Atlantis Vyridian
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Feb 4, 2015 3:14:20 GMT -8
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Atlantis wasn’t expecting to get a reply, and for a moment he thought that someone else had been contacting him, maybe it was Mace, or someone else that wasn’t currently in the lakehouse but upon consulting the message left on his comlink ; Atlantis was stumped to be hearing that someone had heeded his call.
:: Headmaster Vyridian, I am Headmaster Aerandir Calmcacil of Felucia. I've received your call and have decided to answer it myself, with two assistants. They may be young, but their skills speak for themselves, I assure you. We will be on our way immediately. ::
Aerandir Calmcacil.
From what Atlantis knew, Master Calmcacil was one of the High Councilors of the Jedi Order, when Serrin had been one as well, and he still currently was. After all Atlantis kept himself informed whenever he could. Sure the Mist Order might have never joined the Jedi Order, but that did not mean he wasn’t personally against it, it was just the envoy that had rubbed him the wrong way to begin with.
But, one thing was certain right now, he was grateful for that quick return from the Headmaster himself who informed Atlantis that he was on his way with two of his assistants. The more the better, Atlantis guessed, and perhaps even now the press can stipulate whatever they wanted, maybe get them to think that the Jedi were here to arrest him or whatever for violating a code of conduct.
Whatever…
Either way, Atlantis momentarily closed his eyes and turned in the direction of where Serrin was, before hailing her privately for now. Serrin, Aerandir Calmcacil is making his way here to help out, is that alright with you, I haven’t told him that you were actually here to begin with when I contacted the conclaves… Atlantis knew that she would understand, he after all had a way to compartmentalize things more often than not and he was guessing that this was one of the situations.
Either way, while he waited, Atlantis took his own datapad and sent an encrypted message to ATC, but also the Intelligence Department along with the Councilors of the Mist Order.
To: ATC
Cc: Horsea Aestrea, Mace Vos, Ayla Vos, Franz Delgrave.
A member of the Jedi Order from Felucia will be making his way here on Umgul.
His name is Aerandir Calmcacil, I need to you to give him immediate clearance once he has given his name
and the number of assistants he is accompanied by (which should be two).
Then redirect him straight to the Academy.
Thank you,
Atlantis.
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Delaana Wan
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Post by Delaana Wan on Feb 4, 2015 13:17:08 GMT -8
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Delaana had mostly been concentrated with her task at hand although from time to time she was still glancing at Elika's figure with a knowing smile. Grabbing a smaller bowl from the cabinet, she made the sauce that would go with the salad and stirred the mix before tasting it with her pinkie finger. Content with it, Lana placed a teaspoon next to it and washed her hands when she was done before hearing Elika's question, but before she could get to answer that, she first tasted the sauce that Elika had brought forth, opening her mouth while still looking into Elika's eyes with a mischievous glint in her own, Lana happily complied and smiled at the taste of the sauce. "It is very good, my Shakal." She sincerely said softly as she continued to look into Elika's eyes invitingly. But due to the fact that they were still in the kitchen and were preparing dinner, that was albeit done, Lana briefly looked away knowing that too much distraction wouldn't allow her to think clearly but also get to that first question.
"Well, I think," Lana cleared her throat briefly and looked at Elika innocently this time and she tried to remember if anyone had actually replied to Crystal's question earlier, but she actually did not recall anyone saying that they were hungry. She needed to make sure though which was why she looked at Elika dubiously. "Did someone actually reply to Crystal saying they were hungry?" If that had been the case, then she probably had not heard it for being too distracted by Elika. "Perhaps the dinning room?" She suggested considering that also being a guest here, she did not want to force anyone to eat the content of their plates if they weren't too hungry at all. That would just be wrong for her to just shove a plate in their direction, although she was certain that perhaps they would be more inclined if Elika offered that suggestion to either get served there in the living room or be comfortably settled into the dining room...
Though from the corner of her eyes, Lana noticed that the mist had disappeared from the gardens and she could clearly see Atlantis' silhouette. Lana wondered why he was in there, but then again she knew that it was none of her business, but considering that Atlantis was out there seemingly talking to someone, she looked back at Elika with a knowing grin. "Either it's the thing you have told me about earlier when it came to clearing the mist in the gardens, or it's him dissipating it?" She commented with an amused smile before remembering that she was still asked an opinion so without really going around it, Lana looked back at Elika thoughtfully. "Why don't we ask them first what they would prefer?" She suggested before taking the spoon from Elika's hand and putting it down on the nearest counter. "But first, there is something I need to do," She murmured softly as she placed a hand onto Elika's waist, her eyelids slowly lowered as she got closer to the architect to kiss her and more than just a simple peck this time.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2015 19:16:37 GMT -8
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Smiling when Andros, unsurprisingly given that I know from past interactions how strongly he clings to his beliefs, endeavors to refute my points about the perils of untruths, I tell him, "Gentle breeze or hurricane, the winds pose little threat to those trees that bend with them. It is only those trees that do not learn to bend with the winds that are broken by them. Untruths are much the same; fight against them too strongly and one risks shattering, but bending with them and riding the proverbial storm out will allow one to remain standing when it has passed, as all storms must in the end. You know the things being said are untrue, as do your friends, me among those you count as friends I hope; so don't let these untruths rid you of your capacity to bend. Ride them out, and you will be standing when they have lost their power."
Listening to all that Franz, Andros, and Crystal explain about the Mist Order's academy, I realize that I had not anticipated that my arrival and request to stay at the academy would be such a disruption, and so say, "There is no hurry. I can always stay in the city until the weekend ends, and move to the academy when it would be less an inconvenience. Waiting until the academy resumes its more usual routine, when those with the access required are bound to be more readily available, will ensure that my presence does not take anyone from their friends when they have plans together, and so I say, I would like to see more of the city at any rate, so it is no trouble at all for me to wait, so that there will hopefully be no polite worry that I am being inconvenienced in any way. They do not deserve it, I agree unreservedly with Crystal, and I have no doubt that the truth will surface, or that we will be able to help it to do so. I smile and shake my head when she thanks me for coming to lend what aid I can, saying sincerely to both her and Andros, who has also thanked me, entirely unnecessarily so far as I am concerned, You are my friends, and I would be a poor friend indeed were I not to come and do anything I can to help you all through what you are facing."
Tilting my head to the side when I feel Atlantis reach out to me telepathically to inform me that Aerandir has also come to lend his aid, I close my eyes and main the connection bridged between our minds to convey to him that he has no need to be concerned that I might object to Aerandir's presence,and that he has no need to keep my presence here on Umgul a secret from Aerandir. I may not know Aerandir as well as I know others in the Order, but I have always respected him for his ability to, from what I have seen, maintain a calm, collected perspective no matter what he is faced with. His aid will be welcome, and it will be good to see him again after so long has passed since last we had an opportunity to spend time together; what brings us together may not be pleasant, or ideal, but there is often some good to be found even in the face of unsavory events, and to allow the unsavory to rob one of the good would be granting them a power they do not deserve.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2015 20:59:03 GMT -8
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"That's good, Elikapeka says distractedly, her eyes dropping from Delaana's eyes to her lips briefly before returning as she tries to smile as though not distracted and only proves that she is distracted as she says distractedly, That it's good I mean, that's what's good. That it's good. The, um, sauce. Laughing at herself and shaking her head to clear it as much as it is possible to clear it at the moment, Elika nods enthusiastically when Delaana's questions in answer to the question Elika had asked about where they should serve the dinner out offer a chance to try and focus on something else, Right! Um, no, no I don't think so. That anyone said anything about it. Being hungry. But, um, yes, dining room. That sounds like a good idea, Elika says, turning to get enough plates and silver wear and so on for everyone after covering the bread basket with a towel to keep it warm in case no one is in the mood to eat just yet. We can set things up there, and cover them? So they stay warm? And people can just go and serve themselves as they get hungry? Great idea my Ceesi."
Setting things on the kitchen island as she goes so that she can bring all the things out at once, or in as few trips as possible, Elika, still carrying the spoon she had used to give Delaana a taste of the spaghetti sauce for some reason, has just set some napkins on the kitchen island when Delaana asks whether Atlantis had cleared the mist using his abilities or if he had used the machine that can be used to clear it. Looking out the window into the garden, Elika purses her lips in thought and then shrugs as she says, "I'm really not sure, it could be either him or the machine. Tilting her head to the side with a playfully inquisitive and oblivious look when Delaana takes the spoon from her hand and says that there is something she needs to do, Elika is about to ask her teasingly what that might be when Delaana provides the answer by putting a hand on her waist and kisses her in a far less chaste manner than she had previously. While her mind might have been telling her to be cautious and take things slow where Delaana is concerned all day long day, the effect that Delaana has on her prevents her mind from being any more effective now than it has been all day, and Elika puts her hands on either side of Delaana's waist as she pulls her close, closes her eyes and returns the kiss as passionately as it is given. Sliding one hand slowly up Delaana's back, Elika rests the hand on the back of Delaana's neck and reluctantly breaks the kiss by leaning her head back to look at Delaana from beneath her eyelashes. Smiling while biting the left corner of her lip, Elika takes a deep breath and asks softly in a playfully teasing tone, Anything else you need to do, my Ceesi, before we get back to getting dinner ready? Rather than risk getting more wrapped up in one another than they are at the moment, Elika says, Actually, don't answer that, with a laugh, taking Delaana's hands in hers and walking them backwards towards the kitchen island as she offers in consolation, Maybe you can tell me the answer later though? and then drops Delaana's hands and turns around to pick up the stack of dishes, napkins, and utensils while saying, I'll get these, and you can start bringing out the salad and bread. I'll be back to get the pasta and sauce, and then we'll just tell everyone to head into the dining room when they get hungry."
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Atlantis Vyridian
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Feb 5, 2015 2:02:22 GMT -8
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Atlantis heard Serrin loud and clear, still he had preferred not to say anything to begin with to Headmaster Calmcacil, Atlantis supposed that the Jedi from Felucia would find out for himself the moment he stepped onto the planet and saw Serrin in front of him…
He supposed that his next course of action would be to wait for Aerandir to arrive with his two assistants before making his way over to the academy with Serrin so he could outfit all of them with the necessary permissions to everywhere in the academy, except the vaults of course, but that wasn’t important right now. Instead, Atlantis momentarily sat down on the recess area there, at least temporarily to take a breather, but as he looked around, he saw something right in the kitchen, it got him momentarily to look, of course, before averting his gaze away as after all what he just saw there, it seemed that Lana and Elika were making out. He was glad for Elika that was a fact especially when he never heard from Crystal that Elika had actually already met the CFO’s PA.
With that final thought in mind and the smile on his features, Atlantis stood up again and headed back inside after gathering all of his things, comlink and datapad for this case, before he opened the window again that would lead him back inside and into the living room. He pressed the button again that would allow the mist to settle back to its original place in the gardens and looked at everyone with a satisfied grin.
“Aerandir Calmcacil, a Jedi and one of the High Councilors of the Jedi Order is making his way here with two assistants of his or apprentices, I am guessing…” Atlantis started to say with a faint grin, he was quite aware that for a few that might have been shocking especially considering that the Mist Order was not a part of the Jedi Order, but then again, most of them knew where his true allegiances laid, and Serrin understood it also when they had that talk once in Corellia.
There was no pressure at all, and Atlantis was never against the Jedi Order at all, it was just the fact that first of all he had no idea how people started to hear about them, but then again he supposed that it was starting to be a known fact now, and second of all he just did not like the condescending tone of some, especially when afterwards he had gotten a personal message from someone else. Atlantis had decided to stay out of all of that until things had settled down and obviously nothing had settled down here, and it wouldn’t settle down at least for a while, but nonetheless he was still glad and grateful that some had come and were coming to his aid…
“I have no idea when exactly, but he did say that he was leaving immediately, so in a few hours, I will have to take my leave again since I have told ATC to redirect him straight to the academy and I need to outfit everyone with clearances to access most if not all areas of the academy.” Every councilors of the MO could do that, that was a fact, but considering that he had been the one to call the Jedi to begin with, it fell to him to head there, which was why he was looking at Crystal with an apologetic expression, he knew that he owed her big time for being this understanding, but for now, just for now he looked back at Serrin with a knowing smile.
“Would you like to come with me later on, to meet Aerandir?”
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Andros Vyridian
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Post by Andros Vyridian on Feb 5, 2015 8:32:43 GMT -8
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"Whether people can account for my presence or not Ljiljana, it doesn't matter." Andros said surprisingly before he added on thoughtfully with a faint smirk. "No one else has to take the fall with me, at all, I should not even be here in the first place, but knowing a few of you, especially a particular someone..." Andros glanced in the kitchen's direction with an amused expression. "You'd nag me the best way you know how to." Andros shrugged indifferently before chuckling at the thought, and again he felt the shock twice on his wrists and it made him wince again before closing his eyes briefly while focusing onto Serrin with a knowing expression, there they were again, talking the same, just like when they had first met, at the park.
"I am definitely going to follow the movement and ride them out, you see," Andros began with a cynical expression before shaking his head thoughtfully. "The first day you and I have met, and when you have found me at the park before that..." Andros cringed at the thought because yes he had been dragged at the spa, although he had vowed Serrin to silence about that. "I nearly choked someone, and it made me realize one thing, I am my worse enemy." Andros said thoughtfully as he carefully brought his shirts' sleeves down and looked at them, those looked like mere bracelets, but it was more than that of course, he knew that, Horsea knew that and the one that had constructed it and also used something of the same vein a long time ago knew about this. "Regularly I receive electric shocks from these, not too strong so that it wouldn't incapacitate me, but when I try to get in touch with the Force, I get a higher voltage," Those that were attuned to the Force in this room knew the degree of concentration that had been needed to control and maintain the Force, he no longer had that luxury. "Also I am constantly monitored and tracked down." Yep, he sounded like he was a rabid dog on a short leash but that had been his decision to begin with, no one ever asked him to do those things.
"Unfortunately for that lawyer who keeps insisting that I am the real culprit, his case just blew at his face, no matter what the witnesses believed to having seen me, I simply can no longer be in two places at once before I simply cannot use the Force anymore, as added to that," Andros growled and looked down at his wrists again before shaking his head briefly as he gritted his teeth. "Even I cannot remove these, only a person can." Andros admitted before shrugging and pulling his sleeves back down.
He was quite aware that had been a long winded explanation, but what the heck, and he clearly did not care, now they were the only ones that knew although he was certain that Crystal had an inkling about that for she and Horsea did cross paths on his floor a while ago when he was asked to be outfitted with those bracelets. Maybe he ought to ask Horsea a favor later, to ask her for those to be deactivated temporarily at least so he could get some correct shut eye tonight, but that wasn't the current matter, instead he was looking at Serrin thoughtfully. "Touché, but also what kind of friend I would be if I did not ask you about what you have gone through recently." Andros told her although she was under no obligation to reply and he showed that with a faint headshake, either way, he and Serrin might not have been that close like Atlantis and Serrin were but fact was, she might have endured so many things and hopefully she would come to talk about it with anyone of them.
Glancing to his side when Atlantis came back, Andros arched his eyebrow perplexedly and shrugged slightly. As much as Andros would like to play meet and greet, only not really because he really wasn't a people's person, he supposed that if Atlantis could appeal for something, and ask for help, he'd get it. Now that often made Andros wonder why Atlantis wasn't actually the Vice-Governor to begin with, while he just lived his own life regularly he supposed. Maybe he would enlist to the UDF, that was a tempting thought...
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Franz Delgrave
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Post by Franz Delgrave on Feb 5, 2015 11:46:10 GMT -8
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Franz shook his head to let Serrin know that it was no inconvenience at all. He knew that Atlantis had been the one to offer those arrangements to begin with, and of course before it was a normal door with a normal key but everything had been upgraded over the last few months due mainly to the fact that it was easier for them to track who was in and who was unaccounted for when it came to the younglings. "You do know that it's not an inconvenience but whichever you do decide, one of us will make the arrangements." The city, or the academy, it was really up to her decision but Serrin was also a guest, and Franz knew that he also could learn from her.
It appeared to him from how Andros and Serrin were talking to one another, he certainly knew that the words had been carefully chosen perhaps and were spoken in truths but alas that exchange did not carry on further as Andros relented more or less due to something the younger Vyridian showed to everyone in the living room. Franz looked at his cousin very dubiously and the surprise and shock that went through Franz was genuine, although he did not let anything show on his facial expression. Franz from time to time had seen Andros at the academy to train but it was never with the Force instead he was more focused on training hand to hand combats and even coming up with his own martial art.
Even the certainty Franz had to begin with, that Andros never did the things those that accused him said he did, the explanation of the two bracelets he had on his wrists definitely prevented the man from using the Force, not just that but he was incapable of removing those himself, and whoever had put those on his wrists must have placed in a safeguard too. "If you have those, why didn't you let anyone back at the precinct or anybody else know?" Franz asked dubiously but he wished he had not said those things at all to begin with. For knowing Andros, he really must have had his reasons too.
The population in Umgul, at least half of it from what Franz could gather, really should see Andros in a different light, but the Vice Governor never made it easy for the people to really understand him and what laid beneath that glaring man. In the end, Franz saw that as someone who was just trying his best to sever himself from the Force to not only protect himself but everyone else around him. Franz lifted his hand and looked at his cousin before looking away briefly as he listened to what Serrin was saying, he truly was glad that she was here, but considering that she and Franz weren't close he did not even try to ask what had happened to her unlike Andros. Then there was also Atlantis who was the best people's person ever, and speaking of which, the man had made his way back into the living room and informed all of them that a certain Aerandir Calmcacil was making his way here. It might have probably the content of the message he had received a moment ago when he felt his datapad vibrate in his pocket.
"Atlantis," Franz started to say, after all he was less exhausted than all of them. "I can go and meet up with him if you wish..." Although he smiled soon enough understanding the circumstances, Atlantis was the kind of guy that wanted to go see the person he had asked for help personally and not send in a proxy. "But I understand why you need to go."
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Delaana Wan
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Post by Delaana Wan on Feb 5, 2015 13:48:55 GMT -8
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Laughing softly when Elika told her not to answer what Lana might have wanted to do, actually there was something else, but that involved more talking and just spending some time together alone around coffee or just dinner, but for now, Lana stayed her tongue and just playfully looked at Elika when she suggested that perhaps Lana would say later. "Perhaps later indeed my Shakal." She responded teasingly with a playful wink. She needed a moment though to remember correctly what Elika had said earlier, right, the dinning room.
Snapping out of her reverie, at least for now, Lana nodded faintly before picking up the plate where the bread had been put on along with the salad bowl. As she turned around to leave the kitchen, she noticed that the mist was back in the garden, Atlantis was probably back inside or maybe he let the mist run its course while staying there, either way, Lana shrugged briefly and walked out of the kitchen stepping aside so that Elika could lead the way to the dinning room. "You should probably lead the way to the dinning room." Lana told Elika with an amused grin, after all she had not been given the tour really so she wasn't supposed to know which door led to the dinning room... Even though she pretty much knew the floorplan of the lakehouse by heart due to it being shown to her, although she kept her thoughts in check and continued to seem to be reeling at the kiss she had just shared with Elika, for all she knew there were some mind readers here and obviously she did not want it to be known that she knew more than it seemed and that she was actually here for a reason.
Following Elika when she led the way to the living room, Lana placed the salad and bread down before helping Elika out with setting up the table or just leave it there really for all she knew this might have turned into a buffet, but it was also just to be closer to Elika but that being done, she put her finger up and turned around to go back to the kitchen to grab the pasta and sauce before going back to the dinning room and putting everything down and making sure that it was securely covered so it would stay warm to eat. After she was certain that anyone could reheat their food if needed be.
"I say that we did a pretty good job, don't you think?" Smiling and looking back one last time at the setting, Lana got a hold of Elika's hand and gave it a gentle squeeze, "Why don't we tell them that everything is set up in the dinning room although they are under no obligations to eat if they don't want to?" She suggested before releasing Elika's hand with a genuine smile.
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Crystal Kayne
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Feb 5, 2015 14:19:36 GMT -8
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Crystal pointed at Franz when he said that it wasn't an inconvenience at all, since after all she knew Atlantis that much, the man wouldn't find it as an inconvenience at all and Crystal wouldn't even hold it against him anyways. "I am sure you know how Atlantis is." Crystal said with an amused grin. He was just selfless more often than not and he also often put other people's needs. "There is still the Misty Lodge, if I remember correctly." Obviously since the night of her birthday, she had not returned there, for reasons that she hadn't really explored yet, but maybe it was probably due to how that night had turned out and it was just more or less a moment that she wished had not happened at all. "Or I am sure that there is another place in the city where you could stay for a night or two." Crystal nodded, it just felt great to be speaking with Serrin again, it has been a while, and it felt like they hadn't lost touch. Crystal was certain though that they would have a lot to catch up on with one another but there were also other days for that so she wasn't in a rush at all.
Crystal now knew what those bracelets did, as Andros had just said it, she perfectly recalled once Horsea with Ayla walking into his office after she had stepped out of it. Crystal was guessing that the person who can removed those was Horsea herself, no one else, and it had a tracking device? Why did he want all of those on his body? Crystal remembered being told was that if there was one thing that Andros didn't like, it was having a shadow constantly following him around, maybe that had been his alternative. But in any case, if it had been ever since that day he had those things, then he certainly couldn't have committed those crimes the other night. Crystal knew that it took a lot for someone to concentrate when it came to harnessing the Force for his or herself, and if he was constantly electrocuted by that, there was no way he could keep the doppelganger up or whatever other thing that lawyer had spoken about.
"With those elements, Andros, and the fact that you might have kept the cam rolling in your office..." Every offices in the Government had a holocam and a listening device, it was the witnesses' words against Andros' and with no further elements, unless others found them, there was just no case, unless the true culprit kept up with his or her own scheme, then that was really going to turn into a very big problem down the line and she really was hoping that it wouldn't get as far. Either way, the truth was bound to come out sooner or later, which made Crystal look at Serrin with a knowing smile. "With you here, I have no doubt about that." Crystal said softly before looking behind her when she heard the window opening and Atlantis returning from his comm.
Another Jedi with two others? Well she was starting to see a faint light at the end of the tunnel, although she was certain that those things wouldn't stop at all and it may go on. "I understand." Crystal sincerely said with a knowing smile, Atlantis did not need to look apologetic to her, he was still a Jedi with a duty and she knew that, now more than ever really. "But perhaps you should eat first?" Crystal suggested as she noticed that both Elika and Lana were making their way towards the dinning room with plates and what have you. "Maybe we should all eat first. Pasta and sauce along with salad and bread from what Elika said earlier." Crystal looked at everyone before glancing at Serrin again. "You are free to join us of course..."
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2015 19:35:30 GMT -8
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Listening to Andros explain the precautionary measures he had put in place after an incident wherein he nearly lost control, I cannot help but think that his optimism where those measures utility where clearing his name is concerned may be misplaced; given that it would seem that not even those closest to him knew of them, I find it unlikely that it would be widely known that he had put them in place, making it an easy matter for it to be spun as one more attempt to cover him. Even if the timing of the revelation of the measure were not called into question, the mere fact that Andros felt such measures were necessary would undoubtedly be turned against him, used as proof of his instability perhaps. Matters for another time, I think, keeping my thoughts to myself; the plot against Andros, a plot that seems to be aimed at the Mist Government as well, is not one I believe will be easily foiled. The most certain way to ensure it does not succeed is not, in my opinion, devoting time to refuting the allegations, but in uncovering the author or authors of the plot, and I cannot help but feel that the less the media is involved, the better it will be since any fact can be, as clearly already has happened, spun any number of ways. I might, no long ago, have found the measures Andros has taken to ensure his darker impulses are kept in check to be extreme; but that was before my own missteps led me to go into a self-imposed exile to ensure that I was not in a position to harm others should I not regain control over my own darkness. Smiling when, breaking my from my thoughts, Andros concedes my point and then points out that friendship dictates he ask of my recent troubles, I counter by saying in an amused tone to leaven my evasion of the question, "While that is certainly true, it is a poor friend indeed that would, when a friend has quite enough troubles of their own, add any more for them to concern themselves with. So that he need not worry that what I keep to myself is anything that he need worry about despite my words, I say, And I assure you that nothing that transpired in my absence is of lasting concern," which is true enough, for while I will be dealing with my fall and resultant failures, and coming to terms with them, those tasks are ones that I feel I must face alone.
Inclining my head in grateful recognition of Franz's and Crystal's reassurances that I will not be inconveniencing anyone, and of Crystal's vote of confidence where my ability to help Atlantis and Andros foil the plot against them is concerned, I smile and tell them, "Thank you, and then say to Crystal, Well I know how Atlantis is, and yet I would not want to take him from you all when there is no need. He borrowed a speeder from some customs officials while at the spaceport, and I can pilot it as easily as he. I'd rather he avail himself of your company and that of his friends than play nursemaid to me when I'm perfectly capable of settling myself in. My protests, however, prove unnecessary, for when Atlantis rejoins us he makes his intention to welcome Aerandir and his associates or apprentices himself when they arrive. Nodding when he asks if I would join him, I smile and tell Atlantis, Of a certainty. It will be good to see Aerandir again."
"Thank you, I tell Crystal when she invites me to join them for dinner after suggesting that we eat first, and then look to Andros and the others to ask, Shall we?"
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2015 21:04:17 GMT -8
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Looking over her shoulder with a coy smile when Delaana says that she may reveal what other things she was wanting to do later, Elikapeka says, "I'll look forward to hearing about them, my Ceesi." Leading the way to the dining room and setting out the dishes, napkins, and silverware, Elika thanks Delaana for her help with getting things set up after they have completed the work, and squeezes her hand back when Delaana says that she thinks they have done well, agreeing, I think so too. Nodding when Delaana suggests that they let everyone know that the dinner is ready, Elika keeps hold of her hand and makes her way back into the living room.
Once there is a break in the conversation, Elika smiles as she says, "Sorry for interrupting, but we wanted to let you all know that the dinner is ready. Since she imagines that some of those present might want to have individual conversations, Elika adds, Everything is in the dining room, but feel free to eat here in the living room, in the kitchen, or outside by the pool if you want. Though she would like to eat with Delaana somewhere they could be alone, Elika not only thinks that would be more than a little rude, but is also concerned about Andros and Atlantis, and wants to be there for them as well. Atlantis has Crystal, Elika thinks, and so Andros might be more in need of some company, so she leans over to ask Delaana quietly, I was thinking I'd see if Andros wants to join us outside, what do you think? After Delaana answers, whether to agree to join them or suggest that Elika ask him alone, Elika walks over to Andros and arches an eyebrow sternly as she scowls at him and says in a tone that should make it clear that she will not be taking no for an answer, You look like you need to eat, and nods towards the dining room as she says, No arguing, we're going to together, so let's go. Leading the way back into the dining room, Elika prepares a plate for Andros and hands it to him, telling him with a playful scowl, I expect that to be completely empty before you get up from the table young man, and then, if Delaana has joined them, prepares a plate for her as well, only then getting some dinner for herself before asking Andros, Now then, where would you like to eat? Inside somewhere, or out by the pool and the millaflowers maybe?"
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Feb 6, 2015 2:21:54 GMT -8
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Atlantis was grateful for Franz’s suggestion but since Atlantis had been the one to call for help, he had to be the one to meet Aerandir to begin with and his two young assistants. Then again, it did not matter how young they were, for Atlantis believed that they could help out too. After all wasn’t some of the people here proof enough that despite their young age they could attain near perfection to harness the Force?
“Thanks buddy, but that won’t be necessary.” Atlantis first replied to Franz with a knowing smile before looking at Serrin when she agreed to join him and that she also was looking forward to see Aerandir. “I do not doubt that, but tell me just to satiate my curiosity, how many are exactly aware that you have made your way here to Umgul?” Either way, Atlantis didn’t really need to know and he wasn’t at all in a rush to find everything out that had happened to her, he’d give her the time necessary whenever she was more comfortable to speak about what she had been through and no matter what or even for however long she wanted or needed to stay here, Serrin was welcome to do so.
A while ago, which seemed like eons ago, he had jokingly told her that she needed a break from all of her responsibilities from Corellia and the Jedi Order. Atlantis already had the answer when it came to Corellia, Serrin had stepped away from her position like she had told him earlier and the Jedi Order, well with the reshuffle of the High Councilors, that matter did not necessitate any further thoughts especially when she had been declared as MIA or just plain KIA.
Atlantis looked at Crystal when she told him that she understood, nothing more was said about that, and he really was grateful for her support and also understanding, although he was certain that it was never easy for her, but she always took that in like it was no big deal. Soon enough though he inclined his head at the suggestion that they should eat first and just then and there Elika showed up, “Elika, isn’t apologizing my job?” Atlantis asked her teasingly before he shook his head since she had not interrupted anything anyways, so there was no need to apologize to begin with anyways. “I’ll take the dinning room,” He indicated looking at Elika with a grin before shrugging slightly. “I haven’t eaten yet.” Atlantis admitted before showing the way to Serrin since he knew that the others would know their way around the lakehouse anyways and he grabbed a few plates distributing those to anyone who wanted to eat and he uncovered the pasta and the sauce with a grin.
“You should serve yourself first, or I can do it, but let me know how much you want.” With that said, he executed himself and put the food into the plate and added the sauce on the pasta plus some salad on the side if they wanted it and also the garlic bread before helping himself out, he really did fill his plate because now he really was realizing that he was that hungry. Sitting himself down after whoever had decided to stay here did, Atlantis looked at them with a knowing smile. “How do you already say it, in your family’s language?” He scratched his temple and just shrugged faintly before saying it in plain basic. “Enjoy your meal.” Atlantis smiled and he served some water in the glasses or wine for whoever wanted some wine and just began to eat normally instead of devouring his dinner…
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Andros Vyridian
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Post by Andros Vyridian on Feb 6, 2015 8:23:01 GMT -8
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"Because I do not have to answer to anyone at all, Franz." Andros said with an indifferent tone, but he also glared at his cousin and looked back at his wrists, those were covered again by his sleeves. "Besides, the timing right then and there wouldn't do any good, all that matters is that you are the only one who knows, the rest, I do not give a damn at all." This time Andros bluntly said, this was a decision he had taken a long time ago and there was no freaking way he would even use these things for his defense, and besides he never clearly showed any signs of violence against the people at all except that damn Kowakian lizard monkey, and that was it.
"With those elements, nothing at all Crystal, it doesn't matter anyways, all that matters, and what Master Roma has just said the truth will come out sooner or later." Earlier that day, Andros had received a message from Mace letting him know where exactly they had been located. Either way, Andros might have looked like or sounded like a racist rodder back then, but he still was right now, he did not trust people that could control/ influence emotions and he also distrusted those that tossed pheromones on his face. Either way he would just sit back and bend if and when necessary. But what truly irritated Andros the most it was the fact that they were trying so hard to drag his name through the mud by doing those things, when it was completely unnecessary, kudos to them a-...
His train of thoughts had been cut when he felt several shocks again, he winced at the feeling and blinked a few times and looked at Serrin when she fielded his question, or not. "Very well, but do remember that you are not alone. At least not anymore." Andros told her genuinely to the point that even his gaze had softened. Andros might have had a lot to deal with but still it did not change the fact that perhaps Serrin still had some unfinished matters to deal with. But alas, Atlantis dealt better with those type of things, and he was no Atlantis but if and when it was going to be necessary, he would try and be there too considering that he had been temporarily benched.
Andros turned his gaze when he heard Elika's voice and even looked at her straight into her eyes with an amused expression when she was scowling and glaring at him. "Yes, mother." Andros said as he looked upwards towards the ceiling, it felt like he currently was being treated like a child and Elika was the mom, although he nudged her on their way to the dinning room to get his food too and looked at her with a darkened expression this time. "You do realize that you just sounded like a mom, or just a big sister, but I would be more tempted to go with mom." Andros said thoughtfully, his own personal cynical joke he supposed although he lifted both of his hands to get his plate but he soon clenched his fists when he felt two shocks again.
"Outside, fire and millaflower, please." Andros said as he took his plate and waited for Elika to join and maybe Lana as well, he did not know either way, he pushed that button to get rid of the mist, and once he got outside, he started up the fire in the firepit before sitting down right there by the fire. Depending on whether Lana was there or not, Andros looked at Elika before asking, in proviso that Lana wasn't there. "Should I have a talk with Ms. Wan and tell her point blank that if she messes up with you, she is fired and can even think about settling on another planet?"
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Post by Franz Delgrave on Feb 6, 2015 13:21:16 GMT -8
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Franz knew that it was best to drop the subject on where Andros was concerned and why he hadn't made aware anyone at all all the concessions he had done insofar. It was how Franz saw it; concessions. True that Andros did not have to answer to anyone at all but he somehow still had to answer to the people of Umgul, although everything he had implemented insofar and everything he had done ever since he got into office, that should had been enough for the people to trust him and also believe that their Vice Governor was more confused into the population's well being, nothing more, nothing less. The people who really had committed those crimes probably knew that dividing public's opinion would cause the government to weaken.
Really though how difficult was it to see that Andros truly cared? If he really did not take his job seriously, he would have never enforce many changes on this planet and something told Franz that even though Andros hated politics to begin with, he always gave it his all no matter what. Another point right now that proved that he truly did care, it was the fact that despite inquiring about Serrin's ordeal, he also did not press the subject further, and just reminded her that she was no longer alone. Franz conveyed that with a nod before waving his hand when she thanked him for reasons that were quite unnecessary really. "Atlantis can also be stubborn," Franz said with an amused grin but Atlantis' return from the garden pretty much spared him from going on anyways and that matter was considered settled.
Atlantis along with Serrin would be meeting up High Councilor Calmcacil and the Headmaster would give them all the clearances for them to access the academy. Franz was amused soon enough again when Elika arrived and Andros called her mom, that got him to snort a laugh at that before glancing from Elika to Crystal with pursed lips. "I believe that it is safe to say that she took the mom relay for the evening." Smiling widely at Crystal, he probably would get in trouble for that but it was so worth it, either way, he inclined his head but before heading to the dinning room, Franz kicked gently his cousin's foot and looked at Ryan. "Vai a prendere la tua ragazza, cugino." (Go get your girlfriend, cousin) He told him with an amused grin before heading to the dinning room and serving himself with some food after the others had done so.
He stuck to pasta and sauce along with the bread and he looked at Atlantis with a smirk. ""Buon appetito, Atlantis." Franz informed him before looking at those that remained in the dinning room to convey what Atlantis had just said and just happily dug in and he actually enjoyed it. "Hey Serrin," Franz started to say thoughtfully with an amused grin. "Andros never said at all but only said that it was the most traumatizing experience ever, but what did you two actually do when you got here and met him?" Franz asked dubiously considering that Andros said he wasn't going to say ever, still that got Franz wondering and he even looked at Atlantis and Crystal with an amused expression maybe they knew but anything right now to just have a pleasant and worry free time, well it was a welcoming perspective really for everyone he was guessing.
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Delaana Wan
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Post by Delaana Wan on Feb 6, 2015 15:19:11 GMT -8
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Elika was sweet, Lana could see that Elika really wanted to spend some time with the Vice-Governor and even though she had preferred to be there with Elika for obvious reasons, Lana looked at Elika as she gently squeezed her hand while leaning over in her direction. "My Shakal, I would indeed enjoy to being with you and even eat with you but," Glancing briefly in the Vice-Governor's direction, Lana was fairly certain that he might preferred to spend some time alone with a select few, at least with the people he truly cared about. "I believe that it would be better if you and he were together without me around." Above all else, Andros or Atlantis and even both perhaps should really take priority in this case, and considering that she fairly knew Andros, the man wasn't much for people anyways. "I promise to make it up to you." Lana offered as a consolation before winking at the architect and just made her way back to the dinning room with the others.
She gratefully took the plate from Elika before smiling faintly when both Andros and Elika made their way towards the pool. Now that she was much more focused and clearly not distracted by Elika, she guessed she finally noticed that Lily was no where to be seen. Which was surprising considering the interaction that happened a moment ago in the living room, there had been no side comments from her at all. "Where is Lily?" She asked curiously looking at Crystal before glancing at Franz having heard his previous comment back in the living room. Although for now, she began to eat her meal and thanked Atlantis silently when he served her some water, since water was just fine for her right now. She ate in silence but listened to the ongoing conversation around the table, she guessed from Franz's expression that the story about Serrin and Andros meeting was an amusing one, one that she was a little curious to know about also, that was if the answer was even given anyways...
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Crystal Kayne
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Feb 6, 2015 15:41:59 GMT -8
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Crystal wasn't surprised that Andros had replied that, he really did not want to put himself in the spotlight and only sought the truth. Although the fact that he had never anyone before of his bracelets, that was surprising to her, but at the same time she understood why he pretty much stopped using the Force, did it also have something to do with Lara's departure with Keith in tow? Crystal clearly had no idea and she wasn't about to speculate anyways, all she knew was that Andros always did things for a reason and she trusted in that even if often times she did not understand it. She also knew that sooner or later the truth would come out but at what cost? The damage had already begun, and from experience it would take a while before things settled back to normal, and what if things had already changed and it was too late? Crystal couldn't think that way, she had faith of course in Serrin and also potentially in others that were coming to help out...
Looking at Serrin soon after that when she said that she knew how Atlantis was, Crystal smiled warmly. Crystal understood what Serrin meant and what she wanted to convey but like Franz had pointed out, Atlantis could be stubborn from time to time. Clearly now, the matter had been settled so she looked up at Elika who apologized for interrupting and that had been followed up by Atlantis' joke and Elika playing mom this time with Andros himself. Stifling a faint laugh, Crystal soon looked at Franz with narrowed eyes before gesturing to him to zip it.
Crystal sat down once she had her plate and ate in silence after telling everyone as well to enjoy their meal, for the time being her thoughts were somewhat still racing with a few things, she probably should stop thinking about those things, although she still had to speak to Elika about that thing Atlantis had told her earlier, hopefully sooner or later she would find that window of opportunity. "I believe that she went to upload that gigantic file she received earlier?" It was more or less a guess to be honest, but it was the only thing she could think of. "But she is still around, Franz told his cousin to go get her." Crystal said with a knowing smile before looking from Franz to Serrin when he brought up something about Andros being traumatized. "The most traumatizing experience ever? Are you sure that you weren't the one subjected to that traumatizing event?" She asked teasingly since after all Franz kept bringing up that he had been traumatized by Lily a few times, "Despite the difference in demeanor, I can see where you all converge." Laughing softly and shaking her head faintly, she even looked at Atlantis playfully considering that he, too, a few times, said he had been traumatized by Lily. But then again, knowing Serrin but also Lily, Crystal was pretty certain that it was different kind of traumatization really. Which was the reason why she was smiling at the thought.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2015 21:23:40 GMT -8
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Arching an eyebrow in amusement when Atlantis asks if he isn't the one who typically apologizes profusely and unnecessarily, Elikapeka shrugs and tells him teasingly, "I haven't heard you apologize for anything in at least a few minutes, and wanted to make sure we meet the quota for extraneous apologies for the evening, and then winks at him before shaking her head and pouting ever so slightly when Delaana says that she feels her presence might get in the way of Elika and Andros' interaction. Not agreeing with Delaana's assessment, but respecting her judgement, Elika smiles kittenishly when Delaana says that she will make things up to her, resuming her playful pout as she gives Delaana's hand a last squeeze before they part, telling her in a playfully flirtatious whisper, I'll hold you to that, my Ceesi."
Laughing when Andros suggests that she sounds like a mother or a big sister, Elika crinkles her nose and grins as she says, "Well, if it gets you to eat and sit down to relax for a few minutes, I guess I can accept that. Frowning when she notes Andros clenching his fists with a slightly pained expression as she hands him a plate, Elika gives him an inquisitive look as though to ask if he is alright, but doesn't press the matter since she knows that he, just as she does, prefers not to have too much attention focused on him; and with all that is going on, knows that he is probably already feeling as though too much attention is on him even though it is his friends that are expressing their concern for him as well as their support. Outside it is, Elika says with a smile, following Andros outside and sitting beside him. Holding a hand up when Andros asks if he needs to have a talk with Delaana, Elika laughs and says, No, please. No big brother speeches from you are required, I promise. Arching an eyebrow in warning, she tells him in all seriousness, Really, I mean it now. I'm a big girl, she says with a smile, and then crinkles her nose as she says, Besides, if anyone messes anything up, it's bound to be me with how long it's been since I've been in any kind of . . . trailing off with a wave of her hand, figuring that the last thing Andros needs at the moment is to hear her anxiety about her social life, Elika takes a sip of her wine, and twirls her fork absently in her spaghetti as she looks over at him and asks with a concerned expression, How are you doing? Really I mean, not, she scowls an Andros-like scowl while growling, I'm so stoic and don't give a darn about what anyone thinks. Seriously, are you holding up Ok? You know you could always stay here for a few days if you wanted. We have the room, and it might do you some good to get away from everything for awhile."
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2015 6:26:53 GMT -8
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Tchun, my left lekku, curled over the front of my neck with it's lower end hanging behind my shoulder, coils it's prehensile tip around my bicep as I answer Atlantis' question about who would be aware that I have come to Umgul, "Only those from the academy on Corellia, so far as I know." I made no secret of my intent to come here to Umgul to lend what aid I could to my friends, and though I cannot think of why my comings and goings would be a matter for discussion outside of the academy on Corellia, I cannot be absolutely certain that they are not brought shared with others for whatever reason, and I find it highly unlikely that any that would learn of my whereabouts would be outside of the Order in any event. Ael, I think with some mild amusement, is not likely to let me venture far from the academy on Corellia without letting her know where and I am bound for and why; not after what happened the last time I left without letting anyone know of it.
Inclining my head with a grateful smile after Andros instructs me to remember that I am no longer alone in dealing with whatever I may have endured during my disappearance, I tell him sincerely, "Thank you Andros, I will be sure to bear that in mind," and then watch as Elikapeka plays mother to him with an amused smile, glad to see that Andros has so many friends that have seen what lays beneath his exterior, and that are so clearly determined to stand by him in the face of the current troubles he has been confronted with.
Seating myself in the living room after collecting a bowl of salad, I laugh when Franz asks about what happened when Andros and I first met, but as I know that Andros prefers that story go untold, can only shake my head and say in an exaggeratedly serious and mysterious tone, "That tale, I am afraid, is one that I have been sworn to keep in the strictest of confidence. Looking from Crystal to Franz after she asks him whether he was not, in fact, the one subjected to a traumatizing event, I smile and tilt my head to the side inquisitively as I jest, Is it common for there to be so much trauma going around? and then, gathering from Crystal's tone that Franz's alleged trauma was more of the comedic variety, which would be a welcome break from the evening's more somber topics, ask Franz, And what was this traumatic event you were made to endure, Franz?"
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Atlantis Vyridian
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Feb 7, 2015 10:40:34 GMT -8
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Now that he was thinking more clearly, actually maybe he should have also contacted the Academy in Corellia, but nope, with Serrin already being here, it wasn't necessary at all. He figured that maybe it was best that way, someone from Corellia, another from Felucia and hopefully someone else from Honoghr? And if they needed any more assistance, he supposed that he could let them know that they could comm whoever they wanted, that wasn't a problem to him and if others did not like it, and saw the influx of many Jedi from different world, Atlantis supposed that they could keep what they thought for their own, though, now that he knew that people were here, hopefully those that really committed those crimes would start to get nervous, he should probably issue a press release the next day, or not. He supposed that he would have to discuss it with everyone else to begin with but then, element of surprise for now it was...
Atlantis looked at Franz when he inquired about that sitch concerning Andros, it got him to wave his hand with an amused grin. "Don't bother asking, cousin." Atlantis started to say as Serrin fielded the question herself, he looked at her with a smirk and shook his head, before returning his attention to Franz. "Already asked her back in Roon, and I got the same answer, it's not from her we'll know." Looking at Crystal with a knowing smirk before lifting his hand to indicate that he had no idea what she was talking about, although he very well knew in fact what she had been talking about. He shuddered at the thought, and clearly it revolved around Crystal's childhood friend most of the time. Whom was actually just brought up by Delaana and Crystal replied to that. "I wouldn't have a problem if Lily is still held up by her file, or even Ryan!" Atlantis said with wide eyes but then he cleared his throat realizing what he had just said and he smiled nervously. "I, um, well yeah you know... But anyways," Atlantis furrowed his eyebrows and looked at Crystal dubiously. "What did she want to talk about earlier concerning, you? Are you all right?" He asked perplexedly really.
When it came to Lily, sometimes he did not know really it could be one thing or another, serious or not so serious. But that aside, he looked at Crystal's PA and smiled warmly before asking. "You all met up at the spa? Or someplace else?" He asked dubiously before glancing at his cousin soon after. "And you were in the city earlier, without them...?" Atlantis had no idea what Franz had done, although he wasn't holding it against the man, he had spent that much time already with them even though Atlantis had mandated Franz to Elika's protective detail, but still he was curious about that.
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Andros Vyridian
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Post by Andros Vyridian on Feb 7, 2015 11:21:29 GMT -8
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Andros started to eat his meal, and he was actually enjoying the food, it felt like it had been a while since he really had the chance to sit down doing absolutely nothing but just eat and with someone he cared about, was this considered as one of their dinner plans? He did not know at all but he wouldn't be against repeating it, just the two of them. Andros narrowed his eyes when Elika warned him that there was no need for him to go big brother and go tell Delaana that she shouldn't mess up at all, but before he could contest that, he felt the shocks again and he gritted his teeth.
This was starting to be too much... So it was him this time who put his hand up slightly asking for a moment from her. Placing his plate down onto the table there, he grabbed his comlink and entered the deputy director's frequency to get connected to her once he was, he asked. Horsea, could you please disconnect those temporarily and put them back online at oh four hundred? Hearing the agreement, Andros said Thank you. before disconnecting entirely the comm, he pulled his sleeves up and noticed that his bracelets had been disconnected but it was still emitting somehow, maybe to pinpoint his localization, he didn't know and he didn't care, all that mattered right now was that he could just focus and with the millaflowers around, he was much more relaxed and also he was in good company.
Pocketing his comlink once more, he looked back at Elika before pulling his sleeves down to cover his bracelets again. "I do not know much about Delaana Wan, personality wise or private life." Andros started to say as he picked up his plate again. "But maybe you two are on the same boat?" He suggested thoughtfully before shrugging indifferently, or it looked like an indifferent action, but he just wanted to know that Elika was happy also, and about not knowing Delaana personally, that was to be uncovered still, "But still, if she does messes up, I will go big brother." Andros said with a cynical grin before eating some more of his spaghetti along with his bread contently.
But now it was about him, actually how was he supposed to answer to that? Despite the fact that she had warned him to not go how he would usually go, he shrugged faintly, his gaze far more relaxed obviously, thanks to her presence but also the millaflowers around the scent was appeasing him. "Truth be told, yeah, I am okay, it's just that..." Andros put his fork down and rubbed the root of his nose, something he knew that Atlantis did, and he looked back at Elika this time with a softened and tired expression and for a moment there he might have looked like a carbon copy of Atlantis but their hair color was obviously different. "I am busting myself to change things here, and that has been going on for months now, I overwork Crystal and Ljiljana because they are some of the few that I completely trust and understand my way of thinking without me spelling it out to them, and I know that the reputation that I have amongst the people isn't a great one, I am the perpetually pissed off Vyridian twin, but," Andros sighed in defeat and shook his head, it had been a while since he just talked this way and it had been a while since he just opened up like this. "Aren't what everything I did or am trying to do enough?" Andros frowned and shook his head, he rubbed the root of his nose again and returned to his usual demeanor kicking himself internally for just letting that side of him roam free.
"I do not want my being here impact you, Crystal and Ljiljana, Elika..." Andros said sharply, the press well it was just a nuisance and it would try to track him down for sure, and he did not want to lead it here, also his "disappearance" might cause another blow to the government. "And I know you asked earlier." Andros started to say out of the blue before explaining. "Although not verbally, but for a while now ever since Lara left with her brother to follow up on something, I asked Horsea a favor." That was as far as he would go really, he did not want to worry Elika any more than necessary.
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