Private Talking Tech w/Junko

[Latyuo Shuy]

Location: Chitai | Atrisian Commonwealth
Tags: Junko Ike

”Seventy-two??” I questioned very loudly again forgetting the age of the Empress. Still, even for someone who was very much looking forward to having a family life, I was absolutely gobsmacked by the thought of having seventy-two children. The trend of Atrisian “royalty” with fiercely loyal servants seemed to continue with the Chi-oni, or perhaps it started here as I thought it over. The Chi-oni were here for the beginning; perhaps these ravens and cranes were the beginnings of what would become Junko’s handmaidens and likely other groups of servants and bodyguards serving the Commonwealth’s elite.

”Those who are chosen to serve royalty here are quite lucky,” I responded quite absent-mindedly to the comment of producing heirs who would be eligible to hold high standing positions in the future. I would gladly be Junko’s raven or crane. Though I suspected there were more than seven more qualified for such a position than I was. The thought of being teleported to the moon was fascinating, but also a little bit scary. As we closed the distance to the portal I reached out and took Junko’s hand into my own, giving hers a bit of a squeeze for comfort. I had complete faith the Princess would not knowingly lead me into danger, but still, the unknown can be daunting. ”The whole of Atrisia has been filled with wonders as far as I’m concerned. If you find this place exceptional Princess, I am sure to be awed…”

My gaze followed Junko’s hand and I saw the line of fruit trees. At the mention of fortune and immortality I squeezed Junko’s hand once more. ”The promise of good fortune would be essential to accepting immortality I would think. Even still, part of that good fortune would need to include the ones I love to share in the fruits and their gifts. Is the produce how the Atrisians stay so fit and beautiful?”

 

[Junko Ike]

Latyuo Shuy

She snickered a little and took her hand.. the surprise on Latyuos face at the number of the empresses children was well she wasn't surprised at it if only because saying that was expected."THe peaches produced are ifnused with the force and renew the body... but it is a half life. The more of them you eat the more you need to consume eventually... which means you can't go off world. Immortality or at least the longest lives has a price." She said it and the teleportal was open as she led the way through with Kirano. THe other side opening into a palace as Pellu laid out before... the surface of the hollow worlds interior there. "Pellu is a wonder to itself... Chitai is a world within a world... formed from a hollow shell with a center of gas and light... Pellu is a moon that orrbits within Atrrisia itself." She said it while looking out one of the windows of the palace they were in. "That is where we aare going." Kirano said it and pointed. "The mountain of fruit and flowers where the first empress and emperor of chitai were born from heaven and earth."

 

[Latyuo Shuy]

Location: Portal to Pella | Chitai | Atrisian Commonwealth
Tags: Junko Ike

I was grateful for the comfort of Junko’s touch. The laugh made me blush just a little. I wondered if others knew what to expect, or if I was the only one who quickly forgot the age of the Empress upon hearing the number of offspring she had. Thankfully the subject switched to the peaches and life eternal before I could put too much thought into seventy-two children. ”There would be worse places to be stuck or eternity,” I responded with a small smile ”Though I’m wondering how much of eating an excess of fruit would go quickly to my thighs and make me grotesquely obese. I’m sure the Chi-oni have wonderful metabolisms.”

With Junko’s hand in mine and a bit of a clenching of my jaw, I managed to step forward and through the unknown portal to Pella. I listened intently to the description of Chitai and Pella. I didn’t understand how such a thing was possible, but at the same time I didn’t doubt anything was indeed possible when it came to Atrisia. ”More fruit,” I said with a smirk. ”So we know where we are heading. Do we know what we are looking for?”

 

[Junko Ike]

Latyuo Shuy

"There is an idea of where we are heading... not entirely THe mountain has a name and stories about it. The stone eggs on it were said in ancient legends to have birthed various gods that were later consolidated into the gods and goddesses of Atrisia. Another mountain range here was from tales where the gods pinned one of the earliest emperesses." She said it and Kirano was walking. "We spread many stories to the surface.. it kept them worshipping us as the old gods of the earth and they would sacrifice food, people, riches. We could bring them down to be here with us and for a time it was quite interesting but even with time unable to be measured down here things do more forward towards progress and once we realized that the surface had the means to get down here.... my mother changed tact."

Kirano was leading the way out of the palace and there were more people. More Chi_oni but their style of dress was different. Silk skirts and tops... theirr hair in ornate designs and piercings. Golden and crystal rings in their ears and nose. Armlets and anklets. One of them sitting there with her legs crossed and adorned with jewels. "The Priestess Sobodhi, considered one of the wisest among her people." Kirano said it and set out some offerings to a bowl. Food, jewels and other smaller things were there. The bowl being filled by others and Junko bowed her head. An airship that they would be able to use was prepared here and it was smaller then the royal one but still had a deck several people could walk on and move around with. The surface of Pellu covered in fog and mists making it look more like a mountain top above the clouds.

 

[Latyuo Shuy]

Location: Pellu | Chitai | Atrisian Commonwealth
Tags: Junko Ike

I should have known that we had a direction more than specific destination. The idea of gods and goddesses born of eggs was something that I would have considered crazy in my youth on Mirial, but now I take it as unique storytelling at the least and in some cases I think that the subjects were less gods than superior beings. It was a far cry from the Cosmic Force that my species as whole believed in. In the end I always found these origin stories much more interesting than the mystic destiny that Mirialans believed in. I continued to listen as I walked behind Kirano and beside the Princess. With us safely through the portal I grudgingly removed my hand from Junko’s. Didn’t want to seem too scared or needy. ”It must have been quite interesting to be thought of as a goddess. Though, I’m not sure that I could hand people being sacrificed in my name…” Having riches and food supplied by a worshiping people wouldn’t have been something I would complain about though. ”So did you know what it was like to be a goddess? Or had your mother changed tact before you were born?”

I took in the sights of the palace as we made our way through it. Both the decor and design of the building itself as well as the people within it. When a particularly striking woman was pointed out as a priestess I wondered if all those present were clergy of some sort. I followed Junko’s actions, bowing my head as well in note of the woman’s wisdom. If I had brought anything to offer I would have. But, that might not have been proper for an outsider. It was probably a good thing that I didn’t have the option. ”Ooh another airship. Is it relatively the same as the royal airship?” I couldn’t help but get excited about machines. I wanted to learn as much as I could about what was here in the Commonwealth.

 

[Junko Ike]

Latyuo Shuy

"I was never a goddess, not in the way you might be thinking. We manipulated, played on their fears and desires... to get them to serve us without knowing it. The surface world was just another layer of slaves to most Chi-oni." Kirano shrugged as the priestess was sitting there and raised an eyebrow but she only offered a smile. "You are heading to the mountain of fruit and flowers, where the ancestors walked." She remained there and Junko nodded. THe airship she looked at Latyuo. "It is mostly the same... smaller and less weapons but made getting across Pellu and in some places of Chitai much quicker." SHe said it while looking at the woman who had spoken and offered a few crystals. "Many thanks, the oldest places were measured by the ancestors was not simply distance traveled but in the measure of a person. ONe hundred and eight thousand steps from any temple."

 

[Latyuo Shuy]

Location: Pella | Chitai | Atrisian Commonwealth
Tags: Junko Ike

Kirano was quick to say she was not a goddess. A fact that I knew was the truth. She was a long lived woman who knew things that others did not, used that knowledge to play upon the ignorance of others. I couldn’t be too harsh in my judgment of the Chi-oni. That Kirano knew she was not a goddess, didn’t mean that she was not treated as one, which I guessed had been the case in the past, but that was something that Kirano may not like any more. So I didn’t push the issue any further.

Focus turned to the priestess’ for information on their destination and the princess for information on the airship. As I suspected the airship was going to be pretty similar to the one that I had been on previously. ”Well I’m sure it will be a fun trip even if it won’t be incredibly new.” I responded with a smile. As Junko thanked the priestess I wondered if the closing sentence was some Chi-oni phrase. ”One hundred and eight steps…That doesn’t seem so long…”

 

[Junko Ike]

Latyuo Shuy

"Thousand." Kirano corrected her as she was pointing. "ONe hundred and eight thousand steps. Roughly eighty six kilometers." KIrano said it with a look on her face but she was moving around and prepared for anything that might be there. THere were more people on the airship as they bowed low. KIrano leading the way for Junko and Latyuo as she offered an area to sit. Looking out over everything gave a chance to see the deeper valleys, fields and spires of the temples. Bleached white eggs that were massive scattered before larger spires were all around the mountains. "Rukh eggs, good for food, better as clothing and equipment." Kirano said it as she looked. "There are other things here... things that we kept from the surface. For good and bad... don't be surprised if a few shock you."

 

[Latyuo Shuy]

Location: Pella | Chitai | Atrisian Commonwealth
Tags: Junko Ike

”Oh…” I blushed mightily. One word missed made a whole lot of difference. A hundred plus steps versus a hundred thousand steps would be a difference of tens of kilometers, which Kirano pointed out even more accurately. ”That’s a long walk then…I guess it shows how important careful listening is. I would have ventured out expecting the destination right around the corner, and I would have been more than exhausted when I got there.” I tried to give off a carefree good natured smile, but I’m sure Kirano and the Princess saw right through it. Thankfully Kirano seemed to be more alert and trying to make sure that whatever was causing the issue with Pella was not going to jump out and bite us.

As we made our way to the destination, I sat close to the Princess and looked out over the landscape. Like all of Atrisia it was fascinating to me. So beautiful and yet such a mystery to me. I noticed the eggs and then Kirano stated what they were. I enjoy eggs in the morning quite a bit, and know they are key ingredients in many other foods, but when it was mentioned that they were used for clothing? ”H-how…um…do eggs become clothes?” I asked in bafflement. ”The only thing I have come to expect on Atrisia is to expect surprises.” I responded when Kirano said there would be other unique sights in Chitai.

 

[Junko Ike]

Supisy Blen

Junko looked at her and pointed with her finger. "THe perspective from up here is off but those are one hundred meters tall... the shells thick like the hull of a star ship and a fraction of the weight. Heated up they can be bent and formed into armor or shattered to make linings for clothing that is more protective." Junko said it and the airship continued... the mountains and eggs giving way to stone cliffs as the air picked up and they started to land. MOre of the residents of Pellu there as they walked along the mountains and cliffs. Trains of longma with sacks on their sides loaded with more gemstones and riches. Bolts of silk and Kirano was moving as another took the controls to guide them. "The Janni... skin changers, deceptive in many things but they are also some of the most resourceful and their mountain kingdoms are said to be filled with more riches then a world could spend in a thousand lifetimes. MOre then that they are dangerous said to steal maidens away to secret palaces on their wedding nights."

 

[Latyuo Shuy]

Location: Pella | Chitai | Atrisian Commonwealth
Tags: Junko Ike

As Junko explained how these eggs became more than a vessel for a growing baby creature or food. For only a second I wondered what would make a one hundred meter tall egg. Then I decided I would let that be a mystery instead of getting an answer that might frighten me. Next I heard how the shell could be broken and forged into things from armor to who knew what. Then I remembered what passed for body coverings amongst the Chi-oni and surmised the armor that I had seen was likely from these eggs. If this material was something that they had confidence in, perhaps I could inquire about having some clothing lined with the material for future endeavors. ”That is fascinating,” I mumbled as the sites continued to go by. Soon our journey had come to an end and the airship landed. The things that surrounded us were exactly as I expected, beyond my comprehension. I didn’t know exactly what these Janni skinchangers were. I’d heard the term refer to many things throughout my travels, for people who could actually change their appearance to mere mimics who embodied other beings with amazing accuracy. The pure amount of riches that my eyes took in could not however be disputed. ”Atrisia is a beautiful, strange, and rich world to behold for an outsider. This place seems to take it to extremes.” The statement fell away as I was told the Janni made off with brides on the day of their nuptials. ”That sounds absolutely frightening…maybe with a bit of excitement too. What do they do with the maidens in these secret places?”

 

[Junko Ike]

Latyuo Shuy

Junko looked at herr with a raised eyebrow. "Wouldn't you like to know." She said it but laughed. "I would as well.. it is unclear as most stories have the hero tricking or playing on their ego to win back the bride. Some fight but it is to show how conflict can be won just as much with quick wit as with blades and fists." She said it as walking the Janni were remaining there.. the longma moving but there were few between them. ONly stopping as the head of one of the trains came and bow to Junko and Kirano. Slinder, in golden clothing with carefully fashioned features. "Gods be praised and blessings upon princesses." He spoke as the caravans of longma continued and Kirano looked on and spoke.

"Good fortune upon you, to where does this train go?" She said it and offering her arm to welcome the man up he spoke with a bow. "To the palace of the moon, in the valley of wonders we ride. To offer the lord Al Buddir for an audience. His daughter is to be wed to the one who brings and finest riches." Junko looked at this and the longma as there were dozens of them loaded with riches... if this was one of the suitors and the offering she could just imagine what the others could be. She looked at Kirano and their directions went in the same direction as the caravan while she spoke. "And this daughter, is she beautiful?" Junko said it looking at the man.

"No one has seen her face, the streets of his kingdom are cleared... the doors locked when she walks the streets. Those who go to his palace do not dare look upon her out of respect for his most high." Kirano nodded. "Where we are headed is in the same direction.. an old temple, something that is likely in disrepair. Could we travel with you to find it?" She said it and the man dropped down again putting his head between her and Junko's feet. "To hear is to obey, gods be praised for you to come and join us." He said it and was making space for them with one fo the traveling Longma... the airship remaining there as Junko and Kirano climbed up with Latyuo being able to be between them.

The mist and twists of the mountains a different sight before Junko could see more of it. Cave entrances were in areas and each one showed dozens of piles of tresure within. Fires with the sweetn scent of spices and cooked foods were there. Junko was looking at more as the mountains shifted.. the dark stone giving way to cliffs of gold and jewel... beautiful in what they had. THe palace coming into view as there in parts of it were overgrown regions that went further and further into the canyon. "That is our pathway, my mother mentions the old palace in her reports. Perhaps this daughter or her father knows more." Junko gave a nod and a shrug as perhaps.

"Look." She said it and below were others.. the path twisting as they had traveled for hours and below were a dozen or so people each with massive collections of animals, jewels, gold filled bowls, sacks and more. Dozens of slaves and servants.. the difference able to be seen as some were carrying the riches and other were there for looks and display. Junko could see more and more. "They are all looking beautiful and no one has spared the chance.... I think if the hutts knew the amount of riches here they would trry and load a ship or ten." SHe laughed as the hutts rarely came to the core let alone the off side of the core where they were but there was oh so much that could be seen.

 

[Latyuo Shuy]

Location: Pella | Chitai | Atrisian Commonwealth
Tags: Junko Ike

The look and response that Junko gave me made me blush mightily. Of course it did. The Princess just did something to me that no one else could ever do. But of course I really did want to know if the Janni were doing these abductions as some romantic gesture or just to be nasty. Then the Princess laughed and revealed that she also wondered what happened during the abductions. Her laugh made me smile, but I still blushed. ”So perhaps the Janni are testing the groom? Interesting.” I considered that while we made our way through the herd of winged creatures. They were beautiful like everything on Atrisia seemed to be. When we reached the head of the herd we were greeted by a man. I smiled, but allowed Junko and Kirano to do the talking.

I listened as the man was questioned about the destination of him and his train of winged creatures. He explained that he was heading for a palace to meet with a Lord about courting the Lord’s daughter. Though it seemed more like people bought brides. At least mysterious noble ones as it was further explained that no one had seen the face of the Lady being auctioned off for marriage. I had to admit that my interest was piqued. ”Will we reach our destination before his?” I questioned the Princess in a whisper as I crept closer to her, our shoulders brushing. ”I have to admit I’m curious about this young Lady…or maybe not so young…who knows? It is very fascinating don’t you think?”

The man agreed to have us along for his travels. He didn’t make it seem like he had a choice, but I have a feeling that was just formality. As we traveled our surroundings became much more fancy. The smells and sparkles that came from the caves and eventually the whole mountainside became lavish and wealthy. I had never seen anything like it. When Kirano suggested that they go to the palace to see if they could find more information about our own task I grinned wide and even bounced a bit in anticipation. Junko didn’t seem convinced the visit would bear fruit, but that was secondary to me. I wished to see more and maybe get a glimpse of the mystery bride.

I was amazed at the amount of people and wealth that was on the road to the palace. The only thing that ruined the entrancing moment was the mention of Hutts. I had worked for a couple. Left a very bad taste in my mouth. Almost ended up in some skimpy outfit for an evening to pay off a debt. Luckily had a friend swoop in at the last moment and save me. ”Hutts would take any chance to swallow up something so beautiful for their own greed. I hope I never see a Hutt in the Commonwealth…”

 

[Junko Ike]

Latyuo Shuy

SHe gave a nod of her head. "I am as well but this far in the world... there is a lot of things that happen differently.": SHe said it but looking at what was there and around them and motioned. Kirano leading the way down further away fro the caravans and people. The guards standing tall and at the ready as Kirano spoke and looked at Latyuo with a small look on her face. "Remember Latyuo, not everything valuable is gold and shiny... sometimes there are things more valuable that can be offered." She said it while leading the way down and standing tall over the guars she bowed to offering them praise. "We seek an audience with your lord. as we come on a task of importance rather then for the ceremony."

SHe said it and Junko presented herself with a bow as they were quickly left there for a moment. The guards going in as another remained with them. Attending workers greeting them as they were ushered into a large room filled with more lavish silks on the walls, counches and places others laid and sat. Dozens stood around with dresses and outfits befitting them which made Kirano and Junko stand out more and Latyuo. "Welcome surface dwellers." THe voice came as the man moved forward, tall and thin but well fed, carefully groomed as he looked at Kirano and down at Junko with a bow of his head. "It is rare visitors from the lands of Chitai come, even rarer we see any from the surface outside of those taken in wars."

He looked at Latyuo when he said it but was more inquisitive in tone then slimy as Junko bowed her head. "We came to investigate reports of a discovery at the behest of the empress of Chitai. The path took us near your lord and we wished to learn what we could about the area." Junko said it and the man was looking at them with a nod of his head. MOtioning them in further and further as the silks went away and the chamber was large. The chair in the center of the room open and designed so that man sitting on it could turn around to the ones all around. People standing there and presenting bowls of food, riches and drinks.

"Beautiful." Junko said it looking around and pointed out some of it. The people were standing around the throne and others were standing around another area. Large curtains of thick furs and silk. Dozens of servants in their outfits and guards who stood with weapons. THe one guiding them spoke as each of the people were offering a portion of what they had likely brought with them. Making opulant displays of it. JUnko coulnd't see the one sitting there but there were dozens of servants showing it all to her and others showing it to the lord as he sat looking down. "A strong display and those furs will obscure anyone from sight."

 

[Latyuo Shuy]

Location: Pella | Chitai | Atrisian Commonwealth
Tags: Junko Ike

There was a bit of sting in being reminded that not only material things were valuable…that something was not only valuable because it glittered. I was indeed wide-eyed and in a state of wonderment at all the new, pretty and shiny things that I was discovering in Atrisia, but I valued other things more than the things that made me look good. ”All the glitters in not gold,” I responded with a nod. The true value of something was different for every person and the most valuable things in the galaxy couldn’t have a credit price tag assigned to them. I looked at Junko and smiled. Of everything that I had seen in the Commonwealth she was the most valuable. Not just because she was beautiful and of noble blood. Because of how she made me feel.

As Kirano announced our intention with a bow to the guards, I joined Junko in my own bow of respect as well. I didn’t know what my recently bestowed title of Lady would mean here. And I wasn’t really one to throw that sort of thing around. I was a newcomer, an offworlder. I would observe and follow. I would earn respect with actions not titles. As we were ushered further into the palace I wondered if those in attendance lived by the same thought process as Kirano just reinforced within me. They seemed dressed to the nines and I felt a little dirty in their presence. I did my best to keep my eyes down as I looked around hoping not to be picked out of the crowd. The man welcomed us. Stating how rare it was for visitors. I wondered what he would say if he knew that I was less than a week a citizen of the Commonwealth. I’d probably be termed an offworlder or something. Surface dweller did not exactly say the whole story.

The fact that the man’s eyes fell more on me than Junko or Kirano told me that he knew the truth of things. Or that even here in the unvisited corners of Atrisia they knew Junko, but I was an unknown. Luckily Junko answered the statement before I tried to stutter though something as he stared at me. I was going to have to get better at talking to people with noble intent instead of negotiating terms of transport jobs.

Not surprisingly the man accepted Junko’s words and we were led further into the palace ultimately to the seat of the Lord. At least that was my guess of things. I smiled when Junko commented on the beauty, knowing that I wasn’t going to get chastised again for sharing the Princess’ assessment. As people presented their offerings to an unseen person I leaned closer to Junko and whispered. ”The bride to be? Maybe we can get a closer look? Even though we have nothing to offer? Not like we’re trying to marry her…”

 

[Junko Ike]

Latyuo Shuy

"The only ones allowed to see her are her servants and her father or her intended." Kirano said it as she was looking but had a grin on her face. "Your curiosity Lady Latyuo will do well enough but always temper it with a little." She said it but it wasn't a bad thing as she came over and stood next to her wrapping an arm around her shoulder. "A beautiful lady is there and her beauty is something... if it wasn't then it would be shameful and a great dishonor to just deceive that she is not." She said it and Junko nodded inconfirmation. Kirano standing there as she remained for a moment and the one guiding them. THe lord sitting there welcomed them as Junko offered a smile on her face. A bow for the lord.

"My Lord, a thousand thanks for having us in your home. I am sorry that we do not have riches to bring." She said it and the lord stood up as he came down, standing tall and proud. Gemstones adorning him before she gave a bow of his head and stood slightly shorter then Kirano. "ONe does not travel from the worlds above with carts. To come here is for purpose same as the others. THe deepest places in the mountains, older then most... covered in smokeless fires." He said it and held Kiranos shoulder as they exchanged bows to the sides of each others heads. THen to Junko and he offered ot to Latyuo. Before he was checking on them.

"But coming here on the dayof my daughters wedding. When we have neither shared food nor tale, never once have you invited me to your palaces or table." He held a hand up as it was more a formality. He wasn't angered more welcoming them to come and sit for the moment. THe foods being brought out. "I have ventured to the lands of the ancients and from there to the surface... a strange place but seven times have I went... each time more harrowing and rich then the last. Each time returning with riches that would boggle the mind and ensnare the senses. My daughter was one of them... a union with a being of light brought to the world by occupiers."

Junko remained there for a moment and listened as she gave a nod of her head to that. If he had ventured up when they were occupied one of these times it could have been a slave the sith had brought... likely mythos whho brought them from all around the galaxy.... but it gave Junko an idea as she looked at Latyuo and mouthed a word. 'Angel.' She said it and tapped her chin as she was looking around. A robed being there at one of the tables surrounded by dozens of servants... her skin glowing practically and servants of golden broen and darker skin compared to herself. Junko spoke. "From Iego," SHe was looking at her and then towards the others around and Kirano stood tall among some of the ones who came to meet them all.

 

[Latyuo Shuy]

Location: Pella | Chitai | Atrisian Commonwealth
Tags: Junko Ike

Kirano explained the rules of being able to see the Lady who the visitors were attempting to win with their offerings. I gave a nod, but I really didn’t mean to run up and uncover the Lady’s face or try to sneak somewhere I did not belong so that I could see something incredible. ”I just wanted a closer look,” I explained innocently. Kirano explained that honor meant that the Lady was as beautiful as the stories that were told about her. If not there would be shame on her father. I must have been living among the dregs of the galaxy for too long. While I wanted her beauty to be truth, I was fully prepared for it to be a lie. ”We will keep our distance as you say. Not like any of us are vying to be her intended. Right?”

When we were brought before the Lord, I gave a respectful bow. It was something that I was going to have to get used to I suppose. A Lady of the Commonwealth will have many more formal meetings than an outlaw smuggler. My old world greeting was at most a handshake, more often a dismissive nod of my head or a simple stare. That needed to change obviously. But I couldn’t focus on that and miss the discussion that was taking place.

I frowned slightly when Junko apologized. I suspected that the apology was more a nicety than a true apology, but I felt like we should apologize for showing up during an inopportune time than not having an offering to give. But I still didn’t know all there was to know about Atrisian customs. Maybe showing up at a noble home was something that gifts were expected no matter the reason for the visit. The Lord seemed as though he understood, even guessing at our reason for being here. I wasn’t sure about the ritual manner of bowing, but I followed suit so as to avoid dishonor.

As understanding as the Lord seemed at first his demeanor seemed to shift as he continued talking. I knew better than to speak up out of turn, but my discomfort with his statement was probably evident. With a raise of the Lord’s hand he seemed to try to quell any such feelings. The Lord continued with the story of his travels and the gift of his daughter from a being of light. I saw that as strange, but the people in this place were older than I could imagine. Perhaps the statement had a different meaning than I interpreted.

I looked at Junko and Kirano, and it seemed that the Princess had made a connection to the story of the Lord. I might not know much about Atrisian formalities, but I know spacer stories and where they meet with reality. I know of “Angels”, Diathim to give the more scientific type name. My eyes followed Junko’s gaze to the illuminated being. A smile formed on my lips with Junko’s guess at the origin of the woman, or her kin at least, continued to lead lead me towards the same conclusion. ”The Sith brought Diathim when they conquered Atrisia? I have heard of them, but never seen one in person.” I smiled bashfully before continuing. ”Probably just another pretty face here…”

 

[Junko Ike]

Latyuo Shuy

"The sith brought many other species, some slaves, some themselves." Junko said it while they were being guided around.. the tables were low to the floor but filled with fruits, meats and so much food that everyone was able to eat. JUnko walked with her hands in front of herself as their host motioned for her and Kirano as well as Latyuo. "Yes, these sith... terrible for most things we have seen but many of them are skilled at labor. It was recommended we not give them time to organize so we have mostly isolated them and with enough time they learn to work properly." He said it going to a seat at the head of the massive table. HIs attending servants making sure there were piles of food for them.

"A map and what we have for the place you seek." He said it as another was bringing out information scrolls and tablets in stacks that Junko was able to look at it. Kirano staying there as she took in what was around them while the food was served for them. She ate it while lounging there a little finally taking in the walls of the chambers... aside from the silks there was gemstones... carved bones jeweled with them and weapons. Junko was eating a little and offered some food for Latyuo as she spoke. "It is really rich and full of the spices but you are supposed to wash it down with the wines." She said it but was drinking water for herself while more people were coming before their host.

They were just as wonderfully opulant as the others... robes of spun gold and lined with gemstones... the scent of spices and rich displays of servants that were on display. The robed figure in the front bowing as her voice came out. "A paltry display from one humbled by tales of the beauty of the lords daughter. I bring all that I have that isn't held within the walls of my home... being built upon to make a new life for myself and the one I wish to take the hand of." She said it and was covered in her robes... face covered and dark eyes scanning everyone but remaining fixed on the lord until he would dismiss her or welcome her. Head bowed deeply towards the floor.

"What is the name of the beautiful one before me, who has traveled far and brought the gift of a home built for my daughter." He said it and nodded his head. "This humbled one is Sooraya Khan of the valley fo sickles... daughter to the lord of the eastern sea." She said it and looked up at him for recognition as the man seemed to balk at it. "The valley of sickles... a place we have conflicted with for thousands of years... so there is more to this, a chance to unite the homes." Junko looked at Kirano and she spoke low as murmurs were going among the others who were assembled at the table. Some of the intended and perspective visitors who lavished gift showing scorn.

"Such a union would allow him access to the sea for trade... a ladnlocked region suddenly able to trade its goods with other further away then taking the prices of those around in a better position... it has more benefits then gems and silks." Kirano said it as she was lookign with some interest. "It could alter the dynamics of the region and if the place being built is in the right region to connect the two better... or better yet if it is across the eastern sea offering a port dedicated they could exponentially increase their trade and value." Junko gave a nod of her head... she understood the value of it and smirked. "That could be an impressive thing but the others don't seem happy about it."