Orders Are Orders (D5, LM)

Shaisha Vreysk · **Joined:** Wed Oct 05, 2016 6:22 am **Posts:** 2167

A shoto hilt wasn't going to just plop out of the sky, and she had given her word to her father to make her own lightsaber. It was a rite of passage, after all, one he had no doubt done himself when he was a student... many, many, many years ago.

As she looked around in some debris, she tried for a moment to imagine what he must've looked like when he was her age. Probably less wrinkles from frowning and glaring.

D5 LM. Scavenging for materials. Streetwise/Cunning. Average. +1 Boost from Street Smarts: 4eA+1eB+2eD 4 successes

Ah, jackpot. Why didn't I do this before?

Looking up from her find, she heard her communicator beeping.

Shaisha Vreysk wrote:

The image of Shaisha flickered online as the call was accepted. Unlike Kristal, she was fully dressed, wearing her usual robes.

"Kris? Is everything alright?" She sounded concerned, perhaps because everyone was on edge after last night's news.

Kristal Serasai wrote:

"Everything is fine," she said, waylaying some of the concerns perhaps.

"It seems in failing in my attempts to busy myself I turn next to seeking someone I can speak with," she offers after that. Raising her head Kristal appears simply tired, already.

Shaisha Vreysk wrote:

Shaisha took a moment to push an earlier conversation this morning from her mind.

"Of course. You know you can talk to me. I'm not as suave as Syl, but I'm here if you need someone who can listen."

Kristal Serasai wrote:

Pushing her hair up, out of her face before just letting it fall back down practically where it was in the first place.

"Neither of us could hope to be such, it's a special talent he has... but I can't exactly speak to him about this," she said, keeping her hands busy by doing a bit of cleanup as they spoke. Not that the hologram picked up anything but the motion of it all.

"I'm not convinced of the discovery last night. I am a Serasai, we are built different... it just doesn't make sense."

Kristal was intentionally vague, knowing full well with their upbringing just how monitored these conversations were. Normally she might not speak of it at all but there was a need there. As much as she couldn't believe it true, she couldn't deny the possibility. It was... frustratingly uncertain.

Shaisha Vreysk wrote:

"..."

Shaisha sighed.

"Our parents are rarely who we want them to be. Who your father is for you, as your father, is not nescessarily who he is when he is the Moff. Rarely does a Moff rise to power without the backing of a Sith lord."

She cast a glance to the side, as if making sure that no one were eavesdropping.

"When I was a child, before coming to live with the Torsins, my memories of my own father are mostly good. I didn't see him often, as my parents never married, but I have fond memories of that time. Then my mother died, and everything was different. I don't see him often, but the times I do, he is nothing like what he was back then."

Kristal Serasai wrote:

"Just a few years could not possibly change him so..." she said, neglecting the fact that most of their conversations over the course of her life were over Holo-com. Nothing could be sure, and yet she was so sure.

"No, it doesn't make sense... it's too perfect, can't you feel it?"

Shaisha Vreysk wrote:

"... Do you think someone could have attempted to frame him?" she asked calmly.

Shaisha Vreysk · **Joined:** Wed Oct 05, 2016 6:22 am **Posts:** 2167

Kristal Serasai wrote:

"It is as possible to me as it is that he is actually the traitor the evidence points him out to be," Kristal states with conviction. Even making a strong front as she did so, looking straight to the communicator.

Kristal didn't hold it for long, moving right back to finishing up. Stepping away from it her image grew smaller, Kristal saw to finding her usual attire. Tough clothing that would hold up to the day to day of Korriban. Well, maybe not her day to day.

"It is not impossible, no," she agreed, "though I'm curious as to what the motive would be. Entertaining the thought that the suspect is the you-know-who."

Shaisha Vreysk · **Joined:** Wed Oct 05, 2016 6:22 am **Posts:** 2167

Kristal Serasai wrote:

"Two great men have died in just as many days.." Kristal said, almost letting a bit of defeat encroach on her tone. "My father wasn't a man who coveted power. I see no motive no matter how I look at this situation... it just doesn't make sense."

It was likely the weakest she had ever been seen.

Hearing Kristal so weakened and vulnerable tugged at her heartstrings, as she thought of the conversation she had shared earlier.

Regardless, it is what is best for the Empire.

"Then who do you think would have the most to gain by framing him?"

Shaisha Vreysk · **Joined:** Wed Oct 05, 2016 6:22 am **Posts:** 2167

Kristal Serasai wrote:

"I have no clue... not one... my studies, becoming a Sith have been my single goal. My father was a Serasai. I am a Serasai. We focused on where our efforts could do well. Not this."

Kristal dropped to silence for a few seconds, all she would need. Trained from birth as a Soldier, like every Serasai, it took her mere moments to complete such simple tasks as clothing herself. There was no nonsense to it. Simple and done. Looking as best as she could she turned back to the holo-recording.

"I do not care who it was either, if I learn of my fathers innocence the one's responsible for this frame will pay severely."

There wasn't a moment of wavering. It was cold, it was true. Kristal was sure of that to her core.

Of course, if it was true and her father truly was a traitor... well, then the Serasai line may as well have die with him as far as she was concerned.

"This situation is as much a lesson in becoming Sith as lightsaber practice is," she managed to keep her voice calm. "We three have always sought practical solutions to problems, but most Sith tend to use those around them to further their own agenda. Those on the Dark Council, I bet my allowance it counts doubly for them."

"Just... don't let this come between you and Syl. He's afraid all of this will make you hate him." Shaisha managed a smile. "I know how hard it is to lose family."

Shaisha Vreysk · **Joined:** Wed Oct 05, 2016 6:22 am **Posts:** 2167

Kristal Serasai wrote:

"It wasn't his father who schemed to murder mine, if anything I would be concerned that Syl thinks I might have some hand in this... hate me himself, or worse, not be able to trust me."

"Aramis Torsin and my father were close, closer than close. I cannot allow more family to be lost. Nothing will come between any of us," Kristal said as she picked up the Holo-com and brought it with her as she started to collect a last few things. Kristal went silent for a few moments before something more came over.

"Despite it all... I still can't bring myself to call my father."

"... Why not?"

Shaisha crossed her arms, expecting the usual Serasai-defense. "I know, I know, he's busy. I find that an unacceptable excuse, you know."

"Still, no, Syl expressed he was concerned that we'd both hate him, so I suspect he might be planning to do something drastic that might look bad to us. I guess we all just have to trust eachother, in that we are working in the best interest of the Empire. The three of us have something rare for Sith to come by; true friendship. It can also be a heavy burden, but we can let it be our strongest weapon."

Shaisha Vreysk · **Joined:** Wed Oct 05, 2016 6:22 am **Posts:** 2167

Kristal Serasai wrote:

"The heaviest burden there is..."

Which by the mere acknowledgement of it meant Kristal felt it was more than worth it.

"I worry for anything that Sylvain might plan that would not include us in it. Whatever he isn't comfortable sharing with us is nothing I want to learn of after the fact."

"For my father... I promised myself I would only speak to him next when I earned it. I have yet to earn it. Even more important to keep to that in light of this."

"Only you would say you haven't earned it when you're the most decorated student amongst us, who killed a Jedi," the petite Sith rolled her eyes, but smiled soon enough in her usual manner.

"I guess we'll have to get used to not being in on everything, as that will be our future when we go to serve different masters. I know, I said I'd love to serve with you under Darth Marr, but I don't think he has noticed me at all. Still... I trust Syl will do what's right. If we want to gain any advantage, we can't easily share details."

Kristal Serasai wrote:

"I am not Sith yet," she answers cooly. It was a rather atypical Kristal response, as likely expected. "Student who killed a Jedi is still a Student."

"I am ready to accept it a lot less than I thought," she admits, "It doesn't feel quite right, not knowing exactly what Sylvain plans... I worry. I trust him, but I worry. If I am to be decidedly open about it. We will have to be ready for the moment he needs us then. Until then, our own battles. Mine includes an Overseer and yours..."

Kristal raised a brow, wondering if Shaisha perhaps had a thought. "Well, it appears your future is your battle for now. Knowing you that will be a simple task. Creating your own future has always come naturally. Whatever future you decide to mold will be fitting."

Of that, and Shaisha's ability, Kristal had no doubt.

"Until he needs us," she agreed with a nod.

"My destiny is still largely unknown to me, and it has certainly taken me on a path I hadn't foreseen before coming back here to Korriban. Who knows who my master will be..." she let out a small laugh, "maybe it will be the old geezer, Spindral. Nah, I doubt that, but I don't think it will be Baras or Marr. Which might be for the better now, considering the balance of power."

The Sith grinned. "So what are you going to do about this Overseer? Kill her?"

Shaisha Vreysk · **Joined:** Wed Oct 05, 2016 6:22 am **Posts:** 2167

Kristal Serasai wrote:

Kristal's movement stopped as she leaned up against a wall, not that the Holo showed much. Resting just beside the door in her room.

"No, no, nothing so simple," she smirked. "If it comes to it I will have no qualms but if I can merely destroy her in another method that would be preferred. A warrior's death is too good for a snake like her."

"Hmm... She is an apprentice to Baras. If Syl is taking a step into that camp, there might be possibilities to present themselves there."

Shaisha smiled deviously. "Or you could always ask me to play a harmless prank on her. I'm sure she would look darling with pink hair."

Shaisha Vreysk · **Joined:** Wed Oct 05, 2016 6:22 am **Posts:** 2167

Kristal Serasai wrote:

Kristal smiled at that, "To see that would make it worth the attempt on my life."

It really was a good picture. Knowing Rona, that would likely end up in her coming up with some other convoluted plot to kill all of her enemies.

"The more we know of our enemies the better," she said, seeming to try and imply the need to know more about Rona herself.

"Digging up some dirt on her, huh? I think I can manage something like that."

She picked up a piece of scrap metal and gave it a look over before tossing it over her shoulder.

"Syl and I must be rubbing off on you."

Shaisha Vreysk · **Joined:** Wed Oct 05, 2016 6:22 am **Posts:** 2167

Kristal Serasai wrote:

"It is good to know ones enemy," she confirmed.

"Seems I am trying to take a bit of you both with me."

"That's good though. Right?" she smiled her usual easy-going smile. "I like to think the three of us have picked up a few tricks from eachother that will be beneficial for us in the future."

"Anything else I can do for you, other than sniff around for trouble?"

Shaisha Vreysk · **Joined:** Wed Oct 05, 2016 6:22 am **Posts:** 2167

Kristal Serasai wrote:

"It is a pleasant thought."

Then, Kristal added the bit that brought a little warmth back. Answering the question with,

"Stay safe."

"You too, sweetcheeks. I'll be out here looking for some materials for a lightsaber hilt. Feel free to call me if there's anything else on your mind."

Shaisha Vreysk · **Joined:** Wed Oct 05, 2016 6:22 am **Posts:** 2167

Kristal Serasai wrote:

"I always do," she said with a slight smile. Clicking off the holocom after giving Shaisha a moment to say anything else she intended to.

Shaisha gave a small wave, and then the call was ended.

Well, that's a shitty feeling. She sighed, placing her hands on her hips as she looked down around her.

No, what she had done was probably still the right choice. Syl and Kris were both too close to the issue to make a clear call, or at least, she told herself that. She didn't envy Kris for going through the same pain soon that she had herself suffered, that Syl had recently suffered, but she considered it a small blip on her conscience in the larger image.

Better safe than sorry.

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