that was also just a need to know, though the precise location at least only the Councilors know. "The MO does have a vault that is only accessible to us as for the location it is not known to anyone."
Munching on some of his chips, Atlantis tilted his head from side to side, he knew he was probably going to need to have a serious popping in some of his joints, but that will have to be revisited at a later time, for now the important reason on why he was going to Hapes, and also he was glad that Saoirse was coming along, he definitely would have to explain, but that was also a matter that did not concern him entirely and thus he would share what he believed he could share at least for now.
"We are not going for Jedi business at all." Atlantis told her truthfully with a grin, at least that sorted that fact out, but still he knew that it would surprise her on why he was heading there, and it had nothing to do about him, or the Mist Order whatsoever, but everything to do with a close friend of his, the Architect, well now Master Architect. "Several of us are going there for our friend, to show our support because it concerns her girlfriend." Atlantis explained, "It's more of a government matter I should say, and thus my brother will also be there, along with Crystal, her brother's significant other, but also the architect who designed the Academy, it's all about Elika's significant other." Atlantis knew that Saoirse had never met Elika, or even Lily, who was the girlfriend of his own girlfriend's brother. "I am there to show my support, and I figured I would take you with me for a change of pace from here, so you can also meet some of them." If anyone wondered how he often managed to keep it together or just always managed to have some sort of clarity, truthfully it was also thanks to his external relationship that had nothing to do with being a Jedi. They kept him sane often times, plus it was a good way to pull away from duties.
Atlantis looked at Mahela with an apologetic expression though. "The other Councilors will be here, and of course you will always be welcomed here whether Saoirse is here or not." Atlantis reassured her although a part of him wondered also if she wanted to come which was why he perhaps surprisingly extended the invitation too. "Did you want to come too, by the way?"
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Post by Saoirse Beirne on Jul 15, 2023 16:51:24 GMT -8
Saoirse nods a few times while Atlantis explains why they are going to Hapes in his distinctly Atlantis kind of way, gathering from the way he never explains exactly why the girlfriend of the academy's architect needs their support in a government matter on Hapes that getting the full story will require asking either the architect or the architect's girlfriend with how no one tells anyone anything if it has to do with other people's business. While it can occasionally be frustrating to get information in such a fashion, Saoirse is getting used to it by now and understands the reasoning behind it, so just smiles happily when Atlantis finishes up by explaining he thought she would use a change of pace and could get to meet some of the people he is close to outside of the academy, telling him, "A change of scenery would be nice, and seeing a new planet and experiencing its culture will be neat too!"
Mahela is about to thank Atlantis for telling her that she is always welcome at the academy even if Saoirse is not there, but he surprises her by suddenly extending an invitation for her to join everyone traveling to Hapes. Looking as surprised as she feels, Mahela asks, "Are you sure? I wouldn't want to . . ."
Saoirse, knowing Mahela has a tendency to decline any generosity she is offered for some weird reason, grins as she puts a hand on the Togruta's shoulder and tells Atlantis, "She means 'Yes Atlantis, I would love to come to Hapes, thank you so much', then tells Mahela, who turns towards her with her about to argue expression, I'm just saving us the time we will spend arguing back and forth before I successfully convince you to come with me in the end. Pouting her lower lip out, Saoirse adds a bit of totally unfair emotional bribery to her attempt to get Mahela to accept the offer Atlantis has made, saying, After everything I have just been through, I could really use my emotional support Togruta with me for the trip to a strange new world with . . ."
Rolling her eyes as she laughs, Mahela holds up her hands to tell Saoirse she can stop trying to convince her, saying, "I'll come to Hapes with you, you can stop now, and then turns to Atlantis and says, Thank you so, so much for . . ."
Talking over her friend excitedly, Saoirse asks, "When are we leaving? How long will we be gone? What kind of clothes do we need to pack?"
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Atlantis Vyridian
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Jul 16, 2023 2:06:32 GMT -8
Finishing his food, and probably what was going to be his dinner actually with things going on, and their impending departure to Hapes, Atlantis just looked at both Saoirse and Mahela with an amused grin. The whole convincing and just getting a friend to accept already, it was somewhat eerily familiar and he knew that he had made the right decision into roping Mahela in, at least.
Looking at the Togruta who started to thank him, Atlantis just shook his head to let her know that she did not need to thank him at all, although about what Saoirse had asked him, he wasn't sure at all, but he was pretty sure that it was going to be soon, at least.
"I'd just tell you to be ready already, could be in the next few hours to tomorrow, just waiting for our pick up coming in from Honoghr, actually." Atlantis informed her, and probably another can of worms and a series of question that would come thereafter, but he lifted his hand to let her know that he'd explain when he could, or at least it'll be explained to her later.
"Comfortable clothes, and casual ones also." Atlantis did have some dressy kind, but he did not even care about that, so it was just some shirt, pants and whatever necessities he needed in a duffle bag, which he would need to grab in his room here after putting some of his clothes and taking a shower.
Finishing his juice, and taking a deep breath, he finally stood up and inclined his head. "I'll send you a message when we have to go, and I'll meet you by then at the entrance."
Atlantis explained before gathering his plate and bowl along with his glass to take those to be washed, and he headed to his private quarters to actually pack but also write that report he had been wanting to for Niyol as he had mentioned to Nazani before just freshening up and getting some rest...
It was that evening, when apparently after a clearance check, Atlantis had been notified by his brother that Lana's brother had arrived and it was time to head out. And as expected, Atlantis sent a message to Saoirse that they'll be going to the spaceport now because they were leaving.
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Post by Saoirse Beirne on Jul 16, 2023 2:53:05 GMT -8
Saoirse smiles and gives Atlantis as best a bow as she can even though she is sitting down when he says he will message her when they are ready to depart after answering some of her questions and then saying he will explain more about the fact they are being picked up by someone from Honoghr later, assuring him, "We'll be ready, Master! Don't worry!"
Mahela waves to Atlantis as he leaves and then starts to finish her yogurt only to be pulled to her feet by Saoirse, who excitedly tells her, "Come on, I'll go to the university with you so you can pack, then we can come back here and I'll pack so we're ready!"
After they deal with their dishes, Mahela takes them to the university, where she packs a suitcase quickly with Saoirse trying to help out by throwing things out of her bathroom, closet or drawers, and then brings them back to the academy where Saoirse packs by stuffing things haphazardly into a duffel bag. Too excited to nap, Saoirse and Mahela chatter excitedly about the trip to Hapes and pick out the outfits they will wear for the trip. Saoirse, deciding that she should look like she is the Padawan of Atlantis, picks out a pair of black pants and a matching short sleeved shirt that she wears under a hooded red jacket, while Mahela wears a pair of loose fitting white pants and a yellow top.
Saoirse all but runs to meet Atlantis when he messages her, arriving a moment before Mahela, who elects to walk fast rather than run to try and keep up with her friend. Looking over her shoulder to see Mahela is not far behind her, Saoirse grins as she tells Atlantis excitedly, "We're all set, Master!"
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Atlantis Vyridian
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Jul 16, 2023 8:42:22 GMT -8
Even if this wasn't a Jedi business, Atlantis never left without his lightsaber. Still he brought two of them, that he more often than not used. He had been waiting patiently by the airspeeder, and bummer, perhaps he should have said that potentially he could have gone and met them up at the University since that was where they had gone...
Ah well.
Just dressed casually, Atlantis one of his lightsabers on him which still hid his signature, although probably not necessary now, he supposed he'd put that in the box where his other hilt was.
"Great, glad to have you both." He did send a message to everyone that was now in that message, it went from Andros, Crystal, Lana, Lily, to Elika even Horsea it seemed since Andros had included her in there with Forcias, and Lucine that he was taking Saoirse with him and her friend too, so that the Zabrak could have a change of pace from what happened here today at the Academy.
That he would explain.
Gesturing to his airspeeder, and letting Mahela know to just leave hers here, it was no problem. Atlantis got into the driver's seat after the ladies stored their bags and went inside too, he piloted them towards the spaceport
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Franz Delgrave
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Post by Franz Delgrave on Jul 24, 2023 8:09:52 GMT -8
Franz had received that message from the Detective, and it was probably already morning here, and yet he sat there in the dinning hall, just on the side to not interrupt anyone with whatever they had going on.
Coffee on the side, datapad in hand, Franz was just tapping his cup on the table, and still he did keep his emotions in checks, at least he was just peacefully sitting there it seemed so that he didn't worry any of the students alike.
On the one hand, at least he saw the faces, and knew who had killed Ayodele, but the report also mentioned of a past that he read, and that was where everything was difficult to digest.
Sighing softly, Franz rubbed his temple and just put his datapad face down and just looked out the window wondering what the best course of action was. Was it even worth it? It wouldn't bring her back, but for the time he had spent with her here, she wasn't the person that she was back then...
Picking up his datapad, he knew he still had to think about this, and probably get some secondary opinion, but for now, he just sent a message to Cleite after looking at her card to get her info.
Sending the message, Franz put his datapad down once again face down and just picked up his caf once more and drank it slowly...
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