Private Silent Ultimatum

[Malix Veythar]

Location: City of Vandrix
Attire: GA Officer's outfit, with plated shoulders.
Tag: Katarine Ryiah​

Malix glanced at her, catching the humor. "A senator, huh? Sounds like torture." He shook his head as they stepped off the shuttle, boots meeting the uneven pavement. The city smelled of rain and industry, the kind of place that never truly slept, just shifted from one struggle to the next.

People moved through the streets, some throwing cautious glances their way, others pretending not to notice. Good. That meant they weren't outright hostile. Yet.

He took a slow look around before responding. "We start where it hurts the most. Markets, trade hubs, where people feel the impact of this mess firsthand. If they're suffering, they'll be pissed. If they're benefiting from the new rulers, we'll know soon enough."

His hand hovered near his blaster, not out of paranoia, just instinct. They weren't here to start a fight, but he wasn't about to let one take them by surprise either. He trusted that Katarine would be on alert as well, but her senses are going to be undoubtedly better than his.

 

[Katarine Ryiah]

And our hearts they beat as one​

Tags: Malix Veythar

His suggestion was a good one so together the pair set out for the markets. Neither really knew the way but it was easy enough to tell where the market district would be in a city set up this way. The trade hubs would likely be next but Katarine wanted to see how average citizens were faring so she kept her deep green eyes open.

Where Malix hovered near his blaster Katarine took the opposite approach. She unclipped her lightsaber from her belt and put it inside her jumpsuit, out of view. The Jedi had learned a long time ago that just announcing your presence as a Jedi could attract trouble. She could thank Jaeger Deloroche for that lesson.

As they walked she noted there were beggars in the streets, which would happen in any city this large, but she had to admit they looked rough and not well cared for. As they kept walking a trio of men came out of a local cantina and eyed them.

"What are you two doing here?"

Katarine raised an eyebrow at them but she smiled, trying to be polite. "We are taking a walk."

"Well keep walking then! We don't need ya!"