Private Conflicted Memories

[Alli Vern]

Aurna had another night full of what couldn’t be called dreams. She didn’t understand any of it. It was all from her Aunt’s point of view. As if she was Alli Wren. She didn’t understand it. They didn’t make sense. What more, she seemed to be losing herself the more she saw. It was hard to explain but it seemed that with every vision she seemed less like herself. Her staff was concerned and she couldn’t blame them. It was time to call one of the few people who she trusted. She opened up the holonet and called Matsu Ike . She hoped that she would pick up. She stared at her room, her new prison as she had taken some time off to try to sort through this. Hoping that Matsu answered.

She found herself with habits she didn’t remember forming and her taste in everything seemed to be changing. It seemed that somehow one day she just started changing and nothing seemed to stop it. No meditating or keeping herself busy or fancy sleep studies. It was terrifying. It only seemed to be getting worse. Aurna hoped that perhaps Matsu might know what was going on.

 

[Matsu Ike]

The jedi master had been well enjoying her life... she spent the majority of her time on Ahch-To training the Jadeite as well as working on her own things. She was also spending her time with family and Hanna... their children because she was old and if someone wanted to come to her for trachings they could. She wasn't going to rush out and chase them down. Not worth the time when she had worked to develop a lot of the Artisans improved works here. Then something came to her... the holonet messagiing as Matsu stood up and walked into the one room. Adjusting her robes so they weren't frumpled or looking disheveled to the viewer she turned it on and saw a face she hadn't seen in a long time. " Alli Vern this is a surprise."

 

[Alli Vern]

Aurna looked a mess, she was in whatever she fell asleep in and her hair was suffering from bed head.“I know, I don’t’ really reach out much. I have been so busy with work and things… You helped me a lot at the beginning after my aunt died. I hope my assistant has you on the people to send cards for holidays and birthdays list, if not, I can make sure you are. I digress though. I don’t know who to talk about something with. You might think I am crazy but well here goes nothing. Last month sometime, I started having weird dreams like I was my aunt. I shrugged it off at first but then I noticed things about myself changing habits that I never had suddenly appearing and sudden changes in taste of everything. It feels like every night I lose more of who I am. If that makes any sense at all. Do you know why I would be dreaming of my aunt? I mean I know she died like 20 years ago. Is this something like what you deal with? The force or something? I am just at a loss and was hoping maybe you could help. I think I am losing my mind.”
Matsu Ike

 

[Matsu Ike]

Listenign to her speak the jedi master gave a nod of her head. She didn't know how to approach the subject it wasn't exactly the most... helpful but she had an idea. "Maybe, it would be easier in person though as there is a lot." She said it and stood there still looking. "If you want, I can come to you or you can meet me midway. I don't want to worry you though, this isn't something bad." She bowed her head awiaitng an answer with a small smile before checking her datapad and setting it so that she would be able to take a ship out to meet Alli Vern wherever she wanted to be. She was sending a message to Hanna so that she would know where she was going and to expect her home maybe a little later then normal.

 

[Alli Vern]

"I am in Hypori, Meet you half way? " She asked as she tried to smile. "I can head out right away. I took some time off from Tanlab, so this shouldn't be a problem." She hoped that it was a good thing like Matsu said. Though she wondered in what world was this a good thing? That was the real question. Either way she shared her route with Matsu and ended the call. Heading into her ship given to her by her aunt. It was a very nice ship a LO-203 Furia-class Frigate. She began heading over straight away, only changing before leaving. Her droids took care of the details like usual.
Matsu Ike

 

[Matsu Ike]

Matsu got the information and she was looking at it as she headed towards the seeker class mark II... the upgrades they were looking to put into the ship and some of the other models that they had developed and were popular. Like the yacht based off of the jade shadow. She touched the seeker class though and while it was slightly larger then a normal yt class it was also ten times more well customizable and sturdy with redundant systems that would make it last forever fi she was lucky enough. The jedi master got into the pilot seat and was debating how best to well talk to the girl Alli Vern about it... she knew the truth but it wasn't supposed to be like this... she wasn't supposed to remember... but she was thinking that maybe it would be better if she did. She wasn't a terrible person just had gotten a bad deal from some people in the galaxy who were not around as much or at all anymore. She might be able to enjoy her life again. The ship was leaving the planet and setting an itercept course for meeting with her.

 

[Alli Vern]

Aurna arrvied at the half way point, some time later. Her frigate not engaged in stealth. Though it was primed to be able to. Aurna sat in her room, afraid to go to sleep. It was so terrifying to not know who you were anymore. She watched some mindless show that kept her attention from what she was actually feeling. Something she now understood. The ship was bustling with droid and human activity as it went through the normal arrival checklist. Everything was in order, the hanger was prepped and pilots on stand by. She never understood why her aunt had left her such a huge ship. As nice as it was, she always felt it was a little much but then again she did own two huge space stations and more so she came by it honestly. The characters were fighting, she watched the drama with interest, being wrapped up in the storyline. Matsu Ike

 

[Matsu Ike]

Alli Vern

The jedi master looked at the ship and it was a sight to behold.. something she hadn't seen in awhile before setting them into place. The seeker able to attach and connect with her. The systems for it registering when she rose up and walked towards the airlock. her hands going to her hair with the small bells that were tied within it. Kyberite crystal bells and pontite crystals that were calming and soothing to the mind and body. The connection to the force itself enhanced as with mostof her items. "Aurna, I am here." She said it with a smile to push as much calming energies as she could as this wasn't going to be the easiest thing to do but then it might not totally be worth doing it then. She owed it to Aurna.

 

[Alli Vern]

Aurna walked to the dock door and smiled when she saw that familiar face. She quickly hugged her. She didn't say anything or let go, she just hugged her. Running a business, she always had to keep a tough front but her facade was broken and she just hugged the closest thing to family since her aunt died. She took a deep breath and stepped away. "Sorry, Is it really a good thing?" She asked leading the way to closest comfortable room. The whole ship was lavish, sure it was a vessel of war, that housed hundreds, but it was the former personal vessel of Alli Wren and thus everything was exorbitant, so this simple sitting room which was probably usually used by the crew even was made out of the finest. Aurna sat down and gestured to another seat. "Want a drink or anything? " She had to be a good host. this all was so grating. What was happening to her. Good or not, it was scary to not be in control.

Matsu Ike

 

[Matsu Ike]

The jedi master was surprised by the hug as she was returning it. Allowing a moment and a smile before she spoke. "It is good to see you my dear." The smile remained as finally she was released... a look on her face as she was on the ship once again able to more around. "Some tea if you have it." She didn't drink and she thought that maybe there was a way she could do it... she could tell Alli Vern the truth but she wasn't certain how she would take it. The jedi master moved through the ship though seeing parts of it. The smile was on her face and she waited for a moment. "So tell me, these dreamsyou have been having, how much to you see?"

 

[Alli Vern]

Aurna pressed a few buttons and a few moments later a droid came with tea. “I see different things.. last night they were dirty dreams… with some woman. Other times they are business meetings over Baktoid or working on some product that I know was invented by my Aunt. I saw you in a few of them. Though you were younger.” She looked at Matsu, curious if her mind was making these up or what. She sighed.” So does any of this make sense to you? “
Matsu Ike

 

[Matsu Ike]

Alli Vern

"It does." The jedi master was listening and she held the tea as she took a sip. "And I promised I wouldn't say anything unless you figured it out." She said it and was sitting there thinking of a better way then how she might say it. "Your aunt, wasn't really your aunt. She was Alli Wren, she was the owner of Baktoid and when something happened. As far as I found out she didn't do anything but suddenly her stuff was being dropped on Drukenwell and she was being hunted and given the blame. So she was given an offer for a new life and took it. A jedi and one or two others altered her mind and everything was changed records wise so that you could inherit some but not all of her things."

 

[Alli Vern]

"Am I her? Am I my Aunt... Am I Alli Wren? " She asked speechless and flustered. The visions clicked now and the world went black. Aurna fell towards the ground, her body no longer in control of it self. Meanwhile a whirl of memories flew through her mind, a barrier gone. That is what it was, resistance was gone and now they flooded her mind merging and melding.

Her limp body devoid of motion but a strong pulse and the occasional flutter of her eyelids showed proof of life. It was strange as the memories were supposed to have been erased but perhaps they weren't perhaps they were just locked away and their barrier weakened. No matter what it was too late now.
Matsu Ike

 

[Matsu Ike]

The jedi master was looking at her and as she moved forward she moved quickly. Catching and holding her as she focused on the force and. "That might not have been the best way." She didn't really know a better way... maybe one would come to her but playing coy and twenty questions would have only served to frustrate Alli Vern . So she was going to be honest and direct and now... she was unconscious. "Well this isn't the first time I got to hold you in my arms." She said it with a smirk on her face from many years way way back. The jedi master took her to a place she could be laid down and monitored while she stayed there focusing the force to try and sooth her and let her mind process everything.

 

[Alli Vern]

Aurna would be in the medical bay of the frigate. That is where Matsu would of been directed. However it seemed like she was living through an entire lifetime. That was until she ceased to exist. Alli Wren was back. When she woke up she gasped and tried to look around. Soon the wires were off and Alli or Aurna was up. She looked to Matsu and smiled. "I am so happy to see you, I could kiss you, but I am guessing there is hopefully still an Hanna that would fight me if I did that." She searched her new memories and found that Aurna did a terrible job of keeping up with anyone other than those she had to. Apperantly her new self let her assistant and A.I's worry about that. Well no more. It was time to have another go at things. To do things right this time. Though first she would have to prep. At least the silly girl hadn't gotten rid of her ship. She realized she was staring now. "Sorry I was thinking.. there is a lot to go through. It seems like everything I gave her went to waste, my implants my money, she became a nobody with an expensive space station or two." It made her angry. "These clothes... too, so boring and plain. " All of her well laid plans meant nothing if the person left to execute them didn't.

Matsu Ike

 

[Matsu Ike]

Matsu looked at Alli Vern well Allie Wren again as she spoke. "Yes there is... though the idea of you to fighting over me possibly with mud or jello... there is possibilities." The jedi master tapped her chin to that for a moment before laughing a little. She was glad to see her back but then could feel something in the emotions. "But don't hold it against her or you.... becoming a recluse when people seemed intent to sully any good works you had done, your company and products. She likely just got tired of it." The jedi master though remained there at her side and brought a hand up to touch the strands of dark hair. "Going to have to get you that red back.. this doesn't look nearly as nice."

 

[Alli Vern]

“You are dirty minded as always, I pity your wife. “ She shook her head and tried to sort out everything. It was a lot of information. “I agree, I ponder if I could get my old body back or at least something closer to it. This is cute but there is more than one reason I tried to hide myself. I didn’t want to deal with it. I figure 20 years is enough time to have been in hiding. First things first, is the CIS currently in power have anything to do with the one that sold me out? “ She was petty. What could she say, the galaxy had scorned her. It was a mistake to let her live.

“I see the Omega Protectorate is no longer around. Which is a pity but no matter. I have some revenge to see through. I was declared a War Criminal in a war where I was a neutral party, trying to save my damn shipyards from crashing and instead I was blamed for it. Then all my assets were taken by everyone, the protectorate and the CIS while The republic ousted my ships and my artificial intelligence I had built for them. Deemed them dangerous. ArkAngel bought themselves out because they didn’t want to be associated with me anymore to which I don’t blame them. Is your company ok? I believe you were a subsidiary of Baktoid at one point, I hope no harm came to Sasori.”

Matsu Ike

 

[Matsu Ike]

The jedi master looked at Alli Vern . "The CIS is a mixed bag, it has some peopel from the one decades ago but is mostly new. Less bloated and there have been a handful of Republic. Which reject anything usually not made by the current company of the month. A terrible practice as most companies can't make everything." She said it and Sasori had grown extensively compared to some and worked to improve all of its branches. "But when Baktoid fell, no we weren't hurt, if anything sadly we got stronger because of how many companies became solely one government while we could maintain going to everyone. " She had a look on her face.... "And while revenge might be helpful or make you feel good. There is a chance here to do more then just announce yourself as still alive. Live a little, rebuild and expand your horizons."

 

[Alli Vern]

“You are no fun, I will just put some bounties up and/or maybe donate some funds to some criminals to cause some chaos. Then I suppose I will begin the business of selling my products everywhere. Anything I should know?” She asked with a shrug as she began playing with a data pad and going through some stuff. It was going to take some time to get up to speed. “ I believe I need to make some products people will buy. I doubt any of my old Baktoid stuff is current. So back to the drawing board it is. Oh, I was wondering if you would like to buy some industrial tools, I have Construction nanites that can build things on a microscopic level. Just have to provide them with the building blocks and they will make it all. Could be useful for Sasori. “
Matsu Ike

 

[Matsu Ike]

The jedi master looked at her and grinned. "We were inspired by those types of things. Made the rhion seeds for ships which will use nanites to collect and rebuild or even construct over time." A smile was on her face while she stood there and she was glad to see the look on her face was back... she seemed quite content but the jedi master spoke. "But do be careful, old grudges can be dangerous and there are still people in the galaxy that might take the chance of Alli Wren being back to try and manipulate you... or at least want to turn you to a single government." The jedi master brought up a large selection of Sasoris products and they had worked on some things like baktoid had. "But your products are likely better then some of the other items in the market... now it is less about innovation or interesting and more about trying to get that one notch above someone elses tech."