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[Willow & Ivy]

Willow and Ivy sat in their small room eating breakfast in a warehouse in one of the smaller districts of Nar-Shaddaa. This one was run by Nartuuk; a leader of a small gang that had managed to secure the district with less than half of the firepower and people that it would normally take. The secret to their success was the twins and their gifts in the Force.

Joined at the hip and just below the arm, Willow and Ivy drew the attention of many onlookers. Siamese twins were rare. But even rarer still was the fact that these two were Force sensative as well. Although untrained, their want in locating their parents and lost toys helped them to grow their gifts of Psychometry and Farsight naturally. Their attachment and Force Bond to eachother only enhanced their strength, however it had it's drawbacks as well, one of which was that they could feel eachother's pain. Such a weakness allowed Nartuuk to punish them whenever he felt like it.

The days ran like any other. After breakfast they would be escorted out of their room to a bigger assembly room in the warehouse. From there they'd be seated on a lavish looking dais, flanked by armed guards as though they were royalty. But it was all for show. The guards were in fact there to also be sure that the twins didn't attempt to escape.

A line of paying customers would be allowed to form. Word had started to spread outside of their district about the twins and their gifts of finding lost objects and people, and so each day those lines would get longer. It was tiring work, yet after a decade of it they knew nothing else. Their lives were sheltered. Jedi, Sith, Republic and Imperials; all were unknown except for glimpses. Just as travelling through space was. Nar-Shaddaa was all that they knew.

Holding hands, the twins lowered their hoods and looked to the door to await the start of their day. Most people brought objects to them. Some only brought themselves.

"Another day, another duffle of credits for Nartuuk..."

"Shhhh..." Willow warned her sister, gesturing with her head towards the guards. "...it could be worse."

Ivy sighed as she nodded her agreement. It could always be worse. That was just how life was.

 

[Tarrik Kestis]

The Imperial Inquisition while still in it's infancy. The First Brother had plans, plans to impress his Master. With the NIO Slowly forming and after his trial. First Brother was seeking the likes of Force Sensitives able to be well versed in the gifts with farsight. Perhaps to be used to the Inquisitor's efforts. Arriving on the world of Nar' Shaddaa. He wore a black cloak around the trappings of his Imperial armor. Hiding the trappings of his Imperial Insignia. He blended in with the scum and villainy of the world. He stood in the line. Awaiting to enter into the chamber so that he may reveal himself.

He wasn't sure if the ones that he would see. Would be open to his malicious intentions. Perhaps they would be used in seeking out other Force Users to be used in the efforts of the NIO. In the looming fight that would come against the might of the Sith Empire. The Inquisitor was curious, even as he shuffled along with the encroaching crowd. Shuffling through, he had offered more than money. To the prize that was being offered. He offered freedom and to see what would come of it. He didn't mean any harm, he was looking for more opportunities.

When it was finally his time to enter inside. He was still hidden by his cloak. Hiding his saber that was on his back. Hiding his own dark aura in the Force. He felt how powerful both of them were. Now he would see if he would be welcomed, he was not barbaric as the Sith. He was open to making deals. As long as his endeavors were met. That is all that one mattered.

Stepping slowly to the pair, removing his hood. Gazing at the two the First Brother spoke. His voice calm, even friendly in a sense. "Word has spread wide of your talents. I have come here see if the rumors were true of what I have heard." He said eyeing the two with curiosity.

Willow & Ivy

 

[Willow & Ivy]

Hope or closure. That's what most people cane to see the twins for. Various objects or items of clothing were brought to them, most people in search of lost loved ones or friends. This was Nar-Shaddaa afterall. People went missing all the time.

By the time that Tarrik Kestis approached them, the twins were nearly halfway through their day. The man seemed....different to them. Yet just how he was different neither could put a finger on just yet.

The man's words were not out of the ordinary, for most had said various versions of the same sentiment. Some people would even test their gifts. But again, this was Nar-Shaddaa. There was little to trust. Always people looked at hoew to take advantage of others for their own gain. The twins were more often than not, a target of that.

"What have you brought us? Even a test of the rumours requires payment." They couldn't afford freebies. That only gave them harm at the end of the day.

 

[Broka the Hutt]

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[Tarrik Kestis]

Tarrik nodded to the women, feeling their aura and how strong they were in the Force. Looking at them both. He pulled out a handful of credits from his pocket hidden by his cloak. Looking at them both, they would be useful for the New Imperial Order slowly rising. But he would not like it for it to be in the hands of the Sith. He gave both of them a kind and welcoming smile as he set the payment down before them. Standing back away from them, gazing at them both he started to speak once more. "I would not seek to waste both of your time. I seek to see if I can perhaps offer you something more than just being here at the mercy of your Masters."

Kneeling down before them both. Reaching out with the Force, he could sense pain, abandonment, their souls in the Force sending out a wave that he knew all before. He had wanted to see if he could offer the two of them a better life. One where they could be what they wish. Perhaps even offering them a place within the new imperial regime. If they would accept. He would not make them join, even if they had much to offer to which he would use to his advantage.

"I would like to know if you ever wish to seek a better life. Far from here, a place where you are not treated like slaves. Where you may do and live as you please?" His curiosity was rising. They were strong in the Force, a very interesting swirl of destiny about the two. He, however, did not wish to be hostile. No one ever got what they wanted.

Willow & Ivy

 

[Willow & Ivy]

Ivy took the credits and placed them in the collection basket while Willow continued to study Tarrik Kestis with interest. The man seemed almost cautious of them, much like Shea was when she had discovered the twins in a back alley. She could feel his want of them, and it waswhen she took hold of Ivy's hand and gestured with her chin towards the man that her further study of him began to progress.

"We are not slaves and have no Masters. We're just--"

"We're just oddities put on for show..."

Of course both knew that they were more than that. But what other life was there for them? The Galaxy was probably even more dangerous than Nar-Shaddaa was. And more cruel. And that scared them into staying.

Ivy glanced to the guards watching over them, knowing that they'd tell Nartuuk all about this meeting. So all of her words had to be carefully put. And of course they had to be downright lies. "Nartuuk protects us and feeds us. We...owe him for that generosity."