Sena Alleron, The Seer
Interacting with: Koren Omi-Ren
@Sep
Mandalore, The Citadel
Year Four, After Re-synchronization"How wonderful."Her lips curled into a mischievous grin at the receptive nature of the man, all too eager to learn more of where he came from just the same as he seemed intent to learn of what had happened to the galaxy in his absence. Both hands reached up to slowly set her hood back down, freeing her from the shadows that kept most of her visage shrouded except through means such as force-sight. The beads in her hair clinked together, a soft rustling sound as the many hued strands settled after she readjusted the braided lengths. It was almost a lesson in chaos, the varied hues of violet, blonde, green, blue and even silver mixed together. Stopping, starting and intertwining, it could have easily been mistaken as a blind woman's attempt at dying her hair, but there was a little too much design there. She had known precisely what she was doing, the veil covering the upper half of her face hiding the lack of eyes, but her appearance and every action showing she could see quite well. Better than most, if she was being honest.
"Quite the lesson in history, one which I think would merit sitting down and going over in depth some time." She began, her senses catching on to a distinct urgency surrounding a particular person not too far away. Her time was dwindling, as she knew full well how that interaction would go. Disappointing in a way, but perhaps… Sena's attention came back to Koren in full, glossing over his status back home or even here in the Jedi Enclaves. Though she wasn't using her powers, it was clear she was studying him right up until she spoke again, her body relaxing even as Kimryi and Soldan behind her tensed.
"You have the stance of a lightsaber specialist, Prince. As do your guards." Her tone was level and though it didn't have quite the same mirth to it as before, there was the lack of intent there that could be just as telling.
"My sister is a rather adept duelist, though she prefers diplomacy. It's how I can tell, the way you position yourself when facing another. Though I am not a duelist or even skilled with a saber, it has been some time since I was allowed to spar with another of the order…"Soldan immediately interjected, the silver armband of the healthcorps prominent as he made his objection clear. "Lady Sena, we cannot allow this."
"As you can see by my attendant's objections, of course." She continued, feeling the approach of her sister through the halls and getting nearer by the moment. Perhaps she was too distracted by being late in meeting the prince, or with whatever had happened within the Imperial Room, but she seemed not to notice too much of what was happening quite yet. Which meant…
"My offer stands, one which you are free to accept or deny at your leisure of course. There are many who believe that to cross sabers in friendly combat builds bonds between the Jedi, to teach of each other's strengths and weaknesses so when they stand side by side, or back to back they will be able to work in harmony. As one whose skill set lie primarily in the force, you could understand why sparring with a saber specialist is of particular concern."Then came the telepathic messages, her head turning to note the approach of a woman in red who seemed even more out of place than the myriad civilians mingling here and there between the pillars of the hall.
"Whatever mischief you are up to sister, please cease.""Mischief? I would never accost a visitor to our order so, I was merely keeping him company until you could arrive and greet him appropriately.""It doesn't take Airus to notice that Soldan and Kimryi are on edge, sister. Besides, I know you better than that."Her lips curled in the slightest of scowls, turning to bow towards Koren for a brief moment as it seemed her time to play was at an end.
"Apologies Prince, it seems my time is short and so is yours with me this day. Do feel free to give me an answer on my offer, or if you like I can always scry the future of yourself or those nearest and dearest." And with that all Koren was left with before Solace arrived was the glimpse of her face being once more covered by the shadows of her hood and her footsteps leading away into a crowd gathered by one of the murals opposite the room.
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Interacting with: Aroma Bel Iblis @Amalyra
Mandalore, The Tower
Year Four, After Re-synchronizationThere was just the briefest of moments where it seemed as if the towering man's expression was all too clear even with the helmet obscuring his face.
"Yes. Officially best dad ever." He contained himself though, trying to reign in the excitement over knowing that he would be making the year for his two girls, maybe even get a begrudging nod of approval from Besh. For now, he needed to actually make do on his promise and get Miss bel Iblis to the Madam Secretary. All the extra things would have to wait, and he was sure even if there wasn't time… Ah, that was going to be an issue wouldn't it.
As they entered into the turbolift, he nodded solemnly to Aroma, thinking to himself of the mission that was at hand.
"Just doing my part will be enough." He said after a moment, selecting the floor and waiting for the subtle shift of inertia that had them up and ascending the tower.
"Though I am afraid that I will not be able to stay long after I introduce you to Madam Secretary Suard. Not for the past between her clan and the Deathwatch, as some may know, but because I have a mission I must be off to." The large man went pensive as he weighed the decision before him. He knew full well the reason why she was here, it was an exercise to build the trust culturally between Corellia and Mandalore. Something that was seeing some moderate success among the people, even if the governments bitterly acknowledged each other and only when they had to.
What was making him hesitate on telling her of his mission to rescue Vasani, was that while he didn't entirely understand the largely ramifications of such, he did feel that it might bring her down and upset her. She did seem rather upbeat at the moment and excited for what was ahead, and to ruin that with the knowledge that out there in the depths of space her friend was being held and people were dying to save her… Well, while he wasn't exactly the brightest among the Deathwatch, he understood enough.
Verra "Solace" Alleron, The Diplomat
Interacting with: Koren Omi-Ren
@Sep
Mandalore, The Citadel
Year Four, After Re-synchronizationRushing through the main hall of the Imperial Wing, she took the time she had to compose herself as best she could. Never mind that it turned out that much of her family history was actually centered around the seat of the Republic's greatest enemy, as well as that of the Jedi. Or that the holocron delivered to the Enclaves by another order was actually from that family. No, it was best not to dwell too much on either of those things. Then again, thinking of how late she was in meeting the Hapan Prince most certainly did not help calm her nerves. It was rare for her to be caught off guard this badly, the last time had been a couple years ago when sparring with Dooku actually… Still not helping.
She took only a moment by the doors to the main hall, hearing the bustle of people as midday was upon them and it started to get a little busier within the Citadel. All around the lobby the families of those who worked at the temple as well as the Jedi themselves began to look towards heading home for the day. Dinner plans made and being acted upon, talk of restaurants in downtown Keldabe, of grabbing a meal at home among many other discussions. It took her but a moment to shut out everything and look inward to center herself.
Clarity allowed her to collect her thoughts, to calm the turmoil of the sudden revelations of her family's dark past, and to focus on what was before her. More than anything she needed to present herself as not just a fellow Jedi to the man in the next room, but as a diplomat for her nation. A representative for two cultures, despite how closely they had come in the last two decades. Turning her attention outward, she saw that the Prince had taken to observing the Citadel a little more personally, and another of the order had kept him… Shit. Her sister was the one speaking with him, and she could tell all too clearly when Sena was up to something. Years of her, Toryn and Airus taking the blame for her had given them a keen awareness for when the so-called innocent one was about to do something that someone else would regret.
Bad enough that she was down on the public floors when only recently she had been permitted to resume her duties again for the month, that she was out and interacting with those from beyond the Enclaves… She would make it a point to speak with her at length later on this. For now she began her approach, parasol in hand as she locked eyes in a manner of speaking with her sister. Red dress swaying about her legs, she was easy to notice and others greeted her as she telepathically scolded Sena through their force-bond, the brief exchange seeing one Alleron part Koren's company only for another to meet with him just as the two attendants made to keep with their charge.
"Crown Prince Koren Omi-Ren, please forgive my tardiness, I was caught up with an emissary of the Shadow Council on business with the Enclaves." Solace crossed her free hand along her waist, giving a curt and respectful bow more meant towards one of noble descent rather than to another of the order.
"I am Verra Alleron, official diplomat for the Grand Republic of Mandalore and the Jedi Enclaves. It is rare that I need to tend to duties between the orders, so the council often ensures that such things are taken seriously. I speak now on behalf of the Republic of Mandalore however, and want to assure you that we value all who would seek friendship with our Republic." It was then that she realized that being from the Hapes Cluster, he might not know as much about the political situation of the galaxy as most would.
"Seems I would ask your forgiveness again, I was briefed on your situation and spoke as if everything was common knowledge. Please do ask any questions you may have, this doesn't necessarily need to be a strictly business meeting between our people."
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