A meeting in the white palace

[Sempra the Hutt]

The hallways of the white palace were bustling with activity per usual. Creatures of all species medling with each others business or plotting their own course to take a short cut to wealth and influence through the infameous hutt cartel.

At the heart of the palace its ruler, Sempra Besadii Dhakun rested upon his throne. Several computer screens were lowered from the domed ceiling around him as he recieved guests, associates and servants with different requests.

For the moment though the hutt had called of any audiances. He was a creature of strong traditions and the coming ceremony should be given his undivided attention, even though it was very simple in its form.

He pressed a button and several of the screens rose toward the ceiling.
Then he leaned back and watched the valved entrance of this large room. Many present followed his gaze, knowing that he had summoned one of his employees, or was it a slave? It was hard to tell the difference sometimes, regardless he was clear about that this person should be arriving just about now.

He was expecting [member="Ashalah Ky"]

 

[Ashalah Ky]

Ashalah's footsteps clicked down the White Palace as she strode confidently forward. While one would be nervous being summoned by their master, Ash had no concerns. After working as a slave girl and a servant for most of your life, you learn how to be confident when approaching your master. Any sign of trembling weakness was met harshly.

Finally, Ashalah stood in front of [member="Sempra the Hutt"], instantly dropping down to one knee. Her head was bowed in respect, and she would stay like that until he told her to rise. When she did, she would take a quick glance around at the crowd around her. She was searching for one person in particular. [member="Tiali Orazio"]. If she saw him in the crowd, that would make her day so much better. And maybe it would make this summoning so much more meaningful, if the guy she liked shared it with her.

Her blue eyes snapped back to Sempra and she bowed deeply before straightening. "Great and mighty Sempra," she addressed him. "What is it you require from me?"

 

[Sempra the Hutt]

Sempra raised his large head and making sure his usual slump posture was far more stricter then usual.

"Miss Ky - know that on this day I do not request anything from you." he worded slowly and with intent of keeping her on the wait. It was time for this one.

"You have reached adulthood in my service. And served you have well." he continued and motioned [member="Ashalah Ky"] to stand.

"Stand proud Miss Ky. And accept my blessing and gratidute for what you have done for the hutts." Sempra beckoned a slave with a plate of wine and fruits to be brought to her.

"You have not only tood faithfully for years on my side. You have also accomplished crucial tasks for the cartel." memories passed before his eyes, like when word had reached him about her succesful assassination of the pirate captian on Cyborrea. Or when she had arrived in just the right time on sleheryon to protect him. He took note of it all. And he never forgot.

"It is time for the cartel to see you in your true light." he nodded to her.

"But before I proceed to embrace you. Is there anything, any doubts, any questions you hold in your heart that you need to wash away before me?"

 

[Tiali Orazio]

Tiali stands tall in the crowd unsure if Ash can see him or not, but she will eventually. he holds his favored drink Novanian grog in his hand trying hard not to spill it, occasionally taking sips from the glass.

He Keeps his other hand clear to cheer when needed. This was big for Ash and Tiali was proud to be here for her in one of her big moments within the Cartel.

(OOC: sorry it's not much)

[member="Sempra the Hutt"][member="Ashalah Ky"]

 

[Ashalah Ky]

Ashalah stood tall and let the praise soak into her skin. This was it! The moment she had been waiting for for so long. It was finally in her grasp. With her montrals, she could sense the crowd around her, she could sense the slave approach with the plate without looking at her. Unfortunately, the natural abilities of the Togrutan could not identify exactly who was in the crowd. She couldn't tell if [member="Tiali Orazio"] was there, but she just had to trust he was.

Bowing again, she straightened up before speaking again. "Mighty [member="Sempra the Hutt"], thank you for this great honour. It has been an absolute privilege and honour to serve the Hutts." At his question, she shook her head. "I have no doubts in my mind of the Cartel. My loyalty is absolute." Pausing, she let a smile tug at her grey lips. "My only question is what is the Cartel's next move, and the request to have a status of power in whatever dominion or whatnot is coming next."

 

[Sempra the Hutt]

Sempra licked his lips and nodded at her. He liked this one. she knew how the game worked and she did not try to overplay her own situation. These were the kind of people that were useful to the cartel and to Sempra himself.

Sempra lifted his chin and gazed upon the assembled.

"Then let it be known that [member="Ashalah Ky"] is part of the inner circle from here. Heed her words as one carrying the voice of the Cartel Enforcer. "

Sempra clapped his hands and slaves moved forward with drinks and food for everyone to relish in. The music started and other enforcers started to move forward to congratulate their new sister.

[member="Ashalah Ky"] [member="Tiali Orazio"] [member="Cadan Tazi"] [member="Flannigan Mcnash"]