The Dark Academy on Korriban

"I take credit for nothing but my own deeds," she said. Clearly getting angry. "Korriban does not help me."

She flicked on the lightsaber as she turned toward him; its blade extending into a shape like that of an ancient sword instead of the simple cylindrical shape common to other lightsabers. It was a black void, drawing in all light from around it, leaving a white glow at its edges that was difficult to look at for more than a few seconds as it hummed at a higher pitch than normal.

"It simply shows me to what's mine by right of blood. So I can take it with my own power instead of having it be handed to me like some mewling infant that can't even feed itself."

"Or so it has convinced you into believing." He said with a cool smile. This little girl did not intimidate him.

"I know better than most the lies that 'Korriban' will tell to get what it wants. For such a hard ass you certainly don't think critically about the things presented to you by an authority figure."

Slyvain stood up and bowed to Layne.

"Good talk Layne. I feel I've learned quite a great deal. And seem to have driven into your mind that I am as weak and helpless as a small child. So... double win for me today."

"You've clearly learned nothing, Torsin. Only lies and half-truths to comfort yourself with. But maybe that just runs in the family."

She calmed herself. Exhaled slowly.

"We should not be enemies. I promised Baras there would not be chaos among his apprentices. But you make it so very difficult."

"I really do, don't I?" He said with a smile.

"Well we must do what our authority figure tells us mustn't we?" He winked.

Brushing himself off he prepared to leave, "I'd prefer us not be enemies either. I genuinely like you; you have a sharp wit, you're adaptable, and can think on your feet. I can see why Baras has taken an interest in you. He and I are quite alike in many ways."

He then tips his head in a farewell salute, "I'm rooting for you to do well. Let me know how I can help; though you may not 'need' it. Whatever luck you live by, I hope it lasts beyond Korriban."

"I do not live by luck."

The lightsaber flicked off.

I'm going to enjoy killing him when the order comes.

Sylvain smiled and nodded.

He then turned around and walked back into the camp.

/exit