Private Eye of the storm

[Kahlil Noble]

Kahlil drummed his fingers for a moment, thinking. Then sighed.

"Former criminals and desperate people. If you decide to investigate AurumCorp, do keep in mind that fact. They will spin it however they need to make sure they're in the right, as politics go. Whatever you find, make sure they can't dispute it before they find out what you're doing. If, of course, it's something you want to investigate yourself Master Nox and Padawan D'artagnan. Since you found out about it, I don't see any harm in letting you two head an investigation."

Vaylaar D'artagnan | Zhea Nox | Jasper Kai'el | Zark San Tekka | Valery Noble | Amani Serys

 

[Valery Noble]

Holo-Call

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Tag: Zhea Nox Vaylaar D'artagnan Kahlil Noble Amani Serys Jasper Kai'el Zark San Tekka

Valery had remained mostly quiet throughout the meeting, and listened to her fellow Jedi discussing the situation. She agreed with every opinion that was being shared, so all that remained was to bring everything together and make sure the Jedi could continue their assignment, knowing what to do, and what other options they had.

"Very well, I think everybody is in agreement," she said, her eyes shifting to the holographic forms of her peers.

Her fiery gaze eventually settled on Zhea and Vayl again, and she dipped her head, "You have our blessing to investigate AurumCorp regarding the matter. If you need or want assistance, or if you prefer to leave it to another Jedi entirely, that's fine too." She offered both a kind smile and looked at the other Councilors one last time.

"Please report your findings back to us when you have a solid case, and we could help review them before the senate or other organizations get involved."

"For now, May the Force guide you both."

 

[Vaylaar D'artagnan]

TAG: Zhea Nox Valery Noble Kahlil Noble Amani Serys Zark San Tekka Jasper Kai'el
GEAR: Lightsaber | Jedi Robes
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He listened as the Jedi Council seemed to grasp the situation quite well, and trusted in both him and his master to handle the rest. All though he knew that he should be composing himself, a wide smile came along. That's what he came here for in the first place; justice. They just have a name to go after now, this supposed AurumCorp. He needed to learn more about who they are and what businesses they have. He's not sure if he can get justice for the wronged workers, but if they investigate further... they'll surely have tangible evidence that, as the Masters said, the senate cannot ignore.

"I understand Masters, thank you for putting your trust in us. We won't disappoint you." All though he's sure that they're confident in their investigation due to being with Master Zhea, his sentiment is nonetheless the same.

 

[Zhea Nox]

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SURFACE | BATORINE
TAG: Vaylaar D'artagnan | Valery Noble | Kahlil Noble | Jasper Kai'el | Amani Serys | Zark San Tekka
GEAR: Lightsaber | Collapsible Force-imbued staff | Cortosis-weave Undershirt | Phrik Pauldron and vambraces

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What they said, made sense.

Zhea listened in silence as the Council Members spoke. They all seemed in agreement that an investigation should be launched into the mining company. It would require a lot of diplomacy to get to the bottom of this issue.

When Master Valery concluded the decision, Vaylaar, once again, spoke up with enthusiasm.

"I understand Masters, thank you for putting your trust in us. We won't disappoint you."

A calm smile spread on Zhea's face before she bowed her head at the Council.
"Thank you, Masters. I appreciate your time on this. We shall relay your decision to the parties involved. May the Force be with you all. Master San Tekka, may it be with you especially with your endeavours in the Outer Rim." she said before ending the call.

It was in this decision of theirs that she once more understood why Simon had left. Why she also wanted to leave all those years ago. She was torn between wanting to do the right thing and wanting to keep the young ones like Vaylaar from getting lost on the way to become a Jedi. The latter is why she still stuck around and bowed to the decisions of the Council.

"You did well, Vayl. Let's go and inform them all of the Council's decision. Then we'll take it from there."

 

[Vaylaar D'artagnan]

TAG: Zhea Nox
GEAR: Lightsaber | Jedi Robes
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"You did well, Vayl. Let's go and inform them all of the Council's decision. Then we'll take it from there."

Vaylaar nodded, his features reflecting a mix of relief and anticipation. The weight of their recent encounter with the Council still lingered in the air, but Zhea's presence provided a grounding reassurance. He trusted in her guidance, knowing that together they would navigate the complexities of what they had to do next.

With the call ended, he felt a bit more... open now. "They're all a bit too serious for my liking," he chimed in, his voice laced with a light-hearted tone. "Sometimes, I feel like they've forgotten how to embrace the lighter side of the Force, if you catch my drift." his imagery of the jedi council are just a group of people in robes all day meditating in fancy chambers. He knows that's probably not the case, but he felt like he's not that far off.

Regardless of what they talked about, Zhea and Vayl embarked on their journey, the weight of their mission palpable in the air. The landscape stretched before them, a vast expanse of rugged terrain and unforgiving obstacles. Their destination, the encampment to which they talked to the warlord before, should be quick with speeders.

With the quickness of it all, he parked his speeder next to his masters, assumedly to walk the rest of the way. He's pretty sure that this is just a simple case of breaking the news to them, but he asked just to be sure. "Master... anyway we should handle this?"

 

[Zhea Nox]

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SURFACE | BATORINE
TAG: Vaylaar D'artagnan
GEAR: Lightsaber | Collapsible Force-imbued staff | Cortosis-weave Undershirt | Phrik Pauldron and vambraces

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"They're all a bit too serious for my liking. Sometimes, I feel like they've forgotten how to embrace the lighter side of the Force, if you catch my drift."

Zhea froze.

Even in jest, that was dangerous thinking. That's what sparked other Jedi that had excellent potential to leave the Order.
"Vayl, please be mindful who you say that to, going forward. Even though you mean it in an endearing way, someone with ill intent can still use it against you." she told him, keeping her voice calm, as they then exited the ship.

They travelled quickly, in silence, to the raider encampment first. This was going to be the most difficult, so better to get it out of the way first. It didn't sit well with the Jedi Master to tell them that they had to uproot their lives and be transported offworld. But in order to ensure peace and to avoid more unpleasant courses of action, it had to be done.

As they parked their speeders in the center of the encampment, Vaylaar spoke up again.

"Master... anyway we should handle this?"

She gave him a calm, reassuring smile.
"We handle it as sensitively as we can. It's never easy telling people to leave their homes, so we do it as compassionately as possible. The only justice we can give them is to investigate AurumCorp thoroughly." she told him quietly before they approached the dilapidated house of the gilded leader.

After knocking on the tin door, they didn't have to wait long. The grizzled warrior stood in front of them.
"You have news, Master Jedi?" he asked.
"We do, though I think it wise that we discuss it inside first." Zhea said calmly.
"Very well, come on." he said as he led them back to the wonky table and chairs. After easing himself into one, he leaned back. "I take it it's not good news." He didn't exactly frame it as a question.
"It's not the best news, but you do not have to fear any prosecution at least." she answered him. "My Padawan here, especially, did his best to plead your case to the Order. All of it has been taken into account in the decision." She steeled herself for what she was to deliver.

"The Order thought it best that you and your people be escorted offworld and aided in setting up livelihood somewhere else that is more favourable for you."