The Dark Academy on Korriban

Baesal nods

''I will try to get you something more...but I can't guarantee.''

''What is the state of the digital archives?''

"Much the zame from vhat I can assess. I am no expert, but it iz obvious that little effort has been given over to making anything find-able in zhat catalogue. Most itemz of zhe library are held vithin, but zhey are not ordered by subject, author, or even creation date. V'one, near as I can zee, must zearch amongst a list of titles und abstracts to know if it iz vorth zhere time. To create a uzeful database vould take me months. Zhough, zhankfully mein companion, ser Thalalas has offered to help me vith that. Perhapz zhere is some algorizhm zhat he can use to properly gather information for zearching zhe collection efficiently."

''It is possible...an interactive search program might also be of use.''

She began typing on her datapad, estimating the work needed.

As she worked, Jun-Tsu glanced up at the Togruta working on her datapad. "If I may ask, for being zo helpful, vhat do you estimate to be my role in zhis endeawor of yours? You have done a great deal of rezearch already, you know of zhe cost und zhe effort. Vhat need have you of me? Perhapz you zimply need a battery? V'one strong enough in zhe Dark Side to produce zhe alkhemical reaction reqvired?"

"Zhen again, in alkhemy vithin House Farro, ve gazher fiwe or six acolytes to channel zhe necessary powver of zhe Umbră-Ușoară. Vith zhat powver ve can shape ewen zhe atmosphere of our planet. It iz all a measure of how much powver you truly need."

She seemed focus on something but still answered

''Well...you guidance and participation would be a boon I'll admit but preparations are also vital. In the end is up to you: My first idea was to have you help with research and the theoretical part of the alchemy but if you also offer your help for the crafting itself then I wil not refuse.''

Computer program with interactive search algotrythm: 2eA+2eP+2eD 2 successes, 1 advantage
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''I have finisehd you basic program.''

Were it in her nature to show surprise, her eyes might have gone wide at such technical expertise. While no one of station within the Sith Empire was technologically ignorant, skill with computers, and programing, was well beyond her. Her family had retainers, vassals, and slaves for such things.

Still, she inclined her head in thanks, "Zhank you, miss Zyn. Indeed, it iz help like zhat vhich earns my participation. You hawe helped me considerably vith your participation, und vhile obligation is not zomezhing zhe Sith prize, you have shown a certain....ingenuity. It zeems prudent to join you in your endeawor, if only because of itz potential for zuccess. I vould be a fool to not vish to be a part of zomezhing so....nowel [novel]."

''Your praise humble me Lady Jun-Tsu and it will be a pleasure to have you on board with thes project.''

Baesal then downloads the program on a data stick and hands it to Jun-Tsu

''Here is the program and...here is the master access so it is possible to retrace quieries...''

with this Baesal explains to the witch how to gain the full potential of the program

"How kind," her predatory grin widened ever so slightly. "And how preemptive of you. As though you knew zhe next qvestion I vas about to ask. Not zhat zhe library reciewes much traffic....yet."

The Sith witch took the data stick and took it to the terminal. There she ran through the basics of installation. Viewing the program she nodded, "Ah, yes, a zimple imput zystem. I need only move zhe data into zheir category as I go und add zhat data zhat iz not here. It vill ztill take me veeks of effort, but....yes. Zhis vill do nicely."

''You should have your astromech use the program in begin fill things in. Unless the Astromech is outdated it should be compatible.'' she says in a professionnal tone

''I will try to create a holographic display of the library for advanced searches and further additions. The hologram will highlight were the location of the physical tomes are and should be put back, just like a map.''

R3-G3 says with annoyance, “Beep… rirr boop beep, whiur whooor…areeeeeee reep.”*

*-Statement: I am sophisticated and more than capable, alien sentient.-*

Jun-Tsu gestured towards the terminal, "Zhen use zhis program und begin to separate titles based on broad classification, utilizing zhe tvelwe spheres of influence as your bazis. Ve vill modify it as new subcategories become apparent."

Her smirk did not abate as she addressed Baesal again, "I dare zay ser Thalalas vill have very little to do vhen he returns tomorrow to help. Zhen again, to have both of your mindz on zuch a project, I may vell earn great commendation from Lord Savas for zuch vork. Or he vill zet me to anozher tedious task as continued punishment for my forthrightness."

The droid beeps approval and begins the task given it.

Baesal makes a grimace

"Lord Savas is...difficult...but since he did not forbade you from receiving help I suggest you use that against him. From what I know he is quite fond of details like that.''

"Precisely my aim. Besidez, zhere is a certain internal logic to his tazk. I zought knowledge of Sith zorcery. Admittedly, I zought a teacher as vell, but now....I have all zhe library at my fingertipz. Unless zome part of it iz zuddenly restricted, it may be zhat a lost grimoire or tome vill find its vay into my hands."

She case a side-long glance at the droid and Baesal then continued her physical sorting.

R3-G3 beeps, “bbep… vreep…. Whir whooor. Zeeeer zoop beep.”*

*-Statement: Several texts on sorcery are available, Librarian man-lady. Shall I organize them?-*

Baesal listens to the droid and nod

''That would be a nice place to start R3-G3'' she then turns to the witch

''That may be true but I suspect there is a lot more a teacher could bring to an education then what may reside in these books.''

So much more

"Sawe for truly rare texts, zhe greatest zecrets of Sith zorcery iz passed from mazter to apprentice, as with all true knowledge of zhe Dark Side. Ewen among House Farro, we do not truzt zuch knovledge to books und manuscripts. Only zhrough practical inztruction can v'one truly mazter it."

"But vailing a master, zhen a text vill do." She nodded to the astromech droid, confirming what Baesal had already said.

When the droid had gone she lowered her voice to a conspiratorial tone, but hardly one that cared whether she was truly overheard. "Of course, I vas more zpeaking of zhose texts vhich I might....leave missing in zhe library. For perzonal reference."

Baesal slowly nods

''That is interesting...Might I ask if those texts might be consulted by authorized students?''

"Of courze," she replied matter-of-factly.

"Zelflessness, altruism, is not upheld by zhe Sith, but alliance of common ambition iz a staple of our Empire. Indeed, v'one could say it iz zhe foundation of our society. Ve share common cause, und zhus ve see to zhe needs of v'one another. In zuch a vay ve both become ztronger zhan ve could alone."

She nods

''Being practical with proper cooperation is the optimal way to go''

She then raises an eyebrow

''Would it be possible to have a look at those with alchemical knowledge?''

"Of courze, feel free," she gestured to the stacks and the database that was still being ordered. "If you can find v'one of use take it. Zhis iz a library after all. But it may not be zo easy before zhe new zystem iz up und running properly."

She smiles

''Of course, I will return it as soon as I am finished''

"I'll most certainly be here," she said to her pile of books.

Stopping briefly she looked over the work, "...For zhe rest of mein life."