Miles away and presumably some time later, deep in the heart of the city, Siobhan descended from the sky, landing close to the gianz ziggurat - or big white stone building - which combined temple, seat of government and palace in one. Here the women that held dominion over the Eldorai held court, some men could be seen doing menial tasks.
A long tunnel, which had been newly cut when Siobhan had gone on her first visit to Kaeshana, back with Jedi Master Phylis Alince, back in the day when the Protectorate had been a power in the Galaxy, could be seen, leading right into the impressive super structure and she walked up to the entrance. Eldorai were everywhere, mainly females, some stopping in their tracks and shooting her glances, their nature varying, though she paid them no mind. A procession of Eldorai clad in expensive vestments could be seen coming out of one of the gates, bearing sacred relics dedicated to their Goddess Ashira, led by a priestess.
Siobhan knew their Goddess to be a sham, but no matter. Standing at the entrance were three Angelii, all dressed in ceremonial armour, two of them with helmets which covered their heads and bearing halberds that blocked the way, though they stepped aside as Siobhan approached, but still remained vigilant and watchful. Their leader stepped forward and saluted with her fist over her heart, it was Kaida Taldir, who since her departure from the Protectorate had rejoined the Angelii and hopefully become less whiny. Her armour was more ornate than that of her sisters in battle, sign of her more elevated rank, and at her side she carried a lightsabre. The hand she had lost on Gehenna had been replaced with a bionic, fortunately she had not been deprived of an ear because that would be shameful!
"Lady Kerrigan, please follow us, the Overseer and the Archon are expecting you. They await your report," she spoke formally. She still really disliked her former commander.
"Lead the way," Siobhan responded and walked up ahead, the Angelii officer following at her side. "I hear you investigated the attack at Vaenia Island," she spoke as they walked through a corridor. The attack being the one that had taken place when Judah was collecting samples. "Dig anything up?"
"Investigation's ongoing, a few Dark Eldorai sympathisers have been captured. Connected to one of the houses minor. I'm not at liberty to say more," Kaida responded. "Firemane will be the first to be informed. After all, we like our dear human friends who provide us with bolters."
"Everyone likes them. Except 'small elite groups'," Siobhan quipped.
Kaida eyed her curiously. "There has been some talk about a...situation with the Countess of Raeth. At least that is the word."
"You may think that, but I couldn't possibly comment on it," Siobhan responded enigmatically, eyeing some ladies emerging from an adjacent corridor. One of them, she remembered from one of Anya's briefings, a Cadalthor as well, for the clan was extensive. In other words a relative of the old lady Delila had beaten up. The aristo shot her a hostile scowl before looking as haughty as any elf, a pose and stance Siobhan matched. Try something and you won't have enough time to regret it, Siobhan thought.
"Of course. How could I think otherwise," Kaida responded with some snark though Siobhan was not paying her any attention. For a moment as her thoughts drifted back to Delila she felt something like...regret.
They had been through a lot, Delila had been a good friend. Her best perhaps.
Then she shook that train of thought off and strode into the great hall as Kaida gave a short bow and announced her. There was business ahead. No time for regret. Contrary to what one might think, Siobhan had no desire to stone Delila....as pissed off as she was. In fact, she would still break the bones of any Eldorai who tried.
But...no time for that now.
