The Meeting (Invite by host only)

[Darth Vyrassu]

LOCATION
Jena'tes
Emperor's throne room

Jena'tes, a place of complete an utter darkness. The planet has had so many rituals done that his literally has cracked the atmosphere and cause nearly forever cloud coverage with rain and thunder and lightning. The cloud cover always blocking out the sun, plant life on the planet has adapted to growing in darkness. Wild life scattered through all regions of the planet, swamps, jungles, ocean, wet desert, tundra. Various Sith cities around the planet, the biggest being Akvase City, Jen'ari Empire capital city, home to the Grand Jen'ari Empire Citadel. But Akvase city wasn't just home to the Sith and Imperials and Empire citizens. In the center of Akvase City stood the Sith Imperial Citadel, designed identical to Vitiate's citadel from the old republic. The Citadel reached high into the dark stormy sky. At the very top was the Jen'ari Emperor's throne room. Only Dark Council, Imperial Hands and Special permitted people ever saw this room. It was a massive round room with a endless black pit in the middle with a thin walk around the room. There was a bridge from the entrance to the room to the round island in the middle of the pit. The bridge was flat, long and wide, each side of the bridge had Jen'ari Empire banners, with Imperial Shadow Guards in between each banner. The shadow guards dressed in all black robes and helmet, with thin red visors holding saber pikes, they were like Palpentines red royal guards but colors were reversed. At the end of the bridge was a computer cylinder hanging from the ceiling, right below it floating in a mysterious Red Glow was The Emperor in his throne, Darth Vyrassu. The throne was floating over a large hole in the island.

On each side of Vyrassu's chairs was floating disk in a diagonal feature going down to the bridge. One must assume it was for the Imperial Hands. Vyrassu was wearing his traditional emperor robes, black in color with chest armor and twin black shoulder pauldrons. His Hood up hiding his red face with face tentacles in a shadow, his yellow eyes glowing through the shadow. His arms rested on each arm rest but bent to have his hands interlocked in front of his face. The door to his throne room opened where [member="Riamah"] stood. Vyrassu was expecting to see her as he invited her into the throne room after she was finished with The Dark Council.

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[Riamah]

Once the session with the Council had completed, she was granted entry to speak with the Emperor personally. A set of guards met her at the elevator and escorted her past two more and through the massive room. Taking her across a great chasm to face him in his throne.

Having taken lessons on how to act around those that might be equal or superior to her, she felt he would appreciate her gesture. Like she had below, she bowed her head only, but also placed a hand over her heart. A small gesture, but more than what those below had gotten.

"My Lord. You do me honor with this meeting."

It was spoken after she finished with her bow and lowered her hand. They were both leaders in their own governments and in that aspect, were equal. He controlled far more than she did, but that did not matter to her. A day would come when her movement had the power and ability to take more and when that day came, The Dark Hand would rise to make a mark.

Looking him in the eye and meeting them, she felt no fear and that would show. Ra had confidence and carried it outwardly. Not hiding anything, her natural look would show for the Emperor.

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[Darth Vyrassu]

[member="Riamah"]

Vyrassu watched Riamah walk along the bridge with the two shadow guards. Once Riamah reached the audience platform the guards walked to each side of the platform and faced Riamah. Vyrassu gave a respectful head nod to Riamah at her bow. Vyrassu knew of this woman very little other than her hate for TSE. That served enough for her the Empire to reach out to her for an alliance. Vyrassu saw her physical beauty, but did it match her mental and prowess, only time would tell. Her and Vyrassu had one thing in common, they both were the head of their respective power groups. Her The Dark Hand, His The Reconstituted Sith Empire. This made them equals for sure. She spoke with a stern respectful voice. Vyrassu met her words of his own in a Deep darkened voice that seemed to echo (Vitiate's voice)

No, the honor is mine, it's a pleasure to have you here. I find you an interesting sentient being. You hold power, you have immense power in the darkside but lack the purity of will to harness it. I wish to see your power grow, make you a great leader. I wish to help you grow your power, but only ask of one thing in return.

Vyrassu keeps looking at Riamah as his body begins glowing a very dark metallic red with black smoke tentacle style stems coming from his body. Vyrassu would attempt to probe Riamah's mind and see what she's really after.

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[Riamah]

Her informants had given her word this empire was going to get attacked by the very sith empire she wanted to destroy. Thus contact had been made and now she stood at the foot of the throne belonging to the Emperor. In this instance it was the case and situation of...enemy of my enemy. They each knew very little of the other and today that was going to change.

Listening to what Vyrassu had to say, he said she honored him and that garnered him a small nod. They both felt the same in that regard and that was that. Both leaders and equals, they met on common ground. Yet he was above her, these were HIS grounds. If he had visited her, he would have found his reception quite different.

His words indicated he wasn't human, but then again she wasn't either. Having been trained as an assassin, Ra had mastered how to make an illusion around herself. She allowed people to see what she wanted them to see of her. Her eyes actually glowed yellow and she had a tail with a color that matched her hair. These obfuscated by the Force and was second nature to her to do this when meeting new people.

What he said was true from his perspective, but what he didn't know was she had already been sith. Granted it had been under the empire she now wanted to destroy...she had still been sith.

Not feeling the probe he directed at her mind, her own mental blocks kept him out. He might gather some little bits of her surface thoughts, but nothing more. He offered to help her grow in power and she shook her head.

"My Lord, I do not crave power just to say I have it. What I have done to get where I am at has been through my own work and merit. To offer this so blindly, I am curious as to what it is you want from me."

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[Darth Vyrassu]

[member="Riamah"]

Vyrassu felt the mental block she put up, he would have to try harder, but not now, later perhaps. Something was different about this woman, but he couldn't figure it out. Vyrassu squinted his eyes examining her. He listined to her words with interest. He nodded once she was finished. I trust your hard work and your own accord has gotten you where you are today, a trait and achievement that is admirable, but it's not what you're after. No, you're after the Empire under Carnifex, yes I can sense it. But why? Could it be the reason you have so much power in the darkside. Yes, you were one of them, they betrayed you, you want revenge. There is no justice, only revenge. You desire it, you crave it. I don't tend to want to give you power nor guide your power just to have it, I want you to harness it and use it on your enemy, Carnifex and his Empire. I could teach you the ways to defeat someone with so much power that they only seem unbeatable. What I want, is you. Simply put. I want to give you the ability to do something you desire. I only require your willingness to cooperate with me and my Empire, in doing so, together the things we can do for our people is unimaginable.

Vyrassu leaned forward still studying the young woman.

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[Riamah]

He gave her a nod when she finished speaking. It was a sign he was listening to her and Ra accepted that.

She got the feeling they were in a battle of sorts, such was often the case when it came to speaking with that held true power. Not just the simple power of being in business, but that of leading a government or movement (in her case).

Alone, her movement could not take on that empire and Vyrassu knew this. The Emperor was correct in some of what he said...there would be no justice. When he said all he wanted was her cooperation, she gave a nod. Then he said, "our people" and she tilted her head slightly.

Her people might not agree with her choice fully, but they would learn in time, why she did it.

"I can give you my word I will not do anything against your Empire, my lord. My people will not like it and as such, I can not rightfully make them agree."

A ruler she might be, but had learned it wasn't wise to rule with an iron fist with her people. They followed her, but if she messed up, they would lay it on her...every person under her rule had the right and ability to do this. Ra would listen to what advice was given and use it in the future.

"Nobody is unbeatable. This I already know. It is finding that weakness to exploit..."

The tone she used indicated a sense of interest in hearing more, but Ra had to fully commit to anything.

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[Darth Vyrassu]

[member="Riamah"]

Vyrassu cracked a small but hidden smile at Riamah as she gave him her word. Obeisance was something he instilled upon his Empire, but as for alliances he only wanted agreement, cooperation, and very much the lack of betrayal. Vyrassu thought about Zonmira city, allowing The Dark Hand a HQ there, but was unsure about her followers. It seemed they don't like Sith.

Do your followers, your people, trust you? Because if they do than they shall understand your reasoning behind coming to one Sith Empire to remove another. And yes, everyone has a weakness, I'm very aware of TSE's weaknesses. You do not get into my position without learning about your enemy. The time is among us very soon. It will be The Day of the Dead, we hold onto the holy ghost praying we get what we desire in the end, holding those you love close, but nothing can prepare you for when the ashes begin to rise, the moon falls, and war befalls all that we hold dear. What do we do? We stand and fight. The Day of the Dead is among us, and we will exploit TSE's weakness. Only at my side could you Riamah come to gain revenge on what's befallen you.

Vyrassu continues watching her awaiting her words.

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[Riamah]

Her word might have been given, but it wasn't said as a vow or promise. If a day came where he or his people did what the other Empire did...then she would go to war against him. Right now though, she would stick to her word as it was given. Vyrassu had yet to indicate he would do such a thing.

"They understand the reasoning thus far."

That had never been in question and supported her in this as long as it provided them the chance to strike at the current Sith Empire. His other words actually meant very little to Ra personally. At the time her world had been destroyed, she had nobody to hold close. None of her family had been killed because she didn't have any. No loved ones to have been used against her. What they had done was destroy the foundation of the governments that supported her.

She stood and fought them that day and vowed to herself to make them fall. This empire might give her just enough power to do that and time would tell. For now, she would keep her word and work with them. Until they day came when she had finished with her use of them and they could part. Hopefully it would not be as enemies.

"You make it sound like you are proposing to me."

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[Darth Vyrassu]

[member="Riamah"]

Vyrassu listened carefully to her words. Vyrassu cracked another hidden smile at her questioning him of a proposal.

For your sake I hope they do, I'd hate to see them turn on you for aligning yourself with a Sith Empire to exact your revenge on another Empire. I would hate to see something bad happen to you due to a bad alliance. But I can give you my word, our alliance isn't something you'd regret nor will anyone in my Empire attack you or your people, if they do, I'll eradicate them myself. As for your question, what if I am? I offer you only what I can simply offer to make you more powerful to be a better leader and someone who cares about you, as well as a purpose and an Army to exact your revenge, to gain your desires.

Vyrassu sat back against his chair still watching the woman.

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[Riamah]

She could see herself getting along with Vyrassu in time on a level greater than a simple alliance. There was a need to keep it simple right now though. Having just met, Ra wasn't ready to let this man in close to her. Though twisted his words to indicate he cared about her...she didn't believe him...yet.

Her face had returned to it neutral facade and he got a small nod of acceptance when he indicated none of his people would raise arms against her or her people. That was something she would only apply to herself. No harm would come from her personally.

Cracking a small half smile when he answered her question, she almost shook her head. By offering a union between them right now, it was clear there was no love involved. It would be something political which was fine, but not ideal. When the time came for her to marry somebody it would be for emotional reasons, not political.

"We will have to see where the road leads us, my lord."

It was all she said in reply to his answer. Not committing to anything, she did not outright say no either.

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[Darth Vyrassu]

[member="Riamah"]

Vyrassu nodded to her words. Vyrassu wasn't sure what to think. Then Zonmira came to the front of his mind.

Yes indeed we will. For now I'd like to offer you a home or perhaps a second home. I'm not sure if you know of the volcanic world known as Zonmira, my Empire holds control of the planet. Zonmira city is very similar to Akvase City which is where you stand now. It has 2 parts, I'll let you choose your place there. But upper city is highly guarded by my Imperial troops and the Sith that are stationed there. Lower city is full of criminals, mobs, gangsters. Crime lords rule lower city as long as my Empire gets a cut of all their profits, we don't eradicate them. On top of offering you a home, your very own business, a Cantina, bar, or a casino. Your choice, that way you have an extra income, tax free. All this is yours as a good faith payment if you choose.

Vyrassu doesn't move a muscle awaiting her reply.

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[Riamah]

In this battle of words and wits, Ra felt like she was winning. Knowing her luck he was allowing this feeling to hit her. It was how sith worked. Promising something for what sounded like nothing, but it would keep her close and under his control. The Sith, in their code, strove for freedom. If he was playing that game, then he wanted her under his thumb. Something she wouldn't allow normally, tonight though...she would at least play along. Make him feel like his plans were working.

She did lack a second home. The only one she had was on Vjun and it was also home to her movement. There was no place she could go to just get away from things. He offered her at least that and that she could accept.

When he also offered her a business to run, her eyes narrowed for a moment. What was his game? Maybe he had looked into her past and knew she was a merchant and businesswoman. Then again maybe it was just blind luck that brought him to this offer.

"I am a merchant, so if you have anything to offer along those lines, it would be better suited for me."

What kind of place would she be given? He was the ruler here and could offer her anything from a shack to a castle. She wanted to know what he had in mind for her. If he had kept that mental probe on her mind, he would be able to still pick up on these surface thoughts, but nothing more than that.

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[Darth Vyrassu]

[member="Riamah"]

Vyrassu thought about her question for a moment. Then he thought about the merchant stores around Zonmira.

Tell me, what kind of merchant are you? We have numerous shops on Zonmira and plenty more around our territory. So you tell me what you're after.

Vyrassu becoming increasingly interested in this woman now. Vyrassu would use the force to wrap a darkside energy around Ra, whether it would affect her would be unknown at the moment, but most people would feel the consumable power of the darkside from the field of energy.

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[Riamah]

She could almost see the wheels turning around in his mind as he gave her words some thought. His reply was exactly what Ra felt it should be. Probing for information about what kind of trade she did and then he asked what she was after.

There wasn't much to think on and her answer was ready quickly. Holding a hand up just slightly as if she wanted to stop him from something, she shook her at him.

"I came here to forge a personal alliance more between you and me than either of our governments. That is all I am after, my Lord."

Lowering her hand, it now rested at her side and looked up at him without any hint of deception or falsehood. What she said was true and Ra valued her word.

"Think of me as an exporter and importer. You have goods you want to sell in other parts of the galaxy and there are items you want brought in. I travel around the galaxy in search of markets and develop contacts and connections pretty much everywhere."

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