On the way back to the ship, Tesara asks the Professor to please give herself and Astra a complete rundown of everything he understood that went over our heads. She will request that Haj be present as well because she couldn't be with us at the time.
"Professor, I know you are happy as can be, but can we help bake cupcakes while you explain everything we just found out? I fear some of it went over my head." She looks slightly embarrassed.
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 01/06/2022
" Backing cupcakes sounds fun, and yes most of that information went over my head as well. To answer your question earlier Professor I have the Serrano Kiber crystal and have completed my new lightsaber." She said with a smile. She looks at Tesara and sinned " I may be a little excited, were going to go talk to these people later though right. I would love to learn more about there culture."
@Kunanaki @Hadaza
Kunanaki — 01/07/2022
puts together this thumbs. "The long and short of it my dears is that the Hu were a bipedal species that looks in shilloute remarkably close to humanity. What I have just recieved from our fine hosts is proof of the 5th genocide. Not only is it proof, but the technology we saw changes the vibrations in the atmosphere to protect them from being eaten by the swarm. The swarm attacks at all times, at all places once a species reaches critical mass and starts piercing the hyperspace lanes. The hyperspace lanes themselves my dears, our grand stagnant technology, is the very perpetrator to our own demise. So we have one of three choices. One. Harmonically resonate every large world and spread the word. Two. Kill every last swarm. Three. Shut down Hyperspace." He let out a cackle. "So what this really means is that I have become liken to a Herald of Doom, a wizard spreading the message of danger to a mostly uncaring unseeing universe. We are on the edge of it and know that it exists. My excitement is validation. Now from here we must prepare our war front. The described perpetrators of stealing the compass must be put to task and the item returned."
Our Advantages are that they are unaware of us and we are aware of them, and we have a rough idea of where they are going, what they look like, and what their assets are.
Our disadvantages are your preparedness to Kill.
@(Princess) Astra Korraay @Hadaza @Tesara Anerin
Tesara Anerin — 01/07/2022
I spoke earlier about that, saying that if it was a needless kill I would not do it. Murdering needlessly for joy or evil when there is no threat or need to kill is not my way, it is the way of the Dark side. Defending others, defending myself, stopping a war, these are all things that are required when it comes to killing. I am not talking about the swarm, Professor. I am speaking about those that stole the compass. They killed needlessly and in doing so fell to the dark side. Where we are headed to deal with these people will require that I take life if it is necessary. Returning to the topic of the swarm, yes. Their entire purpose is to take life greedily and I have vowed to stop them. That means killing them. She eyes him, hoping he understands.
@Kunanaki @(Princess) Astra Korraay @Hadaza
Hadaza — 01/07/2022
Hadaza speaks quietly, "Is it greedily or is it so they can survive? Who are we to judge?"
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 01/07/2022
" I don't know about you Hadaza but I sure as hell don't want them to hurt my family especially my child," Astra said. She looks to the professor. " I am capable of killing though being in a battle is not the same as practice." She said. She looked down at the ground for a moment. " professor do you this navigate hold if we were to contact them my knowledge of someone who could teach me to use my ability, as the brown fathers are gone and I don't remember any masters in my fathers line with similar abilitys" She said.
@Kunanaki
@Tesara Anerin
@Hadaza
Kunanaki — 01/07/2022
folds fingers. "By deed. The Priestess cried and will likely see our side. The military man grumbled and yet still walked with the Murderer. They have several armed Droids. The red haired woman is a dark side user who has murdered for fear and convience. If you are not prepared to aggressively take her down, then we lose right here and now. Murder. Death. Kill. You are all not soldiers and have not been trained to treat life as a battlefield. Yet you all stand here with me against the greatest threat that ever was for our way of life. It's simple mathmatics. We talk, they betray, we fight. The more prepared we are to take them down the less likely we are to die. And who am I to judge? I am Professor Ben Kenobi, the mad professor, who knows those who are willing to bleed a sacred world and steal it's protection are those who would have no problem using that technology for more of the same." The professor stands up and gestures to the Relicquary filled with all the information they have acquired. "You see? Through diplomacy acquired. Not blood or betrayal, which often propogates the same. With Knowledge. Now we've reached the limit of knowledge to obtain the Compass, stolen and replaced. I will attempt contact with their ship as we close the gap. However likely as we journey closer we'll find more examples of them betraying others for gain." he paused and smiled. "Astra, I will be glad to assist you as best I can. I know some force training I can impart on any who would like to." He then looked at Tesara. "I know you are adverse to aggression. You wish to protect life. The snarling beast however has little use for words. We will damn well try first but expect betrayal and no hesitation."
@Hadaza @(Princess) Astra Korraay @Tesara Anerin
Tesara Anerin — 01/07/2022
Tesara nods at the professor. When she glances at Hadaza, she has to admit that she has a point. “The swarm are not evil. They do this to survive, yes, but their hunger goes beyond survival. If it were a matter of simple survival there would be a point reached at which it was enough. That point has never been reached. It will never be reached. They would eat the entire universe and have nothing left but themselves, and still they would hunger. They would turn upon themselves until there was none left to eat.” She sounds sad.
@Hadaza @Kunanaki @(Princess) Astra Korraay
Hadaza — 01/07/2022
"I know you are right, Tesara. But there is something distasteful to my gut in hunting a group to extinction. Though, if it is a choice between them or me, I will choose me."
She looks down and turns thoughtful for a moment. "I will need ... to be...more ... to of any real use though. I'm sorry for that. But I am willing to do whatever it takes. I survived them once. They don't get another shot at me."
She looks at the group, one by one. "Or you"
Tesara Anerin — 01/07/2022
Tesara smiles warmly at her in recognition of what she said.
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 01/07/2022
Astra stars at the professor. " if you think you can help the im all ears professor but I should tell you my ability it does scare the hell out of me." She admitted.
She looked to hadaza and nodded. There was a tension to her though. It was clear she was a little wherey of Hadaza.
@Kunanaki @Hadaza @Tesara Anerin
Kunanaki — 01/07/2022
steeples fingertips, before looking at them all. "Now is the time for open questions and answers."
@Hadaza @Tesara Anerin @(Princess) Astra Korraay
Tesara Anerin — 01/07/2022
Tesara frowns. "Do you think we can find a way to reach this place called Origin before they do?"
Kunanaki — 01/07/2022
nods. "Yes. We have the map, they have the compass...and we also have Coordinates." wicked smile
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 01/07/2022
" why are you smiling like that" Astra says anxiously. She shakes her head then looks at the professor. " Do you really think it's possible to use my sight ability to guide us through hiperspace" Astra asked.
Kunanaki — 01/07/2022
nods. "Yes. Pathfinders prove it is possible."
Hadaza — 01/07/2022
"I have more questions than I know to ask, Professor. I don't even know where to begin. I need time before I have enough understanding to formulate intelligent queries. @Kunanaki, will you take me on a tour of the area? I need to know the here and now before I can look to the future and be of any real assistance"
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 01/07/2022
" ok theoretically but we don't know how they did it and there are no pathfinders left to ask." She said. She was still trying to wrap her head around the information.
Tesara Anerin — 01/07/2022
Tesara turns again to Hadaza. "I will absolutely take you on a tour of their world, as long as they are aware that you pose no threat to them as you look differently than us. They are quite beautiful in a very primal way. And those blades they carry..." She looks wistful. "Stunning. But yes, I will happily take you around."
Kunanaki — 01/07/2022
gave a warm smile. "Gladly take a stroll after this meeting."
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 01/07/2022
" Tesara is fascinated by their Wepons," Astra said with a smile.
Tesara Anerin — 01/07/2022
"I am! I love my bow and I do have a little blaster but a close range weapon that has been proven to work against them would be very helpful. Only I have no idea if they are a tribal heirloom or if they are made for others to purchase. I have to find out, so that is another good reason for you to accompany me."
Tesara Anerin — 01/07/2022
@(Princess) Astra Korraay @Kunanaki @Hadaza
Hadaza — 01/07/2022
"If we are to venture out, I should probably go and make sure I don't disturb the locals. If you will excuse me."
She rises and leaves the room.
Kunanaki — 01/07/2022
claps hands. "Break for freshing up. Let's put on our best foot forward to indulge in some local cuisine. Cupcake Lessons must be taught. Three day leave is approved."
@Hadaza @(Princess) Astra Korraay @Tesara Anerin
clears throat. " @(Princess) Astra Korraay Update Durro to what has transpired. He may want to talk a walk himself."
Tesara Anerin — 01/07/2022
Tesara thanks the Professor and goes after Haj to see if she is OK.
@Hadaza
"Hey, are you okay? I hated leaving you behind." she looks unhappy.
Hadaza — 01/07/2022
Hdaza looks at Tesara. "I'm fine, thank you Tesara. It seems that I missed a great deal staying behind. Necessary, I'll grant you. Nevertheless, for one who is already feeling out of step with the rest of you, it is one more obstacle in my already lapidarian path"
She sighs deeply. "For every step forward, there seems to be a pause that prolongs the journey. I have to believe it is my own impatience that is causing my frustration and not my lack of diligence or ability. It's the only thing that gives me peace."
She smiles. "Now I'm off to find ... ", she looks down at the same uniform she has worn for the last few months. "I wonder if the Professor has something else I could wear. I tire of this and it will do nothing to soften my appearance before our hosts"
Tesara Anerin — 01/07/2022
"I understand. I hated leaving you behind. And I do believe I may have something that you can wear. I moved all of the items out of the Jupiter One right before we left. They might be a little tight as you have a lot more muscles than me! But let me bring some items to your room and you can try them." She smiles and sprints away to do so.
@Hadaza
Hadaza — 01/07/2022
Tesara continues to be a source of joy to Haj. She has a bright, infectious nature filled with hope and wonder. Haj smiles, shakes her head slightly, and follows Tesara to her quarters for the impending makeover.
She wonders briefly what the rest of them will think when they see her.
Ah, the rest of them, she thinks.. Astra seems so wary of her. She hasn't spent any time with the woman and can't imagine what she might have done to upset her. Maybe this tour will give them time to get to know one another and, possibly, alleviate some of those fears.
@Tesara Anerin @(Princess) Astra Korraay @Kunanaki
(Princess) Astra Korraay — 01/07/2022
Astra nodes to the professor and heads of to change and inform Durro of what transpired and invite him to go on a walk with them.
Kunanaki — 01/07/2022
(back later to post)
Kunanaki — 01/07/2022
heads out of the main area and starts to go about his business getting refreshed. His private room door closes and locks behind him.
Hadaza — 01/07/2022
Hadaza returns with Tesara to join the party as they go forth to tour the planet and its people
