rex populi
FEDERAL ASSEMBLY, SENATE OFFICES
CORUSCANT
- Natasi Fortan - Raphael Calgar - Achan Jaikavi - Katarine Ryiah - Kazian Blackwood - Reiner Ghadi - Dyrn Grav -
"I suppose it would be a fool's errand to suggest that you find the exit and leave this task to us, Alicio,"
He hesitated, perhaps a little longer than the Senator from Aegis might expect him to. But in time, he found a dry smirk. "Correct."
Thankfully, their trio of senators suddenly swelled with additional forces. Natasi's explanation, and the tastes in the Force, confirmed their identity, though a sad sort of smile accompanied his thankful nod. Dyrn asked if he was ready for them to leave, and the former Count could only shake his head. "Thank you so much for being here. But... not yet."
Letting Natasi do the lion's share of the explanation, the squad of politicians and soldiers made their way through the Senate Offices, towards a series of turbolifts. Raphael began the work of getting them open, while Alicio... felt a sudden spike of danger from the Future. "Brace!," he managed, before the building shuddered, the floor dropping from their feet for a moment. But miraculously, Alicio still stood after the shaking, as if he knew just where, and how to step to save himself the worst of it.
The group was lucky their section hadn't been at the epicenter of whatever just happened to it. They still had time to plan. Precious little time, but time regardless.
Raphael outlined a possible option for them, shepherding them all to a forgotten room of the Senate building.
"When they built this tower, they equipped every few levels with a small cache of personal repulsor packs. It's practically ancient technology but..."
"Something about beggars and choosers," the king of Alderaan said, nodding. It would have to do.
Others began putting on the hoverpacks, but Alicio lingered towards the back. On the call for last words, he turned back towards the entrance, keeping a vigilant eye behind them. "I'm the last out," he said, flicking his eyes toward the guards, towards Dyrn, as if challenging them to dispute him.
As Natasi said, it would be a fool's errand for them to try talking him out of it.