Continuing Conversations

[Harley Fenstermacher]

So far talks and collaborative events between Harley and the different ministers of the CIS were going well, a rather funny thought considering how the two factions where enemies in the past. Even so that was centuries long gone, this new Confederacy run by different people with different rules and new goals, much different form its predecessors and those that tried to reforge in over the years.

Over all the seemingly Sith run government was more neutral and casual based from what he had seen. Most governmental officials being more like those from the Republic then the stiff rigid pompous Imperial from other factions that dotted the galaxy. It was kind of interesting interacting with the different ministers and seeing all their quirks as well as the improvements the new system made over the old.

For now, though all the meetings where done and dusted, Harley though enjoying the talks was eager to have the rest of the day off. The question was where to go from here, though being offered range of the governmental buildings he did not have much knowledge on the surrounding area. As such leaving the Echani a little lost among the complex’s many hallways.

[member="Anya Malvern"]

 

[Anya Malvern]

[member="Harley"] Fenstermacher

What kept her mind at bay, off the many things she wished to not think of? Why it was simply studying. It didn't matter what she studied, battles, history itself, more importantly about he places she kept visiting while she bumped around between her time within the CIS. She had a jolopad open as she looked over the history of the planet she was on now, geonosis, the planet had in the past aligned itself with the confederacy.


It was also the home of the now extinct geonosians and many many abandoned droid factories and bases. Such fascinating stuff she could learn just from the planet alone! In fact she was so into the holo pad she hasn't noticed the person before her....

She jumped into them and snapped out of her reading, stumbling a bit she blinked and cleared her throat

My apologies, I hadn't seen you

 

[Harley Fenstermacher]

"Well I guess I'm lost now, wish there was a tour guide of some sort around here, guess maybe I will just head back to the ship, not very comfortable but at the least I can actually sleep there". While continuing to look around the hallways, back turned to the direction he was walking in Harley failed to notice the preoccupied woman, resulting in the two bumping into one another. Said woman seemed to stumble a bit upon impact before righting herself, giving the Senator time to turned around and assess what had just happened.

She was rather well dressed woman, though having a different hair colour retaining the same facial features and blue silver eyes that many Echani had, a definite strong force presence around them, one of the Confederacies Knight of Obsidian or what ever they where called? Her outfit though was something else, not that he was complaining, but that was enough staring, the woman offering an apology.

"No harm done, I should have been a little more observant myself, I am just a visitor here to the day talking with Minister Taff, got a little lost on my way around... ah but where are my manners my name if Harley Fenstermacher, senator of Nar Hasska". "If the last part is a little har to pronounce you can just say Lsu", that being his mothers last name, "would I be able to have the pleasure of knowing who you are"?

[member="Anya Malvern"]

 

[Anya Malvern]

[member="Harley"] Fenstermacher

Certainly a interesting man....looked echani just like she used to before she transferred to her new human body but, very feminine looking as well. However he seemed nice and she did not judge based on appearance given she had been with aliens that looked...quite the opposite of this man

Anya Dib, knight of obsidian and master within the force, a pleasure to meet you senator fensternmacher

She said and gave a respectful bow before rising to stand up again

the twisting halls you can get lost in, in fact actually where am I? One second senator

She checked a map and nodded to herself chuckling and shaking her head

by the force I really must've been engrossed within what I was reading! If i ended up near the ministers place hahahah. Tell me senator, leaving anytime soon or would you care to join me to chat and have a drink?

 

[Harley Fenstermacher]

Dib, where had he heard that name before, wait was she related to the Vicroy of Siskeen? well that made things interesting, if not no worry, family affiliation was not always a deciding factor in who a person was. Harley was a good example of that, nothing like his father, in any way shape or form as well as mentality, for better or for worse.

"Well it is good to meet you Master Dib, by all means take your time, it would work out well for both of us to know where we are", he replied giving the force master time to check her data pad. Thinking about it this was probably the reason why diplomats where late to meetings, taking time to navigate through countless hallways that most minister buildings had.

Her response though was rather humorous, earning a small smile from the Echani senator, "Well that is a conundrum, but no I am not leaving anytime soon, I've had enough of traveling around for the day, so yes I will join you for a chat and drink, by all means lead the way". Seems that today had turned around quite nicely.

[member="Anya Malvern"]

 

[Anya Malvern]

[member="Harley"] Fenstermacher


She turned waving for him to follow, she walked at a steady pace but was in no hurry. She had no place to go and she knew the senator didn't either

you know, I've heard of the republic remnant but didn't think much of a mind to it, then again lately I've been a bit busy

She said, looking forward again as she simply smiled before speaking again

I thank you for joining me, gets quite boring without company for awhile. Haven't been exactly ahhh..social lately simply busy with my tasks or as you saw simply learning

Was she bad socially? Just a little, they would arrive at a sort of bar as she let him in first then followed getting a table

order what you like, drinks are on me

 

[Harley Fenstermacher]

Harley followed the woman's cheery lead as the two walked down the hallway to what he presumed would be some sort of private bar for ministers and higher ranking officials, quite appropriate if that was the case, all they continuing the conversation. "Well it is not much of a surprise, we have had to cease expansion as of late to deal with criminal syndicate's from around the Nal Hutta sector,though being busy does attribute to that", he replied with a casual expression as they neared the bar.

"Oh it is my pleasure to accompany a woman like you to a nice watering hole, always happy to give someone like you nice company", a small smirk on the Echani's face hinting towards a little early flirtation, upon reaching the bar, in no time the two seated at a table and ready to order. "Nice of you to offer taking the tab, don't mind if I take you up on that offer, so what do you usually get here? or is this your first time at a bar in this manner? if so some whisky would do nicely, can never go too wrong there".

[member="Anya Malvern"]

 

[Anya Malvern]

[member="Harley"] Fenstermacher

She covered her mouth to quiet a chuckle, certainly had been awhile since she had been flirted with, felt odd actually but at the same time she didn't mind it at all. She gave a smile and bowed her head

oh you flatter me senator! I'll be honest it's been some time since I've been in the company of a gentleman like you while at a bar, I think I'll have what your having a nice whiskey

She nodded to the person taking their order who left to go get their drinks. she turned back towards [member="Harley"] Fenstermacher giving a friendly smile

I'm curious, how does one so young like you enter such a prestigious position, do forgive if that is...worded wrong I usually don't play politics so it greatly interest me

She was finding it hard with this bodies mando accent and her own imperial conflicting...she cleared her throat a bit and rubbed it cursing just a bit in her mind

 

[Harley Fenstermacher]

Harley placed his elbows on the table putting his hands together and resting his chin on them with a sly smile. So far so good, it was always nice when ones partner responded well to some 'nice' comments. "Well that would make two of us, all the better that we meet today, perhaps it was the will of the force, or maybe I am just that lucky". As [member="Anya Malvern"] placed her order Harley gave a small nod to the waiter, watching as they went back to the bar before turning around to his evening companion.

"Ah so you want to hear about that, well my father owned a freighting business, earned a nice amount of money along with my mother, why pay for guards when you can do it yourself". "After his untimely death I took over the company, but moved more to production, now I am a CEO of a military craft company based on Nar Hasska, not the best world but a good trade lanes". "When the Republic Remanent took over I was basically the only legitimate business person there and prominent too, as such I was selected to be the senator of the planet, and seeing where it has gotten me now, well I am not complaining", himself referencing the current situation.

That was a quick run down but pretty much it, "so would you perhaps be interested in telling me a little more about yourself, surely a woman like you has a interesting past or a few good stories up her sleeves". Once again a playful smirk appearing across Harley's face, becoming more interested in this Anya Dib, her accent being quite an, exotic thing to here, Mando and Coruscantian? either way an intriguing mix.

 

[Anya Malvern]

[member="Harley"] Fenstermacher

Oh now she was enjoying this! She gave a smile and covered her mouth looking down for a moment then back up once she had her composure

I think we both are lucky, be it the force or pure chance I say today has taken quite the turn

Truly she did not think that she would meet such a man today, her mood had actually improved just a bit and she felt a bit more playful...she listened to his story nodding to show she was listening, truly his story was interesting one she had heard a few times mostly from stories and such

me? Well I find it should only be fair if I did

Their drinks would arrive, she took hers and then whispered something to the server who nodded and left before shortly coming back with a bottle of whiskey setting it down

I guess I should start by saying one thing a uhhh... disclaimer, this isn't my original body in fact it was destroyed in a..tragic event...never mind that I was born on a war torn planet and was left a orphan at ohhh...5 i believe...had a few run ins with the law and a few adventures before I ended up here within the confederacy...I'm natural user of fire actually I enjoy fire greatly...and let's just say I've had my share of war

She said and gave a smirk...she had hinted at things at the same time left them vague...she looked into his eyes and gave a smirk back to him

and I do have a few stories but some I rather not speak on a public place as....most might not appreciate it...

 

[Harley Fenstermacher]

Oh was his flattering going a little too far? was Anya getting flustered? that was a fun thought but perhaps he should not go to over the top, though regardless of how the two meet both seemed to be enjoying it fully. Had everyone just been so busy that Anya was not able to associate with someone in this type of setting or had Harley's unique nature played a part in setting up this conversation.

Losing her original body, a life of war, orphaned, my it was quite tragic, but it was not off putting in the slightest and though not having anything past like that Harley could relate to a lack of childhood. Though he did like the idea of her being a fire shapper, raising an eyebrow along with and intrigued smile, "Well you are quite the unique woman, may I call you Anya? and I am sure your original body you be just as charming as this current one, and do not worry about stories for now, I am sure we can get together another time in a more private setting to discuss those things".

He leaned in a little more, whispering slightly to the woman as the drinks where placed down, "between you and me I have a few stories that would be a little inappropriate for a public setting as well". With a cheerful smile and new drink in hand the Echani raised his glass in a toasting like fashion, "to a good day and even better company".

[member="Anya Malvern"]

 

[Anya Malvern]

[member="Harley"] Fenstermacher

She hadn't had this in some time actually, not since her divorce at least, after that she has busied herself in the empire with her duties and even after she came to the CIS she was busy recovering and then her duties as a knight of obsidian. Not to mention this man for some reason...caught her interest greatly, why she did not know but it felt right

you may call me Anya as long as I can call you Harley. Hahahah I'll admit my last body was....I think a bit better then this one but one cannot complain of the gifts they receive right?

Her face tinted a light red, she covered her mouth and gave a over exaggerated surprised looking before she chuckled and winked taking her glass in hand she raised it then took a generous sip then put her glass down with a sigh

indeed even better company! Tell me Harley after we finish out drinks would you care for a small tour? Just a few places of interest nearby I think you might enjoy

 

[Harley Fenstermacher]

First name basis already, that was a good start, though he did wonder why the two hit off so well, similar personalities? curiosity? who knew, it was not a problem, if someone peaked his interested and there was not foul play involved that person was well worth the, and if a woman like this, well that was self explanatory. "I do not mind, it is nice to hear it, and easier on the tongue for both parties, and as for your body, well that is a shame, but I can say your current one looks quite 'fine', if I do say so myself".

He took a sip of the alcoholic drink that had been brought before the two, its warm taste running down his throat while Anya became red as a star, trying hard not to laugh a little at the woman's flustered face as she brought forward a proposal. "A tour you say, well I have a feeling I'll be coming back he many times for diplomatic reasoning, but even if that was not the case how could I say not to a person like you, in short it would be a pleasure to have a look around the place and see the notable sights".

[member="Anya Malvern"]

 

[Anya Malvern]

[member="Harley"] Fenstermacher

Honestly, she never thought she would be doing this after everything, it was refreshing it reminded her she had awhile more years in fact now to rebuild herself and have that life where it wasn't full of death and war but of being somewhat normal

oh why thank you Harley,if I may comment your what most echani wish to achieve

That was good right? She offered a smile at the end as she pulled her drink to her lips and took a sip. Whiskey was another one of those things she enjoyed greatly and his body seemed to be able to handle it...must be that mandalorian blood

and a honor to have you on these tours, I hope maybe I can visit your planet and have a tour of possible with how things are might be busy but, I will make time to be able to show a senator around

She teased at the end raising her glass in jest and refilling it

 

[Harley Fenstermacher]

What most Echani desire? to be a planetary senator with a booming business, well he defiantly could see why people could aspire to that, and despite popular belief not all politician had a black hole for a heart. Still Harley noted a way that he could use Anya's comment to tease the woman a little more. "Oh do most Echani want to be as handsome as me, and with such a nice lady? I could defiantly see myself envious of that person, hee hee hee". Her choice of words where just to gold to pass up

He returned the smile with a small chuckle, seemed both of them already had a decent understanding of the way each other thought, that was not something that happened often. Taking another sip from his drink Harley put the beverage to the side for a brief moment, contemplating Ansya's request, "Well if you do not mind a smaller more business central Coruscuant, the crime rate has dropped quite a lot since the republic took over, and I could show you around my luxury living arrangement, perhaps you would care to stay the night".

Taking one last sip the Echani senator placed down his now empty glass, giving the woman a cheery smile, "so another round before we head off, or would it be best to remain sober". Not that Harley coulnd't handle drink, sure he was not Mando with their iron livers but being around his father gave him a decent resistance to its drunkard effects.

[member="Anya Malvern"]

 

[Anya Malvern]

[member="Harley"] Fenstermacher

Oh his words indeed had their intended effect, she covered her mouth as her cheek flushed red again as she chuckled. She looked him in the eye and spoke

I would be envious myself! Certainly any women would be lucky to simply have your company

Did she feel lucky? Considering the past month or two had been quite rough and lonely yeah she felt lucky! She enjoyed his company as she listened to him and nodded taking a moment to think

well if it's like corusaunt then it shouldn't be bad at all! Quite liked the city well the upper parts at least. Stay the night? Well certainly that is a generous offer I must consider

She finished he town glass and set it to the side, she was finished with drinking least for now, she stood and smiled

I've had my fill come let me give you that tour I know a old arena where the great kenobi and anakin fought in the clone wars

 

[Harley Fenstermacher]

Harley knew he was often a hit with woman, but it was rather nice to hear it from someone just as influential and probably a little more powerful, meant that is was not just a bank account and influential life that made him popular. "Guess we are both lucky in that regard, a handsome and unique man and a beautiful and intriguing woman, a nice pair if I saw any", which was no lie, the best type of relationships where those where each party was just as interested in the other, but not to the point of obsession. "Oh you like city scape? that is nice to know, I will have to plan a date in the mean time to make the most out of your visit, perhaps you can put it under 'diplomatic' reasons".

He made sure to raise his voice at 'diplomatic' part, once again as a tease but honesty not a bad idea the more he thought about it. "To the tour it is then, I am not too well versed in the clone war but General Kenodi and Skywalker, well those name are rather famous from, so by all means lead the way M'lady". Like a gentle man Harley reached out his hand for Anya to take and lead on with the tour, "I am quite interested in these places you speak of, any of them romantic"?

[member="Anya Malvern"]

 

[Anya Malvern]

[member="Harley"] Fenstermacher

At his words she gave a soft smile, make a good pair eh? She chuckled a bit to herself as she called a waitress over to take everything away and placed a few credits down, she waitress thanked them and left with the bottle and glasses

indeed I think I'll have to agree, that is a nice pair

This man did interest her, greatly actually. She gave a smirk as she heard the word date, was she that good she hit it off quick? Or was it a date just something casual...either way she knew she'd find out when the time came for now she had to figure out how to become a..diplomat considering her position

that sort of diplomatic visit? Hm you know never had a visit like that before I'll be sure to list them as 'diplomatic' for future reference

She could tease back just as well if not better, he was...well playing with fire to say. Taking his hand she blinked, she then smiled and led him for landing pad areas to get a speeder

I have found that the clone wars era is quite interesting, it is much like the current state of the galaxy....several factions clinging for power

She said and opened a speeder for him as she nodded for him to enter

that depends, any place can be romantic it depends...on what is happening and who your with really

She thought to herself for a second...where did that come from actually....she must really been reading to much

 

[Harley Fenstermacher]

"See we are already getting along just fine", he said to Anya's short but sweet reply, "and I am sure that these diplomatic visit will go well, though i hope it will be come a regular event between the both of us". As for the date, well when Harley meant date he meant date, such would be a nice surprise for the master force user upon visiting the outer rim trading world, it did seem like she needed a respite and someone to keep close company, after all, and what better person when himself. "Yes, yes very diplomatic" Harley cooed as she took hold of the pale outstretched hand, the two carrying onto the this spot the master force user seemed eager to see, and if Anya was eager, well it must have been a nice place.

"Well it was a very major turning point for the galaxy, though I have a feeling there are way more factions competing for power now then back then, but still I is quite the interesting event", the politician side and warfare alike catching his interest. "Oh, when it comes to romantic spots I am quite resourceful, I am sure yours truly will be able to make it such, besides if two Jedi fought there in the past it must be good". Hopefully that was something Anya took interest in, but being a master force user his assumption was probably correct.

[member="Anya Malvern"]

 

[Anya Malvern]

[member="Harley"] Fenstermacher


well senator Harley Fenstermacher, if things go well I shall contact you for for first diplomatic meeting. If not I'll simply contact you to visit

She teased using his full name and title, she started the speeder up and lifted off then out across the dry ground, happy she chose a speeder with a roof and windows she hated getting dust out of clothing and hair. She looked forward as she smiled to herself, truly she had hit something off but what she couldn't figure that out...she decided she would let the force guide her in this.

She glanced over to him listening, she chuckled and looked back forward before she spoke

its simply amazing how a bunch of events can lead to a major one that suddenly changes the galaxy, the battle of geonosis with the introduction of the first clone army.. ignited a galactic wide war

The stone arena was within sight now though still quite far away from the two

hahaha oh I believe you Harley, I'm sure your quite skilled at that and yes the two fought against some great beast and of course the geonosians themselves and the droid army of the time

She stopped at the entrance, she shut the speeder down and looked over the arena and whistled

that...is massive