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Chapter VII: Journey To Ruul.

Posted by The NarratorFor group 0
The Narrator
GM, 77 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2017
at 02:31
  • msg #1

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

By dawn the trio of Zirak, Bane and R5 have returned to 'Malar's Fist'. Sora still has showed no signs of losing control of his hunger, and he approaches Zirak to speak with him as soon as he returns.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 278 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2017
at 02:33
  • msg #2

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"We're not traveling to Corellia," Zirak informs Bane half an hour later, sticking his head into the cockpit, "We're traveling to a moon called Ruul."
Bane Malar
NPC, 295 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2017
at 02:35
  • msg #3

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Bane, partway through typing in hyperspace coordinates provided by R5, pauses, sending Zirak what is doubtlessly an irritated glance.

"Might I ask why?"
Zirak Derasir
GM, 279 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2017
at 02:40
  • msg #4

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Sora's family has an estate there," Zirak replies, "He thinks he might find some information on those Jedi Crusader people there, since it appears they owned that facility in which we awoke."
Bane Malar
NPC, 296 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2017
at 02:41
  • msg #5

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"And we care because...?"
Zirak Derasir
GM, 280 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2017
at 02:42
  • msg #6

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"We care," Zirak glances down the corridor behind him, lowering his voice, "Because Sora is the heir to that estate, and it is worth a ton of credits, that's why."
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:47, Fri 15 Dec 2017.
Bane Malar
NPC, 297 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2017
at 02:46
  • msg #7

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Bane and R5 exchange a look.

"Fair enough," Bane replies as R5 hastily trundles off to acquire the hyperspace charts to the facility.
R5-D3
NPC, 81 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2017
at 02:57
  • msg #8

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Beepity-boop-beep!" R5 beeps as it disappears.
Bane Malar
NPC, 298 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2017
at 02:58
  • msg #9

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Yes, yes," Bane says to himself as much as the droid, "We won't leave the planet until you have visited your precious Industrial Automaton store."
The Narrator
GM, 78 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2017
at 03:04
  • msg #10

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Bane makes his way over to the pilot's chair as he speaks, and igniting the engines, he proceeds to take the ship out of the hangar and up, through the traffic, out into the gleaming sky towers of the upper city. He directs the ship across the surface, and within a quarter of an hour they have reached a bossed silver landing platform, spanning almost a kilometer in length.
Geranii District Dock Officer
NPC, 1 post
Fri 15 Dec 2017
at 03:08
  • msg #11

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

As they approach the platform, they are hailed via comm. Bane switches it on, and a monotone male, human voice addresses them.

"This is Geranii District flight tower 4592. Please provide your vehicle's name and identification."
Bane Malar
NPC, 299 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2017
at 03:21
  • msg #12

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"This is where we find out if you are as good as you like to think you are," Bane mutters to R5, who has returned with the hyperspace coordinates, before addressing the comm, "This is freighter 'Malar's Fist'. Transmitting identification signature to you now."
This message was last edited by the player at 03:42, Fri 15 Dec 2017.
Geranii District Dock Officer
NPC, 2 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2017
at 03:23
  • msg #13

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

There is a pregnant pause, before the dock officer's voice once more addresses them.

"Your signature has been received, 'Malar's Fist'. You are cleared to land."

OOC: Denon Docking Authority rolled 30 using 1d20+15. Detect Forgery.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:43, Fri 15 Dec 2017.
R5-D3
NPC, 82 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2017
at 03:24
  • msg #14

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Beepity-dwoop," beeps R5 smugly as the comm ends.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:24, Fri 15 Dec 2017.
Bane Malar
NPC, 300 posts
Fri 15 Dec 2017
at 03:25
  • msg #15

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Fair enough," Bane allows, "I'm impressed."
This message was last edited by the player at 23:52, Thu 22 Feb 2018.
The Narrator
GM, 79 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 05:35
  • msg #16

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Bane, Zirak and R5 disembark, making their way across the gleaming platform and into the skywalks and towers of the upper city. The sun shines brightly down upon them, casting its golden rays onto the tops of the low hanging clouds a hundred or so meters below them. The streets about them couldn't contrast more sharply with those below. The buildings about them are polished, and they spot numerous maintenance droids sweeping streets, cleaning windows and scrubbing walls. The beings about them are well dressed, wearing robes and gowns. Businessmen hurry past, speaking hurriedly on comlinks, advertising droids hover past, displaying holoads, and families bustle about the grand shops about them with well dressed children laughing, shouting, crying and screaming.
This message was last edited by the GM at 05:35, Mon 30 Apr 2018.
Bane Malar
NPC, 301 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 05:39
  • msg #17

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Come, Zirak, do try to control yourself," Bane says quickly as his companion sends a particularly malicious glance at a spoiled looking human boy standing several meters away, midway through a temper tantrum, "Much as I appreciate your sentiment, remember where we are."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 281 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 05:44
  • msg #18

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Zirak glances darkly at a pair of security droids hovering nearby, who incidentally are doing nothing to quiet the screaming child.

"You have a point," he concedes resentfully, though to Bane it seems more than coincidence when the boy appears to trip as Zirak passes, falling flat on his back and wailing even louder than before. Unperturbed, Zirak continues on.

OOC: Zirak Derasir used Move Object on Spoiled Boy.
R5-D3
NPC, 83 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 05:45
  • msg #19

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

R5 gives an mirthful series of beeps.
The Narrator
GM, 80 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 05:49
  • msg #20

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Within a few minutes the party arrive outside a large shop above which a sign depicts three horizontal bars which form the base of a triangle which appears to have had its top cut off. The bottom most of the bars is black, the middle bar is a dark blue, and the top bar is a lighter blue. between the two blue bars a white circle rests, cutting a chunk out of each.
Bane Malar
NPC, 302 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 05:50
  • msg #21

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Industrial Automaton," Bane announces, "As requested."
R5-D3
NPC, 84 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 05:55
  • msg #22

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

R5 beeps with glee, trundling past Bane and into the store and over to where a shelf displays state-of-the-art flamethrowers and fitted blaster pistol mounts.

"Beepity-boopity-dwoop," it informs Bane.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:07, Mon 30 Apr 2018.
Bane Malar
NPC, 303 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 06:06
  • msg #23

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Of course you do," Bane replies with a long-suffering sigh, taking one of the flamethrowers and blaster mounts from the wall.
The Narrator
GM, 81 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 06:16
  • msg #24

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

When the trio exit the shop half a standard hour later, a very smug R5 is fully equipped with a fire extinguisher, rust inhibitor, holorecorder and audiorecorder, in addition to its flamethrower and newly mounted DL-22 blaster pistol. They make their way through the streets once more, and are relieved to see no sign of the screaming boy. Within a few minutes they are back on board 'Malar's Fist'.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 100 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 06:18
  • msg #25

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Did you find what you were after?" Sora asks, rising as they enter the cockpit.
Bane Malar
NPC, 304 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 06:19
  • msg #26

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"You think rusty would have let us return if we hadn't?" Bane replies, brushing past him and slipping into the pilot's chair.
R5-D3
NPC, 85 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 06:20
  • msg #27

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

An indignant beep from down the corridor suggest that his comment has been detected by R5's audioreceptors.
Bane Malar
NPC, 305 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 06:22
  • msg #28

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"All right," says Bane, igniting the engine and raising the boarding ramp, "Let's get off this rock."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 282 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 06:23
  • msg #29

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

As the ship lifts off the platform and into the sky, Zirak turns to Sora coolly.

"Eat me, Sora, and I will punch you."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 101 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 06:26
  • msg #30

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Sora opens his mouth to protest, but seems to see this as a fruitless exercise.

"I'll be in my quarters," he informs them, turning and trudging off down the corridor.
The Narrator
GM, 82 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 06:31
  • msg #31

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Bane directs the ship through the atmosphere, and they are once more met with the starry expanse of space. R5 sets the hyperspace coordinates of the Ruul and the hyperdrive activates. The stars about them blur into lines, and soon they are traveling down the blue corridor of hyperspace once more. The first few hours of the journey pass without incident, until that evening, when Zirak and Sora are in the middle of sparring practice with their lightsabers.
This message was last edited by the GM at 06:35, Mon 30 Apr 2018.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 102 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 22:41
  • msg #32

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Zirak is the process of beating a sweating Sora back across the storage bay when the weequay begins to tremble and palpitate. In a sudden, uncontrolled motion he stretches out his hand towards Zirak, a dark energy taking form about him.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 283 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 22:47
  • msg #33

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

The dark energy moves towards Zirak, who swiftly raises his own hand, halting it. It hangs for a few moments between their two, trembling outstretched arms, before dissipating as swiftly as it formed. The pair fall back, panting hard. Zirak has sent Sora the foulest look he can possibly muster, before advancing and punching him squarely on the jaw.

OOC: Zirak Derasir dealt 12 points of vitality damage to Sora Bulq.
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:50, Mon 30 Apr 2018.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 103 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 22:51
  • msg #34

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

The unfortunate Sora has staggered backwards, tripped over a crate, and crashed to the floor beyond.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 283 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 22:53
  • msg #35

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Perhaps next time you will consider eating someone who is not me?" Zirak sneers, not offering to help him up.
This message was last updated by the GM at 22:53, Mon 30 Apr 2018.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 105 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 22:53
  • msg #36

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Sora sighs, but makes no attempt to argue that this is undeserved.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 284 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 22:55
  • msg #37

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"This is the second time you have targeted me when you have lost control of your hunger," Zirak continues, his tone a mixture of annoyance and accusatory, "I begin to think you prefer the idea of husking me to husking random thugs trying to murder us."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 106 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 22:56
  • msg #38

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"I do not," Sora replies wearily, picking himself up from the floor, "I... I just want to control... this!" He gestures to himself helplessly.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 285 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 22:57
  • msg #39

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"You seem to manage it well enough when I am not around to be fed on," Zirak sniffs.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 107 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 22:57
  • msg #40

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"It is unfortunate timing," agrees Sora.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 286 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 22:58
  • msg #41

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Well," Zirak says, "I think I have had enough of you for one evening, Sora. I will spar more with you tomorrow. And I suggest that tomorrow, you eat Sella, not me. Because that is who I will be feeding on."

With this, Zirak stalks off to sulk with R5.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 108 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:10
  • msg #42

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Later that evening, Zirak's meditations are interrupted by the sound of approaching feet. Sora enters a moment later and plonks himself, cross-legged, beside Zirak.

"Can I ask you something?" he says.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 287 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:10
  • msg #43

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"What is it?" Zirak says, cracking an eye open to glare balefully.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 109 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:11
  • msg #44

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Do you enjoy draining people?"
Zirak Derasir
GM, 288 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:11
  • msg #45

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Are you here to lecture me on my nonexistent morals?"
Sora Bulq
NPC, 110 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:12
  • msg #46

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"I am not here to lecture you. I just want to understand you better."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 289 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:12
  • msg #47

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Fine. I enjoy eating my enemies. I enjoy it less when I accidentally eat Bane."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 111 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:13
  • msg #48

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Do you have to keep referring to it as 'eating'?" Sora asks.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 290 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:14
  • msg #49

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"I feel a hunger inside me, which their life force satisfies," Zirak responds, "Therefore 'eating' seems to be the most accurate expression."
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:15, Mon 30 Apr 2018.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 112 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:17
  • msg #50

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Sora frowns, but shrugs.

"I can certainly agree I would rather drain my enemies than my friends. But let me ask you; if you had the choice not to feel this hunger at all, and instead killed your enemies with say your lightsaber or a blaster, and had no danger of draining your friends by accident, would you choose to be rid of it?"
Zirak Derasir
GM, 291 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:25
  • msg #51

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"That depends," Zirak replies slowly, "Feeding on my enemies is very useful when I am fighting since it revitalises me while draining them. It's much cheaper than medpacs."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 113 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:28
  • msg #52

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"I agree that the healing aspect is useful," Sora acknowledges, "However each time I drain a being, I feel the hunger inside me grow stronger, more intense. In the long term I fear it is destroying us."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 292 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:31
  • msg #53

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"There wouldn't even be a long term by now if we hadn't used it," Zirak points out sourly, "And while the part where it intensifies is admittedly less pleasant, it would be a waste to lose it entirely. Surely you can agree with that."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 114 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:33
  • msg #54

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"But Zirak, in the long term the hunger will always seek to consume us as well as our targets when we use it."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 293 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:34
  • msg #55

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"That is why it is important to feed regularly instead of lashing out blindly like you are so often inclined to do."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 115 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:38
  • msg #56

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Sora frowns, not seeming to follow the logic of this argument.

"I do not think it would be a waste to be rid of this affliction entirely," he says after a moment, "But you are right. I clearly have no control over this hunger. Therefore, would you agree to a pact with me? Firstly, we shall seek to be freed from this hunger. Secondly, I shall intentionally drain villains and enemies who intend harm to us and others, so as to avoid uncontrolled outbursts. Thirdly, we shall stick together until we find how to cure ourselves. Neither of us will sneak off with or without the cube. We are in this together, even if we may sometimes disagree on what course to take."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 294 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:39
  • msg #57

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Zirak sends Sora a deeply skeptical look.

"And you realise you will have to feed tomorrow, don't you?"
Sora Bulq
NPC, 116 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:40
  • msg #58

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Longer-than-a-standard-day hyperspace journeys are something we shall just have to deal with. But we shall avoid them when possible."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 295 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:41
  • msg #59

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"I don't think you quite understand me, Sora. Who will you eat tomorrow? Because if the answer is 'You, Zirak,' I will not be pleased."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 117 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:41
  • msg #60

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"My answer is that I have no choice but to try to control myself for tomorrow. But in the future I shall attempt to avoid such situations."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 296 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:43
  • msg #61

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Fine," Zirak sneers, "But I have no intention of doing the same, so a clause will need to be added into our little pact. You will agree to avoid Bane if you have not fed within the past standard day. If I have no other food source, I will feed on Sella. Deal? Unless you would prefer for me to feed on you?"
This message was last edited by the GM at 23:44, Mon 30 Apr 2018.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 118 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:45
  • msg #62

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"I shall avoid Bane," Sora concedes, "And yes, I would prefer that you attempt to feed on me, not Sella."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 297 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:46
  • msg #63

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Zirak sends him a look that says exactly what he thinks of that decision.

"Fine," he shrugs, "If you insist I shall eat you instead of Sella. Are you happy now?"
Sora Bulq
NPC, 119 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:47
  • msg #64

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Very well," Sora nods, satisfied.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 298 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:48
  • msg #65

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"And if you acquire a lot of wealth, I get to share it," Zirak adds firmly, "And in return, if you attempt to eat anyone who isn't trying to kill us, I will do my best to help you control your hunger... even... even if it's Sella you are eating," Zirak finishes, sounding as though this last part is a very difficult and self-sacrificing thing to include in this deal.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 120 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:52
  • msg #66

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Very well," Sora once more nods, "But I don't know if I will have any wealth, and even if I do, I gave my word to repay Utapau for the destruction of Kau'dan City, if I was responsible, and it seems that I was, at least in part, since the facility in which all this mess began belonged to me. Or at least the Crusaders."
This message was last edited by the player at 23:52, Mon 30 Apr 2018.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 299 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:53
  • msg #67

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"I'm sure you weren't responsible for that," Zirak says firmly, "Even if you were conducting illegal rituals, I'm sure that the city would have been destroyed anyway. There is no proof it was you just because you happened to be there."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 121 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:54
  • msg #68

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Perhaps," Sora allows, "But I wish for you to be prepared, should it be the case."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 300 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:54
  • msg #69

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Yes, yes. But I do hope you do not intend to be guilt-tripped into paying anyway unless it is proven you are responsible."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 122 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:55
  • msg #70

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"I do not intend to be," Sora assures him.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 301 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:55
  • msg #71

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Excellent."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 123 posts
Mon 30 Apr 2018
at 23:57
  • msg #72

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Well," says Sora after a pregnant pause, "In the interests of finding the answers behind this hunger, perhaps we can meditate together to see if we can recall any more of our memories?"
The Narrator
GM, 83 posts
Tue 1 May 2018
at 00:28
  • msg #73

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

The pair proceed to do so, and after a few minutes of staring at the backs of their eyelids, a scene begins to take place about them. The memory appears to be one of Sora's, and he stands on what appears to be the bridge of a starship. The female togruta from the facility in Kau'dan stands beside him, along with a zabrak neither of them recognise.
Rasaa Leen
NPC, 2 posts
Tue 1 May 2018
at 06:23
  • msg #74

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Our scouts have returned," says the female togruta softly, "It was as you suspected, master."
Eeth Koth
NPC, 1 post
Tue 1 May 2018
at 06:25
  • msg #75

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"We must move quickly," says the zabrak, "The Stratocracy close in about us."
Rasaa Leen
NPC, 3 posts
Tue 1 May 2018
at 06:26
  • msg #76

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"They are fools," snorts the female togruta says disdainfully, "And they are blind."
Eeth Koth
NPC, 2 posts
Tue 1 May 2018
at 06:28
  • msg #77

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"They have Mundi, do not forget," replies the zabrak firmly, "And they have numbers. We must get the cube if we are to make things right."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 124 posts
Tue 1 May 2018
at 06:28
  • msg #78

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Patience," Bulq replies, "The Force will guide us. It is our ally, while Veers has chosen to make it his enemy."
Rasaa Leen
NPC, 4 posts
Tue 1 May 2018
at 06:30
  • msg #79

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"The Stratocracy are no threat," the togruta affirms, "Only of the Sith aught we to be wary. I sense they watch our steps."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 125 posts
Tue 1 May 2018
at 06:30
  • msg #80

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"None will stand against us soon enough," says Bulq confidently, "Soon all will know the power of the living Force."
The Narrator
GM, 84 posts
Tue 1 May 2018
at 06:32
  • msg #81

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

The vision begins to fade and within a few moments Sora and Zirak are once more aware of the low hum of the hyperdrive of 'Malar's Fist', and their quarters about them.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 126 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 23:06
  • msg #82

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Sora is silent for a moment. Then he speaks.

"We must find the Jedi Crusaders if we are to have answers. That horned one was not in the facility where we awoke, we must find him."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 302 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 23:08
  • msg #83

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"He was not in the room where we awoke," Zirak corrects, "Just because we did not find his corpse doesn't mean it wasn't in there somewhere."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 127 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 23:10
  • msg #84

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Perhaps," Sora allows, "Still, at present he is our best lead. We must either find him or confirm his fate."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 303 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 23:11
  • msg #85

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"That is true," Zirak says reluctantly, "Assuming you are set on this idea of finding a cure."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 128 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 23:13
  • msg #86

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"I am," Sora says firmly, rising, "Let us hope we can find clues to the whereabouts of these Crusaders at my family estate."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 304 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 23:13
  • msg #87

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Indeed," Zirak says uncommitedly.
The Narrator
GM, 85 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 23:18
  • msg #88

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

The evening and the following morning have passed without incident. Sella has expressed once more her reservations about Sora returning to his estate, lest it rekindle any Jedi Crusader tendencies, but it evident that Sora will not be dissuaded. And neither, due to the promise of a vast fortune, will Zirak, Bane or R5. She has therefore ceased in her efforts.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 129 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 23:20
  • msg #89

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Midway through the second day, Sora has approached Zirak in the middle of the cargo hold. He readies himself, jaw set and fists clenched.

"Well, let's get this over with. You want to sate your hunger on me."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 305 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 23:20
  • msg #90

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Zirak smiles hungrily.

"Are you sure this noble idiocy is really for you? I have not the smallest objection to eating Sella."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 130 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 23:21
  • msg #91

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"I am sure," Sora says with resolve.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 306 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 23:23
  • msg #92

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Zirak shrugs, stretching out a hand. The now-familiar darkness gathers about him, flowing into Sora. It does not enter Sora, however. Instead it hovers for a moment between them, before dissipating.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 131 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 23:30
  • msg #93

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Sora seems to relax, panting slightly.

"You see, we can thwart this if we work together."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 307 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 23:31
  • msg #94

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"I'm still hungry," Zirak grumbles.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 132 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 23:33
  • msg #95

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Sora opens his mouth to respond, but suddenly begins to convulse, as darkness gathers about him and flies across the bay towards Sella, who stands, watching in the doorway. She gasps, collapsing to her knees on the metallic floor.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 308 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 23:34
  • msg #96

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Zirak's frown transforms into a cruel smile as he watches, making no effort to intervene.
Korr Sella
NPC, 82 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 23:39
  • msg #97

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Sella's face contorts with pain, but there is a look of gritty determination in her eyes as she forces her head upwards to face Sora. They stare at each other for a moment, eyes locked, then suddenly Sora's pupils contract once more, the darkness fades, and the pair collapse, panting hard.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 309 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 23:40
  • msg #98

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Upon noting no adverse affects on Sella, Zirak's scowl returns.

"Perhaps now you will reconsider the benefit of prisoners and slaves in the cargo hold?"
Sora Bulq
NPC, 133 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 23:41
  • msg #99

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"I will not," Sora pants, rising and glaring at Zirak.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 310 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 23:42
  • msg #100

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Does Sella still feel the same, I wonder?"
Korr Sella
NPC, 83 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 23:43
  • msg #101

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"We... will not... be having slaves for you... to feed off," Sella replies, panting as she rises, "Slavery is a barbaric practice, even if you were not buying them only to kill them."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 311 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 23:43
  • msg #102

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"What about locking the people who try to kill us in cells then? We're only going to kill them anyway," Zirak points out reasonably.
Korr Sella
NPC, 84 posts
Wed 2 May 2018
at 23:44
  • msg #103

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Sella directs an unimpressed glare at him.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 312 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 03:53
  • msg #104

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Remind me why we we have not yet spaced her?" Zirak muses.
Bane Malar
NPC, 306 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 03:53
  • msg #105

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"You got me," calls Bane with feeling from the cockpit.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 134 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 03:54
  • msg #106

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"We are not spacing her," Bulq says patiently, "And neither are we getting slaves."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 313 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 03:55
  • msg #107

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Yes, we are just going to capture some of the, ah, 'murderous villains' actively trying to kill us, and slowly husk them instead of doing it all at once," Zirak says, placatingly, "After all, that was not a controlled outburst. You clearly do not intend to keep your word and only feed on Sella instead of me and Bane."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 135 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 03:57
  • msg #108

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"I never said anything about only feeding on Sella. I promised I would let you feed on me. And try to stay away from Bane. I have."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 314 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 03:58
  • msg #109

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Don't think I don't know there was a two out of three chance of that being us just now," Zirak sneers, "I have been gifted with this power just as long as you have."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 136 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:00
  • msg #110

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"We will not be using beings as some sort of cattle to be stored and fed on," Sora says, his patience beginning to thin, "Regardless of how evil they might be. We shall just have to avoid any space trips that are longer than a day. We shall have to stop more frequently and find villains to battle on those planets."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 315 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:01
  • msg #111

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"And then put those villains in the cargo hold," Zirak continues, unphased.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 137 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:03
  • msg #112

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"No," groans Sora, "How many times must we go over this? It just isn't right to drain trapped, defenseless beings, even if they are evil."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 316 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:03
  • msg #113

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"You do have some quaint ideas, Sora."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 138 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:04
  • msg #114

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Self defense or defense of others is one thing, but this is more like executing a judgement on them. A judgement I am not qualified to give. I will not kill others outside of battle. We shall have to find another solution."
Korr Sella
NPC, 85 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:05
  • msg #115

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"It is all right, Sora," interjects Sella timidly, "You can direct your hunger at me."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 317 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:06
  • msg #116

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Thank you, Sella," says Zirak, "You, at least, understand your true role on this ship."
This message was last edited by the GM at 04:07, Thu 03 May 2018.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 139 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:06
  • msg #117

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"I cannot do that," Sora frowns, turning to her
Korr Sella
NPC, 86 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:07
  • msg #118

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"I survived it today," Sella says, her voice growing more level, "I can try again. And it will mean we will not need to take slaves or prisoners for you two to... feed on, which I agree is despicable."

A dark glare at Zirak accompanies these last words.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:09, Thu 03 May 2018.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 140 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:09
  • msg #119

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Sora still frowns, debating.
Korr Sella
NPC, 87 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:10
  • msg #120

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Sora," Sella says, taking a step towards him, "I am your friend and ally here. I know you seek to do the right thing. Let me help you."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 141 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:11
  • msg #121

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Sora sighs.

"Very well. If we absolutely must travel for more than two days. But we shall try to avoid doing so whenever we can."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 318 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:11
  • msg #122

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Wonderful. Now that we've dealt with your guilty conscience perhaps we can focus on more important matters?"
Bane Malar
NPC, 307 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:12
  • msg #123

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Hear, hear," agrees Bane from the cockpit.
The Narrator
GM, 86 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:16
  • msg #124

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Even as he speaks, the ship gives a shudder and comes out of hyperspace. The moon of Ruul floats before them, a tiny orb of lush blue-green.
Bane Malar
NPC, 308 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:17
  • msg #125

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"So, any idea where we are headed?" Bane asks, as the others make their way up to the cockpit to join him.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 319 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:17
  • msg #126

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Sora's estate," Zirak says helpfully.
Bane Malar
NPC, 309 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:17
  • msg #127

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"No, you think?" Bane mutters dryly.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 320 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:18
  • msg #128

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Just checking Sora's stupidity was not contagious."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 142 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:18
  • msg #129

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"I do not know where it is, exactly," Sora admits, ignoring Zirak's comment, "Try to find a settlement and we can make our way from there."
R5-D3
NPC, 86 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:19
  • msg #130

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Beepity-boop-beep-beep?"
Bane Malar
NPC, 310 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:20
  • msg #131

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"True. Sora, why don't you try checking the holonet?" says Bane, "There must be something there about it's location."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 321 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:21
  • msg #132

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"You read that you had an estate, but you did not bother to locate the coordinates? I begin to see why your Crusaders have yet to rule the galaxy."
Sora Bulq
NPC, 143 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:24
  • msg #133

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Sora ignores Zirak's comment, beginning to type at the computer.

"I have the coordinates," he says after a minute.
Bane Malar
NPC, 311 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:27
  • msg #134

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Bane pats the navcomputer on the wall beside him.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 144 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:27
  • msg #135

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Ah," says Sora, approaching and entering the coordinates.
The Narrator
GM, 87 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:34
  • msg #136

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Bane directs the ship towards the coordinates. The moon looms larger and larger before them, and they are soon entering its atmosphere. They pass through a layer of cloud and mist, and are able to make out lush tropical jungle sprawling beneath them. They travel for nearly quarter of a standard hour before a sprawling fortress comes into view, nestled along the side of a dark, rugged mountain.
Zirak Derasir
GM, 322 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:35
  • msg #137

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Impressive," says Zirak, "Your home has style, even if you do not."
Bane Malar
NPC, 312 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:36
  • msg #138

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"We're being hailed," Bane says flicking a flashing switch on the control board. A hoarse voice comes across the comm, speaking a language Zirak does not understand. Bane turns to Sora expectantly. "I assume you understand that gibberish?"
Zirak Derasir
GM, 323 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:36
  • msg #139

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"You're sure he wasn't just coughing?" Zirak says doubtfully.
This message was last edited by the GM at 04:37, Thu 03 May 2018.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 145 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:37
  • msg #140

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Sora seems to have learnt to ignore Zirak's slights. He also seems to understand, and, leaning over Bane's shoulder, he begins to converse in Sriluurian.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:38, Thu 03 May 2018.
Bane Malar
NPC, 313 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:48
  • msg #141

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Bane sits patiently in his chair, leaning to the side to allow Sora to speak into the comm.
The Narrator
GM, 88 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:48
  • msg #142

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

The conversation is brief, and after half a minute the comm cuts off.
Bane Malar
NPC, 314 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:48
  • msg #143

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Well?" asks Bane expectantly.
The Narrator
GM, 89 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:49
  • msg #144

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Well," repeats Sora, "Apparently my uncle has been running the estate for the past week, ever since my rumored death. They seem happy to know I am alive, and have given us one of the guest platforms, Platform Seven."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 324 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:50
  • msg #145

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Will we have servants attending us?" Zirak asks sinisterly.
Sora Bulq
NPC, 146 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:50
  • msg #146

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"We will be met at the platform," Sora replies, misinterpreting Zirak's meaning.
Bane Malar
NPC, 315 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:52
  • msg #147

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

Bane touches the ship down. Outside the viewport they can see a weequay in robes of burgundy and silver. About him stand four muscular weequay in ceremonial armor.

"So, who is going in?"
Sora Bulq
NPC, 147 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:53
  • msg #148

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"Any of you are welcome to come," says Sora as he makes his way to the boarding ramp.
Korr Sella
NPC, 88 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:54
  • msg #149

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"I will come," offers Sella quickly, hurrying after him.
Bane Malar
NPC, 316 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:55
  • msg #150

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"I shall remain here," Bane says, "Someone needs to be waiting with the ship in case we need a quick getaway. Besides, I don’t speak Weequay."
Zirak Derasir
GM, 325 posts
Thu 3 May 2018
at 04:59
  • msg #151

Chapter VII: Journey to Ruul

"I'll come," Zirak says, "If I were uncle, I would have called bounty hunters first and my private army second. And after all, someone needs to protect our naive credit fund."

With that he follows the others down the boarding ramp and into the open air beyond.

OOC: End of Chapter VII...
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