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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2013 20:51:11 GMT -8
 Academy Grounds
The first floor of the residential area is located on the southeastern side of the main building, and is a separate structure from the academic and training building. Remnants of the former Emerald Order headquarters are located in the eastern courtyard, which has been designed to be a meditation garden. All other areas of the gardens on the academy grounds feature primarily existing flora indigenous to the area that has been landscaped to create a space suitable for meditation. The western courtyard is an open space suitable for social gatherings or more recreational use.
Residential Building - First Floor
The first floor has several groups of rooms suitable for students or visitors as well as space for storage and laundry. Dorm rooms have been grouped together to give it the feel of a community rather than a simple dormitory. A kitchen area is featured in the southwestern wing, as well as a conference room and areas for quiet individual or group study.
Residential Building - Second Floor
The basic layout of the second floor will mirror that of the first, with several common areas, a conference room, kitchen and dining area and spaces for storage. In place of the smaller rooms that share a refresher, more spacious individual suites have been provided; each featuring a bedroom, refresher, laundry area and a large open space that can be used however the occupant deems fit.
Academic and Training Building - First Floor
The first floor of the academy features, on the northern wall, four larger classrooms with smaller rooms located along the two corridors extending back from the entrance corridor. Restrooms are located at the front, or northern, section of each corridor. There are, just past the entrance corridor, in the center of the two corridors extending back from it, rooms that are suitable for offices or administrative areas. The western side of the first floor features an auditorium for any official or social gatherings, while the eastern side is dominated by a large training area.
Academic and Training Building - Second Floor
The second floor of the academy is devoted primarily to the archives and a meditation room. The archives have areas set aside for both antique books and other media as well as datacards and dataterminals. There are several areas designed for group study as well as smaller, more private nooks for individual study. The archives also feature a conference room, a secured vault as well as two rooms suitable for offices. The meditation room is located adjacent to the archives on the eastern side of the building.
Academic and Training Building - Third Floor
The third and final floor is designed with two circular rooms as the predominant features. The larger circular chamber is the academy's council meeting place, with the other rooms able to be used for small conferences or meditation. The smaller circular chamber features an indoor garden with the majority of the space given over to a pond and decorative gardens and a smaller area designed for use as a lounge suitable for either study or small gatherings.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2013 21:01:31 GMT -8
"If you mainly and Atlantis could do the honors." She gestured to the front door, she was sure that Atlantis had the key to that door anyways, with that said, she only stepped aside for a moment and looked at the Grandmaster and Architect expectantly.
Feeling a mild sense of nervousness begin to creep over her, originating, Elika knows herself well enough to know, from the fact that she feels anxious about how the members of the Mist Order will react upon seeing the interior of the academy for the first time, Elika takes a deep breath to try and settle her nerves before, hoping she sounds less nervous than she feels, looking back towards Atlantis and asking, "Ready then?" |
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Nov 24, 2013 9:07:33 GMT -8
Considering the matter settled for Franz would be playing sentry duty to Elika for whoever long he needed, Atlantis kept standing in silence in front of the Academy's door. It's not that he had nothing to say, it was more the fact that he had preferred to mute himself considering that the things that were being said didn't concern him directly, so instead of interjecting, or cutting anyone midsentence, he just held his tongue.
Upon hearing Mace's statement, Atlantis smiled sheepishly and looked at Elika with a humorous expression before chuckling nervously somewhat. He proceeded to even shake his head and roll his eyes playfully before producing the key after hearing Elika's stage whisper. "Preposterous for you not having the key." Atlantis commented with a chuckle before shaking his head, he would have thought that the one who did the finishing touches here would have handed Elika a key, wasn't it tradition? So that the architect could hand it to the ones that were going to occupy the place?
He had another set of key and without glancing over his shoulder, he tossed it in his cousin's direction after saying. "Franz, catch!" He looked back at Elika when she asked him if he was ready. Atlantis took a deep breath and smiled with hidden excitement. Placing the key in the hole, he did not turn it just yet, and he only looked at Elika with a warm smile. "More than ever ready, ready." Atlantis replied with a chuckle before dropping his hand from the key and actually extended his hand towards her so they could both unlock the door together. Whether she accepted to do it with him or if she did it on her own or on his own after a potentially back and forth, Atlantis finally pushed the door open and just stepped slightly aside to let her in first before stepping in soon enough.
He inhaled deeply, it smelled new but also felt empty right now, which was perfectly normal, and when he opened his eyes and turned on the general switch to light up the entire Academy, his eyes were sparkling with excitement and delight, to think that this was only the entrance hall, he was already that excited. "Wow..." He breathed out softly and in delight before glancing at everyone and telling all of them to just walk on in.
"I know it is early to tell you this and I may end up saying it again later but..." Atlantis turned to look at Elika with a joyous expression after he glanced at everyone else briefly. "Thank you. This.Is.Awesome!!!" He could no longer contain his excitement and actually ended up running down the hall and in jumping in circles and he did not care if he looked ridiculous and he did not care if he was making a fool of himself right now but currently, this was just too good. He even got on the ground and kissed the floor once, twice and even thrice. He stood up again to his fullest and cleared his throat even though he had just looked like a kid right now. "Ahem..." He scratched the back of his head and smirked sheepishly before walking back towards the group and stood next to Elika. "Where to next, my dearest Architect?"
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Nov 24, 2013 11:09:58 GMT -8
"Nice try gorgeous ... Usually I am not the kind to be swayed by that show of facial expression, the pout and the sniffles, but Elika being Elika and a dear friend of mine that I actually have come to love, I end up laughing and shaking my head before rolling my eyes exasperatedly and jokingly. If, I did not love you, that wouldn't have worked." I tell her sincerely before winking at her teasingly and blowing her a kiss.
Since I have taken care of replying to the easiest statement of all, Elika, now I return to being mute mulling over CKayne's earlier words about my relationship, or whatever that thing is, with Ryan. Step onto the damn ring, she says, plead the case, she also said. Usually, again, I am the type to go and get what I want but this, this whole thing is complicated. I actually like the whole no strings attached, because I can live freely and not be disappointed in the end, but when it gets to the point that I often cannot stop thinking about the guy and actually would lo— like to have him nearby, then I know that I am seriously attached to the guy.
"And what if he ends up splitting because I have actually said something? I ask her rhetorically, I really do not want to hear her reply to that, because I know her and I already know what she is going to tell me. No pain, no gain and carpe diem, like she has told me. I lift my hand pretty much telling her that I am putting this matter to rest for now, at least for this evening, since we have arrived in front of the Academy, I smile gratefully in her direction before saying. Thanks, baby girl."
Now then, the moment of truth, the reason why we are all gathered here, to visit this Academy. Even though, I am not sensitive, far from it actually, I am touched that Atlantis has extended the invitation to me too. Surprising but also not so much since he is in fact dating Crystal, who is my housemate and my other housemate is the one who has designed this place. I couldn't agree more with what Andros has said, it is truly a piece of art. Just the entrance, it already looks great and it is dark right now. I obviously cannot see it entirely but just this facade, it's lovely and very fitting to the Jedi here.
When the door is finally open, I peer inside for a moment and follow everyone else inside, I cannot help but to look around for a moment with delight. On the verge of complimenting the design, I just see lover boy running and jumping around the place like a kid who has just opened his Christmas present. Pursing my lips to stop myself from laughing, I actually cannot hold that in and end up laughing lowly and soon I glance at Crystal and Elika before shaking my head in amusement. "He is like a big kid. I state the obvious evidently and just look at Atlantis with an amused expression. It's adorable, I slightly tug Crystal on her arm and purse my lips, the trace of humor not leaving me. You should pinch his cheek."
I like the fact that lover boy can be serious when he needs to be serious and I also like it when he acts that way, it is endearing. Crystal sure is never bored with the man, and I am truly happy for her that she is with him, that she has found a guy that suits her needs and balances her out whatever the occasion may be. When Atlantis asks where next, I look at Elika expectantly and smile, the tour isn't done, that much is true, and the drinks will come later ...
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Andros Vyridian
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Post by Andros Vyridian on Nov 24, 2013 14:55:23 GMT -8
Andros wasn't one to speak many words but when he was around people he cared about, and actually do anything for them to protect them, even give his life for them, he would speak more when he needed to speak. All of the people assembled here, he would give his life for without having second thoughts about it. No exception. At all. So when Elika thanked him and stopped there, he solely inclined his head knowing exactly what she wanted to convey. "Tomorrow it is then..." He finally said before glancing momentarily in Crystal's direction before looking back at Elika. "I'll be adding a plus one though." Andros added on although he was quick to reassure her by saying. "Crystal, if she is available too, tomorrow."
He knew that Elika didn't like being in a big crowd, he was the same after all, he still remembered that talk they once had behind the Misty Lodge when she had an anxiety attack, but for this case, the people that were going to be there were people that she knew so, he didn't see any problem with that. "My office, tomorrow after I manage to move around some of the things on my schedule." He did not expound further on that matter, but he was sure that Mace was aware of the fact that Sunsoar had come in earlier to see him and relayed a message from the Senator, that he was in charge for the time being until he came back.
Andros remembered staring at Jesse, no trace of a sneer on his expression, none whatsoever. He had just stared at the Major and indicated that he had received the message loud and clear. He did not ask for the reasoning at all. He did not inquire about it further, it just happened that deep inside of him, he knew that there had been something wrong with Raan, maybe not him directly. Still, Andros had swore to uphold his position and what it entailed, and if in the future, Raan wanted to speak with him, then the man knew exactly where to find Andros. Nothing more, nothing less. He was certain that Mace would know what was going on, but he did not ask and besides, she wouldn't tell, she would after all say that it wasn't her story to tell anyways.
Pushing his thoughts aside, he ended up looking at Crystal for a moment before addressing her. "Crystal, when you have some time tomorrow, please join me for the raceways talk proposal. Elika will be there with Evadne. So whenever you are free, let me know, please." Too much work talk but he really wanted this to work for Elika's benefit, and he would always make time for her whenever it was necessary. He looked back at Elika and smiled faintly before staying his tongue as they were all right up in front of the Academy waiting to be admitted inside.
Andros took a step back and waited for either Atlantis and/or Elika to open the door, and when the deed was finally done, he lowered all of the glowrods and turned them off before holding onto the most of them but some he handed those to Franz, because it was convenient. Just when he picked his head up, he saw Atlantis acting like a kid which caused Andros to shake his head and roll his eyes exasperatedly. "You should be glad that Lily has an injunction against the press concerning you, brother, otherwise many would already be here taking a snapshot of what you are doing and how ridiculous you are." Andros said dryly before shaking his head slightly and smirking mischievously while he actually waited patiently as to where their next destination was to be. But from what he could see right then and there, he already knew that it was going to be spectacular as the visit went on.
"Pinch both of his cheeks, not just one, but both." Andros reiterated Lily's comment and even put some addendum to that before he shrugged nonchalantly.
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Post by Franz Delgrave on Nov 25, 2013 10:55:32 GMT -8
Franz inclined his head when Elika said that she had the adjustment under control, so to speak and he ended up shaking his head when she asked if those glasses were horrible. "No, they are not." He told her sincerely with a smile before tilting his head on the side. "They actually look good on you." Franz added on with a grin. "I only asked if you wanted me to adjust them, because I know how it can turn out irritating when it doesn't go your way." He did not know why he was inclined to explain but he felt like he had to because he didn't want to offend Elika.
Pushing that matter aside when she had decided on the fact that he was going to be on sentry duty when it came to her, he smiled gratefully. Actually there was nothing more he could say or show as far as emotions went, due to the fact that he was actually grateful for that. It might have been boredom for her, but to him it meant something else, it would give him potentially some social interaction or just something. He didn't know and he did not want to get ahead of himself right now.
Now that they had arrived to their intended destination, Franz stood slightly back and only when Atlantis called out his attention, did he look in his cousin's direction and caught the key in midair with a smirk. "My gratitude, Atlantis." Franz inclined his head before pocketing the key and waited to be admitted inside of the Academy. He had not seen it yet, and he hadn't seen the blueprints actually, so this was actually a surprise for him. When the door finally opened, his eyes widened with excitement and he smiled widely before stepping further into the entrance hall and he turned around himself while looking around.
"Wow!" He exclaimed before laughing and running up to Atlantis and jumping onto his back to hold onto him like a koala. He looked in Elika's direction and smiled happily, excitedly. "This is too cool, PekaPeka! I love it!" He chuckled before dropping from Atlantis' back and smiled happily, his eyes were dancing in excitement. "Yeah, what Model Face said, where to next?" He asked excitedly as he looked quickly around expectantly.
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Post by Mace Jhiera Vos on Nov 25, 2013 13:01:26 GMT -8
Now that they were here, Mace could not help but to think that some people were really lacking currently. It was a pity in a way but at the same time she understood their reasons why they were absent. She wasn't holding her breath if they were going to show up because point was, she had preferred not to set up high expectations, that of course, depended on the matter and what they were dealing with. And what they were all dealing with definitely took precedence to visiting the Academy. She just wished often, that. . . Actually, no never mind about what she wished, it was their choice and while she would still support them in those things, far from her to sway them one way or the other, to say or not to say.
When Atlantis moved in to get the door open, Mace took a step back and closed her eyes briefly trying to wash away those troubles and problems that occurred during the day by taking a deep breath. She just couldn't and while she still kept her expressions in check when she opened her eyes, she was glad that right now, she possessed the stygium in her lightsaber before her emotions would come like a torrent. . .
Glancing briefly over her shoulder, knowing that someone was still shadowing them somehow, Mace glanced back at the group that had entered the Academy, she wondered for a moment if perhaps one of them should actually tell the officer on duty to go home and relax because nothing would happen further tonight but just this, the visit, or invite the person to join them.
"I know that it's not my call but. . ." Began to say Mace but she actually cut herself short when she saw Atlantis jumping around like a kid and he was soon joined by Franz too, which caused Lily to comment on the former's behavior and tell Crystal to pinch him. She kept looking at the scene with a placid expression and the only thing that betrayed her right now, it was the smirk on the corner of her lips.
Lifting her hand slightly in Atlantis' direction before they continued their visit, she looked at the man and also Elika, since it concerned the officer outside. "It's about the officer outside, who has been following you all ever since you have left the lakehouse. Should we tell the person to join us, or relieve them from duty?" Whichever the decision might have been, it obviously wasn't that important but still, she felt bad for the person outside. Sure he/ she could have been used to it but considering that there were four of them that manipulated the Force entirely, then she couldn't really foresee any trouble here, especially if someone was being targeted here.
Her piece said, Mace glanced around the hall for the longest time and smiled warmly at what she was seeing, she knew that she wasn't the type to show that much of emotions or speak a lot, unlike some but she still had a genuine smile on her lips, especially when she looked at Elika to convey the fact that she was really liking what she was seeing so far.
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Nov 26, 2013 5:03:13 GMT -8
Crystal looked at her friend very jadedly knowing deep inside that even though Lily had those existential questions when it came to men, not a lot was supposed to stop her childhood friend. She knew often men were intimidated by women who held high positions and exhibited an independent persona but this case, Ryan was, is a doctor, so how exactly could he be intimidated by Lily when it came to the job that she did? Knowing that her friend only apprehended the rejection or just being let down by a guy, she decided to not comment on that especially since Lily, also, decided to move that matter aside for now and just carry on with what they were supposed to do at present time. Besides, deep inside Crystal already knew that her friend knew what she was going to answer to that question and she shook her head slightly because Lily really had nothing to thank her for, she had done nothing whatsoever. Instead, Crystal should actually be the one to do the thanking, because up until now, she had refused to talk about her brother and the relationship he had with her childhood friend.
Simple as that and enough said.
Crystal looked up at the people she was with and ultimately her gaze focused on Franz and Elika particularly, it appeared that he was going to play bodyguard then. "I believe that makes four or five, sweetie." Crystal commented on the number of bodyguards Elika had been accumulating ever since they have known each other. She smiled warmly only to say that she was teasing and she looked at Franz with a warm expression. "At least you'll have a chattier company, right?" She asked Elika mainly before looking back at her friend with a knowing expression. Compared to Lucy, Franz wasn't too much of a statue, unless that had changed ever since he disappeared for a few months. That matter aside though, she found no inconvenience for Franz to hang around the lakehouse, it would be good to see him more, she guessed.
She snapped out of her thoughts when she heard Andros and technically one of her bosses call out for her attention, she focused onto the man who was the Vice-Governor and inclined her head automatically. "Anytime, Andros. Your proposal has been tagged as a priority for a while now, so it is actually whenever you have the time, just tell me when to show up at the meet." She told him seriously and sincerely. Crystal knew that his workload had increased throughout the day, she had heard rumors that the Senator had taken a leave of absence to deal with a personal matter and the man in charge currently was the Vice-Governor, until further notice. The details, afterwards, she really had no idea but those were just office talks, one that her personal assistant had relayed to her earlier that afternoon. One thing was sure right now, she was glad that Elika had what she was wishing for, and that was to work immediately and quickly, considering that apparently she would be there the following day with her boss.
Crystal was so caught up in her thoughts that she really wasn't paying that much attention to the ongoings right before her, and it was only when Lily tugged her arm did she notice that Atlantis was walking back in their direction with Franz latched onto his back. She looked at the two men and shook her head in mock exasperation before giggling softly. "Yes, perhaps I ought to pinch both of his cheeks, but not just his, Spikey too." She said as soon as her laughter subsided. Now, compared to the two guys, the third councilor, Mace, really demure, seemed to only be there glancing at her surroundings but never once she showed that same excitement the guys were exhibiting. Mace was actually thinking about the person that had been following them since the very beginning and since she had no say in that. To the public and the rest of the population, except a handful, she was still a non-sensitive chief financial officer for the government, she really had no say on the military body. "Either way work for me, but I do believe that it's the person's concerned decision." She knew exactly that one of them, ultimately could dismiss the officer outside, and that was the Vice-Governor himself, even Atlantis could, she had no doubt about that considering that he was the Grandmaster of this Order and Mace, perhaps would have a say to that just like Franz. Although, Crystal knew that they had a certain division in the dealings on this planet and she really hadn't thought about that question. Then again, perhaps Elika could do something about that too?
Crystal shrugged and looked expectantly in Elika's direction on whether they should proceed with the visit, or actually either tell the officer to join them, or just dismiss the person from duty for the evening...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2013 20:58:43 GMT -8
Academy Grounds - Eastern Courtyard
Najwa, the female Weequay UDF sergeant Lucine had asked to undertake the task of acting as Elikapeka's bodyguard for the evening, watches with her inky black and deep-set eyes as the trio of recon drones zip silently off to take up the positions on the academy grounds she has programmed them to set off towards, and then lifts a wrinkled, leathery, brown hand, slipping it beneath the ends of the twenty isolation braids bound in a ponytail at the top of her head to rub the back of her neck for a moment before, with a glance at her datapad to confirm that the drones are in place and that their combined vantage points afford her a clear view of as many approaches to the academy as possible, selecting an observation point for herself that provides her ample concealment and cover even though she knows that the likelihood of any of her security measures proving to be necessary is, in all probability, absolutely nil. Having spent twenty years among a predominantly alien - to her - population on an alien world, Najwa is accustomed to solitude, both that that comes from being a member of a species that many, if not most, of the universe's residents remain woefully ignorant of, and that of the self imposed variety; her task this evening and the silence and isolation it entails are not uncomfortable for the Weequay, who comes, after all, from a species possessed of the ability to communicate non-verbally.
Residential Building - Entrance Hall
When Lily informs her that, were it not for the the fact that she were loved by Lily, her pout would not have had the desired effect, Elikapeka smiles sweetly and innocently, asking rhetorically with a wink that is theatrically just the slightest bit more wicked than sweet, "It's a good thing, then, that you love me, isn't it?" Turning, or more accurately, returning her attention to Franz when he says that her spectacles do not look as hideous as she fears, Elika rolls her eyes with an amused smile, as incapable as ever of taking a compliment without at least a hint of self-deprecation, and then, when he indicates that the matter of his acting as sentry is settled with a silent smile, nods just as silently to convey that she has noted what he indicated, her own smile revealing that she is just as pleased as he with the arrangement; not only, Elika thinks, will it be nice to see more of Franz than circumstance has recently allowed, but it will, if what she has intuited of his mood is at all accurate, also probably prove to be a boon to him to be around her, Crystal and Lily, their combined efforts, she hopes, almost certain to prove capable of lifting his spirits.
Laughing when Crystal refers to the current count of body guards that Elika has accumulated, Elika nods and asks jokingly, "Only four or five? I feel like it should be higher, and then nods, agreeing, Chattier will be a welcome change, that is for sure. I'm not sure my lieutenant and I have even reached double digits in terms of actual exchanges if you don't count all the ma'am's, which, to her credit, she does manage to use to convey a vastly complex and rich multitude of things. "
When Andros says that Crystal will be joining them tomorrow if she is free for the meeting with him, followed by Crystal's agreement to be free and join them to discuss his proposal, Elika smiles at Crystal to convey that she is glad to have her with them, and then, tugging compulsively at her right sleeve and then her left, tells Andros, "Just let us know when you find the opening in your schedule you need, and I'll have Evadne meet us at your office."
Smiling sheepishly when Atlantis, just before they all enter the residential building, notes that it is silly that she was not given a key to the academy, Elika explains unnecessarily, "I didn't know you'd want to wait for me to be here the first time you entered the academy, actually, so I had Evadne make sure you had the keys, and then, falling silent rather than intrude further on the moment, which she considers as belonging predominantly to the Jedi, begins to step back to allow Atlantis to open the doors and enter ahead of her, only to see that he is holding his hand towards her so that they can open the door together. With a smile that is equal parts nervous, as she nearly always is when accompanying a client into their home or business or whatever she has designed for them, and pleased to be included in what she considers to be a moment belonging more to Atlantis than her, Elika places her hand in his and, together, they turn the key and open the doors. Watching Atlantis' exuberant reaction to the interior causes most of Elika's apprehension about how pleased he and the other Jedi will be with the final results of her efforts, and Elika, putting her hands into the side pockets of her trench coat to keep herself from compulsively fidgeting with her sleeves, smiles with blushing cheeks when Atlantis , followed by Franz, thanks her, shaking her head to indicate that the thanks are not necessary since, in her eyes, the academy is the result of her talents combined with the Jedi's vision of what they had wanted.
Turning towards Mace when asked about the UDF officer that has apparently accompanied them all the way to the academy, Elika bites her lower lip absently as she considers how to answer, remaining silent for a moment before, basing her answer on how she imagines her lieutenant would react, saying, "Um, it's probably better to just leave them to what they're doing, actually, I think," recalling how her lieutenant almost always refuses to leave even when it would seem as though Elika were in no need of additional protection; the UDF officer, Elika imagines, is no more likely to leave what she considers to be her duty than her lieutenant would unless ordered to do so by her commanding officer.
When it becomes apparent that she will acting as the tour guide, which, in retrospect, Elika admits is not so terribly surprising, Elika smiles with a hint of embarrassment before, after taking a deep breath to collect herself and put on her professional personae in an effort to rise to the occasion, saying, "Why don't we start by touring one of the student living areas? Orienting herself and taking her right hand from her pocket to gesture towards a branch in the entrance hallway leading towards the eastern side of the building, Elika smiles more comfortably and, thumb keeping her sleeve from riding down, waves the hand in what she thinks of as a military hand signal thingie to move out as she cheerfully says, Let's move out!"
After they have walked through one of the student living areas, which feature groups of rooms sharing living areas to encourage a close-knit community feel rather than a strictly academic one, Elika leads everyone to the academic building so that they can see, among other areas, one of the classrooms; the training room; the archives; and the council chambers, before returning once more to the residential building, where she takes everyone to the communal dining hall . . .
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Franz Delgrave
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Post by Franz Delgrave on Oct 11, 2014 12:13:11 GMT -8
Franz had been up since before the break of dawn. There was nothing really that forced him to do that but over the last few months, he had been more of an early riser than a sleeping in kind of guy. He had been more of a teacher than just a simpleton that would usually be on the joking side. He was in one of the training rooms, he had activated the mist ventilations and was surrounded by it while he was sitting crossed legs on the ground.
The only thing he had been doing since he had been up was to meditate but also listen with attention to any sounds that may interest him. Just sounds, nothing more and nothing less. Despite the calm that surrounded him, he could hear the breathing of the younglings in this academy and surprisingly that calmed him even more, they seemed to be at peace and clearly sleeping peacefully until it was time for them to rise and time for them to continue their teachings, with him, with Mace, with Ayla and also with Atlantis who usually came here right before every children woke up.
What made him open his eyes was when he heard his datapad sounding off notifying him that he had received a message. Standing up from his sitting position and using the Force to push the button and evacuate the mist, Franz grabbed his datapad and read Atlantis' message. He had nothing against it of course and it would be a different change from what he had established to be his daily routines now...
He had to still think about it, but before ever replying first, he knew that he first had to supervise that morning class he had promised a few of the younglings. Franz walked out of the training room and waited for the young ones to get to the training area knowing that they would be up soon and ready. "Good morning everyone." Franz said with a friendly smile but also a friendly tone, usually he was the kind to turn into a chatterbox, he usually was the kind to joke with this or that person but he stopped doing that a while ago.
"Follow me." Franz led them all to the training room that he previously occupied and had instructed all of them to rely on their senses to avoid the non fatal blaster shot sent their way with their lightsabers. Franz knew that it always began with the basics and they really couldn't bypass that training, he had been through that when he was young too. Although there were some children that excelled in that, some seemed too confident for his taste, he kept observing them with attention each and every one of them. It was a fact that some were better than others but it was also a fact that a lot relied too much in wanting to show they were the best.
Usually whenever those things happened, Franz often sent them in the Kiffar Masters direction to bring them down a notch and teach them some humility. Franz never knew how Mace or Ayla did it and maybe it was thanks to their innate powers but in any case, he knew that the Vos cousins always dealt perfectly with difficult cases. Right now though it wasn't that bad, so Franz just continued to observe until he dismissed the class an hour later. For now his teaching was done and he could now answer that request Atlantis had made.
Hitting the "reply to all" on his datapad to include everyone that was in the holonet message, Franz just began to type in his coded message.
That settled and done, Franz walked out of the academy to await further instructions about this matter really. If he should find Elika now and already replace Lucy or just wait a little while until everything was crystal clear on several ends.
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Atlantis Vyridian
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Oct 13, 2014 10:54:26 GMT -8
Just like Atlantis had intended, he had found Ryan in front of the government building's entrance. He asked Ryan if he still wanted to drive or not but that wasn't that important either way, Ryan had already been there, so he would know the way anyways, but in any case, they both made their way to the academy so that Atlantis could get Ryan settled into a room and perhaps meet with the others if they weren't busy. Fact was, more often than not everyone was busy for one thing or another but Atlantis never pried unless he felt compelled to do so. Maybe he could have a talk with Franz too about that assignment he had offered but glancing at his chrono he might have been already teaching.
Atlantis got out of the hovercar the moment they arrived at their destination and he grabbed Ryan's bag before gesturing to the doc to follow him. "I'll give you the plans of the academy on your datapad, that way you don't lose yourself." Atlantis said thoughtfully, sure Ryan had been here before but he hadn't been everywhere in the academy and it was quite vast and easy to be lost into if people didn't know their way.
He led him to the residential area and checked the dataterminal that showed which rooms were occupied and which weren't. Often times some younglings were put together if space was lacking, if they were staying here, just to teach them how to coexist together. Atlantis found one and selected the room before asking for Ryan's thumb-print that way he could access the room and everyone would know that it was already occupied. "There is nothing much in that room, it's spartan, bed, bathroom and all. But I am sure that you will be okay there." Bringing him towards the room, Atlantis gestured towards it to let him use his print and get settled however he wanted.
"I have to check on the others, just comm me if you need me." He said before turning around to take his leave. He could feel multiple signatures in this academy, he could sense excitement too, they seemed really eager to start their day. Taking a deep breath to relax himself for a little bit he glanced towards one of the training rooms seeing it occupied by a teacher and students learning lightsaber forms and others were more interested in force powers. At least so far so good and he could also tell that Franz was nearby but he dared not interrupt his cousin as he was giving a class too. Atlantis had his morning free right now but he had to check on some of the administrative things, sure it wasn't his job but he made a point to visit each time and inquire about what was needed.
At least that occupied him most of the morning until he felt his datapad signaling him that he had received a message and glancing at it, he saw that it was from Franz. His cousin seemed to be nearby still, Atlantis went to find him and he placed a hand on his shoulder. "Don't mention it." Atlantis told him sincerely before blinking once. Franz had just changed ever since... He just did, they could all see that and maybe he just needed a breath of fresh air and maybe... Actually Atlantis didn't know but he knew that Franz did not talk much anymore, or at least he didn't talk like he used to. Joking, just being happy-go-lucky. "Don't worry about us here, your only focus will have to be her." Atlantis smiled briefly before inclining his head. "You should go find her, I am sure she missed you and I am sure that you have missed her too."
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Post by Franz Delgrave on Oct 14, 2014 11:41:09 GMT -8
The moment he felt a hand on his shoulder, Franz looked at the person and inclined his head slightly. Even though Atlantis' words were reassuring, that everyone had everything under control here, Franz just couldn't stop thinking that maybe sooner or later he would be needed here. He wasn't doubting his cousin, he wasn't doubting everyone's abilities here to maintain the peace but also continue the teachings, it was just that maybe he felt that potentially something might happened here.
"Okay." Franz blinked once and inclined his head soon after. Pulling the hood up of his cloth to cover his face it was one of the only Jedi thing he had kept, the white cloth that once belonged to Virgil Solaris and his lightsaber. "May the Force be with you, Atlantis." Franz finally said before walking over to the hovercar that he mainly used.
Settling into it, Franz made his way towards the government building as he received that message from Andros a few minutes ago that soon enough the three women were going to lunch and that the Lieutenant would soon be relieved, therefore it was unthinkable to not even keep an eye on Elika and everyone else with her...
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Post by Ryan Solaris on Oct 19, 2014 4:20:05 GMT -8
Ryan had followed Atlantis silently towards the depth of the academy. He had been here before but never this deep and he was so enthralled by the construction, the overall architecture of the place. He was told before that it was done by Elika and now he could fully admire the creativity she had put into this place.
"Uh huh..." He replied absent mindedly at Atlantis' first statement. He was definitely going to need a digital map to this place and he did not want to really disturb this or that kid to find his way because he knew that they were here to be studious and learn from the Jedi here.
"Uh what?" Ryan asked soon enough when Atlantis stopped walking nearly causing him to crash into the man's back. Ryan blinked a few times and looked at his cousin before noticing that he was asking for something and he finally got it when Atlantis showed him, Ryan proceeded to get his thumb print scanned and just officially be a bunker of the academy.
"I can live with that cugino, as long as I give the three of them the privacy they need, I am perfectly fine with this." Ryan told him sincerely as he discovered the room, it was functional no doubt and there were no traces of attachment on the walls but just a bed and empty spaces all around. Ryan didn't mind one bit and he looked at Atlantis gratefully before inclining his head. Obviously the man was busy after all he was the Grandmaster of the Order here, so that was to be expected.
Closing the door behind him, Ryan dumped his bag onto the bed while he took a little moment to acclimate himself to this room. But it was with a faint smile that he did so and it was also with happy thoughts that he glanced around before finding his comlink to contact his own brother to just hear from Ares and check how he had been doing lately...
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Oct 25, 2014 13:01:10 GMT -8
Like every other days, Atlantis had gone to check if anything was needed back at the Academy, if anything was lacking. He still had time to kill since he didn't have to give any class until later. He found himself talking from time to time with some students who were asking advices from him and each time he gladly stopped what he might have been doing to focus his attention on the student. He knew that with the rise of learners here, he had to think about other several things...
Like adding more teachers, getting someone else to maintain the day to day of operations in the Academy and he had to admit that it was starting to be strenuous on him. Of course he had received some people in the past but it either did not work out... Or they had completely given up because it was so much work.
Now he knew that they were down a councilor but that really wasn't problematic due to the fact that they could all teach whichever classes were necessary. He really had to find a solution though and very soon. No one ever told him how to actually manage an Order but he did get some pointers from Mace back then and well it did help but he also understood that he had to really find a solution to get this Academy work perfectly.
He was thankful for some external help from people that no doubt was due to his own brother considering that some of the farmers had been cooking here for the students but still Atlantis knew that they had their own lives, their own chores to deal with than coming all the way here to take care of the students too.
At least there was a cleaning crew and at least whenever something dramatic happened here like a destruction or an explosion he had managed to get that quickly cleaned up and repaired. But he really needed an administrator, a few more teachers to shed himself at least of a part of that responsibility. He just knew he had to delegate. Thankfully though Mace, Ayla and Franz always exceeded his expectations and always made sure that nothing was lacking and that was always done as they always covered different areas.
Hopefully a solution would present to him sooner or later but for now nothing was missing after he checked if everything was in order around the place...
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Nov 12, 2014 1:46:44 GMT -8
After checking everything that was to check, Atlantis found himself by the end of the day in the gardens of the academy. He just couldn’t believe that time flew that quickly and usually this was the part where he would be heading to the lakehouse to spend the evening with Crystal but not this evening and maybe not this weekend either. Either way, to those that had families in Umgul, Atlantis let the younglings and even padawans head home for the weekend. To those that were unfortunate, Atlantis took his time to actually help some of the farmers to cook them a worthy meal for the evening and just watched all of them settle back into their quarters when the lights went out…
Now that he had some time to breathe, Atlantis sat in the mist and crossed his legs to meditate. He always found that the gardens were the perfect place for him, whether it was here or back at the lakehouse, this evening though it was at the academy.
For now, he let the Force flow through him peacefully and just when he opened his eyes, it seemed that the garden was crowded but that was far from being the case. Several students seemed to be coming to and fro, or at least he could tell that those were the students considering the height and the linear shape of the silhouettes he was currently seeing, he could only assume that it was from the cloak right then and there, until a silhouette disappeared and then another and another. Those that had gone through the garden beyond those twenty-five hours, Atlantis could no longer see those silhouettes but at least a few more remained but still, he more or less had to perfect that because to him, that wasn’t really working the way he wanted it to work.
Atlantis was about to continue his training in order to get a hold on how to correctly get those silhouettes he was seeing in the mist be shaped precisely so that he could have a perfect rendering sooner or later of those silhouettes but before he could even close his eyes again, Atlantis felt a slight disturbance. He stood up from his sitting position and started to pinpoint his very own identical twin brother because as far as Atlantis was concerned, currently Andros was the sole declared darksider on this planet. It wasn’t Andros though; he seemed perfectly calm and appeased.
So who was it…? Before he could even continue his line of thoughts, Atlantis heard his datapad’s tone that signaled him that he had received a message. Grabbing his datapad from its holder on his belt, Atlantis read the message and noticed that it was from Franz and it was sent to everyone in the Mist Order. Franz’s message confirmed Atlantis’ own feelings about having another darksider on the planet but it had disappeared quickly in fact. Sighing softly, Atlantis hit the reply button to say that he had in fact felt it but it was too brief to let him pinpoint the right location.
Usually, Atlantis wouldn’t be that worried but the fact that it came and went quickly, that was just making his suspicion heightening slowly. This planet was by itself was neutral at least that was what the government said it was, and the Mist Order wasn’t supposed to act as the police if and when those said darksiders were around and if they weren’t belligerent but this time, he wondered why all of a sudden there was clearly another darksider and why it had disappeared as quickly as it appeared. That by itself was suspicious to Atlantis…
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2014 18:13:55 GMT -8
Enroute to Mist Order Academy
Since Conall is perfectly capable of handling rounding up surveillance for the wits that will be released, Nazani takes the Rangers up on the offer to go along with them to the academy. Aninh hadn’t talked much other than to issue orders, but from what little speculation accompanying the orders there was, Nazani gathers that the Ranger is going to follow more or less the same investigative pathway that she and Nemes had been set out on; finding out who benefits from Sike’s death and see where it leads them while also consulting with the Jedi of the Mist Order to see if they can help identifying the Force user responsible for the murders.
Getting into the passenger seat of Aninh’s speeder, Nazani throws out a few conversational lines as they get underway to see if she can get the Ranger talking so she can get a better bead on her. “Must be handy having a slicer as a partner, huh? Was that legal by the way? The, she holds up her hands to make air quotes, accessing the MG’s records? Waving a hand, Nazani assures Aninh, Not that I’m complaining. Saved us some time, right? Kept us from bothering the Vee Gee too, which is probably for the best. Of course, we might want to talk to him at some point anyway, see if he has any enemies and all. What do you make of the perp impersonating Vyridian? Had to be a reason, right? Calling him out maybe? Maybe his brother will have some ideas, yeah? About enemies I mean. You ever had a case with a darksider before? This is my first. Mist Order usually handles the Forcie side of things on Umgul when we have them. Not that we have a lot. We might want to check into having one of the Jedi join the investigation, right? They have investigators, don't they? Pretty sure they do. You ever work with Jedi before?”
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2014 8:37:18 GMT -8
Regrets. Chew on. Rising out of the mist.
As soon as Pakchoian starts shot gunning questions at her, Madieke regrets having made the suggestion they ride together. Used to working alone or with Nuala, who is not the chatty type, Madieke would have preferred to have used the time spent traveling to organize her thoughts and turn the facts that she has learned around to see if she can get an idea of how they might fit together. The case is not likely to be resolved quickly, meaning that she will need to work with the detectives, and so Madieke decides to try and make an effort to get along with Pakchoian. Rather than responding to every question, Madieke picks two of them and says, “I’ve worked a few cases with Force users in the past, but does not offer any additional detail. Most Sector Rangers avoid working with Jedi, primarily due to having issues with Force users in general in most cases, but Madieke has never had any problems or issues with Jedi herself. The few times she had found herself working alongside them, the Jedi proved to be valuable allies. Madieke has only worked one case involving a dark side Force user, but it was enough to make her wary of the prospect of matching wits with or directly confronting another. I’ve been thinking about why the assailant would have impersonated Vyridian, Madieke says next, It could be a fear tactic, or one chosen just to create a lot of confusion. Vyridian’s reputation will make any of the organizations not in on the ruse more inclined to keep their heads down out of fear he’s gone rogue or, once it’s clear neither the PD or any other agency is going to go after him, that he has the support of the system. Either way, it will make it easier for the responsible organization to maneuver while the perception he was responsible persists.”
Hoping that she has given Pakchoian enough to chew on, Madieke doesn’t say more, lighting a cigarette and smoking in silence as they continue on towards the academy.
The academy is an impressive sight, rising out of the mist as they near it. Madieke brings her speeder down near what looks like a residential building, stepping out as Nuala arrives on her swoop bike. Nodding towards an entry beyond the garden area just ahead of where they set down once the others are ready, Madieke leads the way towards it. Unless they are met or stopped on the way, Madieke will knock on the door or use any buzzer or bell that might be available to alert those within the academy of their presence, and then steps back to wait for someone to arrive.
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Post by Mace Jhiera Vos on Nov 15, 2014 9:47:30 GMT -8
It was late at night but it did not deter Ayla Vos from still training into one of those training rooms within the academy. . . Going through currently a physical and mind training, she had been tasked by Mace to strengthen her mind because sooner or later she would be tasked with something important that only she could teach at some point.
Being that much into her current training, Ayla had not been aware of any threatening presence while being lost in her task, and the only distraction that caused her to snap out of her concentration was when she heard her datapad signal her that she had received a message, actually two messages now. Extending her arm to shut down all of the devices that had been working during her training, the mist from the room soon entirely disappeared leaving the entire training room with some training droids laying on the ground all either shredded into pieces or just having a hole in the middle of where the torso would have been located to any sentient beings.
Walking over to her personal effects, Ayla picked up her datapad first and foremost to read the message and she closed her eyes briefly before pulling her hair tie slowly to let her now shoulder length hair fall freely. For now though, there was nothing she could do about what Franz might have felt and what Atlantis had confirmed because she clearly had no idea insofar. On the verge to reply to that statement though, Ayla looked at her side and furrowed her eyebrows thoughtfully as she could feel several people approaching the academy.
Grabbing her dark leather jacket that she got branded on one of her shoulders with the Mist Order’s logo but also her clan’s that she answered to, although she answered more to Mace currently with how ridiculous Honoros had been acting. She was perfectly fine by that and she wasn’t ashamed to say that she and the General had grown little by little farther than they were used to. All because of that matter that was causing a fuss that in her opinion wasn’t even a problem to begin with.
That though was a story for another time and right now, Ayla was on her way to greet the newcomers that would arrive soon, but before she even stepped out of the training room, Ayla cleared all of the broken droids to a side and pushed them entirely to a trap that would be heading to being recycled or just put back to its feet, if that were even possible. . .
Finally arriving at the entrance of the academy, she automatically opened the door of it considering that at this time, the academy was closed and Atlantis had sent the pupils home if they were locals. Either way, Ayla stepped out into the mist and noticed three women before her, lifting her hand briefly right in front of her to clear the mist around them and keep them at bay, Ayla had a placid expression onto her expression as she greeted all of them.
“Not a social call, I presume.” Said Ayla before lowering her hand to her side where her lightsaber hilt was hanging. Considering the time of the day or the evening, she could only come to that conclusion and also something else, maybe it was related to that dark sider that she had not felt but was made aware of by some messages.
And no, despite being a mind reader matching Mace’s ability more or less, she was not about to intrude into any of their thoughts because she was taught better than that, and she would also despise it if some people did that to her, although for her part, she had put up enough barriers around her mind that would render people who usually are able to read minds come up with a black hole from her part.
“Please follow me, I will lead you to the Grandmaster.” Whether the three of them were aware of her name right now, actually Ayla did not care, for all she knew they were here to see the man of the academy, and that was Atlantis Vyridian so she did not waste her time to show them the way towards the garden where she knew he often was in the evenings if he weren’t back at Crystal’s. . .
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2014 10:49:02 GMT -8
Deduction. Fond. Wrapper.
The blue eyed brunette in the leather jacket that greets them doesn't look like a traditional Jedi, but the hand to the lightsaber hilt on her hip move is indication enough to Madieke that the woman probably has a larger role in the academy than just answering the door. There are not too many reasons people in suits knock on doors this late at night, even when one of them looks like a punk rocker, and so leather jacket's conclusion that they are here on business does not require much deduction. Before Madieke has the chance to explain why they are here or who they are looking for, leather jacket saves her the trouble, having also correctly arrived at the conclusion that they are here to see the individual in charge, which in this case means Atlantis Vyridian.
"Thank you," Madieke tells leather jacket as they follow her towards the garden where she anticipates Atlantis can be found. Not fond of idle conversation herself, Madieke can appreciate leather jacket's terse conversational style even if the others do not, and also respects it enough that she doesn't bother to say anything else.
Nuala, who has a placid expression that is nearly always mistaken for boredom or mild irritation, follows beside Madieke with her laptop dataterminal hanging at her side in it's shoulder bag even though she does not expect to need it while they are here. After taking her ear buds from her multi-pierced ears and turning her music off, Nuala searches the pockets of her black leather jacket for one of the zherry flavored lollipops she brought along in case she got the urge for a cigarette while somewhere, like a Jedi academy for instance, that it might be frowned upon. Wadding the wrapper up after removing it from the lollipop and putting it in her pocket, Nuala tucks the candy into the side of her mouth and puts her hands in her pockets.
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Nov 15, 2014 12:16:39 GMT -8
Atlantis remained all of this time in the gardens, mainly due to the fact that he knew this place felt like a semblance of his past back on Anobis. This area after all used to belong to the old EO headquarter here on Umgul. It was also here at this very place that he had received an envoy, it felt a long time ago but he could still clearly remember the exchange he had with Vesten, Donall and a certain Leonie, not really a good memory, but it was still good to see someone he considered like an old friend even if they more or less separated on a sour note.
He then had been glad to find out that not everyone from the unified Jedi Order had that same pushy state of mind and condescending tone that he had been faced with. Despite his original refusal to join the unified Jedi Order, it did not stop him from making a good friend from the Order… Now Atlantis wondered how she was, he had not heard about her in a while and last time he had checked on who the high councilors of the Jedi Order were, he had been very surprised to find out that Serrin Roma was no longer part of it. Although he had heard some whispers here and there particularly from Horsea Aestrea who did him that favor, he did not believe those reports at all…
Before Atlantis could continue with his musings, he felt some people approaching the academy, at this time of the evening? Upon concentrating further, he was surprised to recognize one of those signatures, it belonged to someone he knew quite well actually. Atlantis remained put where he was, still standing motionless as he could feel that Ayla was moving by now to greet two strangers to him and the one he solely knew.
Turning around since he had been facing the pond right there, Atlantis cleared out the mist from the gardens and turned on some lights right there by activating a button near the gardens’ entrance. This really wasn’t a social visit and he wondered what the hell was going on now, beside the fact that he was quite aware that a dark sider surfaced briefly. The Mist Order was always called as a general rule when something had happened that involved a Force user. Something did happen then, and with that realization that perfectly explained the presence of people here, Atlantis’ expression darkened and he had a solid stare towards the gardens’ entrance.
Seeing that Ayla was with them, not only was he surprised to see a somewhat punk rocker look alike with a lollipop but also a detective from the UPD, he did notice first and foremost Madieke. Last time he had seen her, she was a PI and usually did not take care of these matters, so what changed? Atlantis decided to not even get into that because he knew that it really wasn’t the most important matter right now to have them here at the academy, Atlantis adjusted his long red leather duster, he was dressed like he was usually dressed, but never in Jedi robes because he loathed those, instead he traded that for black pants, black boots and a black leather torso armor.
There were no visible lightsabers hilt on his belt because those were actually located on his forearms that would slide down whenever he needed to. Atlantis glanced at Ayla briefly as a thought flashed through his mind telling her…
Please, stay. Do you know where Mace is?
He had to ask where Ayla’s cousin was, due to mainly, he wasn’t about to hail Franz right now, and secondly, as much as they all had several powerful core power distinctive to them, no one manipulated electricity like Mace did and maybe he would be needing that sooner or later. Now that his thought being transmitted to the sole mind reader in the premises, he focused his attention to the guests who were on official business.
“Usually, this is the part where I tell you, welcome to the academy,” Atlantis began to say, there were no traces of humor on his features right now because again, this was serious and he did not want to play tea time, so he was quickly cutting to the chase. “But you are here for a serious reason, so what can I,” Gesturing to himself and Ayla. “And Master Jedi Ayla Vos do for you three?” Atlantis finally asked thoughtfully, he knew Madieke more or less from having interacted with her in the past and something told him that she did not like talks that beat around the bush.
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