Looking in a Mirror (Safiriel Bane)

[Alexandra Feanor]

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Alexandra let her eyes fall on the tree she spent hours infront of most days, scanning over the bark that grew and the rivers it created in the surface of the being's trunk. It was a small haven in the force, a place where the lightside flowed from and through because of her work on it over the time she had spent here alone. It had been years sitting infront of that tree, pushing the force into it and tying its existence to the world around it. That is why the creation of hers permitted the flow of the force through it, because it was in all ways a beacon for the lightside.​

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And she knew that fact was not always a positive.​

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For now Alderaan sat in the care of the Mandalorians and the Republic, separated from the outside galaxy. Yet there remained free travel to the planet and it was that fact that would bring people who sought relics and sites of old.​

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Thankfully her home contained neither, but that nexus she had worked on and still worked on was there to draw the attention of those seeking the Force. Mixed with local stories of a hermit that lived in the forest away from Aldera City, separated from the rest of the world and crazed. Granted she had shot at a few... alot of her trespassers but still. Only the Jedi truly knew who she was and what went on at her home if anything at all. The rest of her trespassers were normally scared off, or the unique type.​

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So she was curious which would appear first.​

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[member="Safiriel Bane"]​

 

[Tanith Alde]

Such a powerful force signature, and in such a remote place as this, the Blade's Shadow had not expected it. Trekking through wilderness was her escape from the raging emotions and thoughts of those around her that so plagued her life and her mind. It was peaceful, being by oneself, and the only time she could live without pain. But now she felt it again, the whispers and callings of a far off voice. Was it a man's? a woman's? Perhaps it was not even alive.

Slowly she trekked toward the feeling, the sensation feeling it growing more powerful each step she took, before the sounds became a painful cacophany in her mind. Pushing the pain down she saw a house in the distance, and began to walk toward her, her head bowed in an attempt to control herself and her mind

[member="Alexandra Feanor"]

 

[Alexandra Feanor]

[member="Safiriel Bane"]

Alexandra had sensed the turmoil driven woman before that woman had even come to see her own home. it was easy to find that disturbance with her home so peaceful as it was but something was curious about the one that she was sensing. It wasn't rare for her to recieve visitors, atleast not these days. Infact she saw Jedi atleast once a month here as well as at Yutan where their temple was. But this one was no Jedi. That was something she was completely sure of but at the same time she felt not like a master of the sith which mae her rather curious about the one.

So she stood and walked towards the edge of her home's roof, looking down from it in the same pure white, kimono styled robes with a gaze that was expecting in nature. Let the little games of her visitor begin.

 

[Tanith Alde]

[member="Alexandra Feanor"]

She saw the large home in the distance and approached it, easily spotting the white robed figure on the balcony. She stood before the home for several long minutes, looking up into the face of it's owner, before she eventually bowed her head and appraoched the door, her hands folded behind her elegantly tailored jacket as she sighed. She sensed something about the woman, she seemed to be at peace with whom she was.

 

[Alexandra Feanor]

[member="Safiriel Bane"]

"Respectful for a dark sider... i must ask, who is it that you follow little one?" She smiled as the woman approached the door, her own body stepping forward and choosing to drop down to the ground. Her decent was rapid, though obviously slowed by the woman through the force as she landed without injury. Her eyes scanned the woman as she looked her over and had to admit she felt a small pang of familiarity. "Echani... its not been long since ive seen one of the Echani but i must admit it still interest me in who you follow." Her own form had once been Echani and while she now resided in the odd body of a Zorren, she remembered well the Echani's tendency to track one's movements for clues which is why hers were intentionally calm and fluid, devoid of hostility.

 

[Tanith Alde]

[member="Alexandra Feanor"]

The Assassin's own stance remained quite neutral in response to her host dropping down from her balcony perch to the same level as her. "I follow my own way, my self is my true king" She responded, turning to face her. "I am Safiriel, you may know me as the Blade's Shadow however, may I have the honor of knowing your name then?" She asked, a small smile playing at her lips. She felt some connection to this woman, a shrouded image of past times rang somewhere in the assassin's broken mind, trying to crawl its way through to the top to be recognized.

 

[Alexandra Feanor]

[member="Safiriel Bane"]

"The Blade's Shadow, the blade's shadow... I have no idea who the hell you are." She just shrugged as she smiled at the woman and without even a hesitation to her actions she moved back and just leaned against the wall of her own home, closing her eyes without any worry that this woman could be a source of harm. "As for me, Alexandra Feanor at your service. Former student of a Sith Lady, enemy slash best friend to a man named Ferus, and presumed dead Force master. Hows it going in your neck of the woods as far as other titles goes Saafi... cant remember names too well so you are now Saafi to me. Sound good?" Her grin only grew as she seemed to mock Bane, an eye sliding barely open to look at her from the side with a curiosity into the reaction she would get.

 

[Tanith Alde]

[member="Alexandra Feanor"]

Safiriel wasn't exactly angered she was more just, thrown off. She had expected some level of formality from the stranger but, her mannerisms seemed almost like she were greeting an old friend, which made the girl raise an eyebrow. "Saafi it is I suppose" She said, her tone unsure. "I know of Ferus....I suppose I am doing fine, in the realm of titles " The sith shook her head, a small chuckle escaping her as she leaned back against the railing of the house's front porch, just trying to take in the entire situation before her to the best of her capabilities.

 

[Alexandra Feanor]

[member="Safiriel Bane"]

"Ahhh Ferus, he was so much fun back then. Did you know that at first he was my student... well ok maybe not a student but the man was someone who i considered like a kid. Him and this little Yodaling that were so cute training together." She smiled as she thought back to the old days with her eye closing shut once more. "Trained right here too in this compound. Was a lot smaller back then though, not nearly as impressive as it is now and the tree i have growing on the roof was a bit non-existant at the time. But hey, it all worked out for the better... granted i don't talk to either of them anymore and one of them being Ferus probably wants me dead at this point... but the twit is still like my brother... or son... or what ever. Hes close." She smiled as she remembered all the old ones. Minna, Veino, Ferus, the fox brained loser. All of them did make the memories great.

 

[Tanith Alde]

[member="Alexandra Feanor"]

She smiled listening to her tales of the past, interesting what one could learn from the strangest places "He has certainly never spoken of you, or other apprentices, though I'm sure they must have existed. Might I come in, and you can tell me more?" She suggested curiosity getting the better of her, how different had Ferus been as an apprentice? It might be worth it to play nice to find out

 

[Alexandra Feanor]

[member="Safiriel Bane"]

"Not my fault he turned into a moody teenager with an angst problem..." She grinned as she realized that this one must be Ferus' newest student. She was a pretty one and that much she had to give Ferus for picking up on but what she was more curious of is the power and the intelligence of this one. It was odd for Ferus to take up someone without potential so she was more curious into what her old friend saw in this one... it also told her immediately who this person belonged to in terms of organization purposes. "Also, be more careful with your words young one... Proclaiming yourself indirectly as a Sith and part of Ferus' little killing group... probably not the smartest move in most cases." She smiled as she turned to lead Bane into her home, fully warning the younger one to be more careful.

 

[Tanith Alde]

[member="Alexandra Feanor"]

"I try to be subtle when i can but, there is only so much one can hide with pretty words" She said with a soft sigh, Looking down at her arm, or rather the mangled mess of flesh and steel that was meant to replace it. Nodding her head once again she followed behind the powerful woman, her eyes peering around the inside of her home curiosly, subconsciously marking exists and avenues of escape without even realizing it. "How long ago was it? That Ferus was your apprentice?"

 

[Alexandra Feanor]

[member="Safiriel Bane"]

"I think it was a decade. To be fair though, it was never really a student and master relationship so much as two colleagues trying to achieve knowledge in the force. Ferus was adept at it even from the start and for all the hours i had put in, he was able to match me at every turn and then surpass me when it came to bladework... That man became a marvel to watch when he held a blade and while i came to excel in a spiritual area, he was the true warrior between us two... His falling to the darkside hurt though. It was like losing your best friend and only when i thought i had gotten him back did it hurt worse to find out he was simply tricking me..." Her eyes fell to the ground as her hand traced a small outline to her side. It was a habit of hers, the small hand gesture. It meant nothing and was simply there to calm her down a bit.

"How is he? Has he been injured at all recently... are you here seeking healing for him?" She looked at the woman now, a pang of worry in her eyes for her old friend.

 

[Tanith Alde]

[member="Alexandra Feanor"]

'No, Not at all. He is doing well...He has been making many allies and servants, achieved great power truly. I would not worry for his safety or his life" She explained, her eyes following the motions of her hand for a moment, before moving back up to her eyes, sensing the sadness she seemed to be trying to hide. "I honestly have not seen much of him in person, I receive messages, orders, the only time I've truly spoken to him was during my 'Initiation' besides that, I have not seen him face to face"

"Are you a healer then?" She asked

 

[Alexandra Feanor]

[member="Safiriel Bane"]

"Yes, In part. I am better defined as a... sage. Though i style myself a warrior i would never compare to Ferus in that realm. My abilities lie in the use of the force and understanding it rather than swinging a blade in the grandest fashion possible. It is good to know he is healthy though. I would hate for that man to disappear before ive had my chance to slap him for last time we met and what he thought was entertaining." Her sigh escaped her and while her words seemed hostile, there remained nothing but worry coming from her for the old man. "By the way, why did you come if you don't mind my asking?"

 

[Tanith Alde]

[member="Alexandra Feanor"]

"I felt a pull here, and, now I think I understand why. If you are a healer, perhaps you can help me....There is a problem...I'm not sure how exactly to exlain it' She said, wringing her hands. Perhaps this woman could help, and sooth her broken mind. Fix it, so to speak "That is, if you would considering extending aid to one such as I" She said with a sad smile on her lips

 

[Alexandra Feanor]

[member="Safiriel Bane"]

"Let me guess, Sith trials, tortures, and training scarred your body and mind. Look Saafi, little tip for you about this and i wont bother sugar coating it. The person you are now will cease to exist if you continue with the path of the Sith. You will become someone corrupted and destroyed mentally and physically... i will do what you need now but if you continue to fight for them, these injuries will simply reappear and get worse. Especially the ones in your mind." Her body stopped as she turned her head to look at Bane in the eyes. What had been concern a second before was now replaced by a brutal memory of exactly what she had felt and suffered while a Sith apprentice herself for the old sith empire. "Now, before you ask with a definite surety. Do you still want healing, simply to experience that pain anew?"

 

[Tanith Alde]

[member="Alexandra Feanor"]

At first, she shrugged the woman's words off as the generic speeches and rantings of a Jedi or lightsider. But, her words started to make a dreadful sense. Could she really put herself through this again and again? Her mind was already fractured, to be healed and broken anew, how long could her mind...let alone her body keep up with such circumstances. Her eyes met Alexandras' "With your Permission....I think I would like to hear some of what you have taught others. Maybe you do have a point, and if so...I would like to learn more"

 

[Alexandra Feanor]

[member="Safiriel Bane"]

"Uh... seeing as my last few students either turned sith or jedi... i don't think my philosophies are really the thing you want to follow, but hey. Who is to blame if not for the bad teacher." She drew back from the change in her tone, realizing the shift in the girl's thought process and how she had changed what was a simple healing request into something more. This was going to take a while but first she needed somewhere to start from and what better than the simple most important question. "Why do you want to learn about the force, and what is the force to you?"

 

[Tanith Alde]

[member="Alexandra Feanor"]

"At first, it was something that made me desirable, a reason to hide. Then it became a reason to be hurt, and finally a method to stop others from hurting me. " She began to speak, stroking a hand down her cheek in thought "Then it became a weapon, something I used to hurt others the way things were done to me" She murmurred, speaking quickly about her assasinations, trying not to go into much detail. Speaking to this woman, everything she did somehow seemed shameful