Faction Lift Me Up [THR/TJO/Do-Gooders]

[Andromeda Demir]

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Andromeda pursed her lips thoughtfully and then nodded in response to his suggestion. "Good idea," she said. "They should be returning the cart once it's unloaded, That should give us some time to check the footage. Can we pull it up while your AI does its thing?" She tapped a few keys on the terminal, navigating through to the security interface.

She called up the footage and was puzzled to be confronted with a black screen. She leaned closer, brushing dust off the screen. "What in blazes...?" she murmured. No, the screen wasn't black. It was blocked; there was one corner of the screen showing some light, little dust motes floating there, but otherwise it was basically useless. She tried to scroll, but apparently there was just the one camera on this network. "It's -- " Andromeda frowned and looked up, turning to scan the ceiling until she spotted it: one crate on the top of the power packs shelf stack. The only shelf so stacked. The only crate so high. Blocking the only camera in the warehouse.

"That's not coincidence," Andy told Connel grimly. Someone had blocked the camera. There was no way that was a coincidence. "Run it back. Maybe we'll see who put the crate there?"

She crossed her arms, watching as the time started counting backward, occasionally glancing over her shoulder at the offending crate. "You think we should move it? Or just let them keep on thinking they've pulled one over on us?" She leaned over the screen again, resting her hand on the edge of the terminal to brace herself.

Connel Vanagor

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[Xiaoyu]

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"Many times," she said simply. "We're fortunate to have what resources that we do here."

Xiaoyu’s gaze lingered on the med-scanner as it hummed to life. Efficient. Prepared. The child would be stable for now. Xiaoyu inclined her head slightly, meeting the other woman’s eyes with calm certainty. “Fortunate, yes. And fortunate that we have capable hands to put them to use.” Her voice was soft, measured; but carried enough weight that it invited acknowledgment.

"Sounds as though we've our work cut out for us."

Xiaoyu allowed herself a faint, almost imperceptible nod. “It does. But one step at a time. There is always someone who can benefit from the next careful move.”

A low rumble interrupted them, drawing a small, wry lift to Xiaoyu’s lips. “Ah,” she said evenly, glancing downward. “Even the body insists we do not neglect ourselves.”

"There is," she waved toward the tent flap nearest to them. "Straight down the midway and to your left. We can't do our jobs on an empty stomach."

Xiaoyu inclined her head, acknowledging the direction. “Understood.” Then, her tone shifted slightly, calm and precise. “Before I go, I should introduce myself properly. I am Xiaoyu.” She let the name hang briefly in the air. “Come find me in the kitchen if there’s anything you need from me.” She paused, before continuing, “don’t forget to eat too…”

How hypocritical, she mused at her own comment. Turning to leave, she glanced back at Cora with a acknowledging smile.

The midway beyond the tent was alive with controlled chaos; volunteers hauling crates, refugees huddled on benches, the smell of cooking broth drifting through dust and smoke. Xiaoyu moved with quiet purpose, weaving between hands and feet with the ease of someone used to observing and acting in tandem.

She glanced toward the triage tents. “If Cora comes looking,” she said, voice calm and measured, “tell her I haven’t wandered far. And that she should eat before returning to the patients.”

Xiaoyu couldn’t help but noticing Feng in front of the soups. She walked over quite cautiously, not sure how to be the first to speak. She was never good at social interactions, even less so when she was the one who had to actively start the engagement. Instead she stood awkwardly in front of her, somewhat creepily.

Corazona von Ascania Feng Huang​

 

[Connel Vanagor]

Heroism in different forms
Outside Froswythe City
Relief Camp Obj III

Omega Squad Every Day Gear Locations

• Michael, Gabriel, Azrael, Sariel, Raphael, Jeremiel, Connel, Raguel
  [Any text in brackets signifies comm-link usage and not face to face conversation]
• 
  Rides
  
  • "Enterprise" Station Ship
  • Null Vector
  • Speederbike
  • Iron Psalm
  Gear/Armor
  
  
  • Gear(“Bodycam” Datapad, UAD Drone, link to Seraphim AI and Nanotech included)
  • Lightblaster
  • Shortsabers (“Night” and “Day”)
  • Throwing Lightknives
  • Force Blinding Flashbangs
  • RI-17 Rifle-w-MS-0412 Grenade Launcher
  SURGICAL - CRYBERNETIC IMPLANTS
  
  • Repli Implants that would be for the limbs
  • Bonemer enhancements to strengthen structure of the body
  • Muscle enhancements.
  • Hemo enhancements for blood flow
  • Hawkeye implants for eyes
  • Advanced Medical Implant
  • Scentzy
  • Injected Nanotech upgrades
  
  
  
• Shadow Sanctuary - Enterprise

Yeah, my connection doesn’t interrupt functionality.

The footage only confirmed what he had thought, these were petty thieves who had found their “honey hole”, whatever that is. He looked up as she did and was not impressed. It was not a negative of the populace of this town but rather a reflection of the environment they inhabited. The town seemed to breed a sense of desperation, with its run-down structures and lack of opportunities. These thieves were merely products of their circumstances, exploiting what little they could find to survive in a place that offered little else. It bothered him that they were destroying their own potential for growth.

“Move what?” Spouted a voice from the other side of the warehouse.

“Did you find something?” Another voice. It was the two who left, coming back with a loaded cart. Connel just looked back at them and shrugged. Then he whispered to Andy through the Force…

~Play along…~

We found a problem, but cannot address it because it is now evidence” and cannot be tampered with at the moment. It’s not that he did not trust these two individuals, but security was at a premium right now. Even if they did nothing involving this, the less people that knew about the idea of letting the thieves think they had pulled a fast one, the better.

Colette • Andromeda Demir
• ARE • OPEN
Personal Effects - Omega Squad Loadouts​

 

[Liana Organa]

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Feng Huang - Vif Hozz
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Liana focused herself on holding down the fort, dispensing soup to the needy while the others helped throughout the kitchen area. It made for a streamlined process that kept them from getting overwhelmed.

"So what do you guys like to do with yourselves when you're not helping out?"

How to answer that question. "Uhhh," Liana shrugged, "I work in the Senate." She glanced back at Feng, deciding they might as well pass the time with conversation, "How about you?"

 

[Feng Huang]

Vif Hozz Liana Organa Xiaoyu​

"That's cool it sound like you prioritise your well being." Feng acknowledged of Vif's activities.

"Oh nice the Senate! I was recently attached to Senator Ayumi's entourage, apparently for extra protection, but I think some Master somewhere just wanted me to be exposed more to how the Republic is run. She's really cool though."

"Maybe I'll see you around?" Feng asked hopefully. Despite being a naturally cheerful person she didn't have many friends and was hoping to change that. She also hoped Liana wasn't a sworn political enemy of Ayumi. That would be awkward.

Feng noticed the woman approaching the food service counter hesitatantly. It was understandable, some people felt awkward asking for free food, as if they didn't deserve it or weren't sure if they didn't ask in just the right way the food would suddenly be denied to them. Food they desperately needed. Though admittedly this person looked more like a fellow volunteer than a refugee judging by the state of their clothes.

"Hi!" Feng beamed a smile at her. "Would you like some food? I'm Feng BTW and this is Vif and Liana."

"There's plenty to go around, no need to be shy." Feng hefted a bowl of food towards the newcomer.

 

[Vif Hozz]

Equipment: Training Saber, Misc.
TAGS: Liana Organa , Feng Huang , Xiaoyu
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["I work in the Senate."]

He was in the midst of currently drying off a bowl with a rag, taking a moment to briefly glance around. He noticed Feng Huang start talking to someone else, Xiaoyu . Staring blankly for a few moments, before there was a slight raise of a hand, as a wave. Before, going back to working on the dishes.

Though, he gave a brief look over towards Liana Organa . "You said you work in the Senate. What is it that you do. Are you a diplomat, assistant...?" Just more idle talk while they all worked.

 

[Andromeda Demir]

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Andromeda allowed her head to swivel toward Connel Vanagor for a moment and she gave a subtle nod of her head to indicate she understood. She turned her attention back to the men with the cart. "Yeah. Nothing to worry about." Why was the cart loaded? What was the stuff they had on it now? She tried not to let her brow furrow, and turned to Connel again. "We ought to get out of their way and let them update the inventory," she said, nodding to the terminal. "And there are some people we need to check in with over at the camp anyway."

She pushed away from the terminal, removing her credentials card from the slot, and headed toward the door the men had just wheeled the cart through. She didn't stop, barely slowed, but let her gaze linger on the cart's contents, but at that speed she still couldn't see what the labels said. "If you need anything, give me a shout on the com," Andy told them, all good nature and comradery.

She thought the whole thing was very odd.

Outside, she took a few steps, then stopped and backtracked, her steps slower, soft, stealthy. Andromeda pressed herself to the wall outside the door, listening in. ~What do you think they're up to?~ she telepath'd to Connel as she strained to hear.

Connel Vanagor​

 

[Connel Vanagor]

Heroism in different forms
Outside Froswythe City
Relief Camp Obj III

Omega Squad Every Day Gear Locations

• Michael, Gabriel, Azrael, Sariel, Raphael, Jeremiel, Connel, Raguel
  [Any text in brackets signifies comm-link usage and not face to face conversation]
• 
  Rides
  
  • "Enterprise" Station Ship
  • Null Vector
  • Speederbike
  • Iron Psalm
  Gear/Armor
  
  
  • Gear(“Bodycam” Datapad, UAD Drone, link to Seraphim AI and Nanotech included)
  • Lightblaster
  • Shortsabers (“Night” and “Day”)
  • Throwing Lightknives
  • Force Blinding Flashbangs
  • RI-17 Rifle-w-MS-0412 Grenade Launcher
  SURGICAL - CRYBERNETIC IMPLANTS
  
  • Repli Implants that would be for the limbs
  • Bonemer enhancements to strengthen structure of the body
  • Muscle enhancements.
  • Hemo enhancements for blood flow
  • Hawkeye implants for eyes
  • Advanced Medical Implant
  • Scentzy
  • Injected Nanotech upgrades
  
  
  
• Shadow Sanctuary - Enterprise

Connel said nothing else to them, but indeed got out of their way. The girl was the nice one, he was the “Schutta”, this was a time when his internal shyness(and his gear) worked in his favor. The image of the large silent bruiser worked if he needed it to, and while Connel did not want to as this was meant to be a relief experience, he would not hesitate to act.

Walking out with her, he dropped his UAD on one of the crates, no need to let it fly, it could sit there and film. He felt a sense of relief as they left the area, the weight of his role momentarily lifted. The UAD would capture anything important while he focused on the moment, ready to step in if needed, blending his reserved nature with the situation's demands.

Pulling out the datapad connected to the video feed, he gave her the viewer. ~Don’t know… but you taking your credentials seemed to throw them off. I want to know who they are talking to on comms… nooooot happy….~

Colette • Andromeda Demir
• ARE • OPEN
Personal Effects - Omega Squad Loadouts​

 

[Katherine Holt]

Location: Forswythe
Tags: Colette​

Katherine chuckled, remembering that day very well. Both Padawans knew of their respective Master’s competitive streak, especially when it was against one another. “And I remember Kahlil’s. A mix of disappointment and pride. On one hand, he didn’t get a win over Valery, but on the other, I think he was proud we were able to get one over on them.”

Thoughts about the Nobles had a question on the redhead’s lips, but it seemed Colette had read her mind, beating her to the punch.

Hearing that they were keeping busy, Katherine couldn’t help but shake her head a little, smiling. “I’d expect no less. But it’s good to hear the family are doing well, after everything that's happened.”

They had been on Katherine’s mind since she had set out on her journey here. Reading up on news, and messages she had missed. Everest and Tigris were gone, and despite only having read their message recently, Katherine felt she already knew long before. So it was only inevitable that she’d wonder about the family that had looked after her.

So it warmed her heart to know the Nobles were doing fine, still actively but within the shadows now. Very fitting for Valery.

“And how have you been?” Katherine asked.

 

[Colette]

Katherine Holt

“Well, we’re the last big Jedi Order and the galaxy is looking darker every day.” Colette smiled. “But, that also means the darker things get, the less we need to shine to be seen.”

She looked out at the busy crowds and then let her gaze fall back to Katherine once more.

“We would—” Colette stopped herself, raised her brows and tilted her head for a moment. “I would love to see you return to the fold, but I understand if you can’t do that right now.”

“It’s not a small ask to just come back as if things aren’t different.”