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Post by Darth Andor on Aug 1, 2015 16:41:31 GMT -8
Cuuldurach was wiser than he seemed and Andor found himself nodding with his explanation of words being illusions. Andor could attest to that, being an illusionist and sorcerer himself, but he didn't both giving the man that sort of information. Not yet.*
*The server returned with a sizzling steak, cooked rare and set it on the table before the Grand Inquisitor. Wordlessly, he bowed and left. Andor grasped a fork and knife and cut off his first piece. Meanwhile, the bottle of wine levitated into the air on invisible strings, and poured its rich, sweet liquid into the empty glass that rested by Andor's right hand. No sooner had the bottle returned to the table when Andor took his first bite. He let the warm, bloody meat gently seduce his taste buds as he chewed with his abnormally sharp, fang-like teeth. He relished the taste of the flesh until he finally swallowed.
"You claim to be a warrior of the night, a wraith wrapped in shadow. Perhaps I can find use for your talents." Beneath the shadow of his cloak, Andor sneered, the corners of his mouth tightening into a small demonic grin. "But before I use you, you'll have to prove yourself. Prove you aren't wasting my time."
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2015 17:32:59 GMT -8
Taking the last bite of his steak, he pushed the plate to the side, simply waiting patiently for Andor to respond. He was in no rush and didn't wish to rush Andor either. Leaning back in the chair, he sipped on his wine as Andor began enjoying his own steak. After the first bite, he finally spoke, asking for proof that his time wasn't being wasted. "I'd prefer the glimpse of twilight myself." He gave a faint, short chuckle. "Of course. How would you like me to do so? A show of my abilities, perhaps a spar? Maybe a glimpse into my mind to see just who I really am or maybe just a little history of my heritage? Then again, a little task to see if I can deliver, or I'll be granted with surprise to see how I'll respond to the unexpected?"
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Darth Andor
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Post by Darth Andor on Aug 1, 2015 17:39:43 GMT -8
Andor couldn't say much here in fear of compromising the rising existence of the Order of Ruin. Imperial spies were sure to lurk the streets of the capital city of the Empire. Obviously, he must act as the Grand Inquisitor and the Grand Inquisitor only. But there was one place they could talk in secret. A place nobody dared lurk other than practitioners of the Dark Side: The Inner Sanctum of the Estate of Ten.*
*He took a bite of his food, and then another. He chewed carefully before swallowing the deliciously seasoned meat. It was time to change the subject until they could get to the Sanctum "What do you know about me, Cuuldurach? Why come to me instead of the Emperor's Hand?"
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2015 15:21:33 GMT -8
The question was one he didn't expect. His head dropped as he thought on the question. He had heard of another Sith still within the Empire and of higher rank, but out of the two, Andor was usually the one brought up in conversations. He seemed to have a greater presence around Kuat. "I have heard that there was another Sith within the Empire, one of greater rank, yet when listening to others and picking up bits of information, more was said of the Grand Inquisitor than the Emperor's Hand. You have quite the demanding presence here, many knowing to show you the proper respect when you are around. But outside of your rank, name, and the very power that radiates off you, I don't know much of anything. Reckless on my part, perhaps, but sometimes risks must be taken. But then again, outside of these things and the very personality that's expressed to others, who actually knows anything about you? You don't appear to be a man who willing discusses his past or what you are capable of unless to other Sith, especially those equal to you or your apprentices."
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Post by Darth Andor on Aug 2, 2015 16:47:22 GMT -8
"Nobody asks," Andor stated flatly as he shrugged his shoulders. It was a joke.... in a crude sort of way. If someone asked the Dark Lord about his past or his relationship with the Dark Side, Andor would simply chuckle.. and then rip their tongue out for asking... Therefore, nobody asks. He took a large bite of steak as his appetite began to kick in with the teasing sensations of the first few bites. He sat in silence as he reached out with his mind, probing his way into Cuuldurach's consciousness. He didn't try to hide it. He wanted the man to feel it. Andor wanted to see what this visitor willingly wanted to see. After that, things had a chance to take a forceful turn.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2015 17:37:45 GMT -8
"Quite right. No one's business after all." It was clear as day, feeling Andor trying to probe his mind. What might be surprising was He opened it up, ready to let Andor see what he wished. If he wanted his past, he'd see the recent events of his life, his family mostly dead, his wife's death by his own hand, all the recent interactions of the threatened the bloodline war. If he looked to the present and what Cuuldurach's intentions were, he'd see the desired allegiance, devotion to aid the Sith even after the events of his past. He'd even see himself through Cuuldurach's eyes as dark man of great power and wisdom, on not to be trifled with.
So many things to see, his true name, the meaning of the name he took, but also find that fear was almost non existent. Only through the highest levels of Force Fear would bear any fruit.
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Post by Darth Andor on Aug 2, 2015 18:19:40 GMT -8
Andor picked up on the trail of thoughts that leaked through Cuuldurach's defenses: pain and suffering mostly.... Typical feelings experienced by every Sith. His family was mostly dead, Andor's was completely dead. He killed his wife, Andor never had a wife.. So same thing, right? He sensed the man's desire to be allegiant to Andor, but was it a thought purposefully planted to mislead and decieve the Dark Lord? Possibly... But Andor sensed no trickery, and his Force Sense was the keenest of them all.*
*Briefly, he thought about pushing deeper. He knew he could break into the darkest recesses of Cuuldurach's mind, being a master practitioner of Force Fear. He almost did too, but quickly decided that doing so in such a public place could have spur up any amount of reactions, and Andor was wise enough not to take any chances. He wasn't worried about getting hurt. No, he could kill everyone in this room without taking a scratch. It was more than that.*
*The whole time Andor contemplated this, he kept eating, nearly three-quarters of the way done with his steak. He paused only to refill his glass with the delicious wine.
"No one's indeed." He said, sipping from the crystal glass that rested on his lips beneath the shadow of his hood. "I will take your allegiance. You will serve me openly as an Inquisitor of the Galactic Empire. From hence forth, you will be known as," He used a simple application of telekinesis through the Force in an attempt to push Cuuldurach's hood from his face. If the man didn't resist, his facial features would be revealed as Andor spoke his new title. "Inquisitor Cuuldurach."
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2015 14:05:04 GMT -8
Cuuldurach made no move as his hood fell off the back of his head. Andor would be able to catch the full look of his face. Slicked back black hair, brown eyes, and a faint scar running from his forehead, over the left eye, and down to the chin. No emotion was expressed in his face, and even more, his eyes. They were vacant of anything revealing anything about him. He stayed this way, unmoving for only a few moments, before moving his hands to the hood, putting it back in place. Andor had gotten his look, and that was all who would see. Since his supposed death on Naboo, he had kept himself hidden, especially his appearance. His presence had already shifted from what it was, which didn't make it a concern.
With his hood raised, his head tilted up a bit and to the side. "Not quite what I was hoping for, considering I wished to have no involvement with the Empire, even under Sinistra's rule. Even more considering my dislike for politics. I would like to believe through that title implies more towards the idea of the Sith Assassin's. However, as I have summoned you here to serve you, if that is what you want, then I guess that is how it'll be." While the words were clear enough, his tone did not betray any for of irritation, nor did his mind. But it was there. If he had wanted to involve himself with the Empire, he would have joined and made his true intentions known to Andor in secret. He figured such a meeting without going to Imperial channels was enough of a sign. Then again, he had the feeling that Andor was a man who didn't care what others wished. Serving him was to do as he wished.
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Post by Darth Andor on Aug 3, 2015 14:26:44 GMT -8
Andor's fury spiked at Cuuldurach's insolence. It seemed that he failed to notice the key word: openly, implying that Andor had something different in mind. But as he spoke his dissatisfaction, Andor's blood began to boil. His hand turned whiter than its usual pale white as it tightened around the wine glass, until it shattered, spilling the red wine across the table... and the remnants of his dinner. "I said openly!" He hissed, "If you are to be an assassin, you should know that there could be eyes and ears anywhere." His voice had dropped to a whisper, nearly drowned out by the normal chatter and ambiance of the restaurant, Especially in the Imperial Capital! There may be a greater plan, but those words cannot be uttered here."
His head tilted down as he looked upon his ruined dinner. An audible growl escaped his lips. "It seems my dinner has been ruined. Let's go." He stood up and wiped his hands on his white, cloth napkin, staining it in red and brown. It was time to continue this conversation in private. It was time to see what Cuuldurach was made of and if he would be able to survive as an assassin of the Order of Ruin.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2015 14:47:33 GMT -8
In this display, Cuuldurach didn't move a muscle. He seemed to remained completely unaffected by Andor's anger. He could see Andor's point, but in this moment, he had possibly made a bigger risk than Cuuldurach did through simple mentioning. True, there were always eyes watching, but sometimes, secrecy was hidden in plain sight.
While he understood the meaning of openly, the point didn't change for Cuuldurach. He wanted no involvement with the Empire, even as a front. Among a Sith order was one thing. Even accepting it, it would be a poor act on his part. He was a warrior who had no care or patience for politics and grand schemes. He was a warrior and an assassin. While he could flip that coin, playing an Inquisitor was outside of his abilities. Still, the words had been spoke and the fury slowly unleashed.
When Andor finished his rant and wished to leave, unable to finish his meal, Cuuldurach gave a slight bow of his head before standing, adjusting the sword that hung over his right shoulder. Having such a weapon in open view without causing a stir, was but a little proof of his place in the shadows. He paid for the meal, thanking the waiter and apologizing for the mess, his tone suddenly one of manners and a hint of joyful pride as some high class citizens would speak in. The tone quickly faded however as the pushed on from the restaurant.
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Post by Darth Andor on Aug 3, 2015 15:29:00 GMT -8
Andor would lead Cuuldurach to his speeder which was parked only a block away. As he walked, is black cloak flapped lazily behind him and his black boots clicked sharply on the sidewalk. There was a flash of lightning and a couple of seconds later, thunder trembled in the distance as the sky slowly began to darken beneath the advancement of a series of nearly black rain clouds.*
*A storm was brewing*
"Get in." He said has he hopped into the driver's seat of the two-person speeder, painted in a shiny metallic black. It was a sleek craft, that remained virtually silent when Andor ignited the engines. He would wait for Cuuldurach to situate himself in the passenger's seat before shooting off down the street, towards the Estate of the Ten, and into the storm.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2015 17:01:14 GMT -8
Cuuldurach followed close behind Andor, his steps barely making a sound. The most part of his life had been training as a warrior. It wasn't until his supposed death when he changed his name and his path that he began to take on the role of an assassin. For the past two years since that day, he had worked to make himself as invisible as possible. He hadn't learned Force Stealth, or better yet, had been unable to, but he had become skilled in other means. He was nearly quiet in his movements, even at a normal pace. He had also learned how to simply blend and become unnoticed around others.
Cuuldurach's attention was redirected by the lightning and he gave a smirk under his hood. A storm was indeed coming, but to him, it was more. As many felt the rising sun was a sign of a new day, he took to the storm in a similar manner. Getting into the speeder shortly after Andor, he made himself comfortable and waited for Andor to take them on.
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Gavin Phoenix
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Post by Gavin Phoenix on Aug 15, 2015 13:35:47 GMT -8
*On route to the city, Gavin got coordinates to an open spot for him to land his ship. Arriving, he landed and began cutting the power. He figured he'd have some time before Anya would get there. Leaving the spaceport, he decided to explore the city, seeing the sights they had to offer.*
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2015 11:25:22 GMT -8
Anya made her way into the city and parked the speeder. She had no idea where Gavin was at the moment, but it didn't matter if she didn't know. She could sense him and he her. Reaching out she could feel him nearby and quickly made her way in that direction. It was only a couple of minutes before she found him in front of one of the shops looking inside. With a smile she walked up to him.
"Long time no see."
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Post by Gavin Phoenix on Aug 16, 2015 11:27:49 GMT -8
*He smiled and looked to her when she spoke. It had been a few years since she went on her way. It was good seeing a familiar face again. He had been hiding away on Kiffu for quite some time. Recently, isolation had been his choice. In the end, he was tired of seeing people fade away. But at the same time, he was glad there was one person he could always look to.
"Indeed it has. How have you been?"
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2015 17:54:16 GMT -8
She ran up to him excitedly and hugged him. He was her adoptive father. While he had trained her in the Force and was also her master, he took her from the orphanage and let her know what it was like to have a family. It would be how she always looked at him, no matter how much she aged and how much he didn't. Stepping back, she became that child again around him, not the trained warrior who defended the Emperor.
"I've been pretty good. Guarding the Emperor has some dull moments, but it's not too bad. Standing around guarding when no one attacks, you know. But the purpose the Knights serve is good and I'm proud to be apart of it."
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Post by Gavin Phoenix on Aug 16, 2015 17:58:52 GMT -8
*He hugged her tightly before she let go, listening to her words.*
"I'm glad you've found something worth following. That's all I ever wanted for you. You make me proud, Anya."
*Turning he began walking through the streets, much like they had those first few days after her adoption ten years before. Looking back to her, he looked over her clothes. he had never seen her choice of attire since she left. He had to say he liked them.*
"I have to say, I like your clothes. A sense of tradition with a unique flare, a hint of professionalism with still free and wild. Definitely appears like a Jedi, but still standing out enough to make you different. It suits you well."
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Post by Luxeria on Aug 16, 2015 18:09:13 GMT -8
Luxeria had seen the location Anya parked her speeder and made a quick loop around to avoid raising suspicion from her. Finally finding a spot a little bit away from Anya's she parked her speeder and hopped out. She did what she could to stay far enough back and mingling with the crowd, blending so she didn't give herself away. Hopefully Anya hadn't noticed her before. Her auburn colored hair wasn't something that blended in a sea of the typical blondes, blacks, and browns.
As Anya continued on, Luxeria stood next to a group that was chatting away. She watched as her target began talking with a man. Looking at him, he was quite good looking. The choice of clothing, the vest half way zipped up, the shaggy sandy blonde hair, and above those piercing ice blue eyes definitely suggested a bad boy personality. It made her wonder if he was Anya's boyfriend. As she looked at him, slightly attracted, she began to feel his presence. Like Anya, there was darkness and light in him, though the darkness was clearer. It was strong but different from the Sith, just like the girl. Did she learn from him? Was there relationship different than what she thought? Maybe brother and sister? He looked barely twenty-five, though the power suggested something older.
The more she thought about the pair, the more curious she became. She wanted to know, no, needed to know the story on them. Maybe she could learn something from them, something to increase her own power. For now, though, she would continue to watch.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2015 13:37:07 GMT -8
She blushed a bit when he mentioned her clothes. "Thanks, I rather like them, yet I don't get to where them as often as I wish due to wearing the armor." She followed on behind Gavin as they began to walk.
They had walked around the shops for around half and hour, just talking away about anything and everything. All the while, she felt the presence of Luxeria nearby. She had felt it since leaving the Estate but paid no mind to it, assuming she was going to the city as she was. Yet, as time passed on, the presence stayed nearby. She tried to hide, yet she hadn't successfully hidden her presence.
Finally, she couldn't push the presence from her mind, realizing that she was following them. She laughed at what Gavin had said and spoke to him softly like telling him a secret, her actions never letting on that she knew what Luxeria was doing. "I believe we are being followed."
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Post by Gavin Phoenix on Aug 17, 2015 13:39:19 GMT -8
*Gavin leaned in as she whispered, nodding as she spoke.* "I felt it,too. Ever since you met up with me. I sense darkness and the way it flows suggests Sith. Yet, it's not very strong. I doubt it would be a problem for you."
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