Re: Act 6: Neutral Space
Idaya gave Fiarr a slight nod of acknowledgement as the Bothan left, turning back to Heigren. "You are a strange man, Mr. Teckla", she said. "And in a good way. I must say, your chivalrous offer has taken me by surprise, albeit a very pleasant one. You show compassion to a complete stranger and that is far more honourable than I would have expected."
She took a sip from her glass, took a deep breath and then continued. "What I am about to tell to you is for your ears only, at least for now. The reason I am here is, I was convicted for crimes I did not commit, because it was politically convenient. I was a decorated naval officer, destined for glory, and several political entities within the Ascendancy made me offers, I refused. As a military officer, I considered myself challengable concerning politics - in my view the politicians make decissions, the military enforces.
With the offers refused, I became a liability and others, not bound by the same morals as I was, were driven to bring me down. Not only was I convicted, but the shuttle that was taking me to a penal colony was attacked by a pair of fighters along the route. I found myself in a shuttle that was flying without a crew and managed to unlock the controls, engaging the hyperdrive just before the shuttle was destroyed. I managed to limp to Det Akari with the mortally wounded shuttle, and crash it without causing more than minor property damage. I was detained by the local authorities for a moment, but they let me go and I joined them when the gangs begun the revolt. That is, where you found me eventually. When the fighting started, there were twenty officers with me. The last one, beside me, you most likely found inside. I hope, this clarifies, why I was so reserved and cautious about you."
23:12, Thu 24 Apr 2014: Idaya rolled 25. Diplomacy: Sincerity.