Hightower

[Nico Ike Qarmast]

Nico felt herself stretching out, here on the world she was getting a better view from the nice little place she was working on. Huge sections of the planet had been geting worked on but here around the lake front itself... she could see the fields before they came ot the fencing and walls of the outdoor area. Protected and almost natural looking with the off white and stone colored structures. Before it led to the cliff face and the building itself, Nico had a chance to test out some of the beds in the hotel like area of the resort. A retreat as it were where people would be able to come and commune with the jedi, to learn from them and even those who worked in the temple but were not jedi.

She herself though laid there letting the trail of black hair go to the smal of her back. Night clothing was lightly pressed when she could feel the warmth of the room after the hot summer night here on the planet. She waited for a moment looking over at her small pack of equipment, everything that was set up and in her bag including her saber gauntlets. Her robes... well bodysuit that was the synthmesh and she could feel it qalmost through the fabric with a smile appearing on her face. Rising out of the bed and letting her hair fall around her shoulders and back to frame her, then she slowly moved it aside and stretched out her arms.

THe sound of them cracking and popping as she got into position with a small smile on her face. Interest and intrigue going around when she could see across the lake the gleaming of the silver temple itself. The small tower in the center of the lake and off to the far distance there was the large estate and castle like area of the miners guild. Everything that had been being built up here along the lake. The expansion of the silver templke itself so it was a larger and more robust location... the royal family coming to be a better part of everything that they were doing. She knew there were more atrisians here as well.

"Hmm come on, you need to wake up. Can't sleep all day." Nico said it while she looked around and waggled her eyebrows up and down quickly. Fastening her hair into a tight ponytail that was keeping strands out of her face. So that she could move around and put on the dancers jedi robes, form fitted synthmesh along with the dream silk before she secured the part around her neck, her boots being connected and she changed the coloring to better match and go with her sabers that were on her wrists now. The gauntlets themsel ves sleek and more form fitted until she clipped the belt around her waist.

 

[Viathae Qarmast]

[member="Nico Minuro Ike"]​

It has been a while since she had left Voss in pursuit of what the force was. Even though she haven't officially left the Silvers, she wanted to get away from them for a little while. Infact, she wanted to go back with Nico and see how her master and lover was doing. It would give her a break from all that heavy thinking she had been doing for the past few years. It's already been quite hectic for her, and she needed to relax. after all, isn't that what Jedi do? Her mind was not really all that clear when she kept thinking, even when meditating, questions still bothered her. She had that sense of trouble, and worry, and a bit of fear as well. Things that can lead to the path of the Dark Side, which she does not want.

Viathae was asleep and kept having these weird dreams that were popping into her head, namely that of what she can't explain. Many of them could of been force visions that could lead to a puzzle of what there was to come, or just simply mind tricks left over from her overthinking. The force was a strange beast, and Viathae was still ignorant to truly contain it's ability. But this time, she felt at peace. Especially holding Nico when she was asleep. Her warm body was all she needed. Nico was what she needed the most. In fact, she can't really live without her lover and master, for she had been an important part of her life. She then opened her eyes slowly and gave a groan. She was wearing nothing and was not ready at all. She rubbed her eyes and got up from her sleep.

"Mmmnnhhh... I haven't had any rest for the past few weeks..." she said. "I've been always sleeping abruptly before being pulled into things... but now..." she glanced up at Nico and rubbed her eyes. Her Mandalorian armour was nearby her piled a bit alongside her lightsaber and her blaster. She fixed her hair a bit and glanced out at the lake. "It's pretty good I've managed to get some rest however, and sleep like a normal person."

 

[Nico Ike Qarmast]

[member="Viathae Qarmast"]

Nico was looking at her and she had a small grin on her face now. Looking at Via who had well she had been learning, a lot about some of the others. It wasn't Nico's place to bad mouth and say things Nico was looking over at the lake, then she looked at the sleeping woman there. Grabbing the sheets as she pulled for a moment and then spoke. "well that is good, now come on and get up. We can go and do anything and the beast masters from the temple said they have gotten some new species. Might be able to get you a pet for when I got to go and do important jedi like business." NIco said it when she was looking at all of it, standing there as she was ready for anything here, after they went to Weyland well she was thinking about pets from their talks, from the ice planet they had found the armor and holocron on for Via. It was a great thing though as she had seen and had a ropo pet. She stretched out putting a hand in her hair before sitting on the edge of the bed. Her fingers feeling the silkiness of her hair. "Hmm plus well with all of the craziness going on in the jedi orders it is nice to get away somewhere nice and fun."

 

[Viathae Qarmast]

[member="Nico Minuro Ike"]​

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A new pet? Hmm... that's something that she was liking already. She smiled glancing at Nico as she felt her hand go on her hair and glanced at her eyes and nodded. "The other orders are going crazy, yes. It's quite a shame honestly. I was expecting better from them, but they seem to be no different. Their minds are clouded by their ignorance, and are trying to prove themselves to be a one up from eachother. It's quite a shame honestly." she leaned up and gave a soft stretch. She gave Nico a soft kiss on her lips stroking her back softly, and smiled. ​

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"So what exactly are we going to do today?" she asked her as she force grabbed her Jedi robes, her blaster, and her lightsaber. She then got her Mandalorian boots and her glove that was like an army knife to her. She didn't really need heavy armor since they were on a rather peaceful world, and she was near Nico of course. And the fact the planet requires more mobility, it would make sense if she would have more agility too.​

 

[Nico Ike Qarmast]

[member="Viathae Qarmast"]

'Well today.. I got nothing much planned, there is construction eforts going on, there are sections of the temples being worked on and since the silver jedi pulled out of space here well.... the jedi who remained are going to be working to pick up the slack. We don't have the benefit of just saying "I want to be here and protect these people cause my reasons" We are jedi we are supposed to protect everyone and not be little wussies about it." If she wanted things to be easy she would have kissed political backside like some of the other jedi had done to advance to higher positions and then dictate how things were going to be. Instead she was here enjoying her time as a jedi and seeking to make something with Via. :Also we can look at private homes with hangers since the Dawnstar is finally finished."

 

[Viathae Qarmast]

[member="Nico Minuro Ike"]

With her clothes on, Viathae strapped on her utility glove and begun to fix with some of the settings on it, before pressing a button to conceal it and placed her lightsaber on her belt. She got up and glanced around for a bit, and straightened her hair. She nodded. "Defensive pacifism. It's something that I strive for either way." she said. "War should never be a thing, but it always will be. However, it doesn't have to be like that." The logo of the New Mandalorians was on her plate, where hse glanced down at and back up at Nico. "The New Mandalorians is something I wish to form as a more official government, should I find a new home for our operations away from Voss. With the Silvers now out of that region, our group has no where to really call home. Therefore, many of our members are abroad, as is our small group of aid workers that had joined us from the Silvers. "

Politically, as a Jedi, Viathae felt like a hypocrite. She knew she was one of the peacemakers, a defender of the galaxy. But now, she felt like a warlord, someone who would form something that would be a political entity on the star maps as a faction... Something about that made her worried about being called not only a traitor, but a hypocrite as well by other Mandalorians. But if she was to ensure that peace comes, she had to make sure that was established first.

As she stopped thinking about it, Viathae glanced at Nico and heard something about the Dawnstar and scratched her chin. All she really wanted, was Nico, and to be with Nico forever. But with this chaos, how can that even be possible? Much responsibility came before Viathae, and she had no time to think. "Mmm... that does indeed sound ideal. I'm pretty sure there's a few homes located in some isolated areas in the Outer Rim where there is little to no massive activity from others. The more isolated, the better in my opinion. I'm pretty sure we'll find a good home there." she said.

 

[Nico Ike Qarmast]

[member="Viathae Qarmast"]

Nicoi looked at her and with them both standing there she was getting a small chance. "Well then we should get looking, might inspire something for your new mandalorians as to where they can go." She said it with a small grin on her face and had an idea of where she was wanting to see what they might be able to discover. Leading the way out as she interlaced her fingers with the other woman's togo out into the cool morning air. She could feel it on her face before sliding into the outer cloak of her robes going towards the lake. "Now where to begin, we have all of these worlds and honestly... it would be fun to get a nice place like one of the old silver temples and just renovate it into something for the both of us. Add in all of the new shiny pieces themselves and some droids for protection along with the peoples."

 

[Viathae Qarmast]

[member="Nico Minuro Ike"]

Hearing her, Viathae gave a nod and scratched her chin. She heard Nico speak about them looking for something and well, something to inspire her. Maybe that could be helpful, but Viathae didn't know. She felt her hand being interlaced with Nico's and held it, feeling comfortable and centered in her mind that her lover is holding onto her hand. Her mind begun to relax a bit, especially with the cool morning air. The peacefulness of this place was wonderful. The force was so strong, yet it was so peaceful. Possibly the most peaceful in the galaxy. Somewhere that she will probably never have the ideal to colonize for the New Mandalorians.

Viathae glanced around and scratched her chin with her other hand and nodded. "It would, actually. Perhaps preserve it a bit so it won't ruin too much of the feeling. Make it feel more like our home here on this planet so we can come back here, should our lives do not match for political squabbles, and retire here together." she said and shook her head. "I'd prefer you and me alone. The droids are fine, but the people... no thank you. I do not want them to encounter us in our more... interment sessions." she hinted at their more... private sessions they had. "Besides, I'd appreciate it if I could walk around without anything on me without fear of anyone around. Droids are luckily adjustable and won't mind at all."

She glanced out into the lake and breathed. Could they really reform the New Mandalorians...?

 

[Nico Ike Qarmast]

[member="Viathae Qarmast"]

"Well then if you want someplace to walk around with nothing on, you shall have a place to walk around with nothing on." Nico said it and having her hand in Via's was something more... she felt calmer, more at ease and ready for anything before she was leading the way out into the open air. Seing everything around them and on the lake she could hardly wait to try it out and see it all for herself. Nico had a few ideas of where they could start though and was beaming practically as she saw it in the distance, against the one clif face for them the retreat that had been created by the empress on the world. They might be imperials and ancient atrisian's but they weren't like the empire anymore. "Ah the retreat is beaiutiful, they have nearly finished with it."

 

[Viathae Qarmast]

[member="Nico Minuro Ike"]

A sigh of relief and a smile came to her lips. Viathae is that type of person who enjoys walking around in her own home without any restrictions applied to her. She stroked her hand with her other hand and gave a soft squeeze. She glanced at the cliff face and wondered about this planet's history. Considering it has been around for so long, she wondered how the Old Empire and the Sith Empire never managed to touch this world, and how it's still peaceful and strong with the force? And the energies that was just around here... didn't really felt like a Jedi's force energy, but more of both the light and the dark. This neutral presence was also felt when she sensed deeper into where the last Jedi of the very old order was before they disappeared from the books in that era. It was an interesting feel to say the least. She then glanced at Nico, concentrating her energy onto her and felt a very warm, soft energy. That of love, that of companionship. She came close to Nico and softly kissed her cheek. She gave a nod about the retreat.

"Indeed. Our retreat will be amazing." she said. "Especially with the Porgs and the other creatures that are all around this place. It's quite nice to be on a planet that is teeming with life, and the force that surrounds them. It's a good place to meditate, and it's even more better when you're here... it brings balance to my mind. I no longer feel the worries nor stress, nor constant trouble that plagues my mind. Meditation doesn't really work well when you're not around your lover, nor when you are in situations where that is not possible. But here? I feel at ease. Let's hope no one attempts to occupy this world. We should just very well make it our own. While at the same time, I reform the New Mandalorians."

 

[Nico Ike Qarmast]

[member="Viathae Qarmast"]

"We can do it all" She said it with a grin on her face though while she was looking out here on the world. Porgs would be something to have and fun to see, other creatures like the silverwings would be something you wanted to learn about before Nico looked towards the ship that was docked there with a grin on her face. "We have more then enough things to work on and reforming the mandalorians is a big task, I don't know how the current climate will be with all of the groups that seem to just want to attack and destroy everything." She said it and was walking now as she could feel the calmness of the force around herself and on the world.

 

[Viathae Qarmast]

[member="Nico Minuro Ike"]

Do it all she said? Perhaps it can be possible. Besides, Viathae had allot of trust in Nico. She was the love of her life, and if she was going to help out in trying to restore the New Mandalorians, she had to find someway to do it. But how? How can she reform the New Mandalorians with such a state in the galaxy? Luckily, no one might not be able to occupy this world, and their retreat might be pretty safe from the outside world. She felt her calm come back to her, and smiled. Viathae glanced around and scratched her chin. She took a slow walk alongside Nico and glanced out at the water. She breathed and looked. "The true path of a Mandalorian should not be of that of endless war, but of peace." she said. "Not completely stop fighting, but to fight to defend those who are your brothers. The Mando'lore's words were not to kill everyone, but to only fight for your brothers, should they be in danger. Many have lost the true meaning of the Resol'nare."

 

[Nico Ike Qarmast]

[member="Viathae Qarmast"]

Looking at her and Nico gave a nod of her head to that, she was interested in some of the things that they might be able to do. She wrapped her arm around Via's and was moving over towards it all here now. The building they were in though she had a few ideas of what she could show off. For Via though there was going to be a lot on the cards as he hand went to the larger mandalorians. Interweaving the fingers and walking with her head on her shoulder. She might be the jedi master but she liked being in the arms of the large and strong mandalorian. Her armor also helped as it let her give off the impression of being the strong one while Nico could support her and move around quickly. She was seeing some parts of it. "Hmm we can start with something easy though for this endeavor you are going to need some capital and not in the way that makes it seem like someone is buying you. We're going to need to get you a business, some mandalorians protecting places and acting as security can help. or even bringing their crafts, uuj cake would sell really well."

 

[Viathae Qarmast]

[member="Nico Minuro Ike"]

"Well of course. But the problem is, the balance within is not what I want it to be. I want to help my people, Nico. the fact that I am unable to makes me feel weak. There must be another way." The passion within Viathae was building. She can't just stick around and let others suffer with her absence. Many Mandalorians do not know the true path of what it is of being Mandalorian. "The fact is, Mandalorians no longer have any central purpose. Thousands of years ago, Mandalorians were a strong, united people. But we all since disbanded, separated, and went mad. I want to change this. I read about many Mandalorians in the past eight hundred years, and how many yearn to reform the glory days of the Mandalorians. But I do not see purpose of reforming a war driven crusader state that many want. I follow the ideals of Satine Kyrze's pacifist ideology. Mandalore needs reform, change, and to become peaceful. The fact is, Mandalore is dead. The Mandalorians are dying, and we can't just keep fighting and being these... things that are giant bulks of flesh that go around, killing others like savage bandits. At this moment, Mandalorians are nothing more than glorified bandits. And I want to change this." breathing, Viathae's rant bought a peace to her mind for a time, until she stopped and glanced out at the coast line.

"Nico... The fact is..." she heard the sounds of a strange bird like thing going down into the water. Flocks of them, actually. "The fact is... if Mandalore is to be reunited, it has to be under a hand that will guide them, and help them prosper. But no Mandalorian can uphold the title of Mand'alor... Everyone of them who tried, failed." she stood there silent and breathed twice before not saying a word for over a bit, and spoke again, "I'm sorry... I just had to get that out of my mind."

 

[Nico Ike Qarmast]

[member="Viathae Qarmast"]

Nico was looking at her and she was allowing her mind to listen while paying attention to the pathway ahead of them. Where they might be able to go, out on the lake itself though she could see the island they were looking at and what would hopefully become their home. A seat for mandalorian and jedi needs if it went right with the Dawnstar they could move around the galaxy and have a real shot at trying to unit the clans under Via's ideals.. maybe. Have to start smal scale though, a few here and there and sweeping reforms seemed to be something many disliked as opposed to just fighting around the galaxy. "It is the same for many of the groups within the galaxy. THe jedi need reforms, the mandalorians need reforms, the republic even some of the others. We can work on that but don't expect it to happen overnight. You are my padawan, my lover and my friend Via. I don't want you to be disheartened if it does not happen."

 

[Viathae Qarmast]

[member="Nico Minuro Ike"]

Viathae heard Nico and gave a soft confident smile, as she spoke and said those words to her. Perhaps it was not as bad as she would think. Maybe if she did actually reformed properly, then maybe a difference could be made. But the only issue that troubled the Mandalorian was just namely, the foundation and the ideal that she wanted to make sure it was truly neutral from other star systems and have their own affairs be dealt with in peace. No need for war and be attacked. She looked down at Nico hearing her say that she is her padawan, lover and friend. She held her hand looking at her eyes. "I look up to Satine Kyrze's ideals allot... but if what you are saying is correct, then maybe my dreams of a free, peaceful Mandalore is not far." she said. "However, I do not know if I am ready. My mind is still full of conflict, and I only came here to regain my purpose and find out who I truly am."

 

[Nico Ike Qarmast]

[member="Viathae Qarmast"]

Well she could help with that. "You are a mandalorian warrior and a jedi. Never forget it, you are also skiled in the force and think of people beyond yourself which is important. We'll find a way to better ourselves and then seek to share that. To reform the mandalorians who want to have a peaceful existance within the galaxy and not just keep running towards war." BNico had some ideas but heading out now she could see the lake and it was beautiful to look at. "There is an island there from the lake that leads towards the sea itself. The island is large enough we could build on it, we can make a home and from there you can plan and try to bring other mandalorians to your cause. A safe place, a secret place and then when it is time, return home and bring the message to the masses."

 

[Viathae Qarmast]

[member="Nico Minuro Ike"]

Of course... she was a Mandalorian Warrior... but even that didn't bought up her hopes completely. She looked down at Nico and sighed. Of course, she shut her eyes and breathed. "It will take a while for us to convince them otherwise. A Mandalorian is a very independent minded person, and I know this from experience." she said. "Headstrong, fierce, and won't listen to anyone unless convinced otherwise."

The light rant that the Mandalorian had started to plague her mind. Viathae shook her head and listened to the other thing Nico said about some kind of... island from the lake and looking out the lake. "Build upon you say?... That would be a nice idea. And a secret place? Hmm. You know, that might be a good idea. To start small is the key to growing big. Everything started from somewhere. Ambition is built from a foundation." she thought about that area of ideal. So an island to build their home and to plan on how this will work out... hm. "Well, I suppose we should get to planning out our new home then? At least temporary. I don't want New Mandalore to be based here on this peaceful planet. The last thing I need, is for this planet to be desecrated and a target by Crusaders, Dark siders, and all of those vile sorts. War has already polluted the galaxy, and the last thing you and I need, are for troublesome rouges to come and disturb probably one of the few pockets of peace in the galaxy. We're already lucky to not really be on the grid around here, as the lack of technology and communication that surrounds this planet is minimal, due to the lack of bases. The only transmission we might get is through possibly our new home and the old temple here."

The thoughts of how the place would look however, excited her. Viathae could only wonder how it could look. To her, she wanted something that would look nice, but fit in with the environment here. "Say... how many droids do you have active here? Perhaps they could go and gather some stone and other materials? I want something that would look authentic to this location. Nothing too metallic, but something... primitive. Seeing how it would be quite unnatural to have allot of metal, and would probably have this place picked up easier by invaders, I recommend we go with something that fits the theme of this place. Upon arriving here, I've visited Nubia, and read something about a planet that is located somewhere in the galaxy that contains something known as a "castle". Now, before you ask me, yes I know what a "castle" is, but I mean a... primitive castle. What ancient humans used to build back on Courscant when we were still evolving. The Medieval Ages, in which that was more prevalent as a form of security. Not only it looks nice, but it can provide a natural protection against rising tides as well. And, they require little maintenance, as they can last eternally until taken enough damage."

This idea was exciting her. To have a home with her lover here on Acht-to was unexpected, but was still rather something. To have her organize something, and to finally establish what she wanted to do for a long time, was indeed a plus to her. Sure, the first organizaton of the New Mandalorians failed... but this time, this will be different.

 

[Nico Ike Qarmast]

[member="Viathae Qarmast"]

Nico was looking at her. "THat is fine, soemthing that we can work with." She knew they could get a number of droids as the island came into view in her mind. She could reach out and touch it with the force even here. Peaceful, happy and careful comapred to many of the other things... so she was hapy that Via didn't want to risk a lot of war being brought here. Nico though had a few better ideas of what they may be able to have or to do. She wanted to see Via's dream come true and who knew there might be a place in the new mandalroains for some jedi.. or a jedi dancer. She was walking and leading the way to take them towards the island in the distance. "Shall we go?"

 

[Viathae Qarmast]

[member="Nico Minuro Ike"]

"Of course it can be. I just hope that it's feasible though. But knowing you, you probably have something extra laying around. You are pretty resourceful." Viathae smiled and glanced out at the water for a bit. She zoned out for a bit as she concentrated at something that was bothering her. She saw it over at the distance, but she didn't knew what it was. Likely a porg, but the figure appeared humanoid, almost as if it was armoured. blinking again as she heard Nico speak again. Notihng was there, and she turned around, fixing her jedi robes and adjusted her cloak. "Right. Let us get going then." she said to Nico.