And so it begins.....

[Andulf Nicholas Teraan]

And so it was after accepting his appointment as ambassador to the newly reemerged Republic. Andulf had made good to return back to make the necessary arrangement. Of securing a ship, gathering provision for the trip as well making sure their house affairs were in order while he was away. As he met with his twin sister to make the arrangement. They said their goodbye for now knowing all too well his new appointment was going entail quite a bit of travels off-world.
But as they parted she'd made sure that he took a couple of the house guards along with their captain with him. To which he oblige take as he then set word to the republic envoy for the meeting place as to where he'd hope to begin his task at hand.

 

[Rashae]

Pii system were beautiful planets, especially Pii 3 and 4. One could see the lush greens from orbit. The republic military fleet had an eliptical orbit around both systems having split between pii 3 and 4. The small cadre of medical corvetts around a singular frigate off to the side would mark Rashae's domain. On opposite weeks her little medical cadre of ships would be at one or the other Pii system.

Today though was vastly different. The Medical convoy was set over Pii 3, the 'capital' of the Pii system. One could see a space port in construction. She made sure that was part of the view as she waited for a certain ship to arrive. The Chancellor of the Republic was Master Thorne, but he had to deal with Jedi business. He for some reason left her in charge. The man made sure the Admiral was aware of it as well. Rashae still dealt with everything from her Medical convoy.

The Military made sure there was an ever present patrol of fighters and the orbiting Military fleet could be seen from the Medical frigate she chose to hold the meeting with the Ambassador. It was where she was comfortable. As the Ambassador from Alderaan came close to the system, they were provided instructions to land on the medical frigate. They would soon have an honorary fighter escort along side.

All this was irritatingly unnecessary to the Doctor. She rather get to research and science, not entertain an Ambassador. Here she was though as she promised Master Thorne she would do her best for Pii and the Republic. She was in something a bit less stern than the bloody uniform she usually wears. It was a lovely blue. Blues tend to be her best color and if she was going to be a diplomat, she might as well look her best. Her hair was less stern as part of it was down and the other part was in an intricate pattern and braid on the top of her head.

An assistant came to her and spoke quietly in her delicate ear that the Ambassador's ship was on approach and docking. Rashae nodded her head once and with an escort went down to meet Ambassador Andulf Terran. She stood in confidence as she watched his ship land in the Medical frigate landing bay. He would see ice blue eyes that pierced the very core of what she is looking at.

“Greetings Ambassador Terran, Welcome to Pii system and to the Republic Fleet. “ She would bow slightly towards the man whom was an Ambassador and an Alderaanean Noble. “I trust your flight was without trouble?”

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[Andulf Nicholas Teraan]

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It was then that no sooner had their ship left orbit and entered hyperspace that Andulf took his leave. Opting to retire to his private quarters for the duration of the trip and leaving Ja'rrod deal with things in his stead. To which he dutifully complied with and would only come to his quarters as he requested him to once they near the rendezvous point.

At which time alone in his quarters he then silently walked and sat down in the chair by the desk. He then reaches into his pocket. Pull out a small ebony box which he held and stared at for quite some time in the palm of his hand. Let out a faint sigh as he did so and old memories came to mind. As well the brief meeting he had no sooner had he'd return with his mother in private. When she'd first handed it to him and words spoken that day no less still echoed in his mind at that moment. As was promises made and he so adamantly strived to keep as one hand slowly slip to open the box. Revealing its content that of which was a solitary ring....Teraan Count's ring....a priceless family heirloom handed down thru time and generation.

Something which thought seem fairly small and insignificantly held such a deep meaning to him. For as it was if anything the only thing he had of his father. As with the years of strife, war, and danger that befell their household and homeworld since. Much of what he knew or had known had been lost ...... holding it now in his hand and slowly slipping it onto his finger. Made him somewhat feel at peace that for once despite all the uncertainty that lie before him. In regards to his new post, duties and this new republic.....as in the back his mind, he held onto the thought. That perhaps if nothing else he could have something of his to hold onto. And make him feel in one way or another that he was with him in spirit.

But then the door open and in came Ja'rrod that brought his mind back to the present. He then places to slip and put the box in hand inside one the desk drawers. Turn towards Ja'rrod soon he'd address him and with single nod stood. Walk out of the room side by side they then head towards the bridge of their ship. Just as two escort ship swung over flank them on both side. As they were then guided onto one the Medical frigate ship to disembark. And was met by a fairly familiar face, that of the good doctor he'd happen passingly met before.

“Greetings Ambassador Terran, Welcome to Pii system and to the Republic Fleet. “

She then said in greeting and noted her with the customary slight bow then adds.

“I trust your flight was without trouble?”


To which with the customary reply of acknowledgment he replies back.

" Greetings Dr. Rashae and I thank you for a most gracious welcome and yes indeed. It was if anything an uneventful flight and guess we can now proceed with the agenda of the day. As I rather not wish to take too much of your time with all the formality. And would rather think... hope speak or see this planet Pii for myself. Perhaps maybe speak with you casually later about your thought on things. "

 

[Rashae]

There was a polite smile from the Doctor as Andulf greeted her. Rashae had no heirloom or adornment that spoke of family. Everything she had she acquired through her own work. The abandonment of being shunned by the very ones that were supposed to protect you was like a hot knife to the soul. She clearly remembers the day her father and mother both told her she wasnt allowed home and they couldnt believe what their daughter had become. Even though what had caused that was complete and utter lies. They trusted public opinion then the own words of their daughter. They placed value on what others have said, instead of caring about the truth. The sad thing is that neither of them would know the truth if it slapped them in the face.

Rashae Lovous's success was self made not handed to her or wrought through familial ties. She still was a Lovous by name which held a minor title amongst the Alderaaneans. The young lady gracefully beckoned with her hand towards a waiting Medical Corvette that would comfortably hold the two dignitaries and their escorts.

“I find directness refreshing, my lord. “ this was said as they strode side by side towards the transport. Rashae could play the formalities game with the best of them. She hated it but she could play it.

Once they boarded the Medical Corvette she moved up to the cockpitt as the Pilot had instructions to fly around the old space port that was under a great deal of reconstruction.

“The space port that was here was a derilict. Some of it we have been able to salvage, but the rest has been used to make new durasteel to rework the space port to something useable. As you can see, its still under construction. I understand a great deal had to be gutted and retrofitted to accommodate current technology. “ That was an understatement. The doctor was not going to pretend to know things she had no experience in.

The flight would dip down and head to the surface. “What infrastructure is at the surface was just as dilapidated as the space station. Nothing had been maintained. Once John Ash acquired the Deed to the Pii system, the Republic negotiated terms. The Chancellor acquired some kind of lease arrangement. I am encouraging the citizens that are settling to go for citizenship. Those that fled the issues from the Denon conflict just want a piece of their own.”

It wasnt long when they landed on a pad in a somewhat open field. The Ambassador could see the sorry state of the surface space port was in which was not able to handle ships as yet. That too was under some state of gutting and construction.

“We have a shuttle, barge thing that will take us around. Welcome to the Capital city of Rosh. “ Rashae said as they climbed into the weirdly patched together barge thing that was an open concept transport. It may oddly look like a retro fitted Hutt pleasure barge from Tatooine. Rashae would have no way of knowing its origin.

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[Ja’rrod Categaern]

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It was if anything with great care and diligence that Ja'rrod prepared. Following the current Count Andulf's appointment as Ambassador that both the dowager mother and her daughter instructed him to go with him. In order make sure that he was kept safe and return to them in due time. And so it was that he went as to both aid, guard, and confidant on board.

At which case thought for the most part of the journey was uneventful he at all times made sure not let his guard down. keeping watch and guard of the whole undertaking up till they reached the appointed meeting coordinates. Where they were soon met with an escort and hail message from the republic. After which the ship docked and they were met with the appointed host. Whom no less recognized from the initial meet as being a doctor.

And although he had some reservation of the meet as much of her. He no less turns his attention to his duty and follows close behind the count.

 

[Andulf Nicholas Teraan]

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It was then that he couldn't help notice the smile on the good doctors faces no sooner had he initially greeted her. And in a way how she faintly glances upon the ring on his finger something which he'd assume one versed or had internal knowledge of Alderaan would. Which sort added to his suspicion since he'd first encountered her during the Meeting back in Alderaan. That something about her reminded him of someone who's identity had eluded him for now. At any case, he figured note how she beckoned him to an awaiting medical corvette ship. That it would be something he'd have to take up with her later if and when time permits. As being that for now duty called one which with the arrival and presence of Ja'rrod made apparent.

At any rate, as was it like most times Ja'rrod took lead ahead of him for a moment. Before returning his side as it was the customary protocol with a faint nod the two proceed. And as he did so that the good doctor spoke and he in turn replied.

"Well so do I seeing after all things Alderaan had gone thru....i might as well be forward and direct in my approach. So as not to take or waste too much of time on petty things. Besides, from what I hear your dedication and works in your field. Are at best invaluable as it is notable ..... "

Take a seat by Dr. Rashae side and Ja'rrod seated just across from him while one personal aid sat beside him. While the rest stay on the ship in order make sure it was secured. That the tour began with her show him some of the sites and giving him first-hand accounts of how things were. Which at best he did his best to hide his slight guilt as well sadness. Imagining how or what had been transpiring while he was away. In seeming relative safety and security while entire worlds along with a myriad of beings were...he had pause and push back the thought for now. Before it distracted him from the reason he was here and the seaming possibility. As by then, the shuttle stopped and he replied back to her.

" I thank you for the welcome ...."

 

[Rashae]

There was a polite smile from the delicate face of the Doctor towards the Ambassador. They all filed into the barge that would give them the tour of the city. Both of their escorts and aids filed into the land craft that gently floated along once everyone was on board. The under construction space terminals on the ground was to her left as they went down a sort of street. A lot of buildings were in various states of reconstruction. The city was not very heavily populated at best it was a smallish city, nothing as grand as Alderaan.

“I hope to have a shield generator up next week, but in the meantime we work on housing, food and improving the medical here. Basic needs, but this place is a sitting nerf currently. “ The woman admitted. “Most of the people that lived here were in isolated villages far apart and fighting with each other over basics. Now that their basics are being met, we are working on a cohesive integration between the Denon refugee and republic exiles and the current populace. “

She grimaced a little on that front “its a work in progress.”

The barge would move along as she pointed out one piece of construction or another work in progresss. “The energy supply systems and hospital were among the first to be worked on so it has the most improvements. “

The passed the short three story druacrete and durasteel hospital when she said that. They came to the administrative buildings which were basic two story duracrete building. There was nothing fancy in architecture or any design to it. It was built to function. There was no gardens or points of interest. “Is there anything you would like to see before we adjourn to my office to discuss things?”

This was an earnest questions. She turned to look straight up into his eyes directly. She didnt play the game and she wasn't trying to pull any sort of political coup or one upsmanship. She was far too busy for that nonsense. It was far different then dealing with Master Thorne. While he would dance around some things, she didn't. Rashae didn't possess that kind of diplomatic acuity.

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It was then with Ja'rrod by his side with side glance back at their host. He couldn't quite help note the polite smile upon her face as they all soon filed into an awaiting barge. Which took them down one the road away from the partly constructed space terminal toward what he figured to be the town proper where the tour began. Passing some buildings in a varied state of repair or disrepair which on all account had been smaller in scale and less grand than that of Alderaan. But just the same from what he'd saw thus far this place seemed slightly sparsely less populated than Alderaan.

At which time the good doctor then began to speak...telling them of what he assume been a rough breakdown. Of the current projects in line in regards to the shield generator. And the makeup of the population along with situation at hand which sort garnered a slight grimace from her as she spoke of how that was a work in progress. Which internally he silently understood all too well as despite the outwardly stable appearance of their own House. There had been much that both the wars and his absence had left in need of work on. That weight heavily on his mind but then again he had pushed this thought aside. And focuse his attention to the task at hand.... as he kept a mental note of what he'd saw or was told of during the tour. Keeping silent and mindfully observant of all the going on until such time that she then turn him spoke.

“Is there anything you would like to see before we adjourn to my office to discuss things?”

To which meeting her gaze Andulf then replied.


"Well, There is something else I would like to see that is if you hopefully not think it too bold of me to ask. That of perhaps the inhabitants, quarter districts...and bit more of the city. For if anything I would like to get the opportunity to see for myself the scope of the situation here. So that when we adjourn to your office to discuss things I would personally have a better understanding or idea. Of what if any we need discuss."