The Redeemer
| Location | Oyu'baat Tapcafe - Mandalore
| Objective | Speak one's peace and be done
Once, Jenn would have found the situation truly overwhelming, in those days when she was nothing more than a humble smith of her people, content with her simple existence on Hefi. Her rejection of the Crusade in the wake of the Enclave's raid on the Inner Rim marked a radical shift in her philosophy; no more did she strangle her doubts for the benefit of a greater cause, choosing instead to face the eyes and visors of her kin and deliver what wisdom she possessed. More often than not, it was this unabashed approach that won her the respect of others- and the allegiance of those who found something stirring within them whenever she spoke.
Jenn was a quiet and discrete metalsmith no longer. No, she was the Alor of Clan Kryze, and with that station came expectations of her. The Forgemistress remained quiet for a time, taking it all in stride- from the unexpected gutpunch that came with
Liorra
introducing herself to the profound dread that rose within her as
Mia Monroe
uttered words she found all too familiar. Every fiber of her being yearned to cry out, to rebel against these echoes of conquest relayed by these so-called "Protectors"... and yet, she remained quiet, waiting for
Domina Prime
's (admittedly worrying) ramblings to come to an end.
Korso Rook
and his accusation claimed all of her attention, her helm soon turning his way as she looked the barbarian up and down. Even now, she yearned to give him just what he wanted. To fight him, beat him, force him to swallow his words-
Count to four, inhale. Count to four, exhale.
She had better things to do than answer the goading of a savage. The Mand'alor soon claimed all of her attention as he called the room to order, her visored gaze meeting his as it lingered on her. If the would-be Rekindler chose to (quite literally) show her the door, then she would certainly oblige him- but not before speaking her peace, unlikely as it was that many would listen.
"I am Jenn", spoke the siren at last, turning to face Liorra once more. "Alor and Forgemistress of Clan Kryze. Knight-Commander of Onderon." She marked a pause, then, letting the girl digest the distant bonds they shared as family. "War never changes, yes, but warriors do, through the roads they walk. The Al'verde speaks the same words I once heard as a loyal warrior of the Mandalorian Enclave, and that road took us to dishonor and damnation. Kashyyyk. Rodia. Ryloth. We set out to reclaim the worlds and resources we needed to rebuild our strength, and we became nothing more than murderers with delusions of grandeur. I watched as the reconquest of our so-called rightful worlds led to nothing but pillaging and murdering. Necessity is one thing, but I know just how far our people can go when they set their minds to conquest."
Marking a pause, she brought her gaze to rest upon
Drego Ruus
, mindful of the virtue behind his words. A slight cant of her head was all the acknowledgement she had the energy to give him for now, but there was acknowledgement in it nonetheless - a rare show of respect, from one who recognized few as her equals, and none as her betters. "I understand that the Protectors count warriors of all walks of life among them. When the time comes, I pray that the righteous among you will tip the scales towards restraint."
Mindful not to overstay her welcome, the aquatic leader of the Nite Owls turned to leave, all too aware that her words might just prove to be a little too inflammatory for some- only to find herself faced with none other than the courageous daughter of Clan Vizsla whose conduct had earned her admiration. When
Aloy Vizsla
bowed, she returned the gesture, bringing a hand to rest over her heart as she did so.
"High Admiral", answered the Alor respectfully. "I was just about ready to leave, in truth- although I intend to pay my respects to Manda'yaim before I depart from the homeworld. Feel free to reach out to me; I am sure we have much to discuss."
And with that, she fished something out of her belt's pouches, handing the woman a small chip. "This should give you access to the frequency used by my Owls. By all means, you of all people have a right to it, I believe."