Xakire
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Post by Xakire on May 1, 2020 20:13:42 GMT -8
I messed up the quote from the Prequels. Was meant to be "Is that legal?" (as in winning with just '0') but I got it wrong and now I'm very disappointed in myself.
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Xakire
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Post by Xakire on May 1, 2020 19:06:37 GMT -8
Wait thats illegal
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Post by Xakire on May 1, 2020 17:41:45 GMT -8
No
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Post by Xakire on Apr 29, 2020 5:13:41 GMT -8
*Is happy*
See I considered petting you back but on account of the horns its...difficult
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Post by Xakire on Apr 28, 2020 22:17:15 GMT -8
Hey! No bopping!
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Xakire
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Post by Xakire on Apr 28, 2020 22:09:05 GMT -8
*Steals the win as they fight among themselves*
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Xakire
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Post by Xakire on Apr 27, 2020 1:26:39 GMT -8
He listened careful as his next question was answered, this time fairly satisfactorily. Dosuun. He'd never heard of it, but of course that no doubt would be why he was being held there. "Ah so they've re-branded. I think I like the new name. Got a better ring to it," he joked as he was told of the Blackguard's new name. It also spoke to Viox's goals. He knew he would never be content as a tool of the First Order, particularly of a non-Force user such as the Supreme Commander. The declaration of an 'Imperium' signalled he was ready to assert the Blackguard as a power in its own right. It was indeed a shame that Xakire had missed it. "I was the Sith'ari's own apprentice. I did what he told me to do, killed his enemies, led his fleets, that sort of thing. My turn now," he paused. Each word and question had been carefully chosen. He had made sure not to start off with any particularly important questions so he could demonstrate he would cooperate if the Illusionist played along. His answers too were careful, revealing enough information but not exactly lining up to share as much as he could. The more information he kept to himself the more leverage he had to push the Illusionist into revealing more himself. "Your resources must be considerable," he paused. "Yet you aren't First Order. You're clearly not Jedi, and I don't think you are from the Alliance or any of its successors. In fact I don't think you answer to a government at all," the way they operated was clearly well equipped yet also distinct from any sorts of tactics most governments would use. "So where do you get these resources from?" Lazarus-Class Orbital Prison: Zatvor - Orbiting Dosuun, Wild Space.At that final statement, he couldn't help himself but chuckle.You are sharp, Mr. Callidus, I will give you that. The reach of our influence is vast. And there are many who support us through several different means. Businesses, silent partners, donations. Our resources on an economic scale, could rival that of the First Order. And while none of our benefactors wish to be revealed, they have entrusted their resources and finances to me. And I, in turn, invest the resources and finances where they are needed in order to see a return...Taking a final drag on his cigarette, he exhaled slowly, while snuffing out the cigarette in an ashtray just off screen.So, you were a vital part of the Blackguard. Apprentice to the man known as Viox Savage. That is quite a resume. And yet, here you are. One could be led to believe that perhaps you aren't as skilled as you declare, if you are sitting in my prison...or...the alternative, there was a misstep in your planning, indicative of you being careless, thus landing you here. Your ineptitude is of no consequence to me, however. You were caught. And the rest is history. And yet I feel there is more to your story than you are letting on. My sources inform me that you are also an agent of the First Order's Imperial Intelligence...normally that would be concerning, however the First Order's Intelligence services are lacking in several areas. Information flows rather freely from that branch. Something that the Emperor should be more concerned about than he currently lets on. All that aside, my next question to you is this; how loyal are you really, to the Blackguard Imperium? You've been our prisoner for months. Before that, sources declared you MIA for several months in Imperial Intelligence...is this how the First Order and the Blackguard Imperium reward loyalty? Abandoning you to your own devices...?The last two questions were more rhetorical than anything else, however, an answer from the Alderannian noble would not go amiss, should he choose to answer them. The important and perhaps most crucial question, was seeing just exactly where Xakire's loyalties were. Xakire didn't expect The Illusionist to answer with an itemised list of names of course, so he was glad to get the information he did. It wasn't much but it was something. The claim that their resources were enough to rival the First Order was certainly grand, and quite possibly an exaggerated boast. However he had a feeling there was at least some basis in truth. It didn't seem like the claim was an attempt at deceit, and if he was attempting to mislead Xakire it likely wasn't the best claim to make for that end. Furthermore it was interesting to him that apparently the businesses involved in this cabal supported The Organisation to the extent they allowed its leader complete control over their finances.
His failure and weakness was certainly a soft point of his. He was ashamed of his failure. It didn't matter now, what mattered was finding a way out of here and finding out whatever he could about his mysterious captors.
"I made mistakes," he said dismissively. "I worked in Intelligence for a time, yes. My absence in that time was necessary, but you seem to already know about my work with Intelligence," he paused for a moment, "Perhaps you are simply so good at capturing people that neither the Blackguard nor First Order have been able to find me? Perhaps they've not abandoned me by choice?" he said evasively. He didn't necessarily think that was the case, but it hardly mattered now to him. He could decide what path to take when he was free and discovered if he had indeed been abandoned. "Loyalty is hardly a quantifiable characteristic," he answered carefully. He was wondering what the purpose of such a question was. Was The Illusionist probing him to see if he could potentially become an asset? Unlikely, but possible. His vague responses could force The Illusionist to give more of an insight of what he wanted from Xakire.
"You have all this power but stay behind the scenes. Obviously you're working towards something. What are your goals?" he asked, wondering if he'd answer this one. It seemed unlikely he'd reveal such a thing given the level of secrecy he operated under.
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Xakire
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Post by Xakire on Apr 15, 2020 22:12:10 GMT -8
What about me?
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Post by Xakire on Apr 12, 2020 19:52:02 GMT -8
Good, he deserved a slap for stealing my win
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Xakire
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Post by Xakire on Apr 12, 2020 18:50:36 GMT -8
I haven't won in a while, time to fix that.
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Xakire
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Post by Xakire on Apr 6, 2020 20:17:15 GMT -8
I never pictured you as an indecisive one
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Xakire
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Post by Xakire on Apr 5, 2020 20:30:19 GMT -8
There's no such thing as too much (of me) winning!
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Xakire
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Post by Xakire on Apr 4, 2020 14:14:39 GMT -8
He didn't expect an honest answer. He didn't really expect one so philosophical either. "I must say, I'm disappointed, that answer doesn't seem in the spirit of this exercise," he said shaking his head. "But its progress of a kind, so I'll keep playing. I work for the Sith'ari. The Dark King. Lord Savage. The Butcher of Jabiim. He does like his titles," he paused. "I do think that it is likely I'll have fallen out of favour with the old man though given my vacation here." Viox had little tolerance for failure or weakness. Xakire could not see him responding well to news of what had happened to Xakire, even if he made it out alive. "My turn again. Where am I? What system? Let's try to avoid the riddles this time. I gave you a straight answer, I trust you will do the same," he said. Lazarus-Class Orbital Prison: Zatvor - Orbiting Dosuun, Wild Space.He couldn't help but smirk at this point. This Mr. Callidus was much smarter than he expected. He was going to enjoy this a bit.Mr. Callidus, what you mistake for riddles is actually myself protecting the anonymity of those whom I represent. I apologize if it seems rather excessive, but it is just a precaution.Taking a drag from his cigarette, he exhaled slowly, eyeing up the young man thoughtfully."Your allegiances were already suspected, though now confirmed with that answer. It was assumed that you were a member of the Blackguard Reborn, or rather Blackguard Imperium as I hear they are being called now. Your master is certainly a target of interest, though for the time being we have dedicated resources elsewhere. And to answer your question, normally security protocols would restrict my answers, however you have been here for two months now, and you have been relatively cooperative thus far. You are currently on board an Organization orbital prison, over the lovely world of Dosuun. Relatively hidden off the grid, so to speak...what was your position within the Blackguard?So far, in the last few minutes of speaking, they had learned more than the past two months combined. While he offered little resistance in The Organization finding out who he was and where he was born, he also did nothing to help speed the interrogation process up any. Xakire refrained from rolling his eyes at 'The Illusionist's' precautions. Anonymity could be a powerful tool, Xakire very much understood that. However, he certainly disliked it. He listened careful as his next question was answered, this time fairly satisfactorily. Dosuun. He'd never heard of it, but of course that no doubt would be why he was being held there. "Ah so they've re-branded. I think I like the new name. Got a better ring to it," he joked as he was told of the Blackguard's new name. It also spoke to Viox's goals. He knew he would never be content as a tool of the First Order, particularly of a non-Force user such as the Supreme Commander. The declaration of an 'Imperium' signalled he was ready to assert the Blackguard as a power in its own right. It was indeed a shame that Xakire had missed it. "I was the Sith'ari's own apprentice. I did what he told me to do, killed his enemies, led his fleets, that sort of thing. My turn now," he paused. Each word and question had been carefully chosen. He had made sure not to start off with any particularly important questions so he could demonstrate he would cooperate if the Illusionist played along. His answers too were careful, revealing enough information but not exactly lining up to share as much as he could. The more information he kept to himself the more leverage he had to push the Illusionist into revealing more himself. "Your resources must be considerable," he paused. "Yet you aren't First Order. You're clearly not Jedi, and I don't think you are from the Alliance or any of its successors. In fact I don't think you answer to a government at all," the way they operated was clearly well equipped yet also distinct from any sorts of tactics most governments would use. "So where do you get these resources from?"
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Post by Xakire on Apr 2, 2020 11:37:28 GMT -8
Lazarus-Class Orbital Prison: Zatvor - Orbiting Dosuun, Wild Space.Smirking as the young man spoke and asked his questions, The Illusionist couldn't help but chuckle. His real name? Out of everything he could have asked him, that was the one thing he wanted to know? Well, he would get an honest answer, at least. Clearing his throat, he replied.Names, while relatively important, are simply pointless in this situation. You may call me The Illusionist, as my real name has been erased. But, keeping with the point of your 'game', I believe it is my turn to ask a question. Who do you work for?A redundant question, at this point, but hearing the words from his mouth specifically, would be beneficial. Despite speaking via hologram to the prisoner, the holo-drone employed in this meeting was capable of recording and storing conversations in it's memory banks. And, with this being the first time this specific drone was being used, it was currently recording the entire conversation between them since The Illusionist had appeared. He didn't expect an honest answer. He didn't really expect one so philosophical either. "I must say, I'm disappointed, that answer doesn't seem in the spirit of this exercise," he said shaking his head. "But its progress of a kind, so I'll keep playing. I work for the Sith'ari. The Dark King. Lord Savage. The Butcher of Jabiim. He does like his titles," he paused. "I do think that it is likely I'll have fallen out of favour with the old man though given my vacation here." Viox had little tolerance for failure or weakness. Xakire could not see him responding well to news of what had happened to Xakire, even if he made it out alive. "My turn again. Where am I? What system? Let's try to avoid the riddles this time. I gave you a straight answer, I trust you will do the same," he said.
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Xakire
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Post by Xakire on Apr 2, 2020 10:31:45 GMT -8
Lazarus-Class Orbital Prison: Zatvor - Orbiting Dosuun, Wild Space.With a smirk, Martin plucked a spherical holo-drone from his belt."Well, don't say I didn't warn you..."Activating the drone, he tossed it casually out onto the floor, where it light up and hovered up to eye level with Xakire."Boss. Got someone here who would like to speak with you..."Exploding with a flash of light, the holographic image of The Illusionist appeared, sharply dressed and holding a lit cigarette in his right hand.Mr. Callidus. I must say, this little meeting is both sooner and yet much later than I was anticipating. Mr. Harper informs me that you would like to speak with me, so by all means, speak away.Taking a drag off of his cigarette, The Illusionist exhaled slowly, left hand in his pocket, piercing blue eyes scanning over the prisoner, waiting for his first set of questions, which he undoubtedly had. Xakire was surprised by the speed with which this 'meeting' was arranged. Did he just sit around in his office all day waiting for someone to talk to him? Surely not. Presumably he was off plotting more people to kidnap and torture."Well to start with, I feel as though I'm at a disadvantage..." he paused, "And not just because of the whole torture thing...I don't even know your name." He didn't really expect a honest answer but it couldn't hurt to try. Or maybe it could. He wondered what it would take for the boss to order Xakire be beaten or hurt again. "Also, in the spirit of what I hope to be a new friendship between us, once we sort out this whole misunderstanding I'm sure..." he joked knowing full well it was hardly a misunderstanding. They wanted him for some reason. A reason which was not clear to the young Sith but he was certain there was some motive at play here. They certainly didn't seem sadistic and they could no doubt have killed him by now if they wanted to. "I have some friendly advice, those death sticks just aren't really that good for you. They'll kill you in good time," if Xakire didn't manage it first. Not that that eventuality seemed particularly likely at this point. "Anyway, I've decided I'm willing to answer your questions," he paused, "Provided you answer mine first. It sounds fun...I mean just about anything seems fun to me at the moment given my...situation as of late," this would gauge at the very least how important Xakire's possible secrets were. Or perhaps how much his captors viewed their secrets. "So lets just start off with an easy one. What's your name? Your real name?"
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Post by Xakire on Apr 2, 2020 7:20:36 GMT -8
Hopefully I'll get replied to soon and then Vasari can come rescue me like the damsel in distress I am
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Post by Xakire on Apr 1, 2020 5:36:04 GMT -8
I am trying!
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Post by Xakire on Mar 31, 2020 23:48:37 GMT -8
I'll try!
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Post by Xakire on Mar 31, 2020 21:33:12 GMT -8
I feel like it is.
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Post by Xakire on Mar 31, 2020 18:40:02 GMT -8
Wasn't talking to you!
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