Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2017 22:01:08 GMT -8
The sun was rising over Keldabe, heralding the dawn of the first official day of Mand'alor the Architects rule. It still seemed strange to Damocles that he had gotten this far. It seemed like only yesterday that he was back on Ordo, forging blades. Yet here he was now, in the very heart of the newly forged Mandalorian Assembly. The landspeeder finally came to a stop outside of the MandalMotors tower. As the doors to the vehicle opened, Escalus, Longinus, Ascalon, and Hephaestus were the first to exit. They gave a quick scan of the area, before Damocles exited the speeder. Before him, the head office of MandalMotors reached to the sky, adorned with the companies logo.
Several members of the Board of Directors exited the building, with a security detail, to meet him. This would be where things got interesting. If they rezognised him as the Mand'alor, they would likely have some event planned to welcome and impress him. If not, then he would have to force their hand. He rested his right hand upon the pommel of one of his khopesh's, as the approaching group came to a stop, before the Director's all gave a short bow to him. A female then stepped forward slightly from the rest
"Su'cuy Mand'alor! Welcome to MandalMotors... I am Karen Beviin, the CEO..."
"Su'cuy Karen. It appears you have already learned of my intended trip here..."
"Word travels fast on Manda'yaim, and the movements of the Mand'alor are never secret. The rest of the board is waiting inside, ready to meet you..."
"Lead the way ner'vod."
Karen seemed pleased by such an invitation. He had not kept up much with the hierarchy of MandalMotors and its previous CEOs, but he suspected she was relatively new. He gave a nod to his guard, who fell in behind him as he walked beside Karen. The group made their way inside the building and took a turbolift up to the top of the tower. The boardroom was located on one of the top floors, with a floor to ceiling window looking out across Keldabe. As Damocles exited the tubolift, he paused a moment to take in the view. It was a view second to none.
He turned away then and made his way to the head of the table that was set up in the room. The Board members were all seated, whilst other managers were gathered around the edges of the room. Karen took the seat to the righthand of the head of the table. He didn't take much of a moment to check the title written on the seat, as he sat in it. But he was fairly confident the words Chairman of the Board were inscribed upon it. His guards standing in formation behind him
"Ner'vode, I have the honour of introducing Mand'alor the Architect..."
"Oya Mand'alor!"
The room almost all answered as one. Damocles bowed his head in return, before motioning his hand that he wished to talk
"Thank you, all of you. I am sure you had some kind of welcome planned beyond this. But I think we can all agree we can forego such things... I have only just begun my tenure as Mand'alor, and I do not intend to waste time with fancy parties... So let us get down to business. I am sure some of you have already heard about me. I quested to find the Mask and gather the Aliit together. Now that I have, my plan is to rebuild the Mando'ade, what ever way I can. To that end, I have come here... Many of my predecessors have held this seat, and I am here to claim it for myself. Already, I have encouraged many Clans to work together and lend resources to one another. Imagine what could be achieved, then, if I was Chairman of MandalMotors..."
He looked to Karen then. It was clear from her expression that she had been expecting this. A part of him couldn't help but wonder if she had been hoping for this. There was already murmuring happening between various members of the Board and staff. But all eyes turned to Karen eventually
"I second this motion. MandalMotors has always followed the lead of past Mand'alors. This one should be no differently treated. And if the Aliit'alors trust him, I think we can trust him as well... All in favour?"
There was a moment of silence, in which nothing happened. But then, one by one, they all raised their hands in the air. It was clear he had a unanimous election
"All opposed... The aye's have it. Congratulations Mr Chairman..."
"Thank you. Now that that is sorted, there is business to be done. My first act is to commission the building of a new orbital shipyard for MandalMotors, and by extension, the Mandalorian Assembly. To aide in its completion, I will be asking each of the clans to contribute what ever they can..."
Damocles then activated some controls, managing to bring up a holo of the II fleet that had arrived to Mandalore just the day before
"These are the newest ships out of Clan D'Ordinii, or the Infinite Imperium. I think it might be worth seeing if a deal can be struck with them to get a hold of the plans for these and any other ships. Our people are lacking in ships, and if we are to equip them with fleets, it is at least worth making sure we give them the best. Now, on to other business..."
|
|
Kaine Australis
The Vegemite Enclave
Consuming Copious Coopers
Posts: 1,036 
Affiliation: Vegemite and Mandalore
Traffic Light: Green
|
Keldabe
Jul 16, 2017 6:49:54 GMT -8
Post by Kaine Australis on Jul 16, 2017 6:49:54 GMT -8
The sun had risen high into the sky by the time Kaine made his way out of the pub and into the city of Keldabe. The streets were busy as people went about their working day. Many were in town for the rise of a new Mand'alor, and local businesses certainly seemed to be booming. It was into this bustling cityscape that General Kaine Australis was going to dive, and create a new asset for Mandalore, to take the Clans into the future.
As he walked, Kaine used the HoloNet to select a suitable property near MandalMotors Tower. He purchased it with a credit transfer out of the Clan's official account, and transferred it to a new holding company called MandalArms. He then re-acquired the previous trademarks and copyrights from the old, defunct corporation with the same name, available on the interstellar trading markets. Walking through the crowd, his fingers moved across his datapad as his eyes moved behind the T-visor, and he managed not to bump into anyone as he worked. Rounding the last corner, Kaine arrived at the building's entrance.
What he saw dismayed him. On first glance, the property was a lot more run down than the holos had shown. There was going to be a great deal of maintenance and repair work done before this place was fit to produce first class armaments. Local employment was in for a boost. Kaine flicked the personnel request through to both Auriana Kryze and Darzeka; the latter was supposed to have found him already. Kaine finished this task just in time for Darzeka to walk around a corner and spot him.
Su'cuy Kain'ika. Darzeka was one of a handful who could use that name.
Kaine vented. Don't pass judgement on that till you've had a good look at this mess.
He jerked a thumb in the direction of the run-down complex.
We're going to have to redouble efforts if we want this place ready before the next ice age. First order of business is to get a small army in here to clean up. Get the vagrants out, the power and water on, and i want the place ready for deliveries within the week. Don't tell me it can't be done,
there's thousands out of work in this city, put some food on some tables. Let the local gangs know to keep clear... no, hire them too. I'll assign some of the recruits here to keep them in line, but I doubt you'll have problems.
Darzeka made to reply but Kaine bowled over the top of him.
Oh, and send one of your best ori'rami'kade to the Mand'alor as liason. Someone who knows how to keep their mouth shut. Fex, or Antalo.
Darzeka finally got a word in. Strabo?
Kad, not fugging Strabo!
They both shared a laugh, the tension gone in an instant. Strabo was.. a long story.
I'll get it sorted. I have just the man. He got a nod from his aliit alor.
It's good to see you brother. There's a table with meat and ale at the end of this road, and you and I will be there. You'll build our arms, and Kryze will build our ships, and i'll try not to screw up too badly, and together, we'll build this Clan and our people into something no one will ever be able to destroy again. The men shared a warrior's embrace, then bashed their buy'ces together as they had done for more than forty years.
Run fast and shoot straight.
Fast is a point of view these days, but i'll do me best. Stay away from the barmaids while i'm gone.
No chance!
Kaine chuckled and headed off towards the spaceport, leaving the ever reliable green-armoured Darzeka Australis to oversee MandalArms.
Events were moving along at a rapid pace. The mountainous task ahead of Kaine, Clan Australis, and Mandalore as a whole dictated that the pace would not be slowing in the near future. Kaine ensured hed transferred all the details on MandalArms to Darzeka before leaving, and he knew the project was in capable and safe hands.
That was what his people did for him, allowing him to focus on the next major task, ensuring that the day-to-day operations of the Clan went smoothly. No one could do it all himself, and Kaine never forgot that it was the people beneath him that made it all happen.
Too many leaders fell into the trap of believing their own propaganda, that it was they who were indispensable and inherently valuable to the process. The reality was quite the opposite.
It was the leaders who had a responsibility to take care of those below them. Kaine understood this, and he thought the new Mand'alor did too. Some other leaders did too, though not all by any stretch. Elsewhere in the galaxy, there were tragedies and tyrants. And in this case, elsewhere in the galaxy, he knew of a great many people who needed his help. With an additional opportunity of correcting some historical oversights, Kaine was determined that the next phase of his plans would proceed without hindrance.
Kaine's journey continued towards the Core Worlds.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Keldabe
Aug 15, 2017 14:25:30 GMT -8
Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2017 14:25:30 GMT -8
Keldabe Spaceport
Several bulk freighters, accompanied by a security escort of Tra'kad-class transports, set down in Keldabe Spaceport. Met by a convoy of hovertrucks and Mando'ade hired to secure and assist in the offloading of the cargo aboard the ships, the freighter crews and hired hands begin transferring the cargo from the freighters to the hovertrucks.
Shipbuilding and engineering materials from Agamar, along with natural resources useful in weapons manufacture and other industries on Manda'yaim, are soon loaded on the hovertrucks, which begin traveling from the spaceport to MandalMotors and MandalArms warehouses; beginning what will be a steady supply of such deliveries to both from Agamar.
|
|
Selena Vizla
The Mandalorian Assembly
Posts: 49 
Affiliation: Mandalore, Clan Vizla, Death Watch
Traffic Light: Green
|
Keldabe
Aug 15, 2017 14:47:29 GMT -8
Post by Selena Vizla on Aug 15, 2017 14:47:29 GMT -8
**KELDABE SPACEPORT**
Once the Starhunter set down, 'Deadeye' unloaded the speeder he had painstaking packed on board. As they got on, she noticed a but of dirt on the back of his neck. After brushing it off, she then proceeded to check for any more dirt (albeit with her mouth). Satisfied with her check, he revved the throttle, and they set off. As they raced about, weaving between speeders, hovertrucks, and the occasional pedestrian, she set her head upon his shoulder, and her hands around his chest. As he had decided to put the armored plate in his sachel, she could feel every muscle in his well toned chest. She blushed as she rubbed her hands over his muscles, savoring the feeling. Suddenly, they stopped, and it was at this moment she realized that she had been so caught up with him that she hadn't told him where to go. Her blush deepened before she said
"Oyu'baat. It's the biggest cantina around, and it is also a hotel. We could get a room there, the accommodation is not bad , or so I've heard. Plus, we could probably find someone there who wants our services. And you can grab a drink. Or two. Just don't get to drunk. Also, when we reach, put your armor on. People will stare."
He turned around, grinning, before they sped off.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Keldabe
Aug 18, 2017 10:12:38 GMT -8
Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2017 10:12:38 GMT -8
**KELDABE SPACEPORT**
The twosome arrived, loaded the speeder bike onto the Starhunter, and took off, headed for MandalArms.
|
|
Selena Vizla
The Mandalorian Assembly
Posts: 49
Affiliation: Mandalore, Clan Vizla, Death Watch
Traffic Light: Green
|
Keldabe
Aug 20, 2017 8:57:37 GMT -8
Post by Selena Vizla on Aug 20, 2017 8:57:37 GMT -8
**Keldabe Spaceport**
Selena got on board the Starhunter. Right now, she knew that Jesse was trying to figure out how to get his fighter from Nar Shaddaa. But she had more important things to do. She got into the comlink with her brother, whom she had left in charge of Death Watch.
"Hey, Selena. What's up?"
"I need you to take Death Watch to Concordia. I'll meet you there."
"Ok, sister. Whatever you say."
She sighed, hung up, then called her father.
"Hello, daughter. What is our next move?"
"Head to Thyferra. Look for a man named Major Ja'ak Australis. He's running the show over there. I will visit you once I am sure Death Watch is set up."
"Ok, dear. See you then."
She hung up, then strapped herself into the pilot's seat and took off, headed for Concordia.
|
|
Kaine Australis
The Vegemite Enclave
Consuming Copious Coopers
Posts: 1,036
Affiliation: Vegemite and Mandalore
Traffic Light: Green
|
Keldabe
Aug 30, 2017 8:07:30 GMT -8
Post by Kaine Australis on Aug 30, 2017 8:07:30 GMT -8
**Outskirts of Keldabe, after the Pacifist Vong Incursion**
There were several transports landed in a holding area on the edge of the city, where streets gave way to grasslands. Bearing the mark of Clan Australis, shuttles came and went from orbit, ferrying personnel to and from Mandalore. Having just arrived, Kaine and Sidara made their way off one of the shuttles, having transited back from the battle via the Australis Fleet. Kaine removed his buy'ce and let the afternoon sun of Mandalore's primary warm his face.
Well, the less said about that escapade the better. Never thought the Vongese would go full Alderaan like that.
Shabuirim.
He cursed almost silently. Well, I suppose we'd best check in on our search. Won't take a moment. Kaine fiddled with his datapad.
Checking the search results remotely took only moments. To his surprise, a lead had developed. Word had come in from one of the commandos that Corr was alive. Not much to go on, but if the vod was still breathing, Concord Dawn was the place to start looking.
Kad! We've got a lead on your man, Sid. This was quite unexpected. Though he felt he shouldn't have been surprised, given his own brushes with death, disappearances and all, he still was. So Corr was alive. Good. There weren't enough of the old vode still with the living. There'd be new scars, no doubt. Time and trials changed a man. Soon, he'd see for himself, and bring his vod a present. He hoped the bugger would be happy to get his missus back. If he wasn't, then time had made him an idiot, Kaine decided.
How do you feel about a trip to Concord Dawn, vod?
|
|
Sidara Vercopa
Member
Posts: 54
Affiliation: Clan Vhett
Traffic Light: Green
|
Keldabe
Aug 30, 2017 8:22:02 GMT -8
Post by Sidara Vercopa on Aug 30, 2017 8:22:02 GMT -8
Sid was wiping blood from her buy'ce and lit herself a cigarette. She heard Kaine say he was checking on the search, but she really wasn't expecting any news. A whole year and nothing.. nothing at the Homestead, nothing on her comm.. not a damn word. She took a long drag from her cigarette and let the smoke linger as it left her mouth....
.... and then she heard Kaine. "We've got a lead on your man, Sid." She spun around and looked at him with huge eyes, dropping her cigarette to the ground.
"Wait... what did you just say? It can't be... no... I mean... I thought for sure he was dead. Are you sure?"
Kaine nodded and said "How do you feel about a trip to Concord Dawn, vod?"
... Yes.. yes me must go... holy feck... are you really sure?
|
|
Kaine Australis
The Vegemite Enclave
Consuming Copious Coopers
Posts: 1,036
Affiliation: Vegemite and Mandalore
Traffic Light: Green
|
Keldabe
Aug 30, 2017 8:28:57 GMT -8
Post by Kaine Australis on Aug 30, 2017 8:28:57 GMT -8
In truth, he wasn't sure at all. At worst, it was a rumour. But people knew who Corr was, the likelihood of misidentification wasn't high.
He shook his head. In truth, no, i won't be sure till I lay eyes on him meself. But it's better than I thought we'd find, and I think it's worth investigating.
He waved over one of the commandos nearby, pointed to a Bes'uliik, and raised an eyebrow. The commando nodded, and went to make arrangements to release it to Kaine.
A fighter would do for the short hop to Concord Dawn, and it'd be faster to boot. There was only two of them going, and it just so happened that a bes'uliik seated two. Kaine turned back to Sidara. Finish your smoke, and we're on our way.
It'd be nice to see Concord Dawn, and even better to catch up with an old friend. Kaine hoped the message turned out to bear fruit,
it would really be good to see someone from the old days, and be reminded tha not all the old mando'ade had gone on into the Manda.
|
|
Sidara Vercopa
Member
Posts: 54
Affiliation: Clan Vhett
Traffic Light: Green
|
Keldabe
Aug 30, 2017 8:34:42 GMT -8
Post by Sidara Vercopa on Aug 30, 2017 8:34:42 GMT -8
Sid grabbed her buy'ce and her gear and nodded, heading to the fighter.
I don't want to get my hopes up, but this the first lead in months and months. She looked down at her ring finger. I'd even taken off my engagement ring. I really thought he was dead. I just need to be sure. Maybe it is him.... it would make sense. If he's alive, he's at the Homestead to see his father's grave. I know it. But that's if it's really him.
She took a deep breath trying to settle her churning stomach, wishing for the fighter to move faster. She had to know....
|
|
Kaine Australis
The Vegemite Enclave
Consuming Copious Coopers
Posts: 1,036
Affiliation: Vegemite and Mandalore
Traffic Light: Green
|
Keldabe
Aug 30, 2017 8:49:22 GMT -8
Post by Kaine Australis on Aug 30, 2017 8:49:22 GMT -8
Kaine replaced his own buy'ce and clambered up into the fighter. He settled into his seat, and shut the canopy above them, getting comfortable. The bes'uliik was a joy to fly. The craft responded instantly to his touch.Next stop, the Fett Homestead.Strapped in, Kaine lit the fighter up, fed the repulsorlifts to bounce the craft into the air, clear of the ground clutter, and then nosed up and flicked the throttles to overload, heading for orbit via the shortest route, almost straight up, taking advantage of the immense power of the Bes'uliike engines.I don't get to do this nearly enough! Kaine forced the words out against the g-forces that the inertial dampeners couldn't quite cope with. Soon enough, the craft burned its way up through the atmosphere and hit space, heading out of the system, and a short jump to Concord Dawn.Continued Here....
|
|
Kal
Member
Posts: 9
Affiliation: Mandalorian
|
Post by Kal on Sept 4, 2017 19:53:17 GMT -8
*Kal stood at the old balustrade overlooking the Kelita River. He had landed in Keldabe only an hour ago, leaving his aunt's bes'uliik fighter safe and secure in Keldabe's domestic starport. It was only the second time he had been to Keldabe; the first has been a year ago, when he competed in the Under 17 Unarmed Combat Championship. He had won - barely - and afterwards he had stood, battered and bruised, at this very spot. It had felt like the greatest day of his life. And then his aunt had finally opened up about his parents. And suddenly so many things in his young life made sense. But it had been a bitter pill to swallow, and on that day of all days...
He had forgiven her of course. His aunt had done too much for him, and given up so much for him, that he felt sure he could never repay her, let alone hold a grudge for long. She had not intended to end up a parent, and mistakes or no, she had always done her best. She had taught him most of what he knew... certainly it had been her tutelage that had helped win him the championship. He remembered around the time of his Verd'goten wondering why his aunt - his badass, loving, yet also occasionally terrifying aunt - was living on a remote farm outside Enceri. Even more so that she had a half dozen ex-soldiers working as farm hands, and of course there was Uncle K as well. He knew she had served Kaine Australis back in the day, and that on her birth planet, she was practically royalty. He knew that no one, not even Uncle K, could beat her in a fight. And he knew about the secret door in the basement that lead to an armoury, a bunker, a shield generator, and an escape route. What he didn't know as how all these days were connected....not until that day, a year ago, when his aunt finally opened up about it. And now he knew.
Kal had spent a lot of time since then thinking about it, and a lot more preparing for today. Today he became his own man... for real this time; not like his Verd'goten when after the celebration he'd gone right back home again. He was here in Keldabe to prove himself, to become the man that he wanted to be, and forge his own destiny. He had been prepared to leave home with nothing but his armour, but his aunt had surprised him once again, as she often did. Concerns aside, she respected him and his choice, and had given him weapons from her own armoury - his to keep. The Bes'uliik however, was on loan only. He suspected she only made that that way so he would eventually have to visit. As if he wouldn't anyway. But it would have to be a long term loan, because he didn't plan on returning until he was a true Mando'ad, tested in battle.*
*After a final glance down at the rushing waters of the Kelita River, Kal turned and headed back towards the heart of town. Two blocks down, he overheard by chance the conversation of two men headed in the opposite direction, and the mention of "Australis". He spun around, and made to follow, discretely of course.*
~First Man~
....on MandalArms is good for business. The new Mandalore hasn't just brought fresh blood to the Clans, he's brought out the old blood too. Everyone thought Old Australis was dead, but now he's back and his Clan with him. I tell you when he started renovating that old factory my business went up ten percent overnight.
~Second Man~
I hear you burc'ya. I got a friend or two who've picked up jobs there. Good gig. With everything that's going on lately things are looking up around here for the first time in a long...
*Kal slows and stops, and the men continue walking, oblivious, their conversation quickly fading into the normal sounds of urban sprawl.*
*Kaine Australis alive! Could this be true!? Kal had to know. His aunt had told him stories about the man growing up; about his leadership and his victory against the Sith on Myrkr, and what's more, that the man had given his aunt a lifeline at a time when she truly needed it. Of course, it was hard for Kal to imagine his aunt needing anyone's help, but she maintained that sooner or later, everyone needed help, and if that day came, not to be too proud to ask for it or accept it, and conversely, to act with honour if asked. And maybe that day was today.... he would track down Kaine Australis, serve the man, and learn from him. He would learn everything he could, and one day he too would be a warrior of great respect and renown. He would find Kaine, and he would not take no for an answer. First stop, it would seem, is MandalArms*
*Kal sets off with vigour, and the slight bounce in his step of an excited youth embarking on a grand adventure....only time would teach him that war and battle are anything but....*
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Keldabe
Oct 13, 2017 17:37:03 GMT -8
Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2017 17:37:03 GMT -8
Kebiin Carid's personal transport settles on the outskirts of Keldabe, lingering just long enough to offload passengers, before departing once more.
|
|
Telarial Bralor
The Mandalorian Assembly
Affiliation: Mandalorian
Posts: 298
Affiliation: Mando'ade
Traffic Light: Green
|
Post by Telarial Bralor on Jul 17, 2018 20:56:22 GMT -8
*Adonias lands his ship. After powering down his engines, he jogged out of the landing hangar, rented a land speeder with the last of his credits. Unfolding the note his twin sister had given him before his hasty departure, follows the directions written for him and heads out for Norg Bral.*
|
|
Raine Bralor
Member
Posts: 306
Affiliation: Herself
Traffic Light: Green
|
Keldabe
Aug 2, 2018 18:37:25 GMT -8
Post by Raine Bralor on Aug 2, 2018 18:37:25 GMT -8
*Excited grey colored eyes watched in awe as a massive frigate rumbled over Keldabe as it headed towards the space port. She turned her gaze from the ship, to where Fee was standing. The woman had picked her up earlier and brought her to the city for the purpose of getting her hair cut, and also for a day to unwind since the ordeal on Yavin. That was definitely something she was trying to forget, even if the scars on her arm made it hard to do so.*
*Raine hopped off the small wall she was standing on and hurried over to Fee. She came to a sudden stop next to woman.* "Did you see how big that thing was?! That would be awesome to captain!" *She hopped from one foot to the other while trying to contain her excitement. Her feet made little sound due to gladiator style sandals she wore. She had ditched her boots for sandals, and the cargo pants she wore under her red plaid skirt was now a pair of black knee length leggings. Do to an unseasonable morning chill in the air, she wore an olive green hoodie with clan Bralor's insignia on it. This gave her a less tomboyish look she normally had, and more of a style a girl her age would have.*
*With the small distraction out of the way, she followed after Fee.* "So, where are we going? My buir said I couldn't get dreadlocks, or anything other than my ears pierced. I guess that's okay, even though I wanted my nose pierced. Just as long as I get this.." *She grebbed the end of very long ponytail that Ro helped her with, and held it up for a second.* "..under control is all that matters."
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Keldabe
Aug 2, 2018 21:26:39 GMT -8
Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2018 21:26:39 GMT -8
Fionnuala, leaning over with her arms resting atop the wall near to where Raine had leaped down from it, grins at the younger woman's enthusiasm, nodding her head as she says, "It was big alright, and then, standing up straight and picking her buy'ce - a deep burnt orange color that matches her beskar'gam - from where it rests on the wall and tucking it in crock of her left arm, asks in a curious tone, Frigate captain, huh? That something you've always wanted to be?"
As they begin walking, Fionnuala, a short statured near-human of mixed Morganian and Lorrdian ancestry with green eyes, pointy ears and an unruly mane of blonde dreadlocks currently worn loose, answers the questions that Raine had posed to her with a single answer, "Yun'hi Eldar's, and then, noting the confusion that results from the answer, laughs and explains, Yun is the owner of a salon and tattoo parlor. Her multitude of tattoos currently concealed beneath her beskar'gam save for a small portion of the floral design that can be seen on the exposed part of her neck, Fionnuala reaches up to pull the collar of her flightsuit down a bit more so that more of the design can be seen as she says, She did all my tatts and piercings, including, she points at the small, matching dimple studs at the corners of her mouth, my latest. She does great hair too, Fionnuala reassures Raine, adding with a grin, Trust me."
The combination salon and tattoo parlor that Fionnuala leads Raine to is a modest but clean establishment, owned and operated by a dark brown furred female Togorian, her sister, and their four grown children, a son and three daughters. After greeting Fionnuala and Raine warmly, Yun'hi gestures towards one of the barber's chairs behind the reception desk as she asks Raine after Fionnuala explains why they have come, "What kind of style do you have in mind, ad'ika?"
|
|
Raine Bralor
Member
Posts: 306
Affiliation: Herself
Traffic Light: Green
|
Post by Raine Bralor on Aug 3, 2018 7:56:48 GMT -8
*Raine shrugged her shoulders at Fee's question.* "Never really thought about it before. I've always been to busy just trying to survive each day to really know what I wanted to be when I got older. Although, being a captain of a big ship like that would be cool."
*She eyed Fee's tattoos then her new piercing. Her buir would kill her if she got a piercing like that, no matter how cool it looked.* "I wish I could get a tattoo..." *The first thing Raine noticed how organized everything seemed to be for gow much stuff there was in the room, and how it definitely wasn't just a hair salon. She gave a small wave to Yun andher family. Before she sat down, she pulled off her hoodie, revealing a grey tank top, and handed it to Fee. She thought about what kind of hair cut for a second before making a decision.* "I need it shorter, like a pixie cut. My hair grows really fast, so it won't stay short for long." *She gave a quick look around the room before finally settling on the idea.* "I'm also going to get my ears pierced, like a helix piercing. My buir said I could get my ears pierced, so I'm going to."
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2018 7:14:07 GMT -8
Fionnuala nods with a grin, echoing Raine's, "Cool," after the younger girl explains that while she hasn't exactly pinned down being a frigate captain as her life's ambition, she finds the idea compelling at the moment. Deciding to set the subject of being a frigate captain aside for the moment after they have entered the salon, Fionnuala hangs back after being handed Raine's hoodie to let the Eldar's do their thing, knowing from her past experiences that Raine is in good hands with the Togorian family.
"Lots of options forrrr pixie cuts, Yun explains as she gets Raine seated and begins washing her hair. Did you want a gamine pixie style? Orrrr hipsterrrr?"
"Something edgierrrr forrrr this one, Mum, opines one of Yun's daughters, a grey furred and sleek Togorian as she starts laying out the supplies she will need to pierce Raine's ears, I bet. Asymmetrical style? Layerrred with a bit morrrre bangs than a plain pixie to give you some morrrre flexibility in the options deparrrtment?"
Shushing her daughter, Yun says, "Don't overrrwhelm her, Gi. Massaging shampoo into Raine's scalp, she says, Just tell me if you want a trrraditional pixie style orrrr something a bit less stuffy, ad'ika. Now, about your wish for a tattoo . . . "
Handing her mother a towel so that she can dry Raine's hair after rinsing the shampoo and conditioner from it, another of Yun's daughters rolls her eyes and says, "Oh no, here comes the speech."
"Shush, Mi'cha, Yun tells her daughter with a shake of her head, beginning to dry Raine's hair as she says, Best to wait until you have a chance to learrrn morrre about who you will be and what yourrr lasting interrrrests arrrre beforrrre getting a tattoo, ad'ika. Tastes change, and . . .."
"Plus, Mi'cha interrupts, you want to save yourrrrr prrrrrime rrrreal estate forrrr something you rrrreallly want, or maybe forrrr something rrreally intrrricate frrrrom someone that will put some rrrreal love into the work. Best advice she will have forrr you in herrrr whole kinda long and borrrring speech is to starrrt small, and to be thoughtful in yourrrr choices."
"Well, Yun huffs with mock irritation, now you've spoiled the ending, haven't you? Gathering Raine's hair together at the back of her neck in preparation of beginning to cut and style her hair, Yun jokes with a smile, Last chance to change yourrrr mind about cutting off most of yourrrr furrrr, ad'ika."
|
|
Raine Bralor
Member
Posts: 306
Affiliation: Herself
Traffic Light: Green
|
Post by Raine Bralor on Aug 7, 2018 9:23:36 GMT -8
*Raine was unaware at just how many different types of styles there were for the haircut she wanted. So many choices that she had to think about it while Yun washed her hair. Finally she made a decision.* "I'll go with the hipster pixie cut."
*Then Yun started into her speech about tattoos and why Raine should wait until she was older. How she might not like it further down the road as her interests in life could change. Her speech was interrupted by Mi'cha, who jumped straight to the point, half of which she didn't understand.* "I understand, except for the prime real estate part." *She gave a nod when Yun asked if she was ready.* "My mind is made up. I'm ready to get my fur..hair cut."
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Keldabe
Aug 11, 2018 19:00:52 GMT -8
Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2018 19:00:52 GMT -8
As Yun begins working on Raine's haircut, her daughter Mi'cha explains her earlier comment about prime real estate since Raine had not understood it, "Well, you only have so much skin, rrrright? And only so many arrrreas on the body that arrrre suitable forrrr larrrrgerrrr or morrrre complex designs, and then therrrre . . ."
Waving for Mi'cha to hush, her sister Gi interrupts, "I think she gets the idea sis', and then nods towards Fionnuala as she adds her own thoughts on the subject, Ask herrr about the imporrrtance of making surrrre any tattoo you pick is one that you will not rrrrgrrret later forrrr one rrrreason orrrr anotherrr. As Fionnula lifts a finger in warning or protest, Mi'cha grins mischievously and ignores the warning to ask, What was yourrrr firrrst tattoo again? A blasterrr in a garrrrterrr on your thigh, wasn't it?"
Rolling her eyes at Gi, Fionnuala asks Raine, "Please tell her you get her point so she stops talking."
Mi'cha laughs, telling Raine, "Fi just doesn't want Gi to mention the otherrr earrrly tatt she got without giving it as much thought as she should have."
Waving her daughters away, Yun advises Raine in a hushed voice, "I rrreally wouldn't ask herrrr about it, ad'ika, while Fionnuala silently shakes her head with a warning glare to silently advise Raine of the same course of action. Chattering away while she continues to work on Raine's hair, Yun concludes by showing her a few different ways to style it as she is finishing to demonstrate how the style allows for both casual and more formal options. After brushing the excess hair from Raine's neck and shoulders, Yun waves Gi back over, explaining, Gi will take care of yourrrr earrrr pierrrrcings, ad'ika, and then swivels the chair around after drying Raine's hair and arranging it in a more casual style that she believes suits the young girl's personality well so that Raine can see herself in the mirror before asking, What do you think? Do you love it? It may sound a bit biased, but I love it."
|
|
