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Post by Adonias Altari on Jun 5, 2021 21:25:49 GMT -8
*Eimhin began to quake in fear. He pressed himself closer to Crystal and whimpered.*
"Crystal? I hear scary voices...th-they are telling me I'm going to die down here... "
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Post by Crystal Spire on Jun 5, 2021 21:32:26 GMT -8
Crystal froze and looked down at the boy's frightened face. "You can hear the force ghosts?" She was shocked though she supposed she shouldn't be. After all, related or not, he was connected to Adonias who was strong in the force. The boy must have some connection to the force as well. She took a deep breath and reached out to the force. Amplifying her voice with the force she shouted, "Go Away! We are sith. We do not fear ghosts." The whispers died down till they were barely discernable. "Is that better?" She looked quizzically at the boy. This cave wasn't imbued with the force fully or that trick wouldn't have worked. This was nothing like the caverns on Korriban, she shuddered at the thought.
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Post by Adonias Altari on Jun 5, 2021 21:42:40 GMT -8
*Eimhin nodded with wide eyes.*
"Yes...I hear them."
*He smiled when Crystal seemed to banish the eerie voices.*
"Much better. Thank you!"
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Post by Crystal Spire on Jun 5, 2021 21:52:53 GMT -8
"Good, let's continue on." She moved cautiously into the cave, pressing further but also being careful not to lose sight of the boy with her. Only a few minutes passed before they were at the end of the cave where heaps of boulders lay. Crystal stopped and held out a hand, blocking Eimhin from going further. "I'm going to need you to stay back for a minute." She didn't explain further, just waited until he stepped back. Then she turned and concentrated. Using the force, she lifted a boulder the size of her head and flung it at the wall. It flew through the air and then exploded against the cave wall. Once the dust had settled, she moved forward and searched the remains. Nothing. Going back, she repeated the move over and over until sweat was running down her back and she was out of breath. Finally, the last boulder she threw snapped open to reveal a perfect sky blue crystal. She beamed happily. It hadn't taken nearly as long as last time she came here. She wasn't sure what combination of heat and pressure had caused crystals to form inside of the boulders over time but she appreciated it. It made making this lightsaber so much easier. Sitting down on a larger boulder, she slowly caught her breath as she slipped the crystal into her pocket. The last week had been hard on her body and her stamina hadn't recovered yet.
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Post by Adonias Altari on Jun 5, 2021 21:56:43 GMT -8
*The child giggled as he pointed at the blue crystal the woman had found.*
"Hahaha! You are building a lightsaber! My cousin Telarial has a blue one too!"
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Post by Crystal Spire on Jun 5, 2021 22:09:32 GMT -8
Crystal smiled warmly at the boy, his giggling making it's way straight to her heart and warming it slightly. "Yeah, you figured it out. I'm building myself another lightsaber. My first was red. Then I built a yellow one and blue. I prefer two but I can make do with one." She trailed off and sat staring into space. She couldn't remember where her favorite lightsabers were. Everything leading up to when she woke up on that planet and met Adonias was a blank. She wondered if she would ever figure out what happened. Resolutely, she got to her feet. "You ready to head back? I found what I needed and I think we both want out of this creepy cave." Crystal winked at the child. Without waiting for his answer, she began to walk back through the cave. "So, is your cousin a jedi?"
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Post by Adonias Altari on Jun 5, 2021 22:12:46 GMT -8
*Eimhin followed her about as closely as her own shadow. He was stealthy and hardly made a sound.*
"No. Telarial is not a Jedi. She can use both sides of the force though..."
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Post by Crystal Spire on Jun 5, 2021 22:24:11 GMT -8
They moved through the cave more quickly this time and soon they were at the entrance. "interesting..." Crystal really hadn't heard of someone not claiming a side of the force. And the thought of someone not wanting to use the force to enhance their power was a foreign concept to her. That's why she had sought out a sith to teach her. She'd been desperate for power, as quickly as she could obtain it. And the sith had delivered that to her. She smiled tremulously, concerned to realize a tear had slipped from the corner of one eye. Brushing the tear aside, she boosted the boy from the cave and then used the force to make it easier to pull herself out too.
She walked back to the ship in silence, thinking about her past. Or at least thinking about the past she could remember. The hot sun beat down and her steps slowed before she stopped for a drink from their cantina. She offered a drink of water to the boy with her. "Tell me about your parents", she requested softly.
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Post by Adonias Altari on Jun 6, 2021 9:59:08 GMT -8
*Eimhin took a grateful drink from Crystal’s proffered canteen with a thankful smile. He looked up at her with sad eyes in response to her question.*
“Well...I never knew my mother. I have a few memories of her. She used to sing to me. She died in a speeder crash...and I was put in an orphanage until they could find my dad. He didn’t even know I existed...”
*His sad face lightened a little*
“It took him a while to learn how to be a dad. He does it real good now!”
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Post by Crystal Spire on Jun 6, 2021 11:07:50 GMT -8
Crystal's heart tugged at her again. She couldn't picture her parent's faces anymore. It had been too long and even though she had memories of them, it wasn't enough. She wondered if maybe she had just chosen to forget, perhaps it had been too painful? She remained silent a moment, digesting the boy's tale. Then, putting the canteen away, she stood. "I'm glad you have a good dad. The closest thing I have to a father would rather beat me than not." She shrugged as if it didn't matter and started walking again. "I'm sorry about your mom. Losing a parent is hard." She looked back at Eimhin sympathetically. All her defenses had been stripped away by this child. She couldn't use or hurt an innocent.
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Post by Adonias Altari on Jun 6, 2021 11:56:27 GMT -8
*Eimhin slipped his small child hand into Crystal's, his hand fitting perfectly within her palm. He smiled up at her warmly.*
"I'm willing to bet either my dad or my uncle will adopt you into our family!! Hmm...If Faelan adopted you into our clan, then Telarial and Adonias will be your sister and your brother. And we can be cousins!"
*The boy frowned when something Crystal said finally struck him. He made an angry, disgusted face. His angry look only making the child appear that much more adorable.*
"What kind of bucket-head piece of poo-doo would want to hurt you?"
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Post by Crystal Spire on Jun 6, 2021 14:03:41 GMT -8
Crystal smiled absently, responding to Eimhin's question. "I guess I asked for it. I found him, and practically begged him to raise and train me." She sighed and continued walking, Mos Espa was slowly coming into sight. "I don't handle emotional pain well. I still don't." She picked up her pace slightly, walking hand in hand with Eimhin. As she processed the rest of what he said, she blushed slightly. She couldn't picture being Adonias' sister and the idea made her palms start sweating. "Ha, yeah. Anyone would be lucky to be related to you, kiddo." She turned her attention from the thought of Adonias to the boy walking beside her. "Now, let's go build this lightsaber!"
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Post by Adonias Altari on Jun 6, 2021 14:10:46 GMT -8
*Eimhin boarded the ship with Crystal and followed her to the workbench where she would begin the lightsaber construction.*
"I've never seen someone build a lightsaber before! WOW!"
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Post by House of D'Ordinii on Jun 12, 2021 23:40:32 GMT -8
Of course, I'll follow your lead... He pulled his bike alongside Katherine's and followed her on the trail back to the dig site from where his tomb had been. He had taken little notice of the worksite when he had left. But now it was filled with activity. People examining items he knew they considered artifacts of a bygone era. It was strange to have people looking at mundane things such as dishes with such wonder and awe. He would never really understand that about the future. A peculiarity which he would ignore.
He easily transitioned himself off the bike and walked toward the camp. His gaze taking in the hired guards whom were quickly convening upon his location. He suspected some of them had friends or relations amongst those he had slaughtered moments ago. While he could easily kill them, it did seem like a waste when he could try take a diplomatic approach. He came to a stop and motioned toward where Katherine was sitting on her speeder bikeI have returned with your ward safe and unharmed... The same cannot be said for your compatriots. But the same does not need to happen to you... We can fight, and you will die, or... You can hire your services out to me instead. Precious metals and gems of great value could be yours to spend. The choice is yours gentlemen... -Professor Now you listen here. I don't know who you think you are. But this is my dig site & you will return anything & everything you have taken from it immediately. Otherwise, you will receive a right proper thrashing, followed by being handed over to the local authorities. I hear they still cut the hands off thieves on this world. |
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Post by Twi'leck Triplet Dubh on Aug 8, 2021 17:07:57 GMT -8
A ship broke into the atmosphere of Tatoonie. It head quietly towards the surface. Gid watched as the desert surface came into focus. Two Jawa Sandcrawlers were visible and several Tuskens on Banthas became visible too. Alem leaned forward, nostrils flaring as if a familar scent had awakened her and her knuckles whitened from her clinging to the dash. Shakk too now stood, dropping the gun in her hands. Onward they descended. Their direction set onto the auto-navigation, the outline of Mos Espa became clear. The spaceport capital city was ran largely by the Hutt clans and the criminal underworld flourished under this blanket. From above there was an archutectual beauty about the rusti city carved of stone. A spaceport center, the town also boasted the momentous Grand Areana, famous for the pod races held there. The Slave Quarter was another notorious sector of the city. This infamous stain on the Universe was where the girls were headed.....
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Post by Pharaoh Khubris on Aug 20, 2021 6:53:43 GMT -8
Kat watched, with more than a little satisfaction, as her former boss did exactly what she expected him to. Make a fool out of himself. The overweight man forced his way to the front of the crowd & tried to get nose to nose with the Pharaoh. For the most part this just meant he was all but trying to push the ancient king back with his belly.-Professor Now you listen here. I don't know who you think you are. But this is my dig site & you will return anything & everything you have taken from it immediately. Otherwise, you will receive a right proper thrashing, followed by being handed over to the local authorities. I hear they still cut the hands off thieves on this world. I'm afraid there has been a change of management... Professor Watson has been promoted due to the untimely demise of her former boss... Pharaoh clenched his hand, the energy of the Force quickly reacting to the commands issued forth. The man would feel an immense grip tighten around his throat and continued to constrict until his breathing became extremely short. His face taking on a blue-ish purple hue until he could do nothing more than slump over onto the floor. Pharaoh's hand relaxed as he eyed up the remaining teamAnyone else?! Or would you rather live and be rich? |
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Post by Twi'leck Triplet Dubh on Aug 28, 2021 16:58:53 GMT -8
A ship rising up from the sand city of Mos Eisley could be seen them suddenly the vessel shot across the barren desert. Those with some knowledge of military ships would easily identify it as one of the reliable Firespray-31-class patrol and attack craft. The beast blew high across the forbidding terrain disappearing into the sky
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Post by Twi'leck Triplet Dubh on Sept 16, 2021 21:02:59 GMT -8
Entering Tatooine atmosphere was refreshing really, in Gid's opinion. Clear blue skies nearly every day of the year. And she had no issue with the rift raft on the surface either. Just simple people trying to live. Gid had no issue with that. Not in the bigger picture anyway The ship zipped across the terrain beneath. The red Twi'leck muttered low but distinct, -Gid- "Mos Eisley!" Then sitting back allowed the ship to bring them in
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Post by Twi'leck Triplet Dubh on Sept 17, 2021 18:56:10 GMT -8
With all three girls secure on the Firespray-31-class interceptor the ship made way across the desert landscape of the rugged planet. With one word Gid three city all over the tired notions of what the planet was -Gid- Hirani.... And indeed Alem responded enthusiastically -Alem- "Eti chir!" Nodding the red Twi'leck continued past that statement - Gid- "Chee eti chir!" And onward they went on the long scenic route across the sea of sand, passing Tusken Raiders riding bantha and several of the massive Jawa sandcrawlers. Gradual but slow the vessel rose up but continued on the
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Post by Demona Vilebride on Jan 3, 2022 11:48:41 GMT -8
Invisible shields deflected atmospheric resistance as a CR90 corvette descended towards the surface of the desert, hard to see with the naked eye from the rolling dunes of sand even as the starry sky lit up the night with natural luminescence. The 'Wraith's Wale' headed lower and lower, eventually sailing just a few dozen meters over the sands below, bleeding radioactive ions from its engines as it sped across the vast emptiness that appeared before it. Sensors scanned the surface, seeking any sign of a mobile metal construct, a familiar iron fortress that trawled across the desert slowly. Eventually the desired 'ping' was registered on the ship's radar. They had found one. Upon the bridge, the umbaran female in the captain's seat grinned hungrily, revealing ivory triangles filed to wicked points. She nodded to the helmsman who had already set a course, flying towards the jawa sandcrawler that slowly lumbered across the dunes. Thrusters slowed as the corvette neared, allowing repulsors to take over as it attempted to match speed and hover over the rusting fortress.
Demona exited the bridge and arrived at the cargo hold. The exterior door were in the middle of opening as she entered the hold, while other members of the crew prepared a series of winches connected to long metallic cables. The winches were powered on and a length of flexible durasteel descended towards the crawler below. Not waiting around to even give the order to go, the captain ran at the open doors and leapt into the night, taking hold of one of the thick metallic ropes and riding it down towards the mobile fortress below. Within seconds her booted feet slapped down hard on the top of a jawa sandcrawler, followed by several more thuds as four other members of the crew successfully landed as well. Taking the axe from her side into her hand, Demona approached the roof hatch for the vehicle and struck the circular door with the butt of her weapon three times. Then she waited.
After a little less than thirty seconds had passed, the hatch opened, flipping outwards to reveal the hooded head of a glowing eyed jawa. The sand thief didn't have time to react to the umbaran's appearance though, for Demona's axe descended the second the hatch had opened, catching the filthy junk dealer in the crown of the head and split the creature's skull in twain. She pulled the blade free with a grunt, dripping fresh blood onto the roof of the trawler. Then without a word, she slipped into the open hatch and began to work her way through the interior. The other four split up, each taking a different path through the rig as they silently murdered their way throughout. Unexpected as they were, it was short work dispatching the rest of the beady eyed hooded rodents. Within five minutes time, Demona was sitting at the controls, wiping blood from her axe blade with the discarded robe of the jawa previously in charge of steering the crawler. She reached forwards and pulled back on a leaver, bringing the vehicle to a halt. Large treads slowed until the large land tank came to a complete stop.
"Secured." She spoke into the comm device on her ear, broadcasting her words back to the corvette hovering above. A short time later and the space faring vessel set down on the sandy dunes next to the trawler.
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