Atlantis Vyridian
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Jul 26, 2023 8:30:49 GMT -8
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Atlantis maybe, or probably looked out of place, he didn't care at all, everyone seemed to be fancily dressed, and he was just rugged, or maybe casual, but that was just him at least he and Saoirse this time matched in color with their coat. But whatever. He definitely wasn't here to impress or whatever, plus it wasn't that his attire was torn in some places, right?
Thusfar at least, he had caught the look from Lily, and he just inclined his head smiling at her fully, because he did smile, and perhaps unlike his brother, but that was a different story. He knew that the Colonel preferred addressing female in general, he guessed, but he had unfortunately been put in a position at first that seemed like he was talking for the group? Quite honestly, no and quite the contrary also even if yes earlier, just with Andros words, they both concurred on the best course of action, and Atlantis just went along, and let the Chume'doro take the Wan siblings, honestly.
Right now, well his brother seemed to be the one talking more, not that it surprised him at all, since Andros did talk, and often as the Vice Governor, and he wasn't revealing damning facts about the group right now, and it just seemed that he picked up the question that was originally posed to Lily and just went on with answering the Colonel.
If Atlantis didn't know any better, perhaps his brother was just being nice, right... Nice... Though he did give his brother a side glance when it looked like he spoke in Hapan and even called Major Yajaira by another last name to begin with, and excused himself in the process. And then it dawned on him, with what Andros had said previously to that same woman, she had been the one who visited Umgul, fair, and that made sense.
Don't push it, brother, or are you actually flirting with the woman?
Atlantis asked him privately through the Force, even if he remained mute all the time, but at least one thing was certain he was thankful that the ones standing on trial were allowed a witness each at least. Looking at Elika and nodding his head to concur with what his brother had just said. Not that he heard her, he still knew how to read on people's lips. "It has to be you, Elika, and probably Lindsay also for Nash."
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Delaana Wan
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Post by Delaana Wan on Jul 26, 2023 8:48:42 GMT -8
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Lana just followed silently all the same, she had stole a glance behind her at the landing pad and just knew that her Shakal was probably going to be very anxious, and unfortunately there wasn't much she could do, or say or reassure her even more for they were now separated, but she trusted the ones from Umgul to also look after the architect, as Lana knew it was what they were good at, looking out for one another, like the Chume'doro did as well, but she was definitely getting more from the people from Umgul from what she had been getting here, she thought she had it at some point, but unfortunately...
Well that was all in the past now, and right now it was just the present.
Since she and Nash were going to be separated too, she looked at him and blinked once to let him know that nothing had changed at all, and that she was still grateful that he was here too...
Setting herself on the seat after she was told which one was going to be her advocate, Delaana looked at the Captain who introduced herself. Quite honestly, any other day, anything different, or something else, perhaps Lana would be uncertain, but at the same time, she knew she had to let go of her past, like she had to let go of everything that Hapes had given her so to speak, or even taken from her. She wasn't wanting, nor did she have any more strength to even keep on going the same way she had been while she was here.
Which was the reason why Lana just looked at Nikoleta, straight into her eyes with her icy determination at least, and spoke the only word that was needed and final by the tone of voice. "Out."
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Nash W. Leed
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Post by Nash W. Leed on Jul 26, 2023 9:07:56 GMT -8
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Still with his head down, and just following along, not making a peep at all, Nash just had both of his hands in front of him, one of his hand was wrapping one of his wrists. He was actually breathing peacefully, or at least he tried, even if he was back to his homeworld, which actually and probably wouldn't be that bad, but he knew that it was already that complicated, and he figured honestly that he would still be by his sister no matter what, even if they were separated right now, which was understandable, and he just noticed his sister's quick glance and just slightly smirked understanding all the same.
Still head down, he thanked her in a low voice as he walked into the room and actually waited before sitting down, only when she had given her indication did he actually sit down, and still he wasn't looking at the Chume'doro who was going to be his advocate. Hearing her name, which he indicated with a nod, Nash just furrowed his eyebrows slightly and actually, while he didn't usually do this, or even peered into people's mind, at he respected all forms of privacy, the fact that he had been maintaining his presence in the Force, that allowed him to briefly peer into the First Lieutenant's mind.
Still silent, although that time around when she asked him to stop lowering his head, Nash did finally raise it and just looked at her with perhaps tranquil eyes, just peaceful, because that was what he currently was, just at peace. "You have said it then and there, First Lieutenant." Began to say Nash thoughtfully with a faint smile before adding on. "She is my sister, one of the constants I have had on this world. I wasn't going to let her be judged alone when I am just as guilty as her."
Zenaida would probably see, or hear how much he respected his sister, how much he owed her that much, and perhaps she had seen his history, or even heard about it, whatever he didn't care at this point, it was all there was. Major Delaana Wan was his commanding officer, but she was also his sister, and she protected him and treated him as an equal throughout the years. "I'd like to be released from the Ereneda's service, please, First Lieutenant." Frowning slightly, and even though he knew already who was the Ereneda, he hoped to see her, to thank her also when all of this was done.
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Mace Jhiera Vos
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Post by Mace Jhiera Vos on Jul 26, 2023 9:19:40 GMT -8
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Not typically inclined to take part in any discussion occurring there, since after all it has nothing to do with her personally or even Forcias, though the both of them have been sent here for reasons that they both respected. When Crystal caught her attention, Horsea just looked at the CFO and inclined her head to confirm her suspicion that she had no doubt Andros would indicate one way or another.
Her being her as usual, she and Forcias were conversing privately via the Force and assessing the situation like they usually do. They were guests, and they had free range above all else it seemed, at least that was what they both understood.
Chume'doro here for their protection, from what exactly?
Though Forcias supposed that was a kinda gesture by the Ereneda, he guessed, especially after they were being held up in orbit for a while, and probably the Hapan Royal Guards had been shuffled to meet them one way or another.
He could definitely tell that Elika wasn't doing fine, but at least she was not alone and had her friends with her, and as for Lindsay Mildhurt, that was left to be seen still.
Inclining his head respectfully when Forcias' name had been spoken, just like Horsea who actually smiled and nodded, Forcias turned to look at Luce with a dubious expression and just walked closer to her lowering his voice. "Should we go visit, or you wanna settle into the room first?"
Horsea wasn't that much in a rush, and maybe Andros would be requiring something else of her which was the reason why she was currently on standby while he seemed to be teasing that Chume'doro, maybe? Again, Andros could be a mystery and she never really looked too much into it.
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Post by Saoirse Beirne on Jul 26, 2023 9:24:29 GMT -8
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After Atlantis explains that Delaana and Nash being led away is not as serious a situation as it had seemed at first, and that they will be seeing them both at the hotel later, Saoirse feels a little better about things since the separation will only be a temporary one. Saoirse feels bad for Elikapeka though, since she looks pretty distraught even though it shouldn't be too long before she and Delaana are reunited. At least, Saoirse thinks, Andros, Crystal and Atlantis are all there to comfort Elikapeka.
The ride on the movable landing platform is interesting, giving Saoirse a chance to see the city they are going to be staying in until they learn what will happen to Delaana and Nash. The castle Saoirse assumes is where the Queen lives is visible for a moment before they arrive at the hotel, and she wonders if they will be able to see it or meet the Queen Mother while they are here.
Saoirse tries to follow along with everything the tall, white haired Royal Guard says but her ADHD makes it difficult to focus on her explanation of what is and isn't allowed, but she knows that Mahela will be listening to it all and so she just sticks close to Atlantis and tosses her rock from one hand to the other as she looks around at whatever captures her fleeting attention for a moment, whether it is the other guests in the hotel or the decorations on the walls.
Tuning back into the conversation when Lily starts asking questions, Saoirse thinks she can tell there is a difference between the way the white haired Royal Guard talks to her and the way she had spoken to Atlantis, probably having to do with the way Hapans view males differently than females, even though it seems pretty obvious that the guard is trying to be polite no matter who she is talking to. Waving when Andros introduces everyone, Saoirse probably looks a little surprised that he is not snarling or glaring but figures since he is the Vice Governor he must know how to play nice when necessary. It is also surprising to hear Andros speaking to the shorter, dark haired guard in what she assumes is her language and even thanks her for something Saoirse isn't able to make a whole lot of sense of since she hadn't been paying attention to the early parts of the conversation.
Not wanting to interrupt the conversation between the guards and everyone speaking with them, Saoirse tugs Mahela a bit further down the hall and asks quietly, "Are we supposed to stay in the hotel, or can we go out into the city?"
Mahela, rolling her eyes with an amused smile, explains to her friend that they can leave the hotel if they want, but Delaana and Nash will have to stay in their rooms until after the trials and then tells Saoirse when she suggests that they go out and see the city while they wait for Delaana and Nash to get back that they should probably wait and see what Atlantis and the others have planned, which Saoirse agrees with since it does seem safer to stick together as a group.
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Ljiljana Jankovic
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Jul 26, 2023 12:03:42 GMT -8
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When the Colonel starts telling me sorry that no one can attend the court-martial, I am probably looking at her with narrowed eyes, and even maybe, just maybe about to go on lawyer mode, but thankfully for her, and everyone else here, that does not occur, and whatever they have been saying there, which obviously I cannot understand, as far as I am concerned, only Sweet Cheeks does. Oh thank the powers that be or someone here will be throwing a fit if no one was allowed, although just one each. Not ideal but probably a concession there that has been made, and that we should also follow indeed.
"Perfect, and thank you for the answers, Colonel. I tell her respectfully and even with a smile, and I even smile to the Major who was the one who seemed to have convinced her superior, perhaps, again too foreign for me. Although that matter aside, at least there is something to be done there, before I can even answer the Colonel's question about who my companions are, Looks like also she prefers addressing me at least Gorgeous gets my attention then and there, and look at her with a knowing smile, before taking her hands in mine noticing that she has been biting her nails. No, not selfish at all, Gorgeous, if someone had to be there, it would be you, besides, there will be at least another lawyer there with Nash, at least from our side." Glancing at Sweet Cheeks, since there is no doubt in my mind that she would want to be there for the proceedings, to be with her man.
Further than that, our trip to this planet from ours, allowed all of us to familiarize ourselves with military laws, at least. "It'll be okay ... I let her know with a wink, and even sound sure at least, and since the Colonel had been inquiring about the people here, turns out that I actually did not need to make the introductions, since Boss Man was doing it. You heard my boss, Colonel, well technically he is the boss of a few of us here, but completely irrelevant honestly." I let her know with a knowing smile. Since Andros still addressed people respectfully, and never looked down on anybody unless they ticked them off, but that wasn't the case in any case, since he was being measured with his words and acting like a Vice Governor too.
"Quando hai appreso ... Actually, you know what Boss Man, never mind." I tell him with an amused smile before looking at Lover Boy with a dubious expression actually asking him the same thing potentially. Though I figured at least they would know that we can probably also talk another dialect if needed and necessary ...
Though not really in a rush to get to the fun side of things right now since it still looks like business, or legal overall, I end up finally inquiring. "When do you need the witnesses for Major and Specialist Wan?"
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Crystal Kayne
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Jul 26, 2023 12:48:36 GMT -8
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Gesturing to what Andros had said, Crystal definitely meant no disrespect at all, she didn't meant it in that sense being under surveillance, though now thinking about it, that was probably taken that way, but what she truly meant was what Andros said.
She concurred with him and even smiled at the Colonel, and when he stopped talking to Colonel Melis after he had introduced all of them, Crystal figured that she would add or explain things on her side since it seemed like perhaps the women here were more comfortable addressing women too, considering how they were brought up. "Apologies, Colonel, it was not my intention to offend you at all, nor anyone here, I assure you." Crystal told her with a warm smile before tilting her head on the side slightly. "Though from what you have said, you are here for our protection, and I thank you for that, if that is what you have been instructed, then I will submit to it even though it's very unnecessary."
Hoping that it would soften the blow and not be a problem altogether, in the end they were guests from the looks of it, and maybe they had been ordered to look after the people that weren't from their world, and thus Crystal should probably just endure, definitely even if she did not like it, she'd accept it.
Just watching the interaction further, especially when Andros seemed to have spoken in Hapan, Crystal didn't show any signs of surprise, one thing she knew about the Vyridian twins, they could be fast learners, and they definitely knew how to adapt to whatever situations they were in. Just like right now, Andros was just adopting his Vice Governor persona, just being respectful and not on a short fuse, even though she knew that he had been earlier, especially after he had rushed by Elika.
All of them tried to make their friend feel better, but at least there was some hope here that each of the defendant could have a witness each. Closing her eyes, since she knew Lana more Crystal expanded her awareness in the Force just to get a sense on how both Lana and Nash were doing, and for now they didn't seem agitated, or stressed honestly. Quite frankly she didn't know if it was due to them being Chume'doro and thus used to the proceedings, or because they were currently being treated both with respect despite the charge(s) against them. Or the advocates were truly on their side. Though she really didn't want to assume any further, which was why she looked at her boyfriend momentarily, and she knew that if there was anything, perhaps he would have already said something.
Letting Lily do all the talking for now, Crystal just smiled once more at the Chume'doro and stepped back to be closer to Elika and just holding her hand soothingly, even though she knew that there was only one person that could soothe her right now. Tilting her head on the side to whisper in her ear, Crystal let her know in a low tone. "They are both fine currently, sweetie, nothing to worry about at all."
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Nalea Ka Chume Djo
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Post by Nalea Ka Chume Djo on Jul 26, 2023 18:57:30 GMT -8
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Irishka turns her impassive gaze to Andros when he addresses her, looking from him to Atlantis as it dawns on her now that she is paying more attention to them than she normally would to any male that they are twins. Nodding after Andros has explained the reasoning behind Crystal's question about being shadowed, Irishka turns to the Chief Financial Officer to include her as she inclines her head in acknowledgement of the fact she had mistaken the implications of the question about being shadowed and says, her tone no longer quite as stiff as the introductions and overall tone of their interaction thusfar has been civil, "I understand, and then says something briefly to Lysippe (which those that speak Hapan will learn is simply having her order the Chume'doro in the hallway to move to less conspicuous positions in the hotel so that the off-worlders have the entire floor to themselves), before tuning back to Andros and Crystal to explain, I will have the Chume'doro move to the lobby and take steps to ensure only your party is able to access this floor."
As Andros introduces himself and the others in his party, the Chume'doro that had been stationed along the hall move out, some taking up positions in the lobby to monitor the turbolift traffic, while others do so in stairwells that have access to the upper floor, so that Crystal or any that may have felt discomfited by their presence in the halls are, it is to be hoped, now more comfortable.
"It is a pleasure to meet you all, Irishka says politely once the introductions have all been made, enough at ease now to even smile, albeit briefly, and then answers the Attorney General's question about when the witnesses will be needed, That will depend on how long their advocates need to prepare their cases. Major Yajaira or I will inform you all as soon as we know when the court-martials have been scheduled."
Lysippe smiles in surprised delight as Andros addresses her in Hapan, shaking her head when he thanks her for allowing the Wan siblings to have witnesses present during their court-martials and telling him in Hapan, "Anything for guests of the Ereneda, Vice Governor. From a family where sons and daughters were treated no differently and raised to do the same, Lysippe shows no signs of needing to make an effort to be polite or respectful as her superior had initially, and her smile is not as fleeting as Irishka's when she tilts her head to the side and says to Andros, You will have to share with me sometime how it is you discovered one of my cover identities, explaining, so that I do not make again whatever mistake I made that enabled you to learn of it."
Smiling when the Attorney General thanks her, Irishka simply nods to acknowledge the gesture as the Chief Financial Officer has apologized for any misunderstanding her question might have caused, to which she replies only, "Understood, and seeing no need to explain the reasons the Ereneda has for ensuring her guests are safe from any harm any more than those from Umgul apparently see any need to explain why they feel they are more than capable of looking after themselves, replies to the commentary about the need or lack thereof of protection by saying, Let us hope so," before bidding everyone present farewell and taking her leave to check in on what progress has been made at the Hall of Law.
Chume'doro Hall of Law
Entertaining the amusing thought, if only for a moment, of answering Major Wan's one word reply with a single one of her own and seeing how long they could go on exchanging only single word queries and answers, Nikoleta almost certainly looks amused as she takes a moment to openly appraise Delaana - her permanent smirk unfortunately making her seem amused no matter her actual mood - as she wonders whether the Ice Queen routine is force of habit, the sulkiness to be expected of anyone called to account for their actions, or something else entirely, and prepares herself for all the wonders and joys of working with a reluctant or openly hostile client; having experience defending both the former and the latter, Niokoleta is not daunted by the prospect of having to figure what shade of uncooperative or recalcitrant she is dealing with and decides to just focus on getting Wan the best possible out she can no matter how much or how little help Wan herself proves to be.
While her smirk remains as it is of the permanent variety, Nikoleta's tone of voice takes on an impassive quality that had not been present before, any note of casualness departing from her demeanor as she sits up and hits a button beneath the table that brings a dataterminal up in front of her chair that she starts preparing to use to take notes as she says, "Easiest out would be pleading guilty to the desertion charge. As we weren't at war, the death penalty would not be on the table, but the five year prison sentence would. Not, I imagine, your first choice, so let's look at what your next best option is. An other than honorable discharge would result in the termination of your service and has no penalties attached to it other than the loss of your benefits, which I assume is not an issue for you. We would need, essentially, to demonstrate that you are no longer capable of carrying out your duties. We have a few ways to go about that. The first way is submitting to a battery of physical, psychological and tactical tests that could take months to complete and which your pride or honor would not allow you to intentionally fail I am guessing. You seem like the get it done as fast as possible type, so we do have the option of going old school and requesting that a candidate for advancing to your rank be found so that they can challenge you to single combat. We'd request that instead of the normal demotion in rank losing would involve, the loss would demonstrate you no longer possess the skills needed to perform your duties."
Tilting her head to the side, Nikoleta says, "You look as though you've kept in fighting trim, and your record shows that your hand to hand and other combat skills were all exceptional, but as you've been out of action for some time, I think there is a better than average chance you'd lose to a far more motivated opponent that has been on active duty and possibly even seen action against pirates or what have you. At the point where she can no longer do all the talking and will need a word or maybe a sentence or two from Wan to know how she wants to proceed, Nikoleta asks, Thoughts so far, Major?"
Zenaida frowns a bit when Nash says he is just as guilty as his sister, which, should he still be peeking at her thoughts, makes her adjust her estimate of how sure fire her strategy will prove to be after all since she hadn't factored in whether or not he might be willing to stretch the truth a bit to get released from service without any penalties. An official record can only reveal so much, but the fact Major Wan repeatedly chose to have her brother at her side in as many operations as she could suggests their bond was a strong one, which Zenaida thinks could be used even if her initial plan needs to be adjusted or scrapped entirely.
"That won't be my decision, Zenaida reminds Nash when he adds a please to his affirmation that being released from service is the outcome he wants, smiling as she suggests, but you can thank me if and when we find a way for you to be released without any conditions or penalties attached. Folding her hands together on the table in front of her, Zenaida says in a tentative tone, starting to think she knows the answer to the question she will ask already, You and I both know what the general opinion about the status on men is on Hapes, and I think, if you are willing to exploit that bias a little, we can get your release with relative ease. It would mean, she bobbles her head from side to side, bending the truth just a little, but I think with the records of your and your sister's service as supporting evidence of how you would do anything she asked, I could make a case that you only deserted under orders from her. Holding up a hand to keep Nash from protesting as she is pretty sure he will, Zenaida adds, Alternately, if that is not something you are comfortable with, I can argue that you deserted only to stay with your sister, and that shows a lack of judgement or maybe ability to think independently on your part that demonstrates you are not capable of performing your duties any longer." Lifting a hand and gesturing towards Nash, Zenaida invites him to share what he thinks about the strategy she has proposed.
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Elikapeka Hekekia
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jul 26, 2023 20:53:38 GMT -8
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Elikapeka leans back against Andros when he places his hand comfortingly on her shoulder and assures her that she will be the one selected to witness Delaana's court-martial, relived that is going to be the case even though it does little to lessen her anxiety since the Chume'doro advocates rather than the lawyers from Honoghr will be handling her Ceesi and Nash's cases; while Elika has no reason to doubt the ability of the Chume'doro advocates and knows that Nash being a lawyer himself means that he might be able to contribute to his own and possible Delaana's defense, she would feel more comfortable if people she knows hold Delaana and Nash dear were the ones helping to free them both from their service obligations.
Her smile is a little forced when Atlantis reiterates Andros' assurance that she will be allowed to witness Delaana's court-martial, but her gratitude is obvious from her tone as she says, "Thank you both," and nods when Lily says that it is not selfish of her to ask to be the one to witness her Ceesi's time in court, and echoes her own thoughts about how there is some comfort to be had knowing Nash is a lawyer himself.
Giving Crystal's hand a squeeze meant to be gentle that might be a bit more tight than intended due to her anxiety level, which has fortunately dropped at least a little thanks to her friends, Elika, correctly guessing that Crystal had used the Force to reach her conclusions about how Delaana and Nash are faring at the moment, tells her, "Thanks hon', sighing as she takes off her spectacles and rubs her eyes as she says, I hope they get back soon," not sure how long it usually takes to formulate a defense strategy but hoping it is not overly long since she knows herself well enough to know her anxiety will only increase the longer it takes for her Ceesi and Nash to return.
Lucine shrugs noncommittally when Forcias asks whether she wants to mingle or just head to their swanky room, saying even though she is tired after piloting the shuttle along the last leg of the trip to Hapes, "Let's hang out until the rest of the Chume'doro piss off, able to see that the Royal Guards are playing nice, even moving the ones lined up along the hallway out from the hallway after Kayne and Andros seem to subtly bitch about bodyguards in general - probably not something any bodyguard would want to hear - and then grins as she watches Andros seem to be maybe possibly flirting with the Royal Guard he is talking with and tells Forcias in an amused tone, I kinda wanna see whether the Vee Gee scores or not too, bae,"
Looking over at Horsea, Luck asks with a smirk, "What kind of odds do you give him, girl?"
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Andros Vyridian
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Post by Andros Vyridian on Jul 27, 2023 2:28:51 GMT -8
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Andros didn't quite know the whole atmosphere in Hapes, he wasn't that interested, though he supposed that maybe the Ereneda figured they needed some protection, from what? Andros wondered that too, was it a common occurrence that off worlders were attacked? That was maybe the case, or he supposed the Queen Mother wouldn't take that to chance at least. Smirking at the thought though, Andros realized that he probably would have acted the same way as the Ereneda and would dispatch some of UDF for whatever convoys came to the planet.
Nonetheless, Andros inclined his head just didn't say anything more, perhaps he slightly smirked, but that was it.
Figuring he'd let the others do the talking while Elika leaned in against him, he did look at her with a noticeable smile this time, at least a comforting one before looking at both of the women, at least Crystal and Lily with a knowing expression as if telling them to just take care of her, and he'd still be around in any case. "Ah my dearest Ljiljana, that would be cheating if I told you everything, no?" Andros told her with a chuckle, before motioning for everyone to perhaps get some rest. "Rest up if you want, or go visit, if you also want." For that last part he turned to look at the Zabrak and the Togruta since that was probably what they wanted in any case, maybe.
He was pretty sure though that maybe his brother would accompany them, or even maybe stay around, that he supposed depended on what the women wanted here and now.
Andros had an impassive expression upon hearing his brother's transmission, Andros only blinked once and didn't do anything more at all. Not quite, brother, just getting some information if you will. Andros told him privately as he stayed on his spot, and still he watched the Chume'doro who seemed to have stayed and just addressed him in Hapan.
Smirking briefly, at least she seemed far more comfortable than her superior in addressing the opposite gender here, figuring that in any case, since she had spoken to him in Hapan, he would reveal in fact that he also knew how to speak and communicate in Hapan too, "I would assume that we must have quite caused a commotion up in Orbit when the vessel showed up." Andros began to say knowingly at least, since they were briefly held up in Orbit, where several scans probably occurred. "Will there be any chances to meet the Ereneda, to at least personally thank her for all of this?" Gesturing around the place, he knew that she'd get it of course, and he factually did want to meet the Queen Mother for reasons of his own, or at least have a talk from one politician to another. "You haven't made any mistakes at all, Major, and uncovering that one cover identity of yours was easy enough with the resources we have at disposal in Umgul. Though before you ask, no Major Wan never said anything at all but just mentioned she had a visit from a Chume'doro, no descriptions from her at all." Andros informed her, if by any chance she was maybe heading in that direction that Delaana blabbed or gave whatever description. "I might reveal it to you at some point, perhaps, however out of curiosity, why do we need protection exactly? Common occurrence that ka'zaqash are attacked here, or is there something else?"
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Atlantis Vyridian
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Post by Atlantis Vyridian on Jul 27, 2023 3:36:32 GMT -8
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"Likewise, Colonel Melis." Atlantis told her when she found out who they were or even what their functions were on their respective planets. Though Atlantis supposed that indeed the Force matter here was not that big of a deal, of course, then again unlike them on Umgul where in some areas Force detectors were located at important areas, there was nothing from any of the Chume'doro, at least thusfar, that told them any of them were attuned to the Force, not that he had noticed at least.
He figured though that anyone with some knowledge at least would have realized when Crystal had purposely extended her awareness to the Force. That much was a given for the time being.
Inclining his head when his brother mentioned to just rest up, Atlantis was actually a bit surprised when the Royal Guards seemed to have vacated the premises, he supposed that they were actually being treated as guests indeed, and what they preferred and wanted would probably go to a certain degree. He knew that his girlfriend hated having bodyguards tied to her, he knew that it was all borne from her childhood too whenever she'd have people by her side, though back then was warranted, as she wasn't attuned to the Force, now it was a whole different matter entirely. Not only Crystal Kayne was attuned, but she was great at it too.
Not replying any further at his brother's transmission, Atlantis just moved towards the women and looked at them knowingly, at least Crystal, Elika, and Lily. "C'mon let's settle into a room, it'll be more comfortable there, than staying here in the hallway." He encouraged them, or at least Elika more particularly, he figured that the rest would do as they wanted, but for now, he just picked a room and gestured if it was convenient for Elika, and just moved inside with her and just sat her down on the couch.
Crouching in front of her, and taking her hands into his, Atlantis looked up at her and smiled. "Did you want me to do anything, is there something that you need right now?" Besides the obvious, clearly, but that wasn't something he could give to her at all. He knew that what Elika wanted was to have her Ceesi here already and even Lana's brother. Making sure that the door was closed and that no one but the people here inside could hear him, at least, he asked softly, "Did you want me to reach out to Nash?" For having spent enough time with the people in the vessels, Atlantis would obviously know who was Nash in the cacophony of people, plus he also knew at least, in proviso that they weren't exhausted at least that someone could hear what was being said there. "Or do you want me to ask one of the Kiffars to listen?" Atlantis asked with a raised eyebrow, and perhaps she wouldn't understand, but Forcias, and even Horsea were good with plenty of things, and Force Listening was one of those.
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Nash W. Leed
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Post by Nash W. Leed on Jul 27, 2023 5:44:52 GMT -8
Chume'doro Hall of Law
Noticing Zenaida’s frown, since he still kept his head held up high, what he truly wanted here was also to find a solution, and moreover he was trying to find what implications it would cause his sister honestly. He wasn’t the sort of stretching the truth, but if he had to in a sense, he would since he, too, was a lawyer in his own rights . . . Though nothing about military, he specialized in family, and everything that went with it. But he had also been known to take some other cases along the way, just to learn, and to understand.
Maybe the lawyer side of him was coming up this time around, and maybe he was definitely going to bend the truth, but no matter what he would make sure that his sister’s name remained intact.
Taking a deep breath and looking at the ceiling before closing his eyes for a moment, or at least it seemed he was actually concentrating on his sister to address her personally and privately.
Lana, please just tell her that you have left because I was out of control due to For'ta and that I needed to find a way to control it.
It all came down to remembering that talk that occurred in the vessel, the one that had been pointed out by Crystal Kayne, and perhaps he would be submitting himself to more testing, or maybe would even face the death penalty, or whatever, but as long as his sister got out of this with Honors, be damned the consequences.
Forgive me, Childao . . .
Finally looking back down and maybe he looked conflicted, Nash shook his head to say that he was not agreeing that narrative at all. “Please change the narrative, and say that she deserted because of me.” Nash began to say, and maybe some, or a lot in the Chume'doro would remember why he had often been taken by his sister in operations. At least he knew that the Ereneda would.
While he was quite aware that the norms here were males were often not valued for their worth, he was certain at least that his sister never looked down on males either during her service, and that was also due in major part of him.
The First Lieutenant was probably confused, and with reasons of course, that much he was certain. “Please know that I would never hurt you, or cause you any harm, and you might want to pull your chair back .” Said Nash respectfully as he waited for her to do as he instructed and just kept looking at her before extending both of his hands on the side and started telekinetically lifting the table, it slowly went up the ceiling and he kept looking at her. “I never understood before how I could speak to animals or even make them obey me, like I could never understand how it was that I could understand any foreign dialects. I also could never understand why whenever I was angry everything around me seemed to be pushed away.”
Gradually he lowered once again the table on the floor and looked at Zenaida, “I was taught to control this, Major Wan knew that she couldn’t teach me, because she is not like me, and she wanted to help me.” Explained Nash with a defeated sigh, even though honestly this wasn’t the real reason why she left to begin with, they were looking for a reason and deciding on whatever penalties they would inflict to them. But further than that, wasn’t that also the job of a commanding officer to look after their own.
“You want a reason, First Lieutenant, that is my reason, I was out of control, and for the sake of peace so that no one would be harmed because of me, Major Wan and I left.”
Nash knew that he probably had bomb dropped the whole Force thing, or For’ta as some of the people called it or whatever, but that was just it. He was attuned to the Force and a lot of the people that he came with were as well.
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Mace Jhiera Vos
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Post by Mace Jhiera Vos on Jul 27, 2023 5:45:57 GMT -8
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Nodding, not really fussed about what they'd end up doing honestly, Forcias just stationed himself there next to Luce and just watched the Chume'doro walk away, he supposed that indeed it had something to go with what the CFO, and even the VG said. One could never be too careful, but he still could understand why it was awkward for the CFO to have people bodyguarding her, he guessed it was mainly due now to the fact that she didn't want people to get hurt because of her?
Maybe he was looking too much into it, and he probably should not . . .
"Of course you do." Forcias wasn't surprised at all, and he just said nothing more honestly even if they probably shouldn't even give a damn about it. He was still the VG, and whatever he did in his free time, that was all up to him.
Horsea still on standby, or probably also doing the statue thing that Lucine is used to had just inclined her head to the Colonel of the Purity Division before glancing at Lucine with an amused smile, although she shook her head. "If he is interested, the odds will often be in his favor, girl." Said Horsea with a faint smile, actually she'd know, and Andros knew how to charm in any case, Horsea supposed that Lucine wouldn't be aware of that fact, at least not so much, but some of the rumors in the Mist Government, some were true, and some weren't at all.
Though honestly, even at that, Horsea still looked at Lucy thoughtfully and just shook her head. "Though I might say maybe, but also could be unlikely considering she is the one who visited Wan." Thankful that at least they were far away from people to have this talk, at least discretely, she knew that Lucine would understand the implication of what she had just said at least. Major Yajaira was the other Chume'doro in Umgul.
Looking down and furrowing her eyebrows, Horsea tried to get a sense of what was going on, at least with the Wan siblings, unfolding her arms and letting them run down her body, she couldn't be certain but something was about to probably go down, and not in a good way maybe . . .
We might have a situation with the younger sibling. Horsea informed all of those attuned to the Force here, that was with her.
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Ljiljana Jankovic
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Post by Ljiljana Jankovic on Jul 27, 2023 7:03:38 GMT -8
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"Sounds good, thanks again Colonel Smiling gratefully and even biding her farewell when she takes her leave, I finally breathe out, and thankfully Andros seemed in a relatively good mood at least. Or he is just being like me, that is probably the best answer there. You're not fun, Andros, one of these days one of us will unlock the mystery that is you." Laughing softly and just shaking my head, yes he is technically my boss, but at the same time he actually can be a good sport in every sense of the way, Turbolift hap with Gorgeous, da, that was totally epic, although seems like it has been a while ago ...
Now we are all here in Hapes, because of that situation, that honestly isn't too thrilling at all since the advocates are people we do not know, and honestly I am sure that we could better come up with a defense too, unless the Hapan Stud is working on something too. Pushing that matter aside for now and concurring with Andros for resting up, I am glad at least that Atlantis is guiding Elika towards one of the room, which of course I walk into with her.
Walking straight to the mini-bar and pulling out a fresh bottle of water, I just hand it to her and just sit down next to her, and surely Baby Girl will be on the other side, while Lover Boy is crouched in front of Gorgeous. "Just drink some water, Gorgeous, Encouraging her, at least I hope that I am encouraging her, I just wrap one of my arms around hers and hopefully can soothe her too as much as I can while Atlantis is talking to her. Smiling gratefully, and even if I do not quite understand what he means that one of the Kiffars could listen, I figured that has something to do with the Force honestly. Just anything you need, Gorgeous, we are here for you, okay, do not hesitate to ask."
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Delaana Wan
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Post by Delaana Wan on Jul 27, 2023 8:09:44 GMT -8
Chume'doro Hall of Law
Delaana listened, and attentively too, at the same time though she had that sunken feeling that indeed this was not going to be a walk through the park, figuratively speaking, and she was most certainly not going to pretend in failing those tests or whatever. The latter option was definitely doable, and she was still pondering on the question, as for her thoughts, quite frankly as she was about to answer, something prevented her in doing so.
She had not been startled, at least she showed no signs of being so, but her gaze did relax in a sense and just turned into pure sadness and conflict when she felt how certain and determined her brother was when she heard him talk to her...
Rubbing her forehead and showing signs of weakness, not that she was afraid at all, not for herself, but for her brother, Lana frowned faintly, while indeed she was not attuned to the Force at all, and therefore could not tell or anything what her brother was currently doing on the other conference room, she just knew that once again, he was protecting her in more ways than one.
"Tell me, Captain Dimakas..." Lana began to say with a saddened expression as she took a deep breath, "What do you know of For'ta?"
That was her question, and perhaps those were her thoughts currently, she knew she had to explain, or at least follow the script, which she hated to the highest degree but she couldn't or wouldn't contradict her brother then and there, and maybe that would be their demise both, or not at all, but she supposed she'd have to explain. "My brother is gifted, at some point he had a hard time controlling those gifts, I couldn't let him remain in that state, so we had to find some answers. You'll probably want to ask some questions about the Force to some specialists about it."
Perhaps this was a saving grace if not, whatever situation that Nash had walked into, or revealed about himself to the other advocate, like she did just right now, that was going to complicate even more the court-martial probably, but hopefully they would have some solutions about it. "One of the men that came here with me and my brat is quite knowledgeable about that. Actually several of the people there are."
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Crystal Kayne
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Post by Crystal Kayne on Jul 27, 2023 8:29:14 GMT -8
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Inclining her head as a thanks to the Colonel who had taken her leave, Crystal just stopped paying attention altogether to the ongoing into this hallway, though she had noticed Horsea's nod, and understood that the woman that had given the scroll was indeed Major Yajaira who looked or seemed pleased that Andros seemed to be talking with her in Hapan.
Not really wanting to dwell on that, but Crystal totally would have liked to maybe punch her but wouldn't of course since insofar at least the proceeding here to the hotel was pleasant and even the Colonel seemed to have relaxed once Andros had made the introduction of everyone. Truly unbothered by the tight squeeze from Elika, Crystal just looked at her friend with a warm and encouraging smile before nodding, she understood that Elika wanted to have Lana back and ASAP. In that case scenario, Crystal actually did not know how she would have reacted in a way. At the same time, she could understand the stress, and even anxiety in wanting to know if their loved ones were safe.
Lana was that for Elika, like Atlantis was that for her...
Guiding Elika towards the room, whichever it seemed, Crystal just stayed by her and even sat down next to the Architect, and still held her hand in comfort even nodded in agreement to what Lily had just said. Atlantis was definitely trying to be helpful, that much she could tell, and she even smiled knowingly at him being caring most definitely, one of those traits she loved about him, of course.
Although she was not expecting that statement, at all, from Horsea, at least Crystal was used to people communicating to her through the Force, she over time did get used to it, but also she knew how to just remain still and not let her expression shift with the news she just got, especially that this time it concerned Nash. Though she did look at her boyfriend with a peaceful expression and just tilted her head on the side momentarily.
"Ask Horsea, maybe?" Crystal suggested with a faint smile before looking at Elika definitely not wanting to stress her out at all until at least they got to the bottom of this, or whatever occurred there at the courthouse. Crystal still couldn't believe also in a sense how difficult it truly was for a Jedi in general to always be mindful of their emotions, even their reactions on the spot... And now she supposed she was definitely leaning how difficult it was.
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Post by Saoirse Beirne on Jul 29, 2023 10:23:31 GMT -8
Hotel
When Atlantis suggests that they all go into one of the rooms, Saoirse and Mahela follow him and Elikapeka into the room. Mahela sticks close to where Atlantis, Lily and Crystal are looking after Elikapeka, who seems to be having a tougher time than everyone else dealing with the uncertainty of what is happening with her girlfriend and Nash. Mahela is observant enough to have seen the signs of obsessive compulsive behavior and possibly even an anxiety disorder of some kind that Elikapeka has been exhibiting during the trip to Hapes and since arriving in the capital city, and is glad that the architect's friends all seem to know how best to calm and soothe Elikapeka. "If there is anything I can do, Mahela tells Atlantis quietly while Lily and Crystal are speaking to Elikapeka after he has settled her on the couch, just let me know," to let him know that if he or anyone else needs anything to help look after Elikapeka she is happy to lend a hand in whatever way she can.
Saoirse, assuming that Elikapeka will be more comfortable with her friends looking after her than with a relative stranger, and not wanting to crowd the architect too much, is wandering around the room, tossing her rock from one hand to the other as she checks out the posh furnishings, great views of the capital or Castle overlooking it available from the windows and the whirlpool bathtub in the bathroom when she gets the telepathic message from Horsea about a possible problem with Nash. Guessing that Horsea used the Force to telepathically communicate with those that are Force Sensitive rather than saying it aloud that the Kiffar doesn't want to worry Elikapeka, Saoirse keeps her expression calm as she joins everyone by the architect and uses the Force to telepathically ask Atlantis, Do we know what kind of problem Nash is having? Is there anything we can do to help him?
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Nalea Ka Chume Djo
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Post by Nalea Ka Chume Djo on Jul 29, 2023 13:08:01 GMT -8
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Lysippe nods as she laughs cheerily when Andros correctly assumes that their arrival had necessitated a few hasty changes to the plans that had been made for Major Wan's arrival, telling him in Hapan, "Naturally, Vice Governor, explaining in an amused tone, Imagine inviting a single guest only to have them arrive with a dozen or so friends. That would mean changing a few things around, no? Tilting her head to the side, she purses her lips and replies to his question about the possibility of meeting the Queen Mother after a moment, It might be possible, if that is something you would like, but probably not until after the court-martials have been concluded. The Queen Mother will be a part of the tribunal hearing the cases of Major Wan and her brother, Lysippe explains, and it would be best, for a few reasons, that she not interact with Major Wan or her friends until after the hearings to avoid any suggestion of . . . bias," looking briefly as though she might add more, but then deciding to leave it at that.
Arching an eyebrow with an amused expression when the Vice Governor says that he might share how he had uncovered one of her cover identities at some point after intriguingly hinting at mysterious resources available to Umgul, Lysippe replies to his question about why he and his companions might need protection with a playful glint in her eyes, "I might share the reasons for it with you sometime, and then adds to reassure him even though she does not get the impression he is truly concerned about the possibility, No, off world visitors have no need to be concerned they would be attacked simply for being from off world, and shrugging as she shares to provide a subtle hint for the reasons for the protection that may be too subtle, It is probably an unnecessary precaution, but would you not also look after the safety of visitors to Umgul were our positions reversed?"
Noting that Andros' companions have begun to leave the hall, appearing concerned about Major Wan's red haired friend who is apparently quite worried for the Major, Lysippe frowns and says, "I am keeping you from your friends, adding after a pause, Do tell your Master Architect that she has no need to worry so. The Ereneda . . . did not want any of this to happen, and undoubtedly wishes to see that it is resolved as quickly and painlessly as possible, as I am sure you all do. Giving Andros a bow, Lysippe says, Until next we meet, Vice Governor, reiterating, If you or your companions require anything at all, simply ask one of the Chume'doro," before taking her leave.
Chume'doro Hall of Law
Nikoleta, perma-smirk in place even though the expression accompanying it when Delaana asks what she knows of for'ta before giving her reasons for breaking her oath and deserting her fellow Chume'doro and abandoning her duties and her home world is incredulous and borders on insulted when an offer is made to have her meet with Force Specialists to answer any questions she might have, folds her hands together on the table in front of her and says in a calm, clearly controlled tone, "I know enough about the Force, Major Wan, to know that if your brother was having so hard a time controlling his abilities that it required you to take him off world and violate your oath it is highly unlikely this is the first I would be hearing about this alleged difficulty you think somehow excuses you for desertion."
Leaning forward and continuing to speak in a calm, controlled voice, Nikoleta asks rhetorically, "Are you familiar with our world's history, Major? How the Jedi wiped out the Lorell Raiders? The Hapes Consortium has been in existence since 4040 BBY, and spans 130 star systems that have at least one inhabited world each. We have a word in out language for the Force. Do you really think, in all that time on all of those worlds, that we have acquired no understanding of the Force? That your brother is that unique in being Force Sensitive? Shaking her head, Nikoleta sighs before saying, We may not seek out Force Sensitives like the Jedi or other groups, or take them from their families to train and indoctrinate them in some philosophy meant to guide their actions, but the Investigative Division of the Chume'doro does have experiences with Force Sensitives that come to their attention when they exhibit their abilities in a dangerous way, and resources to help such individuals learn to control their abilities."
Tilting her head to the side, Nikoleta asks before Delaana can point out she was not aware of what has been revealed, "You didn't know about that, did you? Maybe you were so wrapped up in watching over your brother, Major, that you missed out on a lot of things. I've read both of your service records, Nikolea says, her tone more compassionate now as she shares, I know you both got dealt shitty hands, had a lot of shitty experiences, and waded through so much shit that, maybe, that's all you could see, taste or smell by the time you decided to cut and run. I'm not, she shrugs in a gesture of surrender, here to try and convince you that your view of Hapes might be skewed and distorted by your experiences, Major. It would be a waste of both our time. I'm here to find a way to help you get through your court-martial without winding up in prison. She circles her hands over the table in front of Delaana, This story about leaving to find some answers about your brother who was having trouble controlling his gifts, true or not, doesn't change the fact you deserted, Major, or that you broke your oath. Are you trying to put a pretty face on deserting, is that it? Find some way to come out looking like a hero? Sighing and leaning back in her chair, Nikoleta points out, You're already a hero in your brother's eyes from what I can guess, Major, and I bet your friends all think it was heroic and brave of you to get yourself and your brother away from a world where you were both miserable. Isn't that enough, or do you have to find a way to save face with the Chume'doro too? Why, Major? And, more importantly, do you really think there is some version of this story where you are both a paragon of virtue and an oath breaker? You, pardon the expression, shit the bed, Major. You made an oath and you broke it. There's no way you can spin that where the stink doesn't cling to you. Your friends won't care, your brother won't care, so why would you care? If you wanted to get back in, I'd understand why you would want to find a way to look good, smell clean. You want out though, right? You can't have it both ways, Major, sorry."
Rubbing the back of her neck, Nikoleta asks, "So, let's start over, what do you say, Major? What do you want? Do you want to look good in the eyes of the people you deserted because you couldn't take the way you or your brother were treated? Or do you want to go back to Umgul and all the people that came here to support you as quick as possible? I mean, hey, maybe there's no gender or species inequality on Umgul like there is on every single other world in the universe, maybe physical attractiveness has no advantages on Umgul even though it does on every other world in the universe and every single person that stepped off that shuttle with you and that has to either be rich enough or in high enough positions that they can just up and leave without knowing how long they might be gone looks like a supermodel or a holovid star, and maybe there's no poverty, crime, or corruption either, and that sounds like . . . paradise. Don't you want to get back to it? Help me help you get back to it, Major. You don't like my strategy, give me another one that shows why you aren't fit anymore to be a Chume'doro then."
Getting up out of her seat, Nikoleta says, "Let's take five, Major. I have to tinkle. Why don't you go talk with your brother? It will be a lot easier to get you both back to your people if you aren't tripping over each other trying to find some way one of you falls on their sword to make the other one look good when there's no reason either of you needs to worry about that. There is no way, no way at all either of you gets out with honors, Major. That ship sailed when you broke your oaths and deserted. The sooner you both accept that and start thinking of what you want to do about proving why you aren't fit to serve any more, which neither of you want to do, right, the quicker this can all be over."
Zenaida looks, as expected, confused when Nash asks that the story be changed to one where Major Wan deserts because of him, not sure what he thinks that accomplishes since desertion is desertion no matter what the reasoning behind it is, meaning that he is proverbially stepping in front of a hoverbus that would just crush him an then go right on over his sister anyway.
When Nash telekinetically lifts the table by way of demonstrating that he is a Force Sensitive, Zenaida looks surprised but not exactly shocked, and frowns when Nash says he has control over his abilities now but had been out of control, leading his sister to break her oath and desert so they could find a way for him to control his abilities, telling him in a kind voice matching her expression, "That is a very nice story, Specialist, but what makes you think it changes anything, even if it wasn't a steaming pile of Bantha poo-doo? I've seen your file, Specialist, and while knowing you are a Force Sensitive makes some things make more sense, nothing in it backs up your claim about being out of control. Quite the opposite, unfortunately. You kept your head down, followed every order, completed every mission competently and without complaint. That speaks to a level of self control contradictory to your claim about being out of control, Specialist. Or am I supposed to sell a story where that same Chume'doro that performed his duties so well, and managed to keep the fact he was a Force Sensitive under wraps, somehow lost control in a way that was so dire his sister broke her oath and deserted to get him away for everyone's safety? Where's the body count, Specialist, or the property destruction that will support that claim? Or was it an out of control so controlled that only you and your sister were aware of it? Ok, fine, let's say it was something only the two of you were aware of, what exactly do you think that changes? You still broke your oaths and deserted, right?"
Zenaida, smiles and says, "It's sweet that you want to try and make your sister look better, Specialist, it is. And, for what it's worth, anyone who has read your files will see that she was always looking out for you. I know that there were other reasons your sister became disillusioned with the Chume'doro, and with Hapes, Specialist, but it's very clear that a part of the reason she broke her oath was to get you away from a place you weren't valued or treated by everyone with the respect you deserved. And I wish that mattered, I do, but it doesn't. Are you trying to find a case where she gets an honorable discharge, is that it? That just isn't possible, Specialist, I am so very sorry. You see that, don't you? If you take a step back and look at it objectively? She broke her oath, Specialist, and so did you, full stop, end of story. There's no way . . ." Zenaida trails off, looking up as Nikoleta opens the door with Delaana behind her.
"We're taking five, Nikoleta tells Zenaida cheerfully, lifting a hand before her fellow Chume'doro can protest, Trust me, these two need to talk for minute and stop tripping over themselves trying to find some way one of them saves face before we can get anywhere. Smirk in place as usual, she motions for Delaana to go in and tells Zenaida, Come on, potty break time, then asks Delaana and Nash, You two want anything when we come back? Water, caf, candy bar, doughnut?"
After learning whether the Wan's want anything, Nikoleta and Zenaida leave the pair in the room for a few minutes to decide what it is they want.
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Elikapeka Hekekia
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Post by Elikapeka Hekekia on Jul 29, 2023 16:31:29 GMT -8
Domes of Megos Hotel
Elikapeka smiles gratefully despite her anxious mood when Atlantis guides her into one of the suites and gently leads her to a couch in the lavishly appointed gathering area, starting to bite her nails again, using her thumb to keep her sleeve from riding up automatically as she shakes her head, telling him, "No, no I don't need anything, thank you though, and then looking absently at her nails and seeing that she has ruined her manicure thoroughly by now, considers his offer to reach out to Nash for a moment before biting her thumbnail as she shakes her head again and, deciding it would probably be better not to distract Nash when he is in the middle of whatever is going on at the Chume'doro Hall of Law, says, It might be better if he could focus on what is going on. We'll just have to wait until they get back to find out what's going on, sighing as she slumps back and looks up at the ceiling and says, I'll be fine, really, don't worry about making anyone do anything," she concludes, not wanting to be a nuisance to anyone and trying to look less anxious than she feels to try and make everyone stop worrying about her; she knows they are probably worried she will have a panic attack, but feels pretty sure that she won't given how comforting everyone has been, which has soothed her nerves enough that they aren't as close to fraying and snapping as they had been.
"Thanks, beautiful, Elika tells Lily with a smile when she is handed a bottle of water, jokingly asking, There wasn't any wine in the mini-bar? After taking a drink of the water, Elika nods, giving Lilly a one armed hug - her other hand still holding onto Crystal's as her friend sits beside her - accompanied by a peck on the cheek as she says, You'll be the first one to know if I think of something I need, beautiful, thank you."
Shaking her head when Crystal suggests they ask Horsea to, she assumes, use the Force as Atlantis had suggested to listen in on whatever is happening between the Chume'doro and her Ceesia and Nash, Elika says, "I think I'd rather hear things from Nash and Delaana, hon', explaining, their impressions will make things more clear, I think, than just knowing what is being said would be," easily able to imagine how just knowing what is being said without the context Nash and Delaana would be able to provide might be more nerve wracking than comforting.
Smiling as she finishes taking another sip of water, Elika tells everyone, "You don't have to hover over me, really. If you want to go somewhere or do something, go ahead. Maybe I'll just nap or something, she says, pretty sure that would be impossible but trying to give everyone a reason that excuses them from having to stay confined to the hotel just to look after her if they would rather be doing other things, while I wait for them to get back."
Lucine arches an eyebrow when Horsea reveals that the Chume'doro Andros may or may not be hitting on is the one that had visited Wan with the Queen's message, "That's her, huh? Shrugging as she adds, You're probably right then, guessing that Andros is probably just pumping the Chume'doro for information in an uncharacteristically nice way rather than glaring or scowling to try and intimidate her. Looking at Horsea when the Kiffar lowers her arms in a way that looks as though she has realized or sensed something concerning, Lucy asks, Something up, girl?" It would not surprise her is something was going on somewhere, they have not had any drama other than the nerd's brush with a panic attack after all, so it is probably past due that something upsets the momentary calm that had settled over things.
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Andros Vyridian
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Post by Andros Vyridian on Jul 29, 2023 18:39:30 GMT -8
Domes of Megos Hotel
For a split moment, Andros was about to say something about the use of the word invite, but he did not and didn't show anything else but just probably amusement on his features. Then again, semantics, he supposed. Probably the Chume'doro before him wasn't aware of the message's content, not that she would be since it had the Ereneda's signet anyways. Not that he had read it either anyways, even if he could understand and read Hapan, it was all in all irrelevant to him, he just knew that there was that possibility in any case that Delaana would be recalled, wasn't he even thinking about it a few days ago when he was talking with Elika in his office. Three years that Umgul's now Master Architect had been declared as missing, and Andros wondered if Delaana would return to her homeworld, but did not for now obvious reasons of course...
Andros only inclined his head conceding on that fact about how probably everything had to be reshuffled once their ship's scan had been complete, though he was more interested in the fact that there had been a chance to meet the Queen Mother, and understood all the same that wouldn't be possible before the court-martial. "When that is indeed done then, I'd like to formally request an audience with the Ereneda, please. If could you pass that along, or even let me know what the protocol is." Perhaps he had been aware of that potential bias the Major was talking about, perhaps he wasn't but all in all, he understood it all the same. He was from Umgul, the planet that welcomed Delaana Wan and even acquired citizenship all the same, and everything was probably going to be convoluted in any case, and he might not have the patience for that.
Smirking when she repeated the same statement as his, Andros inclined his head and just paid close attention to what she was saying. So attacks occurred then whether off worlders or not, people could be targeted randomly, that sounded like a problem but like she probably did guess, not an issue to them at all, at least. "Touché indeed, I would." Andros smiled although briefly as that was when he heard Horsea's transmission at the same time when Atlantis was probably guiding Elika and the rest to a room, looking over his shoulder momentarily with a faint frown, Andros refocused his attention onto the Chume'doro. Bowing respectfully as well since it seemed to be a custom here, Andros straightened himself up and just looked at her with impassive eyes now as she departed after telling her. "Te'ta'xida, Major."
From what he did get there, and what the Major had said, the Ereneda was forced to act, it wasn't her doing, some other players were definitely expecting the Queen Mother to do what she needed to do to quell some unrest. Sighing softly and looking up, Andros closed his eyes momentarily and then turned around because he wanted to figure out what Horsea had sensed or probably heard, there must have been something at least, all he knew was that Nash Leed or Nash Wan, whichever he went by maintained his presence in the Force, and that was all he knew. Arching his eyebrow dubiously, he figured the Kiffar, any of those two would keep updating people here. Though he did walk into the room that some of them had gone into and just closed the door behind him leaning against the door looking at Elika with a faint reassuring smile.
"It appears that the Ereneda didn't want any of this to happen and would prefer for it to be over and done swiftly and painlessly according to the one who was in Umgul a few days ago delivering that message..." Andros reverted back to Basic, and just informed all of them with a somewhat darkened gaze, he probably was annoyed, or just exhausted, but at the same time he was actually feeling bad for the pressure the Queen Mother had been facing. "They should be back here soon." At least he hoped so, but the fact that the Chume'doro spoke of bias, and seemed to be wanting to add something else, well, he didn't quite understand it all in all. "Oh and I totally asked for an audience with the Queen Mother, but apparently will only be possible after the court-martial as apparently it would be best for it to be that case to not interact with Lana or any of us to avoid any bias..." Andros shrugged, it definitely seemed that there was more to it than anything at least from the impression that Major Yajaira was giving him.
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