strmscalm: ##########Begin Sim########### strmscalm: ##########Begin Sim########### strmscalm: ##########Begin Sim########### Trekibilia: % ::walks up the pathway to Vahuus' front door::glances over at Telar:: TrIsmail: % ::looks back at Ilia, nods:: TrIsmail: % ::rings chime:: Trekibilia: % ::closes her mouth and looks at the door:: Hfai Nnea Liorae: Jhu'Caevra> ::Hearing the chimes, she tilts her head to the door, casting a glance back to Ishta and Aensai.:: I'll get that. Just a moment. Ishta trVahuus: ::::Sips his tea and inhales slightly... perks a brow as he hears the Ishta trVahuus: chime... guards standing nearby just turn and look toward the door::: Of Ishta trVahuus: course Jhu. :::He looked over his shoulder toward Aensai::: These are Ishta trVahuus: uneasy times my boy. Be ever mindful and on the ready. Remember Ishta trVahuus: your orders. Hfai Nnea Liorae: Jhu'Caevra> ::Heels clicking madly upon the polished floors, her long-legged stride took her off the balcony, through the sitting room and to the door. Waiting to make sure one of the guards was at the ready should it be Ookami Kuro: & ::The voice rings clearly in Nnea's head, softer, singular now, forcefully limited. It sounds vaguely confused:: You... Are not eternal? Trekibilia: % ::stands, very small, docile, and nondescriptly, on the front step:: Hfai Nnea Liorae: trouble, she waved the door open, a raised brow to the two visitors.:: Yes? Ahh... welcome to Vahuus Manor. Was there something we could do for you? Aensai: ::Nods looking very serious. He has his weapon ready though to outward appearances he still apears relazewd. He stands behind Jhu just out of sight of the person or persons at the door but can see them ready to strike if the need ar Aensai: ose:: TrIsmail: % ::smiles:: Jolan'tru. We are here on business and must speak with Etre tr'Vahuus. Ishta trVahuus: ::::Looks from Aensai back to the cup of tea in his hand as he sat at the Ishta trVahuus: table in the main living area. His pursed lips blowing cool air over the Ishta trVahuus: surface of the tea to cool. Glances in the direction of Jhu and Aensai then Ishta trVahuus: back to the tea rather disconcerned with his surroundings for the most Ishta trVahuus: part::: Hfai Nnea Liorae: & ~ No. We are not Eternal. We are finite beings with set courses in life and are confined by things that do not affect you. ~ ::Still within the shuttle, she sagged back against her chair, eyes fluttering open.:: Hfai Nnea Liorae: Jhu'Caevra> Au have business? And na appointment. ::Flashing Telar a brilliant smile.:: This is na the Hnoiyika, au do realize. And Etre tr'Vahuus is an extremely busy man. I am sure he will see you, however. Would you Hfai Nnea Liorae: care to wait while I ask? TrIsmail: % ::q:: It is a matter of some urgency and we must meet with him hrrau private. TrIsmail: % ::looks at Ilia, defeated:: Trekibilia: % ::raises her eyebrows at Jhu:: Would it be acceptable if we were to ask him ourselves? Or perhaps accompany you? Aensai: ::Hears mention of the Hnoiyika and recognizes Telars voice but his orders to protect Ishta came from the Enarrain herself and if need be he would protect him from his own crewmates:: Ookami Kuro: & ::K'Yele glances toward Nnea, from where he is hovering over Tylus, who is still readying:: Well...? Hfai Nnea Liorae: Jhu'Caevra> Na. ::An equally brillant smile given to Ilia. She waved a hand to the inner foyer, motioning them inside.:: Au may wait while I ask, provided au surrender aur weapons for the time. TrIsmail: % ::enters:: strmscalm: ((I suddenly feel, watching, that I must fall from a horse in the rain so that a man twice my age with a squirreled away wife can hurt/comfort me)) Hfai Nnea Liorae: & ::Gaze flickering to K'Yele, she gave him a pained expression.:: I believe that I've made it understand that we are significantly lesser beings. It wishes us to remain, but I have explained that we shall die if we do so. Hfai Nnea Liorae: & I only hope it can grasp the concept. Trekibilia: % ::watches Jhu walk away as she steps into the foyer, handing her disruptor to the guard:: Aensai: ::Stands quietly still out of sight - watching them both his own weapon at the ready. He is not sure if he should step foward yet or not:: Ishta trVahuus: :::He sipped his tea, pinky raised as the cup left saucer to meet lips and Ishta trVahuus: then resettled. He looked out of the nearby window and toward the front Ishta trVahuus: gates... eyes only shifting back to the entrance at the sound of Jhu's Ishta trVahuus: footfalls. The click of heels extremely recognizable.::: Hfai Nnea Liorae: Jhu'Caevra> ::She motioned to the guard to watch the two as she disappeared into one of the many rooms, a heavy curtain partially blocking the way. Moving back to Ishta's room, she gave both he and Aensai a smile.:: Trekibilia: % ::shakes her head and doesn't bother to repress a smirk:: Hfai Nnea Liorae: Jhu'Caevra> Au've two guests from the Hnoiyika that wish to speak with au on a most urgent matter. I've left them in the foyer for the moment. Do au have a moment to spare? Ishta trVahuus: I can spare a moment. They were to be expected. You and Aensai may escort them here. :::Stares to her as the cup and saucer are lowered to table before him and hands clasped over lap. Seemingly getting comfortable.:::: strmscalm: @ ::going over her conversation with the Commander of the firebase, and the ceding of territory to the Kll'inghann'nan:: Ookami Kuro: & ::After a very long pause:: ~We do not dislike you. We do not wish to see you come to an end.~ ::There were moments more. Emotions swirled. Nnea was reminded of someone deciding to show a fly to a window instead of Ookami Kuro: killing it outright--to avoid the guilt of having ended its life while simultaneously pondering how meaningless and short that life is:: ~Where is home?~ Aensai: Ie Rekkhai :;He said his weapon ready:: Trekibilia: % ::stands in the hall, hands behind her, looking at the portraits:: Hfai Nnea Liorae: Jhu'Caevra> ::She waves Aensai to lead the way and bring back his fellow crewmen, pushing a stray lock of hair behind her ear.:: Hfai Nnea Liorae: ACTION: One of those portraits seems to be looking back at Ilia. Ookami Kuro: ((Zoinks!)) Trekibilia: % ::raises her eyebrows at the portrait:: Ishta trVahuus: ::::Looks to the servants within the room cleaning at the moment. A hand Ishta trVahuus: lifted and waving them off. When they do not move fast enough... he Ishta trVahuus: claps once then again and they hurry out to offer him privacy. Hands TrIsmail: % ::likewise eyes portraits and remembers a story of a hevam President who once made speeches to pictures while drunk:: Ishta trVahuus: reclasped he awaits his visitors.:::: Ishta trVahuus: (LOL) Trekibilia: % ::steps up to it, pushing gingerly at its frame, attempting to tilt it:: Aensai: ::Enters the room were his fellow crewmen are waiting first:: TrIsmail: % ::looks curiously at Ilia and wonders vah'Areinnye is going on:: Trekibilia: % ::turns to look at Aensai and lowers her brows:: Jolan tru. Trekibilia: % ::looks at his weapon:: TrIsmail: % ::turns, sees Aensai:: Jolan'tru. Hfai Nnea Liorae: & ::Amused by the sensations, but not confused - for they were lesser beings, of course - Nnea let her thoughts drift back, showing the creature their systems.:: ~ Far away, and we wish to return there. ~ Aensai: Jolan'tru Rekkhai ::he said:: Rekkhai Trekibilia: % ::sets her jaw:: Are we to be allowed audience? Hfai Nnea Liorae: ACTION: That painting seemed to be quite ordinary, though one of the guards did glare at Ilia for touching it. Hfai Nnea Liorae: Jhu'Caevra> ::Just behind Aensai, she gave the two guests that same smile.:: Au are. Aensai is here upon the Enarrain's request. Please follow him and au'll be made comfortable. Could I get either of you anything? Ookami Kuro: & ::Silence:: Trekibilia: % Respect, if you please. ::walks past her and follows Aensai:: Aensai: ::He led the way to Ishta TrIsmail: % Some citrus wine, if it is na too much to ask. ::smiles, follows Aensai and Ilia:: Hfai Nnea Liorae: Jhu'Caevra> ::Lifts a brow at Ilia's request, but bites back a retort, knowing that respect was something earned, not given. Nodding to Telar, she did not follow them, moving instead to find one of the servants.:: Hfai Nnea Liorae: Jhu'Caevra> ::Damnit, she was a secretary... not a barmaid.:: TrIsmail: (( LOL )) Trekibilia: % ::steps into the sunroom (?) behind Aensai::bows to Vahuus and holds it for a moment:: Ishta trVahuus: ::::Ishta smiles ... nearly a smirk ... and stands as he motions with palms Ishta trVahuus: up to chairs near where he was just seated:: Ahh ... familiar faces. Come Ishta trVahuus: ... Come in! Welcome to my home. Sit ... and tell me what brings you to Ishta trVahuus: me? Did the Enarrain send you? Aensai: ::He led them in then announced who they were to the Lord of the manor showing respect to all three:: TrIsmail: % ::bows likewise:: Trekibilia: % Jolan tru, Etre Vahuus.. she did. Trekibilia: % Unfortunately, we have to intrude on your leisure to ask some questions on her behalf. Ookami Kuro: & ~..You wish to be... not-alone.~ Trekibilia: % We seem to have put your servants ::glances at Aensai:: out exceedingly for such a little thing, though. TrIsmail: % Doubtless au have heard of the news ... everyio has lately. TrIsmail: % We are trying to avoid a panic and are having a difficult time as it is. Hfai Nnea Liorae: & ::Her gaze focused on K'Yele, though her thoughts were clearly elsewhere.:: ~ We wish to be with others of our own kind. We can na join with au. Au are far too vast and powerful. ~ ::Did flattery work on the Hfai Nnea Liorae: all knowing?:: TrIsmail: % ::produces ISD, hands it to Ishta:: These people ... they have disappeared and we have na a trace of them. TrIsmail: % What they all have hrrau common is that they had publicly sided with au. TrIsmail: % ::pauses meaningfully:: Trekibilia: % ::glances from the ISD to Vahuus:: Ookami Kuro: & ~We are alone. Before you arrived, however, we did not know how sweet it was to be not-alone. But if you stay, and make us not-alone, you will cease to be. That would pain us. And we would once again be alone.~ Ishta trVahuus: I wish this was leisure ... Yes I have heard ... with the Senate in the state Ishta trVahuus: it is. I seem to have much work concerning my house and it's relations to Ishta trVahuus: the aforementioned... well... Senate. There is much chaos about. I fear Ishta trVahuus: these are trying times for our people. :::He sits and crosses his legs as Ishta trVahuus: he looks to the ISD::: Yes ... I know of all these Senators and associates. Ishta trVahuus: They are all loyal to the Empire. One would think where there opinions Ishta trVahuus: or... sides... lay is the least of concerns for the moment. What have you Ishta trVahuus: found out concerning their whereabouts? Any leads? TrIsmail: % ::shakes head sadly:: Na, it is like looking for io needle hrrau a stack of dry grass. Trekibilia: % As a matter of fact, that is why we came to you. Hfai Nnea Liorae: Jhu'Caevra> ::She returned a few moments later, one of the servants following soon after with refreshments for everyone. Even Ilia, the submissive attitude of the serving girl allowing for a false respect given out of Hfai Nnea Liorae: necessity.:: Trekibilia: % We had thought, perhaps, that if we could identify a common factor it would lead to their whereabouts. TrIsmail: % ::nods:: Any information, anything at all, that could point us somewhere would be most appreciated. Hfai Nnea Liorae: & ::She nodded in understanding, feeling a bit of pity for the creature.:: ~ Ie. Au would be alone in only a short time, for we would na survive. ~ ::She paused a moment, exploring the creatures thoughts.:: ~ What can we do Hfai Nnea Liorae: to help au? ~ Aensai: ::He wanted to ask about his own family - to know if there was any known threat to them but decded he best remian silent at the moment:: Ishta trVahuus: :::Looks from the ISD and toward them... holding the ISD up and toward Ishta trVahuus: Jhu::: Here ... confirm their findings with our own. The Hnoiyika aren't the Ishta trVahuus: only ones investigating this matter. :::Inhales::: As you have said .... they Ishta trVahuus: were all unique in their shared interest as mine. I have uncovered Ishta trVahuus: several things in my investigation, but I am afraid you may not like or Ishta trVahuus: believe what ... my people ... have found out. Ookami Kuro: & ~Return when you are eternal.~ ::The voice is pleading:: TrIsmail: % ::looks at Ilia, raises brow:: Trekibilia: % There is only one way to know that, etre. ::smiles slightly:: TrIsmail: % Perhaps we may not *like* it but still ... Hfai Nnea Liorae: & ~ Au have my word upon that. ~ :;A slight smile crossing her lips, twitching in amusement.:: ~ If we are so lucky to obtain such a level, we shall return and au will be alone na longer. ~ Hfai Nnea Liorae: Jhu'Caevra> ::Taking the ISD from Ishta, she began to review the data, silently moving to a console in a small alcove off the room to upload it into their own systems.:: Ishta trVahuus: ::Shrugs::: Well ... If you would step this way with me. ::::Stands again Ishta trVahuus: and walks over toward Aensai::: Do you remember where we viewed Ishta trVahuus: the newscast Aensai? If you go on ahead and boot that viewer and Ishta trVahuus: upload a file... it should be highlighted in the viewer directory. Trekibilia: ::steps over to Vahuus and moves to follow him:: Of course. TrIsmail: % ::walks to where others are:: Ookami Kuro: & ::Gradually, gently, the shuttle begins to rise. Finally, the sky can again be seen.:: Aensai: "Ie Rekkhai" he went back to where the viewer had been and started to do as he had been told to do:: Ishta trVahuus: :::Looks to Telar and Ilia:::: Follow me ... So ... tell me... ::walking down Ishta trVahuus: the hallway toward the room where the viewer is and Aensai working:: I Ishta trVahuus: trust beyond this dillema you are both taking time to visit... ::Stares to Ishta trVahuus: Telar a moment... then toward Aensai:::... your families and checking on Ishta trVahuus: the nature of your houses? Hfai Nnea Liorae: & ::She let out a sigh of relief, holding contact with the creature as long as possible, her gaze turning toward the others on the ship. A soft smile worked at the corners of her mouth and for a moment she looked like nothing Hfai Nnea Liorae: more than the youngling she seemed to be.:: TrIsmail: % ::nods:: Io would hope so ... au never know when talla may call though. Trekibilia: % ::notes the look:: I have very recently visited with my family, ie.. before I rejoined the Hnoiyika. This stay, I've devoted to business. Ookami Kuro: & ::slowly lets out a breath:: It is done, then? Hfai Nnea Liorae: Jhu'Caevra> ::With the soft sounds of the computer processing the information following in her wake, she moved back into the room, measured steps taking her within reach of the party as they traveled through the Manor.:: Hfai Nnea Liorae: & Ie. ::Nodding softly, looking quite pleased with herself.:: I shall have those of Gozol note it, but I would appreciate it if au do the same in aur Imperial records. It allowed us to depart because of a promise I made. Aensai: I was looking up what you had asked of me Rekkhai ::he said softly:: Hfai Nnea Liorae: & If we ever break forth from the bonds of our mortality and discover a way to live forever, we must return to keep it company. Trekibilia: I must say, once this government business is wrapped up, I'll feel my house is much more secure. Hfai Nnea Liorae: & ::She chuckled softly, suddenly lighthearted. In her mind was an image of a child needing a playmate, the two having wild and glorious adventures together.:: Ishta trVahuus: ::::Steps up to the viewer and leans to touch the corner.. activating it::: I see ... service to the Empire supercedes family in the eyes of some ... but one should not take them for granted. One never knows. Ishta trVahuus: :::Inhales and clears his throat::: Jhu... I and several of my operatives Ishta trVahuus: have been hard at work ever since the dissapearance of the Senator Ishta trVahuus: and so far we have uncovered where at least 4 are possibly located. If Ishta trVahuus: you would look to the map here you will see that the location of them is Ishta trVahuus: highlighted in red. There are guards in the area ... several... but the Ishta trVahuus: route to the Senators has been cleared for any adventurous enough and Ishta trVahuus: hungry enough for the glory of retrieving them. I would think the Hnoiyika Ishta trVahuus: crew might enjoy that notability. Trekibilia: ((::claw::)) Trekibilia: ::steps over to the console and looks at it, eyes slightly wide:: TrIsmail: ::peers at display with interest:: Ookami Kuro: & Perhaps someday we will. Or in the next generation, or the next. ::He slumps into a chair, for once looking as old as he is:: To this being, however, it will probably seem like an eyeblink. Trekibilia: I won't bother to ask how you found this. ::continues studying the map, thinking:: Trekibilia: Do you believe they're alive? Or simply bait at the center of the gamut? Ishta trVahuus: Perhaps you missed me saying I am concerned for my brothers. My Ishta trVahuus: friends. They are just Senators to you and others, but to me they are Ishta trVahuus: much more. ::::Hands clasped behind him as he looked from the viewer Ishta trVahuus: over toward Telar and Illia... a quick glance toward Jhu and then back to Ishta trVahuus: the duo::: The guards in the area ... all have ties to one person. You Ishta trVahuus: both realize despite personal opinion I am a threat to this person's Ishta trVahuus: position and power. So it all appears and... ::Grins to himself::.. forgive Ishta trVahuus: me for saying this... but ... logical. And I don't think it's a trap. He is too Ishta trVahuus: stupid and arrogant for such a tactic. Hfai Nnea Liorae: & Ie. ::Softly as she thinks upon that.:: It is humbling to know that such beings exist. We are na the most intelligent beings in the universe. ::Attention fixed upon K'Yele.:: TrIsmail: ::nods:: strmscalm: ((3 minute warning!)) Hfai Nnea Liorae: Jhu'Caevra> ::She was standing quietly behind the others, hands clasped before her in the usual fashion. Simply another ornament adorning the lavishly decorated room. Wearing a soft smile, however, it was clear that her Hfai Nnea Liorae: thoughts were not idle.:: Trekibilia: ::raises her eyebrows slightly and looks at Vahuus:: Ookami Kuro: & Tylus.. Set in a course for ch'Rihan. We have a crew to rejoin. Trekibilia: I will have to inform the Enarrain about this new intelligence before any agreements are made. Ookami Kuro: ACTION> And the course is thus laid in. K'Yele, Nnea, Tylus, and Taul streak through subspace, on their way back to the Eisn system and those they left behind. strmscalm: #############END SIM########### strmscalm: #############END SIM########### strmscalm: #############END SIM########### TrIsmail: :::::::desuap:::::::::: Ishta trVahuus: The Enarrain will understand why I chose to give you this information Ishta trVahuus: rather than undertake the task myself or turn it over to proper authorities. Ishta trVahuus: She will know. There are very few one can trust and many fear the Ishta trVahuus: popularity of the HNoiyika... her Enarrain.. crew.. much as they fear I Ishta trVahuus: and the houses represented through that. And ... whether you take this Ishta trVahuus: task or not.. time is of the essence. Ishta trVahuus: Oops..::paused:: strmscalm: Well done, everyone! strmscalm: I am pleased to see that Ilia and Telar will finally get a good lead on those missing saps, and that our foursome is coming home. strmscalm: Are there any questions?