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Eyri Pharliis and Detective Leena, Coruscant Apartments, the next morning.

Cᴏʟʟᴀʙ ʙᴇᴛᴡᴇᴇɴ Wʏʀᴍ ᴀɴᴅ Bᴇᴀ


Eyri was unable to talk to the officer without choking up every few seconds. Her closest friend, her advisor, one of the most important people in her life, dead.

They were supposed to talk that morning, to meet in Eyri’s office. Afterwards, Eyri was going to offer a trip into town for breakfast and maybe a little shopping, like old times. She should’ve offered to walk her home, or perhaps even just dinner the night before. Something, anything. Eyri regretted everything now. She should’ve spent more time with her friend, she should’ve accepted Iri’s offers to eat out, or for a hand-delivered meal, anything.

The officer Eyri was talking to was trying his best not to make her say more than was needed, or to ask repeating questions, but the Pantoran senator wasn’t being very clear in between her sobbing and choking up.

“All she said- she just- she wanted to meet me in my office this morning to talk. Just to talk about something… I don’t know what for- she didn’t show up and I was worried so I came down here and-” Eyri was trying, she really was. She dared not look in the direction of her friends body, not now, not again. Then Senator wiped tears that were flowing down her cheeks, her sleeves wet with them. It had been a very emotional morning.

Leena stepped from the apartment and found herself relieved to see a victim services worker stepping off the lift at that very moment with a musical “ding”. She waved the worker over and gave the bothan a quick rundown on what had happened. The bothan nodded and the pair walked over to the Senator.

“Excuse me, Officer, sorry to interrupt. May I speak with the Senator for a moment please?”

The human nodded. “Not a problem Detective, I think we have as much as the senator is able to tell us.” He glanced at his datapad. “Statement concluded at 10:37 hours.” He thanked the senator and then walked away with the droid humming in his wake.

“Hello Senator, I am Detective Mala, with the Coruscant Security Force, Homicide division. I am terribly sorry for your loss.”

Eyri took a deep breath in an attempt to calm herself. She noticed two more individuals approaching her. She took the time to quickly wipe any tears from her face, yet the wet sleeves made it hard to absorb them, the tears just being spread around on her cheeks. Eyri nodded to the officer as he thanked her before turning as the detective introduced herself.

She took another deep breath in an attempt to regain her composure.

“Uh, thank you, Detective,” Eyri began, using her hands now to wipe a few small tears from her eyes. “I just… I can’t believe she’s actually-” Eyri had to stop herself again, trying to maintain her composure as she quickly wiped forming tears from her eyes.
“I wanted to speak with you before you come to any conclusions about your friends death. I don’t believe it was an overdose, senator.”

Eyri looked up at the detective for a second, her eyes still wet but her facial expression changed. She was very confused at that statement.

“If it wasn’t an overdose, then what happened?”

“I can’t say for certain, but there is going to be at least one other being I would like to speak with. My officers are canvassing for information on this individual at the moment and I can assure you that we will do whatever it takes to find out what really happened here.” Leena offered a small smile. “As we go forward, please keep in touch with Danian, our victim services worker. He will be your point of contact and can keep me informed of any questions you may have.”

This was almost a relief in Eyri’s mind, almost. When she had found Iri, the spice had caught her eye. Iri was never one to dabble in drugs and narcotics. The thought of her friend hiding such secrets had hurt Eyri deeply. But now, hearing it might not have been an overdose, Eyri had more questions now.
There were one or two other possibilities that Eyri could think of. Murder was one of them, and Eyri almost wished it wasn’t that. She wasn’t a professional at all, she didn’t see the signs. All she assumed was that her friend had overdosed, a selfish thing indeed.
“I’ll make sure to keep in touch.. But- if it’s not an overdose then what else? You must have other ideas?”

“I do indeed, but I find it best not say them out loud until I am certain.” Leena smiled again. “Good day Senator.”

Eyri took a long, deep breath as she wiped her eyes one more time. She nodded politely to the detective before looking towards her bodyguard. He nodded back to her and Eyri started down the hallway. She needed to leave the apartment, for fear of not being able to overcome the grief and loss she felt anytime soon.


Name: Eyri Pharliis

Occupation and Affiliation:
🔸Republic Senator for Pantora.
🔸G.S. Committee for Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
🔸Subcommittee for Outworlds Mineral Resources
🔸G. S. Judiciary Committee
🔸Citizenship & Immigration
🔸Foreign Relations
🔸Migration & Immigration
🔸Sovereign Interplanetery Relations

Description:
🔸Pantoran female
🔸28 years old
🔸

🔸Carries a small hold-out blaster concealed under her tunic.

Background:
🔸Senator of Pantora
🔸Protecting the public interest of her people. Constantly trying to voice issues she believes will help protect the rights and lives of Pantorans. Also rallies for other groups as well.
🔸Trade Associations. Pantora lies on the far reaches of the Outer Rim, close to Wild Space, thus Senator Pharliis is constantly trying to procure and strengthen trade ties with other planets and systems to ensure her people and planet thrive.
🔸Opposed to corruption, and a firm believer in democracy and the rule of law.
Eyri Pharliis - Senate Building, Offices of Senator Pharliis




Eyri would be lying if she had told someone she'd been keeping track of the time. Her staff sent home, her office quiet and peaceful, Senator Pharliis sat at her desk. A cold drink that had once been warmed, a snack that was going stale; holomaps of Pantora and datapads recording the population, refugee figures, any piece of info that Eyri needed to figure out this bill, she had.

Please don't overwork yourself, Eyri.

Iri's words before departing that night rang in Eyri's head. Her advisor also happened to be her closest friend, a childhood friend, and for that Eyri was thankful. Iri had been a figure of constant support, almost like a sister to Eyri. She fondly remembered days where they'd go running through the square, chasing leaves in the wind or bathing in the sun as they lay in the grass.
Eyri couldn't help the soft smile that grew on her face as memories washed over her. She and Iri hardly had time to themselves anymore. They were still the closest of friends, but sometimes Eyri wished they could spend time together again, just like in their childhood.

One of the few datapads Eyri had scattering her large modern desk lit up. Glancing over at it, a message from Iri.

I need to discuss something with you. Tomorrow morning.
Eyri found herself frowning a little, as communication between them was usually less professional and more relaxed, as friends would be.

Of course. Meet me in my office, okay? Eyri replied quickly, the datapad sending the message instantly back.
Eyri began to clean up her office, putting the unused datapads away, dimming the lights and fixing small things that had been bumped and shifted throughout the busy day.

She looked one last time at the datapad she had used to communicate with Iri. No reply.
"I suppose I'll take that as a yes." Eyri said to herself. Putting the last datapad away, the Pantoran senator dimmed the remaining lights and exited her office. Tomorrow would be another busy day.
Fosten Towler, Eyri Pharliis - Senate Building, Offices of Senator Pharliis




Towler straightened his jacket and stepped through the door. The offices of Senator Eyri Pharliis were smaller than his, and indeed, smaller than most of the Senatorial offices, but Towler imagined that wouldn’t be the case for long. Politicians with the fortitude to stand up to the entire Senate and hold up one of the largest bills of the year, in their first term no less, rarely stayed in the junior senatorial suites for long.

Towler approached the senator’s desk with a smile. “Senator Pharliis?” he greeted, offering her his hand. “Fosten U. Towler, Senator for Loronar and Caucus Whip for the South Colonial. Do you mind if I sit?” He leaned into his accent a bit more than usual. His natural Loronar drawl had faded a bit over his years spent on Coruscant, but the accent had a rich, smooth charm to it and there was no sense letting a tool like that go to waste.

"Oh! Um, very nice to meet you, Senator."
Eri quickly stood to greet the man, taking his hand and offering a gentle shake. "Oh yes, please, sit." She continued, gesturing towards one of the few chairs in front of her desk.
She watched the man for a few moments before meeting eyes with Iri, who bowed politely and left the two to their conversation.
"To what do I owe this visit?" Eyri asked politely, her aides and staff still busy buzzing around in the background of the office, paying little attention to the visitor as they went on with their day

“I know we don’t have a formal meeting set up and I’m sure you’re a busy woman, Senator Pharliis, so I’ll keep you no longer than a few minutes.” Towler said, taking a seat across the desk. “Senator, I’m here to talk to you about the Asteroid Mining Reform Bill. It’s my understanding that you are one of the last holdouts on the Outworlds Mineral Resource amendment. I must say, I find your resolve commendable.”

“Thank you, Senator... I just need more numbers. Should this bill go through it could cause a massive unemployment spike for the people of—”

“Please, let me stop you there, Senator,” Fosten interjected, cutting her off sharply. “I respect you so I will be direct with you. The small business exception will stay exactly as it is now. The bill will pass, Pantoran businesses will fail, and thousands of Pantorans will lose their jobs. I am sorry for that, but these are the facts, and nothing you can do will change that.” Fosten paused, allowing the silence to fall between them, and then continued. “As you probably know I am the whip for the South Colonial Caucus, and it is my job to keep the bills moving. Over my very long career here, Senator, I have opposed many a first-term politician who took a stand and died on a hill that wasn’t much worth dying for.”

“Now, we can play hardball politics on this issue,” Fosten continued, “but why should anyone lose if everyone can win? I understand you have a subcommittee meeting tomorrow morning. I am prepared to offer you some concessions, for the sake of your noble people, if you will agree to cast your vote in favor of the amendment. Would you care to hear more?”

The office was buzzing this way and that, everyone paying attention to their tasks and little more, that is, until Fosten interrupted Eyri. It wasn't a well known fact, but Eyri Pharliis hated being interrupted. The Pantoran Senator saw little use in it. Many facts had been overlooked because people prefer to interrupt each other versus listening to the others full thoughts. Rarely, Eyri viewed it as a challenge. This though, was one of those rare occasions.

So she sat quietly, she listened, she did not interrupt Fosten as he had done to her. She eyed her staff, as many of them had almost come to a halt because Eyri had been interrupted. Had Fosten been someone who she was more acquainted with, Eyri might not have kept her level head as easily.

"I'll make no promises until I hear what you have to say." Eyri stated. She was interested in negotiating, even if it was in the slightest, but there would have to be significant promise to her that one way or another, her people would not suffer for this.

"I'm glad to hear that," Towler said, smiling broadly. "My understanding is that your labor force relies heavily on sentient organic labor. As soon as I leave your office, my deputy chief of staff will send over a concept draft for a bill we've written up providing subsidies to developing worlds. The money is earmarked for the purchase of droids and the construction of droid manufactories. It'll go a long way toward modernizing Pantora's industry bases, especially in planetary and space mining, and the jobs provided by the new manufactories will work to offset the job losses Pantora and your fellow holdout senators' worlds will suffer because of this bill."

"Furthermore," he continued, without skipping a beat, "the Republic Navy is looking into the construction of upwards of a half dozen military installations across the Outer Rim. Starbases, shipyards, anchorages, the works. The funding and plans are all in place, the only thing left to argue over is location. A shipyard in orbit over Pantora would bring upwards of thirty-thousand jobs on its own, and with private investment in new factories to support that installation that number can go as high as a hundred-fifty thousand. Pantora will have more jobs than it did when you first came into office, and a stronger economy on top of that."

"You'll have to testify in front of the Committee on Armed Forces and convince them that Pantora is the right place to put it, of course, but we can put you on the list and my team will be with you every step of the way."

"I will have to speak to the Assembly about this first." Eyri said, barely giving a seconds pause after Towler finished. "I cannot move forward with this without first speaking to the Assembly." she said, backing up any question as to why she would not just agree.
This probably was not the best answer Towler might have expected, but Eyri refused to move forward in negotiations before first allowing her people and the Pantoran Assembly a say on the matter.

"You are free to speak to and consult with whomever you like," Towler answered easily, "but it will be far better for you and your people if you vote for the amendment regardless of how the Assembly advises you."

"I will vote for the amendment so that it may move forward, but only so it may move forward. The policies in the amendment are crucial yet many companies will suffer from it." Eyri responded. She had made a list for moments like these, yet now didn't seem like the time for an argument, she would wait.

"Until then Senator Towler I thank you for your visit and your concern over the people of Pantora."
Eyri eyed Fosten as she stood and held out her hand for a respectful farewell. Mister Towler had brought some unnecessary tension into her office. She did not wish to be rude but the Pantoran Senator did need some time to process Towler's offer, and to contact the Assembly to talk about the possible terms.

"Excellent," Towler said, beaming. He stood and shook her hand. "In my experience the difference between a good senator and great senator has always been the ability to turn a defeat into a victory. If you keep up like this, I expect we'll be working together a long time."

And with that, Towler turned heel and left through the office door.
The shuttle ride had been tense, to say the least. The "prisoners" had surrendered easily, yet Brye wasn't sure what to expect from the Dark Sider, or even from Jaslyn. Standing next to one of her own, a close friend at that, "guarding" her, as an escort, it didn't sit well with Brye. Never had she imagined something like this from Jaslyn, what had happened earlier that day to make her want to parade around with a Dark Sider?

The violent storms, the deaths of Jedi. Brye had hearn whispers already, Elav Chiyoa had been amongst one of the Jedi killed today. While trying to protect their own, Jedi had died on Tython, their home. None of this was right.
The Padawan had spotted Satele but had made no attempt at speaking with her yet. Not much needed to be said, in reality. Brye figured Satele had already gotten word of what happened in the desert, and she did not want to be around when it came to questioning Jaslyn and San. Satele Shan was not one to disobey or anger, especially not by doing something rash such as pairing up with a Dark Sider or striking out in anger.

Still holding Jaslyn's belt, Brye would wait until Satele was ready to speak with her, if at all. Meanwhile, the Padawan brushed her fingers over the cuts on her face, attempting to clean the sand out of them as they stung.
Eyri Pharliis, Senator - Senate Building Office




Hours later, Eyri Pharliis was still in her office. She, in fact, hadn't moved from her chair. Her various staff and aides filled the office. Some were doing their own tasks, datapads in hand, numbers crunched, policies reviewed, and various other things being worked on. Others, aides mostly, ran here and there, in an out, making sure Senator Pharliis had the answers she needed, datapad files... something to drink. Indeed, Eyri had never finished her meal delivered by Iri, had hardly even stopped to drink something for the last nine to ten hours.

She had been working, she was determined to figure this Asteroid Mining Reform Bill out before they forced her to accept the terms and move it to the floor. There just wasn't enough time in the day.
But one thing Eyri was good at was staying focused, finishing her priority tasks and not getting drawn into something else. Priority indeed described the current hologram conversation taking place. Projecting from her desk was the figure of a president heading a non-profit organization on Pantora. This same organization was making a plea for support with funding for a refugee effort in which desanitalization plants would be built in order to provide clean water to the refugees who resided on the Rochii gulf in the coastal land of Pantora.

"Please bring this to the Senate's attention, Senator. We need the funding in order to make this work. These refugees come to Pantora for a new life but we can barely promise them clean, drinkable water."

"I understand that President Valari, I'll see what I can do. The Senate is tied up over a mining reform bill that is taking up most of their attention, I'm not sure how quickly I can push this issue. How many credits does the organization require to get this project off the ground?" Eyri asked, her friend and Chief of Staff, Iri, standing beside her.

"100 million credits, Senator."

Iri interjected quickly, right as Eyri opened her lips to speak, "100 million?! And the organization wishes for the Senate to fund it in full?"

"Yes, Miss Iri. The organization and the Assembly wish for the Senate to pay the funds in full."

"100 million is a lot to ask of the Senate, mister President. I cannot confidently say that the Senate will easily pay this in full, though I will try to convince them best I can." Eyri continued.

"Thank you Senator. Pantora and it's refugees always appreciate your caring heart and continuous support."

"Of course President." Ey finished, nodding her head in thanks as the holographic figure of the president minimized and the transmission was ended.

"100 million credits, Iri... I don't know if I can make that happen. I'm already asking for an extension to the Mining Bill... I can't let it go through as is, and now this? I feel like a child begging for sweets." Eyri rested her head in her hands, taking a deep breath as her mind raced. She had millions of refugees' well-being on the line. Add that to all of her people and the companies who depended on the exception of the Mining Bill being raised? There was too much room for error, for failure.

Iri stood by her friend, a hand on Ey's shoulder in an attempt at comfort. Iri sighed, watching as the rest of the staff scurried around the room, attempting to accomplish tasks. It was quiet for a time, Eyri swimming through the worries in her head, all the people she didn't want to disappoint.

A simple bell rang at the entrance of the office. Eyri and Iri both looked up, the young Pantoran senator attempting to collect herself before she spoke. "You may come in."

Eyri Pharliis, Senator - Senate Building Office




"Eyri I insist, you've hardly eaten in the past couple of days. You need to take a break."

Chief of Staff, Iri Mosvaine, stood next to Eyri Pharliis at her desk. The newly elected Pantoran Senator was busy looking through a list of the supporters to the Asteroid Mining Reform Bill, scrounging for more supporters so that the bill may be changed, numbers raised, so that her people would not suffer a spike in unemployment from this bill.

"Iri, I can't," Eyri began, looking up at her friend and closest advisor, "This bill has been waiting far too long, it's holding everything up. I have to find more supporters on this. Otherwise we can't change the numbers and our people could face unemployment." Eyri never once took her eyes off her datapad, her head rested on one hand while she used the other to scroll through the supporter list.
Iri sighed, eyes on her friend for a few more moments before heading for the office door.

"I'll bring you something back from the dining hall, alright?"

There was no answer from Eyri as she was sucked back into her task. Iri rolled her eyes as she exited the office, she too still had work to do that day.

"I pray the Moon Goddess gives me the luck I need for this..." Eyri mumbled, both hands moving to rub her temples as her eyes closed tightly.

The Asteroid Mining Reform Bill was Eyri's main focus now. She had just enough supporters to get the bill to the Senate, but not enough to change it further. She needed numbers changed so that many of the small mining companies ran by Pantorans or who employed Pantorans wouldn't suffer needless losses and cause a spike of unemployment for her people. The "big man" as she called it, companies who were larger and who employed more workers, would be required to follow policies and safety measures at the cost of some profit. The "smaller man" would struggle to follow policy and still make profit, and Eyri wanted to change that. Many of her competitors were not happy about this. Many corporations threatened to support her rivals, to fund their cause.
Eyri couldn't lose this support, but she couldn't let this bill go through as is, either.
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