Public The Ukatis Harvest Festival

[Corazona von Ascania]

Desric Terassi | Liin Terallo | Ryana mina | OPEN

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"Peaceful indeed; it is my hope that Ukatis will remain as such for a long time to come."

A bloody civil war had rocked the planet less than two decades ago, which ultimately lead to a more progressive rule. Progressive for Ukatis, not necessarily for the galaxy.

Cora seemed as delighted by the prospect of peace as she was by how easily Liin and Desric seemed to slide into a natural conversation. While she'd visited New Cov with its marvelous biodomes that insulated the planet's people from the wild jungle, she hadn't made it to Arcadia yet.

It was fascinating to learn how New Cov's biodomes had influenced other modern infrastructure across the galaxy. Perhaps there wasn't a need for such advancements on Ukatis (yet), but it was a good idea to stay abreast of the latest galactic technologies.

A brief spray from renegade Vera's water gun was duly blocked by a royal guard, though a few droplets landed at her cheek. Cora laughed softly and brushed them away, following the impromptu water gun battle between child and father with great amusement.

It seemed that the mood of the festival was far removed from the drudgery of her engagement party. That was a good thing.

Cora was not the only one who'd borne witness to the father-daughter water gun battle; a crimson hued Twi'lek garbed in Jedi robes had also stopped to watch the impromptu show. It was not her dress or species that drew Cora's attention—though to be fair, they did—so much as it was the little racyon cuddled in her arms.

"My, you two seem to be thick as thieves already." The observation was made with good humor, and she peered closer at the cradled creature and smiled.

"It's said that when racyon are bonded to another being, they can share visions of the future—though I'm not sure how much truth there is to that. Maybe they're just more observant of patterns than most, or maybe they really do possess strange powers."

The racyon cub trilled softly, swiveling its ears around as if it were trying to parse out her words, and Cora chuckled quietly. The Princess’ gaze slid over to Desric and Liin; she wondered slyly if Miss Terallo liked animals, and if she could manage to bribe Cadence into sneaking a racyon onto Desric’s yacht.

 

[Kahlil Noble]

"There are no sides in this war, little star!"

Kahlil just grinned, haphazardly shooting both Valery and Vera. By this point they'd likely be in trouble, but it was a festival! Who cared, right? And, well, if someone did make a problem, he'd handle it. Right now all that mattered was they were having fun.

Valery Noble

 

[Valery Noble]

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Tag: Kahlil Noble

Just like that, they were all completely soaked.

The Great Noble War of 900ABY was over when their weapons of mass destruction finally ran out of water to blast the other sides with, and they were just left laughing and smiling. Vera had giggled and screamed so much, that she had lost her voice a little, and Valery was just happy to have been able to join in on the fun a bit. The triplets behind her were all laughing and squealing happily too, so they must have enjoyed the battle.

One day, there would be 3 more participants in these shenanigans.

"I did bring along a towel because I had a feeling Vera would blast at least one of us," Valery said with a smirk. "But not sure if it'll be enough for us all." She looked down at her clothes, then at her husband and finally, at their little star... who suddenly had a Racyon on her back again.

Right, they got one of those now.

"What should we call him, daddy?" Vera asked. "We can bring him home, right?"

 

[Amani Serys]

Ukatis
Alicio Organa​

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Amani listened quizzically to Alicio's explanation. It all sounded maddening to her. How he managed to function at all when it was at its worst, she didn't know. Apparently he had gotten help from an unlikely source. Vera experienced many visions of her own, and it seemed the perspective she had gathered was enough to assist him. If it worked, then that was good enough for Amani.

"I wish you'd told me sooner," She said, touching his shoulder, "Just… don't lose the forest for the trees, y'know?" The moment was interrupted by another burst of energy from Liana. She squared, grabbing one of the racyons as soon as her mother diverted her attention. Amani scoffed, and rectified the situation, "No no, Lia, let him go," The baby soon relinquished her grip, and the racyon skittered off; Be it from the high pitched squeal, its sudden seizure, or both.

Lia whined at the loss of her fuzzy friend, "That's why you have to be gentle." Amani stroked the child's hair, and planted a kiss on her head.

 

[Alicio Organa]

Ukatis Harvest Festival
- Amani Serys - @Open -​

"I wish I'd told you sooner, too," Alicio said, smiling sheepishly. He had a tendency to keep his struggles to himself. That was why their first promise to each other was so important. They could talk to each other about anything, no matter what. That declaration was made before they'd even started dating. Long before 'I do'.

"And... I know."

August turned his head at Liana's sudden sounds of disappointment, and let out a little whine of his own, immediately forgetting about the racyons in front of him. "Aw," Alicio murmured, reaching out his hand for Lia to grab onto, hoping that holding her father's finger, and feeling her mother's lips, would be enough to comfort her. "You'll learn. Don't worry."

He turned his head up to his wife, smirking. "What do you think? Should we mess with the Nobles' water war, or is that enough excitement for one day?"

 

[Kahlil Noble]

The war was over.

Kahlil let out a sigh of relief as he laid down his weapon for the last time, then looked towards his wife with a slight grin. This was fun. A lot of fun. "I'm not worried. I can always use a bit of magic to dry off if I need it. You two worry about getting dry, mm?" Ah, right. The Raycon. He glanced to it, then to Vera. Well. She did want a pet. And it wasn't some large reptile like the last time she'd brought home an animal.

"I'm not sure. What do you want to name it, Vera?"

Valery Noble

 

[Valery Noble]

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Appearance: Link
Tag: Kahlil Noble

Valery caught his smirk, and met it with one of her own before she walked over and nudged his side, "Tsk. Using the Force to dry yourself off?" She shook her head with a playful grin. But it did let her at least use the towel to get Vera dry, so their little star wouldn't get sick or feel cold. Vera, naturally, hated being pinned down to get dried off, but with the Racyon crawling all over her, she still managed to giggle.

"Hmmm..." Vera hummed. "Fuzzy!"

Valery blinked, "You want to call him Fuzzy?" she asked with a chuckle.

"Mmh-mm!" Vera grinned, and held up the little Racyon, so she could give him a hug. "He likes the name, and he'll be a good friend for Eddie," she said with a big nod, before her eyes spotted the Organas. Instantly, she grinned wide and waved over at both Alicio Organa and Amani Serys , who had brought along their kids too.

"Can we go see them?" she asked her father and mother.

 

[Amani Serys]

Ukatis
Alicio Organa - Valery Noble - Kahlil Noble​

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Liana seemed momentarily soothed by the comfort of her parents. But the rejection of the racyon seemed to linger. Amani, at first, didn't notice. She looked back at the Nobles, twisting her lips, "I dunno. That seems like a moment for them, you know?" The mirialan stopped as she was about to say something else, because Vera caught notice of them, and waved. She returned it, "Or maybe they'll come to us."

Amani stood up, and Liana began to wriggle more, her face contorting in a way that could only mean one thing. The little girl began to bawl, and immediately her mother laid her against her shoulder, "Oh dear, there it is. It's okay, honey," She patted Liana's back, and began to turn away, "I'm gonna take her to the ship. This girl's about ready for a nap I think," She could cry it out there, rather than distract all the festival goers with her shrieking. And without risking that August break out into a crying fit of his own. Amani gave Alicio another peck on the cheek, "See you there, when you're ready." With a final look to the Organas that said 'duty calls', Amani waved, and was off.

 

[Dracken Pryce]

Zahara Myneto

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Dracken grunted.

"I wouldn't quite call them a resource," he mumbled, "But our futures do look bleak without them." Though at this point it was difficult to see the future of the Galaxy as anything but bright. Decades their sacrifices had bought them, the longest peace since the Gulag Plague had been bought with the blood of youth and the sacrifice of millions.

"Gascon wouldn't have cut it," he chuckled thinking of the little Zilkin fondly. He could have elaborated but he decided to leave it at that. "What brings you to Ukatis? The festival?"

 

[Ko Vuto]

Location: Ukatis
Tag: Loomi | Jonyna Si | Dreidi Xeraic | Fantine von Ascania

Almost like clockwork another young woman seemed to come out of nowhere and ambush Loomi and Ko. However, what differed from this new person was that they were local, at least from how they looked and their demeanor. Which was easy to imagine after she was so clearly thrown off by a group of colorful characters.

But there was nothing really negative about it. He could never really put any blame on someone who was just surprised, especially in such an insular setting as Ukatis. He listened to how the others mentioned what they would wanna drink before Ko replied. “I’ve always been a fan of tea, and given the different flora on every planet they can reliably be a unique experience.” Ko explained, even if the plants were the same from another world, the soil, weather, environment all could change the qualities of the tea leaves.

Ko then turned his attention back to Jonyna and replied to her question about a master. “Yeah, but I don’t really stress about it like I used to. Sometimes I even wonder if I’ve already found my master haha.” Ko gave a soft chuckle under his mask, and meant what he said in a more metaphorical way.

 

[Liin Terallo]

{{Apologies for the delay. Working double-shifts has kept me occupied, haha!}}

"I am well thank you. The air is a little chilly for my taste, but I am certain to be out of it before the sun goes down."

Arcadia is a world that I am sure to visit some day, if it is allowed. There are ways that I can persuade the Board of Directors into approving it. The promise of trade and credits flowing into their coffers is always appreciated more often than it is not.

I raise my eyebrows in surprise as the Senator mentions New Cov as being an inspiration for Arcadia. That is a pleasant surprise to hear! And with the pauses he makes while he speaks, I am certain that the Senator is wired to his aides somehow. I used to have my own aide that I loved to have around. But tragically she died during a most unfortunate incident involving an attempted kidnapping. Another aide is yet to be appointed.

"I am certain that the Board of Directors will be happy to hear of New Cov's influence on other worlds. Perhaps some day you and an envoy could come for a visit and see it all for yourselves." I offer up a pleasant smile that is not at all fake or unfeeling. For a time when I was earning my position it was my job to welcome and cater to important guests.

I watch as the other guests and locals play among themselves. I draw up my fan and open it to shield myself from some of the water being splashed around. For the moment I feel a little bit like them; and that is of being carefree.

Tag: Desric Terassi Corazona von Ascania

 

[Jonyna Si]

“Yeah, but I don’t really stress about it like I used to. Sometimes I even wonder if I’ve already found my master haha.”

Jonyna considered it. She hadn't really thought about what it would be like to take on a padawan of any form. But...

"Do you want me to be your master? I'll...need to take one eventually, I assume. That's how that works, I guess. One of my old partners told me I was a pretty good teacher back in the day..."

the offer was out there. Maybe having a few Padawans would do the Cathar good.

Ko Vuto

 

[Alicio Organa]

Ukatis Harvest Festival
- Amani Serys - Kahlil Noble - Valery Noble - @Open -​

Alicio gently held August's wrist, waggling it back and forth to return Vera's wave. "Seems the moment's done," Alicio said, with a bit of a smirk, standing up in tandem with Amani, holding Aug close to his chest. Perhaps a little closer as Liana began to cry, already anticipating August to follow suit. He was staring with childlike concern at his sister, though he hadn't started a fit yet.

"I'm gonna take her to the ship. This girl's about ready for a nap I think. See you there, when you're ready."

Alicio responded to Amani's cheek kiss with one of his own, with a mildly worried, mildly understanding expression. "See you soon, loves." Watching them as they left the area, Alicio glanced down at August, shrugging his shoulders at his son. "Looks like it's just you and me, baby." The little half-mirialan blew a raspberry at his dad, his mood seeming to improve.

"Pull it together, man." He chuckled. "Let's go say hello."

Pushing the pram along with his hip, the senator and his child traveled across the street, until they came into talking range of the Sword and Shield. Alicio held August's wrist again, raising it in the air, as if he were surrendering. "Don't shoot! We come in peace."

 

[Kahlil Noble]

"Of course. I know a couple unnatural abilities, mm?"

He flashed a grin, though made no attempt at actually using such abilities. They didn't truly exist, after all. Instead he made sure Vera was at least dried off before glancing towards the family Vera was pointing towards. And smiled.

They seemed to have the same idea, at least, half of them anyway. An understanding nod was all he offered to no one in particular. A crying child was a quick way for a family to be distracted. Then he laughed. "We accept your surrender, Senator. What shall we do with our prisoners of war, General Vera?"

Alicio Organa | Valery Noble

 

[Valery Noble]

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Appearance: Link
Tag: Kahlil Noble Alicio Organa

"Of course. I know a couple unnatural abilities, mm?"

Valery rolled her eyes at that, "None that can teleport you away from the couch if you use one," she said with a smirk before it was time over to meet another cute family. Or, well, half of it — Vera seemed a bit sad that Amani and Liana had to go, but she ultimately understood. Her siblings often cried, and when one started, the others quickly followed suit. It would be better to let her rest up a bit.

When they entered talking range, Alicio held up August's hand, and Vera just giggled loudly, "I'd never shoot you-" she stopped and turned to her dad, who addressed her as general Vera and and referred to them as prisoners. They were the bad guys? Vera blinked and in an instant held Alicio at gunpoint again.

"...sweetie?" Valery asked, concerned about too much Noble shining through right now.

"Mkay. I accept your surrender, Mr. Organa," Vera said with a grin that turned into excited squealing when she looked down at August. The triplets joined their big sister in greeting the other kid with loud noises, and Valery just melted away from a cuteness overload.

"Are you all having a fun time here at the festival?" Valery then decided to ask.

 

[Ryana mina]

Outfit: Jedi Attire
Racyon: pip
Tag: Corazona von Ascania | Desric Terassi | Liin Terallo

The young twi'lek watched the fun family event between the family she smirked but also wanted that for herself one day eventually as she petted the racyon kit cub in her arms. Although she was worried about her past and her being a Jedi would interfere with that she wanted a family some day but only if they where going to be safe and happy. Or at least a found family she didn't hear corazona walk up to her ryana was mildly startled as she jumped a little bit.

"I just found him alone and abandoned and he wanted me to pick him up I do admit he is cute" she said as the young racyon sat there in her arms. As she petted the racyons back she watched him look at the princess and listen to her words the young racyon purred a bit as his ears moved to listen and it looked like the small creature was in thought. She smiled "well he surely bonded quickly to me I'll have to get back to you on if he gives me any force visions or not" ryana said she followed Cora's gaze back to the previous two she was talking to wondering why the young princess came over beyond just to comment about her and the racyon and being polite. The young racyon fell asleep in her arms and Ryana didn't want to leave him behind on this planet like her parents left her behind or forgot about her " so you know if there is any papers I need to fill out to take him home" she said.

 

[Alicio Organa]

Ukatis Harvest Festival
- Kahlil Noble - Valery Noble - @Open -​

Alicio smirked as he entered talking range with the Nobles, transitioning August to his other arm. It would be nice, seeing them again. It had been too long since...

Vera suddenly turned her weapon on father and son, a vicious glee in her eye at the idea of executing her war prisoners. Disregarding any notion of the future, Alicio turned his body to shield August. "Woah!," he blurted out, a nervous grin on his face. Luckily, Vera chose mercy this time, and Alicio was able to pivot around to showcase August once more.

"Thank you, Vera. Um... Let's save the water wars for when Aug is a little older, yeah?" Alicio turned the baby to look at Vera. It took a second for him to recognize her, but once he did, he released a shrill squeak into the Ukatian air, pumping his legs with gusto. And, of course, his little squeals of joy only heightened in volume when he realized the triplets were there, as he babbled incoherently at them. Alicio stepped over, to allow August a more civilized conversation with his peers, before answering Val's question with a smile.

"Yes. It's always a good thing when we can escape Coruscant. The twins were having such a good time... Up until this point." He glanced back at where Amani and Liana had disappeared, a mild frown swallowing his smile. "Lia gripped a racyon kit just a bit too hard, and was a bit upset when it ran away. But it's our only breakdown today, which I think is good." He glanced between Kahlil and Valery, as if asking for confirmation.

"How has it been for all of you?" He cast his gaze around the happy family, before finally landing on it's newest member. "Vera, who's that?," he said, gesturing with his chin to the racyon on her person.

 

[Kahlil Noble]

If Kahlil was worried as Vera pointed her water blaster at Alicio, it didn't show on his face.

But his panic certainly echoed through his bond with Valery. There was, of course, a baby there, and he certainly didn't want the baby to get wet. But he also had faith that his little star knew better. And, thankfully, she did. And without breaking character no less. He let out a relieved chuckle as he nodded to Alicio. Sometimes a child just didn't know better. There wasn't much that could be done about it save for help them learn after.

"Much more lighthearted than the last time we were here."

Valery Noble | Alicio Organa

 

[Valery Noble]

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"I wasn't going to shoot Aug. Just you," she 'reassured' Alicio with an innocent smile. Vera loved chaos, but she was very careful with little kids. Her mom and dad had taught her a lot about handling the triplets, and she had promised to always protect them. Similarly, she was also going to protect Alicio and Amani's kids, so blasting them with a water gun wasn't an option. At least, not until they were a bit older.

There would be some glorious battles in the future.

"Awe, poor thing," Valery then said when Alicio mentioned Lia's little incident with the Racyons. "Vera... summoned an army of them, and tackled another who turned out to be a shapeshifter. The usual for her, hm?" She smirked and placed a hand on her daughter's shoulder, who still had that innocent smile.

She knew what she was doing.

"I think our day so far has been a success," Valery nodded in agreement with her husband. "Our little water fight was fun." She then turned to Vera, as Alicio gestured at the Racyon, but Vera just blinked. "...I'm Vera," she said, not realizing that Alicio was pointing at the little guy on her back, rather than her.

"Sweetie. The Racyon."

"Oh! That's Fuzzy!" she exclaimed with a ton of excitement in her voice again. "He's my new friend." She grabbed him and held him up for Alicio and Aug to see.

 

[Desric Terassi]

w/ Cadence (Eyebot) & Praetorian Bodyguard x 2 // Corazona von Ascania | Liin Terallo | Ryana mina​

"We can only hope it will - and that the same applies to the broader galaxy."

The galaxy was more or less peaceful for the first time in his lifetime. It was hard to say whether it would last, but he would do his utmost to ensure that if nothing else the Alliance did not drag the galaxy back into the chaos of war.

Liin's response earned a smile to match her own.

"That sounds like an excellent opportunity for mutual benefit. I am sure my own Board would be supportive." Even a fairly standard visit could quickly become an excuse to propose some agreements, for example. That sort of thing was Desric's speciality; he left most of the finance and such in the capable hands of others. Usually Cadence.

A bit later he would catch the Twi'lek's statement about paperwork. Right, that was a thing. He kept forgetting that most people didn't have assistants to take care of that; in his defence, droids were fairly cheap... right?