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Post by Rayn Ares on Jun 9, 2012 3:32:23 GMT -8
The dim light of the shadowy canyon barely illuminated the large chamber despite the wide open window witch stretched across the entire length of the far wall. Apart from the natural light were several lambent crystals in sconces along the pillars and walls of the chamber, but even those only added to the twilight effect. Outside all that could be seen was the opposite canyon wall and the dark abyss below. The chamber itself was unfurnished; a wide, tall, circular room with six pillars and a sunken area with a ramp in the center. At the bottom was an ornate symbol sculpted into the floor.
Odottaa stood by the window, seeming to idly be staring out though the canyon, while Rayn stood on one end of the pit's edge across from three figures who stood at the other. One was Praetor Kagreh, still wearing his smoke grey armor and cloak.
To his left was a Devaronian woman in similar black armor, far less bulky than Kagreh's, and no cloak. The color of her armor along with the darkness of the chamber made her red face stand out even more.
To her left was an elderly looking make bothan garbed in large, dark brown robes. The bothan had a long face which appeared to be even longer due to the greying, but well combed beard which flowed down from his chin.
The debriefing had started roughly half an hour ago, Rayn had been informing the council members of the results of his survey on ambria- the landscape, the nexus within and around lake Natth, and the events leading up to the disturbance he felt and finding Marekis. He began to tell them what Marekis had said about his master- or rather former master, Darth Jeluvitas when the door to the chamber opened and Lenora walked into the room, pushing Marekis before her.
Rayn frowned when he saw the restraints, though he knew it was a necessary precaution. Still, he was glad to see that Marekis was relatively alright.
I'm glad you're here Marekis. I was just about to tell the council about Jeluvitas. I believe however that this is where you should begin your story.
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Post by Marekis Mudane on Jun 9, 2012 16:48:06 GMT -8
As Marekis was rolled into the chamber on his fancy new floating prison he had a good look around. Dark. Nice taste. This many people huddled around to listen to Marekis ramble on about his very dead master. Didn't seem like this was any sort of party. He had a look over at Rayn who seemed to be worried for his well being. He chuckled slightly. Rayn was a persistant one. He could tell he still was trying to play the roll of the "one who will change him".
He shrugged him off and looked back around the chamber. He knew this was going to turn into a hard interigation, and who wasn't going to let them get away with much knowledge that could bite him in the ass later. With that being said, it was probably wise not to tell them about his previous genocide of the Bothans. Especially with the Bothan in the room within reach of both a weapon and Marekis' throat. Could lead to a very sticky situation.
When asked, Marekis threw his head back in his seat and stared high. He took a deep breathe. It was about time he made them work for their information.
"Well you see I was born on a cold winters night..."
Knowing this wasn't what they wanted to hear. He looked them all the in eyes.
"What not what your looking for? But it such a lovely story. A must read actually. I recommend to all the little boys and girls..."
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Post by Rayn Ares on Jun 9, 2012 16:54:22 GMT -8
"Young man, if you please, we would only like to know about what happened to the Sith Lord." the old bothan insisted, "You need not worry about what we hear. We are not here to hurt you." He gave Marekis a weary, but reassuring grin.
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Post by Marekis Mudane on Jun 9, 2012 16:58:51 GMT -8
Marekis stared at the Bothan before him. He gave a wide crooked grin and cackled.
"A bothan?" He laughed." Strange to see one of you off planet. Last I heard, your capital was now a large crater. Or maybe you'd rather not think about that. I could see why not. Perhaps you had family there?" His grin sunk slightly, but he kept eye contact. This interagation was going to make a 180.
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Post by Rayn Ares on Jun 9, 2012 17:14:21 GMT -8
The bothan's smile disappeared, but apart from that he showed no sign of having taken offense. "I'm sorry to see that you are lacking in both respect and will to cooperate, but you will find that provoking any of us will be fruitless. We of our order train ourselves vigorously in restraint and rationality. Now if you would please answer our questions."
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Post by Marekis Mudane on Jun 9, 2012 17:26:30 GMT -8
"Well your no fun!" Marekis pouted. Looks like this was a lost cause. No fun to be had here today.
"What was it you wanted to know? About the Sith lord Jeluvitas? Well he was the silent type so I couldn't get much out of him, even if the plans involved me heavily." Marekis twitched his nose trying to shake an itch off. "He sent me several places mostly to train my powers, but other than that I was rarely in any of his affairs. Last thing I heard was that he attempted a murder of the head honcho!"
Marekis was leaving out a lot of details, but it was for the best. Any base of operation him and his master held he needed to stay vacant. He might need to return there later on for his research notes and other supplies.
His nose twitched again and he began to shake his head around.
"Take the damn restraints off! This itch is maddening!"
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Post by Rayn Ares on Jun 9, 2012 17:36:56 GMT -8
The bothan glanced at Kagreh, who gave a faint nod. He raised a hand and the restraints snapped open. "We are agreed that you will be no danger here." he took a moment to consider something,"The Emperor you say? So that was the cause of the destruction at Imperial Palace..... Tell, us was this long before you supposedly killed him?"
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Post by Marekis Mudane on Jun 9, 2012 17:42:00 GMT -8
"Nope. Actually it was directly before. He rambled on about being thrown through space and time, in fact you looked the part. He was all messed up. Ribs poked out of him, his face was half melted. He was so excited to be alive..."
Marekis face grew dark as he reveled on his kill. His trademark grin stretched across his face like a crack in stone. "So I killed him."
After his dark confession, he scratched his nose and gave out a loud moan of relief."Yes! That feels good!"
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Post by Rayn Ares on Jun 9, 2012 17:48:07 GMT -8
"How is this possible?" Kargeh interrupted,"It would have taken him at least a day to get to Ambria that quickly.
The bothan made a ponderous noise, "'Space and time' you say? Did Jeluvitas elaborate on this whatsoever?"
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Post by Marekis Mudane on Jun 9, 2012 17:54:19 GMT -8
"Not all the much." He stretched his arms wide and scratched at his scars."Like I said, he was the silent sort. But it sounded like the emperor opened up some kind of black hole. Just so happens my master survived. Go figure. He can survive a black hole but not a stab to the gut. Ah well."
Marekis forced himself to his feet suddenly. He rose like a spring and stretched. He shot a look at Rayn.
"How much has he told you. He knew him as well."
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Post by Rayn Ares on Jun 9, 2012 18:03:02 GMT -8
Kagreh and the bothan looked at one another concerned, though the Devaronian woman continued to glare unblinkingly at Marekis, as she had been doing this entire time. Finally she spoke up, "Rayn has told us enough. Our thanks for this information, you have been more helpful than you realize, or perhaps even intended, but I must ask- what is it that you plan to do now? Murderer, Sith apprentice, sociopath- you are dangerous. Now tell me: are you a problem that we are going to have to correct."
Rayn looked concerned by the obvious threat she was making, but made no attempt to intervene.
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Post by Marekis Mudane on Jun 9, 2012 18:09:53 GMT -8
"Are you asking if I'm a threat?"
Marekis loud boisterous laugh filled the chamber. It was as if someone had gassed him, or he had become delusional. He stopped and settled down. He waved his hands at the woman to shoo her away.
"What kind of question is that! I mean you can only expect one true answer to that kind of question. You seem to run yourself into the ground in search of answers."
Marekis grinned at the woman then shot a stare at Rayn.
"Why not ask him?"
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Post by Rayn Ares on Jun 9, 2012 18:24:36 GMT -8
The devaronian turned her gaze to Rayn, "Tell us true then brother, does this one need to be eliminated?"
Rayn furrowed his brow and began slowly, "Praetor Zulla.... I have witnessed first hand the skill and potential of this being. I faced him in combat and came to understand him to an extent.." he looked up at the three of them,"The paladins are made up of outcasts, criminals, and even killers, but they have all overcome their darkness, or else controlled and attuned it into a weapon that can be used to do what needs to be done for the galaxy. I believe that given a chance, Marekis could be trusted ally."
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Post by Marekis Mudane on Jun 9, 2012 18:27:29 GMT -8
Marekis smiled. Rayn did exactly as he wanted him to do. With a hand in the Paladins to defend his name. He had little to worry about. He stopped and looked to the rest to see their decision.
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Post by Rayn Ares on Jun 9, 2012 18:30:57 GMT -8
Praetor Zulla looked distantly at the pit for a moment before looking up at Marekis once again. "Marekis, we are not about to invite you into our order, but we will give you a chance to prove yourself as an ally. Are you in agreement with this?"
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Post by Marekis Mudane on Jun 9, 2012 18:34:57 GMT -8
"I have nothing better to do. Why not?"
Marekis threw an arm up to continue his stretches. He felt his body adapting to his injuries nicely. He ran his fingers over his scars again and sat back down in his seat.
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Post by Rayn Ares on Jun 9, 2012 18:46:59 GMT -8
"Very well, but if you seek to cause us any harm I will kill you myself."
With that the three council member's exited the chamber. The bothan stayed behind a moment longer however. "Rayn" he called back,"If you wish you are permitted to take him below. I believe it would be....important if you both went. Lenora, if you would then keep watch over the Gate?"
"Of course Seer Thwa'ne." she replied.
"Thank you Seer Thaw'ne." Rayn added, "It would be an honor."
Once he had left Rayn walked over to Marekis,"I would like to show you something Marekis. Its something very important to our order."
Rayn walked down the ramp into the sunken floor and stood on the symbol engraved there.
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Post by Marekis Mudane on Jun 9, 2012 19:04:45 GMT -8
Marekis trotted behind Rayn with sarcastic enthusiasm.
"Oh yes tell me everything about yourself!"
Marekis was getting slightly agitated. He needed to be out increasing his strength, learning what his master planned for him. Killing some innocents maybe. But this place was surely defended. He was trapped. No way out unless he planned to re open old wounds. Literally.
Marekis jabbed Rayn in the side. "Where the hell are my weapons being held? Those are hand made and I'd rather have them back."
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Post by Rayn Ares on Jun 9, 2012 19:23:11 GMT -8
"Afraid that's not my call, but I probably wouldn't give them back to you just yet anyway.", he looked up at the Echani woman, "We'll be back soon Lenora."
She smiled and then turned the other way to stand guard. Rayn then pulled put a crystal pendant from his cloak and, for the first time in days, fully opened himself up to The Force.
The pendant began to glow, as did the pattern on the floor. There was a sudden jolt as the ground gave way beneath them and suddenly they were descending.
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Odottaa
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Post by Odottaa on Jun 9, 2012 22:27:36 GMT -8
Odottaa left the chamber shortly after the sentence was passed. He was furious. that monster marekis couldn't be trusted. after all the things he had done, and after he spent so much time in direct contact with a known sith lord, the right hand of the emperor no less, how could the council, and rayn, give him another chance? he knew what had to be done, and he would do it himself, since nobody else would.
Odottaa would do what NEEDED to be done, for the good of the galaxy.
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