Eye of the Needle (Countess)

[Shane Sisko Skirata]

[member="Countess Calum Teramo"]

This was a treat mostly because as he strode through his ship taking in each part of it, the crisp clean uniforms were displayed. His vod had been fighting and so had he but the Reckoning was outgunned in most situations sure it had preformed at Valen and helped disable the sith flagship. He had been sitting on that and that he had delivered the stealth shev to Dromuund Kaas to get the others onto the ground before Larraq had arrived. He wasn't totally sure that was a good idea but a small smile had appeared on his face.

He was meeting with a friend of the Skirata clan the Countess from Teramo and newest member of the Willamina clan. She had done well on Empress Teta and saved her sister Basaba, Basaba was a friend Shane owed much to so when asked to let the woman on his baby he was more then willing to let her come and enjoy the ship. He moved through the Reckoning and stood at the airlock as the shuttle arriving to meet them was coming, rubbing his facial hair while making sure his uniform was straight and tidy. A large smile coming upon his face. "Countess welcome to the Reckoning."

 

[Countess Calum Teramo]

Taking a few deep breaths one due to the fact that she knew who this one ship she would be boarding. The other fact was that he didn't know all the reason why she had put in a call to one of the Willamina clan sisters closest clan friend. That would soon change knowing that this could put this ship in danger, from unknown ship or ships. That much was clear each day that passes by that she was in danger every time she would come visit. Loosing family members already, to cover who really was pulling the string. Had to make sure that a very close family member was safe but also the one next in line to take over as Countess of the Greater House Teramo. Even more to make sure that the House would fall make way for one of the Lesser House here on Sereno.

"Thank you Captain Skirata, may I say you have a fine ship from the out side I hope its just as fine if not finer inside, good sir.", steeping off the ship came the royal guard behind her. She was one didn't need the guards herself. Loyal every one of them to the House of Teramo but it was what lay hidden behind those royal guards that now how some training on one of the many training fields around Mandalrian space.

"If it pleases you, we need to be on the way.", wanting nothing more then to put some distance from Sereno. It had taken some very much long talks long with getting through her prideful Aunt to see that this was the only way to protect what she held so dear to her. Knowing it had been a few years know that she had lost her own husband to what was to be a freak of nature. Now even in the back of her mind with what has taken place these past few weeks to month was it really that it seem to be.

Putting her small hand upon the Captain shoulder. "I fear I was very vague upon the manner of my pick up from Serenno."

Looking over her shoulder to the formation of the royal guard. Waiting for Captain Skirata responds to her words and manner. Letting her eyes that show no fear or worry behind them to lock on his eyes to show how urgent this was to leave. "I give you my word as a vod and Clan sister of the Willamina that after we are in hyperspace I will give you explain. "

[member="Shane Sisko Skirata"]

 

[Nephesh Raivah]

It was what lay behind the royal guards of the house of Teramo. Neph was very scared little lady right now. One knowing that most of her dear cousin royal guards had armor on head to toe. This not able to see their face. To her those mandalrain from the first time she had seen them on her planet of Serenno scared her dearly. To the point that making her own choice to leave the city in light of the quiet life in the country. Knowing that her own heart long for the city life. It was the lights and sounds but also how much there was to do. Unlike in the countryside where there wasn't much going on but bird watching.

Then came the manner that she had to be brought on this shuttle only to cause her to shed more tears from her eyes. Causing them to redden more, to the fact that knowing that her dear close friend that double her as a decoy would met a fate she wished not to think about. Just hoping it was just quickly over for her. Why did she had to volunteer for this knowing it would end her life at the end. Knowing that she had to be fully cover from head to toe to be able to get those that seeking her out to follow her dear friend then her. Be strong had been her mothers last words that they would be together very soon.

Knowing her place here she would stay behind the guards until called upon. Until then she would morn her own friend those others that knew since childhood to get her off the planet safely. It was what waiting her unknown to her one being that she would have to be place under the eyes of these barbarians. All she saw when she look at her reflection in there vision was they was train killers that had a lust for blood.

[SIZE=14.6666669845581px][member="Shane Sisko Skirata"][member="Countess Calum Teramo"][/SIZE]

 

[Shane Sisko Skirata]

[member="Countess Calum Teramo"] @Nephesh Raivah

Shane looked at her, taking in the first feature of the young woman that beautiful red hair that caught the eye. Her royal guards were welcome and he nodded his head ever so slightly for a moment before moving forward and taking a small chance to place a hand on her shoulder. "It is alright, I am use to stranger requests. You wouldn't believe some of the things your clan sisters have asked me to bring them because they were in the middle of their "season"." He chuckled to that as he knew full well from observation what the Willamina's did when they were in season.... He made sure he didn't visit Dxun in the winter so the bundles could be around in the spring.

Then he saw the little girl and was walking while motioning with his hand for them to jump to hyperspace. The ship was going to hyperspace and he was moving towards the briefing room for them. He was curious but standing tall and ready with a small grin on his face now. He did wonder about this one, she wasn't as gruff as the others and he had met the nice sisters. The ones who didn't just grunt in mando'a with their blades and maalraases. This one wasn't a Dxun sister she was adopted which meant she had been with Tysk... "So how it that old Spitfire doing, your clan mother Tysk. ME and her in the day used to wage war on anyone who crossed us."

 

[Countess Calum Teramo]

Walking and listening not saying a word even after the hint around the clan sisters season of enjoyment. This bring heat to her cheeks before she could look around from him as if making sure that Nephesh was coming around. Shaking her head at the fact the pour thing had been crying again. Wanting to say something about this manner in front of others. Only to stop herself knowing that she young once to. Still the mando had change some things in her. "Oh, Tysk she doing great up to her busy self, then again I haven't been to Dxun for a while." as she waited to make sure the doors came swiftly shut.

Knowing all good well that there was no spies among the ship crew. Still one couldn't take a chance could they. "A lot of things I find strange like there mating stick as much fun as it seem some sister have with it, I personality am still trying to get us to the idea.", give a uneasy chuckle to the fact this was a subject that left unspoken. After which she removed her traveling cloak nodding to Nephesh to do the same. After which came the royal blue dress with black inlays. After all the last time they met she had on her armor pieces. "Its been a long few days, forgive our un keep dresses." laying her cloak over her arms for the time being.

"Now where to begin, oh yes first things introductions are in order. This lovely young lady is my dear cousin Nephesh of the Lesser house of Raivah.", as she let her arms rest upon her. As for the state she is in, that I must ask for grace upon. Seeing she does not understand our culture of staying strong showing no weakness in the face of danger. I fear that I might have brought great danger to you and your crew by taking us on board.", as she look into Shane eyes upon which one could tell of that of great strength she had in these times that one should only know of fear.

[member="Shane Sisko Skirata"]

 

[Nephesh Raivah]

Looking down at the floor until she her a slight clearing of the throat from her cousin. It was her cue to take off her traveling cloak as well. After which she had on a very plain looking green dress her mother choice. Only to look at her cousin very curious "Mating stick...", just what kind of company was her sweet cousin keeping these days. To find herself looking or at less trying to stare at the wall. To find herself listening only to cause her to sadden her eyes more. "Yes, I was very fond of my Uncle, and the Countess father.", the way she was speaking as if he was no long living among them. It had came quiet a shake and blow to the House of Teramo only to cause more tears to be shed. Finding a hand upon her very shoulder. Giving what to be a smile only it wasn't a very heart felt one. To many loved ones she had lost these past few weeks.

"Forgive me Mi"Lady I have over step my bounds in these suject manners.", speaking that telling this strangers all there problem. To start to play with a part of her dress this for many reason one being that she didn't want to see her cousin face as it was not understand why she could be so "I must also say that I very grateful to be on board such a find ship."

[member="Countess Calum Teramo"]

 

[Shane Sisko Skirata]

[member="Nephesh Raivah "] [member="Countess Calum Teramo"]

He looked at the two of them and smirked more at the mention of the mating stick as he rubbed his head. Feeling the spot where he had been hit by one before. "Oh there is no danger, someone dumb enough to attack this ship will face some problems. I am not one for letting things hurt my guests or my crew." He kept that smirk on his face cause fear was a good thing in the long run it could keep you alive. It kept things going the right way while he motioned to the seats for them as he tapped the table.

"Don't you worry ladies, I have plenty of weapons on board and there is more then enough going on with all of this to keep you safe. Think of this ship as your home for the time being and prop your feet up while having a drink." He waited for them to sit and went to his chair while sitting down and holding his hand over a section as it opened revealing a bottle of Corellian Whiskey that they could all share if needed. "Would either of you like a drink ladies?"

 

[Countess Calum Teramo]

Not one to enjoy herself in these kind of actions that her clan sister seem to enjoy regularly. "Oh the joy of being around the Clan Willamias.", as she let herself set down. Giving away amused chuckle, if this what it took to think about something then what going on down on Serreno. Then that what would have to be. Giving away to a curious, "I"m surprise your not drinking that Detta brother drink...what it call serial no circle of some sort of life...oh anyways whiskey would be fun for me, Captain Skirta." as she reach over to after letting the captain take a drink only if he desired to. Knowing that her dress wasn't one to be bending over. As she set up right was a bit of tint to her cheeks. Finding herself harder to keep herself the very calm and nothing bothering her.

Getting back to Nephesh word about her dear father, "Yes my sweet dear, Count will be dearly missed, at less something we can't change or look back on to what would saved his life. ", as she took a deep sigh wanting nothing more then to take a few more turn with the whiskey. It wasn't like the Countess to not act all propore like. At last this whole thing about her family and the house being plotted against was taking it toll. In her eyes fear the one thing that she keep hidden so well." as she sat quiet for a while she had said all she was going to say for fear of letting her motion get the better of her. That was one thing would do that was to take it out on those that need to be cut down and done away with. That she would need to bring both her sister clan together but also the Detta brothers if they want to blow things up.

[member="Shane Sisko Skirata"]

 

[Shane Sisko Skirata]

[member="Countess Calum Teramo"]

Shane poured her a drink in a glass and had his own. Then there was a third one for the other cousin as he looked at her so quiet and sad. "Going to be okay, there are many things I have learned but it is this. Family is always with you, keep them in your head and they can never be taken away understood." His attention went back to the countess and he did notice her dress but better not to make to much reference about ti. He was being civil after all and this was a guest on his boat. He could get to know her the entire length of the trip. "Now I don't know what your constitution is but drinking that swill is not the best. This right here is the finest from [member="Chloe Blake"] and her company on Corellia." He smile remained, his glass raising up while he silently toasted for himself to the ones who had fallen in battle.

 

[Nephesh Raivah]

Taking a the glass that was handed to her by Captain feeling that she had to say something. Mummbing softly but very quietly, "thank you sir, yes family is everything for me the way I was raised but so is the people that you sever my dear lovely cousin taught me that at a very early age." Giving her a nod of respect for her cousin before she let herself sniff at the drink even those she heard of this drink she never tasted. As the lique hit her own throat it burn all the way down. Thinking it best not to take another sip. She held it in her hand to be polite. Looking over to the Calum she seem to have no problem down the strong burning liquid.

[member="Shane Sisko Skirata"]

 

[Countess Calum Teramo]

If it was just for a second on Calum face it had a pride in the way she looked at her cousin. "You missed one thing dear Neph it was my father and your mother that taught me these very foundation that our family is build upon. Duty, Honor but most importantly Family.

it seem strange to be quoting some of the some thing when she brought into the clan and mandalrain. Be the very things she was taught growing up. Along with the Duty she had to sever and take care of those under her House and the common people that roam their House lands and severed either in the House of Teramo or one of the Lesser house under the Greater House of Teramo. Waiting for her glass to be refilled before raising it.

Her is to my father Count and Lord Victor of the Greater House of Teramo maybe he rest in please his killers get what they have coming to them. Every last one of them."

@Nephesh Raivah [member="Shane Sisko Skirata"]

 

[Shane Sisko Skirata]

[member="Countess Calum Teramo"] @Nephesh Raivah

He refilled the drinks and listened to both of them, their ideals were good. Not what he was used to but they were good. It was all about how you perceived the galaxy and what they were doing for family and their clan well he could get behind that as he sat there pouring another for himself. Her wanting revenge and justice was also something he could understand as he sat there and spoke. "Oh I can assure if all goes well they will one thing you have to remember when you are adopted into the clans. You mess with one of us." His smirk was there. "You mess with ll of us and your big sisters they really don't like it when people mess with their clan."

 

[Nephesh Raivah]

Her own eyes got big as saucers. Looking from both of them then back after which time as she just sat there for a while listening to them speak. After which all came to much for her their talk of gun and bloods. "Is there a place that I can go to rest up", as all she was very much wipe after the last few days. Knowing that at less on here she wouldn't have to worry about getting shot in her sleep.

"Oh just point me the way,' after which time sat the full glass of whiskey down. Getting herself up as she waited for the Captain to send her on her way.

[member="Shane Sisko Skirata"]

 

[Countess Calum Teramo]

Knowing that their talk was bothering her. After all Nephesh had been through she wasn't one to want there to be blood shed. Giving the captain her glass that seem to be half empty again. To put her own hand upon her shoulder to give her the support she need. As she turn her head back to the captain. "If you don't mine I will walk her to where every she can lay down."

@Nephesh Raivah

 

[Shane Sisko Skirata]

[member="Countess Calum Teramo"] @Nephesh Raivah

He looked at them both and nodded his head. "Of course of course, crew quarters are right down the hall we have spare rooms set up for the two of you. Take all the time you need." He rose and moved towards the door to guide them out and looked at the red head. He gave as much concern as he could but there was more there he wanted to reassure them and make sure they knew everything was going to happen from this correctly. Their family would have justice just like with all good things had to know how to wait. Had to prepare and plot and posse up. "You look like you could use more rest as well, I know things can be trying but this is why the clans are strong."

 

[Countess Calum Teramo]

After what seem a while as their bags was brought to what to be very plain quarters. To the countess wasn't bothered about this, until she found herself in conferrable clothing once again. After what seem to be a hour letting her cousin fall a sleep. Herself trying to do the same with no rest. After which time she pick up a thin wrap around, with bare footed so not to wake up Nephesh she made her way out of the door.

Finding herself wondering the halls until coming to a room that had a good view of the stars only the stars was just a blur. Manning not from her view point. She just need a place to curl up to think for a while. Clearing her mind would be the only way she could fall asleep. Finding what seem to be a couch that seem to be some kind of study or a place of relaxation. Leaving nothing for her to question as she saw a few books here and there. Some plants which didn't bother her at all.

It didn't take long before before her eye lids became heavy. Finding herself drifting in and out of a light sleep. Only to fall back to sleep then coming to when she heard but the slightest noise. As she let herself think of everything that had happen over the past few weeks to a month. this only brought a mix of emotion from her only to cause her to mumble from time to time.

[member="Shane Sisko Skirata"]

 

[Shane Sisko Skirata]

[member="Countess Calum Teramo"]

He had left them to their room for it all as he went to his quarters. They had plenty of time needed in hyperspace but he didn't worry about it. He changed out of the uniform and into comfortable clothing to better handle the situation while he walked around very much still the professional and saw that his study had been opened. Not a bad thing but few went in there unless they could help it. it had him moving to check while he stood there for a moment in the doorway and looked at the woman who had fallen asleep on the couch. Not the best for it but he entered only because she had a bed where she could be and didn't need to sleep on a couch. He sa down across from her and spoke placing a hand on her shoulder. "Hey, you alright? There wasn't a problem with your bed was there?"

 

[Countess Calum Teramo]

Not meaning to do what she did, but what would someone like her being trained. Fulling into reaction now as she felt the hand upon her shoulder what happen next she would take full responsibility. After all some of her dreams wasn't the best lately. Already on nerve on what could only be giving with what been going on Sereno. It was only after her own eyes full open to her surprise who she looking at only to jump back up. To the couch itself trying to pull up her straps.

"I"m ..a bit jumpy ..I..can't sleep much lately..."

[member="Shane Sisko Skirata"]

 

[Shane Sisko Skirata]

[member="Countess Calum Teramo"]

He looked at she jerked awake and pulled his hand away from her shoulder. "Whoa now it is okay I promised you'd be safe on my ship and I am a man of my word." He sat there but had his hand away from her to give her space. "I know it is hard but being here you can relax. We shall have to work on it all so you can get a good night sleep." He offered her a smile and just sat there looking at her. "Breathe in and out and when you are ready tell me all about it, not what you said before. Having people wanting to kill you is a dangerous thing but you are more scared then that, a mandalroian faces death almost on a daily basis."

 

[Countess Calum Teramo]

Letting her own breathing get under control again as beads of sweat ran over her body. Close her eyes upon which she could do nothing more for the family that been lost. "Do you know what it feels like to have your own blood your kin to kill your family and want your own blood to stop flowing." , as she open her eyes to stare right into his dark eyes. As she wanted to search for the meaning of this all. "What it like to be born into wealth and society to watch your own people get cut down in the streets, because of your own choices of joining what they see as the enemy the nothing but barbarisms but have learn to call them your vods." , as she lend back on the couch not really carrying what exposed or not. Taking her legs up into her chest.

"Captain I have it has cost my Great house to divvied it uncover that your own mother wanted my fathers and mine hearts tore from our chest her own Lesser house could take the spot of Greater house to be on the Court of Counts. You see its one thing to go to battle at less you know who your enemies are here its like steeping into a pit of glass snakes they are hidden until they strike." , as she just looked off into some direction to just stare that what she did for what seem like forever.

"In my world there is never black and white, in any matters if I let this go uncheeked then it will look as if Greater Hous of Teramo is weak there causing a civil war between houses Greater and Lessers. Then comes the mandalorains since Sereno is under the mandalrian rule if only by the sign territory, I don't want to see my whole planet turn into a blood field. I know what needs to be done but to do this I need the help of my clan and of other clans to help stop this before it becomes this.", as she let a long sigh take her breath way.

[member="Shane Sisko Skirata"]

[member="Shane Sisko Skirata"]