Private Haunted Treasures

[Gatz Derrevar]

The words "stronger in the Force" sent chills down the young smuggler's spine. That was all but a confirmation that they were dealing with some sort of Dark Side wielder, though, Gatz wouldn't have suspected any less from this place. Still, it was one thing to theorize about it, but it was another to confirm it. Sith, Dark Jedi, or some sort of cultist... it didn't matter who or what they were facing. All that mattered was that he had absolutely no idea what he could do in this situation.

Aside from cower behind the Jedi Master. Which was a very tempting prospect.

Valery even gave him a way out, offered to let him return to the ship without a fuss. Not that she would have had the right to stop him, because the only stipulation they'd talked about was him transporting her to the planet. He really could just turn on his heel and wait things out aboard The Red Night. In any other situtation, he'd already be halfway back to his vessel. It was just the smart thing to do.

But deep down, he knew that if he ran now, and something happened to Master Noble, something that he might have been able to prevent... well, Gatz didn't think he'd sleep very well for quite some time.

"I'd very much prefer 'not to get into it,'" Gatz admitted freely, "but I can't justify abandoning you to deal with it on your own. I certainly wish I could, but I can't."

Gatz sighed what might turn out to be his last sigh.

"And... if things had just been a little bit different," Gatz was surprised by the regret in his own tone, "I'd have been a Jedi myself. And confronting the Dark Side is the destiny of a Jedi."

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Valery Noble

 

[Valery Noble]

Erakhis

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Outfit: Factory Link
Appearance: Link
Weapons: Lightsabers
Tag: Gatz Derrevar

Valery could feel that her offer was tempting, and she honestly couldn't blame him. This wasn't what he had signed up for, and he didn't really seem like the type to take unnecessary risks. He had felt more calculated and considerate from the moment she met him, which was perhaps why the Force had brought them together to team up for this. She needed someone she could rely on, and that is also why he couldn't just head back now.

He didn't want to leave her alone out there.

"I.... appreciate it," Valery said with a kind smile, clearly a little surprised but very thankful. Even if she went out to confront this threat alone, she felt confident that she'd complete her mission. But to have the extra backup was certainly useful. Then he said something that was somehow even more surprising, but she was quick to offer a reassuring smile.

"Perhaps you're not a Jedi, but you have a Jedi's heart." She chuckled to herself and continued walking down the ruined street. With every step, they were getting closer to the source of darkness, so it was growing in intensity as well. But after several minutes of silence, a strange feeling echoed through the Force.

They were being watched.

Valery felt the hairs on her neck rise and shivered while she looked around, trying to figure out what it was. "I uh, am starting to get the feeling that our target may have found the amulet already."

It was as if her own words had triggered something — a loud roar echoed through the empty streets. One that almost sounded human, but was still twisted somehow. Corrupted by something darker, and it was approaching fast.