Reunion

[Rapax]

Rapax had quite the journey from betraying the One Sith the people he basically grew up with to being practically on there hit list. Some would hide and wait it out but he has people he can meet he traveled to a world where he heard person he once freed from captivity had a business there, To be honest given her species he wasn't too surprised about the nature of it. He changed his appearance to look less Sith like and less obvious but he kept what he could hide in his armor incise he needed to use it. As he walked in he looked around it was quite the place she has developed, He approached one of the employees and gave her a picture he had of the lady he was looking for ...granted it was taken during her capture before so it wasn't the most glamorous picture of her but it was all he had.


[member="Joza Perl"]

 

[Joza Perl]

The woman behind the counter blanched upon being approached by the strange man who had entered the boutique. He was certainly something out of place among the pink and red trappings, and the other associates kept their distance, sending nervous glances towards him and then between eachother.

It wasn’t entirely uncommon for an unusual character to turn up in the shop looking for Joza. Usually they were friends or allies of some sort, and the woman working at Heartbeat Boutique were becoming more aware of their employer’s position in the galaxy. Whatever that was.

“O-oh.” The tan human woman looked at the photo in her hands, noting how emaciated and unhappy Joza appeared. Her hair was unkempt and her face was devoid of makeup, which was very un-Joza like…but it was Joza all the same. Gulping, her eyes shifted towards the door in the back. Was this person an enemy of the Zeltron? “One mi-minute!” She squeaked, scurrying into the back room.

Several minutes later, she would return with a very pregnant Zeltron in tow. Wary, Joza had one hand on her stomach and one hand on her back as she scrutinized Rapax for a few moments before a look of realization blossomed over her face.

“Come to finish what happened on Balmorra? Took you long enough.” Her voice was low as she took in her potential opponent’s posture, trying to think of where her hilts were. Certainly not on her at the moment. The other women exchanged nervous glances.

[member="Rapax"]

 

[Rapax]

He waited when the tan woman walked off, He could feel the tension from the patrons even while trying not to look obvious he can cause people to be scared in some form or another. An ability that annoyed him sometimes he turned to see the woman he freed so long ago with child, So she has a offspring on the way since last time he could feel her tension rise when she saw him and observe him. He took his calmest least threatening posture he could find before he spoke in his normal deep tone, You need not concern yourself about me returning to settle old scores, Keep in mind that I could have let that general take you and arrested the Caprine vixen you befriended but I gave you the keys to freedom instead. As such my previous occupation would rather have my head but I was intending on leaving them anyway to join a different faction. Whether or not you can help me join the Silver Jedi that you have joined, I wish to learn more then just the darkness I grew up with...Of course that is if you are willing to help me in that regard. He waited for her response it wouldn't shock him if she was suspicious in his offer but there was no where else for him to go, He kept his mind open to her to read that it was the truth he was speaking if she so chose.

[member="Joza Perl"]

 

[Joza Perl]

Joza’s mouth thinned into a firm line as her hands fell away from her body, back straightening as she eyed the mysterious figure in her boutique. Instinct had roused her into being alert and wary, but a deeper application of her senses told her that he was truthful in some respects. At the very least, there was some measure of sincerity about his words.

Despite carrying very much in front, the Zeltron walked towards Rapax. Her arms came to cross tightly across her chest as she drew close, critical gaze seeming to scrutinize every visible feature from the clothing her wore down to the way he held himself. “Oh,” She spoke as she stopped to rest directly in front of him, and perhaps would have gotten closer if not for the big ‘ol baby bump in the way. “I didn’t realize that striking me upside the head with a saber hilt was the key to my freedom. But it did leave a nice little bump, so thank you for that. Much less than what Ax'no left me with, that's for sure.” Everything had happened too fast that day, and it was a time she’d rather not revisit.

“If I recall, it was the Silver Jedi that caused a big enough stir to create an escape, not you who ran off to tango with one.” She paused, squinting as her upper lip lifted in a quasi-snarl. “Weren’t you taken into custody, anyhow?” Exhaling sharply through her nose, she pushed a hand through the crown of her hair and shook her head. “And you, a known conspirator with the One Sith have the stones to come here, in my business, in Silver territory and remind me that you could have…what was it again? Arrest my good friend, the Caprine schutta who…” Glancing towards the anxious associates who had gravitated to the further corners of the room, Joza chose her next words carefully.

“…imprisoned me?” Another sharp exhale, this one moreso in a mock laugh. “Tell me. Tell me why I should trust you. I don’t even know your name.”

[member="Rapax"]

 

[Rapax]

He chuckled a little at her way of describing the situation as well as admiring her trust in her instincts not to believe old enemies, While it is true the Silvers attack could have freed her before Krayzen could have at her. You trust your instincts over the words of your old enemies...that is good. But think about the benefits for a moment, I have been among the top elite of the Sith Assassins ever since i was an acolyte. Not to mention I have been among the knights of the Sith Order, While it is true that the Silvers attack had opened an avenue but i can assure you that the sith general who came for you would not have let a possible source of information leave alive. Lady Ax'no has indeed been the one to capture you initially, What happened between you two can stay between you two. He paused for a moment before he continued Forgive my manners i forgot to introduce my self first it has been a while since I had the need to say my name. My real name is Naga Itesak my sith name that i was given when i was knighted is Rapax... I dont care which name you choose to use I only keep the name Rapax as a reminder of my ...past occupation as it were, As for giving you a reason to trust me I have nothing but my word to show for it even that as a former Sith is useless all i have is whatever knowledge from my time among the Assassins and the old One Sith Empire to give. She could tell that it was the truth surprisingly enough, He had nothing to give her reason to trust except what he told her here but hopefully that would be something..

[member="Joza Perl"]

 

[Joza Perl]

“Hm.” Joza sized him up for a brief moment, lips twisting in a displeasured pout. His sincerity was frank, and she could feel it in his words as well as through the Force. But the senses can be tricked, and she wouldn’t put it past a Sith. Still, there was something to be said for…whatever this was.

With a resigned sigh, she lifted a hand and motioned for him to follow her. “Alright,” The Zeltron disappeared into the back room, waiting for the ex-Sith to enter as well. “I’ve got to ask, what was your reason for pelting me with the lightsaber? Not that I’m complaining too much. It did come in handy.” Rummaging through some boxes, she seemed to focus more on the task at hand than the potentially dangerous man behind her. “If you want to leave your Sith ways, then the Silvers can help you. But no funny business, got it?” As casual as she’d been acting, Joza knew the risks of interacting with Sith. Intimately. One particular outcome had taken up residence in her womb.

“As long as you’re here, you’re going to help me test a new product.” Finally, she produced a silver cuff style bracelet from one of the boxes. “Ever seen one of these before?”

[member="Rapax"]

 

[Rapax]

Rapax followed her to the back room he chuckled a little at her question in regards to the lightsaber striking her face, He noticed her focus was on something else rather then him...It was tempting to attack her then but he chose not to instead he chose to answer her question. That was not my intention I had hoped you would catch it. But I misjudged how quick your reflexes can be in that scenario. Also just so that you can put the fear of a blade in your back. He placed his two dauntless swords his lightsabers and the sith dagger that he was given on Fresia by Sage Bane. He looked over and saw her take out a silver cuff styled bracelet curiously no doubt she will have him wear it as some form of security measure. No I do not but I assume its for me.



[member="Joza Perl"]

 

[Joza Perl]

“I’d been cut off from the Force for months, what did you expect?” Mumbling more to herself as she rummaged through the box, Joza fought the urge to roll her eyes. Showing her back to him was a sign of trust and feigned ignorance, and she was rather surprised that he made no move for her. When she showed him the bracelet and he assumed it was some sort of containment device for him, she smiled and shook her head.

“Nope. This is for me.” Attaching the bracelet to her wrist, she admired how the polished silver plating looked against her pink skin before extending her arm out towards the Knight. An electrical charge would arc from the bracelet to [member="Rapax"], not powerful enough to knock him out or otherwise stun, but enough that he would certainly feel a little more…awake.

"Welcome to the Silvers, buddy."

 

[Rapax]

The jolt did catch him off guard for a moment but all it did was make him flinch for a second, Interesting device she comes up with but he shouldn't be surprised too much with someone of her profession. You have a very interesting assortment of devices Miss. Perl and I thank you for allowing me to join I will do my best not to disappoint, But what do we do now if I may ask. He was wanting to know what other tasks where to be brought to his attention as the recruitment process wasn't as difficult as he imagined but no doubt he would be watched like a hawk until he can prove trust worthy to the other silvers

[member="Joza Perl"]

 

[Joza Perl]

Joza tisked, fiddling with the settings on the bracelet. Maybe she needed to play with the charge a bit more before sending the prototype in for production. Then again, she didn’t get many willing test subjects for this sort of thing…not that [member="Rapax"] was willing. Or technically even aware. Despite what he may have assumed, this wasn’t some sort of test of loyalty, but rather Joza’s own little field test for her devices. “You haven’t seen anything yet.” She grumbled, leaving the bracelet for later. Right now, she had more important things to attend to. While Rapax certainly seemed willing and she sensed no deception from him, she was wary of her own senses being fooled.

“Alright,” She said cooly, smoothing out the pleats in her skirt. “Take off your mask. I want to see what your face looks like.”

It was not a suggestion.