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A Dinner on Lorrd
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| Alyn_Stark | Date: Saturday, 03 Dec 2011, 7:24 AM | Message # 1 |
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| The night had come at last, the night of the party in which Alyn Stark had invited a number of prominent senators to his normally very private home on Lorrd. Castle Stark's towering battlements were lit up like a miniature city, towering nearly six kilometers above the valley floor. The massive solitary armored gate that gave entry to the internal landing area was open in invitation to the Senators on the list, whether they'd notified Stark of an intended arrival or not, and their ease through Lorrd's planetary control would have already been authorized. Within Castle Stark, the immense grand dining hall had been set with ample places, and the six candelabras above had been carefully tended and cleaned to a pristine sparkle. Servants and droids alike bustled about to prepare for the first guests, and within the landing bay itself, a number of escorts awaited the parties to come.
Stark himself was not present in the grand dining hall; he was in his personal quarters, dressing, as he briefed three of the Shadowguard who would be present tonight during the event. "I want everything to go smoothly tonight, gentlemen, and-" he was cut off by a feminine 'ahem,' and he altered his statement. "Forgive me, gentlemen and lady. These guests are to be treated as my own person, but that does not mean we simply let them go wandering about wherever, or go poking into places. Mind you, I'm sure they won't do such, being Senators and all, but it's good to be safe. You, my friend," he gestured towards the long-haired man with the ponytail, "Will pay special attention to the good Senator volFyr. Chat her up a bit if you get the chance and see how the proposal is going in the Senate. Now, my good friends, to your areas. Our guests should be arriving soon."
Alyn Stark
Lord of Kinyov
Senior Captain, Retired, Republic Navy
Head of House Malos (former)
Licensed bounty hunter
Majority shareholder, Lorrd Engineering
Owner, Stark Defense Conglomerate
Civilian Medal of Honor recipient
Representative, Lorrd (10 BBY-9 BBY)
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| Avadrie_volFyr | Date: Saturday, 03 Dec 2011, 12:15 PM | Message # 2 |
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| (Her attending of course would occur after A Visit to Moff Brandt as I'm assuming this event is some time after that.)
The Star Petal had set down in the space allotted for it on Llord after an uneventful trip to the world. Ava had spent that time reviewing her 'meeting' with Lord Stark at the Clarendox on Imperial Center, as well as the progress in the Senate the modified GalacticAid proposal had made. She'd secured significant support for it before going public with it in the Senate floor, so she was confident that it would pass the Senate. The only true benefit of Senate approval was that it would gain the organization access to Imperial hot-spots such as Algarian, or various other fronts that one who followed the news would know be aware of. She had continued to procrastinate hiring someone to investigate Lord Stark a little further, but she had considered that she would visit the man's world and home as she had been invited, and perhaps discover some more herself. Her intuition still told her that there was more than met the eye, when it came to "Sheriff Stark".
One might usually attend such functions with a 'plus one' as it were, but in her opinion as a young, beautiful woman - unless the man whose arm she was on happened to be a particularly powerful and respected or feared one - such as the reputation Moff Brandt had - or a highly decorated officer, then coming to such a function with a 'date' was a bit of waste. Better to let the powerful men who frequented such events feel the need to keep the pretty woman company. She wasn't at all above using the advantages of the fairer sex when it came to power and diplomacy. The Empire placed a premium on human males - that just made it that much simpler for Avadrie.
She had worn what she considered to be a simple enough, but appropriate for such an occasion dress. It was fun, she liked the splash of color it had and the material was simply to die for. Her hair was down as she descended down the exit ramp of the cruiser, leaving her crew behind. She had little concern that she might need a security escort at such a place, the invitations had been well publicized, she was doing Mr. Stark quite the favor in the Senate, even if he had malignant intent, she had little reason to believe it would be directed towards her.
She'd make her way through the gate, and would step into the atrium of Lord Stark's home, where she was guided by a servant to the grand dining hall, and such is how she came to be standing there holding a small clutch in her hands, taking a brief glance around to see who else had arrived, or who had yet to arrive. It would simply be mortifying if she was the only Senator to come; more so for Mr. Stark, but her as well.
Lady Avadrie volFyr
Senator of Empress Teta
Defense Committee Member
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| LomenRyuun | Date: Sunday, 04 Dec 2011, 6:30 AM | Message # 3 |
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| Lomen Ryuun arrived in a small, unassuming Lambda-class shuttle. He owned no personal starship; luxury or otherwise, seeing such as a waste of government resources, and was more than happy with the speed, comfort and defensive abilities of the shuttle upon which he traveled. Ryuun was not a man for opulence, after all. When the shuttle touched down, allowing the ramp to open, Ryuun bade the pair of men assigned him as escorts to sit and relax and enjoy themselves as much as could be done. He would hardly need an armed escort in a dining hall, and by and large, Ryuun felt himself beneath the notice of most assassins. He was no fiery Fitzgerald or calculating Terrawin, or even a loud-mouthed speciest Oriel. Ryuun prided himself, if anything, on upholding the Empire's beliefs without crossing a line into pacifism or open warlike nature.
Taking time as he was escorted through the halls by a cheerful butler, Ryuun took time to admire the craftsmanship that had gone into the palace. Marble interiors; rare wood paneling and doors, it seemed the man had spared no expense from the extravagant construction to the wealth of tapestries and objects of art that seemed to be carefully placed under certain lighting fixtures so as to stand out further. Strange that this Stark had not appeared on Imperial Center prior, but it was quite possible the lord himself had not wished to hold much of a public presence. Ryuun had, after all, initiated a brief search in the records about the man and found him to have served the Republic Navy. A man with a military background was something he could appreciate.
As he entered the dining hall, with a few servants still making sure with their fussiness that all was in order, apparently, he spotted the slim form of the Senator of Empress Teta, who did appear to have arrived first. "Senator volFyr, a pleasure!" He exclaimed as he moved towards her. "It would seem we are among the first to arrive, even before our host," he added the last as he looked around, not spotting Stark.
Lomen Ryuun
Senator, Doldur Sector
Senator, Druckenwell
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Representative, Therenor Prime
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| Draken_Turot | Date: Sunday, 04 Dec 2011, 6:14 PM | Message # 4 |
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| A Theta-class shuttle would be seen exiting hyperspace around the dead space of Lorrd. Within the hauls of the vessel, was Xane with 2 members of the Black Hand unit. They were dressed in suits, with Scorpion pins on the collar of their suit jackets. "Remember, no body on the ship..." Commented Xane, as he pointed towards the back of the ship. "Weapons are hidden in the usual compartments." However, this was simply a meet and greet, but Xane was somewhat of a paranoid man on foreign planets, so he wasn't all too trusting. The pilots of the vessel announced back that they were granted landing access and set the ship on the protected vector towards the landing pad. Sighing some, Xane would place on his leather gloves and stand, as he placed his red armband on with the Scorpion tail on it, to signify his diplomacy, though it was a rather awkward way of showing it. As the vessel would land, the wings would flap up. The 2 Black Hand members would rush out and check underneath the ship, as well as around the landing pad to ensure that nothing was wrong. Once the all clear was given, Draken Tu'Rot would be motioned to exit. As he exited, he looked around. "Wonderful!" He exclaimed, nodding towards the men as he would proceed inside. Meanwhile, the Black Hand members would start to spread themselves our around the ship, ensuring that the landing pad remained secure.
As he entered, he noticed Senator volFyr, as well as Senator Ryuun. "Great..." He thought to himself, advancing more into the dinning hall, grabbing a snack that was offered to him. "Greetings, Senators!" He'd walk up to them both, giving Lomen a pat on the back, and taking volFyr's hand and giving it a light kiss. "These balls are delicious!" He pointed towards the snacks that the droid had. "So, what brings the pleasure of your companies?" Looking around, it was strange that the host was not around. "So... where is the host at?! I have to thank him for these snacks! I hope the main meal is as delicious as these are!" Draken would glance between both Senators. "For the glory of the Empire!"
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| Toben-Domon | Date: Monday, 05 Dec 2011, 7:13 AM | Message # 5 |
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| Domon's unarmed Influence-class shuttle broke atmosphere, flanked on either side by an Arsix-class fighter. Of Sluissi design, all three craft were largely automated and had little difficulty navigating the route that led them into Castle Stark's internal hangar. His escorts, both humans, would be staying with the trio of vessels, leaving Domon himself; scales freshly polished and wearing on his upper half a dark blue dinner jacket, to be escorted into the dining hall some few minutes behind Senator Tu'Rot. Domon was rather quiet at first, seeing the small group of Senators there, but he approached with a smile on his face.
Toben Domon
Senator, Sluis Van
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| Janar_Cerra | Date: Monday, 05 Dec 2011, 1:09 PM | Message # 6 |
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| Ja’nar had been waiting for this evening for a long time, ever since she had received her invitation. She loved to go to new and wonderful places, not only that, she enjoyed watching the other senators outside of the senate halls, seeing how they interacted with one another. She however hated the formality these dinners seemed to take on, thus she brought a date of sorts that would not take the evening too seriously, his name was Alor’ad and he had worked for her father at one point, at least that was the story that Mackey had given her on how he knew the younger man. Did it matter though? Not really. He was tall, dark, and handsome and had a great body and a perfect smile. Not to mention he had been her shadow on Tatoonie, or at least had helped her out. He was not one for these things and wore modified body armor in black, even though Ja’nar insisted that he wore a suit at least. Perhaps that was why she liked him, he refused to bend to her will like so many others did. He would stand up to her, tell her no and tell her when she was being unreasonable.
Ja’nar and Alor’ad had arrived in a modified fighter that had taken off from Tatoonie before arriving on Lorrd. It was old and had seen better days but it worked for the two at the moment. As Ja’nar attempted to finish getting dressed in her seat. She just had to put on one more shoe. “Argh…I swear…there is sand everywhere, I didn’t even have these on when we were on Tatoonie! “ She would give out a little growl as she finally got it buckled.
Alor’ad already had the canopy raised and had jumped down as he waited on Ja’nar. “Woman…will you hurry up, the quicker we get into that vipers nest the quicker we can get out.”
Ja’nar would sigh, as she stood up and draped her legs over the side of the fighter and jumped down, she would smile as she felt Alor’ad’s arms wrap around her as he caught her and set her down on the ground. Ja’nar would smooth out the dark purple dress she was wearing, she was sure the other female senators would go super formal, but she wanted to stand out, a simple yet very casual dress for the Senator who normally wore fantastic one of a kind gowns to everything. She would just smile “ready to enter hell?”
Alor’ad didn’t crack a smile as he moved along side of the senator towards the awaiting welcoming parties, she would smile as always as she was escorted to the grand dining hall. She saw such waste in dinners like this but it wasn’t her peoples or planets money going into this event, only hers to get here and she was fine by that. She would of course see many familiar faces as she glanced around the main room where people were starting to arrive. Alor’ad would place his hand on the small of her back and whisper into her ear “You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious.” Which only brought a smile to her face.
Ja'nar Cerra
Queen of Garos IV
Acting Senator to the Republic, Garos IV
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| Avadrie_volFyr | Date: Monday, 05 Dec 2011, 1:59 PM | Message # 7 |
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| "Senator Ryuun, it is indeed a pleasure to see you here. Quite the accommodation, isn't it?" With an easy smile on her face she gestured to the rest of the hall they stood in. She too was only mildly surprised that "Sheriff" Stark wasn't among them yet, but having held a few such gatherings herself on Empress Teta, she knew all too well everything that went into holding such an event, and a host could be forgiven for being caught up elsewhere; it was just the nature of the beast.
"Captain Tiyr insists on punctuality, considers it a tribute to my father to have me everywhere I must be well before I need to be." She explained her promptness with that same smile on her face, having a short laugh at the expense of the explanation. She of course was referring to the middle aged Captain of the Star Petal, an heirloom from her father's time. She turned her bright green gaze to Senator Tu'rot as he took her hand and kissed it, she returned the courtesy with a modest curtsy as he released her hand.
"I do believe I'm here to help our host fund-raise for the GalacticAid organization I proposed in the Senate, " She paused then, with another short laugh,
"I suppose I've ruined any hope of subtlety about the issue - and I do so greatly appreciate your support on the matter, both of you fine gentlemen." She spoke lightly to Lomen and Tu'rot, her entire manner carefree and relaxed. She could only smile and nearly giggle along as Tu'rot toasted the food and the Empire, he had quite the enviable and perhaps even entertaining zest for everything, his enthusiasm was nearly contagious. Over Tu'rot's shoulder she saw Senator Domon enter, finely dressed for the occasion and she raised her hand to wave him over.
"Senator! So good to see you, thank you so much for your help with that business we were discussing." As the Sluissi Senator came over, and then as Queen Cerra entered, she gave the woman a quick once over, decided that she simply adored her dress (not to mention the tall dark and handsome that came along with it), and she excused herself from the small group and walked smoothly across the distance between them to greet the Senator,
"Your Highness, I simply adore your dress!"
Lady Avadrie volFyr
Senator of Empress Teta
Defense Committee Member
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| LomenRyuun | Date: Monday, 05 Dec 2011, 5:36 PM | Message # 8 |
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| It seemed more and more people were arriving, which to Ryuun's eyes was a good thing. Tu'Rot, Domon and now Cerra. "Senators Tu'Rot and Domon, a pleasure to see you both here. I've not yet tried the food, but if you say they are good, well, who am I to doubt your word?" He raised a hand to Senator Cerra in greeting as Avadrie moved off to speak with her, leaving him and Tu'Rot alone. "An interesting proposal she's put forth in the Senate, eh? I'm curious to meet this Lord Stark in person. Rather odd he's not here yet."
Lomen Ryuun
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Senator, Druckenwell
Representative, Monor II (10 BBY - 9 BBY)
Representative, Geridard
Representative, Boranall
Representative, Therenor Prime
Vice-chairman, Defense Committee (Temporarily suspended)
Controlling Shareholder - Druckenwell Arms Corporation
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| Toben-Domon | Date: Monday, 05 Dec 2011, 5:41 PM | Message # 9 |
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| "Senator volFyr, a pleasure to see you here as well," Domon responded cordially as he slid over to stop near Tu'Rot and Ryuun. "Good eve, gentlemen. Tonight shall be interesting, I feel. Senator Tu'Rot, I might add that my designers have gone over the cargo ship plans and have found it to be more than adequate. I feel that you and I will do quite well. An innovative design; a reuse of something bad that can now be used for good. All in all, an excellent plan, sir."
Toben Domon
Senator, Sluis Van
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| Draken_Turot | Date: Monday, 05 Dec 2011, 5:48 PM | Message # 10 |
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| "Oh come now, Toben!" Senator Tu'Rot would proclaim, with a slap on the back. "The plan is sadly of not my doing, it was recommended to me by members of Acherin's military force when we raided the Lucrehulk battleship that now sits in Acherin's orbit!" Proudly proclaiming again, turning towards Senator Ryuun. "She's got beauty AND brains!" Nodding some, turning to view her leaving to go speak with the Senator of Garos IV. "I haven't heard anything nice about her." Indicating to Janar, but keeping it in a low voice. Turning back towards the group, he grinned. "I'm sure he's busy doing something important! I am also surprised that he has not joined the glorious Imperial Senate!" Rubbing his chin a little bit. "Though, it's strange as to why none of the other heavy weights of our glorious political system weren't invited!" He'd go steal a few more of the snacks, eating them.
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| Alyn_Stark | Date: Monday, 05 Dec 2011, 11:24 PM | Message # 11 |
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| "They were, actually," came the calm voice of Alyn Stark he stepped from behind an open doorway that had been artfully covered by a drape so as to make the room seem more natural. Dressed in his splendid evening wear, he smiled warmly at the group of senators. "Forgive my small amount of eavesdropping, Senator Tu'Rot. I can only hope that Senators Thanatos and Fowlkes will be present, so by all means, continue to make yourself at home until they arrive. As for the other senators, I cannot say." An exceptionally warm smile was given to both Senator volFyr and Senator Garos; the pair he'd had more contact with than the other senators. Raising his voice slightly, he addressed the room fully.
"Senators, good senators, I welcome you to my humble home on Lorrd. I have done what I can to ensure all of you have a very pleasant time this evening, so enjoy the companionship, eat and drink your fill and be at ease." With that said, he moved to join the group of male senators for the moment; all of whom he'd never met in person before. "Senators Ryuun, Domon and Tu'Rot, so pleased to make your physical acquaintance at last."
Alyn Stark
Lord of Kinyov
Senior Captain, Retired, Republic Navy
Head of House Malos (former)
Licensed bounty hunter
Majority shareholder, Lorrd Engineering
Owner, Stark Defense Conglomerate
Civilian Medal of Honor recipient
Representative, Lorrd (10 BBY-9 BBY)
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| Janar_Cerra | Date: Tuesday, 06 Dec 2011, 3:16 PM | Message # 12 |
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| Ja’nar pushed Alor’ad slightly as he continued to comment on the others and how much certain senators could bring in, as far as bounties went. She would just shake her head, keeping a smile as she gave a little wave to those who waved or acknowledged her. Until she felt an elbow jab into her side as Alor’ad nodded towards Senator volFyr closing in quickly on their location. There was no escape and both of them knew it, so Ja’nar would smile brightly as she moved towards the approaching senator, “Ah, Senator volFyr, what a pleasure to see you here…it has been far too long since our last social engagement” She would reach out to gently take hold of the other woman’s hands, cupping them in hers for a moment before pulling her into a hug, giving her a kiss on each cheek.
Alor’ad stood there emotionless, not a word came from him as he looked past the two senators, out to the others.
Ja’nar would acknowledge Alyn with an even warmer smile in return.
Ja'nar Cerra
Queen of Garos IV
Acting Senator to the Republic, Garos IV
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| Avadrie_volFyr | Date: Tuesday, 06 Dec 2011, 4:29 PM | Message # 13 |
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| As Queen Cerra greeted her so warmly, the royal was regarded with a warm smile from the Tetan aristocrat.
"So good to see you here. And I really do adore your dress. You'll have to deport the designer, I'll make sure they get asylum on Empress Teta." Another bright smile before she turned and stepped away from the Queen of Garos IV and returned to the larger group of Senators that stood around Lord Stark.
"Ah, and the good Sheriff has joined us." She commented, grabbing a glimmering blue drink off of the serving tray of a passing waiter, bringing it to her lips and taking a sip before holding it just above waist high in her left hand.
"Is there going to be music, Mr. Stark? I simply love to dance."
Lady Avadrie volFyr
Senator of Empress Teta
Defense Committee Member
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| Ilanah_Thanatos | Date: Tuesday, 06 Dec 2011, 5:17 PM | Message # 14 |
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| Her intention hadn't been to be late, but with her unexpected late night visit from the fire marshal, Ilanah's expected departure for Lorrd had been delayed by cleanup from the minor annoyance, not that it really bothered her. The completely custom build ship, compliments of Krandor Industries, landed with no difficulty, and Riley followed Ilanah from the ship and into Stark Castle. Kal was there, of course, but he had stayed on the ship for a few lingering moments to finish up something to do with his work. She hadn't asked.
"Are you sure, Riley?" she asked with some semblance of paranoia as they walked. The Senator had chosen to wear a floor length black silk gown, which was very flattering but did not hide her pregnancy. She didn't want to. The bulky Chandrilian would nod and give her a smile before he just ushered her inside.
Most of the people already in attendance, she had not met in person, save for Ja'nar and that had only been one night out over a year ago and a cup of coffee around the same time. She tried not to let nerves get the best of her and cleared her throat momentarily before she spoke up, to whomever might be there. "So sorry we're late...took a wrong turn somewhere...of course." Ilanah joked, to which Riley cleared his throat and smirked.
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Senator of Chandrila
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| KalThanatos | Date: Wednesday, 07 Dec 2011, 3:57 PM | Message # 15 |
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| There was a lot on his mind at this point, and being at this dinner while not fully being able to enjoy it was bothering him. It was only a few minutes that he was following behind Lana, but seemed like hours to him. He knew as a spouse to a Senator, he'd probably be ignored quiet often, which could be a good thing or a bad thing for him.
Kal was quickly shown in upon his arrival to the Castle in which this gathering was being held. His eyes scanned the room, trying to find Lana as fast as possible. He passed by several people as he made his way up beside his wife.
"Sorry I took longer than anticipated. Didn't want to be too revealing, if you know what I mean..." He, of course, was mentioning the part of his life that was necessary to keep hidden throughout the night.
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