Private From the Darkness

[Revna Marr]

Lina Ovmar ​

Despite Lina’s non-chalant shrug on the matter of her growing friendship with Alisteri, Revna noticed the shine in the other woman’s eyes and it made her smile in response. It had been a rocky road to get to where they were at now, but it was proof - to Revna anyway - that the Sith Lord could set aside His differences and see beyond His narrow mindset…when He chose to, anyway. And more than that, He could find possible allies amongst those He claimed to despise for one reason or another.

Revna was silent for several long moments as she regarded the woman in front of her, feeling a rather strange but welcome sense of safety and comfort with Lina. She felt a strange warmth in her heart too, knowing that Lina and Alisteri were actually working together. They weren’t hostile towards each other anymore, at least not the extend they could be - and though the connection between the two was fragile at the moment, Revna hoped it would strengthen over time.

She rather liked having Lina around, if she was being honest with herself. She wouldn't admit it aloud, but it felt like she had a family now. More than just the Wonosans, too. She had a Father, and now Lina was almost like a mother-figure, that line blurring with each encounter that they had, each heart to heart that they shared.

Lina responded to Revna’s comments, saying how she had never taken a Darth name or the title itself, claiming how she had never felt an affinity to any singular name, and not taking one was how she had flown under the Butcher’s radar for so many years.

“I…I probably wouldn’t even use my Darth name or title unless under specific circumstances. I am of the opinion that Sith Knights shouldn’t have the Darth title, personally. Darth means ‘Dark Lord’ afterall...and a Knight is not a Lord.” Revna admitted, revealing her thoughts and opinions about it. “But you can’t really deny the fact that common folk don’t really know this, and they have a lot more respect for someone titled Darth, than they do for an apprentice. Caedes said that, to him, it doesn’t really matter if I am a Darth or not. But it will help the people of Korriban to accept me and my given authority easier, if I am.” She paused, pursing her lips for a moment as another train of thought slipped through her mind and her eyes grew a touch misty.

“It is also a significant moment for me because…I think I will be the first Apprentice that Alisteri has ever had the chance to Knight. So…having Him do so and bestow that Darth title and give me a new name…that is special, especially after everything that has happened. I want Him to have that honor.” she finished with a softer voice, trailing off into a murmur as she returned to silence once more. Lina gave Revna’s hands a squeeze, and the young woman smiled, though her mind swirled with so many inner thoughts that were entangled with a myriad of emotions.

Revna’s eyes widened slightly when Lina agreed to be available to her should she need the older woman's help, and glimmered brightly at the word gift. “Oh? I- I think I can do that.” she said with a soft chuckle, before she suddenly felt overwhelmed as all the things she needed to accomplish before then popped back up into her mind. She took a deep breath to steady herself and calm her suddenly riled anxieties.

One step at a time, Revna - she told herself. She was very much like Darth Strosius and eager to overwork and overextend herself when things needed to be accomplished or done. But she had promised Him that she would focus on her recovery and healing, and not overtax herself.

"We still have time. A lot has to be done first. And who knows what may happen between now and then. I've been hearing whispers and rumors that the Imperials are gathering their forces. I can't confirm that, but with the strange feelings I'm getting when I look into the Force, I can't help but think that War is on our horizon. Hard to plan and undertake a royal wedding when one is fighting the neighbors..." she said with a grim smirk, before her gaze became a bit dreamy.

"...Maybe...once the announcement is made...you could help me find a dress or something?" she asked a touch sheepishly, as if uncertain about the request.

 

[Lina Ovmar]

Lina nodded slowly as she explained the need for a Darth title to rule alongside Caedes. Beyond that it was for Alisteri too for him to be able to grant her the title. Perhaps that was why she never took the name. She had been an apprentice to Carnifex when her mother had been killed, she had betrayed him and fled, her path to Master had been carved out by her alone. There had been no one to bestow that title on her. She felt a wave of sadness come over her, followed by gratitude that for all she had been through, Revna was able to be with her chosen family, to have the bonds that Lina was never able to form.

She watched the young woman fade momentarily into her own thoughts. Planning a wedding was no small feat and to take the trials before, Lina could only imagine how much was weighing on her. She wanted to take it from her, that weight that she knew all to well, but these were Revna's burdens to bear, to take them from he would be a disservice.

"War is ever on the horizon." Lina replied to her musings "We will always be ready for it, such is our way. Let the powers that be worry about the war, we will answer their call when it." Lina's own reports, however sporadic told the same story but she did not command armies nor lead a people. Her duty was simply to respond, as, for the moment, was Revna's.

When Revna's sheepish question rose, it struck a chord deep in Lina's chest a wave of affection rose in her chest bringing a lump to her throat. "Revna..." she said softly before swallowing, blinking against the happy tears that threatened to fall. "It would be my honour."

Revna Marr

 

[Revna Marr]

Lina Ovmar ​

Revna found comfort in Lina’s response - in letting the powers that be handle the matters of war and conflict, so she could focus on other things. Like healing, reconnecting with her Apprentices, strengthening the bond she was developing with her Father, and daydreaming about her future coronation or wedding. She wasn’t sure which would come first and though some part of her cautioned not to dwell on it in case something went sour, she couldn’t really help herself.

Her smile widened with joy when Lina told her that she would be honored to join her in finding a dress…or maybe even helping Revna choose the materials to have it built from scratch. Revna became lost in the daydream again for a few moments, trying to imagine what the process would look like but she had nothing to truly draw from, experience wise.

But Lina did.

“What…what’s it like? To plan for a wedding or…something like that? I am honestly clueless about any of it and no one here really knows what it’s like…that I’m aware of anyway. Do you have any advice or wisdom on this for me?” Revna inquired, somewhat shyly. She wasn't too sure how touchy or sensitive the topic was for Lina, especially around her own wedding. It hadn't exactly gone according to plan, and Revna knew she was divorced now.

Still, Lina was the only woman she knew who had been through such an experience and she was the only one Revna felt safe enough to learn from in regards to this next step in her life.

 

[Lina Ovmar]

Lina laughed. She wasn't exactly the best example to provide wisdom where wedding planning and marriage was concerned, especially considering how hers had ended. She patted Revna's hand.

"I'm not laughing at you, dear. I just..." she giggled, clapping a hand over her mouth eyes surprised at the sound that had come out of her. Lina didn't giggle, but the irony of it just made her want to laugh. "Never in a million years would I have thought the daughter of the man who crashed my own wedding would ask me for advice on how to plan one." Another chuckle escaped her.

"Sorry." She cleared her throat. "I...um...just, don't fuss over the tiny details. The most important thing is that you are there with the people you care about. And if social convention dictates it must be a grand ceremony then hire someone to plan it for you. Let them stress."

Revna Marr

 

[Revna Marr]

Lina Ovmar ​

At first, Revna didn’t know what to make of Lina laughing at what she had to say; a silvery-black eyebrow arched slightly at the giggles and, despite her mild bewilderment, she couldn’t help but chuckle back. Lina responded that she wasn’t laughing at her per say - but admitted that she never thought she’d be giving wedding advice to the daughter of the man who had crashed her wedding. Revna’s cheeks flushed red slightly as she averted her gaze, recognizing the irony in the situation as well.

Lina cleared her throat after a minute, before she offered up what thoughts first came to mind. Revna nodded, taking mental notes about these things. Don’t worry about the small things, and if custom dictated that it be a grand ceremony then it would be a huge help to her to hire someone to worry about those details.

“I-uh, thank you for the tips.” Revna started, her cheeks still pink. “I…guess it is kind of ironic that I ask about these things…considering it was my father that did…what he did. But…you’re the only woman I know, besides Srina, that could maybe help me with this. And clearly my father likes you better than he does Srina - as he’s allowing you to come and go freely aboard his ship.” She said with no small amount of humor laced within her voice. “The only other woman I could have asked about this sort of stuff would have been my mother but she’s not here anymore.”