A part of the experience (CIS)

[Corey's OOC]

The Confederacy was starting to become home. Marek was really not complaining with this. It was strange having a place to actually belong, but he was okay with it, seeing as he was still able to keep a lot of who he was. The Confederacy and the Templar themselves did allow for a lot independence, in both thought and action. It was refreshing to see that there was a group of free thinkers in the galaxy, and that not everyone was out to force beings into a mold.

Sure, with his parents, and their survival tactics, he was forced into that. But he was also very familiar with the Zeison Sha, and their survival and independent streak. Sure, he never left with a discblade, but should he need to create one to better serve the Templar Order, he would do so. However he could assist, that was what Marek was after, to make the Confederacy safe.

What he was doing now, though, was taking a bit of a tour for himself. Seeing where he could try to hold himself up when he wasn’t on Roon. Really, pick a planet, see if he could deal with its Viceroy and the environment. He was going to need a place soon to start construction of his lightsaber, after all. Taking the CrossCurrent to Chroma Zed was just his way of checking on one of the tourist worlds.

Sure, he wasn’t dressed the part of a tourist but, really Marek has used to traveling. He was able to safely fit his life in his ship, and that included his current swoop bike and an airspeeder. Pulling the swoop up to the shoreline, he figured here was as good a place as any to get out and start to kick dirt. Running a hand through his blonde hair, and his thumb still playing with the ring he wore, the Templar was taking in the world.

Whoever was in charge here definitely did something right. He probably didn’t need his pistol, but he felt a bit better having it on him, rather than coming around weaponless. Yeah, people in a position to be bothered by him should recognize his rank, and position. Well, that was the hope.

@[member="Sophia Walsh"]

 

[Sophia Walsh]

Chroma Zed had become home to Sophia much more so than living on Courasant ever had been. Here she felt she actually belonged and even had a home of her very own. Even as an officer in the Navy she had never gotten herself a place of her very own until now. One in which she very much loved and wanted to stay in and raise her family. She knew he understood that this was not only where she was needed to be but wanted to be.

The world was very tourist and flashy in some areas but there were parts that were very peaceful. They were the less sought out areas and that was where the citizens lived. A beautiful area in its own right and in Sophia's mind one of the hidden gems of the planet. She had designed and had built herself a manor out here that provided the perfect view of a nearby waterfall. It was quite enchanting if you asked her and there was never enough time to enjoy the view.

Earlier that day Sophia had dropped Bella off before heading to the office to herself. Something however made pause and stop for a moment. "Mr. Starchaser?" She had no idea that someone from the executive council was visiting. If she knew that she would well have been more prepared.


@[member="Marek Starchaser"]

 

[Corey's OOC]

See, that was going to take some getting used to. Marek Starchaser wasn’t one that carried a title, let alone had people knowing he was arriving anywhere. Just wasn’t how it happened. So, typically, he figured he was going to be fine just being who he was, and making his way through the world. Sure, there was his Templar Ring to consider, which meant that people would recognize him, but that was about it. No one would know who he was. Thankfully.

Well, almost no one. He had briefed himself on the world he was heading to, of course and as soon he turned around he smiled. Not knowing whether to bow or salute, he had the momentary lapse of clear confusion. Right, smooth Marek. And it wasn’t 100% because Chroma Zed’s Viceroy was attractive. Okay, maybe that would complicate wanting to live over on this world.

“Good morning…” He blinked for a second, he could keep track of time but he didn’t have any way to sync himself to where he was. “Madame Viceroy.” He did manage to lower his head at her. Was that even a proper greeting? “How are you today?” He couldn’t sneak anymore, could he?

@[member="Sophia Walsh"]

 

[Sophia Walsh]

Sophia prided herself on knowing the ins and outs of the confederacy even though her planet was on the edge. It was important for her to know what was going on in the capital and on the other planets of course. Chroma Zed was much more than just the pretty planet that most thought it was. They had a booming economy just based on the beauty of the planet and what was built to enhance that. She had plans to preserve that beauty for many years to come.

"Please call me Sophia. Good morning. I was just on my way to the office and well I had to stop when I saw you. Are you here on vacation?" It was a good guess since she didn't know he was coming. She figured he was here maybe just to enjoy that beauty as many of the Viceroy's had summer homes here. Most of the council had some sort of villa here. Sophia was the only one she knew whom actually did live here.

@[member="Marek Starchaser"]

 

[Corey's OOC]

No one could fault Sophia for knowing the going-ons of the Confederacy. Someone who was part of the Viceroyalty seemed to be the type that Marek would assume know what was going on in the government. Sure, he was part of the Techno Union himself, but that was a whole other thing. He would learn exactly where his place was, in the cross between a Templar and businessman now. It would take some time.

Until then, he’d tour friendly space, and see what he could learn, where he could fit in, and how he could be of the best help.

Right, Sophia. He nodded to her. “Of course.” Vacation, right, as opposed to business. “Yeah, of a sorts, I suppose. No business at least.” He smiled at her. “Some world you’ve got here for yourself. It’d definitely be a posting I’d want.” As an Aspirant, and everything. ​"The scenery, and everything." He made a motion to the world itself, because, well he'd been misinterpreted before. And believe it or not, he had some class, when it was needed.

@[member="Sophia Walsh"]

 

[Sophia Walsh]

"I was lucky but it's a lot of work too. It wasn't always like this here but we really have turned it around. The whole planet is like this and every area has it's unique flair." Sophia was very proud of everything that had been accomplished here. She couldn't help but telling him all about it. If able she would go and on for days and could. Sophia was always looking for ways to improve the lives of the citizens that she looked over.

"I could give you a tour if you would like. Show you where all of the best restaurants are and the sites to see. It can get overwhelming sometimes as there is so much to do." Sophia had no issues with rearranging her schedule to show him around her lovely planet.

@[member="Marek Starchaser"]

 

[Corey's OOC]

He really hoped he wasn’t offending her. One thing that Marek knew he needed to work on was his level of ‘playful’ teasing and offending with women who actually could really make his life tricky. With most women, whatever, but ones in power? He needed to remember that there were all manners of beings that had power in the Confederacy. Not that it was a concern to him who had the power, just that there was power to be had.

“I’m sure, all the people under your rule.” Was that the term he was looking to use? Hell, was better than anything else he could figure. Even if it wasn’t quite what he was looking for. He just had to make sure he kept Haor Chall busy, and that was pretty simple. Make some battle droids and design some decent weaponry.

“A tour wouldn’t hurt, but I don’t want to pull you away from business, after all, I’m on vacation.” An easy grin found his features as he nodded to her. She was on her way to somewhere, wasn’t she?

@[member="Sophia Walsh"]

 

[Sophia Walsh]

"Oh work can wait till later. It's not like the mountain of paperwork is going anywhere. I would love to show you around. What would you be interested in seeing? We have amazing waterfalls, breathtaking mountaintop views, and beaches galore. I like to think that there is a little bit of something for everyone," she smiled.

She was happy to be given the opportunity to get out of the office on a day like today and give a tour. It was much better than arguing with politicians or doing paperwork. Sophia actually kind of liked being a tour guide as she was very proud of her home here and everything this planet had. She was grateful to be given the opportunity to rule here and keep things in order. She lived to serve the people whom lived here.

@[member="Marek Starchaser"]

 

[Corey's OOC]

See? Now that was something else. Marek wasn’t really one to escape work. With his position in the Techno Union, he had a whole lot of assistance to get things done. Really, he was making it so he had to veto things, and approve things that made smart business sense. Aside from that, hot-rodding around the galaxy was the mission of his life.

He still needed to figure out his place here, he was supposed to be moving to the Sanctum here, after all. “I think seeing the Sanctum, at least where it is, is probably smart. I’m an Aspirant, after all, and this’ll be where I’m at.” Made just good sense to him. Really, the other bits he’d like to see were where to go fish and surf. “Then after that, how about you show me the secrets of this world?” Make it interesting. Where would she show him?

@[member="Sophia Walsh"]