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Post by Saoirse Beirne on Jul 16, 2023 10:05:50 GMT -8
Umgul City Spaceport
When they arrive in the hangar and she sees how many people are coming to Hapes with them, Saoirse grins and asks Atlantis, "Whoa, are we sure we aren't going to need a bigger ship?"
Mahela, spotting Crystal walking in with a few other women, smiles as she tells Atlantis, "We won't be waiting long, waving to Crystal as she says, There they are now."
Saoirse grins as she waves to Crystal and then looks at Atlantis as she jokes, "I feel like we should all be wearing name tags or something, laughing as she asks him, So, who are all of these people anyway, and which one is the architect that designed the academy? Cringing as she thinks about the damage she did to the academy while possessed by Dragnea, Saoirse says, Maybe we can leave out the part about me damaging her work when I meet her?"
Patting Saoirse on the shoulder, Mahela reminds her, "Wasn't you, remember?" Spotting Andros, the Togruta waves to greet him, glad that there are a few familiar faces in the crowd of people they will be traveling with.
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Delaana Wan
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Post by Delaana Wan on Jul 16, 2023 10:47:11 GMT -8
Umgul City Spaceport
It looked like they were the last ones to arrive at the spaceport, but at the same time she was touched for seeing the people who cared about Nash too, plus also the people here from Umgul who were coming with them. Lana put her bag down and held onto her girlfriend's hand after she had hugged Andros. Lana also knew that Elika was one of those people with whom he had no aversion in hugging at all, and knowing him he'd just return the hug all the same.
"It does, yes..." Lana replied before glancing at her Shakal with a warm smile. "Please, come meet him with me." Still holding onto her girlfriend's hand, Lana walked over to her brother and let go of Elika's hand to hug her younger brother lovingly and affectionately. He was wearing his own suit that he wore on Hapes, it was nothing compared to hers, which some of them knew but she was just grateful but also apologetic to have not only put him in this position but also the others from Honoghr.
Resting her forehead against his, Lana spoke to him in Hapan. "I am so sorry for all of this, Kai. I never wanted to put you in this position..." Pulling her head back she glanced at her brother's significant other, whom she also knew could speak and understand Hapan. "Forgive me, Lindsay. I should have been more careful, and now all of you are also dragged into this."
Delaana was touched yes that everyone here were supporting them both one way or the other, but at the same time she felt so guilty. She should have known better, she should have been more careful, but now it all had come to this, and there was a big possibility too that if Nash had not come at all, and stayed hidden, then maybe he could carry on with his life on Honoghr peacefully, but she understood all the same on why her brother had been quick to come here too. For he, too, was a Chume'doro, belonging to the 5%, and despite his position there, he was still considered like a second class citizen, which he never was to her, all.
Taking a step back, since Lana actually knew all the lawyers present here, she finally turned to look at her Shakal, and smiled after wiping a lone tear from her face, speaking in Basic again. "My Shakal, please meet Nash officially, his Childao, Lindsay, and these would be Stefanie, Andrea and Brion." At each of the name spoken, she pointed at the person. "Your housemates know them, of course, but they are all of them some of the finest lawyers in Honoghr."
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Crystal Kayne
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Jul 16, 2023 11:13:53 GMT -8
Umgul City Spaceport
Crystal had stepped into the spaceport and realized which other Strange was here, it was Andie, and she had caught Stefanie's gaze and just looked at her knowingly. They were together before, but that was before and now they were just friends, but still it did not change the fact that they still knew how to communicate with one another with a single look.
Greeting Lucine with a nod and then seeing that Atlantis was here with Mahela and Saoirse, she actually walked over to them, and figured she'd say hi later to the people from Honoghr.
"Hey, you." Pecking his lips, Crystal smiled at him and then looked at Saoirse and Mahela with a knowing smile. "Hi you two, sorry you got dragged into this, I'll explain on the way there or one of us will." She explained before glancing over at Elika with a knowing smile before noticing that the Hapan actually went over to her brother, and the lawyers in general.
Since she caught some of Saoirse's question to Atlantis, she figured she'd fill in the Zabrak. "The one who hugged his brother would be the Architect, and I do not think that she will be angry since she was made aware like myself that something went down at the Academy." Crystal still was careful with her presence and did not really showed any signs of being attuned to the Force, but maybe that would change sooner or later.
She just looked at her boyfriend dubiously, and he'd probably tell her later, but for now, she supposed that it was time for some intro. "Since we are all here, probably best to just move up front?" Crystal suggested as she was still carrying her bag, and just stayed by Atlantis' side actually. "All of the women and both of the men facing us are from Honoghr, all of them except the one who has a knife in her hand are lawyers." Crystal gave them a short summary which wouldn't explain truly why they were all here, but needless to say in the end she just said. "The blonde woman who just hugged the one in a tactical, or military suit, they are siblings and Hapan Royal Guards too, the reason why we are going to Hapes is because Lana has been recalled by the Queen Mother, and because she and her brother are close, he wanted to be there by her side." There was more to it of course, but everyone here already knew they were Chume'doro, and because of some technicalities well Lana got a visit here from another one, and therefore here they were now, but that was probably good enough for the time being.
Finally walking over to the lawyers, at least the ones she knew, Crystal all hugged them affectionately, at least the Strange sister and Lindsay, for the latter though, she placed her hands under her chin and just looked into her eyes. "All here for the same reason as you, sweetpea, I am sure we'll find a way, don't lose hope."
Finally stepping back and gesturing the to the shuttle that was big enough at least, by the Force she hope definitely, she finally looked at Lana's brother with a knowing smile. "We are all here, so shall we?" Maybe some wanted to introduce themselves, or maybe that would be best to do it after getting out of here. But one thing she was certain of, she was hopeful that this would actually turn out for the best...
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Nash W. Leed
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Post by Nash W. Leed on Jul 16, 2023 11:57:18 GMT -8
Umgul City Starport
"Counselors. Looks like we are not the only ones with that idea..." Andros said with a faint smirk, he at least recognized Stefanie Strange, but also Lindsay Mildhurt for having represented him a few years back, then there was Mazikeen who was shadowing Stefanie Strange back then, then there was Delaana's brother, whom he had never met, but knew about. "Nash, I presume." He nodded his chin in the Hapan's direction before looking at the other woman who he was unfamiliar with but seemed to share a bond with Stefanie. "As you might have guessed, you are not here to only pick up Delaana." After all he was here with Horsea Aestrea, some of the lawyers here already knew who the Kiffar he was with, as for the rest, well it was going to be a waiting game for now.
Nash had inclined his head respectfully when Andros guessed he was the person in question. He actually wasn't surprised at all that Lana probably had other people coming with her too, and thankfully his ship was big enough and held several cabins that would offer privacy to most if they wanted since he had modified the interior and made it cozy too, with an area where they could just sit together if they wanted or just some other parts that were secluded.
The more the people that walked in, well the more he was starting to wonder if it was going to stop there, but then finally he had seen with his own eyes, his sister. The moment she stepped closer to him, Nash held her affectionately and just closed his eyes when she rested her forehead against his. She was not supposed to apologize at all, why would she be apologizing. "Stop, Lana, it's not your fault." He replied in Hapan, and just looked into her eyes, he placed his hands on her cheeks and frowned. "I wanted to get out of there as much as you. Please remember that too. And if it weren't for you either, I wouldn't be who I am now also."
That was a fact, she always treated him like an equal always protected him too back home to the point that she often and subtly request for him to be under her command, all the time, and people didn't care too much about it she was a Major but still by appearances perhaps treated him less in front of everyone, but he always knew that it was to protect him.
Releasing his sister finally, he looked at Elika with a warm smile and was thankful that she too was standing by his sister just like her friends here who happened to the friends of the lawyers that was also with him. Nash looked at his Childao with a warm gaze especially when Crystal had spoken to her, though concerning their departure, well he supposed they should go on their way then. "Please board in, and get settled, there is enough space and cabins to fit everyone." He mentioned to all before actually rounding the shuttle for a preflight check, and just because he had just landed it, it did not mean that he would just do things wrongly. . .
He knew though that he didn't exactly know everyone here, but he figured he'd introduce himself later when they were gone from here, and hopefully some of them besides his sister also knew how to pilot so they could man the ship when they needed some rest but also get to know the people that he didn't know well. |
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Elikapeka Hekekia
Mist Government
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jul 16, 2023 12:16:12 GMT -8
Umgul City Spaceport
Walking over with Delaana to meet Nash in person, Elikapeka smiles as she watches their reunion and finds herself thinking that she will have to have her Ceesi teach her some of their native language as she listens to her girlfriend speaking to her brother in their language. "It is nice to officially meet you Nash, Elika tells her girlfriend's brother after Delaana introduces them now that they are meeting in person, holding out her hand as though to shake but then with a shrug of her shoulders decides that is silly and gives him a somewhat awkward one armed hug instead, comfortable enough with him for at least the brief contact, and then steps back as she leans over as though looking for someone behind him and asks with a playful smile, Karamel didn't come with you?"
Smiling and, using her thumb to keep her sleeves from riding up, waving a bit shyly as Delaana introduces her to some of the finest lawyers in Honoghr, Elika can feel her social anxiety starting to rear its head as the number of unfamiliar people in the hangar begins to take its toll on her as tells them all in a slightly timid tone, "It is nice to meet you all, unconsciously beginning to tug her sleeves down in an obviously obsessively compulsive way, first the right once and then the left twice, as she says glances at Delaana while saying in a nervously joking tone, We appreciate you all coming to support the Chume'doro siblings."
Smiling a bit apprehensively when she hears Crystal asking Nash if they should all start boarding the shuttle, Elika feels her claustrophobia joining her social anxiety and quietly takes a deep breath as she steels herself for the journey ahead, telling herself that she will get a handle on her quirks so that she can be there for her Ceesi and not let her issues get the better of her. Taking a hold of Delaana's hand when Nash tells everyone to start boarding, Elika smiles with a bit more confidence than before as she picks up her suitcase and asks, "Ready to go, my Ceesi?"
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Mace Jhiera Vos
The Mist Order
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Post by Mace Jhiera Vos on Jul 16, 2023 12:44:24 GMT -8
Umgul City SpaceportForcias had been amused that his girlfriend always did things automatically even if she was still tired, a reason why he walked towards her and wrapped his arm around her. "Stand down, sweetheart, it's fine." Said Forcias reassuringly, after all by his count, there were technically three Jedi in the premises, and also fellow soldiers but also everyone here saved for some, and that was the Architect, the Togruta, and the one nicknamed the Hapan Bombshell that weren't attuned to the Force. "C'mon let's board, I'll tell Wan's brother I'll take the first leg in piloting." Grabbing his duffle bag but also Lucine's, Forcias walked towards the male Hapan and saluted him respectfully, they might not have been in the same corps but a soldier knew another all the same. "I'll pilot us out of here, if you don't mind that way you can rest and be with your sister and friends." Knowing that Nash was doing the preflight checks, Forcias figured he'd let him finish and just waited for everyone to board the spaceship. Horsea was guiding Lucine and telling to just chill all the same as they were getting out of here soon, and maybe she could catch some more zzz's once they were up in space. On her way up though, she grabbed the bags from Forcias and waited for everyone else to board, hopefully before following suite. Walking up after getting the confirmation that everything was okay from Nash, Forcias waited for a bit, he had sensed that the architect seemed to be anxious once again, however he was certain that her friends would soothe her at least. He respectfully waited for Elika and Lana to board along with everyone else that was part of this trip before finally making his way up and straight to the cockpit. Grabbing the comms, Forcias after completing his preflight checks, contacted Umgul's ATC to file the Defiant's flight plan. Finally all clear, Forcias made sure that everyone was strapped in and all ready because he was going to take them all up in orbit.
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Post by Saoirse Beirne on Jul 16, 2023 13:23:10 GMT -8
Umgul City Spaceport
Saoirse laughs when Crystal apologizes for her and Mahela being dragged into whatever it is that has everyone going to Hapes, telling her, "I'm not even sure what we are getting dragged into yet, nodding towards Atlantis as she quips, He did that thing he does where he explains things without explaining anything at all."
Looking around at the people Crystal points out, Saoirse does her best to try and remember the faces so she can put names to them as she learns them. Saoirse knows the architect's name is Elika from when Atlantis talked about her, and knows that the blonde woman, whose name she learns from Crystal is Lana, is Elika's girlfriend from what Atlantis told her and Mahela when he explained without explaining much why they were going to Hapes. Crystal also explains that while most of the people closest to the ship are lawyers, Lana and her brother are Hapan Royal Guards, and that the reason they are going to Hapes is because Lana has been recalled by the Queen Mother, which makes things start to make a bit more sense to Saoirse. Looking over at Atlantis as Crystal goes over to speak with the lawyers from Honoghr, Saoirse jokes, "She does the explaining a little better than you do, Master."
Mahela shakes her head, teasingly telling Saoirse, "I think Padawans are supposed to be a little more silent and observant when out and about with their Master."
Giving her friend a playful nudge in the ribs, Saoirse says, "Maybe when on Jedi business, but this is not Jedi business, and then nods towards the ship when Lana's brother tells everyone to board in, telling Atlantis and Mahela, Sounds like we are about to get going, then grabs her duffel bag and slings it over a shoulder as she tugs Mahela along as she starts heading to the ship and looks over her shoulder to tell Atlantis with a grin, Come on, Master, keep up," and then heads up the boarding ramp and starts looking for where to go as the ship starts to lift off.
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Elikapeka Hekekia
Mist Government
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jul 21, 2023 17:38:47 GMT -8
Umgul City - 23rd Precinct
Pushing her chair back and rubbing her tired eyes, Nazani tells her partner, "I'm calling it for the night, unable to stare at the monitor displaying holocam footage from outside of TaSpa! around the time of Ibori's disappearance any longer. Turning the dataterminal in front of her off, Nazani asks Cleite, still reviewing the footage from outside of Ibori's apartment as though she is intent on continuing to do so despite the obscenely late hour, You're not seriously going to keep at it, are you?"
Her blue eyes flicking from side to side as she fast forwards or pauses the footage she is reviewing, Cleite replies, "Just a bit longer, then reminds herself that humans don't tend to stay as still as she has been and pauses the footage to rub the back of her neck as she yawns. Swiveling her chair to look at Nazani, Cleite tells her partner, Go and get some rest, I'll leave soon, promise," lifting a hand as though swearing a vow and adding a smile.
"Alright, Nazani says as she stands up and grabs her trench coat from the back of her chair, looking mildly concerned for her partner's well-being as she suggests, Come in a little late if you want, then quips, I'd offer to grab us some caf on my way in but since you're not a caf drinker . . ."
Waving her hand to shoo Nazani away, Cleite grins as she says, "Get us some donuts instead, now get out of here." Waving until Nazani leaves, Cleite gets up and closes the door and blinds before resuming her seat and, no longer needing to stick to a far slower pace than her partner's presence requires, reviews the holocam footage from outside Ibori's apartment in its entirety in a manner of minutes, noting the repeated appearances of a Mandalorian in green and red beskar'gam observing Ibori's apartment from an airspeeder set down across the apartment complex's front entrance. Moving to the seat Nazani had been in, Cleite reviews the footage from outside of TaSpa! just as quickly, noting the two instances a grey haired, elderly human male stakes out TaSpa! from an airspeeder across from the spa and several of the Mandalorian doing the same.
Capturing the best images of the Mandalorian and human male available in the footage, Cleite runs them through the UPDs facial recognition program and identifies the duo she is nearly certain killed Ibori. The Mandalorian, Greig Jendri is a known bounty hunter and mercenary. The elderly human male, Krikor Minassian, is a citizen of Abregado-rae with no records of prior criminal or bounty hunting history. A search into Minassian's past, however, gives Cleite a motive that all but confirms her suspicions; his mother having been killed by an Anzat matching Ibori's description when he was a child.
Abregado-rae has no extradition treaty, meaning Minassian and Jendri are beyond the UPDs reach, but as the Jedi have jurisdiction to operate on nearly whatever worlds their duties demand, Delgrave or other Jedi from the Mist Order would be able to make him answer for his crimes should they decide to pursue the matter. To make her report as complete as possible, Cleite searches through records from Umgul City's starport and confirms Jendri and Minassian arrived on Umgul shortly before Ibori's death along with a third individual that Cleite identifies from Starport inspection records; the Qiraash woman, Rashmi Gairola, who is another bounty hunter known to operate with Jendri. The footage from the starport reveals that Jendri carries a KD-30 pistol that fires acid filled slugs like the one Ibori had been killed with.
Compiling her findings in a succinct report that she sends to Master Delgrave via holonet message, Cleite then composes a second report in the style the UPD uses and sends it to Commissioner Niyol. Once the reports have been sent, Cleite leaves the precinct for her apartment to wait on Delgrave to send word that he has read the report and indicate whether he intends to pursue Minassian and his partners in crime; while the evidence she acquired and sent to the Jedi is not definitive proof of the trio's guilt, it is damming enough that Franz has what he needs to decide how he wants to proceed.
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