Rituals, They Can Be Fun

[Noah Corek]

Emberlene
Noah sighed as he knee bounced uncontrollably, he had been invited to Emberlene by one of the elders who was a Mistryl Shadow Guard to discuss what she had put as 'mating to increase the strength of both our clans.' Noah had to admit this had drawn his interest. It appeared to Noah that the Mistryl's had their eyes on the male Corek warriors for a while, noting their superior strength, stamina and cunning to other human males. So this is why the elder had contacted him and this is why Noah sat in a room, in a chair, with his foot tapping rapidly on the ground like this was about to be a combat situation.
[member="Satine D'ulin"]

 

[Satine Detta]

Satine looked at the mantra scrolled over the doorway We do what we must for our people to survive. This was not only about the survival of her people it was also about being able to introduce a bloodline that would bring about strong female guards.

The Corek Clan had merit but but there were details missing, details which could make or break any negotiation. The women of her clan had agreed to it. The women seemed almost eager for it this made Satine laugh perhaps Emberlene men were becoming boring she did not know. She had been asked of what her plans were.

She had none. So many things, and people pulling at her that she rarely had the time to take contracts and missions. Her absence duly noted by her clan. A small admonishment but nonetheless an admonishment. She had options it would seem, ones that she had not considered before. She did not believe that these men understood what it meant for her to be a leader, and a shadow guard. Their minds were to in tune with their own cultures, and not enough with hers. But these were thoughts for another day, now was the time for negotiations.

Satine walked out and saw him sitting there, "Noah Corek I presume, I am Satine D'ulin, won't you come in" Be nice Satine, be nice.

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[Noah Corek]

[member="Satine D'ulin"]
Noah smiled as the woman approached him and presumed he was who he was. "Your presumption would be correct your eldership." Noah was doing his best to be polite and courteous, even going as far as to give the woman a bow. Noah had done his research on the Mistryl's. They hailed from Emberlene, a mostly female dominated society, though they weren't as crazy about it as Hapes or Dathomir. The Shadow Guards themselves were the elite of the female warriors, stretching far back to the old Empire, it made sense that the Guards would want to introduce a strong bloodline like the Coreks in their genes.

 

[Satine Detta]

[member="Noah Corek"]

Satine nodded, she did not want to come across as cold this time, this was a time for a touch of knowledge, class, and acceptance. "Please call me Satine, your Eldership makes me feel incredibly old" She made a small motion for him to follow and then stopped, "Please come with me" She forgot that not everyone knew her little signals, and nuances.

"Mr. Corek, do you have any idea why you are here, why you are really here?" She did not want there to be any misunderstandings in this, she wanted it clear. It would start with him knowing exactly why he was here.

She felt like a broken record in her mind saying the same thing over and over.

 

[Noah Corek]

[member="Satine D'ulin"]
Noah smiled when Satine told him to just call her Satine. "Alright, you can just call me Noah then, calling me Mister Corek makes me feel old, though at thirty-three I guess I am getting on in my years." Noah informed her as they walked, Noah knew what her small motion was, spend enough time in the military and you pick up on body language and hand signals. When Satine asked if he knew what he was really doing here, he simply nodded his head. "To put it bluntly? I'm here to discuss my family impregnating some of the Shadow Guards to make better warriors." It wasn't a hard concept to understand and its not like it was something the Corek family had done in the past. Being a former Mandalorian clan before being exiled because of their support of the Republic, the Coreks understood that sometimes bloodlines and genes were what made good warriors and soldiers.

 

[Satine Detta]

"Good, so then let us talk about what I envision of such a deal. For Clan D'ulin each year you will send me three of your warriors, ones that have been tested, and proven that they are the finest most exceptional among your clan" Satine tried not to make this sound so very clinical but she felt she could not get lost within the nuances of relationships, and love.

"It is noted that some of the matings will create emotional bonds, and commited relationships. I do not seek to stop that, at all." Don't say it just keep thinking, "Of the pairings we hope to get girls to train, boys are a blessing as well but in our society their roles are not always what young men seek." It was why some of the men left to find a challenge and come back proving that they were worthy of being on Emberlene.

"Does this make sense to you so far?"

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[Noah Corek]

[member="Satine D'ulin"]
Noah nodded at her first sentence. But there was one thing that Satine needed to understand before they continued. "Satine, there are three levels of Corek's. Alpha's are Corek's who can trace their lineage back to when we were Mandalorians. Beta's are Corek who have some blood in them but joined the family much later and Gamma's are Corek's that are only Corek's by marriage. While most of them are still fine warriors, are best male warriors are usually Alpha's, of which there is only one of mating age." Noah informed her and then listened when she mentioned emotional ties. "Emotional ties are of no concern, the women and the men who mate are adults and they can do what they want and when they want."

 

[Satine Detta]

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She stopped and listened, "only one, who is one, and what is he like?" She had to rethink if there were not three then who among the women, there would have to be a selection of only one.

While this was unexpected it was not a deal breaker. Not yet anyhow. She tried not to show her disappointment but she wanted to hear the rest of the details on this one of mating age.

 

[Noah Corek]

[member="Satine D'ulin"]
Noah chuckled at her as she asked who the Alpha was. "Me. My brother is only eighteen, twenty-one is the mating age for Corek's. Of course that is a rule Flint has broken on many occasions and still irks me to this day." Noah informed her as he cracked his neck and leaned back a little, waiting for her to digest the information she had just given him.

 

[Satine Detta]

"You." Well now this changed her approach. Hmm she now looked at him with a new eye. "Well your form is certainly acceptable, your strength. Will be tested. " She nodded. ,"what is your battle experience?"

If he is the only one.

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[Noah Corek]

[member="Satine D'ulin"]
Noah chuckled when she started looking him over with a more appreciating eye now. "I spent thirteen years as a Republic Commando and fought in missions from the Tingel Arm to the Outer Rim. I served alongside a slew of good men and women, I even married a woman name Linna, she told me she had used to be a Shadow Guard, but Linna was always the one to fabricate stories."

 

[Satine Detta]

Satine smiled, "that sounds good 13 years and married to a guard." She paused. " are you still married?" She would not violate marriage vows. That was an issue.

He seemed perfect. He was definitely physically appealing. One of her clan sisters would feel quite thrilled to share a bed with him .
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[Noah Corek]

[member="Satine D'ulin"]
Noah's eye became downcast when she mentioned if he was still married. "No, Linna died sometime ago, I do have a daughter, Melissa though. She is just like her mother, strong, passionate and selfless. It aches when I look at her and I'm reminded of my wife."

 

[Satine Detta]

Oh. Satine frowned. "I'm sorry Noah. I am very direct and have found that I must be so to avoid my own awkwardness." Shassa! "So. I guess I need to ask. "

She cringed inside. "If you found my clan sister someone of. Oh frell. I guess I'm asking are you looking for a wife?" It was not unheard of. But Satine asked. Immediately feeling regret that she had.

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[Noah Corek]

[member="Satine D'ulin"]
Noah was a bit shocked that Satine was so forward. He sighed as he leaned back and thought of his answer. "I haven't really thought about remarrying. Linna's death still weighs on me. But I guess its time to get back in the swing of things. Maybe if I can meet the person who you speak of first then I can see if I like them or not." Noah informed her as he looked at her, straight in the eye. 'Maybe it will be good for me.' Noah thought to himself.

 

[Satine Detta]

"Yes. You might like her. She's quietly strong and not near as forward as I am." She laughed. "As leader I must protect my sister's and find ways to continue to survive"

She wiped her face, "let us negotiate and then I will introduce you. This agreement may be hard Noah, a child will be involved. How. Will this affect you?"

Please she thought don't let me say something else that puts her foot in her mouth.

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[Noah Corek]

[member="Satine D'ulin"]
Noah flat out laughed when she mentioned a child would be involved. Noah loved his daughter more than anything, so another kid would get the same treatment. "A child? You know how hard it is to raise a thirteen year old girl? If I can raise Melissa, I'm pretty sure I can raise another child." Of course Noah left out the part about how he had abandoned her when she was a infant, but Satine didn't need to know that.

 

[Satine Detta]

"Yes I'm sure you could. " this as very awkward. She felt like a madam more than a leader. "What would you require to provide um to well. " She waved her hand embarrassed, "to sleep with Erela?" Or any other female in her clan.

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[Noah Corek]

[member="Satine D'ulin"]
Noah rubbed his chin when she asked what she did. "Well, I'm going to need some private quarters, something with a big bed and a full bathroom. If they want to get pregnant I'm also going to need some fertility drugs just to make sure. There also might be some other things, but that is up to each woman's certain, uh, kinks." Noah had to admit, even he was a bit embarrased at this point, sounding like he was hiring a escort and not securing his families future.

 

[Satine Detta]

Satine laughed, "I'm sorry" now she was embarrassed. "I meant what kind of payment. What type of agreement?"

Oh she had failed terribly at this. She would never be able to negotiate like this.

But it was funny.

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